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.
Richard Douglas Donald Sr.
Dec 29, 2023
Richard Douglas Donald Sr., 90, passed away on Fri. Dec. 29, 2023 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...
James Allen Miranda
Dec 28, 2023
James Allen Miranda, 86, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 28, 2023, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in the...
Reba Barnett Tullos
Dec 27, 2023
Reba Barnett Tullos, age 75 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
A Celebration of Reba’s Life will be 1:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 11:00am.
She was born February 8, 1948, in Jackson, MS to the late John Troy Barnett and Tammy Josephine Barnett. Reba...
Walter Everett Evans
Dec 27, 2023
Walter Everett Evans, 86, passed away on Wed. Dec. 27, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. Jan. 3, 2024 from 10am-11am at Truitt Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Jan....
William Glen Jordan
Dec 26, 2023
William Glen Jordan, 61, passed away on Tues. Dec. 26, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Jordan was born on Aug. 12, 1962, in Jackson, MS to the late Richard Eugene Jordan and Katherine Wells Jordan.
He is survived by his wife,...
Ronald G Humble Sr.
Dec 25, 2023
Ronald Humble Sr, 79, of Harperville passed away on December 25, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital. Mr. Humble was born in Potter County, TX to George Anthony Humble and Ruth Wiser on May 31, 1944. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd at Ott and Lee in Forest from 11-2pm with a chapel service to follow.
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Kaden Scott Archer
Dec 25, 2023
Kaden Scott Archer, age 18, passed away Monday December 25, 2023 at his residence. Visitation is 9 am Friday, December 29, 2023 at Pinelake Church. Services are 11 am Friday at Pinelake with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon.
Kaden was born in Hattiesburg on August 6, 2005 and has been a longtime resident of...
Vera Maxine Pace
Dec 22, 2023
Vera Maxine Pace, 76, joined her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2023. She passed away at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Ms. Maxine loved the Lord and loved her family so much. She was a Daughter, Mom, Grandmother, Sister, and Great-grandmother. She always had a beautiful smile even when she didn’t feel like it, she has...
Will Mitchell
Dec 20, 2023
William “Will” Brady Mitchell, 1 year and 8 months old, was called home to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
A Celebration of Will’s Life will be Friday, December 29, 2023, at 2:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 12:00pm. Dr. Darren Scoggin and Aaron N. Sibley, Sr. will...
Anita H. Measels
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Anita H. Measels, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Newton MS. Born on April 10, 1960, to Roy and Mattie Ruth Regions Harrell. Anita attended Morton Church of God. She was an avid reader, but the love of her family brought her great joy.
Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and...
Betty Jean Vanderford
Dec 20, 2023
Betty Jean Vanderford, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 9am – 11am Friday, December 22, 2023, at Puckett Baptist Church with the service at 11am. Burial will follow in Puckett Cemetery.
Betty Jean Norton Vanderford was born on July 27, 1939, in Copiah County,...
Mary C. Rhodes
Dec 19, 2023
Mary C. Rhodes, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2023, in Brandon, MS. She was born on April 29, 1935, in Rayville, LA to the late Chester and Etta Carter.
Known for her warm smile and kind heart, Mary touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Her presence was like a...
William Raymond Hopper, Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
William Raymond Hopper, Jr., 93, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at MS Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 10am-11am Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with services starting at 11:00am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Raymond was born in Memphis, TN on October 18, 1930, to William Raymond Hopper, Sr.,...
Brittany L. Webb
Dec 16, 2023
On November 1, 1984, the world was gifted a special little girl. Now Heaven has gained her back and she is being held by God’s loving arms and is in the presence of his forever love.
Brittany L. Webb of Brandon, Mississippi, left this Earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Visitation is Thursday,...
Sandy E. Brown
Dec 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown, a beloved resident of Morton, Mississippi, entered into God's kingdom on December 16,2023, at the age of 65. Born on December 24, 1957, to JB and Bennet Brown, Sandy's life was marked byservice, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.Sandy served his country with pride as a member of the...
Molly Blanche Sorey
Dec 15, 2023
Molly "Blanche" Sorey, 91, of Forest passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born November 12, 1932 in Scott County, MS. A public visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest on Sunday, December 17 from 12-2pm with funeral service to follow in the chapel. Bro. James McMillan and Bro. Thomas Laird will officiate....
William Jessie Powell
Dec 14, 2023
Mr. William Jessie Powell, age 58, a resident of Morton passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 due to injuries from a automobile accident. There will be a Memorial service held 10am, December 31, 2023 at First Apostolic Church in Pelahatchie. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Mr. Powell was born on...
Carol Jean Greer
Dec 14, 2023
Carol Jean Greer
Brandon, MS
Carol Jean Greer, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin. Visitation will be 5-7pm Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 2pm Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 12 Noon Monday. Burial will follow in...
Annie Jean Carr Arender
Dec 12, 2023
Mrs. Annie Jean Arender, age 74 passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 7, 1949, to William and Bernice Carr. Mrs. Annie was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Hobbies were, crochet, going to casinos, her family and friends were very important, and she will be missed by all...
Ricky Waltman
Dec 12, 2023
Ricky Waltman, 70, of Lake passed away on December 12, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. A public visitation will be held on Friday, December 15 from 10:00AM-12:45PM at Salem Baptist Church with a service to follow at 1pm. Reverend Larry Duncan will be officiating. Graveside service and internment will take place in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ricky...
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