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.
Lewis Brent Cheeks
Nov 4, 2024
Lewis Brent Cheeks, 39, passed into Heaven the evening of November 4, 2024. Brent attended Pearl High School and Hinds Community College where he was a proud member of their drumlines. He was widely known for his endearing humor and bright smiles. His engulfing hugs brought joy to all his friends and family.
Brent had a passion for music, cars and...
Harlan Brooks McElveen
Nov 3, 2024
Harlan Brooks McElveen, age 89, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home Sunday, November 3, 2024. A Pearl, MS resident, native of Kentwood, LA and long-term resident of Baton Rouge, LA and Birmingham, AL, his life was defined by his giving spirit and willingness to put others before himself. Brooks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and loyal...
Donald Ralph Purvis
Nov 3, 2024
Donald Ralph Purvis, Sr., 74, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024.
Mr. Purvis was born December 23, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Brandon High School and the University of Mississippi. He married Sedalia “Dadie” Noland in 1978, and together they had two sons. He worked in the oil and gas industry as a...
Noylene P. Shumaker
Nov 1, 2024
Mrs. Noylene P. Shumaker, age 92, a resident of Ludlow passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Born June 23, 1932, to Wiley (Snake) and Aliene (Hawthorn) Patrick in Ludlow, MS. Mrs. Noylene worked publicly for many years before coming home to be a homemaker to take care of her family. Hobbies of Mrs....
Betty Lou Godby
Nov 1, 2024
Betty Lou Godby, 90, passed away in Monroe, LA on Fri. Nov. 1, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 at Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS from 2pm-2:30pm. Graveside services are 2:30pm on Sun. Nov. 3, 2024 at Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Godby...
Charlie Douglas "Doug" Ryals
Nov 1, 2024
Charlie Douglas “Doug” Ryals, of Braxton, MS, passed away the morning of Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the age of 77. Doug was a graduate of Pearl High School and retired from being a UPS driver for over 30 loyal years. He also served 4 years enlisted in the United States Navy from 1965-1969. His heavenly arrival is preceded by...
Wayland Hamilton "HAM" Stevens
Oct 30, 2024
A graveside service will be held at 2:30pm Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Harperville Memorial Park.
A full obituary will be added soon.
OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest is honored to serve the Stevens family.
Angel Hope Swartz
Oct 30, 2024
Angel Hope Swartz, 65, of Brandon passed away on October 30, 2024 after a short battle with brain cancer.
Angel was born on September 26, 1959 in Tupelo, MS. She graduated from Tupelo High School and attended Itawamba Junior College where she met the love of her life, Barry Swartz, at the Baptist Student Union. They were married and she supported him...
Bro. Jeffery "Jeff" Wayne Jones
Oct 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffery “Jeff” Jones, a devoted husband, father, pharmacist, teacher, and worship pastor, who entered his heavenly home on October 28, 2024 at the age of 60. Born on October 3, 1964 in Carthage, MS to Waymon and Melba Jones, Jeff lived a life marked by service, love, and unwavering...
Paxton Clay Cooper
Oct 24, 2024
Paxton Clay Cooper, 7, of Brandon, MS went to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He passed at the Blair E. Batson Tower of UMMC due to complications of the rapid onset of leukemia. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Paxton was born on June 25, 2017...
Norman B. "Sonny" Hutchison, Jr.
Oct 23, 2024
Norman B. “Sonny” Hutchison, Jr., 89, of Canton, Mississippi passed away on October 23, 2024.
Mr. Hutchison was born on January 21, 1935, in Brandon, Mississippi to Norman B. and Edna Swilley Hutchison. He was a lifelong cattleman and had a special love of horses.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carlene Moss Hutchison, and...
Marie Carr Wells
Oct 22, 2024
Marie Carr Wells, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1926, in Neshoba County to James T and Vera Carr.
She is survived by son, Garvis Wells, his children, son Thomas Wells and daughters, Amanda (Matthew) Carpenter and the late Joel Brady. Twins Pam Wells and her...
LaShonda Marie Prestage Watkins
Oct 21, 2024
Visitation: 9:30am-2pm Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Saturday, October 26, 2024 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watkins family.
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LaShonda Marie Prestage Watkins
Morton, MS 39117
LaShonda Watkins, age 33, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday,...
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...
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