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.

Carol Hatten

Carol Hatten

Apr 14, 2022

Carol Hatten, age 83 of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be Monday, April 18, 2022, at 2:00pm from Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon with Rev. Jim Taylor officiating. Visitation will start at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in Brandon Memorial Gardens....

Jerry Andrew Vaughn

Jerry Andrew Vaughn

Apr 12, 2022

At age 75, Jerry met his heavenly Father on April 12, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by loved ones. Jerry had touched each one in many ways throughout his very memorable life. Funeral Services are 10 am Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with at 3 pm graveside at Boggan...

Kayla Wiltcher

Kayla Wiltcher

Apr 12, 2022

Kayla L. Wiltcher, age 30, a resident of Magee MS, passed away on April 12, 2022, in Polkville MS

Life was short for Kayla, but she leaves a legacy of four children, Ace Wiltcher, Dakota Wiltcher, Hunter Wiltcher, and Anna G. Wiltcher; husband, Matthew Wiltcher; mother, Teresa McCarty, father, Rodney Lingle; sister, Frankie (Jeremy) Lloyd; brothers Robert...

Mr. George Thomas Roland

Mr. George Thomas Roland

Apr 11, 2022

Graveside service will be held 11am Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Hodgehill Cemetery in Morton.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Mr. George Thomas Roland

Pearl, MS

Mr. Thomas Roland, a resident of Pearl, but formerly of Morton...

Daisy Bishop

Daisy Bishop

Apr 11, 2022

Mrs. Daisy Ruth Cook Bishop, age 86, a resident of Morton, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, in Morton, MS. Born on April 7, 1937, to Alvin and Liby B. Frith Cook in Smith County. Daisy was a Christian by faith and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Pelahatchie. Daisy enjoyed life, spending time with...

Tammy Tedder

Tammy Tedder

Apr 7, 2022

Mrs. Tammy D. Tedder, age 58, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

Tammy, having a small family by number, but a large one by the love she showed her family and by her family that poured love back to her. Tammy stayed busy...

Betty Reid

Betty Reid

Apr 7, 2022

Mrs. Betty E. Reid, age 79, a resident of Summit MS, formally of Forest MS passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at home.

Visitation will be 9:00am to 11:00am Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest MS with a Memorial Service following at 11:00am there...

Paul David Grogan

Paul David Grogan

Apr 7, 2022

Visit: Friday, April 15, 2022 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Services: 2pm, Friday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton

Burial: Springhill Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Mr. David Grogan,...

Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark

Apr 6, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Clark, age 68, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, April 11, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Lakeland Place Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 10 am Monday at the funeral home.

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Deborah Sanderson

Deborah Sanderson

Apr 6, 2022

Visitation: Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.

Service: 2pm Sunday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Forest.

Burial: Damascus Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.

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Deborah Gail Sistrunk Sanderson...

Minnie Evelyn Gates

Minnie Evelyn Gates

Apr 4, 2022

Minnie Evelyn Ray Gates, age 86, a resident of Pearl, MS peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2022, surrounded by her husband and children. Funeral services will be held 10 am Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in...

Dana Moore

Dana Moore

Apr 3, 2022

Dana Roby Moore, 73, passed away peacefully Sunday, April, 3, 2022 in Meridian, MS. She was a resident of Forest, MS. Dana was born in Forest on August 27,1948 to Allen Douglas Roby and Grace Cooper Roby.

Dana was a graduate of Forest High School and the University of Southern Mississippi in 1970...

Otis Allen Tolbert

Otis Allen Tolbert

Apr 3, 2022

Otis Allen Jackson Tolbert, age 80, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 3, 2022.  She was a beloved wife, mother, mawmaw, sister, and friend to many.  She was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, her church, and community.  She was born on August 3, 1941.

Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 pm –...

Mary Conn

Mary Conn

Apr 3, 2022

Mary Helen was born Sept. 21, 1932, to Natie and Mattie Greer in Scott County, Miss. She was educated at Ringgold School and East Central Junior College.

She was a faithful member of Hillsboro Baptist Church where she was willing to do anything possible to serve God and help her fellow man. Granddaughter...

Florence Chambers

Florence Chambers

Apr 1, 2022

Florence “Flo” Chambers, age 87, and a resident of Forest died peacefully Friday, April 1, 2022, following an extended illness.

Visitation will be held from 5pm till  7 pm Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with funeral services at 11am Monday, April 4,...

Betty Beard

Betty Beard

Apr 1, 2022

Betty Maxine Presley Beard

On April 1, 2022, Maxine passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was born July 26, 1941 in Ludlow, Mississippi to Clell and Marie Presley.

Affectionately known as Momma and Mammaw, Maxine was loved by all who knew her.  She enjoyed the Hallmark Channel,...

Steven Perry

Steven Perry

Apr 1, 2022

Steven Dean Perry, age 51, a resident of Jackson, died April 1, 2022.

Steven was born on December 16, 1970, in Jackson, MS.  He had lived in Morton and later moved to Jackson.  He was a special person, who had many friends. He had many aspirations in life.  Steven loved everybody, no matter who,...

Jimmy Cochran

Jimmy Cochran

Apr 1, 2022

Jimmy Dale Cochran, age 71 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home.

Jimmy was born in Aberdeen, MS on June 30, 1950, to the late Dewitt and Mary Etta Cochran. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. Jimmy loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

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Johnny Jones

Johnny Jones

Mar 31, 2022

Johnny L. Jones, age 70, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, April 4, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment at Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on...

Lula Watkins

Lula Watkins

Mar 29, 2022

Lula Mae Watkins or "Boots" gained her wings March 29, 2022 at the age of 94. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 2, 2022 from 11am-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sat. April 2, 2022 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest, MS with burial to...

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