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. Wayne Mcgee

Rev. Wayne Mcgee

Feb 27, 2017

Rev. Wayne McGee Morton, MS Born February 14, 1943 to the late Rev. Curtis and Bessie McGee and left this world February 27, 2017 in the hands of our Lord and Savior. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 5-9pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-1pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service was held...

Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Feb 27, 2017

Tommy Wayne Thompson, 70, passed away Mon. Feb. 27, 2017 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. March 1, 2017 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Thurs. March 2, 2017 from 10am-10:45am at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Thurs. March 2, 2017...

Barbara Shoemaker

Barbara Shoemaker

Feb 25, 2017

Graveside Services: 12 Noon Thursday March 2, 2017 Clifton Baptist CemeteryVisitation: 10am - 12 Noon Thursday March 2, 2017 Clifton Baptist ChurchFuneral Services will be provided by Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest. Telephone: (601) 469-3412

Sidney Tatum

Sidney Tatum

Feb 25, 2017

Sidney Ray Tatum Jackson, MS Mr. Sidney Ray Tatum, age 65, a resident of Jackson passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his residence. His visitation was held 6-8pm Monday, February 27, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 11am Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Morton...

Thelma Huff Damico

Thelma Huff Damico

Feb 23, 2017

SERVICES: 2 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 AT THE OTT AND LEE CHAPEL IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY VISITATION: 12 NOON SATURDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Thelma Huff Damico was born Nov. 27, 1939 at Johnson Clinic in Pelahatchie, MS, the first of three daughters of Ercy and Beatrice Purvis Huff. Thelma graduated...

Maxine Nail

Maxine Nail

Feb 23, 2017

Maxine Archer Nail, after struggling two years with advanced Alzheimer’s, peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2017 at Wisteria Gardens. Visitation will be at Brandon Baptist Church on Monday, February 27th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday following the visitation, with Dr. Clarence Cooper and Rev. Farley...

John Robbins

John Robbins

Feb 23, 2017

SERVICES: 1 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK IN JACKSON VISITATION: 5-7 PM MONDAY AND 11 AM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON John Robbins, 81, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the V. A. Nursing Home in Jackson. Visitation is 5-7 pm Monday, February...

James "Jimmy" Denton

James "Jimmy" Denton

Feb 21, 2017

Mr. James "Jimmy" Otis Denton, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson MS. Visitation services were from the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again from 9:00 am until 11:45 am Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Funeral Home. There was...

Linda Gay Johnston

Linda Gay Johnston

Feb 21, 2017

Linda Gay Odom JohnstonBrandon, MSLinda Gay Odom Johnston, 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Merit Health Rankin. Funeral Services will be 1pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Interment will follow in...

Louise Benton

Louise Benton

Feb 21, 2017

Louise Benton, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be 9am Thurs. Feb. 23, 2017 at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will follow at 11am Thurs. Feb. 23, 2017 at the church with a 2pm graveside service to follow at the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Dr. Clarence Cooper...

Frances Webb

Frances Webb

Feb 21, 2017

Frances Jean Webb, 67, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 21, 2017. A memorial service will be held 1 pm Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 11:30am-1pm Saturday at the funeral home. Ms. Webb was...

Martha Cox

Martha Cox

Feb 20, 2017

Martha Joyce Cox, 75, passed away Mon. Feb. 20, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Feb. 22, 2017 from 11am-1:15pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 2pm on Wed. Feb. 22, 2017 at Gulde Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Mrs. Cox was a longtime resident of Brandon, MS...

Daniel Husbands

Daniel Husbands

Feb 20, 2017

Daniel Arnett (Danny) Husbands, 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 20, 2017 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS, surrounded by family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 5 until 8 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, and again Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Crossgates...

Roger Turlington

Roger Turlington

Feb 19, 2017

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Bruce King

Bruce King

Feb 17, 2017

Bruce Wayne King, 53, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 17, 2017. Visitation will be held Sunday February 19, 2017 5 pm- 8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10 am Monday from the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home with burial to follow in Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl,...

Grace Mcadory

Grace Mcadory

Feb 17, 2017

Grace and J.T. were married in Forest on March 4, 1943 and moved to Forest in 1946. An active member of Forest Baptist Church for most of her life, Grace frequently worked behind the scenes at church functions. A founding member of Forest Mid-Century Club, she and fellow members spearheaded projects designed to improve the quality of life in Forest,...

James Hardin

James Hardin

Feb 16, 2017

James Oliver Hardin, 73, passed away Thurs. Feb. 16, 2017 at Merritt Health Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sun. Feb. 19, 2017 from 11am-12:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Sun. Feb. 19, 2017 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Burial will be...

Evelyne Everitt White

Evelyne Everitt White

Feb 16, 2017

Evelyne Everitt White, 83, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 12:30 pm Monday, February 20, 2017 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with services following at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. White was a lifelong resident of Rankin County. She attended Shiloh United Methodist Church and...

Irma Mayes

Irma Mayes

Feb 16, 2017

Funeral services for Mrs. Irma M. Mayes will be conducted Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 am from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bowman Giles officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Music for the service will be provided by Mr. Larry Rigby....

Lois Scott

Lois Scott

Feb 16, 2017

Lois Gail Grice Scott, 64, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, February 18,2017 from 5 until 8 pm and Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 9 am until the 10 am Chapel Service at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow in...

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