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.
Barbara (Babs) Ann Pride Whitfield
Aug 13, 2025
Barbara (Babs) Ann Pride Whitfield died peacefully at her home on August 13, 2025, with her family by her side. The funeral mass will be held at St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Jackson, Mississippi, on August 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. Visitation will be held immediately before the mass beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The daughter of...
Fran McCleland
Aug 13, 2025
Mary Frances Parker McCleland, 66, of Brandon passed away on August 13, 2025 at UMMC. There will be a Private family viewing on August 16, 2025.
She was the center of her family, one everyone could count on. As a wife, she shared a deep bond with her husband built on love and trust. As a mother, she guided her daughter...
John Owen Jenkins Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
John Owen Jenkins Jr., 87, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He passed away quietly at home while holding his wife, Ginger’s, hand. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 10am-11am at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with funeral services and burial immediately following at Oakdale Baptist Church and Oakdale Cemetery...
Otis Faye Williams Denson
Aug 12, 2025
Otis Faye Williams Denson
January 16, 1943 – August 12, 2025
A Celebration of life for Otis Faye Williams Denson, age 82, who passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Purvis, MS will be held with a graveside 2:00 pm Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Old Mt. Pisgah Baptist Cemetery.
The Rev. Vic Bowman will officiate the graveside and visitation...
Dura L. Hart
Aug 12, 2025
Dura L. Hart, 90, passed away on Tues. Aug. 12, 2025, in Brandon, MS. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Sun. Aug. 17, 2025, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will follow the service from 2pm-4pm on Sun. Aug. 17, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside services...
Doris Nell Vanderford Jordan
Aug 11, 2025
Doris Nell Vanderford Jordan, 86, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home. The family will be having a memorial service at 3:00pm Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 2pm at the church.
Doris was born in Burnsville, MS and spent most of her life in Brandon, MS where...
Sarah Frances Cook
Aug 10, 2025
Sarah Frances Rhodes Cook
Brandon, MS
Sarah Frances “Fran” Rhodes Cook was born on January 27, 1932, to W. D. (Winfry) and Etta Rhodes in Gulde, Mississippi. She peacefully passed on August 10. 2025 at the age of 93. Fran attended Cross Roads School in Gulde, MS and Brandon High School, graduating in 1950 where she was a member of the Brandon...
Johnny Ledale Wadford
Aug 10, 2025
Johnny Ledale Wadford
February 20, 1946 – August 10, 2025
Johnny Ledale Wadford, 79, passed peacefully in Jackson MS on August 10, 2025. Mr. Wadford was born on February 20, 1946, to William and Emma Wadford of Canton, MS. Visitation will be 11am - 1:10pm Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will start at...
Elizabeth "Libby" James Sibley
Aug 9, 2025
Elizabeth Sibley
December 18, 1934– August 9, 2025
Elizabeth Sibley, age 90, of Morton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at Saint Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. Born December 18, 1934, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Elizabeth was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, strength, and devotion left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
Elizabeth was preceded in...
Rhianna Lee Rhodes
Aug 9, 2025
Rhianna Lee Rhodes, age 39, of Homewood, passed away on August 9th, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1986 in Pensacola, Florida to Christopher Lee Rhodes and Natalie Noblin Rhodes. Rhianna grew up in Homewood, MS and graduated from Raleigh High School in 2004. Later in life, she completed the Early Childhood Education Program at East Central Community College...
Shirley M. Grimes
Aug 8, 2025
Shirley M. Grimes, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi, at the age of 85. Born on October 26, 1939, in Morton, Mississippi, she was known for her kind heart and her love for people. Shirley touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and compassion.
Shirley dedicated...
Donald Wyatt Weathersby
Aug 8, 2025
Donald Wyatt Weathersby of Pearl, MS stepped into eternity with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2025.
Mr. Weathersby was born on January 8, 1953, in Jackson, MS to Lane and Phyllis Weathersby. A lifelong resident of Pearl, MS, he shared three children with Patricia Weathersby. He was a loving father to his two sons, daughter, and son-in-law and the...
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....
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