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.
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...
James "Paul" Gilliam, Sr.
Dec 31, 2020
10:30am Graveside Service Monday, January 4, 2021 Visitation will be held prior to the Graveside Service starting at 10am.
Eastside Baptist Cemetery- Pelahatchie.
James ‘Paul’ Gilliam, Sr. passed away at his home in Pelahatchie on December 31, 2020 at the age of 83.
Graveside...
Nancy Mcguffee
Dec 31, 2020
Nancy Carol McGuffee, age 68, a resident of Richland, MS passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home in Richland, MS. A private funeral service will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm at Ott...
Alice Boykin
Dec 31, 2020
Alice Faye Boykin, age 81, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the MS Care Center in Morton following an extended illness.
The family will gather at 1pm Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Funeral service will be held at 2pm with interment in the Pineville-Leaf River Cemetery. (Please wear facial...
Anderson Coats
Dec 30, 2020
Anderson B. Coats, 18, passed away Wed. Dec. 30, 2020 in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Anderson was born on Jan. 10, 2002 in Flowood, MS.
He is survived by his father, Mark Coats; mother, Esther Glaze Westbrook;...
Wilbur Wylie
Dec 30, 2020
Wilbur Klenn Wylie, age 91, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. Wilbur was born March 14, 1929, in Doniphan, MO to Wilber J. and Nora Klenn Wylie. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Doniphan, graduated from Doniphan Schools, and attended Cape Girardeau Teachers College....
Ralph Brown
Dec 30, 2020
A good man died on December 30, 2020 at the age of 97. Ralph Brown was his name. He loved the LORD, his family, his friends, his church, and community in that order. His presence exuded quiet confidence and the ability to make all around him comfortable, and his love for all was apparent. Hereafter is a recitation...
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