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.
Garrett Mason Ward
Jun 25, 2024
Garrett Mason Ward, beloved son, grandson, cousin, partner, and friend, passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 23. He was born on August 2, 2000, in Flowood, MS, and most recently resided in Brandon, MS and Gluckstadt, MS.
Garrett had a zest for life. A true source of joy, Garrett's greatest passion was making people laugh and changing...
Virginia Westerfield Eubanks
Jun 25, 2024
BRANDON, MS – Virginia Westerfield Eubanks, 82, passed away Tuesday June 25, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 from 8:30 – 9:45 am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 10:00 am following visitation at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Eubanks...
William Gary "Pete" Polk
Jun 25, 2024
William Gary “Pete” Polk, 61, passed away on Tues. June 25, 2024 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 27, 2024 from 9am-10am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 10:30am on Thurs. June 27, 2024 at the New Covenant Cemetery in Harrisville, MS.
Mr. Polk was born in Forest,...
Esther Bishop
Jun 24, 2024
Esther Bishop, age 100, of Brandon, MS went to be with the Lord on June 24th, 2024. Mrs. Bishop was born on April 19th, 1924 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois to Baxter and Cordia Collier. She married Donald Bishop in 1945 and they had two daughters. She worked as a hairdresser and owned her own shop until her retirement.
In her younger...
Thomas Richard Leshe
Jun 23, 2024
THOMAS RICHARD LESHE
Thomas Leshe went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 23, 2024, after suffering for many years with Parkinson’s Disease. Services will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, Monday, July 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 12:30. Burial will be at Crestview Memorial Gardens, 1106 Star...
James Doyle Ferguson
Jun 23, 2024
Doyle Ferguson passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his home in Brandon, MS. He was 85 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 at Ott & Lee in Brandon, MS. An additional visitation from 10:00- 10:45 am will precede the funeral service that will be held on Thursday, June...
Melvin T. Roland
Jun 22, 2024
Melvin Thomas Roland died peacefully on June 22, 2024 at UMMC in Jackson, Mississippi.
Born August 3, 1937 to Jesse M. Roland and Flora Grace Denson Roland in the Clifton Community of Scott County. He attended Branch and Morton Elementary, and graduated Morton High School in 1955. While a MHS (Morton High School) student, Melvin excelled at football for the Panthers....
Gatha Joyce Edwards
Jun 21, 2024
Gatha Joyce Edwards
Pelahatchie, MS
Gatha Joyce “Sister” Edwards, 96, died June 21, 2024, at Mississippi Care Center in Scott County.
Born October 2, 1927, Gatha was preceded in death by her husband, Bromberg Edwards, her parents, Jim Jerkins and Ada Sims King, and two brothers, Delowen “Ducky” Longgrear and William Longgrear. She is survived by four siblings: Bernard King (Rebecca), Frances Hicks...
David Key
Jun 17, 2024
Mr. David Alan Key, 57, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home.
A visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A celebration of life will be Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Lakeshore Park.
Mr. Key was born December 10, 1966, in San...
Martha Ann Wade
Jun 16, 2024
Martha Ann Wade
Brandon, MS
Martha Ann Wade, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 2pm Saturday, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with visitation starting at 1pm Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Martha was born to W.O. Wade...
Howard Lamar Ikerd
Jun 16, 2024
Howard Lamar Ikerd, 76, of Braxton, MS, passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1948 in Roxie, MS to William Luther Ikerd, Sr. and Laura Seab Ikerd.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10am in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Pearl, MS. Rev. Alvin Doyle will...
Barbara Taylor
Jun 15, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ann Taylor, age 79 passed away on Saturday in Raleigh at Ms. Care Center. Her visitation will be held 9am-12:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service will be held 1pm Tuesday at Hodge Hill Cemetery. Bro. Rodney Hedrick will officate the service. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is...
Russell Harlon Starnes
Jun 15, 2024
Russell Harlon Starnes, 61, passed away June 15, 2024 at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Burns Starnes and is survived by his mother, Johnnye Denman, of Brandon, Mississippi; his father and stepmother, Harlon and Ann Starnes, of Bean Station, Tennessee; son, Dustin L. Starnes, of Pearl, Mississippi; daughters, Rusti Lynn Jobe...
Charles E. Moak, Jr.
Jun 15, 2024
Charles E. Moak 1932 – 2024
Brandon, MS
Charlie Moak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and community member, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, at the age of 91.
Charlie was born in Pike County Mississippi in 1932, where he spent his childhood and formative years.
After graduating from McComb High School, Charlie entered the United States Army where he served in...
Vernon Marquaine Merchant
Jun 15, 2024
Vernon Marquaine (Mark) Merchant, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi.
Mark was born September 11, 1938, near Ludlow, Mississippi, to Grady and Ruby Craig Merchant. He attended grade school at Branch and graduated from Pisgah High School after he placed his education on hold for a year to serve in the United States Navy.
Mark married...
Beate Denton
Jun 14, 2024
Beate Denton went peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father Friday, June 14, 2024.
Born January 8, 1953, in Budingen, Germany to Dr. Gerhardt and Hilde Hansel, Beate's kind and generous spirit began to flourish in her youth. A picture-book German upbringing formed her view of how the world should be. At the age of 12 and filled with a...
Harold Alan Hogue
Jun 14, 2024
Surrounded by family and friends, Harold Alan Hogue (affectionately known as “Pop”) peacefully passed to his eternal resting place on June 14th, 2024, at the age of 75. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hamilton Moses Hogue and Mary Albright Hogue, and his sister, Sandra Hogue Foreman.
He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Price Hogue; children Justin...
John D. (Doug) Warren
Jun 13, 2024
John Douglas (Doug) Warren, 76, of Brandon, MS, passed away on June 13, 2024.
Doug was born in Philadelphia, MS, and was raised in House, MS. He graduated from Provine High School in Jackson in the Class of ‘65. He also attended Hinds Community College and graduated from Mississippi College. After that he received his Master of Divinity Degree from the...
David John Wilke
Jun 13, 2024
David John Wilke
Brandon, MS
David John Wilke was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior early Thursday morning June 13, 2024. Close family including his soulmate and devoted wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Wilke, surrounded him with love and prayers. He was affectionately known as David or Dave, Daddy, PW (Papa Wilke), Papa, Great Papa, or Grandpa Dave.
David...
Deborah Ann Abel
Jun 8, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Abel, beloved life partner, devoted daughter, and compassionate nurse, passed away on June 8, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 3-4pm at The Lutheran Chapel Lutheran Church located at 1290 Wicker Mill Rd in Pulaski. The funeral service will begin at 4pm, and community fellowship will follow the service. A private graveside service...
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