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.
Myrtle Lewis Fortenberry
Dec 27, 2024
Myrtle Louise Lewis Fortenberry, age 98, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, at 4:30 a.m. A Celebration of Myrtle’s life will be at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi on Monday, December 30, 2024, with visitation from 10:00 to 12:00 and the service to begin at 12:00 noon. A graveside service will follow at Eureka Baptist...
Emily C. Thompson
Dec 27, 2024
Emily C. Thompson passed away into Heaven and gained her wings on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born to Maude and H.C. Cliburn on July 6, 1940, in Simpson County, Mississippi. On July 25, 1964, she married the love of her life, Charlie Thompson.
Her previous employment was in 1959 after attending Jackson Commercial College. She worked at Jackson Metropolitan...
Jennifer Burrell Rollins
Dec 24, 2024
Jennifer Burrell Rollins went to be with the Lord on Tues. December 24, 2024, at the Mississippi University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The family will receive friends and extended family from 1pm-2pm on Sun. Dec. 29, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Dec. 29, 2024, at the Ott &...
Sarah Squires Waggoner
Dec 24, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Waggoner, age 93, a lifelong resident of Forest, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Saturday, December 28, 2024, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with Bro. Daniel Smith and Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Visitation will be held from...
Adam Roberts Lea
Dec 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Adam Roberts Lea, who left us on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was 39 years old. A family visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 12:30pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Friday,...
John Brooks Collier
Dec 21, 2024
John Brooks Collier, 76, a lifelong resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on December 21, 2024, with his loving wife, Barbara, by his side. Born in Jackson, MS, on July 31, 1948, John was the only child of Walter Brooks Collier, Jr. and Florence Earle May Collier.
John was a superb athlete who lettered in high school, participating in all sports,...
Joe F. Cockroft
Dec 21, 2024
Joe F. Cockroft, born on June 5, 1941, in Kosciusko, MS, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Brandon, MS. He was a cherished husband to his wife of 63 years, Donna Cockroft, and a devoted father to his son, Jason "Chad" Cockroft. Joe was the beloved brother of Morris Cockroft, who, along with his wife Glenda, will remember him...
William "Crickett" Hoy Jackson
Dec 19, 2024
Mr. William "Crickett" Hoy Jackson, age 82, a resident of Walnut Grove passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Jackson was born in Newton County on November 8, 1942. He worked for B.C. Rogers and Koch Foods as a diesel mechanic for many years. William was a hard worker and provided...
Leroy Holmes
Dec 18, 2024
Leroy Holmes, 91, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away at his home on December 18, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1932, to C. N. Holmes and Bessie Gordon Wilkinson in McComb, Mississippi. Leroy was a faithful and dedicated member of Park Place Baptist Church in Brandon, Mississippi. His greatest joys in life were his family and traveling. He and...
John Clark Pennington
Dec 17, 2024
Clark Pennington, age 68, passed away on Tuesday at his home in Brandon, surrounded by his family.
You were the strength of a mountain, that our lives were built upon. You were our protector, our advisor and our guide.
You always knew just what to do and what to say when we needed advice. Most important, you were ALWAYS there...
Jo Andrews "Mama Jo"
Dec 17, 2024
Jo Andrews “Mama Jo”, 88, a resident of Clinton, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Clinton, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm with a memorial service beginning at 6:00 pm in the chapel.
Mrs....
Joylene Toler Carter
Dec 17, 2024
Joylene “Joy” Toler Carter of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home at Chateau Pines Assisted Living Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Joy was born July 24, 1936 in Brookhaven to John and Lilie Mae (Flowers) Toler. Throughout her adolescence, Joy enjoyed creating lifelong memories with her grandparents. Joy was a self-described “bad child” who took delight in being mischievous and...
Charles Everette Ray
Dec 16, 2024
Mr. Charles E. Ray, age 81, a resident of Brandon passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Ray was born in Attala County/ Newport, MS on August 12, 1943. He loved to work and help people, garden, mow the yard and farm. Charles enjoyed going to church and when he was growing...
Kenneth Johnson
Dec 16, 2024
Kenneth Johnson, age 86, a resident of the Homewood community died Monday, December 16, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Thursday, December 19, 2024, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Homewood Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time...
William "Michael" Parnell
Dec 15, 2024
William “Michael” Parnell, 62, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Brandon.
Michael was born on February 16, 1962, to Gaylon and Beth Parnell in Magnolia, Arkansas. He later moved to Brandon, Mississippi, where he graduated from Brandon High School in 1980. Michael married the love of his life, Teresa, in 1985 and recently...
Debra Prothro Bozeman
Dec 15, 2024
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Debra Prothro Bozeman, age 71, born on October 23, 1953, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Brandon, Mississippi. Debby lived a full life, marked by her devotion to family and her passion for music and art.
For 14 years, Debby dedicated herself to her career at Walmart, where she made many friends. She attended Louisiana Tech...
John Leonard Farmer Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
John Leonard Farmer Jr., of Brandon, Mississippi passed away at the age of 82 years old. A viewing will be held on Wed. Dec. 18, 2024 from 12pm-1pm at Barefoot Springs Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Graveside Services are 1pm on Wed. Dec. 18, 2024 at Barefoot Springs Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
He is...
Patricia B. Hopkins
Dec 15, 2024
Patricia B. Hopkins, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Morton, Mississippi, at the age of 92.
Mrs. Hopkins was born July 12, 1932, in East Point, Georgia. She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles. She worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a contract negotiator, and she was a member of Meadow...
Opal Dryden
Dec 13, 2024
Opal Marie Good Dryden, age 86 of Pearl, Mississippi passed on December 13th, 2024.
Opal, lovingly known by her grandchildren as “Honey” was born on June 1st 1938 in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia. Throughout her life Opal was blessed with a giving heart and was known as the caretaker of her younger siblings and all those who were blessed to call...
Randy Lee Thompson
Dec 10, 2024
Randy Lee Thompson, passed away on December 10, 2024 at his home in Morton. Born on March 4, 1964, to Austin and Faye Phillips Thompson, in Morton, MS. Randy enjoyed life and family, the times he spent with them brought him great joy. Before his failing health, Randy worked for Hughes Aircraft for many years. He was a Christian and was...
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