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.
Joan Rae Duncan Whitehead
Dec 3, 2023
Joan Rae Whitehead, 80, of Pearl passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Ms. Whitehead was born December 31, 1942, in Troy, Ohio to Robert and Helen Duncan.
Joan was a loving mother and grandmother, always doting on her children and grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and poetry.
Ms....
Geraldine White Self
Dec 2, 2023
Geraldine White Self, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Visitation will be from 11:30am-1pm on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to...
Barbara Elaine Ponds
Dec 1, 2023
Barbara Elaine Ponds (née Childress) passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, in Jackson, Mississippi, while living in Brandon. Elaine was born on June 15, 1935, to William Edward Childress Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Cates Childress. Elaine’s parents, brother William “Bill” Edward Childress Jr., and niece Karen Webb preceded her in death.
She grew up in...
Corrin Elizabeth Vestal
Dec 1, 2023
Corrin Elizabeth Vestal, 21, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Fri. Dec. 1, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Dec. 7, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Thurs. Dec. 7, 2023, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
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Jessie Jones Williamson
Nov 30, 2023
Jessie Rose Williamson was last seen at St. Dominic Hospital Nov 30, 2023 surrounded by family. After a hard fought battle with pneumonia, she decided it was time to go home. Although her family and friends are heartbroken, Jessie was one of the best people to live, so they’re sure she traveled first class to the VIP section and...
Richard "Rick" James Barnes
Nov 30, 2023
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Richard (Rick) James Barnes, of Pelahatchie, MS peacefully departed for his heavenly home.
Rick was born on June 29, 1953, in Syracuse, NY. Around the age of fourteen Rick moved to Mississippi with his family. On January 3, 1985, Rick married Kimberly Ann Barnes, and the two embarked on a love story which...
Wendell Austin Neal
Nov 29, 2023
Wendell Austin Neal, 80, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born in Morton, MS on April 5, 1943 and with the exception of a few years of education and employment, lived his entire life in the state of Mississippi.
Wendell graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a bachelor’s...
Marion Green Tatum
Nov 29, 2023
Marion Green Tatum, 70, passed away at Brandon Court Nursing Home. Visitation will be 1:00pm until 2:00pm Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will follow at 2:00pm in the chapel of the funeral home.
Marion was born in Jackson, MS on January 10, 1953, to Merideth Wells Tatum and...
Edgar Lamar Cox, Sr.
Nov 28, 2023
Edgar Lamar Cox, Sr., of Johns, MS, died on Tuesday, November 28, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He was 84. Visitation will be 10:30am - 12:15pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will follow at 12:15pm in the chapel of the funeral home with burial in Johns Cemetery....
Ray Hopkins
Nov 27, 2023
Aubrey Ray Hopkins of Brandon, MS passed away on November 27, 2023.
Ray was born on July 21, 1946, and grew up in Shreveport. He was a successful entrepreneur and businessman, with a strong career in the restaurant and seafood industries. Ray was known to many as an avid LSU Tigers fan, frequently seen at LSU sporting events and...
Sue C. Lott
Nov 27, 2023
Sue C. Lott, age 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 27, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Cornerstone Church with visitation starting at 10:00am.
Sue was born in Jackson, MS on September 19, 1947, to the late Charles Carroll and Clara Johnson Carroll.
She was proud...
Jimmy Ray Clark
Nov 27, 2023
Jimmy Ray Clark, 59, of Raleigh, MS passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 27, 2023. Mr. Clark was born February 4, 1964 to Jimmy Lee Clark and Mildred Dickerson in Laurel, MS.
Mr. Clark was an avid fisherman in his free time, and was a maintenance man by trade for 20 years and took pride in...
Betty Marie Knott
Nov 26, 2023
Betty Marie Knott, age 70 passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:00am at Grace Baptist Church, 205 Value Park Drive, Brandon, MS 39042, with visitation starting at 10:00am.
She was born in Jackson, MS on December 6, 1952, to the late Fred Long and Mildred Pugh...
Dorothy Lee Fortenberry
Nov 26, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Fortenberry, age 92, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Morton MS, surrounded by her family. Born on March 25, 1931, to William and Zettie Lee Bates Sumrall, she was one of eight children. Mrs. Dorothy lived most of her life in and around the Morton area. She married the late Charlie W. Fortenberry and God...
Sue Brightman Morrow
Nov 26, 2023
Sue Brightman Morrow, 62, passed away at home on Sunday, November 26th from a long battle with cancer. A life celebration will be held on Saturday, December 02, 2023, at Brandon First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is...
William Curtis Wallace
Nov 25, 2023
William Curtis “Curt” Wallace
Brandon, MS
William Curtis “Curt” Wallace, 54, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 11:30am until 12:45pm Monday, November 27, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with services following at 1:00pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will...
James Ryan Pace
Nov 24, 2023
Visit: 5pm-8pm Friday, December 1, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Visit: 9am-10:30am Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 11am Saturday December 2, 2023 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Thornhill Baptist Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Lynne Overby Bailey
Nov 23, 2023
Lynne Overby Cavanaugh Bailey, 78, of Oxford, MS, died on November 23.
She was predeceased by her parents, Norris Overby and Maureen Turner Overby Hale, her husband, Bill Bailey and her brothers, James (Buddy) Overby and Layne Overby. She is survived by her son, Jay Cavanaugh, his wife, Dianna, three granddaughters, Savannah, Cassidy and Delaney Cavanaugh, her brothers,...
Dianne Lindsey Fuller
Nov 22, 2023
Dianne Lindsey Fuller, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, November 27, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 2pm Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
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Mike Daniel
Nov 21, 2023
Memorial service was held at 2pm Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Visitation began at 1pm Saturday till the Service time
Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Morton is honored to serve the Daniel family.
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