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.
Rhonda "Boog" McCrory
Jul 30, 2023
Visitation: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5pm-8pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Visitation: Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 10am-2pm Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Funeral service: 3pm Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial: Hodge Hill Cemetery.
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Rhonda Gaye McCrory entered into this life on February 16, 1961, in Morton, MS....
Wilna Juanita Rigby Rogers
Jul 30, 2023
Wilna Juanita Rigby Rogers, a beloved member of the Brandon, MS community, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1936, in French Camp, MS to Mamie Lou Downing Rigby and William Lawson Rigby. She spent later childhood years in Gulfport, MS and attended Belhaven College.
Wilna married Tommy Stewart in 1958 and spent many...
James Richard Robertson
Jul 29, 2023
James Richard Robertson, 95, passed away on Sat. July 29, 2023, at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Aug. 2, 2023 from 9:30am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Aug. 2, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with...
Kathryn "Kitty" Colbert
Jul 28, 2023
Kathryn "Kitty" Colbert, a beloved member of her community and a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 28, 2023. She was 87 years old. Funeral services to honor Kitty's life will be held at 1pm Friday, August 4, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, with Pastor Reggie Tatum officiating the services. Prior to the service, visitation...
Columbus "C.L." Lowery Spence
Jul 27, 2023
Columbus “C.L.” Lowery Spence, 87, passed away on Thurs. July 27, 2023 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. July 31, 2023 from 9:30am-11am at Brandon Baptist Church. Funeral Services are 11am on Mon. July 31, 2023 at Brandon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl,...
Martha Forsythe
Jul 24, 2023
Martha Jean Forsythe, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Woodland Court in Newton, MS.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Pentecostal Church in Forest at 12pm Wednesday, August 2, 2023, with Bro. Bill Pitman officiating. Visitation will be held from 5pm-8pm Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the First Pentecostal Church and again before...
Robert Wilson Barfield
Jul 23, 2023
Robert Wilson Barfield left his earthly home to be with his savior on Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Gonzales, TX. There will be a private interment on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at their homeplace in Newton, MS. Ott & Lee of Forest will be handling the services.
Robert was a lifelong resident of Newton, MS where he shared 33...
Todd Carter
Jul 23, 2023
Todd Carter, age 53, of Pearl, MS a well-known D.J. and Radio Announcer, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of music and broadcasting. He was lovingly known as the "Gentle Giant" due to his kind and compassionate nature.Throughout his career, he captivated audiences with his baritone voice that resonated through the...
Joyce Ann Crotchett
Jul 22, 2023
Joyce Ann Vickers Crotchett, a beloved mother, cherished wife, and an inspirational figure, was born on August 5, 1937, in Clinton, Missouri, and peacefully departed this life on July 22, 2023. She was a woman of remarkable strength, resilience, and unwavering positivity who battled her illness with the same unwavering positivity she lived her life.
Joyce is survived by her...
Mary Margaret Cole
Jul 21, 2023
Mary Margaret Cole passed away July 21, 2023 at home peacefully. She was born on May 10, 1948 in Union County, MS. She was a beloved mother and a cherished wife. She loved God. She was an avid crafter.
She's preceded in death by Angelia McCarty (daughter), Edward Jones (Brother), Scott Jones Jr. (brother), Scott Jones Sr. (father), Jimmy...
Bill Smith
Jul 18, 2023
Bill Smith, a member of the Pisgah community, passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 69. Bill was born on October 11, 1953, in McCool, Mississippi.
Bill led a fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. He served his country with honor as a US Army Veteran in the 82nd Airborne and...
Donna Sue Ward
Jul 18, 2023
Donna Sue Ward, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on April 18, 1948, in Union, Mississippi, to Andrew H. Watkins and Ethel Breedlove Watkins.Donna will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife to her husband Johnny Ward. Together they shared countless memories and built...
Brenda Joyce Burns
Jul 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda Joyce Burns, a beloved member of our community. Brenda was born on January 19, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi, to her parents Barney Cecil Rushing, Sr. and Joanne Conn Rushing. She was a remarkable individual who dedicated her life to helping others as a Hospice Nurse for 30 years....
Nathan Mark Johnson
Jul 17, 2023
Nathan “Mark” Johnson passed away peacefully at his home in Brandon, Miss., on July 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Robbin Johnson, and eight children: Amanda (Warren) Brandon, Bryan (Lessie) Johnson, Kristen (Tom) Langerman, Kimberly (Wes) Pearson, Lauren (Taylor) Hines, Sarah Johnson, Jordan Johnson, and Hanna Johnson and 11 grandchildren: Bailee Johnson, Ella Johnson, Reagan Leigh Brandon,...
Cecilia Ann Lovett
Jul 13, 2023
Cecilia Ann Lovett passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at MS Care Center of Morton. Her husband, William "Billy" Burton Stegall Lovett, died February 25, 2022 at home. A memorial service will be held for both William "Billy" Lovett and Cecilia Ann Lovett on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 3p.m. at Morton United Methodist Church, 29...
Robert Patrick McConlogue
Jul 13, 2023
Robert Patrick McConlogue, 60, passed away on Thurs. July 13, 2023, at his home in Madison, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. July 19, 2023 from 11:30am-2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Wed. July 19, 2023, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in...
Ima Lucille Barrett
Jul 12, 2023
Ima Lucille Barrett
May 5th 1940- July 12th 2023
Ima Barrett “Doodle Bug” 83 passed way peacefully in Katy TX, after a long battle with Dementia.
Doodle lived in Mississippi most of her life, she enjoyed playing sports and was Captain of her Basketball Team all 4 years of High School. Doodle enjoyed the outdoors and worked for Walmart...
Jack Cook Wimberly, Jr.
Jul 11, 2023
Jack Cook Wimberly Jr. of Madison, Mississippi passed away at the age of 56 on July 11, 2023. Cook, as he was known to his close friends and family, was born November 28, 1966. He grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and entered Oak Grove High School as a freshman. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1985. He...
Rual Sanford
Jul 10, 2023
Rual Sanford, 83, passed away on Mon. July 10, 2023 at the Brandon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. July 11, 2023 from 1:30pm-2:30pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 3pm on Tues. July 11, 2023 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.
Mr. Sanford...
Clara Baker Tatum
Jul 9, 2023
Clara Baker Tatum, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Brandon, Mississippi. Born on February 10, 1931, in Rankin County, Mississippi, Clara's life was filled with an abundance of love and joy that she wholeheartedly shared with those around her.
Clara was a woman of many talents and passions. She had...
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