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.
Kasey Lynn Gray
Mar 2, 2023
Visit: 5pm-8pm Friday, March 3, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Chapel serv: 2pm Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.
Burial: Groveton Presbyterian Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Kasey Lynn Gray
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Mr. Tommy Gene Sledge
Mar 1, 2023
Visitation: 5pm-8pm Friday, March 3, 2023 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Chapel service: 11am Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Ott & Lee Chapel Morton.
Burial: Sims Hill Cemetery
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Tommy Gene Sledge Morton,...
Ben Robinson
Feb 28, 2023
Ben Robinson, age 67, a resident of the Clifton community died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Friday, March 3, 2023, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Macedonia New...
John Shedd
Feb 27, 2023
John W. Shedd, age 77 of Pearl passed away on February 27, 2023, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Visitation will be Tuesday February 28, 2023, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A Celebration of John’s Life will be Wednesday, March...
Joey Summers
Feb 27, 2023
Joey Lee Summers, 33, of Rankin County, MS, born Feb. 1, 1990 at UMMC Hospital in Jackson, MS to Billy Lee Summers and Sally L. Summers has gone to be with our Lord on Feb. 27, 2023. Joey was a good, loving and caring person. Always willing to help anyone he could. Joey was a great son, he loved...
Florene Rhodes
Feb 26, 2023
Florene Rhodes, age 94, and a resident of the Pineville community died Sunday, February 26, 2023, following a brief illness.
The family will gather at 10am Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the OTT & LEE Funeral Home Chapel in Forest with graveside services to follow in the Pineville-Leaf River Cemetery, Louin, MS at 11am, Reverend Kelly Pope...
Richard Woods
Feb 26, 2023
Richard Lee Woods, age 70, passed away at Delta Regional Medical Center on February 26, 2023.
Born on July 15, 1952, in Hollandale MS to Lee Woods Jr. and Mildred K. Woods.
Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Woods, daughter, Kimberly Woods, and sister, Mary K....
Anna Peoples
Feb 25, 2023
Anna W. Peoples, 87, passed away on Sat. Feb. 25, 2023 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Feb. 28, 2023 from 5pm-7pm and on Wed. Mar. 1, 2023 from 10am-11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Mar. 1, 2023 at the Ott & Lee...
Kenneth Morris
Feb 23, 2023
Kenny Morris
Pearl, MS
Kenneth (Kenny) D Morris, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Kenny was born August 5th, 1952, in Blytheville, AR to Ernest and Maggie Morris. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 25th at Skyway Hills Baptist...
Edward "Eddie" Rigaud
Feb 23, 2023
Eddie Rigaud, 56, of Forest, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Eddie is preceded in death by Edward Adam Rigaud Sr. (Father), Claudale Higgins (Mother), two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Rigaud and Jackie Darlene Roebuck, and Derrick Rigaud (Son). He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Ezell of Morton, Mississippi and Sarah Coward of Forest, Mississippi, Michael Higgins...
Amy Rochelle Griffin
Feb 23, 2023
Amy Rochelle Turnage Griffin, 48, a resident of Brandon, MS, passed away on Thurs. Feb. 23, 2023 at her home in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements.
Amy was born on April 26, 1974 in Jackson, MS.
She is survived by her mother, Darlene Bishop; son, Jaxon Griffin; 2...
Rev. Tommy Mohon, Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
Graveside service: 11am Monday, February 27, 2023 at Hodge Hill Cemetery.
Arrangments were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Rev. Tommy Wayne Mohon, Sr.
Pinola, MS
Rev. Tommy Mohon, Sr. age 81, a resident...
Virginia Gilmer
Feb 21, 2023
Ruby Virginia Gilmer became absent from her body to be present with the Lord on February 21, 2023. She was born on September 17, 1923 to Tommie Lee and Eunice Clark Brittain. She was the youngest daughter and the third of four siblings.
Her caring spirit and generous heart could be felt by anyone she...
Doug Holder
Feb 21, 2023
Steven Douglas Holder “Coach Holder”, 72, a resident of Brandon, MS, died Feb. 21, 2023 at St. Dominic’s Hospital. Visitation will be held Thurs. Feb. 23, 2023 from 5-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and Fri. Feb. 24, 2023 from 10-11am at The Pointe Church in Brandon. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 24, 2023...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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