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.
Charlotte Gale Arnold Sharp
Sep 28, 2025
Charlotte Gale Arnold Sharp (formerly Charlotte Gale Sheppeard), age 70 , loving mother of two , and adoring wife to husband Jeff Sharp, passed away in the early hours of September 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Gale was born in 1955 to Willie Fred Arnold and Clara Wardine Arnold of Doddsvile, MS (Roundaway). Gale was a...
Rebetha Mae Sapp
Sep 15, 2025
Rebetha Mae Sapp
April 16, 1942 – September 15, 2025
Rebetha Mae Sapp, 83, of Upland, California, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, to be with her Lord.
Rebetha was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Homer and Vida Blake Hearst. Rebetha was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was known for her unwavering devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother,...
PFC Charles Noel Milam
Jan 31, 1944
PFC Charles Noel Milam, age 20, was killed in action on January 31, 1944, as a result of probable enemy artillery fire during WWII. His unit, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, landed at Anzio, Italy and was charged with helping to cut off supply lines to the enemy forces near Cisterna di Latina, Italy. He...
Mrs. Barbara Mondale Beavers Farris
Oct 1, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Mondale Beavers Farris, age 90, a former resident of the Forkville Community passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Riggs Manor Retirement Community.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 6, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
Chapel service will be held at 2pm Monday at the Ott and Lee...
Crissy Martin Herrington
Sep 27, 2025
Mrs. Crissy Herrington, age 46, a resident of Morton, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at University Medical Center in Jackson.
Her visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held 11am, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial will follow in Branch...
Carolyn Riser Haralson
Sep 26, 2025
Carolyn Riser Haralson passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Forest, Mississippi at the age of 87.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30am Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time at the funeral home. Bro. Chris Harrison will officiate. Graveside...
Pat Arthur Martin
Sep 25, 2025
Mr. Pat Arthur Martin, a cherished member of the Morton community, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Forest, Mississippi. Born on February 9, 1944, in Scott County, Pat lived a life marked by devotion to his family, service to his community, and passion for his interests.
Pat was a proud veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps...
Henry Elliott Moudy, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Henry Elliott Moudy, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully in his Cato, Mississippi home under the loving care of his family on September 24, 2025, due to complications of ureter cancer.
Henry leaves behind a legacy of devotion to God and his family. Father of two children and grandfather of four, he embodied a strong, humble, and ever-present love. With encouragement and...
Lt. Charles Henry Matthews
Sep 23, 2025
Lt. Charles Henry Matthews, U.S. Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at the age of 79. A man of service, strength, and unwavering dedication, he lived his life committed to his country, family, and the values he held dear.
Born to Robert and Mollie Matthews, Charles began his military career as an enlisted sailor and rose to the...
Mrs. Mary Virginia Parker Statham
Sep 22, 2025
Mrs. Mary Virginia Parker Statham passed away at Jasper General Nursing Home on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Visitation will be held 10am-10:30am, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.
Graveside will be held 10:30am Thursday at Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Statham family.
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Obituary for Mary Virginia Parker Statham
Mary, better known as Sister...
Betty Culpepper
Sep 22, 2025
Betty Jo (Greener) Culpepper, of Forest, MS, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on April 22, 1927, in Bude, MS, to Katherine and James Dudley Greener. Mrs. Culpepper was the last surviving member of the Greener family.
A devoted member of the Forest Methodist Church for over 60 years, she was also...
William "Morris" Yates
Sep 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Morris Yates, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on June 11, 1940, in Smith County, Mississippi, to Joseph “Bill” and Quay Butler Yates, Morris lived a life defined by dedication and love....
Sandra F. Shoemaker
Sep 19, 2025
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Sandra Faye Shoemaker;
Sandra was born December 5, 1966 in Morton, MS and entered her eternal home on September 19, 2025 at 5:53pm at UMMC Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.
Sandra is preceded in death by her late parents Doris and Linda “Allen” Holmes, infant brother John Wayne Holmes, and both maternal and paternal grandparents and late husband Cos Thompson.
Her...
John C. Green
Sep 19, 2025
John C. Green, 76, passed away on Fri. Sept. 19, 2025, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Sept. 23, 2025, from 5pm-7pm and on Wed. Sept. 24, 2025, from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. Sept. 24, 2025 at the Ott &...
George Ray Sanders
Sep 19, 2025
George Ray Sanders, of Brandon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 86.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am in Crestview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Sanders was born on October 18, 1938, in Jackson, Mississippi, to...
Patsy Means Dominick
Sep 18, 2025
Patsy Means Dominick, 95, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Daphne, Alabama.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, with a funeral service beginning in the chapel at 12:00 noon. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm in Rock Bluff...
Joe Hand Campbell Sr.
Sep 18, 2025
Joe Hand Campbell Sr., 89, of Flowood, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Born on June 15, 1936, in Raymondville, Texas, to Robert Dan Campbell Sr. and Gladys Campbell. Joe was the youngest of four siblings, Dan, John, and Barbara Campbell.
Joe spent his formative years in Brandon, Mississippi,...
Billy Vayne White, Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
Billy Vayne White, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 95.
Mr. White was born on January 26, 1930, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, to Walter Wade White and Daisy Daniels White. He joined the Mississippi Army National Guard and served from 1948 to 1962. During that time, he was activated from 1951 to 1953 during the...
Mark Allen Ross
Sep 15, 2025
Mark Allen Ross, 71, passed away on Mon. Sept. 15, 2025 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 19, 2025 from 11am-12:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12:30pm at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Ross was born on Aug. 30, 1954 in Jackson, MS to the late Gerald...
Joseph "Joey" Curtis Holmes
Sep 14, 2025
Joseph "Joey" Curtis Holmes December 1, 1982 – September 14, 2025. With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Joseph “Joey” Curtis Holmes, who entered into heaven and the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2025, at the age of 42.
Joey was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, and loyal friend. Joey was married...
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