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.
Reginald Winstead Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
Reginald Grant Winstead, Jr. was born on January 12, 1938, to the late Reginald Grant Winstead, Sr. and Beulah Collum Winstead. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Irene Everitt, on August 21, 1959. Reginald settled with his family in Leesburg, Mississippi, where he farmed cotton until he retired in 2000. He and Phyllis then moved to Shiloh,...
Marie Barnes
Apr 2, 2023
Anna Marie Barnes, age 80, a lifelong resident of the Pulaski community died Sunday, April 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral home...
John Bailey
Apr 2, 2023
John Marion Bailey, age 80, a longtime resident of the Steele community, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at UMMC in Jackson with his loving wife of 31 years by his side. Visitation will be held from 5pm-8pm Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in the chapel of the Ott &...
Sandra Moon
Apr 2, 2023
Sandra Jean Moon, 76, a resident of Greenville, MS, passed away on Sun. April 2, 2023 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. April 7, 2023 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Fri. April 7, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral...
Cameron Mohr
Apr 1, 2023
A funeral service will be held at 1pm Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. His visitation will start at 11am Saturday at the church. There will be a 3pm graveside service at Black Jack Baptist Church in Vaughan, MS,( Yazoo County ).
Cameron “Pace” Mohr lived life his way....
Charles Kern
Mar 30, 2023
Charles E. “Charlie” Kern, 69, a resident of Brandon, passed away on Thursday March 30, 2023 at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland. He was born to Burton Daniel Kern, Jr. and Mae Ellene (Weems) Kern on August 9, 1953. He was a gifted, self-taught carpenter, motorcycle enthusiast and ATV mechanic, and could build anything he set his mind to. In...
Ruby Fountain
Mar 29, 2023
RUBY FAYE (Rone) FOUNTAIN was born December 16, 1924, to parents Henry Rone and Effie Pickle Rone of Attala County near Ethel, Mississippi. Ruby was an excellent student and graduated from Ethel High School in 1942. She then graduated from Holmes Community College in 1944, and in 1946 she earned a B.S. in Home Economics from Mississippi State...
Drew Troxler
Mar 28, 2023
On Tuesday, March 28th, Andrew Thomas “Drew” Troxler departed this world and was welcomed by his Lord and Savior and reunited with his son Baker, who no doubt ran and jumped into his daddy’s arms. A Celebration of Drew’s Life will be 3:30pm Monday, April 3, 2023, at Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon with visitation beginning at 2:00pm....
David Williamson
Mar 28, 2023
David Paul Williamson passed from this life to the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2023.
He was born to Lonzo and Retha (Emmons) Williamson on July 31, 1946, joining brother Creston and sister Joan. They were later joined by brothers Sollie and Charles and briefly by infant sister, Glenda.
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James David Weeks
Mar 27, 2023
Visitation: 5-8pm Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Services: 11am Thursday, March 30, 2023 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Morton Memorial Gardens
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Mr. James David...
K.E. Prestage
Mar 27, 2023
Kavanaugh “K.E.” Edmond Prestage, age 97 passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at the MS State Veterans Home in Jackson.
A Celebration of K.E.’s Life will be 12:00pm Wednesday, March 29, 2023, with Brother Joey Griffin officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Charles Prestage, Mike...
Frank Johnson III
Mar 27, 2023
Frank Lee Johnson III, 61, a resident of Pearl, MS, passed away on Mon. March 27, 2023 at UMC Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. March 31, 2023 from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Fri. March 31, 2023 at the Ott...
Chris Curtis
Mar 27, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Pierce Curtis, age 34, was called to his heavenly home on March 27th, 2023.
A Celebration of Chris’s Life will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 1:00 pm in The Venue at Pinelake Church. Visitation will be from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Curtis, Zack Ponder, Ty...
Lindsey Earwood
Mar 26, 2023
Lindsey Andrew Earwood, 61, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a graveside service at 2pm Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Brandon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1pm until 1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Wednesday prior to the graveside.
Lindsey was...
Clarence Burnham
Mar 24, 2023
Clarence L. Burnham, 95, a resident of Jackson, MS, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 11am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Monday, March 27, 2023...
Corvain Brantley
Mar 24, 2023
Corvain C. Brantley, age 82, and a resident of Forest died peacefully early Friday morning, March 24, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Forest Baptist Church with a Visitation at the church beginning at 2pm. Interment to follow the service in the Harperville Cemetery. Rev. Reid...
James P Shepherd Jr.
Mar 24, 2023
Mr. James P. Shepherd Jr., age 84, a resident of Morton, MS passed away on, March 24, 2023, in Jackson MS. Born on June 19, 1938 to James P. Shepherd Sr. and Grace P. Derrick Shepherd. James lived most of his life around Morton and Scott County. Later married Ella Mary Brown, they started their family,...
Dustin Powell
Mar 23, 2023
Dustin Marshall Powell, 43, a resident of Brandon, MS. passed away on Thurs. March 23, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 1, 2023 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sat. April 1, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon,...
Peggy Sullivan
Mar 22, 2023
Peggy Sullivan, age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest, MS.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Forest Baptist Church with visitation starting at 1:00 pm. Bro. Reid Stevens will be officiating. The burial will take place at the Conehatta...
Frances Shirley
Mar 21, 2023
Frances Lucille King Burnham Shirley
Brandon, MS
Frances Lucille King Burnham Shirley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin. Services will be 11am Friday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 9am. Burial will follow in Everett Cemetery in White Oak, MS.
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