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.
Ann Clark McKay
Apr 14, 2024
Ann Clark McKay, 88, of Brandon, MS. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Brandon High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She married Jim Mckay, the love of her life, in 1954. She was a housewife as well as a secretary for Jim McKay...
Roy Anthony "Tony" West
Apr 13, 2024
Roy Anthony “Tony” West, age 62, met Jesus face to face and heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was embraced by his wife, Mickie, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren with a host of loving friends present in his home in Florence, MS. His homegoing followed a four-year battle...
Prentiss Calhoun
Apr 13, 2024
James Prentiss Calhoun has walked off the field for the final time. A farmer, athlete, entrepreneur, Mason, Eastern Star member, devout Christian, and committed family man, Prentiss Calhoun died peacefully at home on April 13, 2024. The love of his life, Sandra Calhoun, was by his side – just as she had been throughout their 59-year marriage.
Visitation will be...
Marcus "Shane" Weaver
Apr 13, 2024
Marcus Shane Weaver, 48, of Forest passed away on April 13, 2024 peacefully at his home. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5-8pm, and again on Wednesday April 17, 2024, 12pm-1pm. His funeral service will be held in Ott and Lee’s chapel at 1pm on Wednesday and will be officiated by Allen Israel. Internment will follow at Antioch-Steele...
Ellen Williamson Daniels
Apr 12, 2024
Ellen (Williamson) Daniels, 85
March 13, 1939 to April 12, 2024
Ellen Daniels, beloved Mother, Sister and Friend is home with her Lord Jesus Christ. She was blessed with many talents. She was a published author of fourteen novels, a prolific painter in the realist style, and most importantly, she was a devoted teacher of the Christian faith for over 60 years.
As...
Wayne Norris
Apr 10, 2024
Wayne Norris
Brandon, MS
George Wayne Norris, 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at his home. A memorial graveside service will be held 11am Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Wayne was born in Laurel, MS on March 5, 1954, to...
Larry Wayne Wright
Apr 10, 2024
Larry Wayne Wright, 73, passed away on Wed. April 10, 2024 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. April 13, 2024 from 5pm-7pm and on Sun. April 14, 2024 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. April 14, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral...
Steven F. Young
Apr 9, 2024
Steven F. Young, 72, passed away on Tues. April 9, 2024 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. April 12, 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Sat. April 13, 2024 from 10am-11am at Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Sat. April 13, 2024...
Roland Hugh Anderson
Apr 9, 2024
Roland Hugh Anderson, 86, entered the Lord’s presence on April 9, 2024. He left this world surrounded by his loving family.
Roland was born February 26, 1938, in Brandon, Mississippi to James and Margie Anderson. He was a good southern boy who loved the south and his home state.
He graduated from Brandon High School in 1956, one year before his future...
John Darrell Hearst
Apr 9, 2024
John Darrell Hearst
Pelahatchie, MS
John Darrell Hearst, 85, of Pelahatchie, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on April 9, 2024. Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. There will be a graveside service at 1pm Friday, April 12, 2024, at Quiet Ridge Cemetery in Pickens, MS of Holmes County....
Rhonda Elizabeth Alford
Apr 8, 2024
Rhonda Elizabeth Alford, 56, a resident of Harperville, MS passed away at Lackey Memorial Hospital on April 8th, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11th from 11am-1pm, with a graveside service immediately following in Harperville Cemetery.Ms. Alford was born on October 17, 1967 to Ruby May Sanford and Buddy Sanford in Laurel, MS. She was a kind soul...
Doris Ann Frazier
Apr 7, 2024
Doris Ann Frazier, a beloved member of the Cato community, passed away on April 7, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 10, 1935, in Raleigh, MS. Known for her loving and humble nature, Doris touched the lives of many with her kindness and gentle spirit.
One of Doris's fondest memories was sharing family meals after church every Sunday....
William H. "Bill" Sellers
Apr 4, 2024
Former Brandon resident William H. (Bill) Sellers passed away April 4, 2024, in Auburn, Alabama, at age 96.
Born July 25, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee, he grew up on farms around nearby Franklin, and was a graduate of Franklin High School. While working at a local bank after high school, Bill felt a call to ministry during a youth rally, and...
Emma Patrick Phillips
Apr 4, 2024
Emma “Tootsie” Lucille Patrick Phillips, 91, of Brandon, MS, passed away peacefully with her daughters, Rebecca and Ellen, and niece, Jan Lewis, by her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Plain View Assisted Living facility in Richland, MS.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...
Ellie Lum Helms
Apr 4, 2024
Ellie Lum Helms, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Pearl on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00 am with a funeral service immediately following at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Ellie Lee Fitzhugh was born on May 11, 1930, to Robert and Ida Mae...
Esthers Lamar Wiggins, Jr.
Apr 4, 2024
Esthers Lamar Wiggins, Jr. died Thursday, April 4, 2024, following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be held at 2pm Saturday, April 6, 2024, from the Goodwater Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Clayburn Huff and Bro. Rayburn Huff officiating.
Mr. Wiggins was born on April 25, 1947, in Jackson, MS to his parents Esthers L. Wiggins, Sr. and Carrie McNeil Wiggins. He...
Juanita Cooper Mitchell
Apr 3, 2024
Juanita (Nita) Cooper Mitchell
Juanita (Nita) Cooper Mitchell was born to Albert Mason Cooper and Annie Doolittle Weems Cooper in Brandon, Mississippi on Wednesday, March 14, 1929. Nita Cooper passed at her home in Suwanee, Georgia on April 3, 2024.
Nita is survived by her three children: Charles Edwin White (Robin Lewis White) of Suwanee, Georgia, Ronald David White (Mary Kilgore White)...
Dorothy Leora Bishop
Apr 1, 2024
Dorothy Leora Bishop, 95, passed away on Mon. April 1, 2024 at her home in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Mrs. Bishop was born on Jan. 4, 1929 in California to the late Harry Elberta Miles and Ruth Ida Briggs Miles.
She is survived by her children, Sara Ward, James Marvin Bishop (Deborah) and Timothy...
Patricia Sue Craft Josey
Apr 1, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Sue Craft Josey, 61, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away at her home Monday, April 1, 2024.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon. The funeral service will begin...
Phyllis Carol Morrow
Mar 30, 2024
Phyllis Carol Morrow, 67, wife, longtime teacher, and beloved grandmother, went to be with her heavenly Father in the early morning of Saturday, March 30, 2024.
A Celebration of Phyllis’s Life will be Thursday, April 4, 2024, 1:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Burial Will follow in Puckett Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 5:00pm until...
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