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.
Merian Bailey
Jul 21, 2021
Merian Louise Shirley Bailey went home to be with her Lord on July 21, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born on April 17, 1933 to Charles Edgar Shirley and Bertha Norene Yeager Shirley in Pineville, MS. She graduated from Pineville High School and lived in the Pineville Community until she married. She was united in marriage...
Ellen Biagi
Jul 21, 2021
Ellen Marie Biagi
Brandon, MS
Ellen Marie Biagi, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at home. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 1, 2021, at The Point Church, 1120 Star Rd, Brandon, MS 39042.
Ellen was a good Mother who always took...
Riley Tripp
Jul 21, 2021
William “Riley” Tripp, age 80 of Pelahatchie went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Cross Roads Baptist Church at 3:00pm. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until service time. A Graveside service will follow at 5:00pm at Brownsville Cemetery, 13720...
Emmalee De La Rosa
Jul 20, 2021
“ Emmalee De La Rosa born on July 12,2021 alongside her twin brother Luka. She passed peacefully in the arms of her parents on July 20, 2021. During her eight short days here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. She will always remain her parents’ brave precious baby and Luka’s big...
Glenn White
Jul 20, 2021
Mervin Glenn White, age 51, a resident of Raleigh, MS passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home in Raleigh, MS. A memorial service will be held 4 pm Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Kristal and Michael Gray's home, 112 Smith Street, Brandon, MS 39042.
Glenn was born August 31, 1969 to Glenn Dale White and...
Billy Orr
Jul 20, 2021
Mr. Billy Joe Orr,88, of Brandon passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be held 12-2 pm Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Brandon First United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Brandon First United Methodist Church followed by burial at Brandon Memorial Gardens.
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Will Davis
Jul 19, 2021
On Monday, July 19, 2021, Will G. Davis, loving husband, devoted father of three, and highly successful coach and businessman, passed away at the age of 87.
Born March 6, 1934 in Perkinston, MS, he married Alice Marie Parker in 1956. His education was from Gulf Coast C.C., Delta State University, and the Univ. Of Southern Mississippi.
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Keith Jones
Jul 18, 2021
James Keith Jones, 79, of Forest, went to meet the Lord on July 18, 2021. He was born in Scott County to Huston and Elma Jones on May 7, 1942. He was married to Sandra Jones, his wife of 57 years. Being a man of tremendous faith, Keith served as a deacon for many years. Among his greatest joys...
Arthur Woods
Jul 18, 2021
Arthur Travis (Bobby) Woods, 86 of Forest, met Jesus Christ, his Savior, face to face on Sunday, July 18, 2021.
A celebration of life will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Salem Baptist Church at Lake, with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 am.
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Enoch Youngblood, Jr.
Jul 18, 2021
E. Lloyd Youngblood, Jr., of Knoxville, TN passed away July 18, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born October 24, 1930, in Forest, Mississippi to Enoch Lloyd Youngblood, Sr. and Maggie Eichelberger Youngblood. While growing up in Forest, he worked part time as a clerk in Irby’s Drug Store and as a laborer on construction projects...
Edna O'Bryant
Jul 17, 2021
Edna Gay O’Bryant, age 65, a resident of Jackson, MS passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at The Woodlands in Clinton, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate her life.
Mrs. O’Bryant was born February 12, 1956 in Jackson, MS to Charles Rodgers and Edna Merle Beasley Tucker. She worked as...
Geraldine Bagley
Jul 16, 2021
Mrs. Geraldine Warren Bagley, age 88, and a longtime resident of Forest passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson after a brief illness.
Mrs. Bagley was a lifelong resident of Scott County, and will be remembered as one who acknowledged where her strength for this journey came...
Patricia Phyfer
Jul 15, 2021
Patricia Irene Phyfer, age 70, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1142 Star Road, Brandon, MS 39042.
Mrs. Phyfer was born September 23, 1950 in Jackson, MS to Sylvester Delaney...
Judy Steward
Jul 14, 2021
Judy Steward, age 83, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest following a brief illness.
Graveside services were conducted at 1pm Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Merchants Cemetery. Reverend Andy Boles officiated.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jimmy D. Steward, and her...
Ben Fortenberry
Jul 13, 2021
Ben Fortenberry, age 71 died peacefully Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home following an extended illness.
Visitation will be held from 5pm til 7pm Thursday at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with a chapel service to follow this visitation at 7pm.
Ben was born...
Helen Ruth Carter
Jul 13, 2021
Helen Ruth Burgess Carter, 87, of Pelahatchie, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on July 13, 2021. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Antioch Baptist Church in Brandon, MS on July 17, 2021 from 9am-11am, followed by a funeral service, officiated by Bro. Matt Armstrong and Bro. Donnie Stuart. Pallbearers will be grandsons...
Louie Nolan
Jul 13, 2021
Louie Lavoyed Nolan of Brandon passed away at 89 on July 13, 2021. He was born January 5, 1932 in Meridian, MS, the son of Vetoe and Mabel George Nolan.
Louie graduated from Central High School and graduated with a degree in Airline Management at Mississippi State University. He served in the US Air Force during the...
Jimmy Burton
Jul 12, 2021
Jimmy Doyle Burton of Brandon, MS made his glorious journey to heaven on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born January 11, 1955 in Jackson, MS to Lloyd and Martha Burton and affectionately nicknamed “Jimbo”.
Jimbo graduated from Byram School and Hinds Jr. College. He also attended MS State University. A retired home builder,...
Dan Renfroe
Jul 12, 2021
Dan Renfroe at the age of 65, departed to his eternal life on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home in Brandon. He was born February 24, 1956 in Canton, MS to George Walter & Grace Seals Renfroe. He graduated from Pisgah High School in 1975 and attended Hinds Community College. Dan was a life-long resident of Rankin County....
Rebecca Woods
Jul 9, 2021
Rebecca Ann Mitchell Woods
Leland, MS
Mrs. Rebecca Woods, age 61, a resident of Leland, MS, but formerly of Morton passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Delta Health in Greenville, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 11am-1pm at Leesburg Church of Christ. Graveside service at 1pm in...
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