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.
Carlos Gilbert Butler
Sep 28, 2024
Carlos Gilbert Butler
Carlos Gilbert Butler, 77, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Mississippi Care Center in Raleigh, MS. Funeral services will be 2:30pm Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 2pm. Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Smith County, MS.
Carlos was born on August 19,...
Sarah Ann Giles Williamson
Sep 27, 2024
Sarah Ann Giles Williamson
Brandon, MS
Sarah Ann Courtney Giles Williamson, 78, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, October 4, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Her funeral service will be 12 Noon Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the chapel of the funeral home with...
Joe William Lacey
Sep 26, 2024
Joe William Lacey
March 5, 1936 – September 26, 2024
Pearl, MS
Mr. Joe W. Lacey, 88, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on the evening of Sept. 26, 2024. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday Oct. 1, 2024, from 10am – 12pm at Ott &Lee Funeral Home...
Clifford Smith Russell, III
Sep 26, 2024
Clifford Smith Russell, III, passed away peacefully at his home in Brandon, Miss., on Sept. 26, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cliff was born in Marks, Miss., on Nov. 23, 1944, the son of the late Clifford Smith Russell, II, and Elizabeth Baird Russell.
Cliff grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he and his brother,...
Dr. Mark Howard Kennedy
Sep 26, 2024
Dr. Mark Howard Kennedy, 72, of Brandon, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, entered eternal glory on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family singing praises to our Redeemer. Mark was born on December 28, 1951, to Howard and Mary Nel Kennedy in Memphis, Tennessee. He later moved to Jackson, MS, where he graduated from Provine High School in 1969. He...
Bobbie Joe Kelley
Sep 26, 2024
Bobbie Joe Kelley, age 86, and a resident of Pelahatchie died Thursday, September 26, 2024, following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held from 1pm till 3pm Friday, September 27, 2024, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Morton with a graveside service to follow the Visitation in the Morton Memorial Gardens. Bro. John Vaughn will officiate.
Mr. Kelley was born...
Charles W. McCaughn
Sep 24, 2024
Mr. Charles McCaughn, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Jackson, MS.
Charles is survived by his wife, Elizabeth McCaughn, two children, son, Richard McCaughn, (Cecilla), daughter, Stephanie Housley, (Ricky), sisters, Carolyn Brooks, (Leon), Dorothy Hudson, and brother, Robert McCaughn, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:30 to 7:30pm Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Ott and Lee...
Dale Mitchell Smith
Sep 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Mitchell Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on October 28, 1952, Dale lived a life full of passion, love, and dedication to his family and his many interests. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and deep love.
Dale was preceded in death by...
Laverne McMahon
Sep 22, 2024
Mrs. Laverne McMahon passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on January 15, 1947, to Carl and Stella M. Turner Waggoner in Morton and have lived in and around the Morton area all her life. Laverne was a Christian by faith, she was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Morton. Laverne...
Walter Dair Wynn Jr.
Sep 22, 2024
Walter Dair Wynn Jr., 78, passed away Sun. Sept. 22, 2024 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Sept. 25, 2024 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wed. Sept. 25, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Crestview Memorial Gardens...
Nelda Lee Breedlove
Sep 21, 2024
Nelda Lee Breedlove, 79, of Brandon, MS. She crossed over to her eternal home with the Lord, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with her family by her side, and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be held on Fri. Oct. 18, 2024 from 3pm-4:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at...
Paul "Rabbit Hunter" Hutchinson
Sep 21, 2024
Paul “Rabbit Hunter” Hutchinson, 68, a resident of Pulaski, passed away September 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 24 from 11-2pm at Luther Chapel Lutheran Church with funeral services officiated by Rev. Lisa Kaplan to follow at 2pm.
Paul was born in Raleigh, Mississippi to Johnny Hutchinson and Mary Warren on...
Johnny Weeks
Sep 20, 2024
Mr. Johnny Weeks, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Jackson, MS. Johnny was born on February 7, 1948, to Ruie and Lorelle Burchfield Weeks. Johnny met and married Charlene Hines Weeks from Morton, they moved to Pearl and made their home there for the pass forty-five years. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather; he was...
Bro. Joseph Mark Stroud
Sep 20, 2024
Joseph Mark Stroud was born on May 1, 1962 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to parents Wayne and Avis Stroud, and passed from this life on September 20, 2024 at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. He was married for 42 years to the Love of his life, Donna Williams Stroud. He was Daddy and Papa to daughter Erica & husband, Randy Easterling,...
Fred Naif Haddad
Sep 19, 2024
Fred N. Haddad, 92, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, following a short illness. Born on April 8, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, to Goson and Mary Haddad, Fred lived a full life marked by service, dedication, and a passion for connecting with others.
Fred graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree...
Evelyn Diane Mayo
Sep 19, 2024
Evelyn “Diane” Mayo, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00 am, with the funeral service following at 11:00 in the chapel. Ms. Mayo will be laid to rest in Brandon Memorial Gardens.
Diane was born March 2, 1954,...
John Holbrook Mohr
Sep 19, 2024
Dr. John Holbrook Mohr, a respected and beloved optometrist who worked on behalf of numerous civic and business organizations in Mississippi, passed away September 19, 2024. He was 95. John is best known as “Doc,” the founder of Mohr Vision Center in Pearl. He is most loved for his kindness, wisdom and sense of humor.
More than anything, John loved his...
Stephanie Daniels
Sep 18, 2024
Stephanie Diane Daniels passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 4, 1947, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she was the cherished daughter of Charles and Nelwyn Donnell. Tragically, after losing her mother to cancer at the tender age of nine, Stephanie was lovingly raised by her maternal grandmother, Cora Dean Jarmon, in...
Kenneth Earl Smith
Sep 17, 2024
Kenneth “Kenny” Smith or to some known as “Stump” was a son, a brother, and a world class girl dad. Kenny passed away September 16 2024 in Jackson MS at St Dominic’s Hospital.
Kenny came into the world in Laurel MS Oct 27 1959 kicking and screaming, he was the first born to P.H Smith Jr and Bobbie Ruth Smith. He...
Greyson Levi Butler Huff
Sep 13, 2024
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) For those who were blessed to know and love Greyson Huff, these marks of God’s presence in his life were clear and consistent. His infectious smile, kind spirit, and genuine warmth impacted the many who knew him as a beloved family...
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