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.

Gillye Robinson

Gillye Robinson

Dec 24, 2021

Mrs. Gillye Robinson, age 89, passed away at her granddaughters' home in Pearl on Friday, December 24, 2021.  Her Visitation was held 1:00pm - 2:00pm Monday, December 27, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS.  Services were held  2:00 Monday in the Chapel at the funeral Home with Family Graveside service following at New Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Morton, MS.  Bro....

Jean Palmer

Jean Palmer

Dec 23, 2021

Jean L. Palmer of Forest died peacefully on December 23rd with both children at her bedside. Memorial services will be held on Monday, December 27th at Forest Baptist Church at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 at Trinity Hall of the Church.

Jean Luedke Palmer was born to Ruth Frances Crook...

Marcia Smith

Marcia Smith

Dec 22, 2021

Marcia Lynn Smith, age 68, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Monday, December 27, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs....

Melinda Pigott

Melinda Pigott

Dec 22, 2021

Melinda Ann Pigott, age 66, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00...

Russell Jackson

Russell Jackson

Dec 22, 2021

Mr. Russell Louie Jackson, age 69, a resident of Morton passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.  His visitation was held 5pm-8pm Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton, Services were held  10am, Monday, December 27, 2021, Ott & Lee Chapel Morton with burial in  Independence United Methodist Cemetery. ...

Michael Dennis

Michael Dennis

Dec 21, 2021

Michael Ray Dennis, age 60, a lifetime resident of Lake, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton following an extended illness.

Michael was born on June 1, 1961, in Forest, MS to his parents Marshall R. Dennis and Minnie Dennis.  He was Baptist.  Michael was a carpenter and roofer.  He will be...

Ruby Greene

Ruby Greene

Dec 21, 2021

Glenda was born on October 22, 1942, in Smith County to Ambrose Harris and Ruby Wilmer Harris. She was married to Denard Greene for 40 years. Glenda was a talented cross-stitcher and had a mind as sharp as a tack. She loved to fish, shop and spend time with her grandchildren.

Glenda Greene passed away on December...

Mary Tucker

Mary Tucker

Dec 20, 2021

Mary Ruth Clark Tucker, 81, passed away Mon. Dec. 20, 2021 at the Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Dec. 23, 2021 from 1pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. Dec. 23, 2021 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial...

James Mccrary

James Mccrary

Dec 19, 2021

James H. McCrary, age 75 and a resident of Magee died Sunday, December 19, 2021, following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from the Burns Community Church with Visitation beginning at 9am till service time with interment to follow in the Burns Community Church Cemetery,  Reverend...

Roger Chambers

Roger Chambers

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Roger Dale Chambers, age 78, and a lifelong resident of Scott County, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada.

The longtime truck driver for Boutwell Butane Company served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and held affiliation with Hillsboro Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman,...

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

Dec 18, 2021

Ms. Joyce C. Smith, age 81, and a longtime resident of Scott County, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Scott Regional Hospital at Morton.

A native of Forest, Ms. Smith was a graduate of Harperville High School and a retired bookkeeper/receptionist for Russell Dental Clinic in Forest. She was a Christian by...

Dwayne "Moondog" Turner

Dwayne "Moondog" Turner

Dec 18, 2021

Dwayne "MoonDog" Turner

Morton, MS

Dwayne Turner, age 57 passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.  Visitation will be held 5pm-7pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Funeral service will be held 11am, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.  Following the...

Richard Toombs

Richard Toombs

Dec 18, 2021

Richard Harold Toombs, 72 of Brandon while surrounded by his loving family went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Visitation will be Thursday, December 23, 2021, 10am-12pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A Graveside celebration of life will follow 12:30pm at Crestview Memorial Gardens, 1106 Star Road, Brandon,...

Joe Whatley

Joe Whatley

Dec 18, 2021

Joe Ledger Whatley Pearl, MS

Joe Ledger Whatley, 81, joined his heavenly father and reunited with his bride on December 18, 2021.  Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, December 21, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 9:30am prior. ...

Alice Bryant

Alice Bryant

Dec 18, 2021

Alice Faye “Dit” Bryant, 73, passed away on Sat. Dec. 18, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Dec. 20, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Tues. Dec. 21, 2021 from 12pm-12:45pm at Flowood Baptist Church in Flowood, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Tues....

David Messer

David Messer

Dec 18, 2021

David Lamar Messer Sr., 63, passed away Sat. Dec. 18, 2021 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Dec. 30, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Thurs. Dec. 30, 2021 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl, MS. Graveside Services are 3pm on Thurs....

Jerwood Bailey Jr.

Jerwood Bailey Jr.

Dec 15, 2021

Mr. Jerwood D. Bailey Jr. age 58, a resident of Morton MS, passed away Wednesday, December 15, at home surrounded by family. Mr. Baily was a Christian by Faith, he enjoyed reading, playing video games, but loving and spending time with his family brought him great joy.

Preceding Mr. Bailey in death were his...

Evelyn Waltman

Evelyn Waltman

Dec 14, 2021

Funeral services for Ms. Evelyn Emmons Waltman, a lifelong resident of Lake will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Duncan and Rev. Don Savell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest is in charge of arrangements.

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Linda Guyse

Linda Guyse

Dec 12, 2021

Linda Herron Guyse, age 61, a resident of Morton formerly of Forest, died Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Linda was born to her parents Pete Herron and Alice Herron Livingston in Jackson on April 10, 1960.  She was a lifelong resident of this area, a member of Homewood Methodist Church.  Linda was in...

Tommy Henson

Tommy Henson

Dec 12, 2021

Tommy Houston Henson, 76 of Brandon, died of heart failure on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be 3:00pm Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Brandon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Larsen officiating.

Tommy was born on July 24, 1945, in Red Bay, Alabama to Ruby Hughes Henson and Leslie Taylor Henson....

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