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.
Billy Frank Sears, Sr.
Jul 7, 2024
Billy Frank Sears, Sr. of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. A memorial service will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Sears was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on June 11, 1939, to Frank Sears and Ramie...
Carolyn Petronia Sexton
Jul 7, 2024
Carolyn Petronia (Tronia) Sexton departed this life July 7, 2024, her maternal grandmother’s birthday.
A visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 5:00 until 7:00 pm with Bro. Jimmy Errington to say a few words at 7:00 pm.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Wade Sexton; one son, Wil Sexton...
Vicky Allen Reinhart
Jul 5, 2024
Visitation: Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11am from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: New Hope Fellowship Cemetery.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Reinhart family.
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Vicky Allen Reinhart, age 62, a resident of Pelahatchie, passed away at her home...
Dee Hollenkamp
Jul 4, 2024
Dee Hollenkamp, a resident of Flowood, Mississippi went home to be with her Lord and Savior on, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Born on October 11, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Throughout her life, Dee had a passion for gardening and indulged in various arts and crafts activities. Her talent for painting watercolors brought joy to many, and her unique approach to packaging...
James E. Stewart, Sr.
Jul 4, 2024
James E. Stewart, Sr, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Merit Health Rankin. Services will be 12 Noon Monday, July 8, 2024, at Robinhood Baptist Church with visitation starting at 11 am at the church.
James Elbert Stewart Sr. was born on February18, 1956 in Scott County MS. He passed away on July 4, 2024 at Merit Health Rankin....
Rev. Booth Poole
Jul 3, 2024
Rev. H. Booth Poole went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2024 at 11:35 a.m.
Booth was born on July 16, 1930 in Adams County to Willis and Ruby Poole in the old slave quarters at his Aunt Melissie’s house. His older brother, Dennis, declared that the doctor brought him in a grass sack because before the doctor came...
Tom Davis, Jr.
Jul 2, 2024
Mr. Tom Davis, Jr., age 89, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest, MS. Visitation will be held 10am-12pm Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held 12pm Saturday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. There will be NO...
Anthony C. "Andy" Myrick
Jun 30, 2024
Anthony C. “Andy” Myrick passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his family home in Brandon. Andy was born in New Orleans, LA on February 13,1978 to Charles and Kathy Myrick.
His young, formative years were spent traveling extensively, living in numerous states and in Puerto Rico. Andy never met a stranger. He adapted to people and places easily because of...
James Donald Wimberly
Jun 30, 2024
James Donald Wimberly
Brandon, MS
James Donald “Don” Wimberly, 76, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Select Specialty after suffering a stroke. Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Rea and James Wimberly of Jackson, MS. He graduated from Murrah High School and attended Hinds...
Lois Mae Pryor
Jun 29, 2024
Lois Mae Pryor, 80, was relieved of her journey with Alzheimer’s and died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, Mississippi. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be from 2:30 pm until the time of the service.
Mrs. Pryor was born...
Shirley Ming
Jun 29, 2024
Shirley Gladney Ming, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away at home on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 85.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Crestview Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Ming...
Lesley Autumn Tucker Bush
Jun 28, 2024
Lesley Autumn Bush, age 44, of Sheridan, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born January 21, 1980 in Birmingham, Alabama to Leslie and Donna Tucker. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan and enjoyed knitting, genealogy, arts, crafts and working puzzles. She was preceded in death by her niece...
Ernest Clay "Buddy" Moore
Jun 27, 2024
Ernest Clay “Buddy” Moore, 81, of Johns, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Buddy was born on October 27, 1942, in Hillsboro, MS to Henry Clay Moore and Dorothy Stewart Moore. He married Patricia Irene White on October 13, 1965, and they resided in Pearl, MS until they relocated to Johns, MS in...
Minnette Stevens Bracey
Jun 27, 2024
Minnette Stevens Bracey of Brandon went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Minnette was born in Vaughan, Mississippi, and she was a graduate of Myrick High School in Jones County. She graduated with honors from the South Mississippi Charity Hospital School of Nursing. She picked up the...
Frank Jackson
Jun 27, 2024
Frank Jackson, age 76, a resident of Mendenhall passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Bedford Care Center. Visitation will be held 10am-12pm Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held at 12pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Eureka Baptist Cemetery. Jason Runnels will...
Gary Leigh Wilson
Jun 26, 2024
Gary Leigh Wilson passed away on June 26, 2024, at the age of 78 in Brandon, MS. He was born on October 5, 1945, in Memphis, TN to Robert Lamar Wilson and Louise Kristyne Williams Wilson Glasscock. He grew up in Tucson, AZ, and later moved to Greenwood, MS, where he spent most of his adult life. He moved to...
Garrett Mason Ward
Jun 25, 2024
Garrett Mason Ward, beloved son, grandson, cousin, partner, and friend, passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 23. He was born on August 2, 2000, in Flowood, MS, and most recently resided in Brandon, MS and Gluckstadt, MS.
Garrett had a zest for life. A true source of joy, Garrett's greatest passion was making people laugh and changing...
Virginia Westerfield Eubanks
Jun 25, 2024
BRANDON, MS – Virginia Westerfield Eubanks, 82, passed away Tuesday June 25, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024 from 8:30 – 9:45 am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 10:00 am following visitation at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Eubanks...
William Gary "Pete" Polk
Jun 25, 2024
William Gary “Pete” Polk, 61, passed away on Tues. June 25, 2024 at his home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 27, 2024 from 9am-10am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 10:30am on Thurs. June 27, 2024 at the New Covenant Cemetery in Harrisville, MS.
Mr. Polk was born in Forest,...
Esther Bishop
Jun 24, 2024
Esther Bishop, age 100, of Brandon, MS went to be with the Lord on June 24th, 2024. Mrs. Bishop was born on April 19th, 1924 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois to Baxter and Cordia Collier. She married Donald Bishop in 1945 and they had two daughters. She worked as a hairdresser and owned her own shop until her retirement.
In her younger...
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