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.
Mary Westbrook
Aug 25, 2019
Mary Jon Westbrook, age 81 of Brandon Passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Dr. John Cofer officiating. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 26, 2019...
Jackson Gealogo
Aug 24, 2019
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. - Psalms 127:3. This verse resonates with those who were blessed to have known Jackson Elmer Butler Gealogo of Brandon, Mississippi. Jackson was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Jackson was 16 years old when he met his Savior on August 24, 2019. ...
Elizabeth Arrington
Aug 23, 2019
Elizabeth Darlean Arrington, age 49, a longtime resident of Forest, died Friday, August 23, 2019, in Forest.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3pm Tuesday, August 27, 2019, from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will begin at 1pm until the service time at the funeral home. Graveside services...
Tina Nickens
Aug 23, 2019
Tina Madora Nickens, 76, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Visitation will be 2-4PM Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with services following at 4PM in the chapel. Burial will follow in Pelahatchie City Cemetery.
Tina was born in Jackson, MS on December...
Dorothy Russell
Aug 23, 2019
Dorothy Wray Russell, age 89 of Brandon, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Brother Roy Lively officiating. Interment will follow in Johns Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 26, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00pm at Ott and...
Mildred Jenkins
Aug 21, 2019
Mildred Irene Jenkins, age 89 and a longtime resident of Jackson died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, surrounded by her family, following an extended illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11am Friday, August 23, 2019, from the Damascus Cemetery. Charles R. Jenkins will officiate. Family and friends will...
Anna Johnson
Aug 21, 2019
Anna Maria Johnson “Oma”, age 87, passed away Wed. Aug 21, 2019 at Peach Tree Village Assisted Living in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug 25, 2019 from 1pm – 1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Aug 25, 2019 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
William Randall Sharpe
Aug 21, 2019
William Randall “Randy” Sharpe was born to William Nick “Billy Nick” and Ruth Moore Sharpe on January 20, 1954 in Jackson, MS. Randy grew up and spent his life in Brandon, MS. He went home to glory August 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janie Williams; brother, Nick Sharpe and his niece, Laurie Williams....
Julia Creel
Aug 21, 2019
Julia Lorise Creel age 90 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at her home.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 11:00am at Crossview Baptist Church with Rev. Don Williams officiating. A graveside service will follow at Bethel Cemetery near Flora, MS at 1:30pm. Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2019 from...
Marvin Porter
Aug 20, 2019
Marvin Cleveland Porter, 73, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, in Pelahatchie, MS. Visitation will be held 5-8 pm Friday, August 23, 2019 and 12-2 pm Saturday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the funeral home with interment...
Mary Jordan
Aug 19, 2019
Mary Ellen Jordan, age 75 of Brandon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 19, 2019 at her home.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10:00am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Jeff Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be...
Nicholas Boykin
Aug 19, 2019
Nicholas W. Boykin, age 26 and a resident of Pelahatchie, was born on Veterans Day, November 11, 1992. He passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.
He was carpenter by trade, employed with Vic/Boykin Construction and attended Rehobeth Baptist Church. Nicholas enjoyed hunting and fishing, an outdoors enthusiast. He will be remembered for...
Diane P. Haddon
Aug 19, 2019
On Monday, August 19th, 2019, Diane P. Haddon, passed away at the age of 66 at after a short illness.
Diane was born October 31, 1952 in Greenwood, MS to Mary Glenn (Smith) and Banks Bernard (“BB”) Pennington, jr.. As a child she lived with her family in and around Marks, MS. After graduating from Delta Academy...
Sylvia Ragan
Aug 18, 2019
Mrs. Sylvia Ann Shedd Ragan
Branch, MS
Sylvia Ann Ragan, age 62, a resident of the Branch Community passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Magee, MS. Her visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Monday, August 19, 2019 at New Liberty Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 9am Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at New...
Noel Lankford
Aug 18, 2019
Noel L. “Buddy” Lankford, 91, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 5-7 pm and from 12-1 pm Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at...
John Mccollum
Aug 13, 2019
A little tow-headed boy, John Edward McCollum, was born May 30, 1953 in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana to Douglas Edward McCollum and Mary Henrietta Roland McCollum. John could not pronounce his name, so he referred to himself as John Ebby Cobby.
He worked in his parents’ store, McCollum General Merchandise in Lauderdale. He attended MS State...
Angelia Hudson
Aug 13, 2019
Angelia Beatrice Hudson, age 53 of Brandon, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at a local hospital.
She was born in Yazoo City, MS on November 26, 1965 to Charles Everett Huffmaster and Barbara Talbert Huffmaster. Angelia is preceded in death by her father, Charles Everett Huffmaster. She graduated from Mississippi Baptist Academy and Hinds Community...
Mary Salter
Aug 12, 2019
Mary Helen Salter, age 74, of Pearl, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.
She was born in Raleigh, MS on November 28, 1944 to the late Connie Clark Norman and Allie Lonora Norman. She loved working at Walmart as a cashier.
Mary is preceded in death by her son, Krisan Dewayne Martin.
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Angie Verucchi
Aug 12, 2019
Angie Roby Verucchi, 57, went to be with the Lord August 12, 2019, surrounded by her family at the UMMC in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Aug. 15, 2019 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Fri. Aug. 16, 2019 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in...
Dr. James Chatham
Aug 12, 2019
Dr. James Ray Chatham, 87, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. A Memorial Service will be 2pm Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 105 N. Montgomery St, Starkville, MS 39759.
James Ray Chatham was born in Caryville, FL on November 11, 1931, to Clifton Lee Chatham and Sadie Mae McMinn Chatham. He...
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