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.

Frana Carol Burnham

Frana Carol Burnham

Jan 2, 2024

Frana Carol Burnham, 52, passed away on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 at her home in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

 

Mrs. Burnham was born in Mendenhall, MS on Jan. 31, 1971.

 

She is survived by her son, Blake Burnham (Kelsey); father, Monroe Lavelle Burnham (Pat); sister, Lucy Carpenter and two brothers,...

Geraldine Massey Hunt

Geraldine Massey Hunt

Jan 1, 2024

 

Geraldine Massey Hunt

Jackson, MS

 

Geraldine Massey Hunt, 75, passed away, on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Friday at Fannin Baptist Church from 10am-11am. Services will be 11am Friday, January 5, 2024, at First Baptist Fannin.  Burial...

Mary Deloise "Dee" Eady

Mary Deloise "Dee" Eady

Dec 30, 2023

 

Mary Deloise "Dee" Eady, 73, of Forest, passed away on December 30, 2023, at her home. Visitation  will be held from 10am till 12pm Saturday, January 13, 2024  At the  OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.  Funeral services will begin at 12pm  following the Visitation.     Graveside services will not be held, the family will remain to...

Jimmie Collum Foreman Burnette

Jimmie Collum Foreman Burnette

Dec 30, 2023

Jimmie Collum Foreman Burnette, a resident of Fannin, Mississippi, passed away on December 30, 2023, at St. Catherine's Village. She was 94.

 

Born on September 23, 1929, Jimmie was one of five resilient women born to Minnie Belle and James Buchanan Collum. She spent her formative years and youth in Brandon, where she spent a great deal of time...

Craig Alan Kennedy

Craig Alan Kennedy

Dec 29, 2023

 

Craig Alan Kennedy

Craig Alan Kennedy, 72, of Brandon, MS died on December 29 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Craig suffered cardiac arrest while walking his beloved dog Dallas on Christmas morning in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Craig was born in Philadelphia, MS to Moncreath (Bud) and Ruth Ingram Kennedy.

Craig graduated from Neshoba Central High...

Richard Douglas Donald Sr.

Richard Douglas Donald Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Richard Douglas Donald Sr., 90, passed away on Fri. Dec. 29, 2023 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...

James Allen Miranda

James Allen Miranda

Dec 28, 2023

James Allen Miranda, 86, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 28, 2023, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in the...

Reba Barnett Tullos

Reba Barnett Tullos

Dec 27, 2023

 

Reba Barnett Tullos, age 75 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

A Celebration of Reba’s Life will be 1:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 11:00am.

She was born February 8, 1948, in Jackson, MS to the late John Troy Barnett and Tammy Josephine Barnett. Reba...

Walter Everett Evans

Walter Everett Evans

Dec 27, 2023

Walter Everett Evans, 86, passed away on Wed. Dec. 27, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. Jan. 3, 2024 from 10am-11am at Truitt Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Jan....

William Glen Jordan

William Glen Jordan

Dec 26, 2023

William Glen Jordan, 61, passed away on Tues. Dec. 26, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.

 

Mr. Jordan was born on Aug. 12, 1962, in Jackson, MS to the late Richard Eugene Jordan and Katherine Wells Jordan.

 

He is survived by his wife,...

Ronald G Humble Sr.

Ronald G Humble Sr.

Dec 25, 2023

Ronald Humble Sr, 79, of Harperville passed away on December 25, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital. Mr. Humble was born in Potter County, TX to George Anthony Humble and Ruth Wiser on May 31, 1944. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd at Ott and Lee in Forest from 11-2pm with a chapel service to follow.

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Kaden Scott Archer

Kaden Scott Archer

Dec 25, 2023

 

 

Kaden Scott Archer, age 18, passed away Monday December 25, 2023 at his residence. Visitation is 9 am Friday, December 29, 2023 at Pinelake Church.  Services are 11 am Friday at Pinelake with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon.

 

Kaden was  born in Hattiesburg on August 6, 2005 and has been a longtime resident of...

Vera Maxine Pace

Vera Maxine Pace

Dec 22, 2023

Vera Maxine Pace, 76, joined her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2023.  She passed away at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS.  Ms. Maxine loved the Lord and loved her family so much. She was a Daughter, Mom, Grandmother, Sister, and Great-grandmother. She always had a beautiful smile even when she didn’t feel like it, she has...

Will Mitchell

Will Mitchell

Dec 20, 2023

 

William “Will” Brady Mitchell, 1 year and 8 months old, was called home to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

A Celebration of Will’s Life will be Friday, December 29, 2023, at 2:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Dr. Darren Scoggin and Aaron N. Sibley, Sr. will...

Anita H. Measels

Anita H. Measels

Dec 20, 2023

 

Mrs. Anita H. Measels, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Newton MS. Born on April 10, 1960, to Roy and Mattie Ruth Regions Harrell. Anita attended Morton Church of God. She was an avid reader, but the love of her family brought her great joy.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and...

Betty Jean Vanderford

Betty Jean Vanderford

Dec 20, 2023

 

Betty Jean Vanderford, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 9am – 11am Friday, December 22, 2023, at Puckett Baptist Church with the service at 11am.  Burial will follow in Puckett Cemetery.

 

Betty Jean Norton Vanderford was born on July 27, 1939, in Copiah County,...

Mary C. Rhodes

Mary C. Rhodes

Dec 19, 2023

Mary C. Rhodes, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2023, in Brandon, MS. She was born on April 29, 1935, in Rayville, LA to the late Chester and Etta Carter.

Known for her warm smile and kind heart, Mary touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Her presence was like a...

William Raymond Hopper, Jr.

William Raymond Hopper, Jr.

Dec 17, 2023

 

William Raymond Hopper, Jr., 93, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 10am-11am Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with services starting at 11:00am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Raymond was born in Memphis, TN on October 18, 1930, to William Raymond Hopper, Sr.,...

Brittany L. Webb

Brittany L. Webb

Dec 16, 2023

 

On November 1, 1984, the world was gifted a special little girl.  Now Heaven has gained her back and she is being held by God’s loving arms and is in the presence of his forever love.

Brittany L. Webb of Brandon, Mississippi, left this Earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Visitation is Thursday,...

Sandy E. Brown

Sandy E. Brown

Dec 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sandy Brown

Sandy Brown, a beloved resident of Morton, Mississippi, entered into God's kingdom on December 16,2023, at the age of 65. Born on December 24, 1957, to JB and Bennet Brown, Sandy's life was marked byservice, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.Sandy served his country with pride as a member of the...

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