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.
Alice Laverne Moss
Oct 30, 2023
Alice Laverne Allen Moss, 81 years old, sadly passed away on October 30, 2023, in Springfield, MO.
Alice was born on October 26, 1942, to John F. Allen and Lee Odom Allen in Kosciusko, MS. She spent much of her adult life living in the surrounding suburbs of Jackson, MS. She had moved to Highlandville, Mo in December 2022 to...
Francis Marie Burkes Adams
Oct 30, 2023
Francis Marie Burkes Adams passed into her savior's arms on Monday, October 30, 2023.
Mrs. Adams was born on June 11, 1943 to Caleb Taylor Burkes and Oda Ozell Craig Burkes in Homewood, Mississippi.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pete Adams, and 3 siblings: her older sister, Mattie Irene Boyles, brothers James Taylor...
Sawyer Joseph Megehee
Oct 27, 2023
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Sawyer Megehee of Brandon, 21, died October 27, 2023. Sawyer was born August 29, 2002, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was a junior at the University of Mississippi. His love of math led him to major in accountancy. Sawyer loved on campus life...
Dolly Anne Smith Weger
Oct 26, 2023
Dolly Anne Smith Weger, age 84, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was a resident of Hattiesburg, MS. Born February 21, 1939, to parents James Elmer Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth Bernice Rube Smith of Lake, MS, she was the fourth of five children.
She married Allen Harrison Weger, Sr. and together they had 5 children, Allen, Tammy,...
Louise Neely
Oct 26, 2023
Louise Neely, age 97 of Richland, affectionately known as GiGi, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on May 26, 1926, in Hinds County, Mississippi. Throughout her life, Louise had a deep love for her community and a passion for helping others.
Louise's proudest accomplishments were her dedicated work with AARP in Richland,...
Virginia Mangum Lewis
Oct 26, 2023
Virginia Mangum Lewis
June 25,1936 - October 26, 2023
Opal Virginia Mangum Lewis, 87, a longtime resident of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away at Cooperwood Senior Living in Flowood, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Floral Hills Memory Garden in...
John Chapman "Johnny" Rogers
Oct 25, 2023
A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Mon. Oct. 30, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest, MS. Visitation will be on Mon. Oct. 30, 2023 from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Burial will follow the services at Pulaski Cemetery. A full obituary will be uploaded when completed.
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Zachary Taylor Hederman, Jr.
Oct 23, 2023
Zachary Taylor Hederman, of Jackson, Mississippi, died October 23, 2023, leaving a tremendous void in the lives of his friends and family, but further enriching them with wonderful memories and experiences that he was able to provide through his success and unique personality. Zach was born in Jackson on February 16, 1948. He graduated Murrah High School and...
Christopher Thomas Daughdrill
Oct 20, 2023
Christopher Thomas Daughdrill, affectionately known as Chris, passed away at the age of 48, on October 20, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born on September 17, 1975, in Jackson, Mississippi. Chris had a successful career working offshore for 28 years.Chris was a man who cherished his time at home with Lauren and their two sons, Brayden Thomas Daughdrill and...
Kris M Upton
Oct 20, 2023
Kris Megan Walters-Upton, 40, passed away on Friday, October 20,2023 in Hinds County, MS. The visitation will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10am -12 noon, at Roosevelt State Park Lodge, her Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 12 at Roosevelt, State Park in the main lodge located at 2149 Highway 13 South Morton, Mississippi 39117. She was born on...
John Michael Vanderford
Oct 20, 2023
John Michael Vanderford, 47, passed away on Friday Oct. 20, 2023 in Madison County, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Oct. 23, 2023 from 4pm-8pm and on Tues. Oct. 24, 2023 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Oct. 24, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel...
Bob Henry Mayo, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Bob Henry Mayo, Jr. age 77, and a resident of Midland, TX passed away on October 19, 2023.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Eastern Cemetery in Forest, MS.
Bob was born to Bob Henry Mayo and Dale King Mayo on July 22, 1946. After the death of his mother, Dale,...
Grace C Curry
Oct 19, 2023
Grace C. Curry, 78, of Pearl, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Columbia Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be Friday, October 27, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and again on Saturday, October 28, starting at 10am at the funeral home with an 11am graveside service to follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens...
William Franklin "Tripp" Stewart III
Oct 19, 2023
William Franklin Stewart III (affectionately known as Tripp) passed away at his home in Morton, MS on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the early age of 43. Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:30 with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at Lakeland Place Memorial...
Carl Gailey
Oct 19, 2023
Reuben Carlton Gailey was born on August 27, 1931, in Commerce, GA to Leatus T. Gailey and Nettie C. McGinnis. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson at the age of 92, after a brief illness. After high school Carlton enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean War as a...
Shirley Faye George
Oct 18, 2023
Shirley Faye George, age, 69, Formerly of Kosciusko MS, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home in Wesson, MS. She enjoyed eating out at Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel; other hobbies were watching TV especially Bones, cooking shows and Hallmark. She was an introvert that loved the color purple and was an avid reader.
Shirley's family...
Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo
Oct 14, 2023
Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo falleció el 14 de Octubre de 2023. Nació el 19 de Julio de 2004.
Su madre y su padre son Juana Carmelo Gómez y Francisco Silvestre Marcos. Él es de San Mateo Ixtatan, Guatemala y vivía en Forest, MS.
Los arreglos de visitas están pendientes.Se agregará un obituario completo.El velorio se llevará a cabo de 10...
Don Turberville
Oct 14, 2023
Gerald Donald “Don” Turberville, age 84 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with his wife by his side.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:30am at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation starting at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens.
He was...
Clarence Lamar Twiner
Oct 13, 2023
Clarence Lamar Twiner
Bandon, MS
Clarence Lamar Twiner, 79, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral service at Brandon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Lamar was born November 23, 1943, to...
Mary Ola Breazeale
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Ola Breazeale, age 87 of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 13, 2023.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be at 11:00am Monday, October 16, 2023, at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 9:00am. A graveside service will follow at 4:00pm at Mount Carmel Baptist Cemetery in Noxapater, MS.
She...
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