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.
Joe Johnson
Dec 30, 2025
Joe Johnson, of Brandon, Mississippi, born January 21, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Joe lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that brought him happiness.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter who found comfort on the water and in the woods, a talented woodworker who could turn any piece of wood into something...
Helen Faye Parker Dill
Dec 25, 2025
Helen Faye Parker Dill, 76, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 25, 2025, in Lena, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Jan. 2, 2025, from 10am-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Fri. Jan. 2, 2025, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to follow in...
Bobbye Jean Hughes
Dec 28, 2025
Bobbye Jean Bullock Hughes, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Morton Care Center, surrounded by loved ones.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will...
Jenifer Riley Craddock
Dec 28, 2025
Jenifer “Riley” Craddock, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 47.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10:00 until 10:45 am at Park Place Baptist Church in Pearl. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am.
Riley was born on January 29, 1978, to Victor Myers and Cathy Ann Price. She...
Julia Ann Bray
Dec 22, 2025
Julia Ann Bray, 71, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her home in Pearl, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at McLaurin Heights Baptist Church in Pearl at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Julia was born on August 25, 1954, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Curtis Troy Jones and...
Jill M. Sistrunk
Dec 24, 2025
Mrs. Jill Sistrunk, age 52, a resident of Polkville community passed away on December 24, 2025 at home with family by her side.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 10:30am till 12:00 noon, with a 12:00 Memorial Service to follow at Rock Bluff Baptist Church.
Connie Lee Anderson
Dec 24, 2025
TSgt Connie Lee Anderson USAF Ret, 85, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi.
The son of Cecil Anderson and Bertie Lee DeWitt Anderson, Connie was born in Coffeeville, Alabama on March 24, 1940. Connie spent much of his childhood in Coffeeville, Alabama before joining the Air Force. He married Bonnie Marie...
Hilda Moore
Dec 29, 2025
Hilda Allen Moore, age 93, a longtime resident of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Russellville, Arkansas.
Hilda was born on April 11, 1932, in Ludlow, Mississippi, Scott County, to Garfield Prentis Allen and Willie Dee Fortune Allen. She graduated from Brandon High School and continued her education at Clarke College in Newton, Mississippi. She was employed with...
Laura Marie Rademacher
Dec 29, 2025
Laura Marie Rademacher, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 29, 2025.
Laura was born on January 17, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan to William and Loretta Dowling. She graduated from Allen Park High School in Allen Park, Michigan and the Mississippi School of Therapeutic Massage. She also attended Hinds Community College. Laura attended Crossgates Baptist Church in...
Martha Ann Hotten
Dec 31, 2025
Martha Ann Hotten, 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Birmingham, AL. Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, on Monday, January 5th, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a graveside service following at 12:30 pm in Oakdale Cemetery.
Martha was born on April 23, 1949, in Cleveland, MS, to John...
Anthony Delcmer Everett
Dec 25, 2025
Anthony (“Andy”) D. Everett
Andy Everett passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on February 11, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, Andy was the only child of James D. Everett and Phoenie L. Everett. He spent his formative years in Chickasaw and McIntosh, Alabama.
Andy attended junior high and high school at University Military School in Mobile, graduating in...
Billy L. Green, Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that Billy Green has passed away at the age of 68. Billy is being mourned by his beloved wife Lynne, his daughters Lindsey, Kim her husband Jared, May, Emilee her husband Connor, Kiersten, Hannah and Claire, as well as his mother Versie and his sisters, Karen her husband Matt, Cindy,...
Helen "Christine" Lomax
Dec 26, 2025
Helen Christine Lomax passed away at her home in the Eureka community, Lena, Mississippi, on December 26, 2025.
Born August 8, 1925, in Kemper County, she lived a long, happy and beautiful life to the age of 100 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Malcolm Emanual and Etta Mae Slade Price, her husband Winston Ray Lomax, a son Johnnie...
Larry Paul Carter
Dec 24, 2025
Larry Paul Carter, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon from 9:30 to 10:30 am, followed by a graveside service in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl beginning at 11:00 am.
Larry came into the world on...
Ronald Wayne Smithhart
Dec 22, 2025
Ronald Wayne Smithhart, 65 of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1960 to Vernon and Rhea Smithhart.
Ronald was an electrical supply salesman for most of his career. He enjoyed reading scripture, politics, watching world news and taking care of his beloved pets.
He is proceeded in death by both parents and brothers...
Clarence Sellers Smith
Dec 22, 2025
Clarence Sellers Smith, a dedicated juvenile corrections officer and former Navy serviceman, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Brookhaven, Mississippi Born on January 24, 1941, in Jackson, Mississippi, Clarence led a life marked by service, both to his country and to his community.
Clarence proudly served in the United States Navy retiring after 30 years of service, embodying the values...
Willie Mae Myers
Dec 21, 2025
Mrs. Willie Mae Lanthrip Myers of Forest passed away on December 21, 2025, at UMMC in Jackson. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29th at Ott and Lee of Forest from 10-11am, with a service following in the chapel. Burial will take place at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Myers was born July 8, 1941, in Marietta, Georgia to Mr....
Evelyn Reed Allen
Dec 20, 2025
Evelyn Reed Allen was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 20, 2025.
Evelyn was born in Laurel, MS in 1933 on October 29th. Evelyn was the daughter of Charles Wesley Reed and Mildred Reed and she was the youngest of 4 children.
Evelyn graduated from George S. Gardiner High School in Laurel in 1950. Following...
Danny Nolan
Dec 18, 2025
Danny T. Nolan, a lifetime resident of Rankin County, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Danny was married to the love of his life, Pamela Nolan, for 60 years. Together they built a life rooted in commitment, family, and love.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anse and Omar Nolan.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Nolan;...
Jacqueline Stewart Luckie
Dec 17, 2025
Jacqueline Stewart Luckie, a cherished mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Brandon, Mississippi. She was born on December 5, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to James Howard Stewart and Mattie Blanche Stewart, both of whom have preceded her in death.
Jacqueline earned her bachelor's degree in business administration, a testament to her dedication and commitment to personal...
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