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.
Rev. Floyd Smith
Dec 8, 2020
Floyd Woodrow Smith, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born in Lucedale, Mississippi on June 14, 1956 at George County hospital. A native to George County, he moved to Greene County in the year 2000. Funeral services were held Monday, December 14, 2020 at Mt. Pisgah United Pentecostal Church in Leakesville,...
Paul Day
Dec 7, 2020
Known for his love of geology and a good joke, Paul Day, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Brandon Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Brandon, Mississippi on December 7, 2020. He was a resident of Madison, Mississippi. He was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on November 22, 1928 to Walter and Pauline Day. Paul spent his early years fishing...
Gertrude Emerson
Dec 7, 2020
Gertrude Emerson
Pearl, MS
Ada Gertrude Franklin Emerson, 79, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held 11 AM – 1:15 PM Thursday, December 10, at Antioch Baptist Church in Pearl, MS, with services following at 1:30 PM at the church. Burial will follow...
Bettye Gorrie
Dec 7, 2020
Service for Ms. Betty J. Gorrie was held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Biloxi National Cemetery where she was laid to rest next to her husband.
Ms. Bettye J. Gorrie, age 88, of Woodland Court in Newton, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.
Survivors include two...
Maxie Sellers
Dec 7, 2020
Maxie Gerl Sellers, Jr., 52, Pearl, MS passed away December 7, 2020. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Brandon. Visitation will continue at First United Methodist Church in Brandon on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 2:30 – 4:00 with Funeral Service beginning at 4:00 pm. Maxie...
Terry Russell
Dec 5, 2020
The family of Terry Wayne Russell will celebrate his life with a gathering of remembrance among family and friends in the spring of 2021.
Terry Wayne Russell was born on Saturday, March 21,1959 and was a native of Scott County. He was a longtime resident of Birmingham, AL before relocating to Forest several years ago....
J. C. Lott
Dec 5, 2020
J. C. Lott Jr. a resident of Morton passed away on Saturday December 5, 2020 in Jackson, MS
Survived by daughter, Angel Franklin; sister, Delilah Crabtree; and friend Dorothy Storey.
Visitation for Mr. J.C. will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, with a Graveside Service to follow at Spring hill...
William "Bill" Dickson
Dec 5, 2020
Retired basketball coach and longtime teacher at Morton Attendance Center, William “Bill” Dickson, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Scott Regional Hospital.He was 82 years old.
A native of the Sunshine State, Coach Dickson will be remembered for his love for all aspects of the game of basketball whether watching, spectating, or coaching....
Cricela Espinoza
Dec 5, 2020
Cricela Espinoza was born in Weslaco, Texas on April 10, 1954, and passed away at her home in Morton, Mississippi on December 5, 2020 at the age of 66.
Mrs. Espinoza and her late husband, Manuel, enjoyed traveling and loved dancing. She had a special love for her family, especially her grandchildren.
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Dorothy Coghlan
Dec 3, 2020
Dorothy Faith Coghlan, age 89 a resident of Morton MS passed away on December 3, 2020 in Brandon MS. Mrs. Dorothy was the daughter of George Rayne and Ellen Doris Fortenberry Stangley, that has preceded her in death along with her husband Walter L. Coghlan and four siblings.
Mrs. Dorothy is survived by her...
J. Bynum
Dec 3, 2020
Mr. J.W. Bynum, age 89, and a resident of Pelahatchie passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian.
Graveside services will begin at 2:00 pm, Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Eastside Baptist Cemetery at Pelahatchie under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Bro. Bill Prestage will...
Glenn Ezell, Sr.
Dec 3, 2020
Glenn Edward Ezell, Sr.
Brandon, MS
Glenn Edward Ezell, Sr., the founder of one of Rankin County’s longtime businesses passed away on December 3rd at the age of 67 after being Diagnosed with COVID-19. There will be a family visitation 10 -11 AM Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
Uriel Padgett
Dec 2, 2020
Brigadier General Uriel Burton Padgett (MS Army National Guard, Retired) passed away on December 2nd, 2020, at his home in Brandon, MS. He was 86 years old. He was born on October 7th, 1934 in Magee, MS.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mattie Lee Middleton Padgett; children, Steve Padgett (Marsha) of...
Sandra Bowman
Dec 1, 2020
Mrs. Sandra Bowman, age 62, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Her visitation will be held 11am-1:30pm Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside services will be held 2pm Thursday at Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery. Bro. Bo Burnham will officiate...
Tami May
Dec 1, 2020
Tami Ann May, age 62 of Pearl, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Jackson, MS on January 16, 1958 to Billy Don Bourne and Carol Ann Bourne. Tami was member of Pearl United Methodist Church and retired as an RN from healthcare. Tami was a loving wife, mother,...
Brandon Baker
Nov 29, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Baker, 74, Brandon Lee Baker, 43, mother and son went to be with their Lord and Savior. Mary went home on Saturday, November 28, 2020 and Brandon went home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Scott...
Linda Smith
Nov 29, 2020
Linda Bowman Smith, 70, passed away Sun. Nov. 29, 2020 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Smith was born in Biloxi, MS on Aug. 28, 1950 to the late Otto R. Bowman...
Jo Ann Dotson
Nov 29, 2020
Jo Ann Massey Dotson, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Graveside services were held 2 PM Monday, November 30, 2020, at Springhill Cemetery in Rankin County, MS.
Survivors include her husband, James Lamar Dotson, Jr.; children, Sandra Horton and David Dotson; she is also survived by...
Mary Baker
Nov 28, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Baker, 74, Brandon Lee Baker, 43, mother and son went to be with their Lord and Savior. Mary went home on Saturday, November 28, 2020 and Brandon went home on Sunday, November 29, 2020.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11:00am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with Rev. Scott...
Roger Ruffin
Nov 28, 2020
Roger Dale Ruffin age 60, a resident on Morton passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at home in Polkville, MS
Visitation will be Wednesday December 2, 2020 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS, A 11:30 AM Graveside services will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Roger was born in Bastrop LA...
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