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.
Tammie Massey
Jan 28, 2023
Ms. Tammie Massey, age 54, a resident of Morton, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Jackson, MS. Born on March 17, 1968 to Bennett Arthur and Mozell Frazier Massey.
Tammie lived all her life in Morton, she was a graduate of Morton. After graduation she helped her mom run and operate...
Angie Parkman
Jan 27, 2023
Angelita Catherine Parkman, 64, of Pearl, passed away on January 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be 2:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday, January 30, 2023, in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 11:30...
Janice Pitts
Jan 27, 2023
Janice Elizabeth Pitts (Sarrett), 79, passed away peacefully at home in Lawrence on Friday, January 27, 2023, in the presence of loved ones. She was born August 5, 1943, in Jackson, MS to Jessie Harris Burt Sarrett Sr. and Viola Hand Sarrett.
Janice was a loving wife and devoted mother who was adored by all who were...
Doreen Mccardle
Jan 22, 2023
Doreen (Dee) Beasley McCardle, 75, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS.
Ms. McCardle was born in Pensacola, FL, and has lived in Rankin County, MS for many years. She was a member at Grace Baptist Church, but also enjoyed worshipping God with multiple congregations, including Park...
Sandra Mcclain
Jan 22, 2023
Sandra Taylor McClain, 74, was born in Columbus, MS on October 23, 1948. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Sandra was the daughter of Lethal Preston Taylor of Stonewall, MS and Bonnie Bell Thompson of Crawford, MS.
Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, James...
Sylvia Coley
Jan 19, 2023
Sylvia G. “Cissy” Coley
Pearl, MS
Sylvia G. “Cissy” Coley, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 5-7pm Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 2pm Sunday, January 22, 2023, in the...
Joan Fortune
Jan 19, 2023
Joan Prevost Fortune, 87, of Brandon, Mississippi passed away on January 19, 2023 in Flowood, Mississippi.
Joan was born in Panama City, Florida on February 28, 1935 to Percy and Mildred (Edwards) Prevost. In 1953, Joan married Dan E. Hoyle and they had two daughters, Suzanne Marie and Lisa Louise. After their marriage ended, she married Leon...
Frances Parker
Jan 18, 2023
Visitation: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5:30 pm -8:30 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Services: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11am, Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.
Burial: Leesburg Baptist Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Debra Sills
Jan 18, 2023
Debra P. Sills
Richland, MS
Debra P. Sills, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon until the 2:00 pm service at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Burial will follow in Rosemont...
Kevin Greco
Jan 17, 2023
Kevin George Greco died on January 17, 2023. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Kevin was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 1958, the son of the late Elizabeth Hall.
He was the oldest of five children. His style of big brother was a wily blend of cool leader and goofball....
Juanita Crawford
Jan 16, 2023
Juanita Juaniece Douglas Crawford
Born, January 23, 1932. Died January 16, 2023
A visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 2:00pm Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. There will be a committal service following at 3:00pm Saturday in the Mausoleum at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland, MS.
...Patsy Moore
Jan 16, 2023
Patsy Moore, age 90 and a resident of the Harperville community died Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson following surgical complications.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Thursday, January 19, 2023, from the chapel of OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Harperville Memorial Park. Visitation...

Mrs. Sybil Settlemire
Jan 16, 2023
Visitation: 11am-2pm Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Morton United Pentecostal Church.
Service: 2pm Saturday at the church
Burial: Morton Memorial Gardens/NO GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Mrs. Sybil Settlemire
Morton, MS...

Clarsie Cooper
Jan 15, 2023
Clarsie Belle Nelms Cooper, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023.
A graveside service will be 11:00am Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
She was born in Linn, MS to the late Harvey Nelms and Trudy Wilson Nelms.
Clarsie was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Pearl....
Roger Boe
Jan 15, 2023
Roger Dean Boe, 83, passed away on Sun. Jan. 15, 2023 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sun. Jan. 22, 2023 at the 7th Day Adventist Church located at 110 College Dr. Pearl, MS 39208. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Mr. Boe was...
Richard Lynwood Warwick
Jan 14, 2023
Richard Lynwood Warwick, 86, of Dallas Texas passed away on January 14, 2023. A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm Saturday, July 13 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, Ms. Interment will be at Morton Memorial Gardens, no graveside service will be held.
He was born in Conehatta, MS on January 23, 1936 to Earl Warwick and Robbie...
Joshua Walker
Jan 13, 2023
Joshua Edward Walker, 26, passed away on Fri. Jan. 13, 2023. Visitation will be held on Fri. Jan. 20, 2023 from 5pm-7pm and on Sat. Jan. 21, 2023 from 9am-9:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Sat. Jan. 21, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...
Tommy Broocks
Jan 13, 2023
Tommy Joe Broocks, age 82, passed away on Fri. Jan. 13, 2023 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Jan. 19, 2023 from 11am-12:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. Jan. 19, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial at Crestview...
Darla Shoemaker
Jan 13, 2023
Mrs. Darla K. Shoemaker, age 59, a resident of the Clifton community, passed away on, Friday 13, 2023 in Jackson, MS. Born on March 24, 1963, to J.R. and Bonnie J. Hall Able. Darla graduated from Sebastopol High School, while in school, she was a cheerleader, and won the school spirit award. After high school Darla married and started...
James Miles
Jan 11, 2023
James Lavelle “Buzz” Miles passed away at his home in Terry, Mississippi on January 10, 2023, at the age of 66. Buzz was born to Bobby and June Miles of Jackson, Mississippi on August 14, 1956, and grew up in his cherished South Jackson neighborhood. He had a lifelong passion for cars, taking up racing early in life. That...
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