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.
Dorothy Louise Paul
Aug 7, 2025
Dorothy "MiMi" Paul was born on April 5, 1940, and made her home in Pearl, Mississippi for the past 35 years. She spent much of her life dedicated to teaching at Pearl Lower Elementary, where she touched the lives of countless children with her kindness and patience.
Dorothy was a gentle soul who loved her family deeply and was always willing...
Wilma Kate Geoghegan
Aug 7, 2025
Wilma Kate Geoghegan, 98, passed away on Thurs. Aug. 7, 2025, at the MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug. 10, 2025 from 3pm-6pm and on Mon. Aug. 11, 2025 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Mon. Aug. 11, 2025 at the Ott...
Jon McCoy
Aug 7, 2025
Jon Clark McCoy, 63, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2025, after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband of 37 years to his beloved wife, Ella Kay; a loving father to his children, Cody Bruce, Jon Clark, and Mary Drew; and a proud grandfather to Joel Bruce and Finley...
Carol Aldredge Wells
Aug 5, 2025
CAROL ALDREDGE WELLS
Brandon, Mississippi
At Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, on November 25th, 1949, God gave Ottis and Frances Aldredge a baby girl, the youngest of three children. They named her Linda Carol, and called her Carol. The name Carol means “joyful song.” Her life lived up to her name.
Her baby blue eyes soon turned brown like her father’s, inherited from...
Joseph Rhodes Thweatt
Aug 4, 2025
Joseph Rhodes Thweatt, 78, passed away on Mon. Aug. 4, 2025, in Vidalia, LA. Visitation was held on Fri. Aug 15, 2025, from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A funeral mass will be held at 10am on Mon. Sept. 1, 2025 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Brandon, MS with visitation at the church from...
A.E. "Pete" Harrell
Aug 4, 2025
A.E. "Pete" Harrell, 82, passed away on Mon. Aug. 4, 2025 in Forest, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Aug. 5, 2025 from 5pm-7pm and on Wed. Aug. 6, 2025 from 1pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wed. Aug. 6, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in...
Diane Garren Skelton
Aug 3, 2025
Diane Garren Skelton, 84, passed away peacefully in Oxford, Mississippi on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was born in Greenville, Mississippi to Seawell Joseph and Janie Garren.
She grew up in the Mississippi Delta attending Leland Public Schools and graduating from Leland High School with the class of 1958. She was blessed to enjoy close lifelong friendships with many of her...
Billy Frazier
Aug 2, 2025
Billy Frazier, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 2, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 11, 1950, in Yazoo City, he lived a life rich in love, family, and community.
Billy was devoted to his wife, Karen Brownlee Frazier, with whom he shared a profound bond for twenty-five years....
Tommy M Woods
Aug 2, 2025
Tommy Merrell Woods, 83, a resident of Forest, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 2, 2025. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 5" at Goodhope Missionary Baptist Church from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with funeral services commencing at 4. Bro. Steve Robinson and Bro. James McMillan will officiate. Music will be provided by Louise Bell...
Helen Brown Ray
Jul 29, 2025
Helen Brown Ray, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Jackson at the age of 88.
Visitation will be at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A second visitation will be on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, with the funeral service beginning...
Tommy Gene Campbell
Jul 28, 2025
Tommy Gene Campbell, 71, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2025. Tommy was born on January 24, 1954, in Canton, MS to Edward and Bessie Lou Campbell, Jr. He attended Callaway High School. On August 16, 1975, he married his wife of almost 50 years, Sharon Smith Campbell and together they had one...
Terry C Guy
Jul 28, 2025
Terry C Guy, born on October 5, 1956, in Scott County MS, departed this life on July 28, 2025, in Jackson, MS. Terry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
He enjoyed a rich tapestry of hobbies that reflected his zest for life. Terry embraced nature and...
Michael Garduno, Sr
Jul 27, 2025
Michael Garduno, Sr., age 67, a resident of Forest, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, August 2, 2025, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with Bro. Chris Harrison is officiating. Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time. Graveside services will not...
Betty Florence Root
Jul 26, 2025
Betty Florence Root’s life journey ended on July 26, 2025, with her daughter and her granddaughter by her side. Though she spent most of her life in Mississippi, Betty also lived in California and Missouri before returning to her home town of Brandon MS where she lived the remainder of her days.
Betty was born on January 31, 1937 to Claire...
Robert James O'Gwynn
Jul 25, 2025
Robert James O’Gwynn, 79, of Brandon, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Robert was born on January 30, 1946, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to James Leroy and Mary Almedia O’Gwynn. He attended Hattiesburg High School. In December of 1963, he married Barbara, and together they had four children. Robert joined the...
Joseph Tommy Wall
Jul 24, 2025
Joseph Thomas Wall
Pearl, MS
April 6,1966 - July 24, 2025
After a long illness, Tommy Joe passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 59.
Tommy was a true tradesman. He worked as a welder, carpenter and diesel mechanic for most of his life. His true passion was classic vehicles. He loved all of them, from the 1965 Mustang he...
Martha Ann McLelland
Jul 24, 2025
Martha Ann Whittington McLelland
Pearl, MS
July 1, 1948 - July 24, 2025
Martha passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with dementia at the age of 77.
Martha worked as a house cleaner for many years. Her “ladies” she cleaned for were more than merely employers they were family to her. She watched their families grow up...
Robert Dennis Lovelady
Jul 23, 2025
Robert “Petey” Lovelady, 56, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025.
Robert was born on July 7, 1969, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to William and Julianna Lovelady. He attended Richland High School. In June of 2008, he married Tracy Michelle Lovelady, and together they had one child and lovingly raised two. He worked as...
Paul Lester Taylor
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Paul Lester Taylor
Sunrise: 10-08-1959 & Sunset: 07-22-2025
Paul was healed in Heaven on July 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his sisters, his sidekick Kayla, who took him to all his doctors in the last 6 months, his 3 great-nephews, and 2 of his most precious and loyal friends Mike and Melanie.
Paul was preceded in death by the...
Vera Black
Jul 22, 2025
Vera Mae Black, age 87, a resident of Forest, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Friday, July 25, 2025, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Eastern Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10...
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