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.

Joyce Miller

Joyce Miller

Aug 5, 2019

Joyce M. Miller, a resident of the Leesburg Community passed away on Monday August 5, 2019 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Ms. Visitation will be 5 PM-8 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS and 2 PM-2:45 PM on Thursday at Lake Harbor Baptist Church with the service...

Dot Mckay Owen

Dot Mckay Owen

Aug 4, 2019

Mrs. Dot McKay Owen, age 98 and a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from the Leesburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Jon Marc Vanlandingham and Rev. Randy Owen officiating. Interment...

Zachary "Zach" Magee

Zachary "Zach" Magee

Aug 3, 2019

Zachary “Zach” Michael Magee, 29, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Sat. Aug. 3, 2019 in Brandon, MS from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Visitation will be held on Tues. Aug. 6, 2019 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. Aug. 7, 2019 from 10am-10:45am at Pinelake Church in Brandon,...

Raymond Tardo

Raymond Tardo

Aug 3, 2019

Raymond Joseph Tardo was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 21, 1936 and passed away August 3, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 82.

A service of remembrance will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from the Leesburg Baptist Church with the...

Bobbye Hart

Bobbye Hart

Aug 2, 2019

Bobbye Ree W. Hart, 91, a resident of Richland, MS passed away Fri. Aug. 2, 2019 at her home in Richland, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Aug. 3, 2019 from 5pm-7pm and on Sun. Aug. 4, 2019 from 1pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Aug. 4, 2019...

Danny Robinson

Danny Robinson

Aug 1, 2019

Danny Wallis Robinson, 65, passed away Thursday, August 01, 2019 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Visitation is 9 am Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 11 am Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Armstrong officiating.

Danny was a lifelong resident of Rankin...

Jannye Irene Perkins

Jannye Irene Perkins

Jul 31, 2019

Jannye Gully Perkins, age 91, of Brandon, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at The Nichols Center in Madison.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 2, 2019 at 2:00pm from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 1:00pm until service time. Interment will follow in Brandon Memorial Gardens.

Jannye was born...

Gerdie Garland

Gerdie Garland

Jul 31, 2019

Mrs. Gerdie Lou Garland, age 89, and a longtime resident of Morton, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Mississippi Care Center of Morton where she had been a resident for a short time.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Ott &...

Charles Graham

Charles Graham

Jul 30, 2019

Charles Allen Graham, 73, of Brandon, passed away July 29th, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at Ott & Lee in Brandon.  Visitation at Pinelake Baptist Church (Venue building) in Brandon will be on Friday August 2, 2019 at 10am with an 11:30am service to follow. Burial will follow in the Lakeland Place Garden Park...

Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Jul 29, 2019

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael Earl Henderson.

Michael Earl Henderson was born in Rochester, New Hampshire on November 25, 1956. He passed away July 29, 2019 at his home in Brandon, Ms.

He was a mechanic and a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering on cars and motorcycles,...

Bobby Brashier, Sr.

Bobby Brashier, Sr.

Jul 28, 2019

Bobby Joe Brashier, Sr.

Brandon, MS

Bobby Joe Brashier, Sr., 85, joined his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  Visitation will be 9-11 AM Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services will follow at 11 AM in the Chapel of the funeral home.  Graveside...

Darthey Murphy

Darthey Murphy

Jul 27, 2019

Darthey Virginia Flint Murphy

Brandon, MS

Darthey Flint Murphy, 87, passed away on July 27, 2019, in Ridgeland, MS.  A Graveside service will be 11am on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Stonewall Cemetery in Ethel, MS.

Survivors include her children, Rod Murphy and his wife Patsy, Karla Grace Murphy,...

Stacy Hollifield

Stacy Hollifield

Jul 27, 2019

Stacy Dee Hollifield was born in Hammond, Louisiana on July 1, 1965. She passed away on July 27, 2019 at her home in Albany, Kentucky.

Stacy grew up in Forest, and lived in Jackson, until after the passing of her mother, when she moved to Pensacola, and eventually relocated to Kentucky. ...

Sandi Murphree

Sandi Murphree

Jul 26, 2019

Sandi Harcharik Murphree, April 14, 1971 – July 26, 2019, passed away at home. She is survived by her children, Chance Waltman and Lily Waltman of Jackson, MS; her mother, Linda Wiggins Harcharik of Florence, MS; her brother, David Harcharik, Jr. and (LeAnn) of Star, MS.  She is also survived by her niece, Alyssa Harcharik and nephew, Cade Harcharik...

William Bates

William Bates

Jul 25, 2019

Mr. William Lee Bates was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on April 9, 1926 and passed away July 25, 2019 at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest, after an extended illness at the age of 93.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Bates was a Catholic by faith and was an...

Loyd Walters

Loyd Walters

Jul 25, 2019

Loyd Abram Walters, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon. Visitation will begin at 10:00am until 11:45am. Graveside services will follow at 3:00pm in the Lucern Church of God Cemetery.

He was...

Debbie Howard

Debbie Howard

Jul 24, 2019

Debbie Howard

Pelahatchie, MS

Debbie Howard, age 63, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Her visitation will be held 5-8pm Friday, July 26, 2019 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Services will be held 1pm Saturday, July 27, 2019 at...

Walter Martin

Walter Martin

Jul 23, 2019

Mr. Walter “Buddy” Neal Martin, Sr., age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the VA Nursing Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Funeral services will be Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 2:00pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon with Dr. Keith Grubbs officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm until service time. A...

Evelyn Allen

Evelyn Allen

Jul 23, 2019

Evelyn Cliburn Thames Allen, 91, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Mississippi Care Center in Morton, MS. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Thursday, July 25, 2019 and from 12-2 pm Friday, July 26, 2019 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm...

Steven Borota

Steven Borota

Jul 22, 2019

Steven Charles (Steve) Borota, age 77, peacefully gained his Heavenly Wings in Brandon, MS on July 22, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Due to scheduling challenges, Steve’s “Celebration of Life” service will be scheduled in the near future.

Mr. Borota was born October 5, 1941 in Kewanee, IL to Steve and Evelyn Borota.  He joined the United...

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