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.

Juanita Mitchell
Aug 17, 2011
Juanita Mitchell, Brandon, MS Juanita Mitchell, 84, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. She was the oldest of six children born to John and Mae Jones of McAdams, MS. She was married to George Mitchell for sixty-four years. She was a true Christian lady who loved the Lord first of all,...

Deborah Kelly
Aug 14, 2011
SERVICES: 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON BURIAL: FUSTON CEMETERY IN WALNUT GROVE VISITATION: 5-8 PM TUESDAY AND 10 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Deborah (Debbie) Fay Kelly, 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8 pm Tuesday, August 16,...

Flora Norris
Aug 14, 2011
SERVICES: 10 AM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENS VISIT: 6-8 PM WEDNESDAY

Joe Minton
Aug 13, 2011
JOE HOWARD MINTON LUDLOW, MS Mr. Joe Howard Minton, age 75, a resident of Ludlow passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held Monday, August 15, 2011 from 5-9pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Tuesday from 12(noon)-2pm at Ott & Lee. Funeral services were held 2pm Tuesday, August...

Vassie Serra
Aug 12, 2011
Services: 10am. Tues. Aug. 16, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS. Burial: Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Visitation: 5-8pm. Mon. Aug. 15, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS.

Billie Barton
Aug 11, 2011
Billie R. Barton, Brandon, MS Billie R. Barton, 76, passed away Thurs. Aug. 11, 2011 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Sun. Aug. 14, 2011 from 2pm.-5pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am. Mon. Aug. 15, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS...

Fannie Godwin
Aug 9, 2011
Ms. Fannie Ruth Godwin of Scott County was called to be with The Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, after a brief illness at the age of 88. Ms. Godwin was born to the late James H. Davis and Susanna Roland Davis on June 12, 1923 in the community of Donahoe, near Lake, MS. She was fortunate to be part...
Maila Barlow
Aug 6, 2011
Maila Beth Patrick Barlow StarMaila Beth Patrick Barlow, 55, retired registered nurse, a resident of Star and former long time resident of the Bethel area outside of Brandon , left to be in heaven on August 6, 2011 from Baptist Hospital in Jackson, after a twelve year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Bossier City, Louisiana, Beth grew up on...

Janie Gray
Aug 6, 2011
Visitation: 5-9pm Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Monday 8am-1:30pm at Ott & Lee Morton. Services: 2pm Monday, August 8, 2011 at Crossroads Baptist Church. Burial: Crossroads Baptist Cemetery. Janie Genell Gray Pelahatchie Janie Genell Gray, 73, a resident of Pelahatchie died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Visitation...

Steven Procunier
Aug 5, 2011
SERVICES: 11 AM MONDAY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH VISIT: 10 AM MONDAY AT CHURCH Steven Richard “Steve” Procunier, 67, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation is 10 am Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Flowood, MS. Memorial Services are 11 am Monday...

Ronald Callihan Jr.
Aug 5, 2011
Ronald Wayne Callihan Jr. Pelahatchie, MS Visitation: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 9am-11am at Ott & Lee Morton. Graveside: 11am Wednesday at Farm Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Jeffrey Gatewood
Aug 4, 2011
2pm Saturday, August 6, 2011 in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in BrandonBurial in Gatewood Family CemeteryVisitation: 5pm until 8 pm Friday, August 5, 2011 at Ott & Lee Jeffrey Joe Gatewood Brandon Jeffrey Joe Gatewood, 51, born October 30, 1959, died on Thursday, August 4, 2011, after a brief struggle with colon cancer. Ott & Lee...

John Durham
Aug 4, 2011
John Donald Durham, 78, passed away on August 4, 2011, in Forest, Mississippi. John was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 28, 1933, but soon moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. In the early sixties, John settled in Forest, Mississippi, where he owned and operated various local businesses. For the past forty-eight years, John devoted himself to rearing his family...

Hazel Mashburn
Aug 2, 2011
SERVICES: 10 AM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISITATION 8:30 AM SATURDAY Hazel Kathryn Mashburn Brandon Hazel Kathryn Mashburn, 86, passed away Tuesday night, August 2, 2011 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be 8:30am Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with a funeral...

Mildred Goss
Aug 2, 2011
11am Thurs. Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest. Burial @ New Zion Bpt. Church Cemetery near Walnut Grove. Visitation: 9am-11am Thursday There will not be a Graveside Service. The Family will remain at the Funeral Home to visit with Friends. Services provided by Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest, Ms Tel. (601) 469-3412
Richard Dutton
Aug 1, 2011
SERVICES: 2 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011 AT ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BURIAL: LAKELAND PLACE GARDEN PARK CEMETERY IN FLOWOOD VISITATION: 5-7 PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON AND 12:30-1:30 PM THURSDAY AT ST. MARK'S METHODIST CHURCH Richard Gerald “Rick” Dutton, 60, passed away Monday, August 01, 2011 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Visitation is 5-7...
Dorothy Prestage
Aug 1, 2011
SERVICES:11 AM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE CHAPEL IN MORTON BURIAL: OAK GROVE CEMETERY VISIT: 5-9 PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN MORTON Dorothy Mae Prestage Polkville Dorothy Mae Prestage, 82, a resident of Polkville near Morton died Monday, August 1, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Visitation was held 5-9 pm Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Ott...
Cassandra Orr
Jul 31, 2011
SERVICES: 12 NOON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 AT OTT AND LEE CHAPEL IN BRANDON BURIAL: 3 PM GRAVESDIDE AT GUM LOG CEMETERY IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY VISIT: 5-9 PM FRIDAY Dawn Orr Pearl Cassandra Dawn Orr, 28, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation is 5pm until 9 pm Friday, August 5, 2011...

Claude Neal
Jul 30, 2011
Visitation: Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 5pm-9pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Monday, August 1, 2011 from 8am-1pm at Ott & Lee Morton. Services: 2pm Monday, August 1, 2011 at Springfield Baptist Church in Morton. Burial: Piney Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral in Morton.
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