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.
Oscar Bilbro, Jr.
Nov 20, 2021
Oscar Darvil Bilbro, Jr., age 73, of Pearl, MS passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Mississippi Care Center of Morton. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm at Leesburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Leesburg, MS.
Mr. Bilbro...
Editha Martin
Nov 18, 2021
Editha R. Martin
Pearl, MS
1940-2021
On the 18th of November 2021 Editha R. Martin "Lola Edith" passed away into God's grace. A warrior who fought throughout life, she was 81 years old. She was survived by many loving individuals, friends and her children.
Editha was born on March...
Fletta Phillips
Nov 17, 2021
Mrs. Fletta Phillips, a resident of Polkville MS passed away on November 17, 2021 in Raleigh MS.
Mrs. Fletta was born on May 2, 1938 to Pascal and Mildred Hudson Huff in Carol Parish , LA. She was married to Jimmie Phillips and they had four children. She was a member of Polkville United...
Kenneth Cope
Nov 17, 2021
Kenneth Cope, age 65, resident of Brandon MS, passed away at his home recently. Mr. Cope was born November 3, 1956, in Kansas City, MO, to Loy Phillips Cope and Francis Kathleen Johnson Cope. He worked for the USDA for over 30 years before retiring. He was happy in his home he shared with his dog Muddy Waters. He...
Nancy Measels
Nov 16, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Measels, age 80, a resident of Lena Mississippi, passed into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in her home. She battled cancer for several years. Nancy was born in Crystal Springs to Mary Kathryn Berry. She was later adopted by Hollis Burton. She has a half-brother, Keith Burton who served in...
Washington James "Wj" Kyzar
Nov 15, 2021
Visitation: 11am-2pm Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton
Services: 2pm, Saturday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Eureka Bapt. Cemetery
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Herbert Cole, Iii
Nov 14, 2021
Herbert Phalon Cole, III, age 69 of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, November 16,2021, at 3:00pm from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 1:00pm.
He was born in Americus, GA on March 24, 1952, to the late Herbert Phalon,...
Mildred Boykin
Nov 14, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Laverne Duckworth Boykin, 91, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Gardens of Gainesville.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Northlake Baptist Church, with visitation being held one hour prior to the funeral service. Rev. Danny Jones officiated. Memorial...
Ian Wright
Nov 13, 2021
Ian Wright age 79, died peacefully at home with his family on Saturday November 13 on 2021.
Ian was born and raised in Crawley England. He did a 7 yr course at college in tool making. He was skilled in designing and plastic mold injection and had his own company for many years before emigrating to the...
Cora "Libby" Auwarter
Nov 12, 2021
Cora “Libby” Elizabeth Auwarter, age 74, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00pm from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
She was born in...
Leona Westbrook
Nov 12, 2021
Leona Kyzar Westbrook, age 88 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at UMMC Hospital in Jackson. A graveside service will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. She was born in Scott County, MS on March 30, 1933, to the late Thomas D. Kyzar and Cassie Taggert Kyzar. Leona was a...
Ola Holden
Nov 11, 2021
Ola Mae Holden
Liberty, MS
Ola Mae Holden, 93, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 11, 2021. There will be a graveside service at 1pm Monday, November 15, 2021, at Ramah Baptist Cemetery in Franklin County, MS.
Ms Holden was born in McCall Creek, MS to Charlie Smith...
James Vaughn
Nov 11, 2021
James O. Vaughn, age 86, and a resident of Madison died Thursday, November 11, 2021, following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Monday, November 15, 2021, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the...
Kenneth Spencer
Nov 11, 2021
Kenneth O. Spencer, age 72 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 3:00pm from First Baptist Church Brandon, 309 S. College Street, Brandon, MS 39042 with visitation starting at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens.
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Bonnie Harrison
Nov 10, 2021
Jean Harrison was born in Swartz, Louisiana (Ouchita Parish) on March 12, 1932 to Charlie Mack Fuller and Katie Adell Spruell Fuller. She went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021. She grew up in Shreveport, LA where she attended Byrd High School. Jean married Carl R. Harrison, Sr. on March 20, 1948. They were married...
Mary Burton
Nov 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Burton (Beth), 61, of Brandon, MS, passed away on November 9, 2021. She was born in Greenville, MS, on February 16, 1960 as the youngest of 3 and graduated from Washington School in 1978. She loved playing and watching sports and became a huge New Orleans Saints fan. She enjoyed her career as a paralegal at Wise...
Quitman "Wayne" Ainsworth
Nov 9, 2021
Mr. Quitman Wayne Ainsworth, Sr.
Pelahatchie, MS
Wayne Ainsworth, age 65 passed away at Merit Rankin Hospital ER on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. His visitation was 5-7pm, Friday, November 12, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 8:30am-10:45am on Saturday at the funeral home. Services were 11am Saturday, November 13, 2021 from the...
George Ishee
Nov 8, 2021
George Darrell Ishee was born in Louin Mississippi on February 8, 1936. He died on November 8, 2021, at MS Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. George graduated from Louin High School in Jasper County and continued his education at Jones Junior College in Ellisville. He then entered the workforce at Neco Mfg. Plant in Bay Springs where he...
Claudie Harrell
Nov 7, 2021
Mrs. Claudie Carol Harrell, age 84, a resident of Morton, MS, passed on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 5-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11am at Leesburg Church of Christ. Officiating will be Bro....
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