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.
Carol Ann Parten
Oct 13, 2024
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Carol "Mamaw" Parten, loving wife and mother of three children, went to be with Jesus.
Carol was born on November 27, 1944, in Jackson, MS. Carol graduated from Morton High School. After high school, Carol attended East Central Junior College, where she met her husband, Melvin Parten. Her career life included wonderful stops with many people....
James Ervin Watson Jr.
Oct 13, 2024
James, a devoted family man, rock guitar enthusiast, grill master, and lover of his dogs, passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 67. His passion for music filled his home with the sounds of classic rock riffs, while his grill filled the air with the smell of barbecue shared with family and friends. A memorial visitation will...
Carl L. Roland
Oct 12, 2024
Carl Lynwood Roland of Forest, Ms. went to his eternal home in heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Born in Neshoba County on September 10, 1935, to Hubert and Iris (Barrett) Roland, as one of 5 children. Carl spent most of his life enjoying the great outdoors. After his career in the United States Army was over, Carl became a Registered...
Martha Jean Graber
Oct 11, 2024
Martha Jean Graber, age 98, graduated to her Heavenly home and joined the Cloud of Witnesses on Friday October 11, 2024. She was born February 17, 1926 in Liberal, Kansas to Charles and Anna Mary Carson. She is survived by four children: Ronald Graber, Hutchinson, KS; Marilyn Gunther, Enon, OH; Barbara (Michael) Dechant, Pearl, MS; Michael (Lisa) Graber, Tumwater, WA;...
Mildred "Lucy" Davis
Oct 11, 2024
Visitation will be held 11am-1pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held at 1pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial will be in Morton Memorial Gardens with NO graveside service.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Davis family.
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Mildred Louise ( Lucy) Davis, 78, of...
James Walter Fuller
Oct 11, 2024
James Walter “Jim” Fuller
Mendenhall, MS
James Walter “Jim” Fuller, 84, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be 12:00pm -2:00pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, MS with his service to begin at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Jim was born in Potts Camp, MS on...
Allen Ray Hall
Oct 9, 2024
Allen Ray Hall, 83, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Brandon Court.
Mr. Hall was born August 28, 1941, in Louisville, Mississippi, to Orvell Hall and Maudine Allen Hall. During his childhood, he and his family lived in multiple places around the country due to his father’s job. He graduated from Louisville High School, and on August...
Winnie Louise Autry
Oct 9, 2024
Our dear mother Winnie Louise Autry passed into heaven peacefully on October 9, 2024, in Flowood, MS.
She dearly loved her children Michael and John and their wives both of whom are named Robin. God also gave her five Grandchildren. Brandi Reiss (Ben), Bethany Robinette (Taylor) Christopher Ricks (Ann) Rebecca Cox (Wes) and Shelby Autry. He further blessed her with Seven...
Jackie Dee "Jack" Wyrick
Oct 9, 2024
Jack D Wyrick, 92, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, October 9th, with family by his side. He was born May 14, 1932 in Marlow, Oklahoma. Jack grew up in Norman, Oklahoma so was naturally a devoted Sooner fan.
Jack began his long career with Masters-Mayflower Moving Company in 1950. After becoming part owner of the company in 1960, Jack moved...
Larry G Allen
Oct 6, 2024
Larry G. Allen, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will start at 10am Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with services to follow at 12pm at the church. Graveside services will be in Oakdale Baptist Cemetery.
Larry was born in Scott County, MS on April...
Lisa Marie Peden
Oct 5, 2024
Lisa Marie Threatte Reaves Peden, born on November 7, 1964, in Claxton, GA, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Brandon, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, David Warren Threatte, her father (Pepa), John Waddell, and her brother, David Threatte.
She is survived by her husband David Peden, her five children: Brandi Nicole Reaves, Salia Nell Martin (Chris),...
Pamela Whaley Cook
Oct 5, 2024
Pamela Whaley Cook, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away Saturday October 5, 2024 with family by her side. She was born April 11, 1954 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Jane and Dwinton “Don” Stringer. Pam grew up in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1972. After graduating from Mississippi State University, she pursued her life’s...
Patricia Pierce Weems
Oct 4, 2024
Patricia Pierce Weems, 87, passed away on Fri. Oct. 4, 2024, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Oct. 7, 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Tues. Oct. 8, 2024 from 12pm-1pm at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Tues. Oct. 8, 2024 at Brandon...
Raymond Gaddis Gill
Oct 4, 2024
Raymond Gaddis Gill, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and again on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 am with the funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 am....
Gloria J. Cooper
Oct 3, 2024
Mrs. Gloria Cooper, age 73, a resident of Morton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Sims Hill Cemetery, Jimmy Harrison will officiate the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS.
Mrs. Cooper was born in Scott County on...
Carol Lanette Williams
Oct 2, 2024
Mrs. Carol Lanette Williams, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her home in Farmerville, LA. Formally from Morton, Mrs. Carrol has lived in Louisiana for the past twenty-five years. Before leaving Morton, she worked for the Morton Police Department as a dispatcher, she and her husband James worked for EMS ambulance service in Scott County for...
Jessie Reid
Sep 30, 2024
Mr. Jessie Reid, 55, a resident of Tylertown passed away on September 30, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital. There are no services planned at this time.
Mr. Reid was born March 15, 1969 to L.D. Wiley Reid and Betty Amason Reid. He lived most of his life in Tylertown. Jessie was an avid sports fan, and never missed an Ole Miss...
Ron D. Harpole
Sep 30, 2024
Ron D. Harpole, age 68, of Mendenhall went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Ron was born in Jacksonville, NC on March 20, 1956. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a devoted member of Puckett Baptist Church. He was most loved for his sense of humor, kindness, and...
Bobby Ruth Lacey Ashley
Sep 29, 2024
Bobby Ruth Lacey Ashley died September 29, 2024. She was born June 5, 1938 to Robert and Estelle Lacey in Weir, MS. She was a proud graduate from Weir High School, as Valedictorian of her class, BS in Education from Mississippi State University, MS in Counseling from Delta State University and a Specialist in Counseling from University of Southern MS.
She...
Colton Lee Melton
Sep 28, 2024
Colton Lee Melton
April 25, 2024 – September 28, 2024
Colt was our little miracle baby. We were beyond lucky to have the opportunity to be with him during his beautiful, short life.
Colt had the most contagious smile. He melted the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Colt is survived by his mother; Samantha Lee Mooney and his father; Dustin Earnest...
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