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.

Martha H. Langford

Martha H. Langford

Dec 2, 2014

SERVICES: 7 PM FRIDAY,DECEMBER 5,2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: 11 AM SATURDAY AT HODGE HILL CEMETERY IN MORTON VISITATION: 5-7 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Martha Hill Langford, age 86, of Knoxville, TN went to be home with her Lord on Dec. 2, 2014. She was a member of West Park Baptist...

Carol Hawkins

Carol Hawkins

Dec 1, 2014

Carol Ann Hawkins Whitfield, MS Carol Ann Hawkins, age 67, a resident of Whitfield, MS, but formerly of Pulaski passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Jaquith Nursing Home. Graveside service was held 2pm Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Lingle Cemetery. Bro. Glen Hayman officiated the services. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home...

Elsie Stroud Cooksey

Elsie Stroud Cooksey

Dec 1, 2014

Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Stroud Cooksey were conducted on Wednesday December 3, 2014 at 11:00am from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Forest with the Bro. Larry Laird and Bro. Reggie Williams officiating. Interment followed in the Sharon Cemetery, North of Lake under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation was held Tuesday December 2,...

Dr. Ernest C. Adams Of Brandon

Dr. Ernest C. Adams Of Brandon

Dec 1, 2014

SERVICES: 10 AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: 2 PM THURSDAY AT MAGNOLIA CEMETERY IN MERIDIAN VISIT: 9 AM THURSDAY Dr. Ernest Clarence Adams, Jr., 89, died at home in Brandon on December 1, 2014. Visitation will be 9 am Thursday, December 4 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral...

Jesse Mcright

Jesse Mcright

Nov 29, 2014

SERVICES: 11 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN FANNIN BURIAL: CHURCH CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-8 PM MONDAY AT OTT AND LEE 10 AM TUESDAY AT FANNIN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Phillip David Rawls

Phillip David Rawls

Nov 28, 2014

Private family memorial services for Phillip David Rawls will be held at a later date. Phillip David Rawls was born February 28, 1955 in Laurel, MS to the late Jessie Wilbur and Ester Mae Huff Rawls. He passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his residence at the age of 59. He was a lifelong resident of the Pineville...

Taelynn Wigley

Taelynn Wigley

Nov 28, 2014

Visitation will be 10:30am until 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon Service: 1:00pm Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral home Interment: Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS Taelynn Savanna Wigley 10-3-2011 to 11-28-2014 Brandon, MS Services will be 1pm Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...

Gregory Dennis

Gregory Dennis

Nov 28, 2014

Gregory C. Dennis, Sr., 48, a resident of Polkville died Friday, November 28, 2014 at home. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Monday, December 1, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton with burial in the First Baptist Church Polkville Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-9 pm Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the funeral home. Rev. Zach Kilpatrick...

Thomas J. Smith

Thomas J. Smith

Nov 28, 2014

Thomas J.. Smith, 67, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at his residence. Visitation is 6-8 pm Sunday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 1 pm Monday at the funeral home with a 4 pm graveside at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah, LA. Mr. Smith was a native of Tallulah, LA, a longtime resident of Rankin...

Franz Cowart

Franz Cowart

Nov 27, 2014

Mr. Franz L. CowartBrandon, MS Mr. Franz L. Cowart, 84 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Visitation is 5-7pm Friday, November 28, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and starting at10 am until 11 am Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Services are 11 am Saturday...

Christopher Hodge

Christopher Hodge

Nov 27, 2014

Christopher Lee Hodge, 17, a resident of Lena, MS died Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Scott County. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton with interment to follow in the Ludlow Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4-9 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Gatewood officiated the services....

Jean Conner

Jean Conner

Nov 27, 2014

Jean Conner, 84, of Brandon, MS passed away peacefully Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2014, at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation will be held at 12 noon Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will follow at 2 pm Sunday at the funeral home with burial at Crestview Memorial Gardens. Jean was...

Charles B. Odom

Charles B. Odom

Nov 25, 2014

Visitation: Starts at 1:00pm Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with the Memorial Service at 2:00pm Saturday in the Chapel. Charles Bryan OdomBrandon, MS Charles Bryan “Charlie” Odom, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Charlie was born in Edinburg, MS to Elmo W....

Nina Ladd

Nina Ladd

Nov 24, 2014

Nina Faye Ladd Forest Nina Faye Ladd, 95, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab in Brandon. Visitation is 12 noon Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Services are at 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in Ridge Cemetery in Scott County. Mrs. Ladd was a native...

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Nov 23, 2014

Visit: 12 noon- 1:30pm Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Graveside: 2pm Tuesday at Morton Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Ricky Allen Smith

Ricky Allen Smith

Nov 21, 2014

Ricky Allen Smith Brandon, MS Ricky Allen Smith, age 54, went home to his Lord Friday afternoon. Visitation will be Sunday, November 23,2014 from 2 until 5 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and again on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Puckett Baptist Church from 9 am until the 10 am service. Burial will follow in...

Doris Pearson

Doris Pearson

Nov 20, 2014

Doris Gates Pearson, 84, passed away Thurs. Nov. 20, 2014 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Fri. Nov. 28, 2014 at the Marvin United Methodist Church in Florence, MS with burial to follow in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held from 10am until the...

M. Bernie Whatley, Jr.

M. Bernie Whatley, Jr.

Nov 19, 2014

FUNERAL SERVICE: 12:00 P.M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2014 OTT & LEE CHAPEL VISIATION: 10:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. FRIDAY OTT & LEE FUENRAL HOME INTERMENT: HOMEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CEMETERY Mr. Whatley, age 71, a resident of Forest, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He was born January 29, 1943 at the...

Betty Weems

Betty Weems

Nov 19, 2014

Betty Weems Brandon, MS Betty Weems joined her Heavenly Father in Heaven on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Visitation will at 1pm Friday, November 21, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with the service at 2pm in the chapel. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Everyone who knew Betty was so blessed. To know her...

Steven Lynn Rainey

Steven Lynn Rainey

Nov 18, 2014

Steven Lynn Rainey, 52, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2014 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation is 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm Thursday, November 20, 2014 and 9 am Friday until service time at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Friday at the funeral home with burial in Lakewood...

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