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.
Melanie Mcgaugh
Oct 22, 2021
Melanie Lea McGaugh was born at the Newton Hospital on September 14, 1969 to her parents Clyde Jerry Lyle and Gaynell Risher Countryman. She passed away at her home on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 52.
Melanie’s professional career lead her to serve others in the medical profession as an administrative...
Charles Lowe
Oct 21, 2021
Mr. Charles Hulon Lowe, age 80, flew to Jesus Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence. Visitation is 2 pm Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 4 pm Sunday at the funeral home with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon.
Charlie graduated from Columbia High School...
Nell Turnage
Oct 20, 2021
Nell Turnage was born in Scott County, Mississippi on August 12, 1943 to her parents Flynn and Roxie Wheeler Alexander. A lifelong resident of Scott County and current resident of Lake, Mrs. Turnage was a graduate of Lake High School and was retired employee of Lackey Memorial Hospital where she served as secretary. Her work ethic was complimented...
Donald Hatch
Oct 20, 2021
Donald P. Hatch, 88, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Collins Veterans Administration Nursing Home, Collins, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, March 14, 1933 at Kalem, Scott County, Mississippi.
Donald was born to Willie P. Hatch and Beatrice Hatch Stevenson. He attended school at Morton High School and graduated in...
Martha Plunk
Oct 20, 2021
Martha Sue Plunk, age 67, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Jaquith Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment 12:00 PM Monday, October 25, 2021, at Turnpike Cemetery in Pontotoc County, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October...
Kenneth Elliott
Oct 20, 2021
Kenneth Lee Elliott, age 72 of Brandon passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00pm Saturday, October 23, 2021, from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Dr. John K. Dawson officiating.
He was born in Winfield,...
Marie Odom
Oct 19, 2021
Mrs. Marie Odom, age 93, and a resident of Morton passed away October 19, 2021 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Born in Leake County, August 2, 1928, Mrs. Odom, was a retiree from Talon Corporation with over twenty-five years of service. She was a member of Line Creek Baptist Church. ...
Thomas Sanford
Oct 17, 2021
Funeral services for Thomas W. Sanford will be held at Lakeland Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 21, 2021.
In the early part of the Great Depression, Thomas W. Sanford, was born...
Nancy Webb
Oct 17, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Webb, age 80 and a resident of Ludlow, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Interment will follow in the Ludlow Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral...
Sharon Williams
Oct 15, 2021
Sharon T. Williams, age 71, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a long-time resident of Brandon, Mississippi.
Sharon Elizabeth Thompson was born October 2, 1950, in McComb, Mississippi to JC Thompson and Mary Irene (Dunn) Thompson. She attended McComb High School and graduated from West Point High School in...
Gary King
Oct 13, 2021
Gary Lee King
August 16, 1946 – October 13, 2021
Gary Lee King, devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather “Pap”, died at age 75 on October 13, 2021, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 15th, at Crestview Memorial Gardens at 1106 Star Road, Brandon, MS....
Jon Zakary "Jz" Boykin
Oct 13, 2021
Jon Zakary "JZ" Boykin passed away on October 12, 2021 at Blair E. Batson Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 from 5pm-9pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Saturday from 9am-2:30pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 3pm Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Ott &...
Wes Burleson
Oct 13, 2021
Wesley “Wes” Alan Burleson, age 36 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Steve Parten officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until service time. Interment will follow in Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery....
Sudie Thibodeaux
Oct 12, 2021
Sudie Francis Cooper Thibodeaux, 78, entered her heavenly home on October 12, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA, while in the arms of her children and surrounded by loved ones.
Sudie was born to Vilous Spurgeon Cooper and Roberta Wade Cooper on February 5, 1943 and raised in Morton, MS. After graduating from Morton High School, she earned...
Adrion Smith
Oct 10, 2021
Adrion J. Smith, 96, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Mon. Oct. 10, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be held at 11am on Wed. Oct. 13, 2021 at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arranegments.
Mrs. Smith was born on...
Elizabeth Stokes
Oct 10, 2021
Elizabeth Susanna Stokes passed away on October 10, 2021 at Diversicare Health Services in Europa, MS. She was born on January 20, 1925 in Vienna, Austria to Viktor F. Pfeiler and Elizabeth Hunger Pfeiler. She married John D. Stokes on November 15, 1947. John was a member of the 42d Infantry Division and US Army Occupation in Austria...
James Johnson
Oct 10, 2021
James Earl Johnson, age 80 and a resident of Morton, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home in the Polkville community with his wife at his bedside.
The Rankin County native was a retired diesel mechanic with Yellow Freight, Inc.. served his country in the United States Navy, and was a...
Rosemberd Kevin Perez Rosario
Oct 10, 2021
Rosemberd Kevin Perez Rosario
Morton, MS
Kevin Rosario passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at his home. His visitation was held October 30, 2021 from 12pm-4pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services were held in the Ott & Lee Chapel on October 30, 2021. Kevin will be...
Keith Grammer
Oct 9, 2021
Keith Dale Grammer, age 63, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away October 9, 2021, at Merit Health Madison in Canton, MS. Visitation will be held on 5-8 pm Wednesday, October 13, 2021, and 11 am-12 Noon Thursday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Thursday, October 14, 2021, at...
Jean Herrington
Oct 7, 2021
Jean Herrington, age 93, and lifelong resident of the Ephesus community near Forest, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30pm Saturday, October 9, 2021 from the Ephesus Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Ephesus Baptist...
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