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.
Sarah Frances Cook
Aug 10, 2025
Sarah Frances Rhodes Cook
Brandon, MS
Sarah Frances “Fran” Rhodes Cook was born on January 27, 1932, to W. D. (Winfry) and Etta Rhodes in Gulde, Mississippi. She peacefully passed on August 10. 2025 at the age of 93. Fran attended Cross Roads School in Gulde, MS and Brandon High School, graduating in 1950 where she was a member of the Brandon...
Johnny Ledale Wadford
Aug 10, 2025
Johnny Ledale Wadford
February 20, 1946 – August 10, 2025
Johnny Ledale Wadford, 79, passed peacefully in Jackson MS on August 10, 2025. Mr. Wadford was born on February 20, 1946, to William and Emma Wadford of Canton, MS. Visitation will be 11am - 1:10pm Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will start at...
Elizabeth "Libby" James Sibley
Aug 9, 2025
Elizabeth Sibley
December 18, 1934– August 9, 2025
Elizabeth Sibley, age 90, of Morton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Saint Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Born December 18, 1934, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Elizabeth was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, strength, and devotion left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Elizabeth was preceded in...
Rhianna Lee Rhodes
Aug 9, 2025
Rhianna Lee Rhodes, age 39, of Homewood, passed away on August 9th, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1986 in Pensacola, Florida to Christopher Lee Rhodes and Natalie Noblin Rhodes. Rhianna grew up in Homewood, MS and graduated from Raleigh High School in 2004. Later in life, she completed the Early Childhood Education Program at East Central Community College...
Shirley M. Grimes
Aug 8, 2025
Shirley M. Grimes, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 85. Born on October 26, 1939, in Morton, Mississippi, she was known for her kind heart and her love for people. Shirley touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and compassion.
Shirley dedicated...
Donald Wyatt Weathersby
Aug 8, 2025
Donald Wyatt Weathersby of Pearl, MS stepped into eternity with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2025.
Mr. Weathersby was born on January 8, 1953, in Jackson, MS to Lane and Phyllis Weathersby. A lifelong resident of Pearl, MS, he shared three children with Patricia Weathersby. He was a loving father to his two sons, daughter, and son-in-law and the...
Wilma Kate Geoghegan
Aug 7, 2025
Wilma Kate Geoghegan, 98, passed away on Thurs. Aug. 7, 2025, at the MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug. 10, 2025 from 3pm-6pm and on Mon. Aug. 11, 2025 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Mon. Aug. 11, 2025 at the Ott...
Jon McCoy
Aug 7, 2025
Jon Clark McCoy, 63, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2025, after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband of 37 years to his beloved wife, Ella Kay; a loving father to his children, Cody Bruce, Jon Clark, and Mary Drew; and a proud grandfather to Joel Bruce and Finley...
Carol Aldredge Wells
Aug 5, 2025
CAROL ALDREDGE WELLS
Brandon, Mississippi
At Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, on November 25th, 1949, God gave Ottis and Frances Aldredge a baby girl, the youngest of three children. They named her Linda Carol, and called her Carol. The name Carol means “joyful song.” Her life lived up to her name.
Her baby blue eyes soon turned brown like her father’s, inherited from...
Joseph Rhodes Thweatt
Aug 4, 2025
Joseph Rhodes Thweatt, 78, passed away on Mon. Aug. 4, 2025, in Vidalia, LA. Visitation was held on Fri. Aug 15, 2025, from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A funeral mass will be held at 10am on Mon. Sept. 1, 2025 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Brandon, MS with visitation at the church from...
A.E. "Pete" Harrell
Aug 4, 2025
A.E. "Pete" Harrell, 82, passed away on Mon. Aug. 4, 2025 in Forest, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Aug. 5, 2025 from 5pm-7pm and on Wed. Aug. 6, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wed. Aug. 6, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in...
Diane Garren Skelton
Aug 3, 2025
Diane Garren Skelton, 84, passed away peacefully in Oxford, Mississippi on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi to Seawell Joseph and Janie Garren.
She grew up in the Mississippi Delta attending Leland Public Schools and graduating from Leland High School with the class of 1958. She was blessed to enjoy close lifelong friendships with many of her...
Billy Frazier
Aug 2, 2025
Billy Frazier, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 2, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 11, 1950, in Yazoo City, he lived a life rich in love, family, and community.
Billy was devoted to his wife, Karen Brownlee Frazier, with whom he shared a profound bond for twenty-five years....
Tommy M Woods
Aug 2, 2025
Tommy Merrell Woods, 83, a resident of Forest, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 2, 2025. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 5" at Goodhope Missionary Baptist Church from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with funeral services commencing at 4. Bro. Steve Robinson and Bro. James McMillan will officiate. Music will be provided by Louise Bell...
Helen Brown Ray
Jul 29, 2025
Helen Brown Ray, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Jackson at the age of 88.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A second visitation will be on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, with the funeral service beginning...
Tommy Gene Campbell
Jul 28, 2025
Tommy Gene Campbell, 71, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2025. Tommy was born on January 24, 1954, in Canton, MS to Edward and Bessie Lou Campbell, Jr. He attended Callaway High School. On August 16, 1975, he married his wife of almost 50 years, Sharon Smith Campbell and together they had one...
Terry C Guy
Jul 28, 2025
Terry C Guy, born on October 5, 1956, in Scott County MS, departed this life on July 28, 2025, in Jackson, MS. Terry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He enjoyed a rich tapestry of hobbies that reflected his zest for life. Terry embraced nature and...
Michael Garduno, Sr
Jul 27, 2025
Michael Garduno, Sr., age 67, a resident of Forest, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, August 2, 2025, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with Bro. Chris Harrison is officiating. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time. Graveside services will not...
Betty Florence Root
Jul 26, 2025
Betty Florence Root’s life journey ended on July 26, 2025, with her daughter and her granddaughter by her side. Though she spent most of her life in Mississippi, Betty also lived in California and Missouri before returning to her home town of Brandon MS where she lived the remainder of her days.
Betty was born on January 31, 1937 to Claire...
Robert James O'Gwynn
Jul 25, 2025
Robert James O’Gwynn, 79, of Brandon, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Robert was born on January 30, 1946, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to James Leroy and Mary Almedia O’Gwynn. He attended Hattiesburg High School. In December of 1963, he married Barbara, and together they had four children. Robert joined the...
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