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.
Opal Munn Everitt
Jan 23, 2024
Opal Munn Everitt, born on July 26, 1939, in Leesburg, Mississippi, left this world on January 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Paul Everitt; her parents, Robert Eugene and Jettie Franklin Munn; ten Munn siblings—Unice Audrey, Roy, Clotene, Nelda, Jack, Jestine, Olon, Nolan, Theresa, and Nina; nephews, Bobby Chestnut, Jeff Sullivan, and Eddie Munn;...
Ellen Rose Thames Swilley
Jan 23, 2024
Ellen Rose Thames Swilley, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with her family by her side. Visitation will be Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. A graveside service will be Monday, January 29, 2024, at Oakdale Cemetery at 11:00am with...
Linda Dianne Wilkerson
Jan 23, 2024
Linda Dianne Wilkerson, 73, from Brandon Mississippi passed away peacefully on January 23rd 2024 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
She is preceeded by her father James Prentis Husband, and mother Mary C Husband, from Burns Mississippi. She joins her husband and best friend of 53 years, John Bennie Wilkerson, who passed on November 1st, 2022.
Dianne was born in 1950...
Randy Keith Thrash I
Jan 22, 2024
Randy Keith Thrash I, a resident of Forest and Brandon, MS passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS after a brief illness. Funeral, l arrangements for Mr. Thrash are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Thrash was born February 18, 1970, to Earl and Frankie Thrash in Forest, MS. He was a welder by trade...
Larry Metzler
Jan 22, 2024
Larry Metzler, 74, passed away on Mon. Jan. 22, 2024, in Kosciusko, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Larry was born on April 4, 1949, in Oak Ridge, TN to the late John Arthur Metzler and Edna Rae Gregory Metzler. He served his country in the United States Navy, and he enjoyed cooking, boating, scuba diving...
Nancy Faulkner
Jan 21, 2024
Nancy Pauline Faulkner, age 73, a resident of Lena, MS, died on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am, Friday, January 26, 2024, from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS, with internment in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Carthage, MS. Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm Thursday,...
Robert Fortenberry
Jan 20, 2024
Bro. Robert Allen Fortenberry, 77, passed away at his home in Forest, MS on January 20, 2025. Visitation will be held at Christian Life Fellowship Church on Sunday, January 26th from 2-3PM, followed by funeral services at 3pm. Bro. Clayborn Huff, Donald Fortenberry, and James Fortenberry will officiate. A graveside service will follow in the Christian Life Fellowship Cemetery.
Robert was...
Helen Katherine Underwood
Jan 20, 2024
Helen Katherine Cox Underwood, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday January 20, 2024, in Niceville, Fl.
A Celebration of Helen’s Life will be at 1:00pm Friday, January 26, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 11:00am. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
She was born in Jackson,...
William Glen Shoemaker
Jan 19, 2024
Visitation: 3pm-8pm Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Visitation: 2pm-2:30pm Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2:30pm Wednesday, from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Morton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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William Glen Shoemaker
Morton, MS
Mr. William Glen Shoemaker,...
Ward Hervey Smith
Jan 19, 2024
Ward Hervey Smith passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Ward was born in August of 1942, in Springfield, MO, then moved to Jackson, MS where he spent the first few years of his life. Afterwards, his family moved him to San Francisco, CA, Camilla, GA, and finally settling in Gainesville, FL.
Ward attended...
Dr. Bonnie S. Davis
Jan 19, 2024
Dr. Bonnie S. Davis
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS - Dr. Bonnie Sue Davis, 84, of Brandon, MS passed away January 19th, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with a brief visitation starting at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow...
Ella Lu McCraw
Jan 17, 2024
Ella Lu McCraw
Raymond, MS
Ella Lu Usry McCraw, 85, passed away at her daughter’s home in Raymond, MS on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10am Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with services to follow at 11am in the chapel. Burial will be in Cedarlawn Cemetery in Jackson, MS.
Mrs. McCraw was...
Floyd E. Parker
Jan 17, 2024
Visit: 5pm-7pm Saturday Ott & Lee Morton.
2nd visit: 1pm-1:50pm Sunday at Leesburg Baptist Church.
Services: 2pm Sunday at Leesburg Baptist Church
Burial: Church Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Floyd E. Parker, 95, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 7, 1928, to...
Carolyn Jeanette Wilkins
Jan 17, 2024
Carolyn Jeanette Wilkins
Brandon, MS
Carolyn Jeanette Wilkins, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 10:30am Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with her service at 12:00pm. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
Mamaw, as she...
Pauline McDill
Jan 17, 2024
Pauline Rigby McDill, age 96, a resident of Dexter, MO formerly of Forest, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12pm Monday, January 22, 2024, from the Ephesus Baptist Church with interment following in the Ephesus Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time at the church. Bro Chris Harrison will officiate,...
Edward Eugene Sistrunk
Jan 16, 2024
Visitation: 5pm-6pm, Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Memorial service: 6pm Thursday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
In God's Care
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Mr. Edward Eugene Sistrunk
Pelahatchie, MS
Mr. Gene Sistrunk, age 53, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Brandon.
He was born in Shelby County on November 11, 1970. He loved...
Dalton France
Jan 14, 2024
Visitation: 11am-2pm Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Thursday Ott and Lee Chapel Morton.
Graveside following at Kalem Community Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Dalton FranceKalem CommunityDalton France, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at...
Juanita Ann Greene Combs
Jan 12, 2024
Notice: Due to weather conditions the date of the Memorial Service has changed. Please note that the service has been moved to 1pm on Wed. Jan. 17, 2024!
Juanita Ann Greene Combs, 90, passed away on Fri. Jan. 12, 2024, at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation was held on Mon. Jan. 15, 2024, from 5pm-7pm at Ott &...
Jearld Welsin
Jan 11, 2024
Jearld Welsin, 37, passed away on Thurs. Jan. 11, 2024, in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 20, 2024 from 5pm-7pm and on Sun. Jan. 21, 2024 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Jan. 21, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon,...
Dorothy Ann Lawrence Nelson
Jan 11, 2024
Visitation: 1pm-3pm Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.
Church service: 3pm Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Rehobeth Baptist Church.
Burial: Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton
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Dorothy Nelson, 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was...
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