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.

Robert E. Ingle

Robert E. Ingle

Jan 10, 2024

 

Robert E. Ingle, 56, of Brandon passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Baptist Hospital. A public visitation was held on Friday, January 12 from 5-8PM at Ott and Lee in Morton. Funeral services for Mr. Ingle were held Saturday, January 13 at 11AM.

Robert retired as a firefighter, where he dedicated his life in service of others....

Lori Parker

Lori Parker

Jan 9, 2024

Visitation: 5-8pm Friday, January 12, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Chapel service: 2pm Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Burial: Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Lori Ann McLendon Parker, 55, of Pelahatchie, passed away in her home after...

Dorothy M. Coley

Dorothy M. Coley

Jan 9, 2024

 

Mrs. Dorothy M. Coley, age 70, a resident of Morton, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Home. Visitation was 12:00pm to 1:50pm Friday, January 12, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS; the Funeral Service was at 2:00pm in the Chapel. Burial took place at Morton Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Dorothy spent her time...

James (Jim) L. Barrett

James (Jim) L. Barrett

Jan 8, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award me on that day; and not only to me, but to all who have loved His appearing.  2 Timothy 4:7 – 8 NAS

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Lorraine Catherine Burnett

Lorraine Catherine Burnett

Jan 8, 2024

Lorraine Catherine Burnett, 82, passed away on Mon. Jan. 8, 2024, at Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Jan. 10, 2024 from 5pm-7pm and on Thurs. Jan. 11, 2024 from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. Jan. 11, 2024 at the Ott &...

Scott Hamilton Weatherall

Scott Hamilton Weatherall

Jan 7, 2024

 

Scott Hamilton Weatherall

Mendenhall, MS

 

Scott Hamilton Weatherall, 57, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home with his family lovingly by his side.  Visitation will start at 10am on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with his service starting at 11am in the chapel.  Burial will follow in...

Medric Jarone Neal

Medric Jarone Neal

Jan 6, 2024

Medric Jarone Neal, 87, passed away at home on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wed. Jan. 10, 2024, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. Jan. 10, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with...

Corley Ann Grayson

Corley Ann Grayson

Jan 5, 2024

 

Corley Ann Grayson

Brandon, MS

The sun shone a little bit brighter the day that Corley Ann Grayson entered our world. 

 

Corley was born on July 1, 2011 and lived every single day of her life to the fullest.  She was a 7th grade student at Pisgah High School, the most enthusiastic volleyball player on the Jr High...

Beverley Lewis

Beverley Lewis

Jan 4, 2024

Beverley Lewis, age 81, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Carthage following an extended illness.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Beverley was born in San Diego, CA on April 20, 1942, to her parents, Georgel Wilbur Martin and Zelma Neeper Martin.  She later married her husband, Marshall Lewis.  They settled in the Harperville community where she was...

Jay Palmer Brantley

Jay Palmer Brantley

Jan 2, 2024

 

Jay Palmer Brantley, age 55, beloved owner and operator of Brantley Pest Control, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on November 2, 1968, in Oxford, Mississippi. Jay was an exceptional individual who brought immense joy to everyone he encountered. His magnetic personality and unwavering love for others made every interaction feel like a...

Marie Cook

Marie Cook

Jan 2, 2024

 

 

Marie Cook, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Miss. Care Center in Morton. Visitation is 4-7 pm Friday, January 5, 2024 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and again Saturday at 9 am at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl.  Services are 10 am Saturday at the church with burial in Brandon Memorial Gardens....

Frana Carol Burnham

Frana Carol Burnham

Jan 2, 2024

Frana Carol Burnham, 52, passed away on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 at her home in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.

 

Mrs. Burnham was born in Mendenhall, MS on Jan. 31, 1971.

 

She is survived by her son, Blake Burnham (Kelsey); father, Monroe Lavelle Burnham (Pat); sister, Lucy Carpenter and two brothers,...

Geraldine Massey Hunt

Geraldine Massey Hunt

Jan 1, 2024

 

Geraldine Massey Hunt

Jackson, MS

 

Geraldine Massey Hunt, 75, passed away, on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Friday at Fannin Baptist Church from 10am-11am. Services will be 11am Friday, January 5, 2024, at First Baptist Fannin.  Burial...

Mary Deloise "Dee" Eady

Mary Deloise "Dee" Eady

Dec 30, 2023

 

Mary Deloise "Dee" Eady, 73, of Forest, passed away on December 30, 2023, at her home. Visitation  will be held from 10am till 12pm Saturday, January 13, 2024  At the  OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest.  Funeral services will begin at 12pm  following the Visitation.     Graveside services will not be held, the family will remain to...

Jimmie Collum Foreman Burnette

Jimmie Collum Foreman Burnette

Dec 30, 2023

Jimmie Collum Foreman Burnette, a resident of Fannin, Mississippi, passed away on December 30, 2023, at St. Catherine's Village. She was 94.

 

Born on September 23, 1929, Jimmie was one of five resilient women born to Minnie Belle and James Buchanan Collum. She spent her formative years and youth in Brandon, where she spent a great deal of time...

Craig Alan Kennedy

Craig Alan Kennedy

Dec 29, 2023

 

Craig Alan Kennedy

Craig Alan Kennedy, 72, of Brandon, MS died on December 29 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Craig suffered cardiac arrest while walking his beloved dog Dallas on Christmas morning in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Craig was born in Philadelphia, MS to Moncreath (Bud) and Ruth Ingram Kennedy.

Craig graduated from Neshoba Central High...

Richard Douglas Donald Sr.

Richard Douglas Donald Sr.

Dec 29, 2023

Richard Douglas Donald Sr., 90, passed away on Fri. Dec. 29, 2023 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...

James Allen Miranda

James Allen Miranda

Dec 28, 2023

James Allen Miranda, 86, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 28, 2023, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Sat. Jan. 6, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in the...

Reba Barnett Tullos

Reba Barnett Tullos

Dec 27, 2023

 

Reba Barnett Tullos, age 75 of Brandon, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

A Celebration of Reba’s Life will be 1:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 11:00am.

She was born February 8, 1948, in Jackson, MS to the late John Troy Barnett and Tammy Josephine Barnett. Reba...

Walter Everett Evans

Walter Everett Evans

Dec 27, 2023

Walter Everett Evans, 86, passed away on Wed. Dec. 27, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. Jan. 3, 2024 from 10am-11am at Truitt Baptist Church in Pearl, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Jan....

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