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.
Rickann Sapp
May 30, 2021
Rickann Miller Sapp
Laurel, MS
Michelle Rickann Miller Sapp, 52, passed away at home on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Visitation will be 12 Noon – 2 pm Tuesday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, followed by a graveside service at 2:30pm at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
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Eva Parks
May 30, 2021
Eva Laverne Parks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on May 30, 2021. She had just celebrated her 86th birthday on May 6th.
A Graveside Service will be 10:00am Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Brandon Memorial Gardens.
Laverne was born in Louisville, MS on May 6th, 1935. She graduated from Louisville High School and East...
Brittany Walker
May 30, 2021
Brittany Walker, 35, of Mendenhall, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2021, after an intense battle with AML (Leukemia). Visitation will be 12 Noon – 2:00pm, Friday, June 11, 2021, with her Celebration of Life Service following at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
She was...
Earl Moyer
May 30, 2021
Earl Wayne Moyer, age 73, died on May 30, 2021, with his sweetheart of 50 years by his side holding his hand. He fought hard to stay with his family and although his spirit was strong, his earthly body was tired.
Earl was born on February 21, 1948, in Manila, Arkansas to J.A. “Jim” Moyer and Sylvia...
Miss Elma Smith
May 29, 2021
Miss Elma B. Smith, age 103, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Rankin Merit River Oaks Hospital. Visitation will be held 10am-11am, Monday, May 31, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services will be held 11am Monday in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Springhill Cemetery. Dr....
David Clark
May 28, 2021
David N. Clark, age 84 and a lifelong resident of Scott County, died Friday, May 28, 2021, in Carthage following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held from 10am till 11am Saturday, May 29, 2021at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with a graveside service to follow at Sims Cemetery in Morton. ...
Billy Donald Sr.
May 27, 2021
Billy Joe Donald Sr., 90, a resident of Pearl, MS, passed into the eternal care of his loving savior, Jesus Christ, on Thurs. May 27, 2021.
Born January 11, 1931 in Monroe, LA to Hilman and Pearl Donald, who preceded him in death along with his wife of 63 years, Evelyn McGehee Donald and his sister, Myrna...
John Tuten
May 27, 2021
John David Tuten, born Dec. 26, 1948, left this earth to be with his Lord on May 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Winstead and Evelyn Pearl Tuten, and his brother Mark Anthony Tuten. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharon Lee Tuten, her brother Walter Wayne Greer (wife, Vonda),...
Rocky Ward
May 26, 2021
Rocky Ward, age 55 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be 12:00pm Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will start at 11:00am and conclude at service time.
He was born in Jackson, MS on January 21, 1966, to the late...
Audrey Clyburn
May 25, 2021
Mrs. Audrey Marsha Clyburn, 87, passed away Tues. May 25, 2021 at the Brandon Nursing & Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Thurs. May 27, 2021 at the Mississippi Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Clyburn was...
Randel Ford
May 25, 2021
Randel P. Ford, age 76, a resident of Jackson, MS passed away in his home peacefully on May 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr....
Ola Purvis
May 25, 2021
Ola Mae Harris Purvis, age 82 and a resident of Forest, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 under the care and supervision of the staff and professional service of Bedford Care Center in Newton.
She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1939, to her parents: Billark Harris and Myrtle...
Elizabeth Ann Dallas Broome
May 25, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Dallas Broome, 91, of Brandon, MS, passed away on May 25, 2021, with family by her side a few days after suffering a stroke.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A celebration of life service will be...
Donna Andrews
May 24, 2021
Donna Lucille Andrews, 84, passed away Mon. May 24, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 10am on Wed. May 26, 2021 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Andrews was born on Aug. 29, 1936 in Blue Mound, KS to...
Wesley Byrd, Jr.
May 23, 2021
Wesley Leonard Byrd, Jr., age 94, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, May 28, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with a graveside service to be held at 3:30 pm Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Greenville, MS....
Aaron Penick
May 23, 2021
Aaron Durell Penick, 94, of Flowood, MS, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at his daughter’s home. Visitation will be 12-2pm Wednesday, May 26, 2021 and chapel service at 2pm at Ott & Lee Brandon. Graveside service will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Aaron was born on January 12, 1927 in Vardeman, MS to the...
Michael Reeder
May 21, 2021
James Michael "Mike" Reeder
Born: September 23, 1983
Died: May 21, 2021
James Michael "Mike" Reeder entered heaven on May 21, 2021 at the age of 37.
A lifelong resident of Brandon, MS, Michael was a popular graduate of McLaurin Attendance Center. Upon graduating from McLaurin, Michael attended Hinds Community College,...
Jeffrey Cooper
May 18, 2021
Longtime Gulf Coast resident and retired radiographer, Jeff Cooper passed away May 18, 2021 at his home.
A native of Morton, Springfield community, Jeffrey Lavell Cooper was born October 4, 1954. Jeff began his early education in Morton, and was a 1974 graduate of Pascagoula High School. He enlisted in the United...
Jimmy Wiltcher
May 18, 2021
Jimmy Dwayne Wiltcher, age 59 and a resident of Jackson, formerly of Morton, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
A memorial service will be held at 7pm Monday, May 24, 2021 at the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation will be held from 5pm until service time.
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Susan Bither
May 18, 2021
Susan L. Bither, 56, passed away Tues. May 18, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 21, 2021 from 4pm-5:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services are 6pm on Fri. May 21, 2021 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
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