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.
Oliver Shipp
Jan 31, 2021
Joseph Shipp, age 64, and a resident of Brandon passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Joseph was born to his parents, Oliver Elmo and JoAnn Shipp. He was a longtime employee at Mississippi Blood Services. He enjoyed fishing, taking trips to...
Joyce Robertson
Jan 30, 2021
Joyce Faye Robertson, 78, passed away on Sat. Jan. 30, 2021 at the Merit Health Central Hospital in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Wed. Feb. 3, 2021 at the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Robertson was born...
Lillian Gray
Jan 29, 2021
Lillian Erie Allen Gray, age 79, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held from 2-3 pm Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Sunday at the funeral home with the interment in Holly...
Rev. Bernard Nail
Jan 29, 2021
Homer Bernard Nail, 93, went to his heavenly home on January 29, 2021. Bernard was born on March 12, 1927 in Duckhill, Mississippi to John Clifford Nail and Rosa Bell Lot Nail.
After graduating from Grenada High School in 1946 he enlisted in the Army in 1947, where he assisted the Chaplain- thus beginning his call to...
Debra Williamson
Jan 27, 2021
Debra Ann Williamson, 65, passed away Wed. Jan. 27, 2021 at her residence in Byram, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Sun. Feb. 31, 2021 at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Bentonia, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Williamson was born on July 19, 1955 in...
Stephanie Knox
Jan 27, 2021
Stephanie M. Knox died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her residence in Forest, MS.
A private Memorial Service will be held by her family at a later date.
Stephanie was born on September 30, 1978, in Panama City, FL to her parents, Joseph Webster and Teresa Stott Webster.
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Mary Harris
Jan 27, 2021
Mrs. Mary Alice Harris, age 86 and a lifelong resident of Smith County, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at MS Care Center of Raleigh, where she had been under the professional care of the staff since 2016.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Pineville-Leaf...
Erie Haynes
Jan 27, 2021
Erie Gertrude Phillips Haynes - June 21, 1915 - January 27, 2021
Erie Gertrude Phillips Haynes, affectionately known as Granny, passed away on January 27, 2021, in Brandon, Mississippi, at 105 years of age.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Millage Henry Phillips and Pearl Arender Phillips; husband, Hes Haynes; three children: Lamar...
Rufus Stevens
Jan 26, 2021
Rufus Lee Stevens, age 86, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:00 pm Friday, January 29, 2021 at Johns Cemetery in Johns, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday at the Johns Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to...
Brenda Sims
Jan 26, 2021
Brenda P. Sims, age 68, a resident of Flowood, MS passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am Friday, January 29, 2021 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Sims was born February 18, 1952 to Roy and Dot Pierce. She...
Kathleen Elizabeth Johnson
Jan 25, 2021
Kathleen Elizabeth Philley Johnson, 47, passed away on Mon. Jan. 25, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS after a 58 day stay and battle with Covid. A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Fri. Jan. 29, 2021 at the Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Due to COVID 19 friends are asked to please wear...
Joyce Pettis
Jan 25, 2021
Joyce Phillips Pettis, Mrs. Oliver Pettis, of Clinton MS, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 25, 2021 at the age of 76. Joyce was born on January 19, 1945 to L.B. and Irene (Coulter) Phillips in Collins, Mississippi.
Joyce graduated from Sumrall High School in 1963. On September 14, 1968, she married the...
Allison Berthelette
Jan 25, 2021
Ms. Allison Joy Berthelette was born in Charleston, South Carolina, July 1, 1988 to her parents Daniel and Diane Waters Berthelette. She passed away January 25, 2021 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi at the age of 32.
Allison was a longtime resident of Smith County, and had been a resident of the Crystal Springs community,...
Leigh Leach
Jan 24, 2021
Leigh Anne Leach, age 47 passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
A graveside service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Prentiss, MS at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 26, 2021 with Rev. Jeff Walker officiating. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021....
Sherry Robbins
Jan 24, 2021
Sherry Lee Robbins
Morton, Ms
Sherry Robbins, age 64, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 11:00am-1:45pm Thursday, January 28, 2021 under the Portico at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm...
Christopher Fox
Jan 23, 2021
Christopher Aaron Fox
Brandon, MS
Christopher Aaron Fox, 40, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Merit Health Rankin. Visitation will be 9:30 – 10:45 AM Tuesday at Eastside Baptist Church in Pearl, MS with services to follow at 11:00 AM in the church. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens...
Bobby Madison
Jan 23, 2021
Bobby Ray Madison born July 25, 1934, was a lifelong resident of Morton. He passed peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2021, at St Dominic Hospital after a brief battle with COVID.
Bobby graduated at the tender age of 16 from Morton High School. He loved math and always said his favorite teacher was Mrs. Cammie Stegall. He was...
Phillip List
Jan 23, 2021
Phillip Lew List. 74, passed away Sat. Jan. 23, 2021 at the Mississippi Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 26, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. Jan. 27, 2021 from 11am-12pm at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on...
Frances Horne
Jan 22, 2021
Frances J. Horne
Pearl, MS
Frances J. Horne, 86, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation. Visitation will be 4-6 PM Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 1 PM Monday, January 25, 2021, at Grandview Baptist Church in...
Tyler Stewart
Jan 21, 2021
Tyler Saxton Stewart
Branch, MS
Tyler Stewart, age 26, a resident of the Branch Community passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from injuries in an automobile accident. His visitation will be held 1:00pm-3:00pm Sunday, January 24, 2021 at New Liberty Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at the...
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