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.
David James Willoughby
May 29, 2025
David James Willoughby, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Flowood, Mississippi, at the age of 77.
Mr. Willoughby was born December 13, 1947, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to James E. Willoughby and Winifred Meier Willoughby Johnson. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout among the Boy Scouts and graduated from Anguilla High School in 1965. He then...
Robert Carl Bain
May 26, 2025
Robert Carl Bain, 64, passed away on Mon. May 26, 2025, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS from complications of VEXAS, a rare disease. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 30, 2025, from 11am-12pm at Fondren Church located at 3327 Old Canton Rd. Jackson, MS 39216. A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Fri. May...
Betty Diane Kinnebrew
May 25, 2025
In loving memory of Betty Diane Kinnebrew, February 18, 1942 - May 25, 2025, age 83, passed away on Sun. May 25, 2025 in Denham Springs, LA. Visitation will be held on Thurs. May 29, 2025 from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Thurs. May 29, 2025 at the Ott &...
David Alton Spivey
May 25, 2025
David Alton Spivey, age 59, a lifelong resident of Forest died May 24, 2025, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12pm Friday, May 30, 2025, from the chapel of the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be held from 10am til the service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at...
Sarah Elizabeth Taylor
May 25, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth, age 75, a resident of Morton :
On the evening of May 25, 2025, Sarah Elizabeth Taylor peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sisters, and her son, Billy Wayne.She is survived by her adoring husband, Norlyne Roy Taylor; her children, Julie Edwards(Kyle), Jamie Taylor, Donald Atkinson, and Debra Federick...
Merriam Ewing Smilley
May 23, 2025
Merriam Ewing Smilley, 84, passed away on Fri. May 23, 2025, at St. Dominics Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 30, 2025, from 6pm-8pm at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church located at 400 Grants Ferry Rd. Brandon, MS 39047. A graveside service will be held at 10am on Sat. May 31, 2025, at Lakeland...
Jeff Luke McNeece
May 23, 2025
Jeff Luke McNeece, a cherished son, devoted husband, loving father, and adoring grandfather, left this world on May 23, 2025, after bravely fighting a hard battle with cancer. He was born on June 21, 1968, and his life was marked by his boundless love for family, unwavering commitment to service, and his generous spirit.
Throughout his life, Jeff was known for...
Michael Erby McNelis
May 22, 2025
Michael Erby McNelis, 75, passed away on Thurs. May 22, 2025, at the Brandon Nursing and Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. May 27, 2025, from 12pm-1pm at Lakeside Presbyterian Church located at 2070 Spillway Rd. Brandon, MS 39047. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Tues. May 27, 2025, at Lakeside Presbyterian...
Eullis Westbrook
May 21, 2025
Eullis Westbrook, a beloved member of his community, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Lena, Mississippi, and lived a life filled with dedication to his work, faith, and family.
Eullis worked many years in the parts department at Van Trow Oldsmobile, which is now known...
Ruby S. Gilliam
May 20, 2025
Ruby S. Gilliam, 82, passed away on Tues. May 20, 2025, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 23, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Sat. May 24, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in the...
Maude Elizabeth Ware
May 20, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Elizabeth McMillan Ware, 88 years old will be conducted along with a memorial for Bennie Ware. He was not able to have a service due to Covid-19 after he passed away on March 23, 2020. The service will be on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11am. at Liberty Baptist Church, 2824 Old Highway 80, Forest,...
Buddy Earl Beebe
May 20, 2025
Buddy Beebe, 78, passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy built on grit, love, and the kind of strength that can only be forged through a life well lived. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home on Saturday from 10-12pm, with a graveside service following at Beebe Family Cemetery in Lake, Ms.
A Navy veteran who...
Bettye Joyce Donald
May 20, 2025
Bettye Joyce Donald, a longtime resident of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi, surrounded by her family at the age of 89.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Flowood Baptist Church from 12:00 to 1:30 pm with the funeral service beginning at 1:30. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in...
John Rayford Drennan
May 19, 2025
John Rayford Drennan
Brandon, MS
A native of Collins, MS, John, passed away on May 19, 2025, born to John Ellzey Drennan and Margie Carter Drennan on July 20, 1933. He was a graduate of Collins High School. Following a two-year military tour with the U. S. Army in Berlin, Germany, he graduated from Meridian Junior College. He also attended Mississippi State...
Mary Frances Perkins
May 19, 2025
Mary Frances Perkins, 77, a resident of Forest passed away on May 19, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21st at Ott and Lee Funeral Home from 11-2pm, followed by funeral services in the chapel at 2, officiated by Bro. Doyle Boyles. Internment and graveside services will take place at Lorena Baptist Cemetery following the...
Jackie Hayes Means
May 18, 2025
Jack Hayes “Jackie” Means, age 77, passed away Sunday May 18, at his home. He was born November 21, 1947, in Rankin County to Grace and Luther Means. Jackie is survived by brother Johnny Means; stepsons Chris White (wife Barbara) and Kelly White (wife Tracy); grandchildren Jordan Aviles, Emily Ingram, Kaylee Dupre and Keith White; and great grandchildren Hayden Gibbs,...
James Harold Hazzard
May 18, 2025
James (Jimmy) Harold Hazzard, 87, of Cleveland, MS stepped into the open arms of Jesus on May 18, 2025. A Celebration of Life graveside service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:30pm at Lakeland Place Memorial Park on Lakeland Drive (Highway 25). Visitation will be 1-3pm Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...
Jenell Harrell Rawson
May 18, 2025
Mrs. Jenell Harrell Rawson, age 89, a resident of Ridgeland, MS passed away on Sunday May 18, 2025.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 6pm-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and on Thursday from 10am-11am at the funeral home in Brandon.
Chapel service will be held at 11am Thursday, May 22, 2025 from the Ott and...
Nell Ruth Wilson
May 18, 2025
Nell Ruth Wilson, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Greenwood, Mississippi, after a hard-fought illness, on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm, with visitation beginning one hour prior. She will be laid to rest following...
Curtis Petty
May 18, 2025
James “Curtis” Petty, age 86, of Brandon, MS, went to his heavenly home on May 18th, 2025.
He was born on March 29th, 1939, in the Mississippi Delta in the small town of Ruleville, MS. He served in the Air Force for 3 years (1957-1960) and was a dedicated civil engineer starting out in the Mississippi Delta and transferred to Brandon...
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