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 "Crickett" Hoy Jackson
Dec 19, 2024
Visitation: 11am-2pm, Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Sunday from Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Salem Presbyterian Cemetery in Leake County.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Jackson family.
A full obituary will be published soon.
Leroy Holmes
Dec 18, 2024
Leroy Holmes, 91, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away at his home on December 18, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1932, to C. N. Holmes and Bessie Gordon Wilkinson in McComb, Mississippi. Leroy was a faithful and dedicated member of Park Place Baptist Church in Brandon, Mississippi. His greatest joys in life were his family and traveling. He and...
John Clark Pennington
Dec 17, 2024
Clark Pennington, age 68, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Brandon, surrounded by his family.
You were the strength of a mountain, that our lives were built upon. You were our protector, our advisor and our guide.
You always knew just what to do and what to say when we needed advice. Most important, you were ALWAYS there...
Jo Andrews "Mama Jo"
Dec 17, 2024
Jo Andrews “Mama Jo”, 88, a resident of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Clinton, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm with a memorial service beginning at 6:00 pm in the chapel.
Mrs....
Joylene Toler Carter
Dec 17, 2024
Joylene “Joy” Toler Carter of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home at Chateau Pines Assisted Living Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Joy was born July 24, 1936 in Brookhaven to John and Lilie Mae (Flowers) Toler. Throughout her adolescence, Joy enjoyed creating lifelong memories with her grandparents. Joy was a self-described “bad child” who took delight in being mischievous and...
Charles Everette Ray
Dec 16, 2024
Visitation will be held 10am-12pm Friday, December 20, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton .
Graveside service will he held at 2:30pm Friday, December 20, 2024 at Seneasha Cemetery in Goodman, MS.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Ray Family.
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Mr. Charles E. Ray, age 81, a resident of Brandon passed away on Monday,...
Kenneth Johnson
Dec 16, 2024
Kenneth Johnson, age 86, a resident of the Homewood community died Monday, December 16, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Thursday, December 19, 2024, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Homewood Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time...
William "Michael" Parnell
Dec 15, 2024
William “Michael” Parnell, 62, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Brandon.
Michael was born on February 16, 1962, to Gaylon and Beth Parnell in Magnolia, Arkansas. He later moved to Brandon, Mississippi, where he graduated from Brandon High School in 1980. Michael married the love of his life, Teresa, in 1985 and recently...
Debra Prothro Bozeman
Dec 15, 2024
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Debra Prothro Bozeman, age 71, born on October 23, 1953, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Brandon, Mississippi. Debby lived a full life, marked by her devotion to family and her passion for music and art.
For 14 years, Debby dedicated herself to her career at Walmart, where she made many friends. She attended Louisiana Tech...
John Leonard Farmer Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
John Leonard Farmer Jr., of Brandon, Mississippi passed away at the age of 82 years old. A viewing will be held on Wed. Dec. 18, 2024 from 12pm-1pm at Barefoot Springs Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Graveside Services are 1pm on Wed. Dec. 18, 2024 at Barefoot Springs Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
He is...
Patricia B. Hopkins
Dec 15, 2024
Patricia B. Hopkins, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Morton, Mississippi, at the age of 92.
Mrs. Hopkins was born July 12, 1932, in East Point, Georgia. She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles. She worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a contract negotiator, and she was a member of Meadow...
Randy Lee Thompson
Dec 10, 2024
Randy Lee Thompson, passed away on December 10, 2024 at his home in Morton. Born on March 4, 1964, to Austin and Faye Phillips Thompson, in Morton, MS. Randy enjoyed life and family, the times he spent with them brought him great joy. Before his failing health, Randy worked for Hughes Aircraft for many years. He was a Christian and was...
John C. Hamilton Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
John C. Hamilton Sr. was born on February 10, 1949, to Cletus and Ethel Thornton Hamilton and passed away on December 9, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. John was a man of unique character, and you knew where you stood with him. John worked as a truck driver for many years, after retirement he did some security work....
Billie Miriam Brantley "MaryAnne" Dale
Dec 8, 2024
Billie Miriam Brantley “MaryAnne” Dale, 78, passed away on Sun. Dec. 8, 2024, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Dec. 12, 2024, from 9am-11am at Brandon Baptist Church located at 100 Brandon Baptist Dr. Brandon, MS 39042. Funeral Services are 11am at Brandon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Crestview...
Edwin E. "Cowboy" Ragan
Dec 8, 2024
Edwin Earl Ragan, better known to all as Cowboy, was a lifelong resident of Pelahatchie. He found the love of his life in a young lady from Neshoba county, Mary Savell and they were married in June of 1961. They went on to raise three boys on Ragan Road in Pelahatchie – Robert, Mark and Chad.
Cowboy was a genuine and...
Tyler Wayne Carter
Dec 7, 2024
Tyler Wayne Carter, born on May 29, 1997, in Southaven, MS, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Jackson, MS. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend who touched the lives of many.
Tyler had a deep passion for life. He loved riding his side by side, working, traveling, and spending time at the gym. These hobbies brought...
Bill E. Holmes, Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
William "Bill" E. Holmes, Sr., 83, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1941, in Newton, Mississippi. Bill was a devoted husband to his wife, Marie Holmes, and a loving father to his sons, William (Maralee Davi) Holmes, Jr., Greg (Kim) Holmes, and Alan (Jennifer) Holmes. He also cherished his grandchildren, Kyle...
Robert Andy Carr
Dec 6, 2024
Robert Andy Carr, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 6, 2024 at Baptist Hospital. Known for his tireless work ethic, unyielding spirit, and brilliant mind, Robert lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and love for those closest to him. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee of...
Susan Waldrop Riley
Dec 5, 2024
Visitation: 11am - 1pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Morton.
Services: 1pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Morton.
There will be NO graveside services.
Burial will be in Morton Memorial Gardens.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Riley family.
PLEASE HAVE ALL FLOWERS DELIVERED TO THE CHURCH. IT WILL BE OPEN...
Larry J. Motz
Dec 4, 2024
Mr. Larry J. Motz, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Kosciusko MS. Born on on February 2,1950in MI to William and Sophie Motz. Larry joined the army and proudly served his country for several years. He was a Christian by faith and a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William...
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