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.
Suzonne "Sue" Sease
Apr 13, 2020
Suzonne Tatum Sease, “Sue”, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, Mississippi after a recent surgery. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi on April 30, 1933, to Johnnye B. Swilley Tatum and Clifton Archer Tatum. She was a graduate of Greenville High School and Stevens College in Columbia, MO. She met the...
Otis O' Cain
Apr 11, 2020
Mrs. Otis Mae O'Cain age 76 a resident of the Rehobeth community passed away on April 11,2020 at home surrounded by family.
The Family will gather for a private visitation at Ott and Lee Funeral in Morton followed by a graveside service at Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery, with Bro. Gary Wyatt officiating.
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Patsy Bullock
Apr 7, 2020
Patsy Jo Williams Bullock, age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Funeral service was held 11:30 am Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation was held from 11-11:30 Wednesday at the funeral home. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it is finalized.
Clarence Wheeler
Apr 6, 2020
Clarence Gerald Wheeler “Buddy”, 85, of Candler, NC went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 6, 2020.
Buddy was born in Newton, MS on June 18, 1934. He served 10 years in the Air Force. He supported his family as an auto mechanic with Ford Motor Company during his working years. Buddy...
Dorothy Kelly
Apr 6, 2020
Honoring the Life of
Mrs. Dorothy Kelly
May 11, 1931 – April 6, 2020
Mrs. Kelly, 88, of Bay Springs, formerly of Brookhaven and Raleigh, went to be with her Lord on April 6, 2020 . She was born May 11, 1931, to her...
Roger Glen Moore
Apr 2, 2020
Roger Glen Moore
Pelahatchie, MS
Mr. Roger Glen Moore, age 70, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away surrounded by his family at his residence on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Visitation was held 1pm Friday, April 3, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service was held 2pm Friday, April 3, 2020 at...
Chase Moore
Apr 1, 2020
Chase Hinton Moore
Brandon, MS
Chase Hinton Moore, passed away on April 1, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Chase was born in Flowood, MS on February 14, 1992 and he graduated from Brandon High School in 2010, where he played football. He went...
Delray Henderson
Apr 1, 2020
Delray Henderson, age 49 of Pelahatchie passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home.
He was born on October 7, 1970 in Morton, MS to Kenneth Ray Henderson and Sondria June Allen Henderson. Delray was a Heavy Equipment Operator and loved to play in the dirt. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, and...
Ben Myers, Sr.
Mar 31, 2020
Ben Edd Myers Sr., 86, passed away Tues. March 31, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at the Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery in Madison, Co. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Myers was born on April 25, 1933 in Hazelhurst,...
Karen Morris
Mar 31, 2020
Karen Marie O’Brien Morris, age 62, a resident of Richland, MS passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Morris was born March 7, 1958 to James Joseph O’Brien and Myra Gale Malcolmson O’Brien in Canton, MA. She was married to...
Harold Joiner
Mar 30, 2020
Harold Wayne Joiner, age 64, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A private family graveside service will be held at Ludlow Cemetery in Ludlow, MS. Social distance is recommended due the current health crisis.
Mr. Joiner was born, May 29, 1955 to Wayne Kimble...
Charles De Vaughan
Mar 30, 2020
Charles Thomas De Vaughan, 72, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. Services are to be announced at at later date
Thomas Troupe
Mar 28, 2020
Thomas H. Troupe, 83, passed away Sat. March 28, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS after a lengthy illness.
Tom was born in Shelbyville, TN to Ed and Ruth Troupe and was the youngest of four boys. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, he began working for INA, later to become CIGNA. Although beginning...
Shirley Apperson
Mar 28, 2020
Shirley Apperson
Brandon, MS
Shirley Goforth Apperson, 59, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Graveside services will be 2pm Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson. A private service for family will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...
Teresa Ballard
Mar 27, 2020
Teresa Elaine Bracken Ballard, age 60, passed away at her home home in Flowood, Mississippi on March 27, 2020. Teresa was born at Affutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska on April 26, 1959 when her father was serving in the United States Air Force. Teresa graduated from Brandon High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She...
Jean Whitaker
Mar 27, 2020
Jean Miracle Whitaker passed away in Jackson, MS, on March 27, 2020. She was born in Medina, Ohio, on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1962, causing her family to celebrate in a different way. She attended school at York and Liverpool schools. Three Mile Island changed the family’s life when her father’s job with McDermott International was transferred to New...
Jennifer James
Mar 26, 2020
Jennifer Allison James, 35, passed away Thurs. March 26, 2020 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be from 1pm-1:45pm on Mon. March 30, 2020 at Puckett Cemetery in Puckett, MS. Graveside Services will follow at 2pm on Mon. March 30, 2020 at Puckett Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements. NOTICE:...
Jimmy Thornton
Mar 25, 2020
Jimmy Ray Thornton, age 53, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Due to the social circumstances this will be private family services.
Mr. Thornton was a native of Delhi, LA. He was the son of Homer Thornton and Mary Brekeen Thornton. He was married to Bridget Keeney Thornton. He worked...
Thomas "Pop'S" Miller
Mar 23, 2020
Mr. Thomas "Pop's" Fay Miller age 88 a resident of Bay Springs, formally of Morton passed away on March 23, 2020 in Bay Springs. Visitation was held 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service was held 2pm on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Morton Memorial Gardens. Bro. Gary Wyatt officiated the services. Arrangements...
Cecil Drake
Mar 22, 2020
Cecil N. Drake
Johns Community
Cecil N. Drake, 79, passed away at his home with family surrounded by his side. Graveside services will be 10:00am Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Johns Cemetery. Visitation with the family and close friends will begin at 9:30 am at the cemetery.
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