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.
Lawrence Rigby
May 13, 2022
L.A. (Aubrey) Rigby, 96, entered his heavenly home on Friday, May 13, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones at Lackey Memorial Hospital Forest, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15 from 3-6:00 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Forest, MS. Funeral Services will take place Monday, May 16 10:30 at Liberty Baptist Church Forest, MS. Graveside will directly...
Mozell Massey
May 13, 2022
Visitation: Tuesday, 5/17/2022 from 5pm-8pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Morton.
Funeral service: Wednesday, 5/18/2022 at 10am in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.
Burial will follow at Sims Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
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Frank Cain, Jr.
May 12, 2022
Frank Arbuthnot Cain, Jr., age 78, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Cain was born September 30, 1943, in New Orleans, LA to Frank Arbuthnot Cain, Sr. and Katherine Voellker Cain. He was...
Wallace Crotchett
May 12, 2022
Wallace Arlen (Arlen) Crotchett passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022, following a brief illness. Arlen was born on August 13, 1934, to William Wallace and Nellie Burge Crotchett in Creighton, Missouri. After graduating from high school and studying Economics at the University of Central Missouri at Warrensburg, Arlen met and fell in love with Joyce Ann Vickers of Clinton,...
Johnnie Perry
May 12, 2022
Johnnie Judson Perry I, of Crab Orchard, KY, and previously Jackson, MS, passed away on May 12, 2022.
He was the son of Chester and Rosa Katherine Perry, and brother of Dorothy (Oliver) Moulder of Brookhaven, MS, and Jane Ann (Charles) Stringer.
He is survived by three sons, John II(Sara) Perry of Danville, KY, and...
David Armstrong
May 11, 2022
David Matthew Armstrong was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on December 9, 1952. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2022.
Matt’s passion for serving others was evident in all aspects of his personal and professional life. He was known by all as a quick-witted servant leader who showed the love...
Barbara Yarbrough
May 9, 2022
“We are sad to announce the passing of Barbara Jean Yarborough of Flora, Mississippi. She died at age 60 on May 9, 2022. Barbara passed away with her loving companion and best friend, Chris Patrick, by her side, after battling cancer. There will be no services at this time.
Barbara was a beautiful, loving person, and everyone...
Robert Whitehead
May 9, 2022
Robert Whitehead was born in Macon, MS, October 6, 1944, to Jack Randall and Mae Miller Whitehead. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack R. Whitehead, and his sister Peggie McIntyre.
He leaves his much beloved wife Janet Montgomery Whitehead, their son Bob (Julie)Whitehead, their daughter Becky (Matt) Woods. Their six grandchildren Terrie...
Glen Slade
May 9, 2022
Glen Eric Slade, age 72 of Pelahatchie, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022.
A Graveside service will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 10:30am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Matt Armstrong and Rev. Gayden Harrell officiating. Pallbearers will be the Walter’s Volunteer Fire Department.
He was born in Magee, MS on...
Bobby Nolen
May 8, 2022
Bobby Leo Nolen, age 87, went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 9am-10:45am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will follow the funeral service at...
Lamar Gatewood, Jr.
May 8, 2022
Lamar Wilson Gatewood, Jr., 82, a lifelong resident of Forest, Mississippi, passed away at his home Sunday, May 8 after an extended period of health challenges. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar Wilson Gatewood, Sr. and Marie Booth Gatewood, and his brother, Dr. James Verner Gatewood. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60...
Cris Keenum
May 8, 2022
Robert Christopher “Cris” Keenum, 35, of Brandon, MS passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Cris was born December 30, 1986, in Jackson, MS. He began his career at a young age as a Deputy for the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department where he spent many years protecting and serving his community and was proud to serve as a...
Authula Crout
May 6, 2022
Mrs. Authula Crout, age 95, a resident of Hillsboro passed away on, May 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born to Walter and Levi Robbins Hines on July 19, 1926, in Scott County, where she lived most of her life. Mrs. Authula was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Forest, MS. She was an avid reader,...
Ruthie Clarice Wicker
May 6, 2022
Ruthie “Recie” Wicker died Friday, May 6, 2022, at the University Medical Center in Jackson following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday, May 9, 2022, from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Old Lutheran Cemetery, with Bro. Curtis...
Naomi Lewis
May 6, 2022
Naomi Elizabeth McCraw Lewis, 96, of Walnut Grove, died Friday, May 6, at Carthage Senior Care. She was born February 24, 1926, to Sarah Elizabeth Bailey McCraw and James Otis McCraw, Sr. in the Pea Ridge Community of Scott County. She was one of six children. She attended school at Pea Ridge and graduated from Harperville. She also graduated from East...
Cynthia Ann Ivy
May 6, 2022
Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Ivy, age 45 and a resident of Raleigh, died Friday, May 6, 2022, in Jackson following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Saturday, May 14, 2022, from the First Baptist Church of Raleigh with interment to follow in the South Raleigh Christian Church Cemetery. Rev. Keith Ramage...
Bobby Wilkerson
May 5, 2022
Bobby B. Wilkerson, age 87, of High Hill community, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1935, to Guy and Ethel Crout Wilkerson. He graduated from Forest High School and then went on to serve honorably in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict. He...
Dennis Ryan
May 5, 2022
Dennis Harold Ryan, age 72, a resident of Wesson, MS passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Wesleyanna Cemetery in Florence, MS. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am-1:30 pm Saturday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Mr. Ryan...
Robert Kilcrease
May 5, 2022
Mr. Robert Kilcrease, age 59, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be held 11am-12:30pm Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services will be held at 1pm in the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Arrangements were entrusted to the care...
Juanita "Pete" Phillipson
May 3, 2022
Mrs. Juanita "Pete" Phillipson, age 75, passed away on May 3, 2022, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland MS. Pete as everyone knew her was born July 27, 1946 to Clyde and Betty Ruth Bates Phillipson in Morton MS. Hobbies was playing bingo going out to eat with friends and family. After completing her education, Pete went to...
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