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.

Tracy Blalock

Tracy Blalock

Jan 5, 2017

Tracy Lynn Sykes Blalock, 57, a loving wife, devoted mother, loving friend and servant of God entered her haven of rest on January 5, 2017 at her home in Brandon, MS. Tracy was born December 20, 1959 in Hazelhurst, MS. She was the daughter of O.A. Sykes and the late Angelyn Guynes Sykes also of Crystal Springs, MS. She graduated...

Jean Horn

Jean Horn

Jan 4, 2017

Erma Jean Horn, 86, a former resident of Forest, died Wednesday, January 4th, 2017, at Woodland Court in Newton MS after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, January 7th from the chapel at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment at Eastern Cemetery. Rev. Jason Tillman will be officiating the service. Visitation...

Jimmy Foreman

Jimmy Foreman

Jan 3, 2017

Jimmy Foreman, 73, of Forest passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2017 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doyle Boyles officiating. Interment will follow in the Homewood Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest....

Ollie Nelson

Ollie Nelson

Jan 3, 2017

Ollie Faye Nelson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS. There will be private family services at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Survivors include her daughter, Dana Stratton (Jeff) of Crystal Springs, MS; son, Greg (Brandi)Kennedy of Madison, MS; brother, Jack Hegwood of Ellisville, MS; and 4 grandchildren, Dale...

Faye Fuller

Faye Fuller

Jan 3, 2017

Faye Wicker Fuller, age 63, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Milton Koon officiating. Interment will follow in the Luther Chapel Church Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation...

June Shoop

June Shoop

Jan 2, 2017

June Patricia Shoop Brandon, MS June (Patricia) Shoop (nee Ackley), a 40 year resident of Brandon, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 2, 2017. She was 88 years old. Her husband of 66 years, Wesley L. Shoop, Sr., passed away seven months earlier. Together, they raised four children. In addition to her role as mother and...

Jessie Mcknatt

Jessie Mcknatt

Jan 2, 2017

Jessie E. McKnatt, 63, a resident of Florence, MS died Monday, January 2, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 12 noon Thursday at the funeral home. Rev. H.B. Floyd...

Baby Johna Jackson

Baby Johna Jackson

Jan 1, 2017

Baby Johna May Jackson White Oak Baby Johna May Jackson, a resident of White Oak Community south of Morton is now resting in the arms of Jesus. A graveside service was held 2 pm Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held 11-1:45 pm Saturday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Rev. Tyler...

Ina Faye Lee

Ina Faye Lee

Dec 31, 2016

Ina Faye Simmons Lee, 85, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016, at home with her family by her side. Visitation was held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS from 5:00 – 8:00 pm Monday January 2, 2017 with funeral services at 2:30pm Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Forest Baptist Church. Ina Faye was the beloved baby daughter...

Rev. Robert "Doc" Meacham

Rev. Robert "Doc" Meacham

Dec 31, 2016

Visitation: 5-9pm Tuesday, Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton. Services: 1pm Wednesday, Ott & Lee Chapel Morton. Burial: Eastside Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. 601-732-6571.

Mary Ruth Eichelberger

Mary Ruth Eichelberger

Dec 31, 2016

Mary Ruth Eichelberger, age 97, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon, Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the High Hill Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Gene Banes, Rev. Larry Duncan and...

Nett Knott Stewart

Nett Knott Stewart

Dec 29, 2016

SERVICES: 10 AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISITATION: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Nett Knott Stewart Pearl, MS Nett Knott Stewart, 86, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be 5-8 pm...

Linda Shoemaker

Linda Shoemaker

Dec 29, 2016

Linda Jean Myers Shoemaker Pelahatchie Linda Jean Shoemaker, age 54, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on December 29, 2016 at UMC Hospital. Visitation was held 11am-1pm on Thursday, January 05, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services were held 1pm Thursday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton with burial in Leesburg Church of Christ...

Merl Foster

Merl Foster

Dec 26, 2016

Merl Lee Foster Polkville Merl Lee Foster, age 87, a resident of Polkville passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at MS. Care Center in Morton. Visitation was held 5-8pm Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-10:45am Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Polkville First Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro....

Bobby Thornton

Bobby Thornton

Dec 26, 2016

Bobby "Mark" Markel Thornton Morton, MS Bobby "Mark" Thornton, age 71, passed away at his residence in Morton on December 26, 2016. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:00 pm from the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation was held from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 and services were...

Betty Joyce Mccarty

Betty Joyce Mccarty

Dec 24, 2016

Betty Joyce McCarty, 73, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her residence. A memorial service was held at 2 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Oak Grove Church of God in Polkville.Rev. Robert Gatewood officiated. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Mrs. McCarty was a native and lifelong resident of Smith...

Infant Kaidence Watson

Infant Kaidence Watson

Dec 24, 2016

Infant Kaidence Sue Marie Watson passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held 5-8 pm Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and 1-2 pm Friday at the church. Funeral services will be held 2 pm at Rehobeth Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS with...

Heather Elizabeth King

Heather Elizabeth King

Dec 24, 2016

Heather Elizabeth Destiny King, 17, passed away Sat. Dec. 24, 2016 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Dec. 28, 2016 from 5pm-7pm and on Thurs. Dec. 29, 2016 from 12pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. Dec. 29, 2016 at the Ott & Lee...

Robert C. Phillips

Robert C. Phillips

Dec 23, 2016

Robert C. “Bobby” Phillips, 56, passed away Fri. Dec. 23, 2016 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Dec. 26, 2016 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Dec. 27, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Bobby was...

Louise "Weezie" Huffman

Louise "Weezie" Huffman

Dec 22, 2016

Louise “Weezie” Huffman Cross Roads Community Mattie Louise “Weezie” Huffman, age 77,a resident of the Cross Roads Community passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her residence. Her visitation was held 5-8pm Friday, December 23, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 2pm Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral...

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