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.
Brian Douglas Roth
Mar 26, 2025
Brian Douglas Roth passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 18, 1957, in Ayersville, he spent many years in Fort Wayne before moving to Forest, Mississippi, in November 2013.
Brian was a problem solver through and through—there wasn’t a challenge he couldn’t figure out. If something didn’t work right, his go-to phrase was, “Check...
Audene Thornton Evans
Mar 25, 2025
Audene Thornton Evans, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 85.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be at High Hill Baptist Church in Raleigh, Mississippi, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 10:00 am, with...
Julia "Judy" Ann Nichols
Mar 25, 2025
Julia “Judy” Ann Nichols
March 17, 1953 – March 25, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Julia “Judy” Ann Nichols, who passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17, 1953, to Fred and Ella Bee Freeman, Judy lived a life defined by faith, kindness, and unwavering...
James E. White
Mar 24, 2025
James was loud and proud. He never met a stranger, always striking up a conversation with everyone around him. He believed in an honest day’s work and lived a life of integrity. You never had to wonder what he was thinking because he would gladly let you know. His straightforward truth telling was sometimes hard to hear but always admirable.
James...
J.B. Hollingsworth
Mar 22, 2025
J.B. Hollingsworth passed on March 22, 2025 after a brief illness at age 81 years young. J.B. Hollingsworth was born on November 28, 1943 in Newton County, Mississippi to Robert and Mary Lee Hollingsworth. He peacefully left this life to be with his parents and his sisters, Mary Ware and Betty Lynn Jordan.
While in high school, he met the love...
Theresa Carol Ferguson
Mar 22, 2025
Theresa Carol Ferguson, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 79 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Born on November 22, 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi, she dedicated much of her life to helping others as she worked in Admissions with Nursing Allied and Hinds Community College.
Theresa had a wonderful personality. She loved horses and...
James Lawrence Harvey
Mar 22, 2025
James Lawrence Harvey, age 78, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Lawrence was born on November 10, 1946, in Brandon, Mississippi, to James Luther Harvey and Vera Franklin Harvey Bryant. He was a 1965 graduate of Pearl High School and went on to serve in the Navy Reserves. Lawrence married...
Peggy Agnew Shamburger
Mar 22, 2025
Peggy Shamburger wanted to see people smile. She loved to entertain her friends and relatives at dinner parties and holiday gatherings. She had a passion for travel that took her and others around the world. She cherished time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She wanted the people around her to be happy.
Peggy Agnew Shamburger was born on March 29,...
Bruce Allen Harris
Mar 20, 2025
Bruce Allen Harris, born on November 30, 1951, in Union, MS, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Bruce had a long and fulfilling career as a senior cost analyst at Eaton Aerospace in Jackson. He was dedicated...
Mary Coke
Mar 20, 2025
Mary Kate Coke, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her home at the age of 88.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be at Dry Creek Baptist Church in Florence on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 2:00...
Aniesha Dawn Earles
Mar 19, 2025
On March 19, 2025, Aniesha Dawn Smith Earles passed from this life in Merit Health Rankin. Aniesha was born to Gerald Lee Smith and Helen Marie Borges Farmer on April 2, 1957, in Torrance, California. Aniesha was a resident of the Robinhood Lake Community, Brandon, MS.
Aniesha is survived by her stepmother Eileen Smith (Mom), children: daughter/niece Lezleigh Sybil Lott Norton;...
Ruby Lee Roberts
Mar 19, 2025
Ruby Lee Roberts, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wed. March 19, 2025, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. March 23, 2025 from 2pm-5pm and on Mon. March 24, 2025 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Mon. March 24, 2025...
Kristin Hinton Cox
Mar 18, 2025
Kristin Hinton Cox, a resident of Fannin, passed away at MD Anderson Cancer Center on March 18, 2025, after a courageous nine-month battle with lung cancer. She was 35 years old.
Kristin was born on April 10, 1989, in Flowood, Mississippi, to Dusty and Dees Hinton. On the day she was brought home from the hospital, snow blanketed the entire Jackson...
Mary Ann Turnage Windham
Mar 18, 2025
Mary Ann Turnage Windham May 19, 1952 - March 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Turnage Windham, 72, surrounded by her loving family during the late hours of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, due to complications following open heart surgery at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mary Ann was born in Brandon,...
Tony Glen Chance
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025, Tony Glen Chance met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. He was born on April 21, 1949, and grew up in Columbia, MS. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1967 where he was a three-sport letterman and was voted Mr. CHS. He went on to attend the University of Southern Mississippi earning degrees...
Kenneth Michael Callahan
Mar 17, 2025
Kenneth Michael Callahan, age 33, passed away in a car collision on March 17th, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 12:00 noon with visitation from 9:30 am until 11:45 am.
Born December 8th, 1991, in Jackson, Mississippi, he grew up in Pearl, and lived the last...
James "Jim" Richard Denson
Mar 17, 2025
James Richard “Jim” Denson
James Richard “Jim” Denson was born in Key West, Florida, in 1947. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, Jim retired from the General Services Administration. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and working around his property. Jim was also active in his...
Buford Harris
Mar 16, 2025
Buford Randall Harris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home in the Clear Springs Community.
He was born January 1, 1954, in Raleigh, MS. He loved his family, friends, and his dog Sunshine. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, but his favorite past time was fishing with his family and friends. He had...
Linda Hall Arnold
Mar 16, 2025
Linda Hall Arnold, 84, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 pm in Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Arnold was born January 29, 1941, in Scott County, Mississippi, to William Parker...
Joan Warren Pennington
Mar 16, 2025
Joan Warren Pennington
Brandon, MS
Joan Warren Pennington was born in Jackson, MS in 1934 to parents Jack A. and Lilla Mangum Warren.
She graduated from Mendenhall High School and the University of Southern Mississippi with graduate courses at Mississippi State University. While in college Joan participated in extra curricular activities. She was also a member of the Phi Mu Sorority and honor...
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