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.
Willis Junior Hamilton
Oct 27, 2021
Mr. Willis Junior Hamilton
Polkville, MS
Mr. Junior Hamilton, age 79, a resident of Polkville MS, passed away from this life on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Jackson. MS. Visitation for Mr. Junior will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 29, 2021, at Polkville United Pentecostal Church and on Saturday...
Bettye Daigre
Oct 26, 2021
Mrs. Bettye Tadlock Daigre, age 94, of Homewood, Mississippi passed from this life on October 26, 2021, with her beloved children at her side. She was born on April 6, 1927, to Lawrence and Inez Tadlock. She was married to Harold L. Daigre, Sr. on April 8, 1951, and enjoyed 61 years together.
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Robert Lyle
Oct 26, 2021
Mr. Robert Gerald Lyle, age 72, a resident the Polkville Community passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 5pm-8pm at Polkville United Pentecostal Church and Thursday from 9am-11am at the church. Funeral services will be held 11am Thursday, October 28, 2021...
Jessica Vanderford
Oct 25, 2021
Jessica Le'Anne Vanderford, passed away on October 25, 2021, at Merit Health Rankin.
Jessica was mother, daughter and friend.
She is survived by her 4 children Kentleigh, Keely, Wyatt and Morgan. Her Mother Kelly, her brothers Edwin Vanderford and wife Brandy, William Vanderford and wife Kadie, Danny Vanderford and wife Casey & her sister India...
Jean Ricca
Oct 25, 2021
Zelphia “Jean” Jeanette Ricca, age 64 of Brandon, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be at John and Kim’s Home on Monday, November 1, 2021, 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Please direct any questions to John at 678-516-1036.
She was born in West Liberty, KY on February 2,...
Linda Harrigill
Oct 24, 2021
Linda Wade Harrigill, age 70 of Brandon, died Sunday, October 24, 2021, peacefully at home where she spent her final days surrounded by her loving husband of 44 years. Linda received her education from Hinds Jr. College and the University of Southern Mississippi. She retired from Sanderson Farms after 30 plus years. Linda is survived by her husband, Bernard;...
Faye Lanthrip
Oct 24, 2021
Mrs. Faye Lanthrip, a native of Philadelphia, and a longtime resident of Scott County, MS was born three days before Christmas, December 22, 1943, to her parents R.B. and Annie Jewel Williamson Chandler. She passed away October 24, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS at the age of 77 .
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Sam Means
Oct 22, 2021
Sam passed peacefully at Home in Pelahatchie, MS surrounded by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 29, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. ...
Ralph Ludke
Oct 22, 2021
Ralph Lynn Ludke, age 84, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Pelahatchie, MS. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church Jackson.
Mr. Ludke was born July 14, 1937, in Vicksburg, MS to Alexander Adolph Ludke...
Melanie Mcgaugh
Oct 22, 2021
Melanie Lea McGaugh was born at the Newton Hospital on September 14, 1969 to her parents Clyde Jerry Lyle and Gaynell Risher Countryman. She passed away at her home on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 52.
Melanie’s professional career lead her to serve others in the medical profession as an administrative...
Charles Lowe
Oct 21, 2021
Mr. Charles Hulon Lowe, age 80, flew to Jesus Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence. Visitation is 2 pm Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 4 pm Sunday at the funeral home with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon.
Charlie graduated from Columbia High School...
Nell Turnage
Oct 20, 2021
Nell Turnage was born in Scott County, Mississippi on August 12, 1943 to her parents Flynn and Roxie Wheeler Alexander. A lifelong resident of Scott County and current resident of Lake, Mrs. Turnage was a graduate of Lake High School and was retired employee of Lackey Memorial Hospital where she served as secretary. Her work ethic was complimented...
Donald Hatch
Oct 20, 2021
Donald P. Hatch, 88, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Collins Veterans Administration Nursing Home, Collins, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, March 14, 1933 at Kalem, Scott County, Mississippi.
Donald was born to Willie P. Hatch and Beatrice Hatch Stevenson. He attended school at Morton High School and graduated in...
Martha Plunk
Oct 20, 2021
Martha Sue Plunk, age 67, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Jaquith Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment 12:00 PM Monday, October 25, 2021, at Turnpike Cemetery in Pontotoc County, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October...
Kenneth Elliott
Oct 20, 2021
Kenneth Lee Elliott, age 72 of Brandon passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00pm Saturday, October 23, 2021, from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Dr. John K. Dawson officiating.
He was born in Winfield,...
Marie Odom
Oct 19, 2021
Mrs. Marie Odom, age 93, and a resident of Morton passed away October 19, 2021 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Born in Leake County, August 2, 1928, Mrs. Odom, was a retiree from Talon Corporation with over twenty-five years of service. She was a member of Line Creek Baptist Church. ...
Thomas Sanford
Oct 17, 2021
Funeral services for Thomas W. Sanford will be held at Lakeland Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 21, 2021.
In the early part of the Great Depression, Thomas W. Sanford, was born...
Nancy Webb
Oct 17, 2021
Mrs. Nancy Webb, age 80 and a resident of Ludlow, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Interment will follow in the Ludlow Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral...
Sharon Williams
Oct 15, 2021
Sharon T. Williams, age 71, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a long-time resident of Brandon, Mississippi.
Sharon Elizabeth Thompson was born October 2, 1950, in McComb, Mississippi to JC Thompson and Mary Irene (Dunn) Thompson. She attended McComb High School and graduated from West Point High School in...
Gary King
Oct 13, 2021
Gary Lee King
August 16, 1946 – October 13, 2021
Gary Lee King, devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather “Pap”, died at age 75 on October 13, 2021, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 15th, at Crestview Memorial Gardens at 1106 Star Road, Brandon, MS....
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