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.
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...
Opal Dryden
Dec 13, 2024
Opal Marie Good Dryden, age 86 of Pearl, Mississippi passed on December 13th, 2024.
Opal, lovingly known by her grandchildren as “Honey” was born on June 1st 1938 in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia. Throughout her life Opal was blessed with a giving heart and was known as the caretaker of her younger siblings and all those who were blessed to call...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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