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.
Barbara Taylor
Jun 15, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ann Taylor, age 79 passed away on Saturday in Raleigh at Ms. Care Center. Her visitation will be held 9am-12:30pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside service will be held 1pm Tuesday at Hodge Hill Cemetery. Bro. Rodney Hedrick will officate the service. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is...
Russell Harlon Starnes
Jun 15, 2024
Russell Harlon Starnes, 61, passed away June 15, 2024 at his home in Jackson, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Burns Starnes and is survived by his mother, Johnnye Denman, of Brandon, Mississippi; his father and stepmother, Harlon and Ann Starnes, of Bean Station, Tennessee; son, Dustin L. Starnes, of Pearl, Mississippi; daughters, Rusti Lynn Jobe...
Charles E. Moak, Jr.
Jun 15, 2024
Charles E. Moak 1932 – 2024
Brandon, MS
Charlie Moak, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and community member, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, at the age of 91.
Charlie was born in Pike County Mississippi in 1932, where he spent his childhood and formative years.
After graduating from McComb High School, Charlie entered the United States Army where he served in...
Vernon Marquaine Merchant
Jun 15, 2024
Vernon Marquaine (Mark) Merchant, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi.
Mark was born September 11, 1938, near Ludlow, Mississippi, to Grady and Ruby Craig Merchant. He attended grade school at Branch and graduated from Pisgah High School after he placed his education on hold for a year to serve in the United States Navy.
Mark married...
Beate Denton
Jun 14, 2024
Beate Denton went peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father Friday, June 14, 2024.
Born January 8, 1953, in Budingen, Germany to Dr. Gerhardt and Hilde Hansel, Beate's kind and generous spirit began to flourish in her youth. A picture-book German upbringing formed her view of how the world should be. At the age of 12 and filled with a...
Harold Alan Hogue
Jun 14, 2024
Surrounded by family and friends, Harold Alan Hogue (affectionately known as “Pop”) peacefully passed to his eternal resting place on June 14th, 2024, at the age of 75. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hamilton Moses Hogue and Mary Albright Hogue, and his sister, Sandra Hogue Foreman.
He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Price Hogue; children Justin...
John D. (Doug) Warren
Jun 13, 2024
John Douglas (Doug) Warren, 76, of Brandon, MS, passed away on June 13, 2024.
Doug was born in Philadelphia, MS, and was raised in House, MS. He graduated from Provine High School in Jackson in the Class of ‘65. He also attended Hinds Community College and graduated from Mississippi College. After that he received his Master of Divinity Degree from the...
David John Wilke
Jun 13, 2024
David John Wilke
Brandon, MS
David John Wilke was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior early Thursday morning June 13, 2024. Close family including his soulmate and devoted wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Wilke, surrounded him with love and prayers. He was affectionately known as David or Dave, Daddy, PW (Papa Wilke), Papa, Great Papa, or Grandpa Dave.
David...
Deborah Ann Abel
Jun 8, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Abel, beloved life partner, devoted daughter, and compassionate nurse, passed away on June 8, 2024. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 3-4pm at The Lutheran Chapel Lutheran Church located at 1290 Wicker Mill Rd in Pulaski. The funeral service will begin at 4pm, and community fellowship will follow the service. A private graveside service...
Brenda Holmes Kuriger
Jun 8, 2024
Brenda Holmes Kuriger, 74, cherished wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her Pearl, Mississippi home on the afternoon of June 8, 2024. Born to Harry Lindsley Holmes and Catherine Louise Curtis Holmes in Morton, Mississippi, on October 31, 1949, Brenda was a graduate of Morton High School and East Central Junior College. She dedicated over 30 years of service...
Gary Rowell
Jun 8, 2024
Gary Clifford Rowell, age 80, of Brandon, MS, passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Gary was born August 19, 1943, in Meridian, MS, to George Clifford Rowell and Bernice Elizabeth Everett Rowell. He was a 1962 graduate of Collins High School in Collins, MS, and received his AA degree in 1965 from Jones Junior College and...
James Allen "Jimmy" Sutton
Jun 6, 2024
James Allen “Jimmy” Sutton
Brandon, MS
James Allen “Jimmy” Sutton, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will begin at 9:30am Monday, June 10, 2024, until the service at 11:00am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow at Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland, MS.
Jimmy was born in Jackson,...
Kristin Barker Herbison
Jun 6, 2024
Kristin Barker Herbison, age 60, of Flowood, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Kristy was born on March 10, 1964, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Charles Paron Barker, Jr. and Ellen Hall Barker. She attended Whitten Jr. High, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the band, and then Wingfield High School, graduating in...
Syble Faulkner
Jun 5, 2024
Services: 9:30am Saturday, June 8, 2024, Ott & Lee Chapel - Forest Graveside services will not be held, the family will remain to visit with friends following the chapel service.Visitation: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, June 7, 2024, Ott & Lee Funeral Home -Forest. ...
Jewel Dean Hall Eady
Jun 5, 2024
Visitation: 12pm-3pm Saturday, June 8, 2024 at First Pentecostal Church in Forest.Service: 3pm Saturday at First Pentecostal Church in Forest.Burial will follow at Eastern Cemetery.Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest is honored to serve the Eady family.********************Jewel Dean Hall EadyMorton, MSJewel Eady, age 75, received her angel wings on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She passed away at MS Care...
Pamela Evans Howell
Jun 4, 2024
Pamela Evans Howell, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born September 18, 1953 to Jim and Eloise Evans in Jasper County, Mississippi.
After graduating from Bay Springs High School, she attended Jones County Junior College and then the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in clothing merchandising and a minor in...
Jean Horn Ross
Jun 3, 2024
Jean Horn Ross, 98, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9:30 am – 11 am at Pelahatchie Baptist Church. Services will begin at 11 am with burial to follow in the Pelahatchie Cemetery. Ott and Lee Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Born July 17,1925, in Magee, Mississippi, Jean was the daughter...
Donna Bettina Kaminsky
Jun 2, 2024
Donna Bettina Kaminsky
Brandon, MS
Donna Bettina Kabel Kaminsky, 57, passed away on Sunday, Jun 2, 2024, at Merit Health Rankin.
Donna was born in London, England on April 8, 1967, to Ivor Kabel and Carole Waring Kabel. She was a very strong and vibrant woman who won her battle through several rare health issues. She always kept a positive attitude throughout her...
Linda Ruth Robinson White
Jun 1, 2024
Linda Ruth Robinson White, 64, passed away on Sat. June 1, 2024 at her home in Forest, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. June 3, 2024 from 8:30am-10am at Ephesus Baptist Church. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. June 3, 2024 at Ephesus Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...
Ronnie D Moore
May 31, 2024
Mr. Ronnie D. Moore, age 44, passed away on Friday in Jackson. Ronnie was born to Perry and Sylvia Shoemaker in Newton MS. Hobbies of Ronnie were, Walking, collecting knives, he was good with numbers, he loved music and was very talented with several instruments.Preceded in death by his Maternal and Paternal grandparents, Dalton and Gertrude Shoemaker Herbert and Eula...
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