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.

Martha Hall

Martha Hall

Jun 16, 2017

Martha Bynum Hall Pelahatchie, MS Martha Bynum Hall, age 67, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away peacefully at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.  Her visitation was held 5pm-9pm Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-1pm Sunday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Funeral services were held 2pm Sunday, June 18, 2017 at...

Mrs. Avis Westberry

Mrs. Avis Westberry

Jun 14, 2017

Avis M. Westberry Flowood, MS Avis M. Westberry, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.  Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, June 16, 2017, and starting at 10am Saturday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Services are 11am Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Mrs....

Mrs. Ann Metz

Mrs. Ann Metz

Jun 14, 2017

Ann Nance Metz Louisville, MS Ann Nance Metz, 84, passed away peacefully on June 14, 1017 at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS where she had been a resident for four years.  Visitation will be Monday, June 19, 2017 from 5 pm until 7 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Memorial Services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017...

Jennie Comans

Jennie Comans

Jun 14, 2017

Jennie Ruth Comans, age 86, a resident of Conehatta, formerly of  Lawrence, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm  Saturday, June 17, 2017 from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Eastern Cemetery.  Bro. George Heath...

Mr. Gregory Wilkins

Mr. Gregory Wilkins

Jun 11, 2017

Gregory James Wilkins, 51, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his home in Morton, MS.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 12 pm until 2:30 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Graveside Services will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 3:30 pm in White Oak Cemetery in White Oak, MS....

Mary Russell

Mary Russell

Jun 10, 2017

Mary Alice Russell, 90, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sat. June 10, 2017 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. June 13, 2017 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. June 13, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...

Mrs. Barbara Vaughn

Mrs. Barbara Vaughn

Jun 9, 2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Ann Wilson Vaughn, age 75, and a resident of Madison will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from the Apostolic Revival Center in Ridgeland with Bro. Jason Stone and Bro. Steve White officiating. Music for the service will be provided by Randy Burrell, Mark Roberson and Allison Roberson. Interment will follow...

Sylvester Meadows

Sylvester Meadows

Jun 8, 2017

Sylvester Clayton Meadows Brandon, MS Sylvester Clayton Meadows, 59, passed away at home on Thursday morning, June 8, 2017.  Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Services will be 3pm Saturday, June 10, 2017, in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with burial to follow in Line Creek Cemetery in Morton,...

John Goza

John Goza

Jun 8, 2017

John Alvin Goza, 85, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his residence. Visitation is 5-7 pm Sunday, June 11, 2017 and 9 am Monday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be held at 10 am Monday, June 12, 2017 at the funeral home with burial in Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Flowood. Mr. Goza...

Mrs. Mary Harkey

Mrs. Mary Harkey

Jun 8, 2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Chandler Harkey will be conducted at 11:00 am, Monday, June 12, 2017 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Harrison officiating. Music will be provided by Rev. Chris Harrison, soloist, and Mrs. Joyce Everett, pianist. Interment will follow in the Harperville Memorial Park under the direction of Ott &Lee...

Benny Hardy

Benny Hardy

Jun 8, 2017

Benny Lee Hardy, 78, passed away Thurs. June 8, 2017 at his home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. June 10, 2017 from 5pm-7pm and on Sun. June 11, 2017 from 1pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. June 11, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home...

Mrs. Janice Covington

Mrs. Janice Covington

Jun 7, 2017

Janice Clay Covington, 73, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 1 pm until 3 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS.  Funeral Services will be at 3 pm from the Chapel of Ott & Lee with burial to follow...

Gleda Williams

Gleda Williams

Jun 7, 2017

Gleda Ruth Watson Williams, 67, Meridian, passed away June 7, 20l7 at Anderson Hospital in Meridian. Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Forest is in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be Saturday, June l7, 20l7 10:00 a.m.; with service to follow at ll:00 a.m. in the chapel.  Rev. Bobby McKay will officiate.  Music will be presented by William Watson, Irene Martin and Kathy Lee....

Mark Hale

Mark Hale

Jun 3, 2017

Mark Hale Brandon On June 3, 2017, John Mark Hale was taken from us to soon.  He was born December 13, 1951 in Tupelo to Paul and Gladys McFerrin Hale. He graduated from Tupelo High School in 1969 and then attended Mississippi State University graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.  After graduation he returned to Tupelo...

Patricia Harris

Patricia Harris

Jun 3, 2017

Patricia Ann Harris Jackson, MS Patricia Ann Harris, 76, of Jackson, MS passed away on June 3, 2017 at her home.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 10:30-12:30 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon followed by graveside services at 1pm at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Ms. Harris graduated from Central High School in 1958 and was employed...

Mr. Charles Dixon

Mr. Charles Dixon

Jun 2, 2017

Charles Ray Dixon, 76, went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 pm until 3 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral Services will be held Sunday at 3 pm from the Chapel of Ott & Lee with burial...

Mr. John Grant Sr.

Mr. John Grant Sr.

Jun 2, 2017

John E. “Eddie” Grant, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2017.  Visitation was Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  Visitation continued from 1:00 until 2 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Lakeland Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Flowood, MS with the Funeral Service at 2 pm.  Rev....

Mr. John Conner

Mr. John Conner

Jun 1, 2017

John Coleman Conner, age 89, of Brandon, MS. passed away after a brief illness, June 1, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held 1:00 – 3:00 pm Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. with graveside service and burial to follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens. John was born March 31,...

Charles Caven

Charles Caven

May 31, 2017

Lt. Col. Charles Allen (“Bubber”) Caven died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 after a brief stay at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi.  He was born and raised in Okolona, Mississippi.  He graduated from Okolona High School, during which time he served at the community swimming pool as a life guard every summer. He was an excellent swimmer and diver, and during each school...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

May 30, 2017

Richard Arnold Smith, 65, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away May 30, 2017 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 10 am Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment following at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Wednesday,...

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