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 Arlen Jones
May 12, 2024
Richard Arlen Jones, 75, resident of Crystal Springs, passed away on May 12, 2024 surrounded by family. Services will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, MS. Visitation to begin at 2 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 3PM.
Richard was born in Crystal Springs on July 18, 1948. Richard graduated from Crystal Springs...
Abisue Maldonado
May 12, 2024
Abisue Maldonado, 19, a resident of Forest passed away on May 12, 2024, at his home. A visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest on May 19 from 11-3pm, followed by a funeral mass at 3pm. The graveside service will be held at Eastern Cemetery.
He was born on August 13, 2004, in Jackson, MS Abisue...
George Edward Shuler
May 11, 2024
Visitation will be held 10am-11am Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.Graveside service will be held 11:30am Wednesday at Eastside Baptist Cemetery in Pelahatchie.Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Shuler family.*************************************Mr. George Edward ShulerPelahatchie, MSGeorge Shuler, age 73, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024...
Suzanne Marie Collipp
May 9, 2024
Suzanne Marie Collipp nee Pomana
She was born March 17, 1967, to Daniel and Theresa Pomana in Cheektowaga, New York, and raised in Sloan, a small Polish immigrant community suburb of Buffalo, New York. She was raised in her local church and accepted Christ at the age of fourteen. She graduated salutatorian of John F. Kennedy High School in 1985, after which she pursued a...
Richard Addison Hart, Sr
May 9, 2024
Richard Addison Hart, Sr.
Brandon, MS
Richard Addison Hart, Sr., age 75, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS. A Memorial Service will be at 6pm Monday at First Pentecostal Church of Brandon, MS.
Mr. Hart was born in Tylertown, MS on March 24, 1949, to Remona Greer Whittington and Homer Hart. He loved to go fishing, watching TV, and listing...
Opie C. Grenn, Jr.
May 9, 2024
Opie Carl Grenn, Jr., 89, passed away at his Rankin County home Thursday, May 9, after a brief illness. Opie was born on October 27, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Maggie Bell Garth Grenn and Opie C. Grenn, Sr. He grew up in Lincoln County, Mississippi, and graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1954 and afterward attended and played...
Gaylen Murray Regan
May 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our loving Father, Gaylen M. Regan. Gaylen passed quickly on the morning of May 8th after a courageous battle with ALS for the last year. We are all grateful that his suffering has come to an end and he has found solace in Heaven. Our dad used to joke, "I...
Mary Catherine Tagert
May 8, 2024
Mary Catherine Tagert, 80, of Pelahatchie, MS, entered into our savior’s presence on May 8th, 2024, surrounded by her four girls. Mary Catherine was born on September 13th, 1943, to Louise and RC Westbrooks in Morton, MS. In 1963, Mary Catherine married the love of her life, Sidney Tagert, and God blessed them with four daughters. Mary Catherine was a lifelong resident of...
Payton Rae Williams
May 6, 2024
Payton Rae Williams (1979-2024)
Payton Rae Williams, 44, of Pearl, passed away in Jackson on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Although Payton’s adventurous life was short, she lived it to the fullest.
Payton was known for her compassionate nature, uplifting spirit, and unique sense of humor. Payton’s personality brought warmth, acceptance, and laughter to those she encountered. As an overcomer, she offered words...
Callie "Judy" Jewell Woods
May 4, 2024
Callie Jewell "Judy" Withers Woods, 78, a resident of Forest, passed awaypeacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 5, 2024. Visitation willbe held on Wednesday, May 8th at Goodhope Baptist Church from 1:00 to2:00 P.M. Funeral services officiated by Bro. James McMillan and Bro.Steve Robinson will begin at 2 P.M. Interment will take place at GoodhopeMissionary Baptist Church...
Myron Eugene Welsh
May 4, 2024
Myron Eugene Welsh passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Flowood, Mississippi at the age of 101. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2023, at 11:00 am at Crossgates Methodist Church in Brandon, Mississippi.
Mr. Welsh was born in Houston, Texas, on January 24, 1923, to Leo Arthur Welsh and Octavia Franssen Welsh. He enjoyed classical music,...
Danny Boy Allen
May 4, 2024
Danny Boy Allen, age 69, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his residence. Born January 23, 1955, to William Cole and Verna Saxton Allen. Danny was a Christian and a member of Oak Dale Baptist Church in Brandon MS. Danny loved his family, and he will be missed by all that knew him.
Preceded...
William Edgar Mays Jr.
May 3, 2024
William Edgar Mays Jr., 76, passed away on Fri. May 3, 2024 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. May 5, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm on Sun. May 5, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in...
Terry Lee Hurley
May 2, 2024
Terry Lee Hurley, 70, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away at home on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
A memorial service for Mrs. Hurley will be held at Pinelake Church in Brandon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm with visitation beginning one hour prior.
Mrs. Hurley was born November 20, 1953, at the Jacksonville Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida, to Owen Coile...
Jimmy Wayne Gatewood
Apr 30, 2024
Mr. Jimmy W. Gatewood, age 59, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Neshoba General Hospital.
Jimmy was born on March 31, 1965, to Wayne Gatewood and Katherine Sasnett in Morton and lived in and around Scott County for most of his life. Jimmy enjoyed working, he had a love for the outdoors where he was an avid hunter and...
Luther "Luke" Hemby
Apr 30, 2024
Luther “Luke” Hemby
July 17, 1937 — April 30, 2024
Brandon, MS
Luther “Luke” Hemby, age 86, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, MS. Visitation will start at 12 Noon until 2 PM Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with the funeral service to follow at...
Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth
Apr 29, 2024
Ruth Dianne Martin Danforth
Dianne Martin Danforth was born in Jackson, MS on August 24th, 1948, to her loving mother and father, Ray and Hazel Martin. She died unexpectedly April 29th, 2024, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Dianne was a graduate of Forest Hill High School. She then went on to accomplish completion of her Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
Kimberly Dawn DeForest
Apr 28, 2024
Kimberly Dawn Doherty DeForrest, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many passed away on April 28th, 2024 in Flowood, Mississippi. She was born on June 1st, 1972 in Waynesboro, Mississippi and leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Kim's devotion to her family...
Jerry Glen Jordan, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Jerry Glen Jordan, Sr., entered the Lord’s presence on April 28, 2024. He left this world at the age of 83 surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born February 10, 1941, in Raleigh, Mississippi to Ollie and Oma Jordan. He, his parents and sister moved to Brandon when he was around five years of age where he lived for the rest...
Matthew Wayne "Mudflap" McCullough
Apr 27, 2024
Matthew Wayne “Mudflap” McCullough, 73, passed away on Sat. April 27, 2024 at Lakeview Hospital in Covington, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. May 2, 2024 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. May 2, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...
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