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.
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...
Marguerite Jordan
Mar 6, 2021
Marguerite Jordan, age 71 a resident of Pelahatchie, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2021 in Jackson, MS.
Born on June 2, 1949 to Walter E. and Daisy Pearl Loper Savell in Yazoo County. She enjoyed bowling , fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. Spending time with her grandchildren brought her great...
Keith Haralson
Mar 5, 2021
Services: 11am Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Ephesus Baptist Church
Visitation: 9am-11am Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Ephesus Baptist Church
Interment will follow the service at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Keith Gordon Haralson, 64, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Albany, GA. Visitation will be...
John Craven
Mar 5, 2021
John Wesley Craven age 72 a resident of Morton passed away on February 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.
John was born June 12, 1948 to Purcell and Auy Jernigan Craven in Taylorsville, MS. Later in life he moved to Morton, MS where he met his wife Tena Saxton. John...
James Harvey
Mar 4, 2021
Mr. James Walter Harvey, age 75, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Highland Home in Madison. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm and Sunday 2:00pm-3:00 pm at Barefoot Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Sunday at the...
Robert "Bob" Spencer Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
Robert “Bob” Ernest Spencer Jr., 66, passed away Thurs. March 4, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. March 6, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Spencer was born on Oct. 22, 1954 in Jackson, MS to the late Robert Spencer Sr....
Gwendolyn Box
Mar 3, 2021
Gwendolyn Warren Box, 86, known to all as Gwen, beloved wife of her late husband Kenneth of 33 years, departed this earth on the afternoon of March 3, 2021. In her wake, she leaves a legacy of joy and love that touched her many friends and family.
Gwen married Kenneth Box in 1981 and blended their families together. Both...
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