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.
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;...
Toxie Hall Givens, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Toxie Hall Givens, Jr. passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at home with his best friend and love of his life, Mary, by his side.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will take place at Brandon Baptist Church on Thursday, August 29, 2024,...
Basil Morace Huff
Aug 24, 2024
Basil Morace Huff, 95, passed away on Sat. Aug. 24, 2024 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Aug. 26, 2024 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Tues. Aug. 27, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Floral Hills Memory...
Shirley Fay Beemon
Aug 22, 2024
Shirley Fay Parker Beemon passed away on August 22. 2024 at the age of 76, preceded in death by her parents: Walter Jeremiah and Willie Elizabeth Robinson Parker, siblings; J W (Doris) Parker, Charles (Margaret, surviving) Parker, Geraldine (O B) Wilkerson, Geneva (Russell) Porter, Elois (Leon) Chandler, Sally (Leo) Porter, Pauline (Mac) Martin, Mary (James) Stewart, Bonnie (Robert) Wilbourn, Lavern...
Gayle H. Grant
Aug 22, 2024
Gayle H. Grant, 78, passed away on Thurs. Aug. 22, 2024 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug. 25, 2024 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Aug. 25, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Fannin Baptist Cemetery...
Ruth Carroll
Aug 21, 2024
Ruth White Carroll
March 26, 1929 – August 21, 2024
Ruth White Carroll passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus, just before sunrise on August 21, 2024, at the age of 95, at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS. She was a beloved sister-in-Christ and longtime member of Olde Towne Community Church in Ridgeland, MS. Ruth was born on...
Sharon Little Waldrop
Aug 21, 2024
Sharon Elaine Little Waldrop, 78, much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at The Madison Nursing and Rehab Center in Madison, MS. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024 at North Brandon Church of Christ at 12:30 p.m. with visitation at the church beginning at 12 p.m....
Danny Allen Walker
Aug 19, 2024
Danny Allen Walker
Brandon, MS
Danny Allen Walker, 74, passed away on August 19, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a 10:00am Memorial Service on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will begin at 9:00am prior. Inurnment will be at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Walker was born...
Boley Kent
Aug 19, 2024
Marion Frederick Kent, age 75, affectionately known as Boley, passed away peacefully Monday, August 19, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 24th followed by funeral service at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church Brandon, 309 S. College Street in Brandon, MS. Graveside service will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS.
Boley was born...
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