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.
Erbie H. Massengill
Aug 6, 2024
Erbie H. Massengill, 77, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away at his home on August 6th, 2024.
Mr. Erbie Massengill was born August 30th, 1946, in Corinth, Mississippi to Erbie Eldridge Massengill and Ella Frances McCrory Massengill. He attended Alcorn Central High School from 1962 – 1965 and graduated in 1965. He married Pamela Carol Sellers Massengill on July 22nd, 1966, and...
Frankie Nichols Patrick
Aug 5, 2024
Frankie Patrick was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and so many other titles. She loved God and everyone she met. She was born in Louisville, MS and was preceded in death by her parents, James and Delories Nichols.
She is proceeded in life by her husband of almost 50 years (Wayne), sons (James, Jonathan), daughter (Skylor), sister...
Mary Jo Milner
Aug 5, 2024
Mary Jo Milner, a loving and kind soul, passed away on August , 2024, in Flowood, MS. She was born on March 3, 1955, in Forest, MS. Mary will be dearly missed by her family and friends which include her daughter Nicole Milner, furbaby Abby, an aunt and uncle, as well as cousins and close friends. She was preceded in...
Raymond Gilbert Brockney, Sr.
Aug 4, 2024
Raymond Gilbert Brockney, Sr., age 89, of Athol, MA, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Brandon, MS, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and kindness. Born on August 3, 1935, to Burl Brockney and Mary Louise Gilbert Brockney, Raymond's life was marked by resilience and a deep appreciation for the simple joys life had to offer.
Raymond was...
Gail Lynn Bullock
Aug 2, 2024
Gail Lynn Bullock, born on February 28, 1971, in Jackson, MS, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Brandon, MS. She was a dedicated nurse who previously worked in Oncology at the Baptist Hospital and later at Mississippi State Hospital. Gail continued her nursing career at the University of Mississippi Medical Center until her health declined after being diagnosed with...
Baby Carson Joseph McCurdy
Jul 30, 2024
Baby Carson Joseph McCurdy was born asleep on July 29th, 2024, at 8:24 a.m. at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi weighing 1 lb. 10 oz. and 11 and a half inches long to the parents, James McCurdy and Makayla Pruitt of Scott County.
Although Carson was not on this earth very long, but he was loved by so many people....
Joey Brashier, Jr.
Jul 30, 2024
Bobby Joe Brashier Jr. - affectionately known as “Joey” - age 66, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2024, at Highland home in Ridgeland. Born November 13, 1957, to Bob and Estelle Brashier. He spent most of his life living with his parents up until this last year he spent at Highland Home and a few years before in a...
Billy McDill
Jul 29, 2024
Billy Wayne McDill, age 70, a lifelong resident of Forest, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with Rev. Reid Stevens officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Homewood...
Beverly Means
Jul 28, 2024
Mrs. Beverly Means, age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Jackson. MS. Born on December 9, 1947, to Joseph and Ola Mae Flowers Chambers. Beverly lived most of her life in the Pelahatchie, she was a Christian by faith, her hobbies included junking, flowers, gardening, and family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, and Ola Mae Chambers;...
Betty Rene Quillen
Jul 28, 2024
Betty Rene Quillen, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the age of 70.
Mrs. Quillen was born in Brandon, Mississippi on November 20, 1953, to William Dolphus Hutson and Nila Rene Grissom Hutson. The family later moved to Texas, where she met Larry Quillen. After the family moved back to Mississippi, Larry moved as well, and they...
Bobby Joe Pearson
Jul 26, 2024
Mr. Bobby Joe Pearson, age 63, a resident of Brandon passed away on July 26, 2024 at Merit River Oaks Hospital.
There will be a Memorial service on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am Eureka Baptist Church.
Mr. Pearson was born in Shaw, MS on September 12, 1960. He worked for Best Lawn Service for many years as a ground keeper....
Timothy Paul Stuart
Jul 25, 2024
Timothy Paul Stuart, age 65, a resident of Pearl passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2024. Formally from the Kracker Station community, Timmy was born to John Brittian and Nellie Bea Richardson Stuart. Timmy loved life and lived it to it’s fullest; he loved music, fantasy lore, nature, horticulture, and plant cultivation. Timmy is preceded in death by his parents...
Frankie Jean Worthy McReynolds
Jul 22, 2024
Frankie “Jean” Worthy McReynolds, 87, of Brandon, MS entered her heavenly home on Mon. July 22, 2024.
Jean was born on October 13, 1936, to Frank and Marie Worthy. She attended Brandon High School. She married the love of her life, B. A. McReynolds, Jr. in 1960 and they shared 48 years together. They had 2 daughters, Sheila and Shea. She...
Abigail Rhea Watkins
Jul 22, 2024
Abigail Rhea Watkins, 40, passed away on Mon. July 22, 2024 in Braxton, MS. Graveside Services are 10am Fri. July 26, 2024 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Abigail was born on Sept. 18, 1983 in Natchez, MS.
She is survived by her father, David Watkins; two children, Ariel Philley...
Stancie Ley
Jul 20, 2024
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Stancie Diane Schwenker Ley on July 20, 2024. Born on September 22, 1959, in Taylor, Texas, Stancie blessed this world for 64 beautiful years, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her before peacefully departing for heaven.
Stancie began her journey in Taylor, Texas, where she attended Taylor...
Kazue Midori Mooney
Jul 20, 2024
Kazue Midori Inomata Mooney, 91, of Pearl, Mississippi, a much beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00 am with visitation beginning one hour prior. The burial will be at Pearl Hill Cemetery...
William "Bill" Duchie
Jul 20, 2024
Bill Duchie, age 85, of Brandon, Mississippi passed into the loving arms of our Lord on July 20, 2024.
He was born in Vancouver, Washington on April 10, 1939, to Joe and Evelyn Duchie. He attended high school at Hudson’s Bay High School and received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University.
He married his childhood sweetheart Charlene Willis in...
Harry Andrews, Jr.
Jul 19, 2024
Visitation: 12pm-2pm Monday, July 22, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2pm Monday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Morton Memorial Gardens.
Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Andrews family.
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Harry Louis Carlos Thomas Andrews, Jr, age 86, a resident of Jackson passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024....
Ella Faye Melton Sledge
Jul 18, 2024
Mrs. Ella Faye Melton Sledge, age 82, a resident of Morton passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Lackey Memorial Hospital. Her visitation will be held 9am-11am Monday, July 22, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held 11am Monday from the Ott & Lee Chapel...
Larry “Sleepy” Eldon Guyton
Jul 18, 2024
Larry Eldon Guyton
Brandon, MS
Larry “Sleepy” Eldon Guyton, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and daughters, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born on January 17, 1947, in Columbus, MS, he was the eldest of the three sons of Katherine Morton Guyton and Eldon Eugene Guyton. Larry was preceded in death by...
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