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.
Robby Thompson
Mar 27, 2018
Robby C. Thompson
Morton
Robby C. Thompson, age 53 a resident of Brandon died surrounded by his loving family at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson Tuesday March 27, 2018 following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Friday March 30, 2018...
James Tullos Jr.
Mar 26, 2018
James Cleo Tullos Jr., 82, passed away Mon. March 26, 2018 at his home in Brandon, MS. Private family funeral services will be held at a later date. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling arrangements.
Mr. Tullos was born in Mize, MS and was currently a resident of Brandon, MS. He is preceded...
Thomas "Tommy" Clark
Mar 25, 2018
Thomas Richard “Tommy” Clark, 72, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held 4 pm Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 2:30 pm until 3:45 pm at the funeral...
Gerald "Jerry" Frances, Jr.
Mar 24, 2018
Gerald "Jerry" Marshall Frances, Jr., born July 18, 1953, passed away Saturday the 24th of March, 2018. Marshall is the beloved husband of Sheila Thomas Frances, father of Neil Coig (Stephanie), stepfather of April Wilson (Douglas) and Will Singleterry (Rebecca) and brother of Patricia Warren, Sherry Hostnick (Richard), Ric Frances (Mary) and Jan Mullen (Bill). Papaw Moosh is survived...
James "Jim" Mcbrayer
Mar 23, 2018
James “Jim” Herbert McBrayer, 94, died Fri. March 23, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. March 26, 2018 from 9:30am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with funeral services at 11am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.
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George Wolfe, Jr.
Mar 23, 2018
Rev. George Morris Wolfe, Jr.
Brandon, MS
Rev. George Morris Wolfe, Jr.,73, passed away unexpectedly at the Baptist Hospital on Friday, March 23, 2018. Visitation will be 11am until 1:45pm Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will follow at 2pm in the chapel of the...
Billie Grimes
Mar 23, 2018
Billie Joyce Clark Grimes
Ridgeland, MS
Billie Joyce Clark Grimes, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 23, 2018.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 26 between 12:00 and 2:00 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home, 1360 W. Government St. Brandon, MS. Funeral services will...
Howard Lee, Sr.
Mar 21, 2018
Howard Philip Lee, Sr.
Brandon, MS
Howard Philip Lee, Sr., 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at home. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, March 23, 2018, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and starting at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Flowood Baptist Church in Flowood,...
Mayrene Messer
Mar 21, 2018
Mayrene was born May 9, 1921 to Rosalie D’Antoni Tuminello and Anthony Tuminello Sr. in Clarksdale, Miss. She died at her residence on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mayrene was pre-deceased by her husband, Raymond G. Messer, Sr., siblings John Tuminello, Richard Vincent Tuminello, Doris Mansour, Anthony Tuminello, Jr. and one Great Grandson, Philip P....
Mary Arender
Mar 21, 2018
Mary Earl Arender, age 83, and a resident of MS Care Center at Morton passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 23, 2018 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reggie Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in the Morton Memorial Gardens...
Donald Vaughn
Mar 20, 2018
Donald Mahlon Vaughn, son of Mahlon and Dorothy Vaughn of Aberdeen, Mississippi, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the age of 72. He is survived by his brother, Richard H. Vaughn, his nieces Jennifer Emerson and Lisa Strum, and his nephews, Wayne Vaughn, David Vaughn and Jason Rule.
Donnie graduated high school in Aberdeen, Mississippi and received...
Harvey Greer
Mar 19, 2018
Harvey L. Greer, 76, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab. Visitation is 5-8 pm Wednesday and 9-10:30 am Thursday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A Graveside service will be held at 11 am Thursday at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl. Rev. Tony Tennison will officiate.
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Robert Barber
Mar 18, 2018
Robert Allen Barber
Burns, MS
Robert Allen Barber, 50, joined his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Visitation will be 9am – 11am Saturday, March 24, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Raleigh, MS. A Funeral service will follow at 11am at the church with the graveside to follow in the Barber...
Doris Aultman
Mar 18, 2018
Doris Powell Aultman, 91, passed away Sun. March 18, 2018 at Merit Health Rankin Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. March 20, 2018 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am Wed. March 21, 2018 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...
Choyce Rutherford
Mar 17, 2018
Choyce D. Rutherford, age 72, and a resident of Pelahatchie, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Leesburg Baptist Church with Bro. Joseph Oster and Bro. Jon Marc Vanlandingham officiating.
Private graveside services will be at Harrisville Baptist...
Infant Gavin Harrell
Mar 17, 2018
Infant Gavin Scott Harrell
Pelahatchie, MS
Gavin Scott Harrell, age 2 months passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Merit Rankin Hospital in Brandon. Visitation was held 10am-1pm Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Salem Baptist Church in Raleigh. Services were held 2pm Wednesday at the church with burial in Pleasant Hill Baptist...
Clarence Robertson, Jr.
Mar 16, 2018
Clarence Thomas Robertson, Sr., 84, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Promise Hospital in Vicksburg, M S. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Friday, March 16, 2018 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held 12-2 pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Robertson was...
Mary Dobres
Mar 16, 2018
Mary Lou Burnham Dobres, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 in Crystal River, FL.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Lodebar Cemetery with Rev. Larry Patrick officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon.
...Frances "Fran" Rester
Mar 13, 2018
Frances “Fran” Helen Rester, 84, of Brandon, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at her home. A Celebration of Life for Mama Fran will be Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Crossgates UMC with Rev. Chris Cumbest and Rev. John Moore officiating. Entombment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, March 15, 2018...
Rita Strachan
Mar 13, 2018
Rita Faye Strachan
Pearl, MS
Rita Faye Harmon Strachan, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at her home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will be 12 Noon in the chapel of the funeral home with...
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