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.
John Edward Harrison
Sep 26, 2023
A memorial service will be held 2pm Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton was honored to take care of the Harrison Family.
Tony M. Weeks
Sep 25, 2023
Mr. Tony M. Weeks, age 76, a resident of the Kalem Community passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held 11am-12:50pm Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Kalem Community Church. Service will be held 1pm Saturday at Kalem Community Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ott and Lee...
Jane Elizabeth Guyton
Sep 25, 2023
Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Bennett Guyton, age 86, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.
Visitation will be from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, September 28, 2023. A Graveside Service will follow at 3:00pm at Sallis Cemetery in Sallis, MS.
Jane was born in Kosciusko, MS on January 31, 1937, to the...
Mike Scrimpshire
Sep 24, 2023
James Michael Scrimpshire, known to most as Mike, passed away on September 24, 2023. Mike was born November 24, 1950, in Laurel, MS. Mike was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Mike was a hard worker, inventor, electronic engineer, softball coach, and businessman. Mike loved the outdoors, fishing, and watching sporting games, but most of all, he loved caring...
Virgil David Batte
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Virgil David Batte, age 65, a resident of Forest passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held 5-8pm Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-12pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Chapel service will be held at 12pm Wednesday, September 27,...
Betty Helen Hall
Sep 23, 2023
Betty Helen Clark Hall, 77, passed away on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 at her home in Pearl, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 at Crossroads Baptist Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Betty Helen Clark Hall was born March 16, 1946 in...
Quinn Wilson
Sep 22, 2023
Mr. Quinn Wilson, 54, a resident of Byram, MS, passed away unexpectedly on Fri. Sept. 22, 2023 at his home. Visitation will be held on Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 from 9am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10:30am on Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS....
V.J. Stegall
Sep 22, 2023
VJ Stegall, age 86, died September 22 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Kosciusko, Ms.
VJ was born on April 6, 1937, in Flora, MS to now deceased parents Vardaman and Jesse Stegall. He graduated from Morton High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Delta State College, and a master’s degree from Mississippi State College.
He met and married Carolyn...
Patricia Jean "PJ" Loper Baker
Sep 21, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean (PJ) Loper Baker, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished Mimi, and beloved sister. PJ left this world on September 21, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.
PJ was born on April 2nd, 1960, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She graduated from Franklin County High School in Winchester,...
James M Prescott
Sep 21, 2023
James Monroe Prescott of Lena, MS passed away on September 21, 2023 from injuries in a automobile accident. There will be no service at this time.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Prescott and Lucille Herron Brownlee; wife, Sadie Boykin Prescott.
He is survived by his sister, Brenda Sinclair of TX; niece, Candice Sinclair Mettz of...
Michelle Berry
Sep 21, 2023
Linda Michelle Berry, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born on January 19, 1967, in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. Michelle's devotion to her family and her unwavering faith in God defined her life.
Those fortunate enough...
Bessie S Bowman
Sep 19, 2023
Mrs. Bessie Bowman, age 81, passed away on September 19, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 29, 1941 to Oscar and Gladys Buchanan Smith in Pelahatchie, MS and lived most of her life there. Mrs. Bessie was a member of Leesburg Baptist Church, she loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them; her grandkids were...
Jimmy Carter
Sep 18, 2023
James “Jimmy” Roy Carter, 89, of Pelahatchie, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on September 18, 2023. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Thursday, September 21, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Friday, September 22, at Antioch Baptist Church in Brandon, MS...
Trudie Bell Shoemaker
Sep 18, 2023
Mrs. Trudie Bell Shoemaker, age 90, a resident of Morton, MS, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 in Morton, MS.
Born, March 2, 1933 to, Simp and Agnes Fitzhugh Lampkin. Mrs. Trudie was a Christian and a member of Line Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed working, "yard work", her Church and her family, Mrs. Trudie is preceded...
Richard Thomas "Dicky" Binford
Sep 17, 2023
Richard Thomas “Dicky” Binford passed away September 17, 2023, in Jackson, MS at the age of 67. Richard was born on February 11, 1956, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late LLoyd T. Binford and Frances Bolton Binford.Richard had fond memories of his childhood growing up in Tupelo. His favorite memories were spending time with his grandfather at Rosealba near Pontotoc,...
John Randall Sims
Sep 17, 2023
John Randall Sims, affectionally known as “Johnny”, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held 2pm Wednesday from the Ott & Lee...
Sandra Dabbs Rogers
Sep 17, 2023
Sandra Dabbs Rogers, 83, passed away peacefully on September 17th surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi on Thursday Sept 21st at 2:00pm. A Service of Remembrance will follow at 3:30pm officiated by Mr. Gary Blakeney.
Sandra was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi on May 9, 1940 to Dr. Rome Turner...
Richard Lynn McMillian
Sep 16, 2023
Chief Ricky McMillian, native of Belzoni, 56, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He served as Flowood Chief of Police since 2018, a dedicated officer of thirty-five years, and was an honored member of the Flowood community.
Chief McMillian’s passion for helping others began early in his life. He is a second...
Tom P. Nelson
Sep 16, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Pinkney Nelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2023, in Brandon, Mississippi.
He was born on July 29, 1932, in Monticello, Mississippi to the late Dewitt and Ottis Nelson. He served in the U.S Army during the Korean War.
He had an unwavering devotion...
Betty Rene "Meemaw" May
Sep 16, 2023
Betty Rene “Meemaw” May, 86, passed away on Sat. Sept. 16, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Sept. 18, 2023 from 5pm-7pm and on Tues. Sept. 19, 2023 from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Tues. Sept. 19, 2023 at the Ott...
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