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.
Beverly Nina Welch
Jan 27, 2025
Beverly Nina Welch, 85, passed away on Mon. Jan. 27, 2025 at Select Belhaven Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2025 from 5pm-7pm and on Fri. Jan. 31, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Fri. Jan. 31, 2025 at the Ott and Lee...
Lester "Tazzie" Crosby
Jan 26, 2025
Emmett Lester Crosby, (Tazzie) was born March 14, 1953 in Canton, MS, and passed January 26, 2025.
Lester was married to Sara Janice Nichols Crosby on October 24, 1971. They had a long and happy marriage for over 53 years.
Lester was retired after working as a security guard, owing a joint business with his son in law, Steven and nephew, Paul....
Harold Dale Thomas
Jan 26, 2025
Harold Dale Thomas, 91, passed away on Sun. Jan. 26, 2025 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2025 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in...
Dorothy "Dot" Gilmer
Jan 26, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Gilmer, 88, of Harperville, Mississippi, passed away on January 26, 2025.
Dot was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi but spent most of her life in the Harperville Community of Scott County. She was a long-time member of Harperville Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, Mississippi on Thursday, January 30, 2025, with Visitation...
Patricia Anne Gray Toney
Jan 25, 2025
Patricia Anne Toney, age 56, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Fred Gray and Bessie Fay Massey Gray and son, Michael David Toney, Sr.
She is survived by her children, James Toney (Haylee) of Pelahatchie and Alan Toney (Victoria) of TX; sister, Betty Prestage (Larry) of Pelahatchie;...
Ryan James Goss
Jan 24, 2025
Ryan James Goss passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born July 20, 1986, in San Antonio, Texas.
Ryan was a “one of a kind” guy. Meeting him was a true gift and was like picking up where you left off with a close friend. His personality, charm, and wit made you...
Betty J. Ward
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Jean Wiggins Ward
June 29, 1934, to January 24, 2025
On June 29th, 1934, Betty Jean Wiggins was born in Shelby County, in East Texas to E.L. and Vassie Wiggins, and walked into the arms of Jesus on Friday January 24, 2025. Betty graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1951. She married Bryan...
Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, Jr., of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born April 7, 1932, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the only child of Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, Sr. and Madge Evans Sims Kennedy. He graduated from Baton Rouge High. His initial intention was to follow in his father’s...
William "Bill" Toth
Jan 24, 2025
William “Bill” Frank Toth, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on May 9, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, Bill lived a life as lively and energetic as his unmistakable personality.
Bill was the proud father of three sons, Cody, Dillon, and Garrett. He was a grandfather to his two precious...
Robert Boykin
Jan 24, 2025
Robert G. Boykin, 61, a resident of Forest, passed away Friday, January 24th 2025 at Lackey Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 28 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest from 9-11am, with funeral services beginning at 11am in the chapel. Burial will follow at Leaf River Baptist Church Cemetery in Louin, MS. There will be...
Vernon Melvin Parker
Jan 22, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Vernon Melvin Parker, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Melvin, 84, passed away on January 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to his family.
Born on March 15, 1940, to Lillie and Billy Parker, Melvin was a man whose life was centered on his love for...
Fairra B. Green
Jan 22, 2025
Fairra B. Green, 97, passed away on Wed. Jan. 22, 2025, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 25, 2025, from 10am-11am at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church in Byram, MS. Funeral Services are 11am at Lakeshore Congregational Methodist Church. Graveside services are 1pm on Sat. Jan. 25, 2025, at Ephesus Baptist...
Orion Rene Leath
Jan 21, 2025
Orion Rene Leath
Pearl, MS
Orion Rene Leath, 25, was born prematurely on March 14, 1999, weighing 3 lbs 3oz. He was the toughest fighter. Throughout his 25 years on earth, he strived to combat every hurdle thrown his way.
Orion never met a stranger. He never garnished ill will towards anyone. He loved long car rides with the stereo blaring. He loved...
Robin Kilgore Bennett
Jan 20, 2025
Robin Bennett, age 62, a resident of Brandon passed away in Pelahatchie on Monday, January 20, 2025.
There will be NO services at this time.
She is preceded in death by her father, Lewis Ray Kilgore.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret Yelverton (Roger) of Louin; 3 children, Michael Jeremy Rakinic of Pelahatchie, Emilee Shedd of Brandon and Jarrett Bennett of Brandon;...
Mable Elizabeth (Liz) Callahan Cole
Jan 19, 2025
Mable Elizabeth (Liz) Callahan Cole, 91, passed away on Sun. Jan. 19, 2025, following an extended illness at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Jan. 24, 2025 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Fri. Jan. 24, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral...
Donnie Dertinger
Jan 18, 2025
Donnie Eugene Dertinger
Morton, MS
Mr. Donnie Dertinger, age 62, a resident of Morton passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. There will be no service at this time.
Mr. Dertinger was born in Winnfield, LA on February 4, 1962. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Joe Dertinger and Bertha Beckham Burnside; siblings, Lisa Culpepper, Billie Powell...
Bonnie P. Roberts
Jan 18, 2025
Mrs. Bonnie Roberts, age 92, a resident of Morton, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at Mississippi Care Center of Morton. Born on June 12, 1932, to Carl and Mamie Jacobs Sumrall. Mrs. Bonnie was a Christian, and a former member of Line Prairie Presbyterian Church, she was an avid reader of her Bible and enjoyed working puzzles.
Preceded in...
Hal Booth Williams
Jan 18, 2025
Hal Booth Williams, born February 6, 1957, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Robert and Louise Williams, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dog, Charlie.
Hal grew up in Brandon, in the Gulde community, and was a proud 1975 graduate of Brandon Academy. He continued his education at Mississippi State University...
Ronnie Jason Russum
Jan 17, 2025
If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 14:8
Ronnie Jason Russum, age 48, of Brandon passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at UMMC. He was born January 21, 1976, to Ronnie Woods Russum and Kay Gibbons Russum.
Jason was preceded in...
Sherry Ann Warren Osborne
Jan 16, 2025
Sherry Ann Warren Osborne, born on August 27, 1960, in Scott County, MS, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Groves, TX. She was a long-time resident of Texas, having moved from Scott County, MS.
Sherry is survived by her son, Justin Follett; her father, Rev. Bobby Warren (Edna); her brother, Ricky Warren, and his wife Gay. She was preceded in...
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