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.

Ollie Stewart
Oct 10, 2022
Mr. Ollie Stewart, age 74, a resident of Forest passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11am-2pm at Lorena Baptist Church. Services will be held at 2pm Thursday at the church will burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Norris Ables, Bro. James Maddox and...
Carolyn Hust
Oct 9, 2022
Carolyn Wright Hust was born on May 17, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was lovingly known as “Gram” by family and friends.
Carolyn married James Lamar Hust, Jr. who she referred to as “Jimmy” and “Daddy Man” on July 27,...
Charles Thornton
Oct 9, 2022
Mr. Charles G. Thornton, age 69, a resident of Brandon MS passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born on June 27, 1952, to Carroll and Betty Coke Thornton in Hazlehurst MS. Hobbies of Charles were Fishing, telling stories, working on his house, he was good at playing board games and spending...
Deborah "Debby" Park
Oct 9, 2022
Mrs. Debby Park, age 66, a resident of Morton/Blossom Hill Community passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Chapel service will be held 10am Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from the Ott & Lee...
Thomas Kennedy
Oct 8, 2022
Thomas Conley Kennedy, 82, entered his heavenly home October 8, 2022, at 1:50 a.m. Funeral services will be held at Brandon Baptist Church on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with interment in the Old Brandon Cemetery in Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Clarence Cooper, Rev. Gayden Harrell and Rev. Rob Jackson will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m....
Medrick Gaspard
Oct 8, 2022
Medrick “Rick” John Gaspard, age 71, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood, MS with interment in Lakeland Place Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 am at the church.
Rick was born June 25, 1951, in Harvey, LA to Arthur Lee...
Marshall Montague
Oct 7, 2022
Marshall Edward “Ed” Montague, 87, passed away on Fri. Oct. 7, 2022 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Oct. 10, 2022 from 9am-10:15am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10:30am on Mon. Oct. 10, 2022 at Brandon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Crestview...
Bruce Coleman
Oct 7, 2022
Bruce Letcher Coleman, age 85, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, October 10, 2022, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with interment at 1:30 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Visitation will be held from...
Joe Chapman
Oct 6, 2022
Joe E. Chapman, 72, passed away on Thurs. Oct. 6, 2022 at his home in Pelahatchie, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Oct. 9, 2022 from 2pm-2:45pm at Christ Congregational Church in Johns, MS. Funeral Services are 3pm on Sun. Oct. 9, 2022 at Christ Congregational Church in Johns, MS. Mr. Chapman will be the 4th generation to...

Virgie Johnson
Oct 5, 2022
Virgie Mae Johnson
Brandon, MS
Virgie Mae Drachenberg Johnson, 84, passed away on October 5, 2022, at her home in Brandon, MS. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Beasley, TX, on May 8, 1938, to Lee Samuel Drachenberg and Gertrude...
Edward Minella
Oct 5, 2022
Edward Tony Minella, age 33, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Edward was born March 7, 1989, in Meridian, MS to Edward T. Minella and Connie R. Mayo Minella. He was married to Kallie L. Cochran Minella. Edward worked...

Rita Wells
Oct 5, 2022
Rita Ann Wells
Pearl, MS
The Father called home one of His own October 5, 2022, after an extended illness. There was a private family burial on October 7, 2022, at Brandon Memorial Gardens. Rita lived in Pearl, MS and was born November 8, 1951 to T.C. Wells and Elinor Wells.
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Gary Allen
Oct 4, 2022
Gary Allen, age 70, passed away peacefully in Brandon, Mississippi on October 4, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Edna Gaines (Allen) Barrett; father William G. "Dub" Allen; and brother Mike Allen. Survivors include fiancée Frankcine Harvey; sister Rhonda Allen Hall (Steve Hall); brother Jason Allen; nephews Clifton Allen, Travis Allen, Chad Allen;...
Janet Coleman
Oct 3, 2022
In memory of:
Janet G Coleman 85, passed away at home in Jackson, MS on 10/3/22. She was survived by her two Children; daughter Colleen Cannon, 57 and son Shawn Coleman, 55. Janet was kind and loving person who knew no strangers. She was an animal lover and active in her church most of her life. She...
John Hill
Oct 3, 2022
John Walter Hill, age 81 of Brandon, passed away peacefully October 3, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 28, 1941, in Calhoun City MS to Olen Hannaford Hill and Kathleen White Hill. He graduated from Derma High School and served in the Air Force for four years. He then attended Delta State University where he graduated with...
Keith Tanner
Oct 3, 2022
Keith Howard Tanner, age 71, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.
A memorial service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, October 8, 2022, at BridgePoint Church,148 Michel Street, Brandon, MS 39042 with visitation starting at 1:00 pm. Pastor Steve Brown officiating.
He was born October 11, 1950, in Jackson, MS...
Clark Dennis
Sep 30, 2022
Mr. Clark Dennis, age 88, a resident of Polkville passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Born on November 27, 1933, to Henry and Melvina Creel Dennis. Clark served his Country in The United States Army. He married the late Myrtle Richardson Dennis, having three boys, they made their...
Jimmy Dale Coward
Sep 29, 2022
Visitation: Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Visitation: Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 12pm-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service: Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2pm in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Macedonia New Testament Cemetery
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Delsie Weatherford
Sep 29, 2022
Delsie “Dee” Aultman Weatherford
Richland, MS
Delsie A. Weatherford, 95, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, September 30, 2022, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A graveside service will be held at 10am Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Wilkes Family Cemetery...
Philip Westerfield
Sep 29, 2022
Philip Thomas Westerfield, 43, went to his eternal resting place on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Philip was unconditionally loved as a husband, daddy, brother, and son. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A Funeral service will be held at 10am Tuesday, in the chapel of the funeral home. ...
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