OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Brandon, Forest, Morton Mississippi


The obituaries in the Brandon, Forest, and Morton area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.

William Hoffa, Iii

William Hoffa, Iii

Nov 26, 2022

William Brand "Bill" Hoffa, III passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held 9:00 am until the service time at 11:00 am Monday, December 5, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Interment will follow at Brandon Memorial Gardens. He will be laid to rest alongside his beloved...

Larry Salter, Sr.

Larry Salter, Sr.

Nov 25, 2022

Larry Keith Salter, Sr., 80, died Friday, November 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Sunday, November 27, 2022, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Brandon Baptist...

Wesley "Drew" Hall

Wesley "Drew" Hall

Nov 24, 2022

Visitation: Monday, 11/28/2022 from 5-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Visitation: Tuesday 1pm-1:45pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Services: Tuesday, 11/29/2022 at 2pm, Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.

Burial: Cross Roads Bapt. Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral...

Helen Shumaker

Helen Shumaker

Nov 23, 2022

Visitation: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Service: 11 am Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.

Burial: Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Emma Eubanks

Emma Eubanks

Nov 23, 2022

Mrs. Emma Joyce Eubanks, age 75, a resident of Morton, MS, Passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Visitation for Mrs. Emma will be 5;00pm TO 8:00pm Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, in Morton, MS. Sunday, visitation will be from 12:00pn...

Harry Myers

Harry Myers

Nov 23, 2022

Services: 2:30 pm Sunday, November 27, 2022, Harperville Baptist Church

Visitation:  1:30pm Sunday, November 27, 2022, Harperville Baptist Church

Interment will follow the service in the Harperville Cemetery

Harry Eugene “Gene” Myers was born July 12, 1930 in Madden, Mississippi to Robert Clifton Myers and Bessie Hardage...

William Holifield

William Holifield

Nov 23, 2022

William “David” Holifield

William “David” Holifield, 80, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022, at his home in Brandon, MS.

David was born in Laurel, MS on November 9, 1942 to Joshua B. and Grace Helen Holifield. He was the second oldest of seven children. He...

Mike Christopher

Mike Christopher

Nov 22, 2022

Mike E. Christopher, age 58 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 with his family by his side.

A Celebration of Mike's Life will be 1:00 PM Friday, November 25, 2022 First United Pentecostal Church Brandon, MS with Rev. Ken Irby officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM....

Mattie Norman

Mattie Norman

Nov 21, 2022

Mrs. Mattie K. Norman, age 96, a resident of Richland, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, in Jackson, MS. Born on May 31, 1926, in Smith County MS to Gilbert and Alphia Frith Easterling. After completing high school, Mrs. Mattie continued her education to become a nurse. A Christian by faith, Mrs. Mattie was...

Mildred Medders

Mildred Medders

Nov 20, 2022

Mrs. Mildred C. Medders, age 96, and a resident of Polkville MS, passed away November 20, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on November4,1926 to Charlie and Ellen Odom. A Christian by faith, Mrs. Mildred attended Oak Grove Church of God.

Preceded in death by her husband, Y....

Katherine Irene Ward

Katherine Irene Ward

Nov 19, 2022

Katherine Irene McKenna Ward, 71, of Brandon, MS passed away on November 19, 2022 surrounded by her family at St Dominic Hospital. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

Katherine was born on November 19, 1951 to John and Gladys McKenna in Natchez, MS. After she graduated from high school in Natchez, she went on...

William Longo

William Longo

Nov 19, 2022

William T. “Bill” Longo, age 84, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood, MS with interment in Lakeland Place Memorial Park in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held...

John Herron

John Herron

Nov 18, 2022

John Herron, age 61, a lifelong resident of Forest died Friday, November 11, 2022, at Lackey Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

John was born on October 1, 1961, in Forest to his parents Edgar Herron and Alice Livingston Herron.  John served on the Democratic Election Commission in Scott County.   He had worked at Walmart...

Charles Harris, Sr.

Charles Harris, Sr.

Nov 17, 2022

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Arrangments were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.

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Mr. Charles Crawford Harris, Sr., age 78, a resident of Forest, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home.

He is preceded in death by his...

Margaret Clay Davis

Margaret Clay Davis

Nov 17, 2022

Margaret Clay Overby Davis died peacefully in her home on November 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  At the age of 86, she in faith entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven.  Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Sunday, November 20th from 3-5pm.  On Monday November 21st visitation will also be...

Frankie "Pop" Roncali

Frankie "Pop" Roncali

Nov 17, 2022

Frankie E. “Pop” Roncali, age 81, a resident of Newton County died Thursday, November 17, 2022, following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment following in the Pine Ridge Cemetery.  Rev....

Sandra Mooer

Sandra Mooer

Nov 16, 2022

After a restful day surrounded by family and loved ones, Sandra Elizabeth Mooer passed away at the age of 71 on November 16, 2022. Her passing comes after a prolonged year of struggling with complications from ovarian cancer.

Having been born on March 20, 1951 to Vernon and Mary Mooer, Sandra grew up and lived...

Betty Fields

Betty Fields

Nov 15, 2022

Betty Lou Fields, age 93 of Pelahatchie, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

A Celebration of Betty’s life will be 10:00 am Saturday, November 19, 2022, from The Church at Shiloh with visitation starting at 9:00 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

She was born on June...

Angela Clolinger

Angela Clolinger

Nov 14, 2022

Angela Renee Clolinger, 51, of Madison, MS, passed away on November 14th, 2022, after a heart attack. Angela was born on December 12th, 1970 to Wayne and Judy Sullivan in Jackson, Mississippi. During her academic life, she was a cheerleader and lifeguard, participating in beauty pageants and being a member of her school's drill team. She met the love...

Eva Bailey

Eva Bailey

Nov 14, 2022

Eva Nell Bailey, age 85, died Monday, November 14, 2022,  at the Laurel Care Center following an extended illness.

Graveside services were held at 1:30pm Thursday, November 17, 2022, from the Trinity Methodist Cemetery near Raleigh.  OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of the arrangements.

Miss...

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