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.
Brittany Nerren
Apr 18, 2021
Brittany joined her heavenly Father early Sunday morning April 18, 2021 at her home in Flowood, MS. She leaves behind her husband and best friend, Josh Nerren and the loves of her life her two boys, Levi and Lyric whom she “loved to the moon and back”. Visitation will be held on Wed. April 21, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at...
Evelyn Eloise Wells
Apr 16, 2021
Evelyn Eloise White Wells
(May 25, 1930 – April 16, 2021)
Evelyn Eloise White Wells, daughter of Elizabeth Smith White and Weldon S. White, was born in Rome, MS, on May 25, 1930. She passed away on April 16, 2021, at the age of 90.
Evelyn was the oldest...
Jerry Burke
Apr 15, 2021
Mr. Gerald "Jerry" D. Burke, age 77, of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the UMMC Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be 11:30am Thursday, April 22,2021 from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with Rabbi Caroline Sim officiating. Visitation will start at 10:00am and conclude at 11:15 am. Burial will be 2:00pm...
Mabron Hill
Apr 15, 2021
Mabron “Gene” Hill passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. His passing was peaceful with his loving wife by his side.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 21 from 4pm – 7pm at the Ott-Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A graveside service will be Thursday, April 22 at 1:00pm at the Louisville Memorial Garden Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi.
Gene, a resident...
Annie Primm
Apr 15, 2021
Miss Annie Lois Primm, age 96, and a longtime resident of Scott County was born in the Mississippi Delta, the summer of 1924, June 9th. She passed away at her home in the Ringgold community, Scott County, April 15, 2021.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from the...
Yvonne Wilkerson
Apr 14, 2021
Mrs. Yvonne Allen Wilkerson, age 81 and a resident of Lake, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian after an extended illness.
Mrs. Wilkerson was a native of Edinburg and a longtime resident of Scott County. She was a retired clerk at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest....
Lula Rhea Smithhart
Apr 14, 2021
Lula Rhea Stewart Smithhart
Pearl, MS
Lula Rhea Stewart Smithhart, 86, born May 19, 1934, in Ludlow, MS passed from this life to her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Rankin County residing in Pearl, MS. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral...
Iris Trest
Apr 13, 2021
Iris Maxine Trest
Pearl, MS
Iris Maxine Boykin Trest, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Graveside services will be 2pm Friday, April 16, 2021 at Fairmount Waco Cemetery in Mize, MS. The family will receive friends starting a 1pm at the cemetery on...
Rev. Derek Youngblood
Apr 11, 2021
Rev. Derek Drew Youngblood, age 69, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 11, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00am at River of Life Assembly of God. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm...
Rita Lacey
Apr 10, 2021
Rita Jane Lacey, age 57, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Ms. Lacey was born on May 14, 1963 in Long Beach, CA to Winfield Scott Haddow and Isabel Alvarez Haddow. The families post reads 'Today Heaven received a new...
Janie Boyles
Apr 10, 2021
Janie Marguerite Boyles, age 92, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away April 10, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson, MS. Rev. Ken Anderson will officiate the services.
Miss Boyles was born on December 28, 1928 in...
Yvette Moore
Apr 9, 2021
Longtime Forest resident and local school teacher, Mrs. Yvette Shirley Moore, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her son’s home in Monroe, Louisiana after a brief illness.
Funeral services will begin at 4:00 pm Monday, April 12, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest. Interment will follow in the...
Billie Goodson
Apr 9, 2021
Mrs. Billie Jean Goodson was born at Hickory, Mississippi, Newton County, July 10, 1925 to her parents Allen and Marie Dennis Carr. She passed away at her daughter’s home in Carriere, Mississippi, Pearl River County, April 9, 2021 at the age of 95.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm on Monday,...
Rev. Howard Herring
Apr 9, 2021
Howard “Slick” Herring October 5, 1928 - April 9, 2021 Howard was born in Memphis, TN on October 5, 1928 and passed peacefully at home on Thursday, April, 2021. At six weeks old he was chosen by Ed and Annie Herring to become their son. He was welcomed by foster sister, Alice McLemore...
Infant Haylee Barnes
Apr 8, 2021
Infant Haylee Faye Barnes passed away April 8, 2021 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was very loved by her parents, grandparents, and other family. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Baby Haylee is survived by her parents, Matthew and Hannah Triplett Barnes; grandparents, Christy Withers and Joel, Mark...
Kandy Mason
Apr 6, 2021
Kandy Mason
Brandon, MS
Kandy Marion Sanderson Mason, age 63, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, April 9, 2021 at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will...
Connor Childs
Apr 5, 2021
Connor Michael Childs, 19, passed away April 5, 2021 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 10, 2021 from 10am-11:45am at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Sat. April 10, 2021 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Crestview Memorial...
William Bassett
Apr 5, 2021
William Bassett – also known as Bill, Billy and even Billy Boy in his youth – passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, April 5, 2021, surrounded by his family, who loved him more than anything. Bill was born on December 26, 1935, to H.T. and Bessie Bassett of Pineville, MS, where he and his loving sister Mary...
Charlotte White
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Charlotte White, age 54, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home. Visitation will be held 6-8pm Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-11am Friday at Eastside Baptist Church in Pelahatchie. Funeral service will be held at 11am at the church with graveside to follow. Arrangements are...
Margie Alexander
Apr 5, 2021
Margie Johnston Alexander
Pearl, MS
Margie Johnston Alexander, 81, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, at her home. Visitation will be 9am – 10:45am Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will follow at 11am in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will...
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