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.
James L. Chamblee
Mar 12, 2025
Mr. James L. Chamblee, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Jackson, MS.
Visitation will be 5:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, March 17, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Tuesday, visitation will be 10:00am to 10:50am at Still Blessed Worship Center in Morton, MS. The Funeral Service will be 11:00am there at the Church. Burial will be at Sims Hill...
Bonnie Massey McMillan
Mar 12, 2025
Bonnie Massey McMillan, of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 75.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A graveside service will take place at 3:30 pm in Fannin Methodist Cemetery in Brandon.
Mrs. McMillan was born...
Mrs. Annie Laurie Dennis Church
Mar 10, 2025
Annie Church, age 88, a resident of Morton met her heavenly father on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Visitation will be held 11am-1pm Monday, March 17, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held 1pm Monday from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
There will be NO graveside service and burial will be in Morton Memorial Gardens.
Ott...
Gay Saab
Mar 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gay Saab, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us far too soon. Gay was known for her boundless generosity, always willing to donate whatever she could to help others in need. Her selflessness and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her.
Gay had a special zest for life, with...
Clois Wayne Watkins
Mar 10, 2025
Clois Wayne Watkins, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 71.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and at Greenland Baptist Church in Little Rock, Mississippi, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00...
Dewayne Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Dewayne Smith, born on August 15, 1963, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Flowood, Mississippi. He lived a vibrant life filled with love and the joy of work, especially as an automotive painter at Capital Body Shop now Crash Champions, where he created lasting bonds with his coworkers, manager Billy Lanthrip and former owner, Doug White.
Dewayne...
Beverly Faye Larabee
Mar 10, 2025
Beverly Faye Larabee, 64, of Pulaski, MS passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon MS. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13th from 5:30-8:00pm and Friday March 14th from 1-2pm. Funeral services will begin at 2, officiated by Bro. Joe Hannah with burial following at Gasque Chapel Cemetery.
Born May 8, 1960, to the late...
Douglas O'Brien Whittington Jr.
Mar 8, 2025
Douglas O’Brien Whittington Jr., 79, passed away on Sat. March 8, 2025, at his home in Cato, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. March 12, 2025, from 11am-1pm at Cato Baptist Church located at 1122 Cato Rd. Mendenhall, MS 39114. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. March 12, 2025, at Cato Baptist Church with burial to follow in the...
Glen Phillips
Mar 7, 2025
Glen M. Phillips of Pearl, Mississippi went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Glen was born September 12, 1937, in Morton, Mississippi to Caley and Allie Phillips.
He learned to drive a dump truck by 15 and spent the rest of his working life driving. After years of working as a car hauler, and other driving...
Joe Ellis Tucker
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. Joe Ellis Tucker
Morton, MS
Mr. Joe Tucker, age 87, a resident of Morton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at MS Care Center in Morton. Visitation will be held 1pm-3pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held at 3pm Friday in the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton....
Emma L. Cross
Mar 4, 2025
Emma Renfroe Cross, 87 passed away at St. Dominic’s hospital in Jackson, Mississippi on March 4, 2025 surrounded by the loves of her life.
She was born on February 17, 1938 to Richmond and Maggie Harrell Renfroe. Emma lived most of her life in the Rehobeth community where she was a lifelong faithful member of Rehobeth Baptist Church where she could...
Vernon Campbell
Mar 4, 2025
Vernon Campbell, 96, passed away on Tues. March 4, 2025 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. March 8, 2025 from 9am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 11am on Sat. March 8, 2025 at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Mr. Campbell was born on Sept. 13,...
Joe Melvin Beeson
Mar 4, 2025
After an extended time of illness, Joe Melvin Beeson met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on March 4, 2025. Joe was born in Meridian, MS, on September 26,1943 to Joe Melvin Beeson and Bessie James Scarborough Beeson.
Joe was a printer for Brown Printing Company and Southern Horseman Printing Company in Meridian. He also served with the...
Jeffrey King Mayo
Mar 3, 2025
Jeffery King Mayo, long-time resident of the Pineville Community in Smith County, died March 3, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
Jeff was born to Dr. Bob Henry Mayo and Dale King Mayo on January 14, 1950. After the death of his mother, Dale, a new mother came into his life when his father later married Mary Lee Robertson.
Jeff is survived...
Judy Robbins Wade
Mar 1, 2025
On March 1st, 2025, Judy Robbins Wade passed from life into death. Judy was born on November 24, 1946, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. Judy is survived by her husband, Michael “Chuck” Wade; her children Marci Robbins Trammell (Chris), their children Chance and Emma Grace; her son Doug Robbins (fiancée...
Maria Lena Rogers Harrell
Mar 1, 2025
Mrs. Maria Lena Rogers Harrell, age 66, took her last breath here on earth Saturday, March 1, 2025 and met her heavenly father.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held at 2pm Wednesday from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
Graveside will follow at Cross...
Henry D. Golden
Mar 1, 2025
Henry D. Golden (88) of Clifton, MS peacefully went to be with his Savior on Saturday March 1, 2025, at Lackey Memorial Hospital after a two-week hospitalization in Jackson following a fall. Henry was the only child of Henry C. Golden of Walnut Grove and Della (Davis) Golden of Waynesboro. He was born on January 23,1937 in Walnut Grove, MS.
Henry...
Mamie D. Nester
Mar 1, 2025
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mamie Nester will be held at 1pm Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from the Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Opening remarks and prayer by Bro. William Savell, eulogy by Dr. Jack Evans, Bro. Bobby Everett will officiate and Bro. Chris Spence will bring...
Rickey Jay Brooks, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Rickey Jay Brooks, Sr., 70, of Hebron, MS, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UMMC in Jackson, MS.
He was born on August 11, 1954, to Verdo and Mae Jewel Brooks in Malden, Missouri.
Rickey met his wife, Sharon, at the skating rink in Laurel, MS. They were married on May 24, 1975. Over the years, the family grew to...
Jerry Don Roan
Feb 27, 2025
It is said that if you love much, you grieve much, and so we lean on God’s comfort as we announce the passing of Jerry Don Roan. A beloved husband, and father who raised his kids in the Catholic faith. A devoted grandfather, and great-grandfather, and an exceptional friend. He left this world at 85 to be with the Lord,...
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