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.
Maria Lena Rogers Harrell
Mar 1, 2025
Mrs. Maria Lena Rogers Harrell, age 66, took her last breath here on earth Saturday, March 1, 2025 and met her heavenly father.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held at 2pm Wednesday from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
Graveside will follow at Cross...
Henry D. Golden
Mar 1, 2025
Henry D. Golden (88) of Clifton, MS peacefully went to be with his Savior on Saturday March 1, 2025, at Lackey Memorial Hospital after a two-week hospitalization in Jackson following a fall. Henry was the only child of Henry C. Golden of Walnut Grove and Della (Davis) Golden of Waynesboro. He was born on January 23,1937 in Walnut Grove, MS.
Henry...
Mamie D. Nester
Mar 1, 2025
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mamie Nester will be held at 1pm Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from the Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Opening remarks and prayer by Bro. William Savell, eulogy by Dr. Jack Evans, Bro. Bobby Everett will officiate and Bro. Chris Spence will bring...
Rickey Jay Brooks, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
Rickey Jay Brooks, Sr., 70, of Hebron, MS, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at UMMC in Jackson, MS.
He was born on August 11, 1954, to Verdo and Mae Jewel Brooks in Malden, Missouri.
Rickey met his wife, Sharon, at the skating rink in Laurel, MS. They were married on May 24, 1975. Over the years, the family grew to...
Jerry Don Roan
Feb 27, 2025
It is said that if you love much, you grieve much, and so we lean on God’s comfort as we announce the passing of Jerry Don Roan. A beloved husband, and father who raised his kids in the Catholic faith. A devoted grandfather, and great-grandfather, and an exceptional friend. He left this world at 85 to be with the Lord,...
Anna Reba Clements
Feb 26, 2025
Anna Reba Devereaux Clements, age 77, passed away on February 26th following a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and Claude Black and her father Edward Devereaux. She is survived by her loving daughters Robin Guy (Christian) and Christi Clements; grandchildren Elizabeth Bryant (Elijah), Connor Milling, Beau Guy, and Justin Guy; great grandchildren JJ, Layla, Ki’son...
Peggy Gayle
Feb 26, 2025
Peggy Gayle died February 26, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends who loved her and whom she loved. She was at peace and was healed by the Great Physician, Christ Jesus.
Peggy was born October 29, 1939, to Junior and Mollie Shows in Simpson County, MS. She grew up in...
Lucile T. Patrick
Feb 26, 2025
Lucile Turner Patrick, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Mrs. Patrick was born on June 24, 1932, to Lewis and Frances Turner of the Redwood Community near Vicksburg, MS. She married Steen Patrick in 1957 and was a longtime member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Patrick was a homemaker and devoted her life to her husband and four...
Jon Norman Murray
Feb 25, 2025
Jon Murray, a resident of Brandon, MS for 45 years passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at River Oaks hospital. Visitation will be held on Sun. March 2, 2025 from 5pm-7pm and on Mon. March 3, 2025 from 9am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Mon. March 3, 2025 at the...
Mrs. Bobbie Lynn Stanley Myers
Feb 24, 2025
Mrs. Bobbie Lynn Stanley Myers, age 95, a resident of Pelahatchie went to her Heavenly home on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 11am-12pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held on Saturday at 12pm from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
Graveside will be held at Rehobeth...
Diane Rhodes Davis
Feb 24, 2025
Diane Rhodes Davis (75) of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be at The Church at Shiloh on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Stephen Buys officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was born September 30,...
Katina Ann Jackson
Feb 24, 2025
Katina "Tina" Ann Jackson left her earthly home on Monday, February 24, 2025 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Ms. She was born November 8th, 1973 to Eddie Charles Guy and Sarah Catherine Hynes in Jackson, Ms. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-7pm at Ott and Lee in Forest. Funeral services will be Thursday at 12pm following a private...
Ann Root
Feb 23, 2025
Ann Root went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2025.
Ann was born and raised in Crossett, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Leroy Watkins and Bertie Gill Watkins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Louis Root, Jr. Together they had five children. Mrs. Root is survived by her children – Beverly Root May, Stephen Paul Root and...
Kevin Collier
Feb 23, 2025
Kevin Collier, born on September 18, 1966, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on February 23, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was a beloved husband, devoted son, cherished brother and much loved uncle who touched many lives with his work and kindness.
After completing his college education, Kevin began his career in the biomedical field at St. Dominic...
James Reynolds Williams, III
Feb 22, 2025
James Reynolds Williams, III, of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Brandon, at the age of 39. He was born March 17, 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi, to James Reynolds Williams, Jr. and Sandra Nell Mason.
James worked as a tire tech at Korbett’s Tire & Auto in Brandon. He loved to fish and ride horses, and he was...
Arnold Fincher, Sr.
Feb 22, 2025
Arnold Fincher Sr.
August 26 1938 - February 21 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arnold Fincher Sr., who left this world peacefully on February 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 26, 1938, in Graham, Oklahoma, Arnold was a proud son of Father; Clyde Gerald Fincher, Step-mother (Hazel Savage Fincher), Mother; Iva...
Lavell O. "Brad" Bradshaw Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
Lavell O. “Brad” Bradshaw Jr., 71, was called to Glory by his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on Sat. Feb. 22, 2025 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11am on...
Kevin Douglas Jenkins
Feb 20, 2025
Kevin Douglas Jenkins, age 41 a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 after a short illness. Visitation will be held 11am-12pm Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held 12pm at the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored...
John Luther Black
Feb 20, 2025
August 10, 1949 John Luther Black was born to LC and Adell Smith Black in Raleigh, MS. He passed away peacefully at his home in Forest, MS on February 20, 2025. Visitation will be held Monday, February 25 from 5-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. A second visitation will be held Tuesday from 9-10, followed by funeral...
Keith R. Benton
Feb 20, 2025
Keith R. Benton, 74, passed away on Thurs. Feb. 20, 2025 at the Lakeland Nursing & Rehab Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 3:30pm on Fri. Feb. 21, 2025 at Poplar Springs Baptist Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Benton was born in Winona, MS to...
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