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.
Frances Ina Moore
Apr 20, 2026
Frances Ina Moore, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the age of 96.
Frances was born on December 3, 1929, to Felix Black and Annie Watts Black. She married William Sidney Moore, Jr. on May 13, 1949, and together they raised two children, David and Donna. She has been a member of Greenfield...
Martha Jean White
Apr 18, 2026
Martha Jean White, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 94.
Mrs. White was born January 4, 1932, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to Wiley Heidenburg Lawson and Floy Elizabeth Jefferies Lawson. She had been a member of Crossgates Methodist Church in Brandon for over 50 years, where she was a member of the Friendly Explorers...
Christopher Claude Grimsley
Apr 19, 2026
Christopher (Chris) Claude Grimsley, age 63, a resident of Morton, passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Grimsley was born in Smith County on April 3, 1963. He enjoyed spending time with his family, deep sea fishing, Ole Miss football, and back porch sitting watching wildlife. He will be greatly...
Clyde Ray Stingley
Apr 19, 2026
Clyde Ray Stingley, a native of Pelahatchie, MS, passed away on April 19, 2026 at the age of 86. Visitation will be held on Thurs. April 23, 2026 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. April 23, 2026 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will follow...
Alphia "Leon" Adcox
Apr 20, 2026
Alphia "Leon" Adcox, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at his home in Morton, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 26, 1953, in Smith County, Leon lived a full and vibrant life marked by warmth, humor, and a deep connection to those around him.
Leon was a man who found joy...
Rev. Donald Boyd Williams
Apr 15, 2026
Rev. Donald Boyd Williams, 90, passed away on Wed. April 15, 2026 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jakson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Rev. Williams was born on Feb. 27, 1936 in Carthage, MS to the late Albert Williams and Aline Hardy...
Dr. Charles V. Pryor
Apr 3, 2026
Dr. Charles Vernon Pryor, aged 84, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2026, at his home at Cooperwood Senior Living in Flowood, Mississippi. We will gather to honor and celebrate his remarkable life at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with visitation beginning at 2:30 pm.
Born on May 24, 1941, in...
Tyler Matthew Marcum
Apr 17, 2026
Tyler Matthew Marcum, 39, of Walnut Grove unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Lake, Ms. A private service will be announced at a later date.
Tyler was born March 26, 1987 in Somerset, KY to Ronnie Creel and Gladys Marcum. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved being around his family and especially loved spending...
Jackie Nell Hall
Apr 16, 2026
Jackie Nell Sullivan Hall, 84, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. Visitation will be 11:30am -12:30pm Monday, April 20, 2026, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon MS. Graveside services will follow 1pm at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Rev. Johnny Sanders will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brad Ferguson, Keeton Landfair, Dillion Irwin,...
Dorothy Mae May
Apr 15, 2026
Dorothy Mae Bailey May, 100, of Forest passed away on Wednesday, April 15th at MS Care Center of Raleigh. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17th from 9:00am-10:00am, with the funeral service starting at 10, to be officiated by Dr. Ricky Gray. Burial will follow at Eastern Cemetery.
Mrs. Dorothy was an avid golfer and tennis player who also took...
Dale G. Jernigan
Apr 13, 2026
Dale G. Jernigan, 74, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel, with burial at Brandon Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Jernigan was born on November 14, 1951, in...
Cheryl Phillips McGee
Apr 12, 2026
Cheryl Elizabeth Phillips McGee, beloved wife, mother, sister, MawMaw, and friend, was born on June 6, 1960, and departed this life on April 12, 2026, at the age of 65. Cheryl was born to Donnie Phillips and Desieree Chandler May and was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold community.
As the youngest sister, Cheryl was treasured by her brothers and sisters,...
Ned Wallace Balsley
Apr 11, 2026
Ned Wallace Balsley, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and esteemed trust operations banker, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Born on January 4, 1948, in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, Ned lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a profound passion for history. He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church in Brandon, Mississippi.
Ned earned a...
Barry Phillips
Apr 10, 2026
Barry passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of family.
Born and raised in Forest, Mississippi, Barry attended Scott Central High School, East Central Community College, and The University of Southern Mississippi. Following college, he spent several years working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C., and Jackson, Mississippi.
Barry later lived in Pensacola,...
Michael Wayne Darby
Apr 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, our beloved brother, father, son, nephew, and cousin, Michael Wayne Darby, went to join his mother, Anita Estes Darby, in Heaven at the age of 55.
Michael, the son of Anita and Wayne Darby, grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, and graduated from Jim Hill High School. He was an avid sports fan, especially devoted to Auburn University...
Ruby Bridges Tullos
Apr 9, 2026
Ruby Bridges Tullos, born on May 27, 1940, in Thomastown, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Brandon, Mississippi. She lived a life full of love and kindness and was known by all who knew her as the sweetest, loving, and generous person you could ever meet.
Ruby devoted much of her time and energy to her faith and...
Edward Paul Medina
Apr 8, 2026
Edward Paul Medina, born on March 5, 1943, in Alamosa, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was a devoted family man, a proud Vietnam Veteran, and had a long, dedicated career as an electrical engineer with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Paul proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War for...
Joyce Latham
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Marion Joyce Latham, 88, of Forest, passed away on Wednesday, April 8th at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Forest on Friday, April 10 from 5-7pm, and again on Saturday from 1-2pm. The funeral service will be officiated by Bro. Chris Harrison at 2pm on Saturday at Ott and Lee....
Rosie M. Richardson Manning
Apr 7, 2026
Rosie M. Richardson Manning, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of the Polkville and Morton communities, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Polkville, Mississippi. Born on May 15, 1948, in Morton, Mississippi, Rosie’s life was a testament to love, faith, and generosity, touching all who had the privilege to know her.
Rosie was known for her remarkable...
Carey Lee Tipper
Apr 7, 2026
Carey Lee Tipper, 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m. in the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel.
Born on November 8, 1974, in Tifton, Georgia,...
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