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.
Katie Palmer
Jul 30, 2020
Katie Hill Palmer, 90, went home on Thurs. July 30, 2020 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 10am on Sat. Aug. 1, 2020 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS with Rev. Tim Black officiating. Pallbearers are Jerry King, Josh King, Jason Muirhead, Ryan Sanford, David Ainsworth, Billy Tucker and Nick Foshee....
Marie Herrington
Jul 29, 2020
Mrs. Marie Herrington, a lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, just two days after her 87th birthday at her home at Lawrence surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Hazel Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 1:00...
Mrs. Mary Cockrell
Jul 27, 2020
Mrs. Mary D. Cockrell, age 81, a resident of Morton made her arrival through the heavenly gates on Monday, July 27, 2020 with her passing at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Her visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Still Blessed Worship Center in Morton and 10am-11am Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the...
Thomas Paczak
Jul 27, 2020
Thomas Michael Paczak, age 78, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A private graveside service will be held at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Paczak was born August 11, 1941 in Sharon, PA to Michael Paczak and Helen Bain Paczak....
Marjorie Branning
Jul 26, 2020
Marjorie Branning, 82, passed away Sun. July 26, 2020 at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be held at 1pm on Tues. July 28, 2020 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Branning was born on Jan. 13, 1938 in...
Jackie Gaughf
Jul 25, 2020
Jackie Carey Gaughf
Brandon, MS
Jackie Carey Gaughf, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 10am Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Jessamine Cemetery in Ridgeland, MS with a graveside service following at 10:30am. A face mask is required and also practice social distancing...
Joseph Shelton, Jr.
Jul 24, 2020
Joseph Frankl Shelton, Jr.
Pearl, MS
Joseph Frank (Sonny) Shelton, Jr., 94, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.
Mr. Shelton was born in Holmes County, October 30, 1925, to Joseph Frank Shelton, Sr. and Effie Presson Shelton.
Mr. Shelton was a U.S. Army and U.S. Marine...
Samantha Winn
Jul 23, 2020
Samantha Kathleen Winn
Meridian, MS
Samantha Kathleen “Sam” Winn, 31, passed away on July 23, 2020. A family visitation will be held 4-6 PM Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Juanita June...
Robert Spears
Jul 23, 2020
Robert Charles Spears passed away peacefully on the morning of July 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. Dad had fought the good fight with various illnesses, but had been loving and cheerful until the end. Dad accepted the help afforded him with grace and thankfulness. He received exceptional love and care, mostly from his two daughters Carol and Ann....
Christeen Callahan
Jul 23, 2020
Mrs. Christeen Robbins Callahan, age 74, entered her eternal rest at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 23, 2020. She was a longtime, beloved member of the Springfield Community in Scott County. Christeen was born in 1946 in Tippah County to the late James Lee Robbins and Lizzie Grace Childs Robbins. Christeen was a faithful...
Jimmy Hankins
Jul 22, 2020
Jimmy Dale Hankins, 82, of Jackson, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Merit Central Hospital in Jackson. He was a native of Smith County.
Private Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Beezer Cemetery. Brother Reggie Chisholm officiated. Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Brandon was in charge of arrangements.
He...
Edsell Parks
Jul 22, 2020
Edsell Zane Parks, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home on July 22, 2020. He had just celebrated his 88th birthday on July 4th.
Edsell was born in Winston County, MS on July 4th, 1932. He graduated from Bond High School, served in the US Air Force in Ramstein, Germany, and married Laverne...
Melanie Morehead
Jul 22, 2020
Miss Melanie Morehead, age 58 passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.
She was a native of Morton, and a member of Independence Methodist Church. Favorite past times were eating, fishing and watching wrestling.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Melvin B....
Brandi Michelle Owens Broadhead
Jul 21, 2020
Brandi Jolly Owens Broadhead, age 37, a resident of Whatley, AL but formerly of Morton passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Visitation will be held 11am-1:45pm Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held 2pm Sunday from the Ott & Lee Chapel...
Jo Bevill
Jul 20, 2020
Jo Ann Bevill, age 80, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Madison County Nursing Home. She was born November 25, 1939 in Pontotoc County to the late W.L. Franklin and Thursey Mae Holloway Franklin. Jo Ann retired from the Department of Public Safety. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Dorothy L. Morris and...
Roy Pendergrass
Jul 20, 2020
Roy Wayne Pendergrass, 75 of Brandon, MS passed away July 20, 2020 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Roy was born January 23, 1945 in Shuqualak, MS, the youngest son of the late William David and Mary Butler Pendergrass.
He graduated from Noxubee County High School with outstanding academic accomplishments. He was also known for...
Ozene Cumberland
Jul 19, 2020
Ozene Cumberland, 85, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Sun. July 19, 2020 at his home. Graveside Services will be held at 11am on Tues. July 21, 2020 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Cumberland was born on Aug. 12, 1934 in Philadelphia,...
Brenda Prestage
Jul 16, 2020
Brenda Anita Prestage, 64, passed away Thurs. July 16, 2020 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Graveside Services are 2pm on Sat. July 18, 2020 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Prestage was born on Feb. 14, 1956 in Morton, MS....
James Joiner, Ii
Jul 15, 2020
James M. Joiner, 43, of Brandon, MS., passed-away on July 15, 2020 after a brief illness. James is survived by his Mother, Pam Joiner & Father, Jim Joiner of Brandon, MS., his brother David of New Orleans, LA as well as his most special niece Ava Joiner. We also want to recognize a long time, very special friend Leilani...
Patricia Nail
Jul 15, 2020
Ann Nail of Brandon passed away on July 15th, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by her entire family. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother and so much more. Ann was a lover of all things fun. She loved to travel and play games with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ann is survived by her daughter Trish...
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