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.

Joe Huff, Jr.
Jan 16, 2022
Mr. Joe Huff, age 67, a resident of Polkville passed away at Hospice Ministries on Sunday, January 16, 2022. There will be a Memorial service at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Mr. Huff was born in Scott County on August 13,...
Mitchell Revette
Jan 15, 2022
Mr. Mitchell G. Revette, age 40 and a resident of Morton, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Aaron Wood and Rev. Bo Bo Phillipson officiating, assisted by Mr....
Jimmy Trest
Jan 15, 2022
Jimmy Ross Trest
Pearl, MS
Jimmy Ross Trest, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home in Pearl, MS. Graveside services will be 2pm Friday, January 21, 2022, at Fairmount Waco Cemetery in Mize, MS. The family will receive friends starting at 1pm at the cemetery prior to the service....
Albert Hinson
Jan 15, 2022
Albert Elwood Hinson, III, age 55, a resident of Monterey Community, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held from 12-2 pm Saturday at the church.
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Marsha Joiner
Jan 14, 2022
Mrs. Marsha James Joiner, of Brandon, Mississippi, went home to Jesus on Friday, January 14, 2022, at age 71. Family-only visitation will be held Monday, January 17, 2022, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Public graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Marsha was born to Howard and Ruby James on December 29, 1950, in Greenwood,...
Sara Nelson
Jan 14, 2022
On January 13, 2022, Sara Emily Nelson Bennett passed away unexpectedly at her home in Jackson, Mississippi. Sara was born on December 18, 1980, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Neal Nelson and Marybeth Nelson Curran. She moved to Mississippi with her family at a young age and lived her life in Jackson. Sara attended St. Richards School and graduated from...
Thelma Keeton
Jan 13, 2022
Mrs. Thelma Massey Keeton, age 85 and a longtime resident of Rankin County passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Merit Health Rankin in Flowood.
Mrs. Keeton was born at Pisgah, to her parents Joe and Evon Trest Massey, one of six children, Coy, Wardene, Shirley, Joan and Jean. One who loved flowers,...
Barbara Baker
Jan 13, 2022
Barbara Griffith Baker
Brandon, MS
Barbara Griffith Baker, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at The Blake at Flowood. A funeral service will be 1pm Monday, January 17, 2022, at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 12pm prior. Interment will follow in Oakdale Baptist Cemetery. Dr. Gene...
Willis Johnson, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Willis Howard Johnson, age 93, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2022 at his home in Brandon MS. Willis is survived by his daughter and son in law, Robbie and Gwen Finch and his son and daughter in law Howard and Joanne Johnson. He has three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is proceeded in his...
Leroy Jones
Jan 11, 2022
Leroy Wilson Jones, 103, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away at his home on Tues. Jan. 11. 2022. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Jan. 13, 2022 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 10am on Fri. Jan. 14, 2022 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...
Betty Means
Jan 10, 2022
Betty Jean Means, age 79, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away January 10, 2022, while under the care of doctors and nurses at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Concord Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. All are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Means was born...
Betty Fuss
Jan 10, 2022
Mrs. Betty Fuss, 87, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Mon. Jan. 10, 2022 at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Sat. Jan. 15, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Fuss was born on May 21, 1934 in Clear Spring, MD...
Mary Lou Peden
Jan 10, 2022
Mary Lou Alford Peden, 64, passed away on Mon. Jan. 10, 2022 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Jan. 12, 2022 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am Wed. Jan. 12, 2022 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with...
Betty Means
Jan 10, 2022
Betty Jean Means, age 79, a resident of Pelahatchie, MS passed away January 10, 2022, while under the care of doctors and nurses at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Concord Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. All are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Means was born...
Barbara Sue Weaver
Jan 9, 2022
Barbara Sue Carpenter Weaver, 74, passed away on Sun. Jan. 9, 2022 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Jan. 15, 2022 from 9:30am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 11am on Sat. Jan. 15, 2022 at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
Mrs. Weaver was...
George Banderia
Jan 9, 2022
George Edwin Banderia passed away January 9, 2022, in Brandon, Mississippi at the age of 78. George was born August 29, 1943, in Natchez, MS. George was an avid outdoorsman whose passions included hunting, fishing, and a little gold panning. In 1961, George graduated from Washington High School and married Carolyn, the love of his life. In 1978, George...
Pansy Bradshaw Dipuma
Jan 8, 2022
Mrs. Pansy Dipuma, age 98, only 18 days short of the age of 99 met Jesus face to face on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Her visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2022 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee in Morton. Chapel services will be held 1pm Monday from the Ott & Lee...
Ronald Humphrey
Jan 6, 2022
Ronald Wade Humphrey
Brandon, MS
Ronald Wade Humphrey, 72, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 9am until 11:45am Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will follow at 12 Noon at the church.
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Hester Gardner
Jan 6, 2022
Mrs. Hester Brogdon Gardner, age 93 and a resident of the Harperville Community passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the S.E. Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Monday, January 10, 2022, from the Harperville Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby McKay and Bro....
Billie Stanley
Jan 5, 2022
Billie Stanley, 87, of Pelahatchie, passed away peacefully at her residence from this life to her eternal home in heaven on January 5, 2022. She was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was a member of Pelahatchie Methodist Church.
Visitation is Friday, January 7, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm...
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