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.
James Thornton
May 24, 2023
James Robert “Bobby” Thornton, 59, a resident of Mendenhall, MS, passed away on Wed. May 24, 2023 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 26, 2023 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 10am on Sat. May 27, 2023 at County Line Cemetery in Mendenhall,...
Tom Johnson, III
May 24, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Landrum Johnson, III, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 8, 2023, 12:00pm until 1:45pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm from Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
He was born in Houston, TX to the late Thomas Landrum Johnson...
Judge Thomas Broome
May 21, 2023
Judge Thomas “Tom” Houston Broome, 57, of Brandon, MS, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from complications of sepsis. His loving wife and family were by his side. A Celebration of Life service will be held on June 10 beginning at 1 p.m. followed by a reception until 4 p.m. at the Clyde Muse Center, 515 Country Place...
Peggy Mccrory
May 21, 2023
Visitation: 5-8pm Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: 2:30pm Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Hodge Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Harry Powell
May 21, 2023
Harry LaDonn Powell, age 77, passed from this life on May 21, 2023 in Brookhaven, MS.
Don was born on November 5, 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi. He grew up in Pearl as the middle child of 5 children. After graduating from Pearl High School, Don attended Mississippi State University where he earned degrees in both Forestry and...
Emma Harrison
May 21, 2023
Mrs. Emma Ree Harrison, age 88, a resident of Polkville community passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Morton, MS.
Born on July 4, 1934 in Magee, MS to John and Ida Womack Nichols. Living most of her life in Polkville, hobbies of Mrs. Emma was, Gardening, cross-stitch and baby sitting. She was a member of...
Jeannine Shivers
May 20, 2023
PEARL – Jeannine Shivers passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home in Pearl, Mississippi in the early morning of Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born Leora Jeannine Turpin on September 19, 1928 to parents James Robert Turpin and Nancy Leora Wedell Turpin in Graford Texas. She grew up on a ranch and helped with the “chores.” ...
Bobby Worley Jr.
May 19, 2023
Bobby Worley Jr., 86, passed away on Fri. May 19, 2023 at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. May 20, 2023 from 6pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Sun. May 21, 2023 from 2pm-3pm at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Pisgah, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm...
Kitty Harrell
May 17, 2023
Kitty Ruth Harrell, age 87, and a lifelong resident of this area died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was known by family and friends as “Sook”.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11am Friday, May 19, 2023, from the Clifton Baptist Cemetery. Bro....
Edward "Sonny" Compton
May 17, 2023
Edward "Sonny" Compton, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at home in Morton, MS.
Visitation will be 11:00am to 1:50 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS, with a Funeral Service at 2:00pm
in the Chapel. Burial will be at Eastern Cemetery in Forest, MS....
Edith Lovitt
May 16, 2023
Edith Mae Myers Lovitt of Brandon, MS passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at Chateau Pines Assisted Living in Brandon, MS. Edith never told her age; she thought it was rude to ask. She was born on February 11, 1929, in Rankin County, MS in the Antioch community. We can now announce she was 94 years young.
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Dr. Billy Thomas, D. Min.
May 16, 2023
Dr. Billy Ray Thomas, D. Min. of Brandon, MS passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and an inspiring spiritual influencer. He prayed for Sandra, all 4 children, 13 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren by name and in order every...
Lexie "Dianne" Ware
May 15, 2023
Mrs. Lexie "Dianne" Ingram Ware, age 79, of Mize passed away peacefully on May 15th 2023, at MS Care Center in Raleigh, Ms.
Dianne was born in Smith County on August 6th, 1943 in Mize, Ms. She attended school at Shady Grove School then graduated from Mize Attendance Center. She later attended beauty school in Fondren in...
Billie Hales
May 15, 2023
Billie Jean Lea Hales, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. A celebration of Billie’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon, MS with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon.
Billie was born in Jackson, MS on April 5, 1942, to William and Ella Lea. ...
Patsy Mclain
May 14, 2023
Patsy Ray Stott McLain, 87, a resident of Jackson, MS, passed away on Sun. May 14, 2023 at Compere’s Nursing Home in Jackson, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Mrs. McLain was born on Sept. 28, 1935 in Somerville, TN to the late William Ray Stott and Dorris Derrington Stott.
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Zona Mayo
May 13, 2023
Zona Isabel Mayo, age 16, of Brandon, gained her Angel Wings on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at home with her family by her side.
She was born in Knoxville, TN on October 23, 2006. It was the little things in life that we all take for granted that brought a smile and laughter to her face. She...
Cynthia Hickson
May 11, 2023
Cynthia Hickson’s had a favorite phrase of a few choice words that defined her life. She was born and reared in JP, MA on November 13, 1947, she was the fourth in a family of six. She later moved to Roslindal, MA. She is survived by her younger brother, Joe and younger sister, Jodie, as well as a plethora...
Knox Clark
May 11, 2023
Knox Clark
Brandon, MS
Knox Clark, 79, passed away on May 11, 2023, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. There will be a visitation 5-7pm Monday, May 15, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. There will be a graveside service at 11am Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens...
Baby Cora Jane West
May 9, 2023
Baby Cora Jane West
Pelahatchie, MS
Baby Cora Jane West went home to be with God on May 9, 2023. She passed away at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. There was a private graveside service held 3:30 pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery. ...
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