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.
John Michael Vanderford
Oct 20, 2023
John Michael Vanderford, 47, passed away on Friday Oct. 20, 2023 in Madison County, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Oct. 23, 2023 from 4pm-8pm and on Tues. Oct. 24, 2023 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Oct. 24, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel...
Bob Henry Mayo, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Bob Henry Mayo, Jr. age 77, and a resident of Midland, TX passed away on October 19, 2023.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Eastern Cemetery in Forest, MS.
Bob was born to Bob Henry Mayo and Dale King Mayo on July 22, 1946. After the death of his mother, Dale,...
Grace C Curry
Oct 19, 2023
Grace C. Curry, 78, of Pearl, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Columbia Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be Friday, October 27, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and again on Saturday, October 28, starting at 10am at the funeral home with an 11am graveside service to follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens...
William Franklin "Tripp" Stewart III
Oct 19, 2023
William Franklin Stewart III (affectionately known as Tripp) passed away at his home in Morton, MS on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the early age of 43. Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:30 with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at Lakeland Place Memorial...
Carl Gailey
Oct 19, 2023
Reuben Carlton Gailey was born on August 27, 1931, in Commerce, GA to Leatus T. Gailey and Nettie C. McGinnis. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson at the age of 92, after a brief illness. After high school Carlton enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean War as a...
Shirley Faye George
Oct 18, 2023
Shirley Faye George, age, 69, Formerly of Kosciusko MS, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home in Wesson, MS. She enjoyed eating out at Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel; other hobbies were watching TV especially Bones, cooking shows and Hallmark. She was an introvert that loved the color purple and was an avid reader.
Shirley's family...
Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo
Oct 14, 2023
Gaspar Silvestre Carmelo falleció el 14 de Octubre de 2023. Nació el 19 de Julio de 2004.
Su madre y su padre son Juana Carmelo Gómez y Francisco Silvestre Marcos. Él es de San Mateo Ixtatan, Guatemala y vivía en Forest, MS.
Los arreglos de visitas están pendientes.Se agregará un obituario completo.El velorio se llevará a cabo de 10...
Don Turberville
Oct 14, 2023
Gerald Donald “Don” Turberville, age 84 of Brandon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with his wife by his side.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:30am at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation starting at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens.
He was...
Clarence Lamar Twiner
Oct 13, 2023
Clarence Lamar Twiner
Bandon, MS
Clarence Lamar Twiner, 79, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral service at Brandon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Lamar was born November 23, 1943, to...
Mary Ola Breazeale
Oct 13, 2023
Mary Ola Breazeale, age 87 of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 13, 2023.
A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be at 11:00am Monday, October 16, 2023, at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 9:00am. A graveside service will follow at 4:00pm at Mount Carmel Baptist Cemetery in Noxapater, MS.
She...
Douglas Lavon Graves
Oct 12, 2023
Douglas “Bub” Lavon Graves passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born May 29, 1935, to James Percy Graves and Roberta McLendon Graves.
Born in Puckett, MS, he graduated from Puckett High School and married in 1953. He served in the Army National Guard in 1958. He retired from Illinois Central Railroad after 37 years.
He was...
Arthur Dean Kinstley Jr.
Oct 9, 2023
Arthur D. “Archie” Kinstley Jr., 64, of Flora, MS passed away on October 9, 2023, completely surrounded by his loving family. Archie was born on February 6, 1959, to his loving parents Arthur D. “Art” Kinstley Sr. and Nancy Kinstley. Archie worked many years for his father in the mobile home business, eventually taking over the business and branching...
Janie Lowery
Oct 8, 2023
Merrie Jane Lowery of Brandon, MS passed away at Brandon Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, October 08, 2023. She was born December 11, 1939 in Augusta, AR to E.W. Matthews and Ruth Nelson Matthews.
Mrs. Lowery is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 40 years, Jerry Lowery, and two brothers: Bill Matthews and Charles Edward...
Gerry McAlpin Patterson
Oct 8, 2023
Geraldine Bell McAlpin Patterson, fondly known as Gerry, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Clinton, MS. She was born on December 14, 1935, in Claiborne County, MS. Gerry's life was marked by a deep love for her family and an unwavering commitment to her community.
Gerry's education began in Petal, MS, where she attended school until her family...
Carol Darlene Neese
Oct 8, 2023
Carol Darlene Neese passed away at her residence in Brandon, MS on October 8, 2023. Carol was born on August 24, 1964 in Jackson, MS to Jesse Carroll Hodges and Linda K. "Sheppard" Neese.
Darlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Howard Neese, and her step-father, Wayne Neese.
She leaves behind her mother, Linda K....
Edith Whitley Minnis
Oct 5, 2023
Edith Whitley Minnis: A Life of Service and LoveEdith Whitley Minnis, a beloved teacher, social worker, and missionary, passed away on October 5, 2023, in her hometown of Brandon, MS. She was born on July 19, 1934, and was the youngest of 12 siblings. Edith lived a life filled with compassion, dedication, and a strong commitment to making a positive...
Oma Lee Boyd
Oct 5, 2023
Oma Lee Boyd, 87, a resident of Jackson, MS, passed away on Thurs. Oct. 5, 2023, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Sat. Oct. 28, 2023, at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Mrs. Boyd was born...
Mary Ruth Pinter
Oct 4, 2023
Mary Ruth Pinter, age 92, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 12pm Saturday, October 7, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the High Hill Cemetery near Walnut Grove. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time on Saturday. ...
Thomas Leon Lewis
Oct 3, 2023
Thomas “Tommy” Leon Lewis of Greenville, MS died on October 3, 2023 in Brandon, MS. He was born on November 20, 1947 in Laurel, MS.
Tommy was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He began his career and continued on to retirement with Abide Aero Corporation in Greenville, MS. He had a passion for flying and all things aviation. He...
Betty Frances Lewis Chesnut
Oct 3, 2023
Visitation: 12:30pm-2:30pm Friday, October 6, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2:30pm Friday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Sims Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Betty Frances Chesnut family.
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Betty Frances Lewis Chesnut was born on April 08, 1932 to Wallace and...
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