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.
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. ...
Eloise Stark
May 9, 2023
Eloise Stark, 87, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Rankin Merit Health in Brandon. Visitation is Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5-6 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Friday at the funeral home with a 3:30 pm graveside at Nance Graveyard in Ripley, MS. Dr. Keith Grubbs is officiating....
David King
May 8, 2023
Brandon - David Jeffery King, 66, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home in Brandon.
Funeral services will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11 am with interment in Crestview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS on Wednesday, May 10,...
Mary Ketchum
May 8, 2023
Mary Ketchum of Brandon, MS left her earthly home on May 8, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Ida McAlister of Alma, AR.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 6:00pm Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...
Dorothy Steverson
May 7, 2023
Dorothy Ann Steverson, our beloved Dot, passed away in her home, surrounded by loving family on May 6, 2023.
A Celebration of Dot’s Life will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Oakdale Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00pm until 8:00pm Friday, May 12, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home,...
Dr. Joseph Patch
May 7, 2023
Dr. Joseph Wallis Patch
Dr. Joseph Wallis Patch, born in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away in his home in Madison, Mississippi, on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at the age of 87.
Services will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Homes, 1360 W. Government St., Brandon, MS 39042 (601-824-6018; ottandlee.com). Visitation...
Clydia Milner
May 6, 2023
Clydia Y. Milner, of Brandon, MS, daughter of Clyde and Hellen Mooney, born in Edinburg, MS, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 85. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl & David Sanders and Jim & Teri Dawn Neely-Hill, three grandchildren Ellen & Mark McKissack, Brice & Lydia McGee and Kaylee McGee (& Ryan Holifield), and...
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