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.
Lucille Pick
Feb 3, 2024
Edna Lucille (Lamm) Pick, age 103, of Brandon, Mississippi, transitioned to her heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, with the Celebration of Life service following at 2:00 PM, Pastor Otis Lichlyter...
Wilburn Lee Clyburn
Feb 2, 2024
Wilburn Lee Clyburn, 92, passed away on Fri. Feb. 2, 2024, at his home. Graveside services are 11am on Thurs. Feb. 8, 2024, at the Mississippi State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Clyburn was born in Mendenhall, MS on Dec. 17, 1932, to the late Wilburn Dee Clyburn...
David Brooks Chunn
Feb 2, 2024
David Brooks Chunn, age 69, a resident of union MS, but lived his whole life in Morton MS, was a truck driver for koch’s in Morton for many years.
Mr. Chunn was born in Kosciusko on November 15,1954. He passed away on Friday Feb 2, 2024. His favorite things to do was play dominos,pool,watching western shows,Old Gospel music and old country...
Roberta Knab
Feb 1, 2024
In Loving Memory of Roberta Lynn Knab
Roberta Lynn Knab a spirited and indomitable force of nature, passed away on February 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She lived a life as vibrant and fearless as the flame that defined her character.
Born June 9, 1957, in Waukegan, IL; Roberta Lynn Bunyard navigated the journey of...
Ruth Noland
Feb 1, 2024
Sandra Ruth Noland, age 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
A Celebration of Ruth’s Life will be 2:00pm Monday, February 5, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Rev. Steve Wilson will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Alex McGarrh,...
William Edward Blue
Jan 31, 2024
William Edward “Billy” Blue Jr.
July 20, 1945 - January 31, 2024
Bill, age 77, a resident of Brandon, MS. Lived in the Jackson metro all of his life. Bill was born in Kosciusko on July 20, 1947. His peace came on Wednesday January 31, 2024.
His favorite things were riding motorcycles, cooking/grilling, listen to and playing music. His favorite music was Classic/Southern...
Thomas Stephen Stolk
Jan 31, 2024
Thomas Stephen Stolk
Brandon, MS
Thomas Stephen "Steve" Stolk born March 20, 1948, passed in the early morning hours of January 31, 2024, with his daughter at his bedside. He was a Pieces as was his beloved wife Gloria Jean "Jeannie" who preceded him in death in June 2023. Steve was born the middle child between Penelope Louise & Jon Marinus, both...
Cynthia Summer Wray
Jan 31, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Summer Wray
Brandon, MS
Cynthia “Cindy” Summer Wray, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her home.
Burial will be in Golden Link Cemetery in Anguilla, MS, on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Cindy was born in Greenville, MS on March 8, 1951, to Sedgie Alfred Summer and Alice Claudine Campbell Summer. She graduated from Belhaven College and had...
William Michael "Mickey" George
Jan 31, 2024
William Michael “Mickey” George
May 23, 1951 – January 31, 2024
William Michael “Mickey” George, 72, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2024 in Brandon, MS, surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation is Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 3, 2024,...
Jimmie Cooper Beasley, Jr
Jan 30, 2024
Jimmy Cooper Beasley passed away peacefully at Ponchatoula Community Care in Ponchatoula, LA, on January 30th, 2024, at the age of 72. Jim was born on September 22, 1951, at Pelahatchie Clinic in Mississippi, a town with a small population of 1,000 people. Jimmy Cooper Beasley Sr. and Marjorie Dell Beasley were the proud parents of their first born.
The family...
Gwen Hales
Jan 30, 2024
Gwen Hales, 64, a resident of Pearl, MS, passed away Tues. Jan. 30, 2024, at home. Graveside Services will be held at 11am Thurs. Feb. 1, 2024, at Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery in Polkville, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Ms. Hales was born Oct. 26, 1959, to Margaret Ann Polk Hales and James H....
Linda Louise Curtis
Jan 29, 2024
Linda Louise Curtis, 74, a resident of Morton, MS passed away peacefully at MS Care Center of Morton. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Linda was born in Laurel, MS to Clemen Thornton and Lee Rae Griffin Thornton. A woman who loved to travel, she lived all over Mississippi and Oklahoma during her lifetime. She was a kindhearted soul...
John Paul "Jody" Grant
Jan 28, 2024
John Paul “Jody” Grant, age 83 passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 9:00am until 10:00am. A graveside service will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Raleigh at 11:30am.
He was born on October 1, 1940, to the late...
Shirley Crenshaw Thrasher
Jan 27, 2024
Shirley Crenshaw Thrasher
Brandon, MS
Shirley Crenshaw Thrasher, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Visitation will start at 12 Noon Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, until the 2pm service in the chapel. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Shirley was born...
Kathy Lewis
Jan 27, 2024
Kathy Lewis, 60, passed away on Saturday. January 27th, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS from a battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 10:00am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A life celebration service will be held at 12pm on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Ott &...
Elton Edward Jay Jr.
Jan 26, 2024
Elton Edward Jay, Jr.
October 12, 1937 – January 26, 2024
Mr. Elton E. Jay, Jr. died peacefully early on Friday, January 26, surrounded by family.
He was born October 12, 1937, in Savannah, TN, son of the late Elton Edward Jay, Sr. and Virginia Hurst Jay. He was adopted at an early age after the death of his parents by the late...
Madelyn Sue Harris Beckham
Jan 26, 2024
Madelyn Sue Harris Beckham, 76, passed away on Fri. Jan. 26, 2024, at Wisteria Gardens Nursing Home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Feb. 2, 2024, from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 7pm on Fri. Feb. 2, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS....
Quinn Edward Whitaker
Jan 25, 2024
Quinn Edward Whitaker, 62, passed away on Thurs. Jan. 25, 2024, at Merit Health Central Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 30, 2024, from 11am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 2pm on Tues. Jan. 30, 2024, at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah, LA.
Quinn was born on Aug. 15,...
Jimmie Dee Manning Lingle
Jan 24, 2024
Jimmie Dee Manning Lingle, 90, passed away on Wed. Jan. 24, 2024, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Jan. 26, 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Sat. Jan. 27, 2024 from 2pm-3pm at Springfield Baptist Church in Morton, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm...
Eugenia Claire Watson
Jan 23, 2024
Eugenia C Watson, a resident of Forest, Mississippi passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 after an extended illness. There will be a celebration of life on February 10, 2024 at the Watson's private residence. The family asks that you contact them for directions if you would like to attend.
Mrs. Watson was born in Lavonia, MI on...
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