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.
Billy Wayne Shoemaker
Sep 3, 2023
Billy Wayne Shoemaker passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Brandon, MS. Billy was born August 19, 1960 to Wayne and Bobbie Shoemaker and lived in the Forest area most of his life.
Mr. Shoemaker was a carpenter by trade, often working with his father at their business. He loved to build things and was a very talented...
Odis Lamar Cole
Sep 1, 2023
Odis Lamar Cole, a loving husband, and devoted father passed away on September 1st, 2023 in Brandon, Mississippi. He was born on August 9th, 1942 in Walnut Grove, Mississippi to Lamar Layton Cole and Susie Pearl Babb Cole. Odis will always be remembered for his laid-back nature, his knack for storytelling, and his heart of gold.Odis had a remarkable career...
Jonathan Charles Ray
Aug 31, 2023
Jonathan Charles Ray of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away on August 31, 2023, in Big Lake, Texas. He was born on May 26, 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jonathan lived a vibrant life filled with love, passion, and adventure. He was an adoring husband to Angela Ray and a devoted father to his children Chloe, Brantley, and Aubreigh. Jonathan's family...
Vivian D. Phipps
Aug 30, 2023
VIVIAN D. PHIPPS
September 19, 1932 - August 30, 2023)
Vivian D. Phipps passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born September 19, 1932, in Cohay, Mississippi.
She was a...
Thelma Jewel Weaver
Aug 26, 2023
Thelma Jewel “Judy” Weaver, age 81, resident of Leesburg, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Raleigh, MS. She was born on April 2, 1942 in Rankin County to Arnold Lee Harrell and Annie Martha Renfrow Harrell. She married Victor O’Neal Weaver and they made their home in Leesburg for many years. She was a member of Rehobeth...
Shirley Donahoe Mann
Aug 25, 2023
Shirley Donahoe Mann, 72, of Madison, MS, passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital on August 25th, 2023. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 1, 2023, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Fri. Sept. 1, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the...
Zachery Brent Holmes
Aug 25, 2023
Mr. Zachery Brent Holmes, age 27, a resident of Philadelphia, passed from this life on August 25, 2023 in Carthage, MS. Born on August 15,1996 to Robin Hines Holmes. Zachery loved to play video games, listening to music, he enjoyed the outdoors, from swimming to riding his four wheeler, but family was very important, and spending time with them brought...
"Bo" Wesley Keeton
Aug 24, 2023
"Bo" Wesley Keeton passed from this life at his residence in Phenix City, AL on August 24, 2023. Aged 90 years, Bo was born on May 9th, 1933 to James Roland Ed Keeton and Delia Manus Keeton in Winston County, MS. Visitation for Bo will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS on Tuesday, August...
Jarrette Wayne Yates
Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday, August 22,2023 at 1030 Hours: Jarrette Wayne Yates, age 76, Husband, Father, Grandfather and American Veteran and a Veteran for Christ, has received his Calling from The Most High God. His duties will be to Live an Eternal life and more Abundantly.
The family will have a Memorial Service at 12:00pm, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Two Mile Baptist...
Gary Richard Giachelli
Aug 21, 2023
Gary Richard Giachelli, age 71, passed on August 21, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, surrounded by his family, and closest friends. Gary was a resilient man, who fought the good fight of faith until the Lord called him home.
Gary was born on October 30, 1951, in Leland, MS to John and Carness Giachelli. He was...
Reginia Hacker-Hayes
Aug 19, 2023
Reginia Ann Hacker-Hayes was taken too soon from her earthly home on August 19, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1977 to Larry Hacker Sr. and Deborah Sanderson Pinter in Jackson, Ms. A visitation will be held for family and friends to remember her life on Friday, August 25 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest from...
Phillip Wayne Shaw
Aug 19, 2023
Phillip Wayne Shaw
Florence, MS
Phillip Wayne Shaw, 62, passed away on August 19, 2023, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Phillip was born on April 3, 1961. He was a carpenter by trade.
Survivors include his children,...
Peggy Joyce Brewer
Aug 18, 2023
Peggy Joyce Brewer, beloved wife, sister, mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother, known as Mimi, passed away on August 18, 2023, in Brandon, MS. She was a devoted educator who dedicated her life to shaping young minds. Born on December 4, 1936, in Lake Wales, FL., Peggy Joyce Durough Brewer lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and a passion...
Paula Ann Williams
Aug 17, 2023
Paula Ann Williams
Mendenhall, MS
Paula Ann Williams, 68, died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Mendenhall, MS.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 24, 2023 at 10:30 am at Dobson/Holliman Cemetery in Gulfport, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is in charge of Arrangements.
Paula was born in Whitney, Texas. ...
Thomas Edward Holcomb
Aug 17, 2023
Thomas Edward Holcomb, better known as Pete, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 17, 2023. Visitation will be held on August 20, 2023 at 11:30am until the 1:00pm funeral service in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will be in Mackey Boshell Cemetery in Alabama.
Pete...
Curtis "Cuz" Robinson
Aug 16, 2023
Curtis "Cuz" Robinson, 68, passed away on Wed. Aug. 16, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug. 20, 2023 from 2pm-5pm and on Mon. Aug. 21, 2023 from 9am-10am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. Aug. 21, 2023...
Carrie Massey
Aug 16, 2023
Mrs. Carrie Massey, age 90, a resident of Morton, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at River Oaks Hospital, Flowood MS. Born on October 10. 1932 to David and Mammie Renfrow Martin. Mrs. Carrie loved life and family, spending time with them gave her great joy; a member of East Morton Baptist Church and was a faithful until...
Velma Gates Bicker
Aug 16, 2023
Velma Gates Bicker, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Merit Health Rankin . Visitation is 10 am Friday, August 18, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be held Friday at 11 am at the funeral home with at 3 pm entombment at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. Rev. Jude Reaux will officiate....
Lance Walden Russell
Aug 15, 2023
Lance Russell was born on September 7th, 1966, to Dan and Joy Russell. He attended Brandon Academy, Hinds Community College, and the University of Southern Mississippi. He attended the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, where he trained with Emeril Lagasse, among others. He owned Glenwalden’s Restaurant and Cafe Southern Star, At the end of his life, he worked for...
Charlotte Husband Webb
Aug 15, 2023
Charlotte Webb of Madison, Mississippi peacefully left her earthly body and home Tuesday evening, August 15. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, daughter and son-in-law as they cheered her on to follow her course and to fall into the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Charlotte was born February 10, 1942 in Augusta, Georgia to Troy Husband and Eva...
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