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.

Randy L. Thompson

Randy L. Thompson

Dec 10, 2024

Services are Pending.  This will be updated soon as arrangements have been finalized.

OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Morton is honored to serve the Thompson family.

Billie Miriam Brantley "MaryAnne" Dale

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Willette L Coker

Willette L Coker

Dec 4, 2024

Willette L. Coker, aged 74, passed away on December 4,2024, at her home in Brandon, MS. She was born on August 30, 1950. Willette dedicated over 32 years of her life to the Hudspeth Regional Center, where she served as the Payroll Director. In addition to her professional career, she was the records keeper and financial secretary at Bethel Baptist...

Margaret Hudspeth Shelton

Margaret Hudspeth Shelton

Dec 3, 2024

Margaret Hudspeth Shelton, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Columbus, Mississippi. A private committal service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Margaret’s honor to the American Cancer Society online at donate.cancer.org or by mail to P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown,...

Charlotte Ann Trest Brien

Charlotte Ann Trest Brien

Dec 3, 2024

Ms. Charlotte Ann Brien, age 84, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Ms Care Center in Morton. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will follow at 11am in the chapel. Burial will be in Leesburg Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Kevin...

Mary Estelle Brashier

Mary Estelle Brashier

Dec 2, 2024

 Mary Estelle Shows Brashier, (Estelle) passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Care in Clinton, MS. She was born April 28, 1935, to Estus H. and Mattie Bell Shows in Soso, MS. Estelle spent her childhood and formative years in the Soso and Big Creek areas of Jones County. She was baptized in Big Creek and a member...

Johnny C. Ellis

Johnny C. Ellis

Dec 1, 2024

Johnnie Carlton Ellis, Jr., age 91, a resident of the Mississippi Veterans Center in Kosciusko, MS died Sunday, December 1, 2024, following a brief illness.

 Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Sunday, December 8, 2024, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest with interment to follow in the New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Carthage, MS....

Joe Hudson

Joe Hudson

Dec 1, 2024

Joe Hudson, born on September 29, 1938, in Silver Creek, Mississippi, passed away on December 1, 2024, at Select Specialty in Jackson, Mississippi. He enjoyed a career where he retired from Vickers Inc. Joe had a great passion for gospel music, promoting it with the Mississippi State Fair for over 27 years. He was also one of the founding members...

Betty Jo Sykes Dantone

Betty Jo Sykes Dantone

Dec 1, 2024

Betty Jo Sykes Dantone, 84, passed away on Sun. Dec. 1, 2024, in Madison, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Dec. 4, 2024 from 9:30am-11am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Dec. 4, 2024 at Brandon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott &...

Ruby "Diane" Lawrence

Ruby "Diane" Lawrence

Nov 30, 2024

Ruby “Diane” Lawrence, 73, of Pearl, Mississippi, entered into the gates of heaven on her birthday, Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Diane was born November 30, 1951, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Ralph E. Morgan and Bonnie Clinton Morgan. On May 12, 1984, she married the love of her life, Philipp Lawrence. She worked as a cosmetologist, running a shop...

John W. Cornelison

John W. Cornelison

Nov 28, 2024

John W. Cornelison Sr., 93, passed away on Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024, in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Dec. 3, 2024, from 12pm-2pm at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm at Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial to follow in Cross Roads Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is...

Willie Mae Hamilton

Willie Mae Hamilton

Nov 28, 2024

Miss. Willie Mae Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Morton, MS surrounded by her family. Born October 16,1944 to Porter and Cordie M. Reynolds Hamilton. Miss. Willie enjoyed reading, working word puzzles, but spending time with her family brought her boundless joy. She was a member of Two-Mile Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, Porter and...

Cathy Lee Courtney

Cathy Lee Courtney

Nov 27, 2024

       

 Mrs. Cathy Lee Courtney, passed away on November 27, 2024, at home with her family beside her. Born on August 11, 1955, to Earnest and Jo Irby in Morton. Cathy was a Christian by faith, and a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. Cathy loved flea markets, she would buy things fix them up and resale, family...

Marjorie Alene Haskins

Marjorie Alene Haskins

Nov 27, 2024

Heaven gained the most perfect angel in Marjorie Alene Haskins on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. Marjorie was loved by so, so many. Her visitation will be held Saturday, November 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Ott and Lee in Brandon with the funeral to follow. A graveside service will take place at Coleman Cemetery in...

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