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.
Johnny Mulholland
Feb 4, 2025
Johnny Mulholland, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
He was born November 18, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Leo Mulholland and Lejean Reppon. He and his siblings were lovingly reared by his maternal grandparents, Era and Elzie Reppon. Mr. Mulholland joined the United States Air Force and spent 26 years serving his country,...
Marlene Gonzalez Echazabal
Feb 4, 2025
Marlene Gonzalez Echazabal, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 66. Born on January 31, 1959, in Cuba, Marlene's early years were shaped by the vibrant culture and rich traditions of her homeland.
In 1980, Marlene made the courageous decision to move to the United States, where she...
Sylvia Huff Hemphill
Feb 3, 2025
Sylvia Huff Hemphill, 79, of Barton, MS, went to be with her Lord and savior on February 3rd, 2025.
Mrs. Hemphill was born on October 3rd, 1945, to Ercy and Beatrice Huff of Rankin County, MS. She married Bill Hemphill in 1995. After receiving her Master’s in education from Mississippi College, she taught for several years at Forest Hill High School...
Donald Steve Turner
Feb 3, 2025
Donald Steve Turner born September 12, 1943, and passed away February 3, 2025. Don was born to parents Stephen Harvey Turner and Thelma Corley Turner and grew up in Richland Mississippi attending schools and church there. He graduated from Florence High School in 1962. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1966 with a degree in electrical engineering. It was...
Bobbie Jean Messier
Feb 3, 2025
Bobbie Jean Messier went home to be with Jesus on February 3, 2025. Bobbie was born on April 24, 1941 to John Earmon Russell and Annie Lucille Parker Russell in Kemper County near DeKalb Mississippi.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her four siblings; Kenneth Russell, John Russell, Wayne Russell and Effie Russell Trujillo. She is also preceded...
Minnie Mearl Ainsworth
Feb 3, 2025
Minnie Mearl Ainsworth passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, in Byram, Mississippi, at the age of 97.
Visitation will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. A graveside service will follow at Lakewood South Memorial Park in Jackson at 3:00 pm.
Mrs. Ainsworth was born July 11, 1927, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to Robert Troy Jones and...
Ella Mary Shepherd
Feb 3, 2025
Mrs. Ella M. Shepherd, a resident of Morton, passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at Scott Regional Hospital. She was born June 1st, 1938, to Dee Brown and Mary McLendon in Panola Mississippi. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12:30-2pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, followed by a graveside service at 2:30 in Pulaski Cemetery. Bro....
Ronald Eugene Fuller
Feb 2, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Eugene Fuller, 73, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2025, at Parkway Health & Rehab in Canton, MS. A graveside service is planned at Luther Chapel Church Cemetery on March 8th at 1pm.
Ron Fuller was born March 29, 1951, to Stanley and Regina Fuller in Tupelo, MS. Ron was a member of Forest Methodist Church. Ron was a...
Samuel Everett Ethridge
Feb 2, 2025
Samuel Everett Ethridge, was born on July 25, 1956, in Meridian, Mississippi. He passed away on February 2, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi. Samuel retired from Southern Beverage Company after a dedicated 41 years of service, where he worked as a Logistics Manager.
He was a devoted family man who loved and cared for his family deeply. Samuel was a passionate sports...
Glenda Joyce Thornton
Feb 2, 2025
Glenda Joyce Thornton of Brandon, MS, went to Heaven on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mrs. Thornton was born in Runnelstown, Mississippi in September 1941, and was raised in Sharon and Sandersville, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late John Timothy Purvis, Sr., and Esther Lillian Downing Purvis. Joyce was married...
Anita Kay "Skeeter" Hanna
Feb 2, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, sister, and Nana, Anita Kay (Skeeter) Hanna passed away on February 2, 2025, in Flowood, Mississippi.
Born on November 28, 1955, to Guy Dee and Alice Rayner, Anita was a kind heart and an infectious spirit.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Donald Hanna; her sons, William Rials (Kristen) and Chuck Hanna (Angie); and her...
Sammye Jean Webb
Feb 2, 2025
Sammye Jean Sparks Webb, 99, passed peacefully from this earth on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A native of the Sparksville community in Scott County, Mississippi, she was born on October 8, 1925, to Cecil and Marie Sparks. She came from a long line of educators, and as a dedicated educator herself, she is remembered for her passion, dedication, and determination...
Tammy Denton
Feb 1, 2025
Mrs. Tammy Denton, age 54, a resident of the Cooperville community, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2025.She was born on November 3, 1970 in Morton, Mississippi to Ronnie Hughes and Charlotte Davis.
Tammy is preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Hughes and sister, Angela Hope Hughes. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Shaun...
Jerald Oscar Potter
Feb 1, 2025
Jerald Oscar "Jerry" Potter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born on December 2, 1944, in Ferriday, LA. Jerald served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he was part of the military police. He also served in Vietnam.
After his...
James Vardaman Greer Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
James Vardaman Greer Jr., 91, passed away on Sat. Feb. 1, 2025 at home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Feb. 4, 2025 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Tues. Feb. 4, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are...
Rachel Ann Mayo
Jan 29, 2025
Rachel Ann Mayo, 86, entered into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Grace Primitive Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. She will be laid to rest at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Born on...
Hilda May Myers
Jan 29, 2025
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Hilda Mae Sharplin Myers passed away at age 94 at home in Morton, MS.
Hilda was born on December 13, 1930 in West Carroll Parish, LA. She was a cosmetologist and caregiver.
Hilda loved her family, finding great joy in celebrating Easters and Thanksgivings with many memories made. She worked hard making her home warm, her gardens...
Sandra Williamson Goodin
Jan 28, 2025
Sandra Williamson Goodin, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 78.
Mrs. Goodin was born June 14, 1946, to Fred and Allie V. (Nowell) Williamson. She grew up in Nanih Waiya, Mississippi, and graduated from Nanih Waiya High School. She married Richard Earl Goodin on December 31, 1964, and together they had three daughters...
Claude R. Mangum Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Claude R. Mangum Jr., 83, passed away on Tues. Jan. 28, 2025 in Brandon, MS. Graveside services will be held at 11am on Fri. Jan. 31, 2025 at the Old Brandon Cemetery in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Mangum was born on Nov. 2, 1941 in Jackson, MS to the late Claude...
Jerry Willie Bates
Jan 27, 2025
Visitation: Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 10am-11am at Branch Baptist Church.
Church service: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11am in the Branch Baptist Church.
There will be no graveside service.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Bates family.
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Jerry Willie Bates, age 92, a lifelong pillar of Leesburg, MS, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus...
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