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.

Roger Chambers

Roger Chambers

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Roger Dale Chambers, age 78, and a lifelong resident of Scott County, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada.

The longtime truck driver for Boutwell Butane Company served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and held affiliation with Hillsboro Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman,...

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

Dec 18, 2021

Ms. Joyce C. Smith, age 81, and a longtime resident of Scott County, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Scott Regional Hospital at Morton.

A native of Forest, Ms. Smith was a graduate of Harperville High School and a retired bookkeeper/receptionist for Russell Dental Clinic in Forest. She was a Christian by...

Dwayne "Moondog" Turner

Dwayne "Moondog" Turner

Dec 18, 2021

Dwayne "MoonDog" Turner

Morton, MS

Dwayne Turner, age 57 passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.  Visitation will be held 5pm-7pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Funeral service will be held 11am, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.  Following the...

Richard Toombs

Richard Toombs

Dec 18, 2021

Richard Harold Toombs, 72 of Brandon while surrounded by his loving family went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Visitation will be Thursday, December 23, 2021, 10am-12pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A Graveside celebration of life will follow 12:30pm at Crestview Memorial Gardens, 1106 Star Road, Brandon,...

Joe Whatley

Joe Whatley

Dec 18, 2021

Joe Ledger Whatley Pearl, MS

Joe Ledger Whatley, 81, joined his heavenly father and reunited with his bride on December 18, 2021.  Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday, December 21, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Funeral services will be 11am Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 9:30am prior. ...

Alice Bryant

Alice Bryant

Dec 18, 2021

Alice Faye “Dit” Bryant, 73, passed away on Sat. Dec. 18, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Dec. 20, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Tues. Dec. 21, 2021 from 12pm-12:45pm at Flowood Baptist Church in Flowood, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Tues....

David Messer

David Messer

Dec 18, 2021

David Lamar Messer Sr., 63, passed away Sat. Dec. 18, 2021 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Dec. 30, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Thurs. Dec. 30, 2021 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl, MS. Graveside Services are 3pm on Thurs....

Jerwood Bailey Jr.

Jerwood Bailey Jr.

Dec 15, 2021

Mr. Jerwood D. Bailey Jr. age 58, a resident of Morton MS, passed away Wednesday, December 15, at home surrounded by family. Mr. Baily was a Christian by Faith, he enjoyed reading, playing video games, but loving and spending time with his family brought him great joy.

Preceding Mr. Bailey in death were his...

Evelyn Waltman

Evelyn Waltman

Dec 14, 2021

Funeral services for Ms. Evelyn Emmons Waltman, a lifelong resident of Lake will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Duncan and Rev. Don Savell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest is in charge of arrangements.

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Linda Guyse

Linda Guyse

Dec 12, 2021

Linda Herron Guyse, age 61, a resident of Morton formerly of Forest, died Sunday, December 12, 2021.

Linda was born to her parents Pete Herron and Alice Herron Livingston in Jackson on April 10, 1960.  She was a lifelong resident of this area, a member of Homewood Methodist Church.  Linda was in...

Tommy Henson

Tommy Henson

Dec 12, 2021

Tommy Houston Henson, 76 of Brandon, died of heart failure on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be 3:00pm Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Brandon First United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Larsen officiating.

Tommy was born on July 24, 1945, in Red Bay, Alabama to Ruby Hughes Henson and Leslie Taylor Henson....

William Smith, Ii

William Smith, Ii

Dec 11, 2021

William Early “Wes” Smith II, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 11, 2021.  Funeral services will be 11:30am Monday, December 20, 2021, in The Venue at Pinelake Church, Reservoir Campus with visitation starting at 9:30am until the service. Interment will follow in Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland, MS.

Wes was born on June...

James William "Tat" Simpson

James William "Tat" Simpson

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. James William "Tat" Simpson, age 80 passed away at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS on Friday, December 10, 2021.  Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm, Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-11am, Monday, December 13, 2021 at Branch Baptist Church.  Funeral service will be held at 11am Monday at Branch Baptist...

Dean Cowart

Dean Cowart

Dec 9, 2021

Dean Everett Cowart, 88, of Brandon passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA.

A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 11:00am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon with visitation starting at 10:00am. Interment will follow in Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery. Dr. Rick Henson will be officiating.

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Jackie Rowell

Jackie Rowell

Dec 9, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rowell, age 84 of Brandon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 1:00pm from Brandon Baptist Church with visitation starting at 11:00am at the church. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens.

She was born...

Ann Fulton

Ann Fulton

Dec 5, 2021

Ann K. Fulton, 88, passed away on Sun. Dec. 5, 2021 at the Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Dec. 7, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. Dec. 8, 2021 from 9am-9:45am at Brandon First United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral...

John Thornton

John Thornton

Dec 4, 2021

John Hudson Thornton, beloved husband, father and Papaw, age 94 of Gulfport, Mississippi joined his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2021.

John was born in Raleigh, Mississippi in 1927 to Steve and Mattie Thornton. John was the oldest of 7 siblings. He joined the US Army and following WWII served in Japan, assisting...

Steven Foreman

Steven Foreman

Dec 4, 2021

Steven Buchanan Foreman, fondly known to many as "Buck," passed away on Tuesday, December 4th at his home.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 11:00 am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi with Reverend Gayden Harrell officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:30...

Mrs. Geneva Shoemaker

Mrs. Geneva Shoemaker

Dec 3, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Shoemaker, age 95, passed away at her home in Yazoo City on December 3, 2021.  Visitation will be held 9am-11am, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Services will be held at 11am on Tuesday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.  Bro. William Savell will officiate the services. ...

Gerald Richardson Sr.

Gerald Richardson Sr.

Dec 2, 2021

Gerald R. Richardson Sr., 84, a resident of Richland, MS, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 2, 2021 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Dec. 5, 2021 from 2pm-4pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 11am on Mon. Dec. 6, 2021 at Union Baptist Church...

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