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.

Walter Anthony "Andy" Wheeler

Walter Anthony "Andy" Wheeler

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Walter Anthony "Andy" Wheeler, age 48, passed away at his residence on June 22, 2016 in Morton, MS. There will be a Memorial service on July 9, 2016 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Morton at 3:00 pm with Bro. Jerry Holmes presiding.Visitation: will be July 9, 2016 from 1:00 until 2:45 pm at the Ott...

Burt Phythyon

Burt Phythyon

Jun 20, 2016

Visitation for Mr. Burt Chandler Phythyon, age 87, will be held on Friday June 24, 2016 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Jane Pitre

Jane Pitre

Jun 20, 2016

Jane Whittenberg Pitre, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Regency Hospital in St. Dominic Hospital on Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Saturday June 25, 2016, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment to be held at Lakeland Place Garden Park Cemetery in Flowood, MS. Visitation...

Barbara L. Smith

Barbara L. Smith

Jun 16, 2016

Barbara L. Smith, 62, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Covington County. Visitation is 5-8 pm Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church in Brandon. Services are 2 pm Sunday at First Pentecostal Church, I 55 South in Jackson with burial Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Barbara was a native of Shuqualak, MS and has been a longtime resident of...

Gayl Brock

Gayl Brock

Jun 14, 2016

Gayl Comfort Brock, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 10 am until 1 pm at the funeral home prior to the service....

S. M. Bailey

S. M. Bailey

Jun 14, 2016

S. M. “Pete” Bailey Jr., 85, passed away Tues. June 14, 2016 at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 16, 2016 from 5pm-7pm and Fri. June 17, 2016 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Fri. June 17, 2016 at the Ott...

George B. Bowman

George B. Bowman

Jun 13, 2016

G. B. Bowman Pelahatchie, MS George “GB” Bowman, 97, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at his home. Visitation will start at 9am Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Antioch Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Services will begin at 11am at the church. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Bowman was born in Rankin County on February...

Bobby Holmes

Bobby Holmes

Jun 13, 2016

Bobbie Darrell Holmes, age 59, a lifelong resident of Lena died Monday June 13, 2016. Funeral services were conducted at 1pm Thursday, June 16, 2016, from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8 pm Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Ott & Lee...

Ernest Walker

Ernest Walker

Jun 13, 2016

Ernest “Ernie” Walker, 71, passed away Mon. June 13, 2016 at the River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 16, 2016 from 10am until the 11am Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements. Mr. Walker was born in Greensburg, KY...

John Rials

John Rials

Jun 12, 2016

John Ed Rials Pearl, MS John Ed Rials, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation is Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 5 until 8 pm and Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 1 pm until the 2 pm Chapel Service from the Chapel at Ott & Lee...

Richard Peets

Richard Peets

Jun 11, 2016

Richard Daniel Peets, 69, a resident of Brandon, MS died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield, MS. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Mr. Peets was a native of Greenville, MS. He was the son of Daniel...

Sally Joyce "Gray" Lyle

Sally Joyce "Gray" Lyle

Jun 11, 2016

Mrs. Sally Joyce “Gray” Lyle, age 84, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Brandon, MS. Funeral service were held on Monday, June 13, 2016, 11:00 am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with Rev. Chris Cumbest presiding. Visitation service was held at 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Ott and Lee...

Marjorie Wilson

Marjorie Wilson

Jun 10, 2016

Visit: 6-9 pm Tuesday and 9 am Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS Service: 10 am Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Richland Interment: Richland Cemetery

Jackie Hunt

Jackie Hunt

Jun 9, 2016

Funeral Services are 11am on Sat. June 11, 2016 at the Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. June 11, 2016 from 9am-10:45am at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 3pm on Sat. June 11, 2016 at the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in McCool, MS.

Wesley Moudy, Jr.

Wesley Moudy, Jr.

Jun 8, 2016

SERVICES: 11 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON VISITATION: 10 AM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE Wesley B. Moudy, Jr., 60, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 10 am Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 11 am Saturday...

Evelyn Weeks

Evelyn Weeks

Jun 8, 2016

Evelyn Weeks Pelahatchie Evelyn Weeks, age 88, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Visitation was held 9:30am – 1:30pm Friday, June 10, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services were held 2pm Friday at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Morton Memorial...

Lori Langford

Lori Langford

Jun 6, 2016

Lori W. Langford, 51 fought a valiant 5 year battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer and on Monday June 6, 2016 while at home our loving Lord wrapped his arms around her and took her pain away. Lori was born in Valdosta, GA and has been a resident of Brandon, MS since 1975. She was a member of Hangar Church...

Helen Braswell

Helen Braswell

Jun 5, 2016

Helen Stodghill Braswell, 90, a resident of Brandon, MS died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm Saturday, June 11, 2016 with visitation just prior to the service from 2-3 pm. Bro. Daniel Dukes will officiate the services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of...

Phil Phillips

Phil Phillips

Jun 5, 2016

Phil Philliips Morton Phil Phillips, age 58, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson. His visitation was held 5:30pm – 8pm Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 11:30am-12:45pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held 1pm Wednesday at the Ott &...

Dottie Tillman

Dottie Tillman

Jun 4, 2016

SERVICES: 11am Tues. June 7th Ott & Lee Chapel - Forest Visitation: 5pm-8pm Mon. June 6th and 9am-10:30am Tues. prior to service at 11am Interment: Eastern Cemetery Dorothy "Dottie" Horn Tillman, 65, a resident of Forest, MS, passed away June 4th, 2016, at Lackey Memorial Hospital. Dottie was a lifelong resident of Forest where she attended and graduated from Forest...

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