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.

Annie Frances Andrews

Annie Frances Andrews

Jul 7, 2015

SERVICES: 4 PM SATURDAY, JULY 11,2015 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: ROSS CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-7 PM FRIDAY AND 3 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Annie Frances Andrews Braxton, MS Annie Frances Andrews, 65, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at her home. Visitation was Friday, July 10, 2015...

Barbara Russell

Barbara Russell

Jul 7, 2015

Barbara P. Russell, a long-time resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tues. July 7, 2015 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. She was 86. Barbara was born on April 22, 1929 in Weathersby, MS to H. Fulton and Ethel Breland Prine. She grew up in Weathersby and attended Mendenhall High School in Mendenhall, MS. Barbara also attended the...

John "Johnny" Overstreet

John "Johnny" Overstreet

Jul 6, 2015

John Lamar Overstreet Morton, MS Funeral services for Mr. John Lamar Overstreet were conducted on Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2015 at 3:00 pm from the Kalem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Adcox and Rev. Dobson officiating. Interment was immediately following the service in the Kalem United Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Ott and Lee Funeral Home...

Joe Davis

Joe Davis

Jul 5, 2015

Mr. Joe Ellis Davis, 92, a resident of Brandon, MS died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the VA Nursing Home in Jackson, MS where he received compassionate care by their kind staff. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with the interment in the Floral Hills Memory...

Rammie E. Hall

Rammie E. Hall

Jul 5, 2015

Rammie E. Hall, age 84 , a resident of Hazlehurst, formerly of Morton, died Sunday July 5, 2015 in Hazlehurst following an extended illness. Services were conducted at 1pm Tuesday July 7, 2015 from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton with interment in the Morton Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm Monday. Rev....

Scott Nations

Scott Nations

Jul 3, 2015

Visitation: 2-5pm Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS Service: 2pm Monday, July 6, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home with visitation at 1pm Interment: Lakewood Memorial Park South in Jackson, MS Marcus Scott Nations Brandon, MS Marcus Scott Nations, 50, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2015 at...

Barbara Sumrall

Barbara Sumrall

Jul 2, 2015

Barbara Jane Sumrall, 59, passed away Thurs. July 2, 2015 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 3, 2015 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm Sat. July 4, 2015 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be held...

Bobbie Kersh

Bobbie Kersh

Jul 2, 2015

Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS 39042 601-824-6018

Charles Mooney

Charles Mooney

Jul 2, 2015

SERVICES: 11 AM MONDAY, JULY 6, 2015 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: 2:30 PM MONDAY AT PEARL HILL CEMETERY IN LEAKE COUNTY VISITATION: 2-5 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Charles L. Mooney, 81, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 2-5 pm Sunday at Ott...

Wanda Joan Overby

Wanda Joan Overby

Jul 1, 2015

SERVICES: 11 AM FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015 AT ROCK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: MAY CEMETERY VISITATION: 9:30 AM FRIDAY AT CHURCH Wanda Joan Overby, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at her residence. Visitation is 9:30 am Friday at Rock Hill Baptist Church. Services are 11 am Friday at the church with burial in May Cemetery. Mrs. Overby was...

John Stuckey

John Stuckey

Jun 30, 2015

Funeral Services are 10:30am Fri. July 3, 2015 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 3, 2015 from 9:30am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Helen Delores Roberts

Helen Delores Roberts

Jun 28, 2015

Helen Delores Wright Roberts, also known as “Gonny”, “Mimi”, and “Granny” passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Brandon MS, at the age of 74. Helen is survived by her husband, Gordon, and four children; Karen McKlemurry (Ron) of Florence MS, Ken Roberts (Pam), Mike Roberts (Tammy), and Scott Roberts all of Brandon MS, and her grandchildren, Stephen McKlemurry (Jennifer),...

Joseph Biggers

Joseph Biggers

Jun 28, 2015

Joseph Watson Biggers, 82, a resident of Philadelphia, MS died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Neshoba General Nursing Home in Philadelphia, MS. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visitation will be held from 3 pm until 6 pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted...

Herbert Wayne Mcdill

Herbert Wayne Mcdill

Jun 27, 2015

Herbert Wayne McDill, 83, of Forest passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Ott and Lee Chapel with Rev. Ted Hawkins officiating....

Robert Nicholas (Nick) Busick

Robert Nicholas (Nick) Busick

Jun 25, 2015

SERVICES: 11 AM SATURDAY AT BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENS VISITATION: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON AND 9:30 AM SATURDAY AT BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH Robert Nicholas Busick, 74, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, at Brandon Baptist Church with Dr. Clarence Cooper and Rev....

Andrew Moore

Andrew Moore

Jun 25, 2015

Andrew Forrest Moore, 25, a resident of Brandon died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held 6 pm Monday, June 29, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will be held from 4 pm until 6 pm Monday at the funeral home. Rev. Steven Daniel officiated...

Joyce Christian Melichar

Joyce Christian Melichar

Jun 25, 2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Christian Melichar will be conducted on Monday afternoon, June 29, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. from the Forest Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Interment will be in the presence of the immediate family members under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning...

Doris Crenshaw

Doris Crenshaw

Jun 25, 2015

Doris Jean Crenshaw Brandon, MS Doris Jean Crenshaw, 60, passed away Thurs. June 25, 2015 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. July 3, 2015 from 2pm-3pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 3:30pm Fri. July 3, 2015 at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Pelahatchie, MS. Mrs....

Fannie Mae Myrick

Fannie Mae Myrick

Jun 23, 2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Mae Warren Myrick will be conducted on Thursday morning, June 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM from the Forest Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Forest Baptist Church. Fannie Mae Warren Myrick was born June 15, 1925 to her parents, the late Walter and Flora Warren of Millry, AL,...

Jo Frances Patrick

Jo Frances Patrick

Jun 22, 2015

Jo Frances Cline Patrick Brandon, MS Jo Frances Cline Patrick, 73, passed away Mon. June 22, 2015 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. June 23, 2015 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Wed. June 24, 2015 from 10am-11am at the Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson, MS....

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