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.

Michael O'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe

Aug 30, 2012

SERVICES: 4 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON VISIT 2 PM SUNDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME

Douglas Easterling

Douglas Easterling

Aug 30, 2012

Douglas Clyde Easterling, age 68, a resident of Forest died Thursday August 30, 2012 in Forest following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2pm Saturday September 1, 2012 from the chapel of the OTT & LEE Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Antioch-Steele Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9am til 2pm Saturday September 1, 2012 at...

Jimmy Fisher

Jimmy Fisher

Aug 29, 2012

MEMORIAL SERVICE:12 NOON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOMEBRANDON, MSVISITATION:11:00AM UNTIL 12 NOON, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOMEBRANDON, MS James L “Jimmy” Fisher Jimmy Fisher of Brandon, Mississippi, was born in Memphis on September 6, 1956, and was taken to be with the Lord on August 29, 2012, after a courageous battle with a long-time...

Rita Nordan

Rita Nordan

Aug 28, 2012

Dr. Rita W. Nordan, 66, of Brandon, MS, passed away on Aug. 28, 2012. There will be a graveside service held at Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at 2pm. There will be no public visitation. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements. Rita was born Feb. 8, 1946 in Corinth,...

Martha Smith

Martha Smith

Aug 28, 2012

Visitation: Will start at 9:00am on Thursday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon until the 10 o'clock service in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will be at 1 o'clock Sunday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Martha Ann Smith Brandon, MS Martha Ann Smith, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at her home....

Addie Zell Lyle

Addie Zell Lyle

Aug 26, 2012

Addie Zell Lyle, age 76, a lifelong resident of Forest died Sunday August 26, 2012 at the Golden Living Center of Carthage following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30am Tuesday August 28, 2012 from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home with interment following in the Hillsboro Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9am-10:30am Tuesday...

Evelyn Evans

Evelyn Evans

Aug 26, 2012

Evelyn Aycock Evans Lena Evelyn Aycock Evans, age 51, a resident of Lena passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at her residence. Visitation was held 10-2pm Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral Service was held at 2:30pm Saturday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial at Macedonia Methodist Cemetery....

Ethel Gibson

Ethel Gibson

Aug 25, 2012

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Family will be in at 12:00 Noon Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Ott and Lee in Brandon.

Joe P. Bradford

Joe P. Bradford

Aug 25, 2012

Joe Parks Bradford, 87, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the V. A. Medical Center in Jackson. Services were Monday, August 27, 2012 at 3 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest with burial in Eastern Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 pm Sunday and 1:30 pm Monday at Ott and Lee in Forest. Brother Kenny Lang and Brother Tommy...

Massalee Courtney

Massalee Courtney

Aug 25, 2012

SERVICES: 11 AM TUESDAY AT HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN SUMRALL BURIAL: CHURCH CEMETERY VISIT 9 AM TUESDAY AT CHURCH Massalee Dorothy Smith Courtney, 89, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab. Visitation is 9 am Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Lamar County. Services are 11 am Tuesday at the church...

John Pat Grubbs

John Pat Grubbs

Aug 24, 2012

SERVICES: 10 AM MONDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PEARL BURIAL: FLORAL HILLS MEMORY GARDENS VISITATION: 2-5 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON John Pat Grubbs, 77, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 2-5 pm Sunday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Monday at...

Mrs. Odie Peritt

Mrs. Odie Peritt

Aug 24, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICES for Mrs. Odie Perritt, age 95, a resident of Lake will be conducted at 2PM SUNDAY AUGUST 26, 2012 from the chapel of the OTT & LEE FUNERAL HOME of Forest with interment to follow in in the GOODHOPE BAPTIST CEMETERY in Lake. VISITATION will be held from 5PM-8PM SATURDAY AUGUST 25, 2012 at OTT & LEE FUNERAL...

Ann King

Ann King

Aug 22, 2012

SERVICES: 2 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN FOREST BURIAL: SALEM CEMETERY VISIT: 5-8 PM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN FOREST

George Eichelberger

George Eichelberger

Aug 22, 2012

George Arthur Eichelberger, age 96, a lifelong resident of Forest died Wednesday August 22, 2012 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 10am Saturday August 25, 2012 from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest with interment in the High Hill Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Gene Banes officiated the...

Evelyn Hatley

Evelyn Hatley

Aug 22, 2012

Visit: 5-8pm Thursday at Ott & Lee Morton. Service: 10am Friday at Ott & Lee Chapel. Burial: Crossroads Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Morton.

Geneva Pope

Geneva Pope

Aug 21, 2012

SERVICES: 2 PM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN FOREST BURIAL: CLIFTON CEMETRY VISITATION: 5-8 PM WEDNESDAY AND 12 NOON THURSDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME. Geneva Calhoun Pope, 92, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab in Brandon. Visitation is 5-8 PM Wednesday and 12 noon Thursday at Ott and Lee...

Helen Turner

Helen Turner

Aug 21, 2012

Helen L. Turner, 80, died Tuesday August 21, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Brandon. Visitation will be held Wednesday August 22, 2012 from 6p.m.- 7p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the funeral home with interment to follow in the Lakewood Memorial Park Clinton. Ms. Turner was...

Mr. Jeff Tillman

Mr. Jeff Tillman

Aug 20, 2012

2pm Wednesday August 22, 2012 Graveside Service Eastern Cemetery Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home Starkville, MS Telephone: (662) 323-5905

Frank Carroll

Frank Carroll

Aug 19, 2012

Visit: Monday, August 20, 2012 from 5-9pm at Ott & Lee Morton and Tuesday 10am-2:30pm at Parkway Baptist Church. Service: 2:30pm Tuesday at Parkway Baptist Church in Morton. Burial: Two Mile Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Morton.

Gloria Lawson

Gloria Lawson

Aug 19, 2012

Gloria “Dodie” Lawson of Brandon passed away peacefully at home August 19, 2012 after a long time battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She was 65. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Ott-Lee funeral home in Brandon. Services will follow in the Ott-Lee chapel with interment at Crestview Memorial Park...

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