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.

Bettie McCormick Delcomyn

Bettie McCormick Delcomyn

Apr 12, 2025

Bettie McCormick Delcomyn, born on November 24, 1950, in Lexington, Mississippi, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many.

Bettie was very active in her community and made a significant impact through her involvement in the Lady's Bible Study group at Pinelake Church. She took...

Mary Elizabeth Crossman

Mary Elizabeth Crossman

Apr 11, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Crossman, age 92, a resident of Pearl passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 18, 2025 from 5pm-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and

2nd visitation will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9am-11am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.

Graveside...

Lennis Burnham, Sr.

Lennis Burnham, Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

Visitation: 1pm-3pm Monday, April 14, 2025 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Chapel service: 3pm Monday, April 14, 2025 from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.

No graveside service/ Burial will be in Lodebar Cemetery.

Bro. Barry Corbett is the officiant with Bro. Spencer Sullivan.

Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Burnham family.

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Mr. Lennis Burnham,...

Beverley Gianini Walker

Beverley Gianini Walker

Apr 11, 2025

Mrs. Beverley Gianini Walker, age 72, a resident of Pearl passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 11, 2025 at her home.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 4pm-7pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.

Chapel service will be held at 7pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in...

Connie Fay Varner Kelley

Connie Fay Varner Kelley

Apr 11, 2025

On October 9, 1947 Connie Fay Varner Kelley was born to Henry and Maudie Varner in Pelahatchie, MS. She was a 1965 Brandon High School graduate where she was 1st and 2nd chair flute in the famous Bulldog band. She graduated from Hinds Jr. College in 1967. On August 5, 1967 she married Thomas Ray Kelley. They lived in a...

Edwin Earl Sallis, Sr.

Edwin Earl Sallis, Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

Edwin Earl Sallis, age 89, a loving father, dedicated husband of 66 years, and an avid fisherman who cherished the outdoors and nature, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Born on March 15, 1936, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to Nell Ashford Sallis and Martin Edwin Sallis, Ed lived a life rich in family,...

Sam Otis Hornback

Sam Otis Hornback

Apr 10, 2025



Sam Hornback, age 76, and a resident of Forest, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, following an extended illness.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm, Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Oak Grove Church of God Cemetery in the Polkville community. Bro. Gary Morris will officiate under the direction of OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest. Visitation will be held...

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Mays

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Mays

Apr 7, 2025

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Mays, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are on April 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel...

Kermit William (Jack) Ingram, Sr.

Kermit William (Jack) Ingram, Sr.

Apr 7, 2025

Visitation: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 9am-11am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.

Graveside: 2pm Thursday at Bethel Cemetery in Seminary, MS.

Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon is honored to serve the Ingram family.

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Kermit William (Jack) Ingram Sr, age 90, passed away on April 7, 2025 at Magnolia Senior Care in Jackson, MS.

Jack was born on December 29,...

Billy Glenn Palmertree Sr.

Billy Glenn Palmertree Sr.

Apr 7, 2025

Billy Glenn Palmertree Sr., 89, passed away on Mon. April 7, 2025 at at his home in Brandon, MS surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be held on Wed. April 9, 2025 from 5pm-7pm and on Thurs. April 10, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. April 10,...

Suzanna Bayles Iupe

Suzanna Bayles Iupe

Apr 5, 2025

Suzanna Bayles Iupe, 74, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2025, at Baptist Hospital.

Mrs. Suzanna was born on December 2, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, to James Clyde Bayles and Jewel Hartley Bayles. She attended Provine High School in Jackson and Mississippi College in Clinton. She married Sam Joseph Iupe, and they had 3 children...

Pam Ingram Morris

Pam Ingram Morris

Apr 4, 2025

Pam Ingram Morris, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 92.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with the funeral service immediately following in the chapel at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest in Brandon Memorial Gardens.

Pam...

Stephen Taylor Jones

Stephen Taylor Jones

Apr 4, 2025

Stephen Taylor Jones, 68, passed away on Fri. April 4, 2025 in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

Mr. Jones was born on Feb. 25, 1957 in Jackson, MS to the late Caley Taylor Jones Jr. and Chesteen Carter Jones. Mr. Jones was a graduate and received a Bachelor Degree from Mississippi State University. He...

Owen Creslyn White

Owen Creslyn White

Apr 4, 2025

Owen Creslyn White, a faithful servant of God and beloved husband, father, brother, and friend entered into the eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4th, 2025. He was 87 years old.

Owen was born on September 18,1937 in Neshoba County, Mississippi to Addie Estelle Moore White and Ethan Allen White. After graduating from Zephyr Hill High School...

Bill Boyd

Bill Boyd

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Bill Boyd, 72, passed away on Tues. April 1, 2025, at his home in Pelahatchie, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. April 4, 2025, from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Fri. April 4, 2025, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the...

Deborah Ann Steed Patton

Deborah Ann Steed Patton

Apr 1, 2025

Deborah Steed Patton, 65, passed away April 1, 2025.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband; Frank Patton, her son; Scott Talmadge Patton, her grandson; John Talmadge Patton, her mother; Dossy Steed, and her sister; Melissa Orgeron. She was preceded in death by her son; John Douglas Sanderson, and her father; Talmadge Steed.

Deborah grew up in Vicksburg, MS. She...

Betty M. Park

Betty M. Park

Mar 31, 2025



Betty M. Park              Oct. 9, 1939-March 31, 2025

Betty May Park went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Meridian, MS. She was 85 years old. The family will receive friends and extended family for visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The funeral...

Lillian Batte Thornton

Lillian Batte Thornton

Mar 31, 2025

On March 31, 2025 Lillian Batte Thornton joined her beloved husband of 73 years, John Thornton, in Heaven. Their extraordinary bond, forged through decades of love, devotion, and shared life, is now reunited in eternal peace. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 5th from 10-11 am at High Hill Baptist Church in Raleigh, MS, with a graveside service beginning at...

Ricky Dean Mullins

Ricky Dean Mullins

Mar 30, 2025

Ricky Dean Mullins 1966-2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ricky Mullins, who departed this life on March 30th, 2025, in Morton, MS. Born on October 27th, 1966, in Allegan, Michigan. Ricky was a wonderful husband, father, papaw and friend. He was loved by all who knew him. His favorite hobbies included four-wheeler riding, fishing,...

Thomas E. Dement, Sr

Thomas E. Dement, Sr

Mar 30, 2025



Thomas E. Dement, Sr, age 76, and resident of Walnut Grove died Sunday, March 30, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital following a brief illness.

Visitation will be held from 12pm Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, with graveside services to follow in the Sebastopol Cemetery with Bryan Cirlot officiating.

Thomas was born on August 8,...

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