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.
Michael Glen Smithhart
Feb 8, 2024
Michael (Mike) Glen Smithhart, 67 was received by his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Born December 5, 1956 in Azores, Portugal he lived in Pearl, MS for 55 years. He was preceded in death by parents Vernon and Lula Rhea Smithhart and brother Danny Ray Smithhart.
Mike had a smile for everyone. He loved his children and family and...
Walter Wallace Patrick
Feb 8, 2024
Walter Wallace Patrick passed away peacefully Thursday, February 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. Wallace was born to Wayne & Katie Patrick on May 27, 1945, at home in the Walters Community of Pelahatchie, Mississippi. He was the second of five siblings, and family was always of great importance to him.
In his youth, Wallace was a natural athlete;...
Maudie Fox Walker
Feb 7, 2024
Maudie Fox Walker was born in Attala County on July 15, 1931 to Marion and Francis Fox. She passed away on February 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the youngest of fourteen children. She married William H. Walker on October 2, 1953 and they were married for fifty years until his death in 2004. They were very active...
John Windham
Feb 5, 2024
John B. Windham
Forest
John B. Windham, 85, passed away at his home on Monday, February 5, 2024, in Metairie, Louisiana, with his family by his side. John was born November 27, 1938, in Homewood, Scott County, Mississippi, to the late John Elmer Windham and Esther Bruce Windham.
John graduated from Forest High School, Scott County, Mississippi, in...
Alan Monk
Feb 5, 2024
Visitation was held from 12pm till 2pm Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home-Forest
Graveside services followed the Visitation at the Good Hope Cemetery near Lena.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home was honored to serve the Monk family.
Johnathan Lynn Renfrow
Feb 5, 2024
Johnathan L. Renfrow, age 44, a resident of Lena, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 in Jackson MS. He was born on March 31, 1979 to John and Nelda Phillipson Renfrow. Johnathan enjoyed art, and was known for his drawings and paintings; he loved life, his family and his two nephews was very special to him.
Preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Lucille Pick
Feb 3, 2024
Edna Lucille (Lamm) Pick, age 103, of Brandon, Mississippi, transitioned to her heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, with the Celebration of Life service following at 2:00 PM, Pastor Otis Lichlyter...
Wilburn Lee Clyburn
Feb 2, 2024
Wilburn Lee Clyburn, 92, passed away on Fri. Feb. 2, 2024, at his home. Graveside services are 11am on Thurs. Feb. 8, 2024, at the Mississippi State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Clyburn was born in Mendenhall, MS on Dec. 17, 1932, to the late Wilburn Dee Clyburn...
David Brooks Chunn
Feb 2, 2024
David Brooks Chunn, age 69, a resident of union MS, but lived his whole life in Morton MS, was a truck driver for koch’s in Morton for many years.
Mr. Chunn was born in Kosciusko on November 15,1954. He passed away on Friday Feb 2, 2024. His favorite things to do was play dominos,pool,watching western shows,Old Gospel music and old country...
Roberta Knab
Feb 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Roberta Lynn Knab
Roberta Lynn Knab a spirited and indomitable force of nature, passed away on February 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She lived a life as vibrant and fearless as the flame that defined her character.
Born June 9, 1957, in Waukegan, IL; Roberta Lynn Bunyard navigated the journey of...
Ruth Noland
Feb 1, 2024
Sandra Ruth Noland, age 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
A Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be 2:00pm Monday, February 5, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Rev. Steve Wilson will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Alex McGarrh,...
William Edward Blue
Jan 31, 2024
William Edward “Billy” Blue Jr.
July 20, 1945 - January 31, 2024
Bill, age 77, a resident of Brandon, MS. Lived in the Jackson metro all of his life. Bill was born in Kosciusko on July 20, 1947. His peace came on Wednesday January 31, 2024.
His favorite things were riding motorcycles, cooking/grilling, listen to and playing music. His favorite music was Classic/Southern...
Thomas Stephen Stolk
Jan 31, 2024
Thomas Stephen Stolk
Brandon, MS
Thomas Stephen "Steve" Stolk born March 20, 1948, passed in the early morning hours of January 31, 2024, with his daughter at his bedside. He was a Pieces as was his beloved wife Gloria Jean "Jeannie" who preceded him in death in June 2023. Steve was born the middle child between Penelope Louise & Jon Marinus, both...
Cynthia Summer Wray
Jan 31, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Summer Wray
Brandon, MS
Cynthia “Cindy” Summer Wray, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her home.
Burial will be in Golden Link Cemetery in Anguilla, MS, on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Cindy was born in Greenville, MS on March 8, 1951, to Sedgie Alfred Summer and Alice Claudine Campbell Summer. She graduated from Belhaven College and had...
William Michael "Mickey" George
Jan 31, 2024
William Michael “Mickey” George
May 23, 1951 – January 31, 2024
William Michael “Mickey” George, 72, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2024 in Brandon, MS, surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation is Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 3, 2024,...
Jimmie Cooper Beasley, Jr
Jan 30, 2024
Jimmy Cooper Beasley passed away peacefully at Ponchatoula Community Care in Ponchatoula, LA, on January 30th, 2024, at the age of 72. Jim was born on September 22, 1951, at Pelahatchie Clinic in Mississippi, a town with a small population of 1,000 people. Jimmy Cooper Beasley Sr. and Marjorie Dell Beasley were the proud parents of their first born.
The family...
Gwen Hales
Jan 30, 2024
Gwen Hales, 64, a resident of Pearl, MS, passed away Tues. Jan. 30, 2024, at home. Graveside Services will be held at 11am Thurs. Feb. 1, 2024, at Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery in Polkville, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Ms. Hales was born Oct. 26, 1959, to Margaret Ann Polk Hales and James H....
Linda Louise Curtis
Jan 29, 2024
Linda Louise Curtis, 74, a resident of Morton, MS passed away peacefully at MS Care Center of Morton. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Linda was born in Laurel, MS to Clemen Thornton and Lee Rae Griffin Thornton. A woman who loved to travel, she lived all over Mississippi and Oklahoma during her lifetime. She was a kindhearted soul...
John Paul "Jody" Grant
Jan 28, 2024
John Paul “Jody” Grant, age 83 passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 9:00am until 10:00am. A graveside service will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Raleigh at 11:30am.
He was born on October 1, 1940, to the late...
Shirley Crenshaw Thrasher
Jan 27, 2024
Shirley Crenshaw Thrasher
Brandon, MS
Shirley Crenshaw Thrasher, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Visitation will start at 12 Noon Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, until the 2pm service in the chapel. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Shirley was born...
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