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.

Richard Woods

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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,...

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