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.

Geraldine Bagley

Geraldine Bagley

Jul 16, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine Warren Bagley, age 88, and a longtime resident of Forest passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson after a brief illness.

Mrs. Bagley was a lifelong resident of Scott County, and will be remembered as one who acknowledged where her strength for this journey came...

Patricia Phyfer

Patricia Phyfer

Jul 15, 2021

Patricia Irene Phyfer, age 70, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1142 Star Road, Brandon, MS 39042.

Mrs. Phyfer was born September 23, 1950 in Jackson, MS to Sylvester Delaney...

Judy Steward

Judy Steward

Jul 14, 2021

Judy Steward, age 83, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest following a brief illness.

Graveside services were conducted at 1pm Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Merchants Cemetery.  Reverend Andy Boles officiated.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jimmy D. Steward, and her...

Ben Fortenberry

Ben Fortenberry

Jul 13, 2021

Ben Fortenberry, age 71 died peacefully Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.

Visitation will be held from 5pm til 7pm Thursday at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with a chapel service to follow this visitation at 7pm.

Ben was born...

Helen Ruth Carter

Helen Ruth Carter

Jul 13, 2021

Helen Ruth Burgess Carter, 87, of Pelahatchie, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on July 13, 2021. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Antioch Baptist Church in Brandon, MS on July 17, 2021 from 9am-11am, followed by a funeral service, officiated by Bro. Matt Armstrong and Bro. Donnie Stuart. Pallbearers will be grandsons...

Louie Nolan

Louie Nolan

Jul 13, 2021

Louie Lavoyed Nolan of Brandon passed away at 89 on July 13, 2021.  He was born January 5, 1932 in Meridian, MS, the son of Vetoe and Mabel George Nolan.

Louie graduated from Central High School and graduated with a degree in Airline Management at Mississippi State University.  He served in the US Air Force during the...

Jimmy Burton

Jimmy Burton

Jul 12, 2021

Jimmy Doyle Burton of Brandon, MS made his glorious journey to heaven on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born January 11, 1955 in Jackson, MS to Lloyd and Martha Burton and affectionately nicknamed “Jimbo”.

Jimbo graduated from Byram School and Hinds Jr. College. He also attended MS State University. A retired home builder,...

Dan Renfroe

Dan Renfroe

Jul 12, 2021

Dan Renfroe at the age of 65, departed to his eternal life on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home in Brandon.  He was born February 24, 1956 in Canton, MS to George Walter & Grace Seals Renfroe.  He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1975 and attended Hinds Community College.  Dan was a life-long resident of Rankin County....

Rebecca Woods

Rebecca Woods

Jul 9, 2021

Rebecca Ann Mitchell Woods

Leland, MS

Mrs. Rebecca Woods, age 61, a resident of Leland, MS, but formerly of Morton passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Delta Health in Greenville, MS.  Visitation will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 11am-1pm at Leesburg Church of Christ.  Graveside service at 1pm in...

Cheryl Robertson

Cheryl Robertson

Jul 7, 2021

Cheryl “Cheri” Lynn Robertson was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left the world suddenly on July 7, 2021 at the age of 67 at her home in Brandon, MS.

She was born to Carroll and Edna Davis on July 24,1954. As the daughter of a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, she lived...

Stacy Wolf

Stacy Wolf

Jul 7, 2021

Stacy Lynn Wolf, age 49, a resident of Brandon MS, born March 28, 1972 and joined her heavenly father on July 7, 2021. Stacy was an incredible Wife and a devoted Mother, whose capacity for kindness towards others was without limit. Raised by the incredible Mary “Bootsie” Brown, of Pineville, LA, she truly understood that “God, Family, Country, and a little...

Brenda Phillips

Brenda Phillips

Jul 6, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Munn Phillips, age 66, of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00am on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Ott and...

Bonnie Parker

Bonnie Parker

Jul 4, 2021

Eighty years ago on March 10, 1941, Jesse and Myrtle Parker were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Bonnie Arlene Parker. At an early age Arlene began her journey to become a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. On Sunday July 4, 2021, her spirit was transformed from this life to the sunny banks of sweet deliverance. Saturday...

Vicki Edwards

Vicki Edwards

Jul 4, 2021

Vicki Susan Haralson Edwards was born January 18, 1963 in Forest, Mississippi to her parents, Keith and Carolyn Riser Haralson. She passed away at her home on Independence Day 2021, at the age of 58.

Mrs. Edwards was a native of Scott County, graduate of Scott Central High School and East Central Community College....

Doris T. Tigrett

Doris T. Tigrett

Jul 3, 2021

Tipsy Tigrett, 96, went to be with her heavenly father on Sat. July 3, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wed. July 7, 2021 from 10am-11:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Wed. July 7, 2021 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow...

Dorothy Lamp

Dorothy Lamp

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy M. Lamp, age, 76, a resident of the Barefoot community, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Dorothy was born on April 27, 1945 to Robert and Maude Tennis in Salem City Ohio.Dorothy loved animals and was employed with Critters Pet Shop for many years, before retiring. having three children, six grandchildren...

Jessie White Sr.

Jessie White Sr.

Jul 2, 2021

Jessie Lee White Sr., 76, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Fri. July 2, 2021 at his home in Brandon, MS surrounded by all of his loved ones. Visitation will be held on Mon. July 5, 2021 from 12pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Mon. July 5, 2021 at...

Irving Avila

Irving Avila

Jul 2, 2021

Irving Avila, Age 21, a resident of Morton, MS passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Biloxi, MS

Born in Mexico, Irving was a hard worker and took pride in his work, he loved to cook, and dreamed of one day becoming a chef. Some of his hobbies included, listening to music, going out...

Audrey Rhodes

Audrey Rhodes

Jun 30, 2021

Audrey M. Finch Rhodes, age 95, and a resident of Forest died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, following an extended illness.

Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm Friday, July 2, 2021 at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with funeral services at 10am Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Carr Methodist Church Cemetery...

Vernon Keith Puckett Sr.

Vernon Keith Puckett Sr.

Jun 29, 2021

Mr. Vernon Keith Puckett, Sr. age 54, a resident of Morton passed away peacefully at his sons’ residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  Visitation will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 from 5pm-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  There will be NO service at this time.  Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott...

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