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.

Gary Lynn Everett

Gary Lynn Everett

May 13, 2024

Gary Lynn Everett, age 59, passed away on Monday at his home.Visitation and Service will all be Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Visitation will start at 1:00pm, With the Service at 2:00pm  at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. The full Obituary will be added later. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS is honored to serve The Everett Family.

Karuth "Kaye" Howell

Karuth "Kaye" Howell

May 13, 2024

Karuth (Kaye) Dale Moulder Howell, 79, of Pulaski, Mississippi passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 at her home in Chelsea, Alabama. Services will be held graveside at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Mize, Mississippi on Thursday, May 16 at 11am.  The Bro. Doyle Boyles to officiate.  

She was preceded in death by her grandson Michael Eric Robbins and two...

Francis M. Brantley

Francis M. Brantley

May 12, 2024

Francis  M. Brantley, age 97, a resident of the Harperville community passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.There are no services scheduled at this time.Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest is honored to serve the Brantley family.

Richard Arlen Jones

Richard Arlen Jones

May 12, 2024

Richard Arlen Jones, 75, resident of Crystal Springs, passed away on May 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Services will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, MS. Visitation to begin at 2 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 3PM.

 

Richard was born in Crystal Springs on July 18, 1948. Richard graduated from Crystal Springs...

Abisue Maldanado

Abisue Maldanado

May 12, 2024

Abisue Maldanado, 19, a resident of Forest passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home. A visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest on May 19 from 11-3pm, followed by a funeral mass at 3pm. The graveside service will be held at Eastern Cemetery.

He was born on August 13, 2004 in California and moved...

George Edward Shuler

George Edward Shuler

May 11, 2024

Visitation will be held 10am-11am Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.Graveside service will be held 11:30am Wednesday at  Eastside Baptist Cemetery in Pelahatchie.Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Shuler family.*************************************Mr. George Edward ShulerPelahatchie, MSGeorge Shuler, age 73, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024...

Suzanne Marie Collipp

Suzanne Marie Collipp

May 9, 2024

Obituary to follow soon.

Richard Addison Hart, Sr

Richard Addison Hart, Sr

May 9, 2024

Richard Addison Hart, Sr.

Brandon, MS

 

Richard Addison Hart, Sr., age 75, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS.  A Memorial Service will be at 6pm Monday at First Pentecostal Church of Brandon, MS.   

 

Mr. Hart was born in Tylertown, MS on March 24, 1949, to Remona Greer Whittington and Homer Hart.  He loved to go fishing, watching TV, and listing...

Opie C. Grenn, Jr.

Opie C. Grenn, Jr.

May 9, 2024

Opie Carl Grenn, Jr., 89, passed away at his Rankin County home Thursday, May 9, after a brief illness. Opie was born on October 27, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Maggie Bell Garth Grenn and Opie C. Grenn, Sr. He grew up in Lincoln County, Mississippi, and graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1954 and afterward attended and played...

Gaylen Murray Regan

Gaylen Murray Regan

May 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our loving Father, Gaylen M. Regan. Gaylen passed quickly on the morning of May 8th after a courageous battle with ALS for the last year. We are all grateful that his suffering has come to an end and he has found solace in Heaven. Our dad used to joke, "I...

Mary Catherine Tagert

Mary Catherine Tagert

May 8, 2024

Mary Catherine Tagert, 80, of Pelahatchie, MS, entered into our savior’s presence on May 8th, 2024, surrounded by her four girls. Mary Catherine was born on September 13th, 1943, to Louise and RC Westbrooks in Morton, MS.  In 1963, Mary Catherine married the love of her life, Sidney Tagert, and God blessed them with four daughters. Mary Catherine was a lifelong resident of...

Payton Rae Williams

Payton Rae Williams

May 6, 2024

Payton Rae Williams (1979-2024)

 Payton Rae Williams, 44, of Pearl, passed away in Jackson on Monday, May 6, 2024.  

Although Payton’s adventurous life was short, she lived it to the fullest. 

 Payton was known for her compassionate nature, uplifting spirit, and unique sense of humor. Payton’s personality brought warmth, acceptance, and laughter to those she encountered. As an overcomer, she offered words...

Callie "Judy" Jewell Woods

Callie "Judy" Jewell Woods

May 4, 2024

Callie Jewell "Judy" Withers Woods, 78, a resident of Forest, passed awaypeacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 5, 2024. Visitation willbe held on Wednesday, May 8th at Goodhope Baptist Church from 1:00 to2:00 P.M. Funeral services officiated by Bro. James McMillan and Bro.Steve Robinson will begin at 2 P.M. Interment will take place at GoodhopeMissionary Baptist Church...

Myron Eugene Welsh

Myron Eugene Welsh

May 4, 2024

Myron Eugene Welsh passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Flowood, Mississippi at the age of 101. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at Crossgates Methodist Church in Brandon, Mississippi.

Mr. Welsh was born in Houston, Texas, on January 24, 1923, to Leo Arthur Welsh and Octavia Franssen Welsh. He enjoyed classical music,...

Danny Boy Allen

Danny Boy Allen

May 4, 2024

Mr. Danny Boy Allen, age 69. passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 5;00pm~8:00pm Monday, May 6, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral in Morton, MS; Funeral service will be 2:00pm Tuesday May 7,2024 at Ott and Lee Chapel; Interment will be at Farm Rest Cemetery.A full Obituary will be added as soon As soon...

William Edgar Mays Jr.

William Edgar Mays Jr.

May 3, 2024

William Edgar Mays Jr., 76, passed away on Fri. May 3, 2024 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. May 5, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm on Sun. May 5, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in...

Terry Lee Hurley

Terry Lee Hurley

May 2, 2024

Terry Lee Hurley, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away at home on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

A memorial service for Mrs. Hurley will be held at Pinelake Church in Brandon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning one hour prior.

Mrs. Hurley was born November 20, 1953, at the Jacksonville Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida, to Owen Coile...

Jimmy Wayne Gatewood

Jimmy Wayne Gatewood

Apr 30, 2024

 Mr. Jimmy W. Gatewood, age 59, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Neshoba General Hospital.

Jimmy was born on March 31, 1965, to Wayne Gatewood and Katherine Sasnett in Morton and lived in and around Scott County for most of his life. Jimmy enjoyed working, he had a love for the outdoors where he was an avid hunter and...

Luther "Luke" Hemby

Luther "Luke" Hemby

Apr 30, 2024

Luther “Luke” Hemby

July 17, 1937 — April 30, 2024

Brandon, MS

 

Luther “Luke” Hemby, age 86, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, MS. Visitation will start at 12 Noon until 2 PM Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with the funeral service to follow at...

Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth

Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth

Apr 29, 2024

Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth

 Dianne Martin Danforth was born in Jackson, MS on August 24th, 1948, to her loving mother and father, Ray and Hazel Martin. She died unexpectedly April 29th, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Dianne was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. She then went on to accomplish completion of her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

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