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.
William Earl Franklin
Sep 7, 2024
William Earl Franklin was born on January 31, 1944 in Houston, Texas and went to his heavenly home on September 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jean Franklin and one of his daughter in law’s granddaughter. Franklin retired from Delta Airlines after 34 years of service as a computer trainer in which he traveled...
Dorothy Hollingsworth
Sep 6, 2024
Dorothy Fairchild Hollingsworth
Dorothy Fairchild Hollingsworth, age 88, passed away at her home in the Forkville community, on September 6, 2024. She passed away due to complications from a stroke. She was surrounded by her supportive family.
Family visitation was held from at 9:30 – 10:00, and public visitation from 10:00 - 11:30, Monday, September 9, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home...
Fred Larry Carroll
Sep 6, 2024
Mr. Fred Larry Carroll, age 77, a resident of the Forkville community, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Jackson, MS. Larry was born to Fred and Audrey Carroll on April 5, 1947, in Scott County and lived there all his life. Larry was a Christian by faith and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was married...
Eddie Martin Boyd
Sep 6, 2024
Eddie Martin Boyd, born on April 1, 1937, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2024, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, at the age of 87. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and esteemed civil engineer, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service.
Eddie graduated from Louisville High School in 1955 and later pursued his passion for engineering at Mississippi...
Mary Jane Risher
Sep 5, 2024
Jane Risher, wife of Hal D. Risher, passed away on September 5th, 2024 at River Oaks Hospital.
Visitation will be held at Forest United Methodist Church Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 1:30 – 3:00. The funeral service will follow at 3:00. Services will be conducted by Brother Chance May and Brother Doug Pierce. Burial will be in Homewood Cemetery, Homewood, Mississippi.
Jane...
Jerry Lewis Wallace
Sep 4, 2024
Our beloved former lieutenant Jerry Wallace peacefully left us on September 4, 2024, at 3:23 in the afternoon surrounded by family and friends. Jerry’s passion for his family, friends, and church family was shown through his love of creating things out of wood. He was proud of service to his country in the Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by...
Judy Lynn Bolls
Sep 2, 2024
Judy Lynn Bolls took her Heavenly Flight the early morning of September 2nd, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Judy was a native of Rankin County, the daughter of Ray and Myrtis Purvis growing up in Pearl, MS. She graduated from Pearl High School in 1966. She moved to Brandon, MS with her husband, Bill, where they...
Lamar Wayne Deel
Sep 1, 2024
Mr. Lamar Wayne Deel, age 68, a resident of Crystal Springs passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Friday, September 6, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton and a second visitation will be held 11am-12pm Saturday at the funeral home.
Chapel service will be held at...
Scotty Paul Sullivan Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Scotty Paul Sullivan Jr. who left us far too soon at the age of 29. He was born December 16, 1994 in Jackson, Mississippi to Scotty Paul Sullivan Sr. and Terri Kellett Sullivan. Scotty was a beloved son, brother, and uncle, whose life, though brief, was filled with...
Lida Ann Roberts
Aug 30, 2024
Lida Ann Roberts, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, left us too soon on August 30, 2024, in her beloved hometown of Jackson, MS. Born on August 7, 1985, Lida illuminated the lives of everyone she encountered with her boundless warmth and infectious spirit.
Lida’s memories are woven with laughter and love, as she reveled in the simple joys of...
Rev. Kelly Eugene Pope
Aug 29, 2024
Rev. Kelly E. Pope, 77, of Brandon, MS was born March 16, 1947 to Willis and Elza Pope. He was welcomed into Glory on August 29, 2024.
Kelly married the love of his life, Sherrell, in 1967. They were happily married for 57 years.
After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Kelly attended seminary at the Candler School of Theology (Emory...
Billy Joe Keeton
Aug 29, 2024
Billy Joe Keeton, age 65, passed away on Thursday, August 29th 2024 at his home in Louin. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-8pm at Mt. Caramel Baptist Church. A second visitation will be held Monday from 11-2pm, with funeral services commencing at 2. Bro. Robert Hallman and Bro. Rudy Jackson will officiate, with special mention of Bro. Tam...
Bonnie L. Galloway
Aug 29, 2024
Bonnie Lou Galloway, age 82, passed away peacefully under hospice care at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland, Mississippi, following a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Having previously cared for her mother and two sisters, all of whom succumbed to the same illness, she was acutely aware of the likely course of her own health. Despite this, she faced her...
Gregory Allen Robins
Aug 28, 2024
Gregory Allen Robins
Jackson, MS
Gregory Allen Robins, 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be 1pm Friday, September 6, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will begin at 12 noon prior. His burial will be in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, MS at1:30pm Monday, September...
Patricia Jolly
Aug 28, 2024
Patricia Grubbs Jolly, of Richland, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Mrs. Jolly was born on March 25, 1946, to Emmit and Ruth Grubbs. She married Jimmy Jolly in 1965, and together they had two children, Wanda and Kent.
Mrs. Jolly was a member of Grace Primitive Baptist Church. She was blessed with a green thumb and could grow anything....
Alice Otense Phillips Frazier
Aug 26, 2024
Alice Otense Frazier Born: Polkville, Mississippi Resided: Pulaski, Mississippi.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Otense Frazier, who departed this life peacefully. Alice was born in Polkville, Mississippi, and spent her years in Pulaski, Mississippi, where she was a beloved member of the community.
Alice was the cherished daughter of the late Collie Phillips and Effie...
Janice Marie Alewine
Aug 26, 2024
Janice Marie Alewine, a beacon of love and kindness, graced this world with her joyful presence from November 17, 1941, until her peaceful departure on August 26, 2024, in Ridgeland, MS. Born in the vibrant city of Memphis, TN, Janice embraced life with open arms, generously sharing her compassion and warmth with everyone she encountered.
Throughout her illustrious career, Janice was...
Curtis Eugene Thomas
Aug 25, 2024
Curtis Eugene "Gene" Thomas, 63, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 25th, 2024. His visitation will be held on August 27, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ott & Lee Funeral Homes in Brandon, Mississippi. A second visitation will take place the following day on August 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at...
Thomas W Harrell
Aug 25, 2024
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" W. Harrell. age 75, a resident of Morton, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his home. Tommy was born March 20, 1949, to Thomas B. and Mildred McAdory Harrell. He was a Christian by faith and was a member of First Baptist Church of Morton. Hobbies of Tommy were hunting, fishing and spending time with...
Jane Carolyn Parks Moore
Aug 25, 2024
Jane Carolyn Parks Moore, 87, of Brandon, Mississippi, died Sunday, August 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. A graveside service will be held at 10am on Tues. Aug. 27, 2024, at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Bruce Moore;...
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