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.
Barbara Mccoy
May 22, 2016
Barbara Jean McCoy, born December 7, 1943 and went to be with our Savior May 22, 2016. Services will be held 2 pm Monday, May 23, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation starting at 12 Noon on Monday. Jean was a devoted wife to Don McCoy, her husband of 33 years. She was also the...
Lynette Ford
May 21, 2016
Lynette P. Ford Crystal Springs, MS Lynette Patrick Ford, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 11am Wednesday in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Ford graduated from...
Gladys Smith
May 20, 2016
Gladys “Marie” Smith Brandon, MS Gladys Marie Smith, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 20, 2016. Visitation will be Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 5 until 8 pm and Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 1 pm until the 2 pm Service in the Chapel at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS....
Henry Stephens
May 19, 2016
Henry J. Stephens, age 66, a resident of Forest, died Thursday May 19, 2016 following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2pm Sunday, May 19, 2016, from the chapel of Ott &Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the Morton Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held from 5pm to 9pm Saturday, May 21, 2016. Rev. Robert Roncali officiated....
Melvin Bradshaw
May 18, 2016
Graveside services for Mr. Melvin Keith Bradshaw will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 20, 2016 from the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Polkville with the Rev. J.T. Laird and Rev. Zach Kilpatrick officiating under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 am until 12 noon at the...
Tommie Estes
May 18, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Tommie B. “Tom” Estes will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from the Ott & Lee Chapel with the Rev. Chris Dupree officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastern Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Friday, May 20, 2016 from...
Jerry Perry
May 18, 2016
Jerry M. Perry, age 76, a resident of Morton died Wednesday May 18, 2016, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am, Saturday, May 21, 2016 from the chapel of the Ott & lee Funeral Home in Morton. No graveside services will be held, the family will remain at the funeral home to visit with friends. Visitation...
Charles Stevenson Sr.
May 17, 2016
Charles W. Stevenson Sr., 87, passed away Tues. May 17, 2016 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. May 18, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Thurs. May 19, 2016 from 12pm-12:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. May 19, 2016 at the Ott...
Robert (Bob) North
May 16, 2016
Robert Lloyd North Brandon, MS Robert Lloyd (Bob) North, 85, passed away peacefully Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1930, and spent his formative years in Waring, Texas. He was a graduate of Central High School in Jackson, MS. After High School, he enlisted and served in the Navy, on the USS Bennington and the USS...
William Carroll Byrd
May 16, 2016
W.C. Byrd Raymond, MS William Carroll Byrd, 91, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at UMMC. Visitation will be 6-8pm Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services are 10am Thursday in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Raymond Cemetery. Survivors include his son, C.R. Byrd; daughter, Rose...
Joyce Webb
May 15, 2016
Visit: 10am-11:45am Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Promise Land Apostolic Church in Taylorsville, MS. Service: 12 noon Wednesday at Promise Land Apostolic Church. Burial: Fellowship Cemetery in Taylorsville. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. 601-732-6571
Sandra Jeanette Phillips
May 15, 2016
Sandra Jeanette Phillips, 60, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at her residence. Visitation is 5-8 pm Tuesday, May 17, 2016 and 10 am Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 12 noon Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in Johns Cemetery. Rev. Bill Chancellor and Rev. Tim Myers will officiate. Sandra was a longtime...
Cecil E. Collins
May 14, 2016
Mr. Cecil Eli Collins, age 69 passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm from the Piney Grove Cemetery in Polkville, MS with Bro. Marty Wilson presiding. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home...
Louise Harrell
May 14, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Harrell age 88, and a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Merit Rankin Health hospital in Brandon. Funeral Service was held Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:00 am from the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS with Rev. Marc Williams and Rev. Phillip Evans presiding. Visitation was held...
Melynda Diane Porter
May 13, 2016
Ms. Melynda Diane Porter, age 43, passed away at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX on Friday, May 13, 2016. Funeral service was held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:00 am from the Two Mile Baptist Church in Morton, MS with the Rev. T. J. Porter presiding. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:00 pm...
Samuel "Ray" Ragan Necaise
May 13, 2016
Mr. Samuel Ragan Necaise, age 57, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at his residence in Pelahatchie, MS. There will be a Memorial Service given by the family at a later date. Samuel was born to his parents Alfred Harmon and Carmen Leonode "Copeland" Ragan, Jr., on August 16, 1958 in Morton, MS. He was a Cross Country Driver...
John Gayle, Jr.
May 12, 2016
John Russell Gayle, Jr was born in Smithville, Virginia to John Russell Gayle, Sr and Elizabeth Gayle. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter Shawn, son Jim (Darla), Stepson Jeff (Beth) Pace, granddaughter Noe’l Griggs, grandson Trenton Gayle, and great-grandson Houston Griggs. He is also survived by his brother Jack Gayle and sister-in-law Pat, and a host of nieces...
Caroline Bryant
May 11, 2016
Caroline Jewel Bryant, 2, passed away Wed. May 11, 2016. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 13, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Sat. May 14, 2016 from 9am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am Sat. May 14, 2016 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with a 1pm graveside service to...
Frances Ware
May 11, 2016
Mrs. Frances Irene Ware, age 71, a resident of Conehatta, died Wednesday May 11, 2016, at the University Medical Center in Jackson, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am, Saturday, May 14, 2016, from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Sebastopol Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Wilbur Otis Dennison
May 10, 2016
Wilbur Otis Dennison, Jr., 88, a resident of Ludlow, MS died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Mr. Dennison was a native of Laconia, NH and was the son of Wilbur...
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