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.
George Sidney Dennis
Apr 15, 2025
George Sidney Dennis, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Flowood, Mississippi, at the age of 82.
Sidney was born January 8, 1943, in Newton, Mississippi, to George Samuel Dennis and Christine Parker Posey. He moved to Pearl with his family at the age of 14. He married Alice L. Watkins on November 30, 1964, and together...
Nancy Thompson Petty
Apr 15, 2025
Nancy Thompson Petty, age 83, of Brandon, MS, went to her heavenly home on April 15, 2025.
She was born in the Mississippi Delta in the small town of Merigold, MS on May 19, 1941. She was a dedicated telephone operator for BellSouth for 34 years (1963-1997).
She was a kind, loving, and caring daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Judie Kay Wilkerson
Apr 14, 2025
Judie Kay Wilkerson, 72, passed away on Mon. April 14, 2025, at Edgewood Nursing & Rehab in Byram, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. April 17, 2025, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm Thurs. April 17, 2025, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in...
Greta Hearron Baria
Apr 14, 2025
Greta Hearron Baria, 77, passed away on Mon. April 14, 2025, in Brandon, MS. A visitation will be held on Fri. April 18, 2025, from 4pm-6pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Baria was born on Dec. 14, 1947, in Meridian, MS to the late Aussie Sanford Hearron and Lorainne Thompson Hearron.
She is survived by her husband,...
Linda Madden Cappony
Apr 13, 2025
God sent his angels to take Linda Madden Cappony to be with our Lord and Savior on Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025. She went peacefully at home with her loving husband Nicholas Cappony by her side.
Linda was born November 6th, 1944, in Union, Mississippi, to Martha Louise Staton and Junior Buck Madden. In 1958, the family moved to Jackson, Mississippi...
Doris J. Coward
Apr 12, 2025
Mrs. Doris J. Coward, age 71 passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home in Coward town surround by her family. Doris was born on August 27, 1953, to Ernest and Ruby Allen Renfroe in Morton, MS. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Branch Baptist Church. Doris loved her family and enjoyed taking care...
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...
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...
Mary Elizabeth Williamson Crossman
Apr 11, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Williamson Crossman, age 92, a resident of Brandon, MS 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...
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,...
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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