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.
Louise Rogers
Aug 4, 2023
Brandon, MS – Betty Louise Rogers, 89 died peacefully at home on Friday morning August 4th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1933, in Winona, MS to William Clarence and Willie Mozelle Overstreet. Louise attended Winona Public Schools and worked to help support her family throughout her teen years. She met and married her husband...
Dennis Maxell Godby
Aug 2, 2023
Dennis Maxell Codby, 69, passed away on August 2, 2023, at his home in Jackson, MS. There will be a graveside service 10:00am Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Brandon Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his son, Dagan James Godby; mother, Betty Graham Godby; sisters, Jannette Godby McCoy and Connie Godby Highfill; and brother, James Ray Godby. He was preceded in...
Jackie Janell Bush
Aug 2, 2023
Jackie Janell Bush, 76, passed away on 08/02/2023 while on hospice at The Madison Health and Rehab in Madison, MS. Funeral services will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation on Saturday, 08/05/2023, will be from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There will also be visitation on Sunday, 08/06/2023, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30...
Ronnie Lee Harrell
Aug 1, 2023
Ronnie Lee Harrell, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 1, 2023, at the age of 73 in Jackson, MS. He was born on December 30, 1949, in Rankin County to Arnold Lee Harrell and Martha Jewel Renfroe Harrell. Ronnie is a loving husband to Nadeen Harrell and a loving father to Richie Harrell and wife Lori...
Arthur "Jack" R. Crimm
Aug 1, 2023
Arthur “Jack” Crimm passed away on August 1, 2023 at the age of 86. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Aug. 3, 2023 from 11:00 am until 4:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS. Immediately following visitation, a graveside service will be held at Antioch-Steele Cemetery in Steele, MS.
He was born in Scott County,...
Anthony Joseph DiMartino, Jr.
Jul 31, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Joseph DiMartino, Jr. aged 84, a 46 year-resident of Williamstown, New Jersey who recently moved to Brandon, Mississippi, died peacefully on July 31, 2023. Born Anthony William DiMartino to Anthony Joseph and Helen DeCicco DiMartino in West Philadelphia on March 30, 1939, upon enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1958 DiMartino officially changed his name...
Willie Jewell Hayman
Jul 31, 2023
Mrs. Willie Jewell Hayman, age 88, a resident of Morton, MS , passed away on July 31, 2023, at MS Care Center in Morton.
Born May 11,1935, to Elmore and Minnie Wade Hawkins in Scott County and lived all her life in Scott County. Jewell was married to the late Edward Hayman. Jewell and Edward had two children, son,...
Marlon Rawson
Jul 31, 2023
Edward Marlon Rawson, born on Oct 6, 1935, in Singleton, MS to the late Mack and Bertha Rawson. He passed from this earth on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 87 years of age at home, surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and...
Leroy Russell Miller
Jul 30, 2023
Leroy Russell Miller passed away on Sun. July 30, 2023 at the age of 88. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Aug. 10, 2023 from 9:30am-10:30am at Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10:30am on Thurs. Aug. 10, 2023 at Crossgates United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS....
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...
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