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.
Betty Carolyn Massey
Jun 8, 2020
Betty Carolyn Massey, 81, had her homecoming with the Lord on June 8, 2020.
Carolyn was born in Jackson, MS on April 10, 1939. Between the ages of 13-18 she lived in White Oak, MS. Together with husband Malcolm, she owned and operated Beatty Street Grocery, a downtown Jackson landmark, for over 60 years.
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James Hester
Jun 7, 2020
James H. Hester, age 92, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Brandon following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Thursday, June 11, 2020, from the chapel of OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow at the Trinity Methodist Cemetery near Raleigh. Visitation will be held from 1pm until the...
Virgina Miller
Jun 7, 2020
VIRGINIA ANN GADDY MILLER
August 13, 1945 - June 7, 2020
Heaven has received a beautiful soul as Virginia Ann Gaddy Miller, age 74, entered into her eternal home on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
She was born to the late Lindsey Gaddy and Mable Virginia Gaddy both of Crystal Springs, Mississippi,...
Justin Boyd
Jun 7, 2020
On Sunday, June 7, 2020, Justin Michael Boyd passed away unexpectedly in Jackson, MS at the age of 35.
Justin was born on August 25, 1984 in Slidell, LA to Vernon Bruce Boyd and Raina Garrity. Spending his childhood between Indianola and Pearl, he was a 2002 graduate of Pearl High School. A member of Grandview Baptist...
Travis Reid
Jun 7, 2020
Travis Reid was born in Winston County, February 2, 1934 to his parents: James and Alma Reid. He passed away June 7, 2020 at Bedford Care Center in Newton at the age of 86.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from the Ott & Lee Funeral...
Lynda Shumaker Walsh
Jun 5, 2020
Lynda Carol Shumaker Walsh, our precious LaLa and our center went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 5, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1968 in Fort Walton, Florida to Peggy and George Shumaker.
Lynda married Christopher Walsh, the love of her life and best friend on June 7, 2008. With God’s blessing...
Beverly Bullock
Jun 4, 2020
Beverly Kathleen Bullock, age 69, of Brandon, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her home with her husband and her family by her side.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 12:30pm at Park Place Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Grubbs officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:30am at the...
Fannie Porter
Jun 2, 2020
Fannie Porter
Morton, MS
Mrs. Fannie Porter, age 76, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson. Her visitation will be held 12-1:45pm Thursday, June 04, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services will be held 2pm Thursday, June 04, 2020 at...
Vaughn Galloway
Jun 2, 2020
Vaughn G. Galloway, age 78, while under the care of hospice died June 2, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi. A private visitation for family only will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 on the morning of Friday, June 5, 2020 at McLaurin Heights Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. A private funeral will take place at 11:00 following the visitation and...
Casey Jones
May 31, 2020
Casey Lee Jones
Morton, MS
Casey Lee Jones, age 29, a resident of Morton received his angel wings on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 1pm-2pm under the Pavilion at Morton Memorial Gardens. Funeral Service will be held 2pm Wednesday, June 3, 2020 under...
Billy Mccoy, Jr.
May 28, 2020
William “Billy” Donald McCoy, Jr. age 45, of Brandon/Eupora passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Graveside services will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 12:15pm at Brandon Memorial Gardens with Rev. Floyd Steverson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 10:00am until 12:00pm.
Billy...
Kary Shepherd
May 28, 2020
Kary Eugene Shepherd age 72, of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 12, 1947 to the late Eugene Klair Shepherd and Joyce Ludean Packer. Kary was a U.S. Army Veteran who fought in the Vietnam War. He was later saved by God’s grace and was...
Cd Hagan
May 28, 2020
Early yesterday evening (May 28) Heaven gained an incredible new Angel. Our dear friend CD Hagan has gone to be with Jesus and start his eternal gig in God's Heavenly Band. CD passed from this world very peacefully. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
For you that never had the privilege to meet...
Joyce Ann Hyche
May 26, 2020
Joyce’s story began on November 26, 1945 in Boaz Alabama, the 2nd child to Roy and Willene Hefner. Later her family moved to Auburn Alabama where she lived out her childhood, developed a love for all things Auburn and later met the love of her life, WJ “Will” Hyche. They married December 21, 1963 during her senior year at...
Deborah Martella
May 24, 2020
Deborah Stuart Horn Martella, 67, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Sun. May 24, 2020 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Graveside Services will be held at 11am on Tues. May 26, 2020 at the Bay Springs Cemetery in Bay Springs, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Deborah...
Thomas Oubre
May 23, 2020
Thomas Allen “Tanner” Oubre, 88, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away Sat. May 23, 2020 at his home. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Mon. May 25, 2020 at the Florence Cemetery in Florence, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Thomas was born October 22, 1931 in Scooba, Mississippi to...
Tony Bankston
May 23, 2020
Tony Dwight Bankston, age 49, a resident of Raymond, MS Passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2020. Tony was born on December 31, 1970 in Jackson, Ms.
Tony was an avid outdoorsmen with a passion for hunting and fishing.
He lived his lifelong dream of living on a lake stocked with his favorite fish.
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Clifton Romero
May 23, 2020
Clifton Dale Romero, age 63, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. A private family memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am Wednesday at the funeral home. We will be following all State of Mississippi and...
Randall Gilmore Sr.
May 21, 2020
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, Randall Gilmore, loving husband and father, passed away at age 63. Graveside Services will be held at 11am on Sat. May 23, 2020 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. (Social Distancing Guidelines To Be Observed)
Randall was born on February 13, 1957, and was raised in Pelahatchie. He and his...
Billy Harthcock
May 20, 2020
Billy Harold Harthcock, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home. Graveside Services will be held at 2pm on Sun. May 24, 2020 at Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling the arrangements.
Billy was born May 23, 1946 to Clarence Monroe Harthcock and Maggie Louise...
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