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.
Bjorn Olsen
Nov 11, 2016
Bjorn Olsen, 80, peacefully passed away Friday, November 11,2016 in Brandon, Mississippi. Bjorn was born April 15, 1936 in Bergen, Norway to Bjarne and Signa Olsen. He is survived by his daughters, Anita Olsen-Yracheta (Dan) of Los Angeles, California and Arlene Olsen-Caropino of Henderson, Nevada; five grandchildren, Matt and Danielle Yracheta and Brandon, Alyssa and Brian Caropino all of California;...
James Gordon Mason
Nov 11, 2016
James Gordon Mason, 77, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday, November 14, 2016 with burial in the Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 2-5 pm at the funeral home....
Ethel May Tadlock
Nov 10, 2016
Ethel M. Tadlock Pearl, MS Ethel May Houston Tadlock, 83, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson, MS surrounded by family. Ethel was the daughter of the late Luther and Geneva May Houston of Union, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Nell Gilmore and Betty Jo Germany. She was born...
Marissa Russum
Nov 9, 2016
Marissa Nanney Russum, 55, daughter of Doris Nanney and the late Wayne Nanney, died in her sleep early Wednesday morning Nov. 9, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thurs. Nov. 10, 2016 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Fri. Nov. 11, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel...
Betty Jewel Fisher
Nov 9, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jewel Fisher will be conducted at 2 pm on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kent Grice officiating. Interment will follow in the Easter n Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be from 5 pm - 8 pm...
Betty Joyce Tatum
Nov 7, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Joyce Tatum will be conducted at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from the Union Church of God with Bro. O.A. Robbins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the church....
Nellie Shaw
Nov 7, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Shaw will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Duncan and Bro. Paul Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the Antioch-Steele Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Music for the service will be provided by...
Flora Bell Harrell
Nov 6, 2016
Visitation: 5-8pm Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services: 2pm Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. 601-732-6571.
Mary Lawrence
Nov 5, 2016
Mary Catherine Triplett Lawrence, age 88, a resident of Forest, MS, died peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2016, bringing to an end a decade of slow decline. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest, MS, following visitation from 5 to 7 pm. Rev. James Young will officiate at...
Dorothy "Punkum" Berry
Nov 4, 2016
Dorothy “Punkum” Berry Pearl, MS Dorothy Rose “Punkum” Berry, 79, passed away, November 4, 2016 at St. Dominic Hospital. Memorial Services to be announced at a later date. Punkum was born in Dubbs, MS on May 6, 1937 to Thomas and Hassie Betts Coaten. Survivors include her son, Robert Nelson Berry (Wanda) of Lena, MS; daughter, Amy Berry Baker of...
Marcelle White
Nov 4, 2016
Marcelle Webb White, 89, of Forest, Mississippi, died peacefully in her home on the morning of November 4, 2016. Visitation will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest on Monday, November 7, 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, November 8 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Pastors Dr. Joe Pate and Dr....
Carl Corley
Nov 3, 2016
Carl Vernon Corley, 94, departed Earth on November 3, 2016. A native of Florence, Rankin County, MS, Mr. Corley was a long time resident of Zachary, LA. After graduating from Florence High School Mr. Corley worked for a year as an outdoor sign painter for Coca Cola Bottling in Jackson, MS. During WWII Carl enlisted in the Marine Corps where...
Neil Boyd
Oct 31, 2016
Neil Anthony Boyd, 42, of Jacksonville, FL passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2016. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Brandon Baptist Church, with a memorial service immediately following . Neil is survived by his father Michael C. Boyd (wife Joan), his mother Toni Jackson Boyd, both of Brandon, MS, his sister Dana Spurrier (husband...
Mary Green
Oct 30, 2016
Mary Miles Green, age 83, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at MS. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be held 5-8pm Monday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and will be held 12:30pm to 1:30 pm Tuesday. Services will be held 2pm Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral...
Yolanda Woodrick
Oct 29, 2016
Yolanda M. Woodrick, 66, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Hope Fellowship Church at 500 N. College Street, Brandon, MS 39042. Visitation will be held from 6 pm until 7 pm at the church....
Warren T. Jones
Oct 29, 2016
Mr. Warren T. Jones, age 72 passed away at his residence in Walnut Grove, MS on Saturday, October 29, 2016. There will be no services at this time. Mr. Jones attended the Crossroads Church of God in Walnut Grove, MS. He loved to deer hunt, rabbit hunting and he enjoyed fishing. He loved his dogs and especially loved the pit...
R A Brooks
Oct 28, 2016
R A Brooks, 92, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Madden Lighthouse. Visitation is 5-8 pm Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Services are 11 am Monday at the funeral home with burial in Cash Cemetery with military rites. Mr. Brooks was a lifelong resident of Lena and was a longtime member...
Sidney M. (Mickey) Beaver
Oct 28, 2016
Sidney M. (Mickey) Beaver, 77 passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm Monday, October 31, 2016 at the MS State Veterans Cemetery in Newton. There will be no visitation. Rev. Bobby Warren will officiate. Mickey was a native and lifelong resident of Scott County. He was currently a member...
Judith Roberson
Oct 27, 2016
Funeral Services are 1pm on Thurs. Nov. 3, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Nov. 2, 2016 from 5pm-7pm and on Thurs. Nov. 3, 2016 from 12pm-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Willie Blalock
Oct 27, 2016
Willie Pruitt Blalock, 81, passed away Thurs. Oct. 27, 2016 at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Oct. 29, 2016 from 5pm-7pm and on Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 from 1pm-2pm at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Sun. Oct. 30, 2016 at...
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