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.
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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Tony Hewitt, Sr.
May 14, 2021
Tony Lynn Hewitt, Sr., age 73 of Brandon passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at St. Dominic hospital in Jackson, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon MS. Visitation will be from 12:00pm till service time. He was preceded in death by his wife, Denise...
James Prestage
May 14, 2021
James Wallace Prestage, age 61, a lifelong resident of Rankin County, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at UMMC Specialty Select Hospital in Jackson, MS following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm, Monday, May 17, 2021 from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Morton with...
Terry Shoemaker
May 13, 2021
Terry Shoemaker of Brandon, Mississippi passed away at home and entered Heaven on his birthday. He was born May 13, 1953 in Scott County, Mississippi to the late Bessie Mae Shoemaker and the late Bryant Shoemaker and was brother to the late Jean Shoemaker and the late Cleo Hines. Terry grew up in Scott County and graduated from Morton...
Katherine Goodwin
May 12, 2021
Katherine A. “Kathie” Goodwin, 81, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 12, 2021. She was born April 14, 1940, in Atlanta GA, the daughter of Archibald Angus and Katherine Babb Attridge.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Kathie is survived by her daughters, Angela Goodwin Gibson...
Betty Walters
May 12, 2021
Betty R. Walters of Brandon passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at home. Betty was born on August 10, 1929 in Ovett, Mississippi to Dobie and Frankie Landrum. She attended Jones County Public Schools, Jones County Junior College and received her BS degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She taught school for thirty-seven years. Two years at Mt....
Junior Graham
May 12, 2021
Junior Dorman Graham was born March 25, 1927, in the Sulphur Springs community of Scott County to the late Willie A. Graham and the late Lois Leach Graham. He died on May 12, 2021, at his home. After graduating from Conehatta High School, he left home for the first time to attend Barber School in Memphis, TN. After completing...
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