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.
Bro. Jeffery "Jeff" Wayne Jones
Oct 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery “Jeff” Jones, a devoted husband, father, pharmacist, teacher, and worship pastor, who entered his heavenly home on October 28, 2024 at the age of 60. Born on October 3, 1964 in Carthage, MS to Waymon and Melba Jones, Jeff lived a life marked by service, love, and unwavering...
Paxton Clay Cooper
Oct 24, 2024
Paxton Clay Cooper, 7, of Brandon, MS went to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He passed at the Blair E. Batson Tower of UMMC due to complications of the rapid onset of leukemia. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Paxton was born on June 25, 2017...
Norman B. "Sonny" Hutchison, Jr.
Oct 23, 2024
Norman B. “Sonny” Hutchison, Jr., 89, of Canton, Mississippi passed away on October 23, 2024.
Mr. Hutchison was born on January 21, 1935, in Brandon, Mississippi to Norman B. and Edna Swilley Hutchison. He was a lifelong cattleman and had a special love of horses.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carlene Moss Hutchison, and...
Marie Carr Wells
Oct 22, 2024
Marie Carr Wells, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1926, in Neshoba County to James T and Vera Carr.
She is survived by son, Garvis Wells, his children, son Thomas Wells and daughters, Amanda (Matthew) Carpenter and the late Joel Brady. Twins Pam Wells and her...
LaShonda Marie Prestage Watkins
Oct 21, 2024
Visitation: 9:30am-2pm Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Saturday, October 26, 2024 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watkins family.
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LaShonda Marie Prestage Watkins
Morton, MS 39117
LaShonda Watkins, age 33, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday,...
Paul Douglas Alexander
Oct 21, 2024
Paul Douglas Alexander
Brandon, MS
Paul Douglas Alexander, 79, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his home. Paul was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 2, 1945, to Charles Woodrow Alexander and Ethel Mae LeBeau.
Paul grew up in Caseyville, IL, and attended Caseyville Elementary School. He graduated from Collinsville High School.
Paul joined the Air Force in 1964 and served in the...
Harry G Mahaffey
Oct 20, 2024
Mr. Harry G. Mahaffey, age 67, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home in Forest. Born on November 26,1956 to W.L. and Edna Mahaffey. Harry was a member of Victory Fellowship in Union MS. Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting grass, but spending time with his grandkids brought him great joy. Harry is preceded in death by...
Bobby E. Thweatt
Oct 20, 2024
Bobby E. Thweatt, age 60, a resident of Morton passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Scott Regional Hospital in Morton. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 12pm-2pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held at 2pm following the visitation at the Ott and Lee Chapel. Ott and Lee...
Joseph David Delaski
Oct 19, 2024
Joseph "Joey" David Delaski, age 51, passed away at home after a brief illness on Saturday October 19, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1973 to David and Ann Haas Delaski of Pearl, MS.
Joey attended St. Joseph Catholic School, where he was an exceptional four sport athlete and scholar. Upon graduating high school in 1991, he received an appointment...
Stewart S. "Butch" Roberts
Oct 19, 2024
Stewart S. “Butch” Roberts, Sr., passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born in Blackton, Arkansas, on July 20, 1941, to Andrew Stewart Roberts and Lula Bernice Dunavan Roberts, and moved to the Jackson area in 1968. He retired from Entergy of Mississippi in April of 2004. He married Katherine Warren, and together they had five children, David, Douglas,...
Joel Wayne Banks
Oct 18, 2024
Joel Wayne Banks, 50, passed away on Fri. Oct. 18, 2024 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Oct. 24, 2024 from 4pm-6pm at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 6pm on Thurs. Oct. 24, 2024 at Brandon Baptist Church. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling...
Tommie Glen McNaughten
Oct 18, 2024
Tommie Glen McNaughten, 90, of Silsbee, TX passed away on October 18, 2024.
Born in Fairdale, Texas to Theo Lawson and William Gethern McNaughten, Glen came from a long line of Texans, counting back for at least ten generations. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, William Wayne McNaughten.
Glen lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to his...
Gerald Phipps
Oct 18, 2024
Gerald Phipps, 60, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. Gerald was born November 27, 1963 to Carl and Vivian Phipps in Forest, Mississippi.
Gerald was a sweet soul who brought immense joy to anyone he encountered. He loved to dance and listen to music, and especially loved to eat a good meal. His infectious smile could light...
Dewitt Talmadge Dickson
Oct 18, 2024
Dewitt T. Dickson, 94, peacefully left our world on October 18th, 2024. He was born in Roosevelt, Louisiana on February 19th, 1930 to WD Dickson and Annie Blaylock. He was preceded in death by his parents, WD Dickson and Annie Blaylock; his brother, Wilford Dickson and his daughter, Linda Sue Freeman.
Dewitt is survived by his four children: Dorothy Ann Parker...
Bobby Tadlock
Oct 16, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Boyles Tadlock, 82, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on October 16, 2024.
Born April 12, 1942, in Columbia, Mississippi to Billy Clyde (B.C.) Tadlock and Clara Boyles Tadlock, Bobby was a lifelong resident of the Jackson Metro area. He was an alumnus of Pearl High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. Bobby built a...
Betty Muirhead
Oct 15, 2024
Betty Wilkerson Muirhead, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30pm Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Antioch-Steele Cemetery with Bro. Larry Duncan officiating. Visitation will be held from 1pm till 2pm at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.
She was born to her...
Donna Lyn Sanderford
Oct 14, 2024
Donna Lyn Sanderford, born October 1, 1948 entered the next phase of her eternal journey October 14, 2024 and is now face-to-face with her Lord.
Lyn was predeceased by her father and mother, Otis and Evelyn Boockholdt; her husband, Paul Sanderford; her son, Jeffrey Kyle, stepsons Sandy Sanderford and Ricky Sanderford.
Lyn is survived by her grandson, Kyle Sanderford (Allison) and great...
Carol Ann Parten
Oct 13, 2024
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Carol "Mamaw" Parten, loving wife and mother of three children, went to be with Jesus.
Carol was born on November 27, 1944, in Jackson, MS. Carol graduated from Morton High School. After high school, Carol attended East Central Junior College, where she met her husband, Melvin Parten. Her career life included wonderful stops with many people....
James Ervin Watson Jr.
Oct 13, 2024
James, a devoted family man, rock guitar enthusiast, grill master, and lover of his dogs, passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 67. His passion for music filled his home with the sounds of classic rock riffs, while his grill filled the air with the smell of barbecue shared with family and friends. A memorial visitation will...
Carl L. Roland
Oct 12, 2024
Carl Lynwood Roland of Forest, Ms. went to his eternal home in heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Born in Neshoba County on September 10, 1935, to Hubert and Iris (Barrett) Roland, as one of 5 children. Carl spent most of his life enjoying the great outdoors. After his career in the United States Army was over, Carl became a Registered...
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