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.

Bobby Hutson

Bobby Hutson

Jun 9, 2022

Bobby Ned Hutson

"COL MS, RET."

Bobby Ned Hutson, 88, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  Ott and Lee Funeral Home will be handling arrangements.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Brandon Baptist Church, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., funeral...

Brenda Ferguson

Brenda Ferguson

Jun 8, 2022

Brenda Ferguson, age 61, a resident of Jackson, died June 8, 2022, following an extended illness.

Services will be held at 11am Saturday, June 11, 2022, at OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.  Visitation will be held from 10am till 11am. No graveside services will be held.

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Bart Madden

Bart Madden

Jun 7, 2022

Bart Joseph Madden, age 66, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, June 10, 2022, at First Baptist Church Fannin Cemetery in Fannin, MS. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Mr....

Vernon White

Vernon White

Jun 6, 2022

Visitation will be held from 12pm till 1pm Friday, June10, 2022 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.

Interment will follow the visitation at Ephesus Baptist Cemetery.

Vernon Governor White was born and raised in Lake, MS. He was a graduate of Lake High school. Vernon had a 30+ year career with...

Hazel Legate

Hazel Legate

Jun 6, 2022

Hazel Nevel Legate, 94 passed away peacefully, June 6th ,2022, at Castlewoods Place in Brandon, MS. She was born to Roy and Maude Nevel, May 12, 1928, in Quitman County, MS. She grew up in Tallahatchie County and attended school in Webb, MS. She attended Delta State Teachers College, Delta State University receiving her B.S. in Education in 1950....

Charles Berg

Charles Berg

Jun 5, 2022

Charles Berg, age 61 of Pearl, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at UMMC Hospital.

A Celebration of Charle’s Life will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 2:30pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Dr. Jason Bird officiating. Visitation will start at 12:30pm. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory...

Bryan Morrow

Bryan Morrow

Jun 5, 2022

Bryan Alexander Morrow, 60, passed away on Sun. June 5, 2022 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 9, 2022 from 5pm-7pm and on Fri. June 10, 2022 from 9am-9:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Fri. June 10, 2022 at the Ott & Lee...

Daniel Bures

Daniel Bures

Jun 4, 2022

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Daniel Raymond Bures, loving husband, father, son, & brother passed away at the age of 55. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 9, 2022 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services will be held at 11am on Fri. June 10, 2022 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood,...

Barbara Forsythe

Barbara Forsythe

Jun 4, 2022

Barbara Forsythe McGuire, 55, of Forest, MS, formerly of Sedalia, MO, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Jackson, MS. She was born on June 24, 1965, in San Bernadino, CA the daughter of Cecil William Oliver and Helen Louise (Vice) Oliver, who preceded her in death.

Barb worked at...

Gary Freeze

Gary Freeze

Jun 3, 2022

Mr. Gary Donald Freeze, 71, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Fri. June 3, 2022 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. June 7, 2022 from 12pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services will start at 2pm on Tues. June 7, 2022 at the...

R.E. Means

R.E. Means

Jun 3, 2022

R.E. (Skinner) Means, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2022, after a long illness due to an automobile accident. Born on April 14, 1942, to Luther Edward and Grace Huff Means, he was a lifetime resident of Rankin County, having lived in Brandon the last 58 years.

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Willie Bradley Wolverton

Willie Bradley Wolverton

Jun 1, 2022

Mr. Bradley Wolverton, age 92, a resident of Morton passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the University Medical Center in Jackson.  His visitation will be held 1-2pm Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Chapel services will be held at 2pm at Ott & Lee in Morton.  There will be...

Miriam White

Miriam White

Jun 1, 2022

Graveside services for Meriam Barber White, age 73 will be held at 11am Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Ephesus Baptist Cemetery.  Rev. Chris Harrison will officiate under the direction of OTT & LEE  Funeral Home of Forest.  Visitation will be held from 10am till service time at the Church.

Miriam was...

Hartson Hynes

Hartson Hynes

Jun 1, 2022

Hartson Leon Monroe Hynes was born on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Jackson, MS to Franklin Hart Hynes and Nattilee Berch Hynes. Though he was here for just a moment of time he will remain in our hearts forever.

Hartson is survived by his parents, Franklin Hart Hynes and Nattilee Berch Hynes; grandparents, Tammy Loyola, Clarence Estus...

William "Mike" Evans

William "Mike" Evans

May 31, 2022

Mr. William Mike Evans, age, 53, passed away on May 31, 2022, in Jackson, MS.

Born, May 9, 1969, to William L. and Elouise Powell Evans. Mike was a member of First Baptist Church of Morton. Mike was an avid reader, he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family was important and will be...

Michael Acey

Michael Acey

May 30, 2022

Michael R. Acey, 67, of Halifax, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 30, 2022, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1954 in Fort McPherson, GA. He was the son of the late Paul R. and Peggy Steele (Morgan) Acey. Michael enlisted in the US Navy and served from 1972...

Ottis Cooksey

Ottis Cooksey

May 30, 2022

Ottis Paul Cooksey, 77, of Lake, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Sharon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake, with Bro. Ken McLemore officiating. Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Forest is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Harrell

James Harrell

May 29, 2022

James Cleveland Harrell, 54, passed away on Sun. May 29, 2022 at his home in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 2, 2022 from 5pm-8pm and on Fri. June 3, 2022 from 10am-11:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Fri. June 3, 2022 at the Ott & Lee Funeral...

Verna Pratt

Verna Pratt

May 27, 2022

Verna Mae Pratt, age 86 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 10:00am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev Carl Pruitt officiating. A Graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Gum Log Cemetery in Bailey, MS. Pallbearers will be Brad Phillips, Michael...

Annie Bell Hall

Annie Bell Hall

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Annie Belle Hall, age 85, a resident of Morton passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Her visitation was held 12-2pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Graveside service was held 2pm Tuesday at North Morton Baptist Cemetery.  Mr. Mike Webb officiated the service. ...

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