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.
Joe Parker
Mar 17, 2021
Joe W. Parker, MAI, CRE, FRICS, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Newton, Mississippi. Joe was proceeded in death by his parents, Willie and Ilene Hollingsworth Parker; and sisters, Sharron Parker, Bernice McConnell, Irene Fenton and Johnnie Grigsby. He is survived by his wife,...
Christian "Chris" Haslob
Mar 16, 2021
Christian “Chris” M. Haslob, Pearl, MS, passed away peacefully at the age of 57 in Brandon, MS on March 16, 2021. Chris was born on November 22, 1963 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to his parents Mary Haslob (Castelot), and the late Christian J. Haslob. The family moved to Mississippi in 1976.
Chris worked at Mid-South X Ray for...
Steven Ragland
Mar 16, 2021
Steven Mark Ragland was born May 10, 1963, in Jackson to Reverend Calvin E. Ragland, Jr. and Pauline Hart Ragland and went to rest in the arms of his Savior March 16, 2021.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, David and James Ragland.
He is survived by his wife of 9...
Dan Myers
Mar 16, 2021
Mr. Dan Myers, 73, passed away on Tues. March 16, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. March 19, 2021 from 10am-11:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Fri. March 19, 2021 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in...
Doris Boggan
Mar 16, 2021
Doris Jackson Boggan of Brandon, MS, peacefully passed on March 16, 2021 in her home. Doris was born Oct. 13, 1928 in Neshoba County. She was 92. Doris worked at Deposit Guaranty National Bank for many years. She loved her family and had a love for flowers especially her roses. Doris enjoyed being outdoor. She enjoyed needle point work,...
Bennie "Scotty" Denson
Mar 15, 2021
Scotty Denson, age 68, a resident of Lena passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held 11am-2pm Friday, March 19, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held at 2pm Friday in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Burial will be...
Martha Tarrer
Mar 15, 2021
Miss Martha May Tarrer, age 79, and a resident of the Badour Center for the last forty years, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Badour Center in Senatobia.
Graveside services will begin at 11:00 am on Friday morning, March 19, 2021 from the Eastern Cemetery in Forest. Rev. David Slaughter, pastor of...
Mack Wiltcher
Mar 14, 2021
Mack Henry Wiltcher was born on Friday, July 14, 1944 and passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 76.
The Rankin county native made accomplishments in his education by furthering his studies past the high school levels to collegiate levels and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian ministries. He served his...
Billie Tullos
Mar 13, 2021
Mrs. Billie Lee (Johnson) Tullos, 91, passed away March 13, 2021 at Castlewoods Place, Brandon after a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1929 and always when giving her birth date, would say “I started the Great Depression” as that was the day of the infamous stock market crash of 1929. She was born in Felsenthal, Arkansas...
Helen Fortenberry
Mar 12, 2021
Mrs. Helen Beatrice Fortenberry was born in Scott County on St. Patrick’s Day 1935 and passed away just five days shy of her 86th birthday at her residence in the early morning hours of March 12, 2021.
She was a lifelong resident of Scott County, was a retired inspector for USDA, and a member...
Dale Barr
Mar 12, 2021
Mrs. Dale P. Barr, 81, of Brandon, MS passed away Fri. Mar. 12, 2021 and is today in God's care. Visitation will be held on Mon. Mar. 15, 2021 from 5pm-7pm and on Tues. Mar. 16, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Mar. 16, 2021 at the Ott...
Lloyd M. Burton
Mar 11, 2021
Lloyd "Bulldog" Burton left the jobsite for the final time on March 11th, 2021, promoted to master builder in the Heavenly realms. His material list now consists of gold, precious jewels, and pearls. Born August 11, 1930, in Webster County near Eupora, MS to Winfred Knight and Clara Hood Burton. A longtime resident of Brandon, MS, Lloyd resided in...
James Mccommon
Mar 10, 2021
James Earl “Jim” McCommon, age 74, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS due to complications from Pulmonary Fibrosis and made his transition from his earthly home to his Heavenly home. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, March 12, 2021 at Ott and Lee...
Genevieve Sorey
Mar 10, 2021
Mrs. Genevieve Sorey, age 95, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Brandon Court Nursing and Rehab.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm on March 13, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Danny Dickerson and Pastor Maxine Jenkins will officiate. Interment will follow in the Carr Church Cemetery in...
Thelma Tatum
Mar 10, 2021
Thelma Tatum, age 81 and a resident of Morton died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Saturday, March 13, 2021, at East Morton Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm Friday, March 12, 2021, at the...
Floy Wall
Mar 9, 2021
Mrs. Floy Wall, age 97, and a lifelong resident of Scott County passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 after a brief illness.
Graveside services will begin at 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in the Piketon Community. Rev. Larry Duncan will officiate.
Visitation will...
James George
Mar 9, 2021
James M George, Sr, 83, passed away on March 9, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Dorothy Hartford
Mar 9, 2021
Dorothy Shedd Hartford, age 91 of Brandon, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 11:30am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 10:30am. Burial will be in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in...
Grady Boozer
Mar 8, 2021
Mr. Grady Carl Boozer, age 72, a resident of Pulaski community passed away on Monday March 8, 2021 in Brandon, MS.
Grady Carl was born on July 10, 1948 to Carl and Audrey Hegwood Boozer. A Christian by faith, Grady was a member of Pulaski Baptist Church. Living all his life in Scott...
Audie Worley
Mar 6, 2021
Audie Evans Worley, age 87, of Brandon, MS, passed away on Sat. March 6, 2021 peacefully at home with her loving and devoted husband by her side. A celebration of life will be Fri. March 12, 2021 at 12noon from the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with Dr. John Cofer officiating. Visitation will be...
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