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.
Ricky Darrell Donald
Nov 17, 2023
Ricky Darrell Donald, 70, passed away on Fri. Nov. 17, 2023 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Nov. 20, 2023 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Tues. Nov. 21, 2023 from 10am-11am at Flowood Baptist Church in Flowood, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Nov. 21,...
Emogene Shedd
Nov 17, 2023
Mrs. Emogene Watson Shedd, age 97, passed away peacefully at home in Pelahatchie surrounded by her family. Born on April 4, 1926, to Jesse and Sally Wooley Watson. Mrs. Emogene married the late Joyce Kelmer Shedd, where God blessed them with nine children. Hobbies of Mrs. Emogene were, gardening, raising backyard chickens, cooking, and keeping kids, but most important, was...
Leo Thomas Landry Jr.
Nov 16, 2023
Leo Thomas Landry, Jr., age 86, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Flowood, MS. On Saturday, November 18, 2023, a visitation and memorial service will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service lead by Leo’s nephew, Reverend Gary Hanberry, to follow at noon.
Leo was...
Remona Greer Whittington
Nov 15, 2023
In Loving Memory
Remona Greer Whittington
Sunday, April 15, 1929
To
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Remona Greer Whittington, age 94, a resident of Brandon, entered Heaven’s gates at 12:23 PM on November 15, 2023.
Visitation will be held Saturday November 18 from 9AM - 9:45AM at OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial services will be conducted...
Allen Russell McClaskey
Nov 15, 2023
Mr. Allen Russell McClaskey, age 84 of Brandon went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
A Celebration of Allen’s Life will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 3:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 2:00pm.
Allen was born in Mount Olive, IL to the...
Charles Vincent Rainey
Nov 15, 2023
Charles Vincent Rainey, aged 60, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Lakewood South.
Born in Jackson, MS, on February 18, 1963, Charles...
Lucille Jordan
Nov 15, 2023
Funeral service: 11am Monday, November 27, 2023, Carr Methodist Church
Interment will follow in the Carr Church Cemetery
The family will remain following the funeral service to visit with friends.
Lucille was born at home in Lake MS to Herbert Archibald Cameron and Julia Jenette...
Annie Lois McCurdy Coward
Nov 11, 2023
Visitation: 5pm-8pm Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Visitation: 10am-12pm Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Chapel Service: 12pm Wednesday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Branch Baptist Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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MY MAMA
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Carolyn Triplett
Nov 11, 2023
Carolyn East Triplett, 87, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Lackey Convalescent Home of Forest, MS. Carolyn and her twin sister, Nancy, were born to Isaac Cooper East, M.D. and his wife Nell on April 12, 1936. Carolyn met her husband Oliver while both were attending Ole Miss. The two were soon married and moved to Oliver’s...
Dorothy Lee Craft Coker
Nov 10, 2023
Dot Craft Coker
Mendenhall, MS
Dorothy Lee Craft Coker, 87, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, November 13, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will be in Pilot Point Community Cemetery in Pilot Point, TX.
Dot was born in Simpson...
Allen Jearl Amason
Nov 8, 2023
Allen Jearl Amason, 85, passed away on Wed. Nov. 8, 2023, in Collins, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Nov. 11, 2023, from 12pm-1:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1:30pm on Sat. Nov. 11, 2023, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in the...
Baby Summer Rose Watford
Nov 7, 2023
Visitation: 11am-1pm Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 1pm Saturday, Ott & Lee Chapel.
Graveside to follow at Morton Memorial Gardens.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watford family in their time of need.
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Baby Summer Rose Watford
Morton, MS
Baby Summer Rose was born on June...
Samuel Burtran Martin, Jr.
Nov 6, 2023
Samuel B. Martin, Jr.
October 30, 1948 – November 6, 2023
Samuel B. Martin Jr. “Sam” was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend that passed away on Monday, November 6, of natural causes at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS, at the age of 75. Visitation will be 12 Noon on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at First...
Robert Lewell Collins
Nov 4, 2023
Mr. Robert L. Collins, age 63, a resident of the Cooperville community, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home. His family will have a Memorial at a later date. We will be adding a full obituary later.
Ruby Fay Bell
Nov 4, 2023
Mrs. Ruby Fay Bell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at home in Brandon, MS.
She was born October 10th, 1933, in Newton, MS to Norris Burnett Vance and Ruth Gladys Milling, and was raised there in the old Union Community.
In all her life she demonstrated a profound love of...
Phyllis Joan McGee
Nov 2, 2023
Phyllis Joan McGee
Brandon, MS
Phyllis Joan McGee, 70, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Visitation will be 2-5pm Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 1pm Monday, November 6, 2023, in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery in...
Bob Tom Johnson, EdD
Nov 1, 2023
Dr. Bob Tom Johnson, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at hisresidence in Forest, Mississippi. Funeral visitation will be held Sunday, November5, 2023, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Ott and Lee Forest, and Monday, November 6,2023, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held following visitationat 1:00 at Forest Baptist Church. Burial will...
Diane Elizabeth Holland
Nov 1, 2023
Diane Elizabeth Holland, 70, passed away on Wed. Nov. 1, 2023, in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Nov. 4, 2023, from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services are 2pm on Sat. Nov. 4, 2023, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Holland was born in...
Mary Ruth Blackwell
Oct 31, 2023
Mary Ruth Blackwell
Brandon, MS
Mary Ruth Barrett Blackwell, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 9am Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services are to follow at 11am in the chapel with burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Lawrence,...
Richard Davis Ritter
Oct 31, 2023
Richard Davis Ritter, age 79 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was anxious to meet his Lord and knew exactly where he was going.
Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:00am until 1:00pm at Brandon Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm at the church. Burial will follow in...
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