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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
George J. Tullos
Jan 2, 2026
George J. Tullos
June 30, 1933 – January 2, 2026
George J. Tullos, 92, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026.
George was born June 30, 1933, in Magee, Mississippi, to Byron and Minnie Tullos. At the age of 17, he entered the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country for four years.
Following his military...
Ava Sue Sims Day
Jan 1, 2026
Ava Sue Sims Day, born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on June 13th, 1947, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 1, 2026, in Brandon, at the age of 78.
Growing up in South Jackson, Ava went to Forest Hill High School and eventually Hinds Community College where she was a High Stepper. It was there that she met William (Bill) Day...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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