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.

Edwin Matthews

Edwin Matthews

Sep 7, 2015

Visitation: 1pm - 2pm Wednesday September 9, 2015 Ott & Lee Funeral Home Graveside services will follow at Ephesus Baptist Cemetery. Born Sept. 7, 1927 in Scott County, went to his heavenly home on Sept. 7, 2015. He served in the Navy from June 1945 to June 1946 and retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. Also...

Alan Michael Heflin

Alan Michael Heflin

Sep 7, 2015

Alan Michael Heflin passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015 at Mississippi Care Center in Morton, Mississippi. Mr. Heflin was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 1, 1939. He spent his young adulthood in Alabama, graduating from John Carroll Catholic High School in 1957, where he was later nominated as an Outstanding Alumni in 2003. Mr. Heflin continued his education...

Ruby White

Ruby White

Sep 6, 2015

Visitation: 12 Noon until 2:00pm Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS Service: 2:00pm Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS Interment: Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS Ruby Coke White Brandon, MS Ruby Coke White went home to be with her Lord...

Shirley Dilmore

Shirley Dilmore

Sep 5, 2015

There will be no services for Mrs. Shirley Dilmore age 68 and a resident of Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled the arrangements.

Lauretta Tullos

Lauretta Tullos

Sep 4, 2015

Lauretta Tullos died at what the Bible would describe as “a ripe old age.” In the words of Genesis 25, she could be described as an old woman “and satisfied with life.” Her heart was joyful, and that joy flowed from the deep and abiding faith that defined her life. She loved the Lord Jesus and lived her life serving...

John Milton Edwards

John Milton Edwards

Sep 4, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. John Milton Edwards will be conducted Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2 PM from the Ott & Lee Chapel. Interment will follow in the Covenant Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Sunday, September 6, 2015 from 5 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home...

Infant Raelynn Quick

Infant Raelynn Quick

Sep 4, 2015

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling the arrangements.

Daniel Windham

Daniel Windham

Sep 3, 2015

Daniel Ray Windham, 62, passed away Thurs. Sept. 3, 2015 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. Sept. 4, 2015 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Sat. Sept. 5, 2015 from 10am-10:45am at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be 11am Sat. Sept. 5,...

Dorothy Griffin

Dorothy Griffin

Sep 3, 2015

Dorothy “Dot” Audirsch Simmons Griffin, 85, passed away at her home on Thurs. Sept. 3, 2015. Visitation will be held on Sat. Sept. 5, 2015 from 9am-11am at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside services will be 2pm on Sat. Sept. 5, 2015 at the Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Jackson, MS. Dot was born on...

Infant Harleigh Steadham

Infant Harleigh Steadham

Sep 3, 2015

Infant Harleigh Nichole Steadham, a resident of Byram, MS died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Sunday at the Thornhill Baptist Church Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Rev. Harold Schmidt will officiate the services. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in...

James Mcquirter, Jr.

James Mcquirter, Jr.

Sep 1, 2015

James Harvey McQuirter, Jr. Brandon, MS James Harvey McQuirter, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at Caseyville Manor in Wesson, MS. Visitation is 5-7pm Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services are 11am in the chapel of the funeral Home with a graveside service following at 2:30pm at Parkway Cemetery in...

Paula Cunningham

Paula Cunningham

Aug 31, 2015

Paula Jean Cunningham, 55, a resident of Brandon died Monday, August 31, 2015 at home. Visitation will be held from 12-2 pm at Fannin Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held 2 pm at Fannin Baptist Church in Fannin, MS with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Ron Bird will officiate the services. Arrangements are entrusted to the...

Jimmy Dale Bryant

Jimmy Dale Bryant

Aug 30, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Bryant will be conducted Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 3:00 PM from the Hazel Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Creel, Rev. Tommy Anderson, and Rev. Victor Bugg officiating. Interment will follow in the Sharon Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Tuesday,...

Chester Clyde Lancaster

Chester Clyde Lancaster

Aug 30, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. Chester Clyde Lancaster will be conducted on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM from the Leaf River Baptist Church in Smith County with the Rev. James T. Maddox officiating. Interment will be in the Leaf River Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Wednesday,...

Thomas Martin "Marty" Jones

Thomas Martin "Marty" Jones

Aug 28, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Martin "Marty" Jones will be conducted Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM from the Ott & Lee Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM at the funeral home....

Harvey Campbell

Harvey Campbell

Aug 27, 2015

GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT 11 AM SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 AT OLD MONROE CEMETERY IN ALGOMA VISITATION: 5-7 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON Harvey Allen Campbell, 82, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the V. A. Nursing Home in Jackson. Visitation is 5-7 pm Friday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A graveside service...

Sudie Ann King

Sudie Ann King

Aug 27, 2015

SERVICES: 2 PM MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: FLORAL HILLS MEMORY GARDENS VISITATION: 2-5 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015 AND 12:30 PM MONDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Sudie Spain King, 67,born October 24, 1947 in Knoxville, TN, entered into the Gates of Heaven on August 27, 2015 at Hospice Ministries...

James Kelly

James Kelly

Aug 27, 2015

James T. “Jimmy” Kelly, age 74, and a resident of Union, formerly of Morton died Thursday August 27, 2015 at the J.G. Alexander Nursing Home in Union. Funeral services were conducted at 3pm Sunday August 30, 2015 from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton with interment at Morton Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held from 1:30pm til...

Katie Carter

Katie Carter

Aug 23, 2015

Katie Maude “Kaye” Carter, age 92, a resident of Southaven formerly of Brandon, died Sunday August 23, 2015 at North Delta Hospice in Southaven following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Wednesday August 26, 2015 from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton with interment to follow in Morton Memorial Gardens. Visitation will...

Daniel Mark Wilcher

Daniel Mark Wilcher

Aug 23, 2015

Funeral services for Daniel Mark Wilcher will be conducted Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 2 PM from the Ott and Lee Chapel with Elder Charles Ware officiating. Interment will be in the Antioch-Steele Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 5 PM until 8 PM and on...

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