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.
Marilyn Gibson
Nov 26, 2024
Marilyn Gibson, age 76, a resident of Forest passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, following a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held at 6pm Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Hillcrest Church, 3790 Hwy. 35 South in Forest. She will be laid to rest on Monday, December 2nd in the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Graveside services...
Otho R. Herrington
Nov 24, 2024
Otho R. Herrington, age 75, a lifelong resident of Lake died peacefully Sunday morning November 24, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from the Pine Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Lawrence with interment to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Bro. Bobby Everett and Bro. Victor Bugg will officiate. Visitation will also...
Audrey Fay Huff Dillon
Nov 23, 2024
Visitation will be held, 1pm-2pm Friday, November 29, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Memorial service will be held at 2pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Dillon family.
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Audrey Fay Dillon passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, peacefully in her home in...
Katherine Lynn Watts
Nov 22, 2024
Katherine Lynn Watts
Brandon, MS
Katherine Lynn Collins Watts, 58, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Merit Health River Oaks.
Katherine was born at Fort McPherson, in Atlanta, GA on January 9, 1966, to Theodore Roosevelt Collins and Frances Pike Collins. She was the youngest of eight children. Katherine attended Forest Park High School and graduated in 1984. She then married...
James Thompson Grimes
Nov 22, 2024
James T. ‘Sleepy’ Grimes
Pearl, Ms.
James T. ‘Sleepy’ Grimes, 97, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 22,2024.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 25, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home, 1360 W. Government St. Brandon, MS. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation at the funeral home, with internment at...
Charles H. "Sonny" Shamburger, III
Nov 21, 2024
Charles H. “Sonny” Shamburger III, whose accomplishments over the years made him a highly-respected and beloved member of his community, has passed away. He was 77.
Sonny was so many things to so many people. A successful businessman in the insurance industry. A standout football player at Mississippi State University. A pilot. A Sunday school teacher. A great cook.
Sonny’ s accomplishments...
Lee Little
Nov 20, 2024
B.E. “Lee” Little, Jr., age 81 of Pearl, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Rocky Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee, MS.Lee was born in Magee, MS on February 22,1943, to the...
Milford Gordon Bayliss, Jr
Nov 19, 2024
Milford Gordon Bayliss, Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, was born on March 13, 1937, in Arkansas. He passed away on November 19, 2024 in Richland, Mississippi. Buddy proudly served his country in the U.S Navy during the Cambodian Civil War where he was on the UDT (underwater demolition team) and later was a dedicated member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary,...
Jerry Nolan Cox
Nov 18, 2024
Jerry Nolan Cox
Bolton, MS
Jerry Nolan Cox, 84, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Graveside services were 1pm Friday, November 22, 2024, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Visitation was 11am until 12:30pm Friday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Rev. Gary Harper officiated.
Jerry was born on March 20, 1940, in Lawrence County, to Max Cox...
Jessie Jenene Davis
Nov 18, 2024
Jessie Jenene (Jean) Parker Davis passed away November 18, 2024, in Brandon, MS. Jean was born April 7, 1937, to Jack and Coneil Parker in Lawrence, MS.
She graduated from Newton High School. She married William Thomas (Tommy) Davis of Lake, MS on October 22, 1955.
Jean was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. She was the owner of...
Irma Maria Nelson
Nov 17, 2024
Irmgard “Irma” Maria Karl Nelson, 94 went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2024, at Cooperwood Assisted Living, Flowood, Mississippi.
Irma was born on April 26,1930 in Hallein, Austria to Stefan and Cäcilia Meindl Karl. Even though she lived through and survived the tragedies of WWII, her love for her homeland stayed very close to her heart. When...
Tammy Diane Beatty
Nov 16, 2024
Tammy Diane Harris Beatty, 51, a resident of Morton passed away on Saturday, November 16th at Lackey Hospital in Forest. Visitation will be held Friday, November 22 from 9-12 at Morton Church of Jesus Name. Funeral service will begin at 12, followed by a graveside service at Morton Memorial Gardens. Brother John Goodhue will officiate.
Tammy was born in Tuscaloosa, AL...
Gregory Lynn Barrow
Nov 15, 2024
Greg Barrow, a beloved husband, father, Grandaddy, and friend, passed away November 15, 2024 leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Greg was a man of many passions, but none greater than his love for his family and the great outdoors.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Donna Barrow, and sister Cheryl Barrow who shared a life filled...
Shirley Ann Thomas
Nov 15, 2024
Shirley Ann Thomas, 90, passed away Fri. Nov. 15, 2024 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Nov. 21, 2024 from 12pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Thurs. Nov. 21, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brandon Memorial Gardens in...
Doris O'Neal High
Nov 15, 2024
Doris O’Neal High, 91, passed away on Fri. Nov. 15, 2024, at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Nov. 18, 2024 from 10am-11:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11:30am on Mon. Nov. 18, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...
Karen Adel Coulon
Nov 14, 2024
Karen Adel Coulon, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 69.
Karen was born July 26, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Henry Brian Coulon and Charlotte Hooks Coulon. She was a retired registered nurse and a talented artist.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Charlotte Coulon. She leaves behind...
Juanita Copeland Ferguson
Nov 13, 2024
Nita Ferguson passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her home in Brandon, MS. She was 82 years old. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-10:45 am at Ott & Lee in Brandon, MS, with a service beginning at 11:00. Interment will follow the service at Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Juanita...
Wanda Goodson
Nov 12, 2024
Wanda Goodson, age 73, and a lifelong resident of Forest, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Friday, November 15, 2024, from the Christian Life Fellowship with Bro. Clayburn Huff, and Bro. Robert Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Carr Church Cemetery. Visitation will also be held at the church from...
Alice Faye Ballard
Nov 12, 2024
Alice Faye Ballard, 81, passed away on Tues. Nov. 12, 2024, at Parkway Nursing Home in Canton, MS. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Thurs. Nov. 14, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Ballard was born in Louisville, MS on June 18, 1943, to the late Jack Hodge and Fronnie Reed...
James Harvey Smith
Nov 9, 2024
James Harvey Smith
September 17, 1945 – November 09, 2024
James joined the Army when he was 17. After returning home, he went to work at Cooper Lighting, then started his career with the Army Corps of Engineers until his retirement in June of 1994.
James loved fishing and hunting with his wife of 29 years, being “Pops”, and spending time with his...
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