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.
Lloyd Brown, Jr
Jan 1, 2021
Lloyd C. Brown, Jr. age 87, and a longtime resident of Forest, was born in Jackson, August 5, 1933. He passed peacefully to his eternal reward at home with his wife of almost 65 years at his side on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Funeral services will begin at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from...
Dora Stewart
Jan 1, 2021
Mrs. Dora Elizabeth Parkman Stewart, age 68, a resident of Florence passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her residence. Visitation will be held 4pm-8pm Friday, February 2/26/2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton. Services will be held Saturday 12 noon, February 27, 2021 under the portico behind Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton. Graveside will follow...
Richard "Ricky" Sanders
Jan 1, 2021
Ricky Sanders, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Haughton, LA following a short illness. He will have a Celebration of Life service on Sunday 2pm, September 19, 2021 at Corner Stone Church. Bro. Doug Rumulls will officiate the service. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton....
George Torinese
Jan 1, 2021
George Patrick Torinese
June 2, 1949 – December 17, 2021
Mr. George Torinese passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 after an extended illness.
He was a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Marine Corps.
He enjoyed aircraft maintenance and technology....
Danny Watkins
Jan 1, 2021
Danny Wayne Watkins was born in Truman, Arkansas, Thursday, March 24, 1955 to his parents, Linzy and Arcola Tucker Watkins, who precede him in death. He passed away at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the age of 66.
Mr. Watkins was a security guard by profession and served his country...
Mary Carlson
Jan 1, 2021
Mrs. Mary Carlson was born in Carthage, Mississippi, February 12, 1944 to her parents her parents: William Prentiss and Onelia Arretter Barnett Watkins, who precede her in death. She was a retired key punch operator for Naval Air Station in Meridian, Mississippi, a Christian by testimony of her faith, and relocated to Batesville, Arkansas, to be near her family, where...
Willie Harrell, Jr.
Jan 1, 2021
Mr. Willie Sharp Harrell, Jr., was born at Forest, on April 20, 1945. He passed away at his home, on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the age of 76.
The longtime Scott County resident was a retired truck driver for Koch Foods, Inc. and Vietnam veteran, serving in the United States Army. He was...
Mrs. Jackie Clark
Jan 1, 2021
Jackie Sue Newsom Clark, 88, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm-4:00pm Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Burial will follow at Morton Memorial Gardens officiated by Rev. Kerry Gibson. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of...
Robert White, Sr.
Jan 1, 2021
Robert Andrew White, Sr., was born April 12, 1962 at Newton, Mississippi. He was a longtime resident of Sumrall, and had been a resident of this area for the last 14 years. He was a Christian by testimony and a Baptist by faith. Mr. White was a retired truck driver and served in the Mississippi Army National Guard...
Billy Watson
Jan 1, 2021
Billy Millard Watson, age 79, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away on, December 17, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Rehobeth Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held also on Tuesday from 12:00-2:00 PM at the...
Robert Wade
Jan 1, 2021
Robert Earl Wade, age 59, and a resident of Morton was born in Forest, Mississippi on May 15, 1962 to his parents, Joyner and Betty Faye Hayman Wade, who precede him in death. He passed away at Rush Foundation Hospital on Sunday, December 12, 2021.
Mr. Wade was a retired civilian contractor who enjoyed...
Michael Anderson
Jan 1, 2021
Michael “Mickey” Edgar Anderson was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on January 1, 2021, at the age of 83. His passing was due to complications of COVID and pneumonia. A graveside service will be held at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS at 12:30 pm Sunday with visitation beginning at 11 am Sunday at Ott...
Truman Bell
Jan 1, 2021
Mr. Truman Bell, a longtime business owner and resident of the Ephesus Community was born February 25, 1947 to his parents, Huey Q. Bell, Sr. , and James Minnie Bassett Bell. He passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74.
He was a...
Thelma Wilson
Jan 1, 2021
Thelma Graham Wilson, age 80, passed away December 13, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment at Crestview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
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J.D. Martin
Jan 1, 2021
Mr. J.D. Martin
Visitation: 10:00 am-2:30 pm Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Eureka Baptist Church
Service: 3:00 pm Tuesday at Eureka Baptist Church
Burial: Eureka Baptist Cemetery
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Mr. J.D. Martin, age 94, a resident of Lena passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday,...
Nancy Sumrall
Jan 1, 2021
Nancy Roy Randall Sumrall, born June 13, 1944, peacefully died at her home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 77.
She is survived by her sons, James Brooks (Melissa) of Walnut Grove, MS, Jesse Brooks of Nevada, Eddie Brooks (Lori) of Puckett, MS and her daughter, Angie Rhodes (Barry) of Brandon, MS; her sisters,...
B. Gibson
Jan 1, 2021
B. Welbur Gibson left his earthly home January 4, 2021, to be with his Heavenly Father. A graveside service will be held Wednesday for family only.
Welbur was part of the greatest generation, serving in the Navy as a Lieutenant JG during WWII in the Pacific Campaign. Upon his return, he married the love of his life,...
Lamar Harrell
Jan 1, 2021
Lamar Harrell, age 83, and a lifelong resident of the Contrell area and Pelahatchie area for the last 20 years died Friday, June 11, 2021 following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3pm Monday, June 14, 2021, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Morton. Rev. Paul Smith...
Jimmy Cooper
Jan 1, 2021
Jimmy Lane Cooper, age74, entered into eternal rest on January 13, 2021. Born on April 17, 1946, at Morton, MS to Johnnie Virginia (McCurdy) Cooper and Carl William Cooper. He was married to Janice (Hudson) Cooper for 52 years. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Hudson) Cooper, two children, Amy Michelle Massey (Danny), Jimmy...
Clara Aldy
Dec 31, 2020
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Sallis Cemetery in Sallis, MS. All are welcome to attend we do ask that everyone please observe social distancing and please wear a mask.
Clara Dee Aldy, age 93, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her...
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