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.
Lynette Moore
May 1, 2020
Lynette Glaze Moore, wife of Bobbie Joe Moore, passed away, May 1, 2020, at the age of 84.
A graveside service will be held at Goodwater Cemetery in the Lemon Community on Monday, May 4, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. Services will be conducted by Pastor Carey Bass. Pallbearers will be Gene Walker, Treston Crumpton, Brady...
Renee Guy Thomas
May 1, 2020
Renee Guy Thomas
Morton, MS
Renee Guy Thomas, age 43 at the time of her passing and turned 44 years old five days after her passing, was a resident of Morton. She passed away on May 1, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held 12-12:30 Thursday, May 14, 2020...
Sheena Miles
May 1, 2020
Sheena Renee Comfort Miles
Morton, MS
Sheena Renee Comfort Miles, 60, of Morton, passed away Friday, May 1, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center following a courageous battle against COVID-19. A visitation honoring Sheena’s life will be held at the pavilion at Morton...
Benny Woods
Apr 30, 2020
Benny N. Woods, age 75, a resident of the Antioch Community, went to be with his Lord on Thurs. April 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A private family funeral service will be held with Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handling arrangements. Rev Tim Myers will officiate. Pallbearers are Luke Brown, Keith Brown,...
Sopiah Valkanoff
Apr 29, 2020
Sophia Thomas Valkanoff, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Manhattan Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. There are no local services at this time.
Survivors include her children, Christine McGraw (John) of Haslett, MI, Dennis Valkanoff (Maryellen) of Hickory, NC, Denise Stein (Jack) of Pearl, MS and David Valkanoff (Cindy) of Austin TX;...
Reed Luper
Apr 29, 2020
Allen “Reed” Luper, 60, passed away Wed. April 29, 2020. Funeral Services will be handled by Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Luper was born on Oct. 7, 1959 in Tylertown, MS to the late Elda Ray Luper and Carolyn Stringer. He loved the Lord and was a member of Pearl First...
Webbie Massey
Apr 29, 2020
Mrs. Webbie age 87 and a resident of Morton, MS passed away Wednesday April 29,2020 in Morton,surrounded by family.
A private family graveside service will be held on Friday May 1,2020.
Mrs. Massey is preceded in death by her husband Willie Ray Massey; son Carl Ray Massey; two grandchildren, Rachael Miles and Natasha Wigington; brother, Artis...
Deborah Richardson
Apr 28, 2020
Mrs Deborah Ann Richardson, age 67 and a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at home.
The family will have a Memorial service at a later date.
Survived by her parents Albert and Joyce Frazier of Morton; son Chris Banes, wife Amanda of Morton; brother, Gerald...
Thomas Martin
Apr 27, 2020
Thomas Patrick Martin, 66, passed away Monday April 27, 2020 at his home in Brandon, MS.
Tommy was born on January 11, 1954 in Brandon, MS to the late Will & Sue (Ponder) Martin. He attended Brandon High school where he was part of numerous sport activities. After high school he worked at Marquette Cement Plant before...
Edna Ruth Massingill
Apr 27, 2020
Edna Ruth Massingill, 90, died on April 27, 2020, after a long illness. A private family service will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with interment in Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Massingill and her husband, Bob Massingill, who died in 2009, were natives of...
Earl Dearman
Apr 26, 2020
William Earl Dearman, age 79 of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2020 at UMMC Hospital.
He was born in Collins, MS on May 16, 1940 to the late Travis Dearman and Susan Hart Dearman.
Earl earned his living as a Home Builder. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, spending time with family and...
Justin Perkins
Apr 26, 2020
Justin Perkins
Brandon, MS
Justin Perkins, 32, passed away on April 26, 2020. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Homes of Brandon, MS.
Justin was born in Colorado Springs, CO. He owned and operated Santa’s Friend...
Sandra Glover
Apr 25, 2020
Sandra Stobaugh Glover, age 79 of Brandon, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. A graveside service will be Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 10:45am at Brandon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday April 29, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home from 9:30am- 10:30am. Social distancing is requested due...
William Roberson
Apr 25, 2020
On Saturday, April 25, 2020, William (Bill/Pop) Roberson passed away at the age of 93.
Bill was born on March 19, 1927 in Forest City, North Carolina to Earnest and Inez. He pursued an undergraduate degree at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill but departed the university before completing his final three courses to begin...
Kathy Nichols
Apr 25, 2020
Kathy Rush Nichols, 60, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon will be in charge of her funeral arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Kathy was born on July 13, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi to J.C. and Kathryn Rush. She received a...
Charles Daley Jr.
Apr 24, 2020
Charles E. Daley Jr., 79, passed away Fri. April 24, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Private funeral services will be held with Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handling arrangements.
Mr. Daley was born on March 19, 1941 in Jackson, MS to the late Charles E. Daley Sr. and Hazel Schwartz Daley....
Carolyn Mcguffee
Apr 24, 2020
Carolyn Walker McGuffee, age 74, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Newton, MS.
Mrs....
Vicky Easterling
Apr 22, 2020
Vicky K. Easterling a resident of Polkville passed away April 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Annie Easterling.
Vickie was a Baptist by faith; she enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with them brought her great joy .
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Archie Craig
Apr 22, 2020
Archie Dan Craig, age 70, and a resident of Pelahatchie passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
A lifelong resident of this area, Mr. Craig was a mechanic by profession who enjoyed working and had a love for gardening, in particular, planting peas. He was a Christian by faith,...
Richard Lewis
Apr 20, 2020
Richard Neal Lewis, a longtime resident of Pineville and Forest, went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Reginald P White Nursing Facility in Meridian of COVID-19. He was with longtime caretakers who loved him as if he was family.
Rick was born on Sept....
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