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.
David Keith Stribling
Jan 15, 2026
David Keith Stribling, age 73, a native of Pearl, Mississippi, passed peacefully at his home on January 15, 2026. David is now in the presence of his Lord.
He earned a Bachlor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi after attending Pearl High School and graduating from Council McCluer in 1970.
He retired from AT&T after 32 years of service....
Herbert Hoover Meeks
Jan 15, 2026
Visitation will be held 4pm - 8pm Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Chapel service will be held 2pm Sunday, January 18, 2026 in the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton.
Graveside will follow at North Morton Baptist Cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Meeks family.
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Herbert Hoover Meeks, born on...
Jennifer Ann Butler
Jan 16, 2026
Jennifer Ann Butler, born on July 1, 1974, in Kosciusko, MS, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Jackson, MS. She worked with the Rankin County School District and cherished her work family, looking forward to seeing and working with everyone each day.
Jennifer was known for her love of her dog, Highland Cows, pickles, and her Mustang. She leaves behind...
Larry Lawrence West
Jan 14, 2026
Larry Lawrence West, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi, with a graveside service to follow at 3:00 pm in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, Mississippi, officiated by Bro. Tim Black.
Mr. West...
Trevor Michael Woods
Jan 16, 2026
Trevor Michael Woods, age 38, of Brandon, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Trevor was born on February 13, 1987, in Jackson to Michael Travis and Joy (Gladney) Woods. He was their second son, born just one year after his older brother, Travis, who was like a twin to him....
Michael Dempsey Poff
Jan 16, 2026
Michael Dempsey Poff, who was born on October 18, 1955, in Memphis, TN, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Brandon, MS. He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career, retiring from Walmart several years ago, where he served on the management team.
Michael was a man of many passions and a kind heart. He loved playing his guitar and was always...
Flora Whitmire Hunt
Jan 14, 2026
Flora Whitmire Hunt passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, at the age of 97. She was laid to rest in Mount Zion Presbyterian Cemetery in McCool, Mississippi, in a private ceremony surrounded by her loving family.
Flora was born on November 12, 1928, in Choctaw County, Mississippi, to Dewitt Clyde Whitmire and Addie McKinley Whitmire. She worked...
Glenda Pettigrew
Jan 13, 2026
Services: 12pm Saturday, January 17, 2026, OTT & LEE Chapel - Forest
Visitation: 6pm-8pm Friday, January 16, 2026, OTT & LEE Funeral Home - Forest
Interment will follow the funeral service in the Harperville Memorial Park
Glenda May Pettigrew, age 83, of Forest, Mississippi, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton, Mississippi. Born September 1, 1942, in...
Frances Simpson
Jan 13, 2026
Frances Cecilia Boone Simpson, 83, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was born in Vicksburg, Ms on March 18, 1942 to Robert and Ruthie Boone.
Visitation will be Friday from 12-1pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, followed by the funeral service in the chapel at 1, to be officiated by Bro. Kenny Lang. Frances will be...
Shelton Eric McKay
Jan 11, 2026
Shelton Eric McKay
June 22, 1946 - January 11. 2026
Shelton Eric McKay, 79, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 4-6pm Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be 10am Wednesday, in the chapel of the funeral home with a second visitation...
Kelly W. Gilliam
Jan 11, 2026
Kelly W. Gilliam, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi. Funeral Services are 10:00 am on Saturday, January 17, 2026,...
Milton Harold Pulliam
Jan 11, 2026
Milton Harold Pulliam, aged 89, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on June 21, 1936, in Ellisville, Mississippi, Milton lived a life filled with hard work and dedication. He attended Business College and went on to have a diverse career, working at Knox Glass for many years, Trailways Bus Station, and later at Amfax Piping...
Jeff Herbert Hall
Jan 10, 2026
Jeff Herbert Hall, a beloved son, brother, partner, and friend, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 59 in Lake, Mississippi. Born on March 20, 1966, in Jackson, Mississippi, Jeff's life was a tapestry of joyful moments woven through his passions, relationships, and steadfast spirit.
A proud resident of Lake, Jeff found solace in the great outdoors, where...
Cynthia Patterson Bond
Jan 10, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Patterson Bond, 69, of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2026.
Born on January 9, 1957, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to Archie Brown Patterson and Jamie Lorraine Slay Patterson, Cindy grew up in Mendenhall, where she graduated from Mendenhall High School. She continued her education at Co-Lin and Mississippi College.
Cindy was a devoted...
Mary Lynn McClaskey
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Lynn (Luper) Thornton McClaskey passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will begin one hour prior, and she will be laid to rest following the service in New Zion Cemetery in Crystal Springs, MS.
She was born September 4,...
Wanda Louise Fitzhugh
Jan 8, 2026
Wanda Louise Fitzhugh
Ludlow, MS
Wanda Louise Fitzhugh, born on March 7, 1942, in Jackson, MS, passed away peacefully at her home in Lena, MS, on January 8, 2026. She was an embodiment of kindness and generosity, known for her vibrant smile that had the remarkable ability to light up any room. Wanda had a big heart and dedicated herself to others,...
Jim Atkisson
Jan 7, 2026
Jim Atkisson passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2026. Jim was a local businessman in Pearl, Mississippi, for over 50 years as the owner of Bob’s Pool Service, Inc. He was an avid collector car enthusiast, a member of many local car clubs, and cherished the friendships he formed with fellow car collectors.
Jim was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and...
Hazel Squires
Jan 7, 2026
Nellie Hazel Greer Squires was born Dec. 19, 1937, on Greer Road in Forest, Mississippi. She died Jan. 7, 2026, at The Beehive in Forest, surrounded by the love of her children.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10th at Ott and Lee Funeral Home beginning at 11am. Funeral services will commence in the Ott and Lee Chapel at 2pm,...
George Herman Cumberland
Jan 5, 2026
George Herman Cumberland, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026. George is survived by his children, Herman Mitchell “Mickey” Cumberland and wife Sue of Brandon, MS and Renee’ Cumberland Brantley and husband Tim of Brandon, MS, three grandsons, Kyle Brantley and wife Holly of Brandon MS, Kalen Brantley and wife Stephanie of San Luis Obispo, CA...
James H. Summerlin
Jan 3, 2026
James H. “Jim” Summerlin, 88, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl.
He graduated from Central High School in Jackson. He served in the Navy, assigned to the Marine Corp, as a medical corpsman. Followed by a 50-year...
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