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.
Benjamin Ellis Hare
Sep 5, 2023
Benjamin Ellis Hare, a devoted Christian, Bama fan, loving husband, father, and proud United States Army veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Forest, Mississippi, on September 5, 2023, after an arduous battle with a long-term illness over which his fervent hope to achieve victory never wavered. Born March 28, 1956, in Amite, Louisiana, to Charles B....
Gerry David Harmon
Sep 5, 2023
Gerry David Harmon 58 of Lake Mississippi was born June 25, 1965
at Newton Hospital in Newton Mississippi. He passed from this life Tuesday September 5th around 5:57 pm at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson Mississippi.
Gerry was very mechanically inclined. He loved big diesel trucks, heavy equipment, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. Gerry was a compassionate man and...
Thomas Currie Hudson
Sep 4, 2023
Thomas Currie Hudson, 71, passed away on Mon. Sept. 4, 2023 at Merritt Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 8, 2023 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and from 1:30pm-2:30pm on Sat. Sept. 9, 2023 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2:30pm...
Richard Samuel Tucker Sr.
Sep 4, 2023
Richard Samuel Tucker Sr., 83, passed away on Mon. Sept. 4, 2023, at Wisteria Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 8, 2023, from 12pm-2:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2:30pm on Fri. Sept. 8, 2023, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...
John Cage Scott, III
Sep 4, 2023
John Cage Scott, III, born on February 24, 1952 in Jackson, MS, passed away on September 4, 2023 in Florence, MS. John was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He was known for his kind heart, strong faith, and love for his family.
John had a deep passion for studying the Bible, particularly the book...
Johnnie Katherine Chapman Carter
Sep 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Johnnie Katherine Chapman Carter. She was born on May 18, 1939, at the Chapman family home in Hickory, MS and passed away September 4, 2023, at home in Brandon, MS surrounded by her loved ones.
Johnnie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Billy Wayne Shoemaker
Sep 3, 2023
Billy Wayne Shoemaker passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Brandon, MS. Billy was born August 19, 1960 to Wayne and Bobbie Shoemaker and lived in the Forest area most of his life.
Mr. Shoemaker was a carpenter by trade, often working with his father at their business. He loved to build things and was a very talented...
Odis Lamar Cole
Sep 1, 2023
Odis Lamar Cole, a loving husband, and devoted father passed away on September 1st, 2023 in Brandon, Mississippi. He was born on August 9th, 1942 in Walnut Grove, Mississippi to Lamar Layton Cole and Susie Pearl Babb Cole. Odis will always be remembered for his laid-back nature, his knack for storytelling, and his heart of gold.Odis had a remarkable career...
Jonathan Charles Ray
Aug 31, 2023
Jonathan Charles Ray of Bay Springs, Mississippi, passed away on August 31, 2023, in Big Lake, Texas. He was born on May 26, 1985, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jonathan lived a vibrant life filled with love, passion, and adventure. He was an adoring husband to Angela Ray and a devoted father to his children Chloe, Brantley, and Aubreigh. Jonathan's family...
Vivian D. Phipps
Aug 30, 2023
VIVIAN D. PHIPPS
September 19, 1932 - August 30, 2023)
Vivian D. Phipps passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born September 19, 1932, in Cohay, Mississippi.
She was a...
Thelma Jewel Weaver
Aug 26, 2023
Thelma Jewel “Judy” Weaver, age 81, resident of Leesburg, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Raleigh, MS. She was born on April 2, 1942 in Rankin County to Arnold Lee Harrell and Annie Martha Renfrow Harrell. She married Victor O’Neal Weaver and they made their home in Leesburg for many years. She was a member of Rehobeth...
Shirley Donahoe Mann
Aug 25, 2023
Shirley Donahoe Mann, 72, of Madison, MS, passed away at St. Dominic’s Hospital on August 25th, 2023. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 1, 2023, from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Fri. Sept. 1, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the...
Zachery Brent Holmes
Aug 25, 2023
Mr. Zachery Brent Holmes, age 27, a resident of Philadelphia, passed from this life on August 25, 2023 in Carthage, MS. Born on August 15,1996 to Robin Hines Holmes. Zachery loved to play video games, listening to music, he enjoyed the outdoors, from swimming to riding his four wheeler, but family was very important, and spending time with them brought...
"Bo" Wesley Keeton
Aug 24, 2023
"Bo" Wesley Keeton passed from this life at his residence in Phenix City, AL on August 24, 2023. Aged 90 years, Bo was born on May 9th, 1933 to James Roland Ed Keeton and Delia Manus Keeton in Winston County, MS. Visitation for Bo will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS on Tuesday, August...
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
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