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.
Donald Rutland
May 5, 2021
Don Lloyd Rutland, age 75, passed away on May 5, 2021. Born in Morton, Mississippi, he was the son of Annie T. Washington and the late Ansel W. Rutland, and brother to Donna Matthews (Mark) and Lisa Bishop (Harrold). Don is survived by his sons Steven Lloyd Rutland (Jeanie) and Michael David Rutland, daughter Jennifer Turner (Thomas), grandchildren Miranda...
Wendy Starr Hume
May 5, 2021
After her courageous battle with cancer, Wendy Whitmore Hume, age 59, of Canton, MS went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2021 and was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur Whitmore. Visitation is 5-7 pm Friday, May 7, 2021 at Grace Crossing Church in Canton with services following at 7 pm.
She is survived by...
William Sumrall
May 4, 2021
William Jerry Sumrall, age 65 a resident of Meridian passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Meridian, Ms.
Visitation will be 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday May 21,2021 and again on Saturday, from 3 pm to 4 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS.
Funeral Service will be 4 pm on...
William Sumrall
May 4, 2021
Mr. William Jerry Sumrall, age 65, and a resident of Meridian passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Funeral services will begin at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Billy Ray Parker will officiate. Interment will follow in Groveton Cemetery under the direction of Ott...
Pamela Myers
May 3, 2021
Mrs. Pamela Joyce Myers, age 61, and a resident of Jackson passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.
Visitation for Mrs. Pamela will be 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday May 7, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, and 9:00 am to 1:45 pm on Saturday...
Bruce Whatley
May 2, 2021
Bruce Norwood Whatley
Brandon, MS
Bruce Norwood Whatley, 74, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Merit Health Central in Jackson, MS. Burial will be at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, LA.
Bruce was born in Shreveport, LA on February 14, 1947. He retired from Deposit Guaranty Bank with...
Jack Kimble
May 1, 2021
James Allen “Jack” Kimble
Hattiesburg, MS
James Allen “Jack” Kimble, 42, passed away Sat. May 1, 2021 in Hattiesburg, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 7, 2021 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11am at the Ott...
Dr. Willis Usry
May 1, 2021
Dr. Willis Buford Usry, 95 passed away at home on May 1, 2021. Dr. Usry was born September 4, 1925, in Yalobusha County, MS. To his late parents Willis and Sallie Usry.
He was proud to have served as a Marine in World War II and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima and earned a Purple...
Roy Herrington
Apr 30, 2021
Roy Ponder Herrington, 65, received his angel wings on the morning of April 30, 2021. He passed away at his home embraced by his wife and daughter. Roy was born on July 21, 1955 in Lucedale, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. R.P. Herrington, Jr. of Hermanville, MS, his mother, Jewel T. Yarbrough Herrington of...
Ann Bateman
Apr 28, 2021
Mrs. Ann Marilyn Bateman, age 73 of Richland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 with her family by her side.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 4:00pm from Hickory Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation will start at 2:00pm. Burial will follow the service...
Duwain Redd
Apr 28, 2021
Mr. Duwain Redd, age 86, and a lifelong resident of Scott County, passed away, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 under the professional care of the staff of the Mississippi Care Center at Morton.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Dr....
Mary Helen Lewis
Apr 27, 2021
Mary Helen Thrun Lewis, passed away April 27, 2021 peacefully at home. She was born June 25, 1925 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Bessie Helen Russell and Walter Eugene Thrun. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Don. Mary had one sister, Caroline Adams, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lewis...
Belinda Hoffman
Apr 27, 2021
Belinda Hope Hoffman, age 48, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Mrs. Hoffman was born in Lexington, MS on May 30, 1972 to James Howard Wilkerson and Lou Sylvia Tucker. She worked a...
Patsy Millis
Apr 26, 2021
Patsy Leona Goodwin Millis, age 61, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Ridgeland Place in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment at Slay Cemetery in Lena, MS. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm at the funeral...
Judy Chunn
Apr 25, 2021
Judy Ann Chunn
Pelahatchie, MS
A Memorial service will be held in her memory at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Morton on Thursday, May 13, 2020 at 1pm.
Judy was born in Leesburg, MS on September 8, 1949. She loved to be outdoors, fishing and camping. Judy...
Benjamin Hatfield
Apr 25, 2021
Benjamin Stephen Hatfield, age 31, a resident of the world, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Ben was born May 31, 1989, in Louisville, KY to Stephen Prichard Hatfield and Amy Carol (Smith) Spalding. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in South Korea, and in the National Guard. At North High School...
Claudia Arender
Apr 24, 2021
Claudia Mae Arender was born on May 20, 1941 in Taylorsville, Mississippi and passed away peacefully in Polkville, Mississippi on April 24, 2021 at home with her loving family. Claudia embodied grace, elegance, and southern charm throughout her life. She lit up the room with her positive energy and contagious smile and never met a stranger. To know her...
George Reeves
Apr 24, 2021
George Maurice Reeves born June 3, 1930 in Polkville, MS; whose parents were Clemmie and Lura Reeves. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Ray, Lavon, Travis and Robert Kelly Reeves.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Garner Reeves; son Scott M. Reeves (Kelly) and two grandchildren who he adores, Logan S....
Charles Woodson Scarborough
Apr 22, 2021
Charles W. (Woody) Scarborough, 68, went home to Jesus April 22, 2021. Services will be Tuesday, April 27, beginning with a visitation time at 1:00 pm with services at 2:00 pm at Oakdale Baptist Church, 1872 MS-471, Brandon, MS. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements. Woody was born to Rev...
Robert Booth
Apr 20, 2021
Robert “Bob” Clayton Booth, 72, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a heroic fight battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Visitation will be held Saturday, April 24 from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi with funeral services following in the chapel at 2 PM. The burial will...
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