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.
Paul Douglas Alexander
Oct 21, 2024
Paul Douglas Alexander
Brandon, MS
Paul Douglas Alexander, 79, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his home. Paul was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 2, 1945, to Charles Woodrow Alexander and Ethel Mae LeBeau.
Paul grew up in Caseyville, IL, and attended Caseyville Elementary School. He graduated from Collinsville High School.
Paul joined the Air Force in 1964 and served in the...
Harry G Mahaffey
Oct 20, 2024
Mr. Harry G. Mahaffey, age 67, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home in Forest. Born on November 26,1956 to W.L. and Edna Mahaffey. Harry was a member of Victory Fellowship in Union MS. Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting grass, but spending time with his grandkids brought him great joy. Harry is preceded in death by...
Bobby E. Thweatt
Oct 20, 2024
Bobby E. Thweatt, age 60, a resident of Morton passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Scott Regional Hospital in Morton. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 12pm-2pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held at 2pm following the visitation at the Ott and Lee Chapel. Ott and Lee...
Joseph David Delaski
Oct 19, 2024
Joseph "Joey" David Delaski, age 51, passed away at home after a brief illness on Saturday October 19, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1973 to David and Ann Haas Delaski of Pearl, MS.
Joey attended St. Joseph Catholic School, where he was an exceptional four sport athlete and scholar. Upon graduating high school in 1991, he received an appointment...
Stewart S. "Butch" Roberts
Oct 19, 2024
Stewart S. “Butch” Roberts, Sr., passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born in Blackton, Arkansas, on July 20, 1941, to Andrew Stewart Roberts and Lula Bernice Dunavan Roberts, and moved to the Jackson area in 1968. He retired from Entergy of Mississippi in April of 2004. He married Katherine Warren, and together they had five children, David, Douglas,...
Joel Wayne Banks
Oct 18, 2024
Joel Wayne Banks, 50, passed away on Fri. Oct. 18, 2024 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Oct. 24, 2024 from 4pm-6pm at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 6pm on Thurs. Oct. 24, 2024 at Brandon Baptist Church. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling...
Tommie Glen McNaughten
Oct 18, 2024
Tommie Glen McNaughten, 90, of Silsbee, TX passed away on October 18, 2024.
Born in Fairdale, Texas to Theo Lawson and William Gethern McNaughten, Glen came from a long line of Texans, counting back for at least ten generations. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, William Wayne McNaughten.
Glen lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to his...
Gerald Phipps
Oct 18, 2024
Gerald Phipps, 60, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. Gerald was born November 27, 1963 to Carl and Vivian Phipps in Forest, Mississippi.
Gerald was a sweet soul who brought immense joy to anyone he encountered. He loved to dance and listen to music, and especially loved to eat a good meal. His infectious smile could light...
Dewitt Talmadge Dickson
Oct 18, 2024
Dewitt T. Dickson, 94, peacefully left our world on October 18th, 2024. He was born in Roosevelt, Louisiana on February 19th, 1930 to WD Dickson and Annie Blaylock. He was preceded in death by his parents, WD Dickson and Annie Blaylock; his brother, Wilford Dickson and his daughter, Linda Sue Freeman.
Dewitt is survived by his four children: Dorothy Ann Parker...
Bobby Tadlock
Oct 16, 2024
Robert "Bobby" Boyles Tadlock, 82, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on October 16, 2024.
Born April 12, 1942, in Columbia, Mississippi to Billy Clyde (B.C.) Tadlock and Clara Boyles Tadlock, Bobby was a lifelong resident of the Jackson Metro area. He was an alumnus of Pearl High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. Bobby built a...
Betty Muirhead
Oct 15, 2024
Betty Wilkerson Muirhead, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30pm Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Antioch-Steele Cemetery with Bro. Larry Duncan officiating. Visitation will be held from 1pm till 2pm at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.
She was born to her...
Donna Lyn Sanderford
Oct 14, 2024
Donna Lyn Sanderford, born October 1, 1948 entered the next phase of her eternal journey October 14, 2024 and is now face-to-face with her Lord.
Lyn was predeceased by her father and mother, Otis and Evelyn Boockholdt; her husband, Paul Sanderford; her son, Jeffrey Kyle, stepsons Sandy Sanderford and Ricky Sanderford.
Lyn is survived by her grandson, Kyle Sanderford (Allison) and great...
Carol Ann Parten
Oct 13, 2024
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Carol "Mamaw" Parten, loving wife and mother of three children, went to be with Jesus.
Carol was born on November 27, 1944, in Jackson, MS. Carol graduated from Morton High School. After high school, Carol attended East Central Junior College, where she met her husband, Melvin Parten. Her career life included wonderful stops with many people....
James Ervin Watson Jr.
Oct 13, 2024
James, a devoted family man, rock guitar enthusiast, grill master, and lover of his dogs, passed away on October 13, 2024 at the age of 67. His passion for music filled his home with the sounds of classic rock riffs, while his grill filled the air with the smell of barbecue shared with family and friends. A memorial visitation will...
Carl L. Roland
Oct 12, 2024
Carl Lynwood Roland of Forest, Ms. went to his eternal home in heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Born in Neshoba County on September 10, 1935, to Hubert and Iris (Barrett) Roland, as one of 5 children. Carl spent most of his life enjoying the great outdoors. After his career in the United States Army was over, Carl became a Registered...
Martha Jean Graber
Oct 11, 2024
Martha Jean Graber, age 98, graduated to her Heavenly home and joined the Cloud of Witnesses on Friday October 11, 2024. She was born February 17, 1926 in Liberal, Kansas to Charles and Anna Mary Carson. She is survived by four children: Ronald Graber, Hutchinson, KS; Marilyn Gunther, Enon, OH; Barbara (Michael) Dechant, Pearl, MS; Michael (Lisa) Graber, Tumwater, WA;...
Mildred "Lucy" Davis
Oct 11, 2024
Visitation will be held 11am-1pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held at 1pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial will be in Morton Memorial Gardens with NO graveside service.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Davis family.
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Mildred Louise ( Lucy) Davis, 78, of...
James Walter Fuller
Oct 11, 2024
James Walter “Jim” Fuller
Mendenhall, MS
James Walter “Jim” Fuller, 84, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be 12:00pm -2:00pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl, MS with his service to begin at 2:00pm. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Jim was born in Potts Camp, MS on...
Allen Ray Hall
Oct 9, 2024
Allen Ray Hall, 83, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Brandon Court.
Mr. Hall was born August 28, 1941, in Louisville, Mississippi, to Orvell Hall and Maudine Allen Hall. During his childhood, he and his family lived in multiple places around the country due to his father’s job. He graduated from Louisville High School, and on August...
Winnie Louise Autry
Oct 9, 2024
Our dear mother Winnie Louise Autry passed into heaven peacefully on October 9, 2024, in Flowood, MS.
She dearly loved her children Michael and John and their wives both of whom are named Robin. God also gave her five Grandchildren. Brandi Reiss (Ben), Bethany Robinette (Taylor) Christopher Ricks (Ann) Rebecca Cox (Wes) and Shelby Autry. He further blessed her with Seven...
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