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.
Buford Harris
Mar 16, 2025
Buford Randall Harris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home in the Clear Springs Community.
He was born January 1, 1954, in Raleigh, MS. He loved his family, friends, and his dog Sunshine. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, but his favorite past time was fishing with his family and friends. He had...
Linda Hall Arnold
Mar 16, 2025
Linda Hall Arnold, 84, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm with a graveside service to follow at 3:30 pm in Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Arnold was born January 29, 1941, in Scott County, Mississippi, to William Parker...
Joan Warren Pennington
Mar 16, 2025
Joan Warren Pennington
Brandon, MS
Joan Warren Pennington was born in Jackson, MS in 1934 to parents Jack A. and Lilla Mangum Warren.
She graduated from Mendenhall High School and the University of Southern Mississippi with graduate courses at Mississippi State University. While in college Joan participated in extra curricular activities. She was also a member of the Phi Mu Sorority and honor...
James Alan Smith
Mar 16, 2025
James Alan Smith, aged 62, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi, after a brief yet hard-fought battle with cancer. Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A Graveside service will follow at 2:30 pm at Crestview Memorial Garden, also...
Ruthie Jones Lofton
Mar 16, 2025
Ruthie Jones Lofton, age 72 of Braxton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
A Celebration of Ruthie’s life will be Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00am Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation beginning at 9:00am. Burial will follow in Puckett Cemetery.
She was born March 23, 1952, in Jackson, MS to...
Jimmy Briggs
Mar 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Jimmy Wayne Briggs, who passed away peacefully at home in Brandon, MS, on March 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Though he is no longer with us, his love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family will forever remain in our hearts.
Born on March 9, 1948, in Booneville, MS, Jimmy grew into...
John A. Roby
Mar 16, 2025
On March 16th, 2025, John Allen Roby passed from life into death. John was born on March 15th, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Ann; his two daughters, Jana Roby Heimer (Bill), of Brandon; Catherine Roby Moore (Phillip) of Collinsville;...
Betty Laverne Ready
Mar 15, 2025
Betty Laverne Ready, age 85, formerly of Brandon, passed away on March 15, 2025. She was born in McComb, MS on June 28, 1939.
Laverne and her husband, Don, began their marriage living in the Washington DC area. Laverne was employed by the FBI as a fingerprint clerk. They returned to Mississippi where she worked at Rankin General Hospital and a...
Velma V. Havard
Mar 15, 2025
Mrs. Velma V. Havard, age 56, a resident of Sebastopol passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2025 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Carole Simpson Jolly.
She is survived by her father, James Jolly; 5 children, Ashley Turnage (Mark May), James Stewart (Dallas), Allen Havard (Jennifer), Derrick Havard and Jacob Jolly; siblings, James Jolly, Denise Ingram...
Lawrence David “Larry” Kulcke
Mar 13, 2025
Lawrence David “Larry” Kulcke was born on December 24, 1942, on a military base in Long Branch, NJ. Shortly after his birth, his family returned to Monroe, LA, where he lived for decades. In seventh grade, he met Tavie Kenny, his eventual high school sweetheart, bride, and the love of his life. Within months after their high school graduation, Larry...
James L. Chamblee
Mar 12, 2025
James L. Chamblee
Mr. James L. Chamblee, age 83, and a resident of Morton, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on March 18, 2025 at Still Blessed Worship Center, with Rev. Brother Aaron Wood officiating. Friends, family, and all who knew and loved James are invited...
Bonnie Massey McMillan
Mar 12, 2025
Bonnie Massey McMillan, of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the age of 75.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A graveside service will take place at 3:30 pm in Fannin Methodist Cemetery in Brandon.
Mrs. McMillan was born...
Mrs. Annie Laurie Dennis Church
Mar 10, 2025
Annie Church, age 88, a resident of Morton met her heavenly father on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Visitation will be held 11am-1pm Monday, March 17, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held 1pm Monday from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
There will be NO graveside service and burial will be in Morton Memorial Gardens.
Ott...
Gay Saab
Mar 10, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gay Saab, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us far too soon. Gay was known for her boundless generosity, always willing to donate whatever she could to help others in need. Her selflessness and compassion touched the lives of all who knew her.
Gay had a special zest for life, with...
Clois Wayne Watkins
Mar 10, 2025
Clois Wayne Watkins, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 71.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and at Greenland Baptist Church in Little Rock, Mississippi, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00...
Dewayne Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Dewayne Smith, born on August 15, 1963, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Flowood, Mississippi. He lived a vibrant life filled with love and the joy of work, especially as an automotive painter at Capital Body Shop now Crash Champions, where he created lasting bonds with his coworkers, manager Billy Lanthrip and former owner, Doug White.
Dewayne...
Beverly Faye Larabee
Mar 10, 2025
Beverly Faye Larabee, 64, of Pulaski, MS passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon MS. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13th from 5:30-8:00pm and Friday March 14th from 1-2pm. Funeral services will begin at 2, officiated by Bro. Joe Hannah with burial following at Gasque Chapel Cemetery.
Born May 8, 1960, to the late...
Douglas O'Brien Whittington Jr.
Mar 8, 2025
Douglas O’Brien Whittington Jr., 79, passed away on Sat. March 8, 2025, at his home in Cato, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. March 12, 2025, from 11am-1pm at Cato Baptist Church located at 1122 Cato Rd. Mendenhall, MS 39114. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. March 12, 2025, at Cato Baptist Church with burial to follow in the...
Glen Phillips
Mar 7, 2025
Glen M. Phillips of Pearl, Mississippi went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Glen was born September 12, 1937, in Morton, Mississippi to Caley and Allie Phillips.
He learned to drive a dump truck by 15 and spent the rest of his working life driving. After years of working as a car hauler, and other driving...
Joe Ellis Tucker
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. Joe Ellis Tucker
Morton, MS
Mr. Joe Tucker, age 87, a resident of Morton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at MS Care Center in Morton. Visitation will be held 1pm-3pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Chapel service will be held at 3pm Friday in the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton....
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