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.
Callie "Judy" Jewell Woods
May 4, 2024
Callie Jewell "Judy" Withers Woods, 78, a resident of Forest, passed awaypeacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 5, 2024. Visitation willbe held on Wednesday, May 8th at Goodhope Baptist Church from 1:00 to2:00 P.M. Funeral services officiated by Bro. James McMillan and Bro.Steve Robinson will begin at 2 P.M. Interment will take place at GoodhopeMissionary Baptist Church...
Myron Eugene Welsh
May 4, 2024
Myron Eugene Welsh passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Flowood, Mississippi at the age of 101. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at Crossgates Methodist Church in Brandon, Mississippi.
Mr. Welsh was born in Houston, Texas, on January 24, 1923, to Leo Arthur Welsh and Octavia Franssen Welsh. He enjoyed classical music,...
Danny Boy Allen
May 4, 2024
Danny Boy Allen, age 69, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his residence. Born January 23, 1955, to William Cole and Verna Saxton Allen. Danny was a Christian and a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church in Brandon MS. Danny loved his family, and he will be missed by all that knew him.
Preceded...
William Edgar Mays Jr.
May 3, 2024
William Edgar Mays Jr., 76, passed away on Fri. May 3, 2024 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. May 5, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm on Sun. May 5, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in...
Terry Lee Hurley
May 2, 2024
Terry Lee Hurley, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away at home on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
A memorial service for Mrs. Hurley will be held at Pinelake Church in Brandon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning one hour prior.
Mrs. Hurley was born November 20, 1953, at the Jacksonville Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida, to Owen Coile...
Jimmy Wayne Gatewood
Apr 30, 2024
Mr. Jimmy W. Gatewood, age 59, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Neshoba General Hospital.
Jimmy was born on March 31, 1965, to Wayne Gatewood and Katherine Sasnett in Morton and lived in and around Scott County for most of his life. Jimmy enjoyed working, he had a love for the outdoors where he was an avid hunter and...
Luther "Luke" Hemby
Apr 30, 2024
Luther “Luke” Hemby
July 17, 1937 — April 30, 2024
Brandon, MS
Luther “Luke” Hemby, age 86, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, MS. Visitation will start at 12 Noon until 2 PM Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with the funeral service to follow at...
Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth
Apr 29, 2024
Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth
Dianne Martin Danforth was born in Jackson, MS on August 24th, 1948, to her loving mother and father, Ray and Hazel Martin. She died unexpectedly April 29th, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Dianne was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. She then went on to accomplish completion of her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
Kimberly Dawn DeForest
Apr 28, 2024
Kimberly Dawn Doherty DeForrest, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many passed away on April 28th, 2024 in Flowood, Mississippi. She was born on June 1st, 1972 in Waynesboro, Mississippi and leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Kim's devotion to her family...
Jerry Glen Jordan, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Jerry Glen Jordan, Sr., entered the Lord’s presence on April 28, 2024. He left this world at the age of 83 surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born February 10, 1941, in Raleigh, Mississippi to Ollie and Oma Jordan. He, his parents and sister moved to Brandon when he was around five years of age where he lived for the rest...
Matthew Wayne "Mudflap" McCullough
Apr 27, 2024
Matthew Wayne “Mudflap” McCullough, 73, passed away on Sat. April 27, 2024 at Lakeview Hospital in Covington, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. May 2, 2024 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. May 2, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...
Jimmy Dale "Jim" Gilmore
Apr 27, 2024
Jimmy Dale “Jim” Gilmore, 81, passed away on Sat. April 27, 2024 at Community Place in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. April 30, 2024 from 5pm-8pm and on Wed. May 1, 2024 from 9am-10am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Wed. May 1, 2024 at the Ott & Lee...
Travis Ray Hamilton
Apr 26, 2024
Mr. Travis Ray HamiltonPelahatchie, MSMr. Travis Hamilton, age 85, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Peach Tree Village Assisted Living in Brandon. Visitation will be held 9am-11am Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Cross Roads Baptist Church. Services will be held at 11am Tuesday at Cross Roads Baptist Church with graveside following in the church...
Erma Jean Hawthorne Passons
Apr 25, 2024
Erma Jean Passons was ushered into her heavenly home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She died at the Baptist Hospital with her loving family at her side. Erma Jean was born August 6, 1944 in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, in Rankin County, and was living in Rankin County when she died.
On August 20 1965, Erma Jean married Paul Passons, also from...
Jeffrey Harden
Apr 23, 2024
Jeffrey Glenn Harden, 61, of Brandon, MS, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2024.
Mr. Harden was born on December 19, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, to Barbara and Glenn Harden. The family later moved to Mantee, MS in 1967 where he attended school at Cumberland High School. He was active in sports, playing football, basketball, and baseball. After...
Karen Louise Manczak
Apr 20, 2024
Karen Louise Manczak, aged 77, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. Born on December 20, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, she later moved to Brandon, Mississippi, with her husband and children.
Karen was cherished as a devoted Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Daughter, and Friend. Her infectious smile and unparalleled sense of humor brightened the lives of...
Brett Taylor Posey
Apr 20, 2024
Brett Taylor Posey, 34, a resident of Lake, MS passed away on April 20, 2024. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest on Wednesday, April 24 from 11am-3pm. A chapel service will begin at 3pm followed by a graveside service at Dennis Cemetery in Lake. Bro. Chris Sledge will officiate.
Brett was born May 31, 1989...
Darrell Wayne Sartin
Apr 18, 2024
DW: the man, the myth, the legend
Darrell Sartin, Clinton, MS
On April 18, 2024, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, Darrell Wayne Sartin (57) passed away in the company of his only daughter, Kayla Sartin after a two-year battle with pulmonary hypertension. Hs wife, Victoria Sartin, and only son, Christopher Sartin, were able to give their farewells by phone...
Ruth Anne Glaze
Apr 14, 2024
Ruth Anne Lail GlazeSeptember 24, 1947 – April 14, 2024
Ruth Anne Lail Glaze left this world on the night of April 14, 2024, surrounded by many of her loved ones, following a sudden stroke on April 9. She left a huge imprint on this world; most especially on the hearts of those she loved and who loved her.
Visitation will begin...
Ann Clark McKay
Apr 14, 2024
Ann Clark McKay, 88, of Brandon, MS. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Brandon High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She married Jim Mckay, the love of her life, in 1954. She was a housewife as well as a secretary for Jim McKay...
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