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.
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...
Yaretzi Matilda Moya
Sep 15, 2023
Baby Yaretzi Matilda Moya was born into the arms of Jesus on September 15, 2023 in Jackson, MS.
She leaves behind her mother and father, Milenny and Eric Moya; her siblings, Maxiliano and Emir Moya, and a host of family and friends who would have loved this precious baby so much.
There will be a funeral Mass for...
Mary Ellie Hollingsworth
Sep 15, 2023
Mary Ellie Harrison Hollingsworth passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. A visitation will be held Monday, September 18, 2023, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Forest, Mississippi. A second visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00am prior to the 11:00am service at Sharon Primitive Baptist Church, Lake, Mississippi. A short internment...
Donald Eugene Charbonnet
Sep 13, 2023
Donald Eugene Charbonnet, 74, passed away on Wed. Sept. 13, 2023 at Merit Health Brandon Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 from 10am-11am at All Saints Episcopal Church located at 147 Daniel Lake Blvd. Jackson, MS 39212. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 at All Saints...
Dena Gayle White Burleson
Sep 12, 2023
Dena Gayle White Burleson entered this world on Jan. 7, 1949, at the small hospital in Picayune, MS. Her mother, Marietta Mitchell White had returned to her parent’s home to have the baby and her father, Hiram, made it to Picayune in time for the birth.
The family of three returned to their home in Silver Creek, MS. At...
Ricky Dale Neal
Sep 10, 2023
Ricky D. Neal
Morton, MS
Ricky Dale Neal, age 75, a resident of Morton passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023, at New Liberty Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at 9:00am, with a 11:00am Service and a graveside to...
William Michael Runnels
Sep 9, 2023
William Michael (Mike) Runnels, a hardworking man who spent his career working off shore on the oil rigs, passed away on September 9, 2023, at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1957, in Jackson, MS. With a heavy heart, we announce his departure from this earthly realm. Mike led a life filled with adventure and passion....
Linda Warren
Sep 9, 2023
Linda Warren
Forest
Linda Warren, a lifelong resident of the Homewood died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 9, 2023, one day past her 82nd birthday following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with...
Pamela Ann Batte
Sep 9, 2023
Pamela Ann Wilkerson Batte, faithful servant of God, has gone home to Jesus. Beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and thoughtful friend to SO many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 73 following complications with Alzheimer’s.
Pamela was born on May 23, 1950 to parents, Alton R....
Betty L Tompkins
Sep 8, 2023
Mrs. Betty L. Tompkins, age 59, a resident of Morton, MS, passed away on September 8, 2023 at home. Betty was born in Starkville, MS on, March 9, 1964, to, Willie and Mary Luke Fuller. She was a Christian and was of the Baptist faith, before her falling heath, Betty worked in the poultry industry.
Survived by one son, Michael...
Esther Ruth Williams
Sep 8, 2023
Esther Ruth Williams, 94, of Brandon, MS peacefully passed away September 8, 2023, at Magnolia Senior Care in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. with services following at 1:00 pm in the chapel. Interment will follow in Johns Cemetery.
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Dreta A. Latham
Sep 7, 2023
Dreta Agnes Townsend Latham passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:50 pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church, in Forkville, MS, with the Funeral following at 3:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Bro. Jacob King and Bro. Don Wilson. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
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Benjamin Ellis Hare
Sep 5, 2023
Benjamin Ellis Hare, a devoted Christian, Bama fan, loving husband, father, and proud United States Army veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Forest, Mississippi, on September 5, 2023, after an arduous battle with a long-term illness over which his fervent hope to achieve victory never wavered. Born March 28, 1956, in Amite, Louisiana, to Charles B....
Gerry David Harmon
Sep 5, 2023
Gerry David Harmon 58 of Lake Mississippi was born June 25, 1965
at Newton Hospital in Newton Mississippi. He passed from this life Tuesday September 5th around 5:57 pm at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson Mississippi.
Gerry was very mechanically inclined. He loved big diesel trucks, heavy equipment, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Gerry was a compassionate man and...
Thomas Currie Hudson
Sep 4, 2023
Thomas Currie Hudson, 71, passed away on Mon. Sept. 4, 2023 at Merritt Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 8, 2023 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and from 1:30pm-2:30pm on Sat. Sept. 9, 2023 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2:30pm...
Richard Samuel Tucker Sr.
Sep 4, 2023
Richard Samuel Tucker Sr., 83, passed away on Mon. Sept. 4, 2023, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 8, 2023, from 12pm-2:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2:30pm on Fri. Sept. 8, 2023, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...
John Cage Scott, III
Sep 4, 2023
John Cage Scott, III, born on February 24, 1952 in Jackson, MS, passed away on September 4, 2023 in Florence, MS. John was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He was known for his kind heart, strong faith, and love for his family.
John had a deep passion for studying the Bible, particularly the book...
Johnnie Katherine Chapman Carter
Sep 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Johnnie Katherine Chapman Carter. She was born on May 18, 1939, at the Chapman family home in Hickory, MS and passed away September 4, 2023, at home in Brandon, MS surrounded by her loved ones.
Johnnie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
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