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.
Joseph Tommy Wall
Jul 24, 2025
Joseph Thomas Wall
Pearl, MS
April 6,1966 - July 24, 2025
After a long illness, Tommy Joe passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 59.
Tommy was a true tradesman. He worked as a welder, carpenter and diesel mechanic for most of his life. His true passion was classic vehicles. He loved all of them, from the 1965 Mustang he...
Martha Ann McLelland
Jul 24, 2025
Martha Ann Whittington McLelland
Pearl, MS
July 1, 1948 - July 24, 2025
Martha passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with dementia at the age of 77.
Martha worked as a house cleaner for many years. Her “ladies” she cleaned for were more than merely employers they were family to her. She watched their families grow up...
Robert Dennis Lovelady
Jul 23, 2025
Robert “Petey” Lovelady, 56, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025.
Robert was born on July 7, 1969, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to William and Julianna Lovelady. He attended Richland High School. In June of 2008, he married Tracy Michelle Lovelady, and together they had one child and lovingly raised two. He worked as...
Paul Lester Taylor
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Paul Lester Taylor
Sunrise: 10-08-1959 & Sunset: 07-22-2025
Paul was healed in Heaven on July 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his sisters, his sidekick Kayla, who took him to all his doctors in the last 6 months, his 3 great-nephews, and 2 of his most precious and loyal friends Mike and Melanie.
Paul was preceded in death by the...
Vera Black
Jul 22, 2025
Vera Mae Black, age 87, a resident of Forest, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Friday, July 25, 2025, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Eastern Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10...
Miguel Antonio "Tony" Rubio
Jul 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Miguel Antonio Rubio "Tony". A gift, born at only 27 weeks, once tiny and small quickly transformed into a strong, fearless and honorable man. His beautiful soul left us far too soon on July 20, 2025.
Tony was a kind soul with a bright, curious...
John Michael Sartin
Jul 20, 2025
John Michael Sartin passed away on July 20, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1985. John lived in Pearl, Mississippi.
John was full of laughter, love, and devotion to his family. John had the sweetest soul and the light of the Lord shown through him. He loved football and basketball; he also had a love for horror movies that he...
Sonja Faye Gordon Bryant
Jul 20, 2025
Sonja Faye Bryant, born on December 4, 1938, in Rankin County, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her vibrant personality and warm spirit.
Sonja graduated from high school and began her professional journey at Lester and Witcher Abstract Company, where she skillfully managed oil leases. She would...
Sam Kelly Jackson
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. Sam Jackson, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, strength, and love. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening at Ott and Lee Funeral Home from 5-8pm. Funeral services will be held at All Seasons Worship Center on Thursday at 10am, with burial following at...
John Rufus Duke Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
John (Johnny) Rufus Duke, Jr., 77, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away from a brain hemorrhage while surrounded by family on Thursday July 17, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. in Bossier City, Louisiana, at Willis Knighton Health Center.
Born on April 13, 1948, in Linden, Alabama, Johnny was the beloved oldest child of John R. and Helen Phillips Duke of Newton, Mississippi.
Johnny was...
Myra Everett
Jul 17, 2025
On the morning of Thursday, July 17, 2025, Myra Everett, age 94, woke up in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her life will be celebrated on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 2 PM with the funeral service to follow in the chapel at 3...
Diane Marie Carroll
Jul 16, 2025
Diane Marie Carroll, born on November 30, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, left this world peacefully on July 16, 2025, in Morton, Mississippi. Diane's vibrant spirit and loving nature touched the hearts of all who knew her. A devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, she embodied the warmth and generosity that made her truly special.
Diane dedicated her life to nurturing her...
Deborah Ramshur Robinson
Jul 16, 2025
Deborah Ann Robinson, 70, of Flowood, Mississippi, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 2, 1955, in Shivers, Mississippi, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Charles Emmitt Ramshur of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Virginia Lee of Shivers, Mississippi.
On June 14, Debbie was tragically struck head-on by a...
John Gilbert "Gib" Graves
Jul 15, 2025
John Gilbert “Gib” Graves passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, generosity, and unwavering love for family.
Gib had that rare ability to make the everyday moments matter. Whether it was teaching his family how to fix anything - from unclogging a sink to building his own house, Gib passed on both knowledge, skills and strength. Those lessons stuck...
James Earl Stewart
Jul 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of James “Earl” Stewart who passed peacefully on July 14, 2025 at the age of 84 , surrounded by his wife and family. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Friday, July 18th at Ott and Lee of Forest. Second visitation will be held from 9-10am Saturday, July 19th at Salem...
Bobbie Nell Herring White
Jul 13, 2025
Bobbie Nell (Herring) White of Kalem, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Morton, MS on January 31, 1943, to Lucille and Frank Herring. Bobbie was the baby of her family with Katie Maude Herring Harvey and Francis “Frank” Marion Herring as her siblings.
Bobbie attended Morton...
James Martin Baylot
Jul 13, 2025
James Martin Baylot, resident of Brandon, Mississippi, took his first breath in Heaven on July 13, 2025 at 89 years old. James was born on June 28, 1936 to Fernand P. Baylot Sr. and Beulah P. Baylot of Vicksburg, MS. James served his country in the Army National Guard for 13 years, spent his professional life working in sales, and...
Joe Ellis McCreary
Jul 12, 2025
Joe Ellis "Dee" McCreary, age 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 9:55 p.m. at Trend Health in Carthage, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with...
Frederick "Scot" Huffman
Jul 12, 2025
Frederick “Scot” Huffman, 54, of Morton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on March 8, 1971, in Morton, Scot was the beloved son of Jimmy Lavelle Huffman and Mary Virginia Huffman. A 1989 graduate of East Rankin Academy, Scot went on to earn his degree in Physical Therapy from...
John William Jennings
Jul 11, 2025
JOHN WILLIAM “J.W.” JENNINGS
It is with gratitude and love that we celebrate the life of John William “J.W.” Jennings, who passed peaceably from this life on July 11, 2025. He was much beloved by his family and will long be remembered for having a twinkle in his eye and a fun-loving spirit. He was a gentlemen to the core who...
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