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.

Sonya Marie Bardwell

Sonya Marie Bardwell

Feb 21, 2023

Sonya Bardwell, age 52, gained her eternal peace on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  She was surrounded by many cherished loved ones as she passed away.  Her visitation will be held 11am Saturday, February 25, 2023 at First United Methodist Church Richland, 250 Richland Circle, Richland, MS 39218.  Memorial service will be held at 12pm on Saturday at...

Kimberly Woods

Kimberly Woods

Feb 20, 2023

Kimberly Renee Woods

Morton, MS.

Kimberly Renee Woods, age 36, passed away unexpectedly in Greenville, MS on February 20, 2023. Kimberly was born in Jackson, MS on March 17, 1987. Kimberly is preceded in death by father, Richard Woods, mother, Rebecca Woods, and grandmother,...

Ilene Rucker

Ilene Rucker

Feb 20, 2023

Ilene Mann Rucker, 91, a resident of Brandon, MS, died peacefully at home the morning of Feb. 20, 2023. Visitation will be held on Sat. Feb. 25, 2023 from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Sat. Feb. 25, 2023 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS....

Susie Martin

Susie Martin

Feb 19, 2023

Pamela Susan "Susie" Martin, 55, passed away on February 19, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.  A memorial service will be held at 10am Saturday, February 25, 2023, at her home, 20 Pine Crest Place in Brandon, MS.

Susie was born in Jackson, MS to Donald Dwight Adcock and Ina Claudine Gordon Adcock on December...

Sherrell Crout

Sherrell Crout

Feb 19, 2023

On Sunday, February 19, 2023, Sherrell Reynolds Crout, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior four days before her 88th birthday.  Her life will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, Mississippi.  Visitation will begin at 1pm with the funeral service to follow in the chapel at...

Billie Jean May

Billie Jean May

Feb 19, 2023

Billie Jean May “Jeannie”

Jeannie May, age 78, heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant; Enter into the joy of your Lord,” on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Her life will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Brandon Baptist Church with visitation at 9:00 followed by her service at 11:00. Interment will be 2:30pm...

Mary Sue Torrence

Mary Sue Torrence

Feb 18, 2023

Visitation: 5-8pm Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Visitation: 10am-10:45am, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Chapel Service: 11am Wednesday in the Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.

Burial: Branch Baptist Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee...

Danielle Chaney

Danielle Chaney

Feb 17, 2023

Danielle Gatlin Chaney

Brandon, MS

Danielle Gatlin Chaney, 48, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. There was a celebration of life service at 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Home Church in Brandon, MS.

Danielle Renee Gatlin Chaney was...

Ruby Seros

Ruby Seros

Feb 16, 2023

Ruby Evelyn Seros, age 88 of Brandon, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Visitation will be 12:30pm to 1:30pm Monday, February 20, 2023, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Brandon Memorial Gardens.

She was born in Attala County, MS on June 6, 1934, to...

Lena Louise Robinson

Lena Louise Robinson

Feb 16, 2023

Born May 12th, 1930, and went to her heavenly home on Feb 16th, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband Otto U. Robinson; her two sons Bobby Robinson and Tommy Robinson; her parents Thomas Buck and Lena Felton; brother Thomas "Moody"...

Sarah “Clotine” Coleman

Sarah “Clotine” Coleman

Feb 15, 2023

Mrs. Sarah “Clotine” Coleman. Age 95, a resident of Walnut Grove, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Born on January 4, 1928 to James Otis McCraw and Elizabeth Bailey McCraw. She was married to Tinsley Coleman. Mrs. Clotine only had one child, but she had a loved for children that lead her to work with Scott...

Rayford Thorne

Rayford Thorne

Feb 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the Thorne Family would like to announce that, Rayford Dewey Thorne, age 82, of Polkville, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home, in Polkville, MS.

He was a faithful member and deacon of Polkville First Baptist Church for many years. He loved his children,...

Marion Joseph "Joe" Thompson

Marion Joseph "Joe" Thompson

Feb 14, 2023

Joe Thompson, age 65, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home in Morton.  Visitation will be held 5pm-8pm Friday, February 17, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Saturday from 10am-10:45am at the funeral home.  Chapel services will be held 11am Saturday, February 18, 2023 in the...

Martin Cruz

Martin Cruz

Feb 14, 2023

Martin Lopez Cruz

Pelahatchie, MS

Martin Lopez Cruz, 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at home with his family by his family surrounding him in Love.  Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Martin was born in Reynosa, Mexico...

Allen Green

Allen Green

Feb 14, 2023

Allen Leldon Green, 84, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Tues. Feb. 14, 2023.  Mr. Green was born on Feb. 15, 1938 in Hanceville, AL to the late Onis Leldon Green and Stella Day Green.

He is survived by his wife, Leanna Green; 3 children, Cooper Alan Green (Michelle), Elizabeth Nicole Frederickson (Steven) and Kimberly...

Alice Faye Foster

Alice Faye Foster

Feb 13, 2023

Alice Faye Landrum Foster, 68, a native of Yazoo County, MS, died on Mon. Feb. 13, 2023 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Feb. 17, 2023 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Mrs. Foster was born in Yazoo County, MS on Feb. 7, 1955 to the late William and...

Joanna Evans

Joanna Evans

Feb 11, 2023

Joanna Catharin Evans, 42, passed away at her home in Brandon, MS on Sat. Feb. 11, 2023. Visitation will be held on Fri. Feb. 17, 2023 from 5pm-7pm and on Sat. Feb. 18, 2023 from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Sat. Feb. 18, 2023 at...

Sue Little

Sue Little

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Sue C. Little, our dearest “Nanny”, was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She graced the earth for a full and rich 91 years, living life to its very fullest. On Friday, February 10th, 2023, Nanny was made new in her heavenly home.

A native of West Virginia, Sue Little spent most of her years in...

Richard Hudgens

Richard Hudgens

Feb 9, 2023

Richard Lee Hudgens will be laid to peaceful rest on Friday, February 17th. Rick, or Gdaddy, as everyone knew him, spent his life loving his girls; his wife, Peggy, daughters, Lisa and Lori, and the light of his life, his granddaughter, Grace. Rick was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 28th, 1944 to Gene and Jane Hudgens. Rick spent his boyhood...

Pauline Luby

Pauline Luby

Feb 9, 2023

Mrs. Pauline Luby, age 98, passed away on February 9, 2023 in Jackson, MS.

Graveside service will be 3:00pm Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Morton Memorial Gardens. Burial will be in Morton, Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Pauline is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Erline Strickland Graham; son, Tom Luby; daughter, Peggy Rodgers and...

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