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.
Bernice Gill
Feb 18, 2025
Bernice M. Gill, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home at the age of 71.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and again on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, with a funeral service immediately...
Joan Marie Meyer
Feb 18, 2025
Joan Meyer, 79, of Brandon, MS, passed away on February 18 in Jackson, MS. She was born on December 3, 1945 in Robinsdale, MN to Floyd and Lois Olson Fisher.
Ms. Meyer grew up in south Minneapolis attending Henry Clay School, Phillips Junior High School and South High School from which she graduated in June,1963. She started at the University of...
Eric Zane Walls
Feb 17, 2025
Eric “Zane” Walls, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at his home at the age of 64.
He was born July 28, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Everett Lynn Walls and Erma Jeanne Calder Walls. He loved University of Alabama football and playing his guitars. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by many friends.
He is...
Carolyn McGraw
Feb 17, 2025
Carolyn McGraw passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Peachtree Village in Brandon, Mississippi.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:00 am with a funeral service immediately following in the chapel at 10:00 am. She will be laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson following...
Lane G. Busick
Feb 16, 2025
Lane G. "Chip" Busick, III, 68 was a lifelong resident of Brandon, MS. He passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital from complications related to an extended illness. Mr. Busick is survived by two brothers, Christopher Francis Busick (wife, Barbara), and Robert Joseph "Joe" Busick (wife, Beverly). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lane...
Robert David Simmons
Feb 16, 2025
Robert David Simmons, 82, passed away on Sun. Feb. 16, 2025 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Feb. 21, 2025 from 5pm-7pm and on Sat. Feb. 22, 2025 from 9:30am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Sat. Feb. 22, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with...
Anthony Wayne McGraw
Feb 15, 2025
Anthony Wayne McGraw died unexpectedly on February 15, 2025 at the age of 50 at his home. He was born in Jackson, MS on Dec 6th, 1974 to Joe Wayne McGraw and Linda Carol Winstead McGraw in Jackson, MS and was currently a resident of Braxton, MS. On July 29th, 2000 he married Cherie Brister McGraw and they later welcomed...
Hershel Griffin
Feb 15, 2025
Mr. Hershel Griffin, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in the Cooperville community. Born on January 3, 1955, to L.E.and Vena Mae Evans Griffin. Hershel was an avid fox hunter, he loved to cook and enjoyed working on his truck. Hershel could be seen on many occasions riding his four-wheeler spraying fire ants.
He was...
Barbara McRae Hopper
Feb 14, 2025
Barbara McRae Hopper, age 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Barbara’s Life will be Monday, February 17, 2025, at 3:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Brandon with visitation starting at 1:00pm. Burial will follow in Brandon Memorial Gardens.
The daughter of the late Molly Burkett and Conrad McRae. She...
Vadis Copeland Teer
Feb 14, 2025
Vadis Copeland Teer, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at her home at the age of 89.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm with a funeral service immediately following in the chapel. A committal service will follow at 2:00 pm...
Shirley Ann Wiseman Chapman
Feb 13, 2025
Shirley Ann Wiseman Chapman went to her eternal home on February 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by love.
Graveside service will be held 2pm Monday, February 17, 2025 at Morton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Chapman family.
Shirley was born in Vardaman, MS, "The Sweet Potato Capital of the World," and was...
Jerry Harold Simpson
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Harold Simpson, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 12. Jerry had a no-nonsense exterior and a caring and compassionate interior that will be truly missed. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who valued family above all.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cheri Simpson; children Laura Simpson, Hal Simpson (Michelle),...
Betty Jean Crenshaw
Feb 12, 2025
Betty Beckham Crenshaw of Brandon, MS went to be with the Lord on February 12th, 2025.
Betty was a native of Philadelphia, MS, where she was an honor graduate of Philadelphia High School and held a degree in General Studies from Mississippi College. She retired from state government after 23 years, having worked as an Administrative/Research Assistant for the Mississippi Institutions...
Rosemary Barbee Morrow
Feb 12, 2025
Rosemary Barbee Morrow, January 3, 1943 – February 12, 2025, age 82, married to the late Robert Dowden Morrow Jr. on June 16, 1968, her parents are the late China Gamblin and Cletus Aubry Barbee, and her brother was the late Charles Barbee. She passed away on Wed. Feb. 12, 2025, at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be...
Doris June Pennington
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Doris Palmer Pennington, age 99, passed away on February 11, 2025, at her home in Pearl. Born on December 22, 1925, to, John and Lola Bradshaw Palmer, in Polkville MS. Mrs. Doris was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking for her family, she was an avid gardener and loved yard work, everything had to be in place and straight. Mrs....
Michael David Winstead
Feb 10, 2025
Michael David Winstead, born on April 9, 1960, in Jackson, MS, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Brandon, MS. He was a vibrant soul who enjoyed life to the fullest.
Michael had a passion for the outdoors, particularly hunting, which brought him joy and fulfillment. He also loved motorcycles and mini bikes, often finding adventure on two wheels. His enthusiasm...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Shirley Patrick Dupree
Feb 10, 2025
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Shirley Patrick Dupree, 88, passed away on Mon. Feb. 10, 2025 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Feb. 13, 2025 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. Feb. 13, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow...
Irma Ruth Smith
Feb 10, 2025
Irma Ruth Smith
Florence, MS
Irma Ruth Matthews Smith passed away peacefully in her home away from home, Villa South, on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born to Olif Thompson Matthews, Sr. and Willie Elizabeth Walters Matthews on August 25, 1928 in Plain (Richland) MS. After moving to Florence as a child, she lived there for the rest of her life....
Mary Ella Barnett
Feb 9, 2025
Mary Ella Barnett, born on January 29, 1943, in Meridian, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Shelton and Winner Klein Shelton. She was 82 years old.
On April 2, 1961, she married Freddie Barnett, marking the beginning of a loving partnership that spanned over six decades, during...
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