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.
Rual Sanford
Jul 10, 2023
Rual Sanford, 83, passed away on Mon. July 10, 2023 at the Brandon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. July 11, 2023 from 1:30pm-2:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 3pm on Tues. July 11, 2023 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Mr. Sanford...
Clara Baker Tatum
Jul 9, 2023
Clara Baker Tatum, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Brandon, Mississippi. Born on February 10, 1931, in Rankin County, Mississippi, Clara's life was filled with an abundance of love and joy that she wholeheartedly shared with those around her.
Clara was a woman of many talents and passions. She had...
Chalon Huffman
Jul 9, 2023
Martha "Chalon" Huffman, a luminous beacon of compassion and selflessness, met Jesus on July 9, 2023. She spent over 40 years dedicating herself to the well-being of others, both in her professional life as a nurse and as a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Her light will forever shine in the hearts of those she touched.
Chalon was...
Ophelia King Hillhouse
Jul 8, 2023
Ophelia King Hillhouse, age 78, and a lifelong resident of Forest, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held form 9am till 10am Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest, with graveside services to follow in the Hillhouse Family Cemetery with Bro. Andy Boles officiating.
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Patricia Annett Stubbs Heinrich
Jul 8, 2023
Patricia Annett Stubbs Heinrich's loved ones and community are deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable woman who lived a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished connections. Born on October 28, 1955, in West Plains, Missouri, Patricia brought immeasurable joy to her family and friends throughout her 67 years of life. Tragically, she passed away on July 8,...
Jonathan E. Stampley
Jul 8, 2023
Jonathan E. Stampley, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 8, 2023, in Pelahatchie, MS. He was born on December 16, 1974, in Jackson, MS. Jonathan's life was marked by his passion for fishing, hunting, working on his truck, he loved spending time with his father-in-law, Jimmy Turner, and above all, his love for his family and...
Destiny Adrianna Randall
Jul 8, 2023
Destiny Adrianna Randall, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, cousin, and friend, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home in Morton, MS. She was born on April 16, 1997, in Flowood and brought immeasurable joy to the lives of those around her throughout her short but impactful life.Destiny was a vibrant young woman who had a zest for life and...
Inez Jones Haskins Neely
Jul 6, 2023
Lutie Inez Jones Neely was born May 26, 1928 to a farm family of Woodie Jones and Magnolia Jones in the Martinville community of Simpson County, Mississippi. Inez lived the typical farming life with a total of 9 siblings and graduated from Mendenhall High School in 1947. After heading to Jackson, MS to attend Business College, she met...
Kelvin Burt
Jul 6, 2023
Walter Kelvin Burt, age 57, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 6, 2023. He went peacefully surrounded by family in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Natchez, MS on May 21, 1966 where he resided until he and his family moved to Brandon, MS in 1987, where he spent the remainder of...
Jessie Lee "Elmo" Russell
Jul 5, 2023
Jessie L. “Elmo” Russell, age 68, a resident of Morton, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born November 20, 1954 in Mt Olive, MS, Elmo has lived most of his life in the Morton area. Elmo was a hard worker, he worked at BC Rogers for many years and for a propane...
Roger Glenn Garrett
Jul 5, 2023
Roger Glenn Garrett, beloved husband, brother, father, and friend, passed away on July 5, 2023, in Brandon, MS. He was born on March 25, 1953, in Hammond, LA to the late William Neal Garrett and Mary Virginia Gobert Garrett. Roger's warm presence and kind-hearted nature will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Roger's educational journey led him to Delta...
Charlie Cotton
Jul 3, 2023
Albert “Charlie” Charles Cotton, age 73, passed away at home on Monday, July 3, 2023.
He was born in Jackson, MS on October 10, 1949, to the late Edward Vincent Cotton and Maggie Sue Rogers Cotton.
Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, collecting antiques, and studying the history of Brandon. Charlie loved to make people laugh. He served his country...
William "Bill" Robert Lee Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
William “Bill” Robert Lee Jr., passed away on Mon. July 3, 2023 at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. July 6, 2023 from 9:30am-11am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Thurs. July 6, 2023 at Brandon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Brandon Memorial Gardens...
Barry Joe Marshall
Jul 2, 2023
Barry Joe Marshall, 53, loving husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Barry, the oldest of three children, was born on April 26, 1970, in Memphis, TN, to Joe Edwin Marshall, Jr., and Pamela Jo Birmingham Marshall.
When Barry was 3 years old, he moved with his family to French Camp, MS, to be...
Shelby Jean Porter
Jul 2, 2023
Shelby Jean Porter, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 2, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on December 19, 1937, in Washington County, Mississippi to Jesse Graham Amason and Etta Marie Harmon Amason. Shelby will forever be cherished for her love of life and unwavering dedication to her family.Shelby had a zest for...
Vernell Goldman
Jul 1, 2023
Vernell Goldman, a beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023, in Vero Beach Florida at the age of 86. He is survived by his adoring wife, Florence Isaac Goldman; children, Mark (Sylvia) and John (Annabelle); and sister, Syble Myers.
Vernell was born in Philadelphia Mississippi on May 2, 1937. His childhood in...
Carbie E. Farris
Jul 1, 2023
Carbie Eugene Farris, a resident of Flora MS, was born January 19, 1932, and passed from this life July 1, 2023. At the age of 91 years, 5 months and 12 days. He was preceded in death by his father, General Lee Farris, his mother, Ethel (Long) Farris, one son, Larry Eugene Farris, two brothers GL and Dale Farris, and...
Jessie Bowlin Lowry
Jun 30, 2023
Jessie Bowlin Lowry, age 89, of Brandon, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Jessie was born in Panther Burn, MS on April 19, 1934, to Jesse Allen Bowlin and Zera E. Hill Bowlin.
On July 2, 1954, in Greenwood, MS, Jessie married the love of her life, Howard Allen (H.A.) Lowry. H.A’s career path took them...
Richard Alan Warwick
Jun 29, 2023
Richard Alan Warwick, 63, of Houston TX passed away on June 29, 2023. A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm Saturday, July 13 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, Ms. Interment will be at Morton Memorial Gardens, no graveside service will be held.
He was born June 21, 1960 in Jackson, MS to Richard Lynwood Warwick and Elaine...
Sarah Ruth Roncali
Jun 28, 2023
Sarah Ruth Roncali peacefully entered into eternal rest June 28, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Newton, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 1st from 9-11am followed by service in the Ott and Lee Chapel in Forest, MS. Graveside service and burial will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Lawrence, MS.
Mrs. Roncali was...
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