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.

Jarrette Wayne Yates

Jarrette Wayne Yates

Aug 22, 2023

Tuesday, August 22,2023 at 1030 Hours: Jarrette Wayne Yates, age 76, Husband, Father, Grandfather and American Veteran and a Veteran for Christ, has received his Calling from The Most High God. His duties will be to Live an Eternal life and more Abundantly.

The family will have a Memorial Service at 12:00pm, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Two Mile Baptist...

Gary Richard Giachelli

Gary Richard Giachelli

Aug 21, 2023

Gary Richard Giachelli, age 71, passed on August 21, 2023, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, surrounded by his family, and closest friends. Gary was a resilient man, who fought the good fight of faith until the Lord called him home.

Gary was born on October 30, 1951, in Leland, MS to John and Carness Giachelli. He was...

Reginia Hacker-Hayes

Reginia Hacker-Hayes

Aug 19, 2023

 

Reginia Ann Hacker-Hayes was taken too soon from her earthly home on August 19, 2023. She was born on February 21, 1977 to Larry Hacker Sr. and Deborah Sanderson Pinter in Jackson, Ms. A visitation will be held for family and friends to remember her life on Friday, August 25 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest from...

Phillip Wayne Shaw

Phillip Wayne Shaw

Aug 19, 2023

 

Phillip Wayne Shaw

Florence, MS

 

Phillip Wayne Shaw, 62, passed away on August 19, 2023, at his home.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. There are no services scheduled at this time.

 

Phillip was born on April 3, 1961.  He was a carpenter by trade.

 

Survivors include his children,...

Peggy Joyce Brewer

Peggy Joyce Brewer

Aug 18, 2023

Peggy Joyce Brewer, beloved wife, sister, mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother, known as Mimi, passed away on August 18, 2023, in Brandon, MS. She was a devoted educator who dedicated her life to shaping young minds. Born on December 4, 1936, in Lake Wales, FL., Peggy Joyce Durough Brewer lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and a passion...

Paula Ann Williams

Paula Ann Williams

Aug 17, 2023

 

Paula Ann Williams

Mendenhall, MS

 

Paula Ann Williams, 68, died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Mendenhall, MS.

Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 24, 2023 at 10:30 am at Dobson/Holliman Cemetery in Gulfport, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is in charge of Arrangements.

Paula was born in Whitney, Texas. ...

Thomas Edward Holcomb

Thomas Edward Holcomb

Aug 17, 2023

 

 

Thomas Edward Holcomb, better known as Pete, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 17, 2023. Visitation will be held on August 20, 2023 at 11:30am until the 1:00pm funeral service in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Burial will be in Mackey Boshell Cemetery in Alabama.

 

Pete...

Curtis "Cuz" Robinson

Curtis "Cuz" Robinson

Aug 16, 2023

Curtis "Cuz" Robinson, 68, passed away on Wed. Aug. 16, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends at his home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug. 20, 2023 from 2pm-5pm and on Mon. Aug. 21, 2023 from 9am-10am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. Aug. 21, 2023...

Carrie Massey

Carrie Massey

Aug 16, 2023

Mrs. Carrie Massey, age 90, a resident of Morton, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at River Oaks Hospital, Flowood MS. Born on October 10. 1932 to David and Mammie Renfrow Martin. Mrs. Carrie loved life and family, spending time with them gave her great joy; a member of East Morton Baptist Church and was a faithful  until...

Velma Gates Bicker

Velma Gates Bicker

Aug 16, 2023

 

Velma Gates Bicker, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Merit Health Rankin . Visitation is 10 am Friday, August 18, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be held Friday at 11 am at the funeral home with at 3 pm entombment at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson.  Rev. Jude Reaux will officiate....

Lance Walden Russell

Lance Walden Russell

Aug 15, 2023

 

Lance Russell was born on September 7th, 1966, to Dan and Joy Russell. He attended Brandon Academy, Hinds Community College, and the University of Southern Mississippi. He attended the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, where he trained with Emeril Lagasse, among others. He owned Glenwalden’s Restaurant and Cafe Southern Star, At the end of his life, he worked for...

Charlotte Husband Webb

Charlotte Husband Webb

Aug 15, 2023

 

Charlotte Webb of Madison, Mississippi peacefully left her earthly body and home Tuesday evening, August 15. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, daughter and son-in-law as they cheered her on to follow her course and to fall into the arms of her Heavenly Father.

Charlotte was born February 10, 1942 in Augusta, Georgia to Troy Husband and Eva...

Judy Kay McLeod

Judy Kay McLeod

Aug 15, 2023

Judy Kay McLeod, 74, passed away on Tues. Aug. 15, 2023, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Sat. Aug. 19, 2023, at Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.

 

Mrs. McLeod was born on July 5,...

David Shawn Williams

David Shawn Williams

Aug 15, 2023

 

David Shawn Williams

Mendenhall, MS

 

David Shawn Williams, 47, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  There are no services scheduled at this time.

 

David was born in Houston, TX on November 4, 1975, to David Frank Houston...

Charles Michael Knight

Charles Michael Knight

Aug 15, 2023

 

Charles Michael Knight, age 74 of Florence, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, with his family by his side.

A Celebration of Charles’s Life will be at Star Baptist Church 11:00am Thursday, August 17, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Wednesday,...

Ruby Mae Wedgeworth

Ruby Mae Wedgeworth

Aug 14, 2023

 

  Ruby Mae Wedgeworth “Nannie”

 

Ruby Mae Wedgeworth passed away on Monday, August 14, at Merit Health Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. She was in the presence of her loving family. Ruby was 78 years old. 

 

Ruby was born April 1, 1945, at her childhood home in Smith County. She was the oldest child of Willie Ray and Cora...

Duncan Alfred McCallum

Duncan Alfred McCallum

Aug 14, 2023

 

Duncan Alfred McCallum went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2023, at the age of 89.  He was born in Mize, Mississippi on September 5, 1933 to the late Charles and Mattie McCallum.  After growing up in Mize, Duncan joined the Army, where he served in Germany with the tank division from 1955 to 1957. ...

Edison "Buddy" Lee Holder

Edison "Buddy" Lee Holder

Aug 14, 2023

 

Edison “Buddy” Lee Holder, 75, passed away on August 14, 2023, at Jasper General Nursing Home.  There will be a visitation held in honor of Buddy on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest from 9-10am, followed immediately by a Graveside service at Louin Cemetery in Louin, MS.

Buddy is preceded in death...

Howard Wiltcher

Howard Wiltcher

Aug 13, 2023

Howard Wiltcher, age 68, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be held 10am-2pm Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Chapel service will follow at 2pm in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with a graveside at Leesburg Church of...

Lola Dean Kelly

Lola Dean Kelly

Aug 12, 2023

 

 

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, in the early morning hours, Lola Dean Brown Kelly passed away at Woodland Court Care Facility in Newton, MS. Mrs. Lola passed away at the age of 86 following a short illness.

She was born on May 10, 1937 in Conehatta, MS to Kyle Andrew Brown and Nina Elma French Brown. Being the...

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