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.
Reba Gail Cook
Apr 18, 2023
Reba Gail Cook, 76, passed away Monday, April 18,2023 at her residence in Brandon. Visitation is 11 am Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm in the chapel with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Rev. Gary Wyatt will officiate.
Reba was a native of...
Patsy Fortenberry
Apr 18, 2023
Mrs. Patsy Jean Fortenberry, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her home in Morton, MS, surrounded by her family. Born November 22, 1947, to Prentiss and Marjorie Hester Bruce. Patsy was a Christian and before her declining health Patsy was an active member of Line Creek Baptist Church. Hobbies of Patsy were...
Tommy Travis
Apr 16, 2023
Tommy Joe Travis
Brandon, MS
Tommy Joe Travis, 85, passed away at his home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 4pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with visitation starting at 2pm. Burial will follow in Brandon Memorial Gardens.
Tommy was born in Sheeplo, MS on...
Mike Parker
Apr 15, 2023
Visit: 5-8pm Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Services: 11am Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Harry Yates
Apr 15, 2023
Harry LaRue Yates aka Papa Rue
Braxton, MS
Harry LaRue Yates, 77, passed away on April 15, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11:30am with visitation starting at 10:00am at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Mr. Yates was born in Jefferson Davis County on August 12, 1945....
Martha Mccreary
Apr 15, 2023
Martha Jean McCreary, 81, our Mimi, left this world and walked into the arms of God on Sat. April 15, 2023 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. April 18, 2023 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. April 18, 2023...
David Paul Mcarthur
Apr 13, 2023
David Paul McArthur, age 52, and a resident of Meridian, MS died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Oschner Rush Hospital in Meridian.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Hillsboro Baptist Cemetery under the direction of OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.
David...
J.E. Steed
Apr 12, 2023
James Edward Steed, Jr., age 79 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, with his wife by his side. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, April 16, 2023, 2:00pm from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 1:00pm. Rankin County Emergency Operations is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and retired...
Robert Stevens
Apr 10, 2023
Robert E. “Bobby” Stevens, 81, a resident of the Rock Hill Community, passed away on Mon. April 10, 2023 at Cooperwood Senior Living in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. April 12, 2023 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wed. April 12, 2023 at the Ott &...
Tommy "Ray" Shoemaker
Apr 10, 2023
Visitation: 5-8pm Thursday, 4/13/23 at Ott & Lee Morton.
Services: 1pm Friday, 4/14/2023 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Mr. Tommy "Ray" Shoemaker
Pelahatchie, MS...
Dorothy Frances Brown Henderson
Apr 10, 2023
Dorothy Frances Brown Henderson of Brandon, MS — whose lifetime of service touched countless lives and whose sweet spirit was beloved by family, friends, and widespread community — went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023. She was 80.
Born October 12, 1942, Dorothy was the epitome of grace, poise, and gumption. As a young...
Peggy Harris
Apr 9, 2023
Peggy Elaine Harris, 75, a resident of Flowood, MS, passed away on Sun. April 9, 2023 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 15, 2023 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Sat. April 15, 2023 at the Ott & Lee...
Agnes Hawthorne
Apr 9, 2023
Agnes Marcell Lum Hawthorne, 92, a resident of Florence, MS, passed away on Resurrection Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Villa South Assisted Living in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. April 16, 2023 from 2pm-5pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. April 17, 2023 at the Ott &...
Carl Gray
Apr 8, 2023
David Carl Gray went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 8, 2023, after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Carl’s Life will be 10:00 am Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from The Church at Shiloh with Rev. John Wells officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 5:00pm until...
James Bailey
Apr 8, 2023
James Christopher Bailey, 36, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Brandon, MS. Services will be 12 Noon on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 9am - 10:15am and 10:30am - 11:50am Friday prior to the service. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
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Robin Cook
Apr 7, 2023
Mrs. Robin Elizabeth Cook, age 59, a resident of Forest MS passed away on April 7, 2023 at home. Born on February 5, 1964 to James and Agnes Patrick. Robin was a Christian by faith and attended the Catholic Church. Hobbies that Robin enjoyed shopping, taking care of her dogs, but family was most important to her and...
Katherine Tatum
Apr 7, 2023
Katherine Magee Tatum, 70, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Fri. April 7, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 22, 2023 from 9:30am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Sat. April 22, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon,...
Edward Cleveland, Sr.
Apr 5, 2023
Edward Gerald Cleveland, Sr., age 78 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
He was born in Belzoni, MS on January 31, 1945 to the late Willie Leon Cleveland and Dorothy Lorain McGlawn Cleveland.
He served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Cleveland; children, Edward...
Lucille Gammill
Apr 5, 2023
Annie Lucille Gammill, age 90, and a resident of Newton died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Monday, April 10, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time at the...
Rose Wicker
Apr 5, 2023
Rose Ella Wicker, 82, of Pulaski, MS, passed away on April 5, 2023, with her doting husband by her side.
Rose was born on July 26, 1940, to Loraine Culpepper Warren and Joseph Patrick Warren. Rose grew up in the Ringgold community with her three brothers and numerous cousins. Rose graduated from Ringgold High...
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