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.
Ben Myers, Sr.
Mar 31, 2020
Ben Edd Myers Sr., 86, passed away Tues. March 31, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at the Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery in Madison, Co. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Myers was born on April 25, 1933 in Hazelhurst,...
Karen Morris
Mar 31, 2020
Karen Marie O’Brien Morris, age 62, a resident of Richland, MS passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Morris was born March 7, 1958 to James Joseph O’Brien and Myra Gale Malcolmson O’Brien in Canton, MA. She was married to...
Harold Joiner
Mar 30, 2020
Harold Wayne Joiner, age 64, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A private family graveside service will be held at Ludlow Cemetery in Ludlow, MS. Social distance is recommended due the current health crisis.
Mr. Joiner was born, May 29, 1955 to Wayne Kimble...
Charles De Vaughan
Mar 30, 2020
Charles Thomas De Vaughan, 72, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. Services are to be announced at at later date
Thomas Troupe
Mar 28, 2020
Thomas H. Troupe, 83, passed away Sat. March 28, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS after a lengthy illness.
Tom was born in Shelbyville, TN to Ed and Ruth Troupe and was the youngest of four boys. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, he began working for INA, later to become CIGNA. Although beginning...
Shirley Apperson
Mar 28, 2020
Shirley Apperson
Brandon, MS
Shirley Goforth Apperson, 59, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Graveside services will be 2pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. A private service for family will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...
Teresa Ballard
Mar 27, 2020
Teresa Elaine Bracken Ballard, age 60, passed away at her home home in Flowood, Mississippi on March 27, 2020. Teresa was born at Affutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 1959 when her father was serving in the United States Air Force. Teresa graduated from Brandon High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She...
Jean Whitaker
Mar 27, 2020
Jean Miracle Whitaker passed away in Jackson, MS, on March 27, 2020. She was born in Medina, Ohio, on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1962, causing her family to celebrate in a different way. She attended school at York and Liverpool schools. Three Mile Island changed the family’s life when her father’s job with McDermott International was transferred to New...
Jennifer James
Mar 26, 2020
Jennifer Allison James, 35, passed away Thurs. March 26, 2020 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be from 1pm-1:45pm on Mon. March 30, 2020 at Puckett Cemetery in Puckett, MS. Graveside Services will follow at 2pm on Mon. March 30, 2020 at Puckett Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements. NOTICE:...
Jimmy Thornton
Mar 25, 2020
Jimmy Ray Thornton, age 53, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Due to the social circumstances this will be private family services.
Mr. Thornton was a native of Delhi, LA. He was the son of Homer Thornton and Mary Brekeen Thornton. He was married to Bridget Keeney Thornton. He worked...
Thomas "Pop'S" Miller
Mar 23, 2020
Mr. Thomas "Pop's" Fay Miller age 88 a resident of Bay Springs, formally of Morton passed away on March 23, 2020 in Bay Springs. Visitation was held 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service was held 2pm on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Morton Memorial Gardens. Bro. Gary Wyatt officiated the services. Arrangements...
Cecil Drake
Mar 22, 2020
Cecil N. Drake
Johns Community
Cecil N. Drake, 79, passed away at his home with family surrounded by his side. Graveside services will be 10:00am Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Johns Cemetery. Visitation with the family and close friends will begin at 9:30 am at the cemetery.
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Mary Griffin
Mar 22, 2020
Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Jennette Griffin will be held at a later date.
Burial will be in the Pine Grove Church of God at Dixon.
Mrs. Griffin, age 72, of Union, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home.
The Neshoba County native was a...
Ronald Thomas
Mar 22, 2020
Ronald B. Thomas, age 81, a longtime resident of Forest, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, in Meridian following an extended illness.
The family will announce a Visitation and a Memorial service at a later date to be held at the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest....
Billy Dale Shoemaker
Mar 21, 2020
Mr. Billy Dale Shoemaker, age 66, a resident of Morton passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held 12pm-1:45pm Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service was held 2pm Tuesday at Two Mile Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Billy Ray Parker and Bro. Josh Smith...
Earl Stagg, Sr.
Mar 21, 2020
Earl Franklin Stagg, Sr. age 94, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be held at 11am Monday, March 23, 2020, from the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Lawrence. Visitation will be held from 10 am till the service time for family...
Wayne Ball
Mar 19, 2020
Wayne O. Ball, age 76, passed away on March 19, 2020, at his home in Brandon.
He was born July 7, 1943, in Columbia, MS, to parents, Exie Mae McKenzie Ball and Scott William Ball.
He attended school at Sandy Hook and Columbia before graduating from West Marion
High School in 1961. He...
Earl "Sonny" Burkett, Jr.
Mar 16, 2020
Earl D "Sonny" Burkett, Jr., age 86 of the Oakdale Community passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020.
A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 2:00pm from Oakdale Baptist Church with visitation starting at 12:00pm until service time. Interment will follow in Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will also be Wednesday, March...
Billy Lea
Mar 15, 2020
Billy Ray Lea, age 77 of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
He was born on December 8, 1942 in Brookhaven, MS to the late Purvis and Myrtle Lea.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, John Paul Lea, Margie Lea Galle, and Major Lea.
Billy attended Central High...
Dorothy Arp
Mar 14, 2020
Dorothy Marie Bowen Arp, age 74, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 12-1 pm Saturday at the funeral home.
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