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.

Dr. Norman Nelson

Dr. Norman Nelson

Apr 21, 2016

DR. NORMAN C. NELSON Brandon, MS Dr. Norman C. Nelson, who led the University of Mississippi Medical Center during 21 years of its most dynamic growth, died at his home on April 21, 2016. He was 86. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Flowood, MS. Dr. Nelson...

Deborah Hogan

Deborah Hogan

Apr 20, 2016

Deborah P. Hogan, a long-time resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS while surrounded by her daughter and son. She was 65. Debbie was born on June 26, 1950 in Mendenhall, MS. She attended Jackson Public Schools and graduated from Wingfield High School in Jackson, MS. She worked at the...

Carl Morrow

Carl Morrow

Apr 19, 2016

Carl Gerald Morrow, 71, a resident of Brandon, MS died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Friday, April 22, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with the interment to follow in the Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sebastopol, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday...

Daniel F. Stubbs

Daniel F. Stubbs

Apr 18, 2016

SERVICES: 11 AM FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: 3 PM FRIDAY AT LINDSEY CEMETERY IN WALNUT GROVE VISITATION: 5-8 PM THURSDAY AND 9:30 AM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Daniel Farmer Stubbs, 76, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood. Visitation is 5-8 pm...

Paul Michael Ryan

Paul Michael Ryan

Apr 17, 2016

Paul Michael “Nemo” Ryan, age 55, a resident of Forest, died Sunday April 17, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were conducted at 11am Thursday, April 21, 2016, from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, with graveside services at 2pm from the Kewanee Cemetery in Lauderdale County. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm...

Joseph B. Ferguson

Joseph B. Ferguson

Apr 17, 2016

Joseph Brentmore Ferguson, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his home in Brandon. Visitation was held Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 10:30 am until the 11:30 am Memorial Service in the Chapel at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Joe was born on July 3, 1941 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to the...

Jeffery Stricklin

Jeffery Stricklin

Apr 17, 2016

Jeffery Thomas Stricklin Brandon, MS Jeffery Thomas Stricklin, 35, was called to be with the Angels early Sunday Morning, April 17, 2016. Visitation will be 5-7pm Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services are 3:30pm Wednesday in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lakeland Place Garden Park...

Larry Bynum

Larry Bynum

Apr 16, 2016

Larry Dale Bynum, 58, passed away Sat. April 16, 2016 in Pelahatchie, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. April 17, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Tues. April 19, 2016 from 11am-12:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm Tue. April 19, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS...

Rodney Waites

Rodney Waites

Apr 16, 2016

Rodney Eugene Waites, 50, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his home in Richland, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 5-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. with burial in the Glenwood...

Jean Sledge

Jean Sledge

Apr 15, 2016

Jean Sledge, 69, a resident of Brandon, MS died on Friday, April 15, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, April 18, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the funeral home. Rev. Steve Parten will officiate the services. Arrangements have been...

Shelby Thompson

Shelby Thompson

Apr 14, 2016

Shelby Thompson, 86, passed away Thurs. April 14, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. April 15, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Sat. April 16, 2016 from 9am-9:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Sat. April 16, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel...

Ethel Masters

Ethel Masters

Apr 14, 2016

Ethel Jeffcoats Masters Forkville Ethel Jeffcoats Masters, age 100, passed away on April 14, 2016 at MS Care Center of Morton. Visitation was held 12-1:50pm Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services were at 2pm Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Contrell Cemetery. Ethel was...

Kathryn Denson

Kathryn Denson

Apr 14, 2016

Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn Faye Denson will be conducted on Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2016 at 2:30 pm from the Tuscola Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in the Parker Family Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Saturday evening, April 16, 2016 from 5:00 pm...

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Henderson

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Henderson

Apr 13, 2016

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Henderson, age 86, a resident of the Lorena community, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Lackey Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 10am, Saturday, April 16, 2016, from the Lorena Baptist Church with interment in the Lorena Cemetery. Visitation was be held from 5pm to 8pm Friday, April 15, 2016, at Lorena...

Gene Mann

Gene Mann

Apr 11, 2016

Gene A. Mann, 86, a resident of Brandon, MS died Sunday, April 11, 2016 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with the interment following at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11am until 12:45...

Priscilla Gale Eutzler

Priscilla Gale Eutzler

Apr 10, 2016

No services at this time.

James Eppstein

James Eppstein

Apr 9, 2016

James Charles Eppstein was born on December 26, 1954 to Michael F. Eppstein and Joyce Phillips Eppstein in Witchita Falls, Texas. Jim left for Heaven on April 9, 2016. He was raised in Reseda, California and joined the United States Navy in 1970 and served our country as a First Class Torpedoman until 1978. Jim worked at First Chemical Corporation...

Pat Wallace

Pat Wallace

Apr 8, 2016

Patricia D. “Pat” Wallace, age 64, a lifelong resident of Morton, died Friday, April 8, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral home in Morton with interment in Morton Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be...

Maria Freyre

Maria Freyre

Apr 8, 2016

Maria Freyre Brandon, MS Maria Freyre, 70 passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Brandon Nursing & Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. A Memorial Service will be held at 6pm Monday, April 11, 2016, at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Survivors include her husband, Jose R. Freyre; daughters, Rosario Boxx, Paolo Conner and Melissa Freyre; son, Jose...

Dot Mclemore

Dot Mclemore

Apr 8, 2016

Dot McLemore Morton Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” McLemore, age 72, a resident of Morton passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation was held 3-6pm Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the Morton United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held 1pm Monday, April 11, 2016 at the church with burial in Hodge Hill Cemetery. Bro....

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