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.
Christeen Callahan
Jul 23, 2020
Mrs. Christeen Robbins Callahan, age 74, entered her eternal rest at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 23, 2020. She was a longtime, beloved member of the Springfield Community in Scott County. Christeen was born in 1946 in Tippah County to the late James Lee Robbins and Lizzie Grace Childs Robbins. Christeen was a faithful...
Jimmy Hankins
Jul 22, 2020
Jimmy Dale Hankins, 82, of Jackson, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Merit Central Hospital in Jackson. He was a native of Smith County.
Private Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Beezer Cemetery. Brother Reggie Chisholm officiated. Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Brandon was in charge of arrangements.
He...
Edsell Parks
Jul 22, 2020
Edsell Zane Parks, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home on July 22, 2020. He had just celebrated his 88th birthday on July 4th.
Edsell was born in Winston County, MS on July 4th, 1932. He graduated from Bond High School, served in the US Air Force in Ramstein, Germany, and married Laverne...
Melanie Morehead
Jul 22, 2020
Miss Melanie Morehead, age 58 passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.
She was a native of Morton, and a member of Independence Methodist Church. Favorite past times were eating, fishing and watching wrestling.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Melvin B....
Brandi Michelle Owens Broadhead
Jul 21, 2020
Brandi Jolly Owens Broadhead, age 37, a resident of Whatley, AL but formerly of Morton passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Visitation will be held 11am-1:45pm Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held 2pm Sunday from the Ott & Lee Chapel...
Jo Bevill
Jul 20, 2020
Jo Ann Bevill, age 80, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Madison County Nursing Home. She was born November 25, 1939 in Pontotoc County to the late W.L. Franklin and Thursey Mae Holloway Franklin. Jo Ann retired from the Department of Public Safety. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Dorothy L. Morris and...
Roy Pendergrass
Jul 20, 2020
Roy Wayne Pendergrass, 75 of Brandon, MS passed away July 20, 2020 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Roy was born January 23, 1945 in Shuqualak, MS, the youngest son of the late William David and Mary Butler Pendergrass.
He graduated from Noxubee County High School with outstanding academic accomplishments. He was also known for...
Ozene Cumberland
Jul 19, 2020
Ozene Cumberland, 85, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Sun. July 19, 2020 at his home. Graveside Services will be held at 11am on Tues. July 21, 2020 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Cumberland was born on Aug. 12, 1934 in Philadelphia,...
Brenda Prestage
Jul 16, 2020
Brenda Anita Prestage, 64, passed away Thurs. July 16, 2020 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Graveside Services are 2pm on Sat. July 18, 2020 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Prestage was born on Feb. 14, 1956 in Morton, MS....
James Joiner, Ii
Jul 15, 2020
James M. Joiner, 43, of Brandon, MS., passed-away on July 15, 2020 after a brief illness. James is survived by his Mother, Pam Joiner & Father, Jim Joiner of Brandon, MS., his brother David of New Orleans, LA as well as his most special niece Ava Joiner. We also want to recognize a long time, very special friend Leilani...
Patricia Nail
Jul 15, 2020
Ann Nail of Brandon passed away on July 15th, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by her entire family. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother and so much more. Ann was a lover of all things fun. She loved to travel and play games with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ann is survived by her daughter Trish...
Cheryl Denson
Jul 14, 2020
Cheryl J. Denson age 62 and a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday July 14 at home surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of Julian and Wanda Ray.
A private Family Viewing will be Saturday July 18,2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Graveside service will be 11AM...
Dan Colvin
Jul 13, 2020
Dan Orin Colvin, known as “Yank”, age 71, United States Navy Veteran, retired officer with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the Forest Police Department, and United Nations International Police, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his residence in Lake, Mississippi after an extended illness, four days shy of his 72nd birthday.
A...
Wilma Watson
Jul 13, 2020
Wilma Garvin Watson age 79 , of Brandon, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS.
She was born in Newton, MS on April 26, 1941 to the late Elbert Lavon Garvin and Gladys Dennis Garvin. Wilma graduated from Newton High School in 1959. She earned a BA Degree in Business in...
Louise Mitchell
Jul 13, 2020
Louise Hollis Mitchell (Brandon,MS)
On Monday, July 13, 2020, Louise Hollis Mitchell died peacefully at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 15th, at 10:00 a.m. at Brandon Memorial Gardens, with visitation from 9:30 – 10:00 prior to the service.
Louise was born May 19,...
Ronald Fortune
Jul 13, 2020
Ronald Richard Fortune, age 72 of Brandon, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. Dominic’s Hospital.
A graveside service will be at 10:00am at Andrew Chapel Cemetery on Friday, July 17, 2020 with Rev. Keith McGee officiating.
He was born in Hinds County, MS on August 16, 1947 to the late Morris C....
Timothy R. Jones
Jul 13, 2020
Timothy R. Jones, 63, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at his residence. Visitation will be 3:30-5:15 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A private family service will be held afterwards.
Timothy was a lifelong resident of Rankin County and a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church. He was an avid...
Mary Frances Smith
Jul 12, 2020
Mrs. Mary Frances Smith a resident of the Branch community passed away on Sunday July 12, 2020 in Newton MS. She was the daughter of Thomas Jasper and Hazel Wadsworth Coghlin.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 14, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS
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Thomas Sanders
Jul 12, 2020
Thomas Ellis “Tom” Sanders, age 89, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at The Blake Assisted Living in Flowood. Tom was born December 23, 1930, in Monroe County, Mississippi, the youngest son of Coyt and Christine Sanders. He graduated from Becker High School in 1948 and went on to earn a BS degree in...
Shirley Mccright
Jul 12, 2020
Shirley Juanita McCright, age 78 of Pearl, passed away on Sunday, July12, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Graveside services will be 10am Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
She was born on October 8, 1941 in Rankin County to the late George Taylor Allen and Mary Ethel Wadford Allen.
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