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.
Mrs. Ruby Richardson
Oct 9, 2017
Ruby Nell Allen Richardson Pelahatchie, MS Mrs. Ruby Nell Allen Richardson, age 75, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held 4pm-8pm Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 2:30pm Thursday, October 12, 2017 from the Ott & Lee Chapel...
Infant Juliet Schumacher
Oct 8, 2017
Infant Juliet Michelle Schumacher passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Visitation will be held from 12-3 pm Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of...
Elizabeth Thompson
Oct 8, 2017
Elizabeth J. Thompson Pearl, MS Elizabeth J. Thompson, 85, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 08, 2017. Visitation will be 12 noon -2pm Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are at 2pm in the chapel of the funeral home with interment to follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs. Thompson was...
Perry Hiles Iii
Oct 7, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Perry L. Hiles, III will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Christian Life Fellowship with Bro. Craig Bailey and Bro. Clayborn Huff officiating. Interment will follow in the Christian Life Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday,...
Charles Davis
Oct 5, 2017
Charles W. Davis, age 89, a resident of Forest died Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Jackson following an extended illness. He was born on April 17, 1928 in Yazoo County to his parents, Charlie Davis and Ula Inez Green. He was a man of the Christian faith. He retired from the B.C. Rogers Poultry Processing Company in the Maintenance division. Mr. Davis was preceded in death...
Mrs. Myrtis Bradshaw
Oct 4, 2017
Mrs. Myrtis McCrory Bradshaw, age 83, went home to eternal glory on October 4, 2017 in Jackson, MS. Visitation services are 5:00pm until 8:00 pm October 5, 2017 and 10:00 until 11:00 am Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Funeral services are at 11:00 am Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Ott and Lee...
James Taylor
Oct 4, 2017
James M. Taylor Burns Community Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Memorials may be made in his name to the MS Animal Rescue League, 5221 Greenway Drive Ext., Jackson, MS 39204.
Betres Mccomb
Oct 4, 2017
Betres Inez McComb Brandon, MS Betres Inez McComb, 97, was with family when she went home to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Merit Health Rankin. Visitation is 2-4pm Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with a funeral service following at 4pm in the chapel. Interment will be in Floral Hills...
Mr. Herbert Dahl
Oct 3, 2017
Herbert Charles Dahl Florence, MS Herbert Charles Dahl, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 5 pm until 7pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and Friday, October 6, 2017 from 10 am until 11 am at Mountain Creek Baptist...
Shirley Holston
Oct 2, 2017
Shirley Shipp Holston, 86, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Monday, October 2, 2017. Mrs. Holston was born in Holmes County, Mississippi on March 9, 1931. She was raised there and graduated from Lexington High School. She attended Millsap College, Jackson and Mississippi Southern Extension College in Meridian, Mississippi. She and the late Rev. Wilton S. Holston, Sr. were married in 1951. They...
Sarah Wilks
Oct 2, 2017
Sarah Jo Wilks Brandon, MS Sarah Jo Wilks, 65, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, after her battle with cancer. Ms. Wilks loved, and was loved by many. She graduated from JB Pennington High School and later, worked at EATON in Arab. She was a cosmetologist, but Ms. Wilks was most...
Dennis Pace
Oct 1, 2017
Dennis Eugene Pace Polkville Community Mr. Dennis Eugene Pace, age 62, a resident of the Polkville Community passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Visitation was held 5:00pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 8:30am – 1:30pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services...
Ethan Huckabee
Oct 1, 2017
Ethan Thomas Huckabee Madison, MS Ethan Thomas Huckabee, 27, left this earth to go to his Heavenly home on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at his home in Madison. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM Thursday at Pinelake Church Reservoir Campus. The celebration of life service will immediately follow at 11 AM. Burial will be at 2:30 PM at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, MS....
Byron Sistrunk
Sep 30, 2017
Funeral services for Mr. Byron Sistrunk will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from the Rocky Hill Church of God with Bro. Guy McGarrity officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm –2:45 pm Wednesday at the church prior...
Beverly Dukes
Sep 30, 2017
Beverly Berry Dukes, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2017 in Jackson, MS. Beverly was born in Van, TX on December 18, 1932. She spent her early years in Houston and later moved to Mississippi to attend Blue Mountain College, a school that was founded by her ancestors. She also attended Mississippi College where she was involved in many activities. One...
Mr. Austin Thompson Jr.
Sep 29, 2017
Mr. Austin Wayne Thompson, Jr., age 55 passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 in Jackson, MS. Visitation services are on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside services are at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 1, 2017 from the Hodge Hill Cemetery in Morton with burial at the Hodge...
Otis Gordon
Sep 27, 2017
Otis Gordon, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Wed. Sept. 27, 2017 while under the loving care of his family after a brief battle with cancer. Otis, a resident of Brandon, Mississippi, is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cynthia Martin Gordon; his daughter, Gina Gordon Ladner and her husband, Gary Ladner; and his son,...
Mr. Charles Walker
Sep 26, 2017
Charles Roland Walker, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home in Star. Visitation will be Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 1 pm until 4 pm at Star Baptist Church in Star, MS . Funeral Services will be at 4 pm from the Sanctuary of Star Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Star Cemetery. Roland...
Kenneth Fuqua
Sep 26, 2017
Kenneth Clayton Fuqua Richland, MS Kenneth Clayton Fuqua, 42, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 following a lengthy illness. The visitation starts 12 Noon Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with a service following at 2pm in the chapel. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Clayton’s joy was his two sons. He was a...
Mrs. Barbara Alford
Sep 25, 2017
Mrs. Barbara Dale Brown Alford, age 74 passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at her residence in Lena. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Wednesday,...
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