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.
Roger D. Ivy
Nov 11, 2025
Roger Dale Ivy, June 30, 1956-November 11, 2025
Roger Dale Ivy age 69 and a resident of the Heater Ridge Community of Smith County, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Jackson following a lengthy illness.
Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Saturday, November 15, 2025.Celebration of life will be conducted at 2:00PM Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Baptist...
Chuckie R. Huff
Nov 10, 2025
Mr. Chuckie Ray Huff
May 10, 1961 – November 10, 2025
Mr. Chuckie Ray Huff passed away peacefully with his adoring daughter (Mandy) by his side on November 10, 2025. Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 5pm-8pm. Funeral services honoring Mr. Huff will be officiated by Bro. Jeremy Price...
Crystal Michelle Keene
Nov 10, 2025
Visitations will be held: 5pm-8pm Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton and
1pm-4pm Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Thornhill Baptist Church. 300 Noblin Bridge Rd., Pelahatchie, MS 3945.
Service will be held 4pm Sunday at Thornhill Baptist Church and graveside will follow in the church cemetery.
Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve...
Susan Marie Evans
Nov 10, 2025
Susan Marie Evans "Sue", age 64, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Flowood, Mississippi.
Born on December 6, 1960, in Corydon Iowa, Sue was the daughter of JB Bailey and Grayce Yvonne Bailey. She graduated from Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School in Honolulu Hawaii, marking the beginning of a life defined by dedication, compassion, and an unwavering love for...
Dianna J. Phillips Waite
Nov 10, 2025
Dianna J. Phillips Waite, 76, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Born on May 26, 1949, to her precious mother, Bobbye Jean Davis, Dianna lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. She graduated from Pearl High School in 1967 and married Charlie Phillips in 1969. During their 26...
Efrain Lopez Ordonez
Nov 10, 2025
Efraín López Ordoñez, de 40 años, nacido en México y residente de Forest, Mississippi, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar rodeado del amor de su familia. Nació el 22 de febrero de 1985, hijo de Juan López Morales y Natividad Ordoñez Sales.
Efraín fue un padre y hermano amable, amoroso y dedicado. Le preceden en muerte sus padres y su hijo, Abisue...
Brenda Hubbard
Nov 9, 2025
Private family graveside services for Eva Brenda Rowena Gatewood Hubbard, 86, of Forest will be held at Hillsboro Baptist Church Cemetery in Hillsboro, MS. Rev. Tim Escue will officiate the service.
A native of the Lillian Community, Hubbard died at her Forest home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, following an extended illness.
Hubbard worked for 40 years at...
Lura "Lou" Ellen Guthrie
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Lura "Lou" Ellen Guthrie, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, was born on December 25,1954 in Lucedale Ms. She departed from this world on November 8, 2025, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and have cherished memories that will remain in their hearts forever.
Lou truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to...
John Mack Fredrick
Nov 8, 2025
John Mack Fredrick, 77, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl....
Irene P. Boykin
Nov 5, 2025
Irene P. Boykin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 5, 2025, at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born on May 21, 1939, in Scott County, and she lived a life rich in love, family, and service.
Irene dedicated herself to various passions throughout her life, including gardening, baking pies, and helping those in need....
Sheldon Willis Hamilton
Nov 4, 2025
Sheldon Willis Hamilton, born on January 17, 1982 in Scott County, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025 at Annie's House in Boyle, MS. Sheldon was known for his warm heart and friendly demeanor; he truly never met a stranger.
An enthusiast of the outdoors, Sheldon found joy in squirrel hunting and riding his four-wheeler, activities that allowed him to appreciate...
Kimberly Dillard Lewis
Nov 4, 2025
Kimberly (Kym) Dillard Lewis, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025. She had family by her side through everything and rested peacefully knowing her family was with her.
Mrs. Lewis was born July 9, 1966, in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter, and eldest child to Bill and Charlene Dillard. She was married to Richard Lewis on July 10, 2004; they...
Jim Wrenn
Nov 2, 2025
Jim Wrenn went to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with a private burial at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Born and raised in Charleston, MS, Jim served one year and ten months in the Mississippi Air National Guard and...
Amy Heather Burt
Nov 2, 2025
Born in Tupelo MS on September 13th, 1974, Amy Heather Burt came into this world and lived life to the fullest every day. November 2nd, 2025, she left this life peacefully after a hard and brave battle with brain cancer. After graduating from The University of Louisiana Monroe, she was a stay-at-home mother with her two children and later began...
Nellie Evelyn Davis McBride
Nov 2, 2025
Nellie Evelyn McBride, lovingly known to all as Nellie, passed away on November 2, 2025, in her lifelong hometown of Morton, Mississippi. Born on June 9, 1937, she was a cherished daughter of Tom Harris Davis and Nolie Alice Tindell Davis.
Nellie's life was characterized by her dedication to family, community, and hard work. She spent many years at B.C. Rogers...
Ruben Ruiz
Oct 30, 2025
Ruben Ruiz, 63, of Forest, MS, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS, surrounded by loving family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel. There will be no graveside services.
Mr. Ruiz was...
Walterine Herrington Bell, M.D.
Oct 30, 2025
Walterine “Sissy” Herrington Bell, M.D., 92, passed away peacefully at home in Brandon with her family in attendance on October 30, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the funeral service beginning in the chapel at 1:00 pm.
Walterine was born in Decatur, MS,...
Judy M. Ray
Oct 29, 2025
Judy M. Ray, 76, passed away on Wed. Oct. 29, 2025, in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Oct. 31, 2025 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2:30pm on Sat. Nov. 1, 2025 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Crestview Memorial Gardens...
Tracey Bridges
Oct 29, 2025
Teresa “Tracey” Kaye Hamilton Bridges, 61, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer.
Tracey was born on November 27, 1963, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Charles and Rachael Hamilton. As a military family, she and her siblings enjoyed exploring the state of Mississippi...
Billie Liston Craft Jeffcoat
Oct 28, 2025
Billie Liston Craft Jeffcoat, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home in Brandon, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family.
Billie was born on February 8, 1931, in Swansea, South Carolina, to Lonnie and Alma Jeffcoat. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1952. On March 22, 1953,...
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