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.

Dink Gibson, Jr.

Dink Gibson, Jr.

Aug 25, 2021

Dink Gibson, Jr., of Forest, MS died peacefully in his home on August 25, 2021. He was 92. Dink was born on February 15, 1929, to Dink and Inez Allen Gibson. He grew up in Indianola, MS, and was graduated from Indianola High School in 1947. Dink attended Mississippi State University where he was active in the...

Roger Kyzar

Roger Kyzar

Aug 25, 2021

Mr. Roger D. Kyzar

Forest, MS

Mr. Roger Kyzar, age 69, a resident of Forest, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 with his loving family by his side.  There will be NO visitation at this time.

He was born in Scott County on 12/04/1951.  Roger loved being outside working on cars, working in...

Robert "Dusty" Clark, Jr.

Robert "Dusty" Clark, Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

Robert Thomas Clark Jr. of Brandon, MS died on August 24th, 2021. Born in Montgomery, AL on April 28th 1966, he was known as Dusty to most of his friends and family. He grew up in Montgomery, attending high school at Alabama Christian Academy where he played football, basketball and baseball before graduating from Jefferson Davis High School...

Larry Jenkins

Larry Jenkins

Aug 24, 2021

Visitation: 9am-11am Friday, August 27, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home followed by

Scripture Reading & Prayer

Graveside services will not be held the family will remain to visit with friends.

A full obituary will be added soon.

Services by Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest.

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George Fisher

George Fisher

Aug 23, 2021

George E. Fisher, age 86, a lifelong resident of  Walnut Grove, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at the G.V. “Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Thursday, August 26, 2021, from the Sebastopol Baptist Church with Reverend John Sharp officiating.  Visitation...

Lester Williams, Ii

Lester Williams, Ii

Aug 23, 2021

Lester Eugene Williams, age 54, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, August 27, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Floral Hill Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday, August 26, 2021, and from...

Hazel Tuccio

Hazel Tuccio

Aug 22, 2021

Gena Patrick Tuccio, age 60, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Byram, MS. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gena was Preceded in death by her father, Howell Patrick and husbands, Larry Jenkins, Sr., and Joe Tuccio.

Gena is survived by her mother, Bonnie Patrick; daughter, Leah (Jody) Weidick...

Artie Trimble

Artie Trimble

Aug 20, 2021

Arthur (Artie) Bryan Trimble,46, of Brandon passed from this life on Friday, August 20, 2021, at River Oaks Hospital.  Born on December 18, 1974, he was a son to the late William (Bill) Trimble and Ann Shoemake Trimble.

Artie served his country and spent 24 years in the United States Air Force.  He served in Afghanistan, Qutar,...

Barry Nichols, Jr.

Barry Nichols, Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

Barry Allen Nichols, Jr.

Brandon, MS

Barry Allen Nichols, Jr., 35, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, MS.  Visitation will be 12 Noon – 1:45 pm Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with services to follow at 2:00 pm...

Mrs. Linda Bell

Mrs. Linda Bell

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Linda Bell, age 76, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Visitation will be held 10:30am-12:00pm on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Springhill Cemetery.  Graveside service will be held at 12 with burial to follow.  Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.

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Danna Thornton

Danna Thornton

Aug 19, 2021

Danna Michelle Thornton, 57 of Brandon, Mississippi passed away at her home on August 19, 2021, at the age of 57. She began her life in Dallas, Texas on December 27, 1963, born to the late Jack and Gladys Howard. Danna was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was a devoted Christian who proclaimed her life to Jesus...

Dorothy Kirby

Dorothy Kirby

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy Faye Kirby, 93, passed away on Wed. Aug. 18, 2021 at The Blake in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Aug. 22, 2021 from 5pm-7pm and on Mon. Aug. 23, 2021 from 9:30am-10am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Mon. Aug. 23, 2021 at Ott & Lee Funeral...

Wincie Malone

Wincie Malone

Aug 18, 2021

Wincie L. Malone

Brandon, MS

Wincie L. Malone, 81, joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Visitation will be 12 Noon – 1:45 PM at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Services to follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens...

Marilyn Ainsworth

Marilyn Ainsworth

Aug 17, 2021

Marilyn Ester Ainsworth, 64, passed away on Tues. Aug. 17, 2021 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Thurs. Aug. 19, 2021 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Fri. Aug. 20, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at Rock Hill Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am...

Janice Judy

Janice Judy

Aug 17, 2021

Janice Lea Arbogast Judy, of Mississippi passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Aug. 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held in her honor at Ott & Lee Funeral Home at 1360 W. Government St. Brandon, MS 39042 on Mon. Aug. 23, 2021 at 3pm. Friends and family...

Alma Louise Gharaee

Alma Louise Gharaee

Aug 16, 2021

Alma Louise “Lou” Gharaee

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. " Proverbs 31:28

Lou went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 16th, 2021.

Lou was born in Canton, MS, to the late James Wesley Frazier, Jr. and...

Myrtle Means

Myrtle Means

Aug 16, 2021

Myrtle Lee Means, 77, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, at her home. Visitation will be 5 pm until 8pm Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be 2 pm Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Union Baptist Church out of Puckett with visitation starting a 1 pm prior to the church service....

Janice Dotherow

Janice Dotherow

Aug 16, 2021

Janice Pierce Dotherow, 86, of Brandon, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 16th, 2021.   She was lovingly cared for by Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland, MS., after a brief illness.  Janice, an only child, was born in Pattison, Mississippi, to Wylie Eugene Pierce and Zulieme Thetford Pierce on January 31, 1935.  Janice graduated from Wetumpka High...

Dan Williamson

Dan Williamson

Aug 15, 2021

Dan Lee Williamson, age 59, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 10: 00 am Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in Macedonia Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Visitation will be held 9:00 am-10:00 am at the funeral home....

Mary Muirhead

Mary Muirhead

Aug 14, 2021

Mrs. Mary S. Muirhead was born in Attala County, Mississippi on August 20, 1932 to her parents, John Louis and Emma Miller Bruce, who preceded her in death. She passed away at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona, Mississippi, just days shy of her 89th birthday.

She was a longtime resident of Vaiden, and...

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