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.
Will Davis
Jul 19, 2021
On Monday, July 19, 2021, Will G. Davis, loving husband, devoted father of three, and highly successful coach and businessman, passed away at the age of 87.
Born March 6, 1934 in Perkinston, MS, he married Alice Marie Parker in 1956. His education was from Gulf Coast C.C., Delta State University, and the Univ. Of Southern Mississippi.
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Keith Jones
Jul 18, 2021
James Keith Jones, 79, of Forest, went to meet the Lord on July 18, 2021. He was born in Scott County to Huston and Elma Jones on May 7, 1942. He was married to Sandra Jones, his wife of 57 years. Being a man of tremendous faith, Keith served as a deacon for many years. Among his greatest joys...
Arthur Woods
Jul 18, 2021
Arthur Travis (Bobby) Woods, 86 of Forest, met Jesus Christ, his Savior, face to face on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
A celebration of life will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church at Lake, with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am.
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Enoch Youngblood, Jr.
Jul 18, 2021
E. Lloyd Youngblood, Jr., of Knoxville, TN passed away July 18, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born October 24, 1930, in Forest, Mississippi to Enoch Lloyd Youngblood, Sr. and Maggie Eichelberger Youngblood. While growing up in Forest, he worked part time as a clerk in Irby’s Drug Store and as a laborer on construction projects...
Edna O'Bryant
Jul 17, 2021
Edna Gay O’Bryant, age 65, a resident of Jackson, MS passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at The Woodlands in Clinton, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate her life.
Mrs. O’Bryant was born February 12, 1956 in Jackson, MS to Charles Rodgers and Edna Merle Beasley Tucker. She worked as...
Geraldine Bagley
Jul 16, 2021
Mrs. Geraldine Warren Bagley, age 88, and a longtime resident of Forest passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson after a brief illness.
Mrs. Bagley was a lifelong resident of Scott County, and will be remembered as one who acknowledged where her strength for this journey came...
Patricia Phyfer
Jul 15, 2021
Patricia Irene Phyfer, age 70, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1142 Star Road, Brandon, MS 39042.
Mrs. Phyfer was born September 23, 1950 in Jackson, MS to Sylvester Delaney...
Judy Steward
Jul 14, 2021
Judy Steward, age 83, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest following a brief illness.
Graveside services were conducted at 1pm Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Merchants Cemetery. Reverend Andy Boles officiated.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jimmy D. Steward, and her...
Ben Fortenberry
Jul 13, 2021
Ben Fortenberry, age 71 died peacefully Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held from 5pm til 7pm Thursday at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with a chapel service to follow this visitation at 7pm.
Ben was born...
Helen Ruth Carter
Jul 13, 2021
Helen Ruth Burgess Carter, 87, of Pelahatchie, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on July 13, 2021. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Antioch Baptist Church in Brandon, MS on July 17, 2021 from 9am-11am, followed by a funeral service, officiated by Bro. Matt Armstrong and Bro. Donnie Stuart. Pallbearers will be grandsons...
Louie Nolan
Jul 13, 2021
Louie Lavoyed Nolan of Brandon passed away at 89 on July 13, 2021. He was born January 5, 1932 in Meridian, MS, the son of Vetoe and Mabel George Nolan.
Louie graduated from Central High School and graduated with a degree in Airline Management at Mississippi State University. He served in the US Air Force during the...
Jimmy Burton
Jul 12, 2021
Jimmy Doyle Burton of Brandon, MS made his glorious journey to heaven on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born January 11, 1955 in Jackson, MS to Lloyd and Martha Burton and affectionately nicknamed “Jimbo”.
Jimbo graduated from Byram School and Hinds Jr. College. He also attended MS State University. A retired home builder,...
Dan Renfroe
Jul 12, 2021
Dan Renfroe at the age of 65, departed to his eternal life on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home in Brandon. He was born February 24, 1956 in Canton, MS to George Walter & Grace Seals Renfroe. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1975 and attended Hinds Community College. Dan was a life-long resident of Rankin County....
Rebecca Woods
Jul 9, 2021
Rebecca Ann Mitchell Woods
Leland, MS
Mrs. Rebecca Woods, age 61, a resident of Leland, MS, but formerly of Morton passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Delta Health in Greenville, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 11am-1pm at Leesburg Church of Christ. Graveside service at 1pm in...
Cheryl Robertson
Jul 7, 2021
Cheryl “Cheri” Lynn Robertson was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left the world suddenly on July 7, 2021 at the age of 67 at her home in Brandon, MS.
She was born to Carroll and Edna Davis on July 24,1954. As the daughter of a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, she lived...
Stacy Wolf
Jul 7, 2021
Stacy Lynn Wolf, age 49, a resident of Brandon MS, born March 28, 1972 and joined her heavenly father on July 7, 2021. Stacy was an incredible Wife and a devoted Mother, whose capacity for kindness towards others was without limit. Raised by the incredible Mary “Bootsie” Brown, of Pineville, LA, she truly understood that “God, Family, Country, and a little...
Brenda Phillips
Jul 6, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Munn Phillips, age 66, of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson.
A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00am on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Ott and...
Bonnie Parker
Jul 4, 2021
Eighty years ago on March 10, 1941, Jesse and Myrtle Parker were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Bonnie Arlene Parker. At an early age Arlene began her journey to become a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. On Sunday July 4, 2021, her spirit was transformed from this life to the sunny banks of sweet deliverance. Saturday...
Vicki Edwards
Jul 4, 2021
Vicki Susan Haralson Edwards was born January 18, 1963 in Forest, Mississippi to her parents, Keith and Carolyn Riser Haralson. She passed away at her home on Independence Day 2021, at the age of 58.
Mrs. Edwards was a native of Scott County, graduate of Scott Central High School and East Central Community College....
Doris T. Tigrett
Jul 3, 2021
Tipsy Tigrett, 96, went to be with her heavenly father on Sat. July 3, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wed. July 7, 2021 from 10am-11:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Wed. July 7, 2021 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow...
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