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.

Rev. Howard Haar

Rev. Howard Haar

Nov 26, 2021

Rev. Howard Johnny Haar

Pelahatchie, MS

Visitation: Monday, November 29, 2021 from 5pm-9pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Visitation: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 9am-1pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Services: Tuesday, 1pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.

Burial: Bowman...

Billy Smith

Billy Smith

Nov 26, 2021

Billy Paul “Tiny” Smith, age 53, and a longtime resident of Pelahatchie, Rankin County, and a current resident of Union, passed away the day after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2021 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian.

A native of Morton, and a 1986 graduate of Pelahatchie High School, Mr. Smith was a mechanic by trade,...

Billy “Paul” Smith

Billy “Paul” Smith

Nov 26, 2021

Arrangements are incomplete.

Dorothy "Dot" Bates

Dorothy "Dot" Bates

Nov 25, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Bates

Morton, MS

Visitation: Monday, November 29, 2021 from 9am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Service: Monday, November 29, 2021 at 11:30 am at Parkway Baptist Church in Morton.

Burial: Parkway Baptist Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements were entrusted to the...

Ray Marsh

Ray Marsh

Nov 24, 2021

Ray Marsh, 95, a resident of Madison, MS passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Saint Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi with visitation starting at 10:00am. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, November 27,...

David Vick

David Vick

Nov 23, 2021

David Byron Vick, age 78, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 pm Friday, November 26, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and 12:00 pm Saturday at the church. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, November 27,...

Eduardo Santillan

Eduardo Santillan

Nov 22, 2021

Eduardo Encarnacion Santillan (Chon), was born in Harlingen, TX, and was pronounced on November 22, 2021, at 2:37PM at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA at the age of 26 years old. On this day he succumbed to his injuries in midflight and lost his life to save another and through death, he gave the ultimate gift of...

Neva Laseter

Neva Laseter

Nov 22, 2021

Neva Sorey Laseter

Passed away on November 22, 2021, from complications of a stroke at 93 years of age.

Neva was born in 1928 to Dennis Walter and Ina Stennett Sorey in the Pineville community in Smith County, MS

She lived most of her adult life...

Tressie Thornton (Mccraw)

Tressie Thornton (Mccraw)

Nov 21, 2021

Tressie Lee Thornton (McCraw), 87, passed away Sun. Nov. 21, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Nov. 23, 2021 from 5pm-7pm and on Wed. Nov. 24, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Nov. 24, 2021 at the Ott & Lee...

Oscar Bilbro, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Montgomery Mcnair

Montgomery Mcnair

Nov 14, 2021

Obituary will be posted as soon as it is finalized

Ian Wright

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

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...

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