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.

Bernardine Mashburn

Bernardine Mashburn

Apr 30, 2018

Bernardine Mashburn

Pelahatchie, MS

Bernardine Elizabeth Howell Mashburn, 58, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018.  Services are 10am Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.  Visitation will be 5-7pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS....

James L. "Jimmie" Ott

James L. "Jimmie" Ott

Apr 29, 2018

JAMES L. OTT

Morton, MS

James L Ott, 82, was at home with his heartbroken family, as he quietly slipped from life into death.  Because of his strong Christian faith, he left with neither regrets or disappointments about the life he had been given.  He loved his life but did not fear death....

Florence Thompson

Florence Thompson

Apr 29, 2018

Florence M Thompson

Morton, MS

Florence Thompson a resident of the Leesburg community  passed away Monday April 30, 2018 at Ms Care Center in Morton MS

A life long resident of the Leesburg Community Mrs Florence, enjoyed  quilting, making ceramics, she loved her family,and took great pride in giving things to everyone she...

Gerald Doyce "Bubba" Gilmer, Jr.

Gerald Doyce "Bubba" Gilmer, Jr.

Apr 27, 2018

Gerald Doyce “Bubba” Gilmer, Jr., age 46 and a resident of Brandon, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 pm, Monday, April 30, 2018 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Kitchings officiating. Interment in the Lena Cemetery under the direction of Ott &...

Francine "Frannie" Gilmer

Francine "Frannie" Gilmer

Apr 27, 2018

Francine “Frannie” Louise Gilmer, 47, passed away Fri. April 27, 2018 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Tues. May 1, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Flowood, MS with visitation being held from 9am-10:45am prior to the funeral services at the church. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Ray Taylor,...

Baby Delaney Townsend

Baby Delaney Townsend

Apr 27, 2018

Baby Delaney Grace Townsend

Pelahatchie, MS

Baby Delaney Grace Townsend was born April 27, 2018 and passed away on April 27, 2018 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 10am at Concord Baptist Church with graveside service following.  Bro. Christian Pruett will officiate the services. ...

Lois Anne Pearce

Lois Anne Pearce

Apr 26, 2018

Lois Anne Kiefer Pearce passed away on April 26 after a brief illness. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 25, 1939 to Richard Kiefer and Anne Marie (Glazer) Kiefer. The family moved to Richmond, VA where Lois attended St. Benedict Elementary School and St. Gertrude’s High School.  She graduated in 1960 from Notre Dame College in Baltimore...

Jewel Frank

Jewel Frank

Apr 26, 2018

Jewel H. Frank, 91, passed away in Morton, MS on April 26, 2018 after a short illness. She was a longtime former resident of Clarksdale and worked for Powers and Company for many years.

She leaves behind a son, William R. Allen and a daughter-in-law, Deborah R. Allen, both of Forest.  A memorial...

Rev. William Grant Jr.

Rev. William Grant Jr.

Apr 26, 2018

William Henry Grant, Jr., 70, went to be with the Lord on the 26th of April 2018 at his home in Madison after an extended illness.  His funeral service will held at 10:30am on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS followed by internment at Floral Hills Cemetery in Pearl, MS....

Leon Stuart

Leon Stuart

Apr 26, 2018

Leon Stuart, age 71, and a resident of Morton passed away on Thursday April 26 2018.

Services will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 1pm from the Ott and Lee Chapel in Morton MS, with Bro. Donnie Stuart and Bro. Barron Price officiating. Interment will be at Cooperville Baptist Church Cemetery under the...

Lois Parker

Lois Parker

Apr 25, 2018

Lois Travisteen Renfroe Parker, joined her husband of 62 years, William Howard Parker, in death on April 25, 2018, surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her 3 children: daughter, Kay Parker (Toby) Gatewood, of Pelahatchie, MS; son, Steve Parker of Clinton, MS; and daughter, Amy Parker Jones of Colorado Springs, CO; and a daughter-in-law Claudia Parker of...

Valentina Henson

Valentina Henson

Apr 24, 2018

Valentina “Tina” Cassino Henson, 60, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, MS.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 27, 2018 at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Flowood, MS. Visitation will be held from 10 am until 11:00 am at the church. She will...

Mattie Bounds

Mattie Bounds

Apr 23, 2018

Mattie “Christie” Christine Bounds, age 69, a resident of Brandon, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018.

A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 10:00 am from Ott and Lee Funeral Home, Brandon with visitation from 9:00 am until 9:45 am. Graveside services will be at 2:00pm at Middleton United Methodist...

Frances Mason

Frances Mason

Apr 22, 2018

Frances Earl Mason

Florence, MS

Frances Earl Mason, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Magee, MS.  Funeral Services will be 1pm Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation starting at 11am.  Burial was in Glenwood Memorial Park in Richland,...

Infant Levi Dennis

Infant Levi Dennis

Apr 21, 2018

Infant Levi James Dennis entered into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.

Private graveside services will be in the presence of immediate family...

Alan Richardson

Alan Richardson

Apr 19, 2018

Alan Paul Richardson

Jackson,  MS

Mr. Alan Paul Richardson, age 65, a resident of Jackson, but formerly of California passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home.  A memorial service will be conducted 2pm Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Strong Tower Church on Hwy. 13, Morton, MS.  Arrangements were entrusted to...

Sheila Mcgee

Sheila Mcgee

Apr 19, 2018

Sheila Fay McGee, age 58 of Brandon, MS passed peacefully on Thursday, April 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Sheila was born to the late Willette and Wilma Fay Beard of Brandon MS on July 14, 1959. Sheila married Mike McGee from Morton, MS in September 1977.  Brandon Native, Sheila and Mike made Brandon their home and the...

Pascal Patton

Pascal Patton

Apr 16, 2018

Pascal Dyer Patton, age 74 of Brandon passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland.

Pascal was born on December 28, 1943 in Jackson to the late Thomas W. Patton, Sr. and Ima Mae Holmes Patton.

Pascal was a longtime resident of Brandon where he was a member of...

Ruby Anne Rayner

Ruby Anne Rayner

Apr 15, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Anne Batte Rayner, age 71 and a resident of Brandon passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Tam Maddox will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in...

Martha Jordan

Martha Jordan

Apr 15, 2018

Martha Wilson Jordan

Mrs. Martha Jordan, age 84 passed away after a long illness on Sunday, April 15, 2018,  at her residence.  Visitation will be held 5pm-9pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.  Services will be held 10am Thursday, April 19, 2018 in the Ott & Lee Chapel in...

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