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.

Robert Hodges

Robert Hodges

Aug 1, 2012

Robert E. “Bob” Hodges, age 68, a resident of Forest died Wednesday August 1, 2012 at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson following a brief illness. Services were conducted at 10am from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral home in Forest with interment in the Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Cliff Nelson officiated. Mr. Hodges had retired as Public Relations...

Harold Andrews

Harold Andrews

Aug 1, 2012

Harold Thomas Andrews, 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Prentiss Walker Lake. Visitation is 5-9pm Friday, August 3, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10am Saturday, August 4, 2012 in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment is in Ross Cemetery in the Cato Community in Rankin County. Mr. Andrews loved to...

Doshia Prestage

Doshia Prestage

Jul 31, 2012

Doshia Q. Prestage Lake, MS Doshia Q. Prestage, 68, died on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at her residence. Visitation was held 5 until 7 pm on Wednesday August 1st, from 10am until 6pm on Thursday August 2nd at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Funeral services were held at 10am on Friday, August 3rd, at Ott and Lee...

Jimmy House

Jimmy House

Jul 31, 2012

Jimmy Harold House Jackson Mr. Jimmy Harold House, age 84, a resident of Jackson passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at his residence. His visitation was held 5-8pm Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Service was held 1pm Friday, August 3, 2012 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in the...

James Marler

James Marler

Jul 31, 2012

James Archie Marler Kosciusko, MS James Archie Marler, age 85, a resident of Kosciusko, died Tuesday July 31, 2012 at the V.A. Nursing Home. Mr. Marler was born August 5, 1926 to Edgar and Myrtle Marler in Harperville, MS. He lived all his life in Forest, MS. He was a graduate of Forest High School and Mississippi State University. He...

Laverne Pigott

Laverne Pigott

Jul 30, 2012

LAVERNE PIGOTT PEARL Mrs. Laverne Pigott, age 80, a resident of Pearl passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Cross Gates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation was held 6-9pm Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral service was held 10:30am Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton...

David Hurley

David Hurley

Jul 30, 2012

David Russell Hurley, 55, passed away on July 30, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 9am until 10:30am Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Pinelake Church in Brandon with services at 11am in the Theater. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. David was a member of Pinelake Church and...

Diane Stewart

Diane Stewart

Jul 29, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICE:2:00PM TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCHBRANDON, MSVISITATION:1:00 - 2:00PM TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCHBRANDON, MSINTERMENT:BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENSDiane Ponder StewartBrandonDiane Ponder Stewart, 64, passed away Sunday, July 29th, 2012 at her home in Brandon. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2012 from 1pm to 1:45pm at Brandon Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2pm at...

Lilly Westerfield

Lilly Westerfield

Jul 28, 2012

Mrs. Lilly Westerfield of Pearl, MS, 70, passed away Sat. July 28, 2012 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Tues. July 31, 2012 from 5pm.-7pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am. Wed. Aug. 1, 2012 at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Richland City...

Charles Spann

Charles Spann

Jul 27, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICE:2:00PM MONDAY, JULY 30, 2012ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHBRANDON, MSVISITATION:1:00PM MONDAY, JULY 30, 3023ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHBRANDON, MSINTERMENT:BETHANY CEMETERYBRAXTON, MSCharles William Spann Flowood Lt. Col. Charles William Spann, 88, U.S. Army Retiree, went to be with his Lord on July 27, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born January 30, 1924 to Frank George and Hortense S....

Bernice James

Bernice James

Jul 26, 2012

Bernice Estelle JamesMortonBernice Estelle James, 91, a resident of the Morton died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at home. Visitation was held 5-9 pm Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 3 pm Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the funeral home with burial in the James Cemetery in Smith Co. Rev. Art...

Baby Hannah Alvarado

Baby Hannah Alvarado

Jul 24, 2012

There will be a private family graveside. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Morton. ________________________________ BABY HANNAH CLAIRE ALVARADO JULY 24, 2012 – JULY 24, 2012 There Is A Special Angel There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of me. It is not where I wanted her but where God...

John Holaday

John Holaday

Jul 24, 2012

John Goldsmith Holaday Brandon, MS John Goldsmith Holaday, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Services are 3:00pm Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Pinelake Church in Brandon with visitation starting at 2:30pm prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...

Mary Ann Meadows

Mary Ann Meadows

Jul 24, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICE:11:00AM THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012ANDREW CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCHBRANDON, MSVISITATION:5:00PM UNTIL 8:00PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME BRANDON, MS INTERMENT: ANDREW CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY BRANDON, MSMary Ann Meadows Brandon Mary Ann Meadows, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home in Brandon.  Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00AM Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Andrew Chapel Baptist...

Charles Mccrory

Charles Mccrory

Jul 24, 2012

Charles Lyn McCrory, 18 months, passed away on Tuesday, July 24 2012 at home. Visitation will be Saturday at 10am until the 11am service in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. His smile was contagious and he touched the lives of everyone that met him. Survivors include...

Sarah Netherland

Sarah Netherland

Jul 24, 2012

Mrs. Sarah K. Netherland, age 79, a resident of Jackson, formally of Forest, passed away Tuesday July 24, 2012 in Jackson following an extended illness. Services 10am Fri. July 27, 2012 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel-Forest Interment will follow at the Goodwater Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: 9am-10am prior to service. Funeral arrangements by OTT & LEE FUNERAL...

Johnny Donald, Sr.

Johnny Donald, Sr.

Jul 23, 2012

Johnny Elvin Donald, Sr., Florence, MS Johnny Elvin Donald, Sr., 65, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 5pm.-8pm. Thurs. and 10am.-11am. Fri. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland. Services are 11am. Fri. in the chapel of the funeral home with burial in the Richland City Cemetery. Johnny recently retired...

Phyllis Winstead

Phyllis Winstead

Jul 23, 2012

Phyllis E. Winstead, Shiloh Community, MS Phyllis E. Winstead, 71, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi and Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Funeral Services...

Daniel (Dan) Allison Jr.

Daniel (Dan) Allison Jr.

Jul 21, 2012

Dan Allison Ludlow Mr. Dan Allison, age 72, a resident of Ludlow passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Dominic's Hospital in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Ludlow Baptist Church. Rev. M.L. Wallace and Rev. Paul Smith will officiate the service. Mr. Allison was born in Scott County in...

Donald Whiteley, Jr.

Donald Whiteley, Jr.

Jul 21, 2012

Donald Wayne Whiteley Jr. Pearl, MS Donald Wayne Whiteley Jr., 21, was born on July 24, 1990. Donald has left to be with our Lord on Sat. July 21, 2012. Visitation will be held Tues. July 24, 2012 from 5pm.-8pm. and Wed. July 25, 2012 from 9am.-9:45am. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS. Funeral Services are 10am....

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