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.
William Holifield
Nov 23, 2022
William “David” Holifield
William “David” Holifield, 80, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022, at his home in Brandon, MS.
David was born in Laurel, MS on November 9, 1942 to Joshua B. and Grace Helen Holifield. He was the second oldest of seven children. He...
Mike Christopher
Nov 22, 2022
Mike E. Christopher, age 58 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Mike's Life will be 1:00 PM Friday, November 25, 2022 First United Pentecostal Church Brandon, MS with Rev. Ken Irby officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM....
Mattie Norman
Nov 21, 2022
Mrs. Mattie K. Norman, age 96, a resident of Richland, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, in Jackson, MS. Born on May 31, 1926, in Smith County MS to Gilbert and Alphia Frith Easterling. After completing high school, Mrs. Mattie continued her education to become a nurse. A Christian by faith, Mrs. Mattie was...
Mildred Medders
Nov 20, 2022
Mrs. Mildred C. Medders, age 96, and a resident of Polkville MS, passed away November 20, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on November4,1926 to Charlie and Ellen Odom. A Christian by faith, Mrs. Mildred attended Oak Grove Church of God.
Preceded in death by her husband, Y....
Katherine Irene Ward
Nov 19, 2022
Katherine Irene McKenna Ward, 71, of Brandon, MS passed away on November 19, 2022 surrounded by her family at St Dominic Hospital. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Katherine was born on November 19, 1951 to John and Gladys McKenna in Natchez, MS. After she graduated from high school in Natchez, she went on...
William Longo
Nov 19, 2022
William T. “Bill” Longo, age 84, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood, MS with interment in Lakeland Place Memorial Park in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held...
John Herron
Nov 18, 2022
John Herron, age 61, a lifelong resident of Forest died Friday, November 11, 2022, at Lackey Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
John was born on October 1, 1961, in Forest to his parents Edgar Herron and Alice Livingston Herron. John served on the Democratic Election Commission in Scott County. He had worked at Walmart...
Charles Harris, Sr.
Nov 17, 2022
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangments were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.
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Mr. Charles Crawford Harris, Sr., age 78, a resident of Forest, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home.
He is preceded in death by his...
Margaret Clay Davis
Nov 17, 2022
Margaret Clay Overby Davis died peacefully in her home on November 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. At the age of 86, she in faith entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Sunday, November 20th from 3-5pm. On Monday November 21st visitation will also be...
Frankie "Pop" Roncali
Nov 17, 2022
Frankie E. “Pop” Roncali, age 81, a resident of Newton County died Thursday, November 17, 2022, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment following in the Pine Ridge Cemetery. Rev....
Sandra Mooer
Nov 16, 2022
After a restful day surrounded by family and loved ones, Sandra Elizabeth Mooer passed away at the age of 71 on November 16, 2022. Her passing comes after a prolonged year of struggling with complications from ovarian cancer.
Having been born on March 20, 1951 to Vernon and Mary Mooer, Sandra grew up and lived...
Betty Fields
Nov 15, 2022
Betty Lou Fields, age 93 of Pelahatchie, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.
A Celebration of Betty’s life will be 10:00 am Saturday, November 19, 2022, from The Church at Shiloh with visitation starting at 9:00 am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She was born on June...
Angela Clolinger
Nov 14, 2022
Angela Renee Clolinger, 51, of Madison, MS, passed away on November 14th, 2022, after a heart attack. Angela was born on December 12th, 1970 to Wayne and Judy Sullivan in Jackson, Mississippi. During her academic life, she was a cheerleader and lifeguard, participating in beauty pageants and being a member of her school's drill team. She met the love...
Eva Bailey
Nov 14, 2022
Eva Nell Bailey, age 85, died Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Laurel Care Center following an extended illness.
Graveside services were held at 1:30pm Thursday, November 17, 2022, from the Trinity Methodist Cemetery near Raleigh. OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest was in charge of the arrangements.
Miss...
Charles "Anthony" Bragg
Nov 13, 2022
Visitation: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home from 5pm-8pm.
Visitation: Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Puckett Baptist Church from 10am-12pm.
Graveside: Thursday at Puckett Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Mr. Charles...
Scott Mangum
Nov 12, 2022
Mr. Rev. Coach Bro. Scott Mangum, originally of Moselle, MS finally closed his eyes in eternal peace surrounded by his family and in his home in Morton, MS. He gained a victory in Heaven that earth could not provide, and he is now resting, completely cancer and pain-free at the feet of Jesus Christ and His...
Durwood Graham
Nov 11, 2022
Durwood E. Graham, also known as Coach and Pappa D, passed peacefully from this earth for his heavenly home on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 90. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Wednesday, November 16 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Additional visitation will be 9:00am Thursday, November 17 at First Baptist...
Betty Hyde
Nov 11, 2022
Betty Sue Hyde
Vicksburg, MS
Betty Sue Church Hyde, 83, passed away on November 11, 2022, at The Bluffs in Vicksburg, MS. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Hyde was born in Wise County, VA on May 26, 1939, to...
Larry Till
Nov 11, 2022
Larry “Pops” Eugene Till, age 72 of Pelahatchie, departed this life on Friday morning the 11th of November 2022 at home surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be 2:00 pm Sunday, November 13, 2022, from Holly Bush United Methodist Church with Rev. Donnie Stuart and Rev. Jeff Nesbit officiating. Burial will follow...
Mary Mallery
Nov 8, 2022
Mary Ann Mallery, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. A memorial graveside service will be held 10:00 am Monday, November 14, 2022, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Rev. Trey Jones will officiate her services. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
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