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.

Sally Joyce "Gray" Lyle

Sally Joyce "Gray" Lyle

Jun 11, 2016

Mrs. Sally Joyce “Gray” Lyle, age 84, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Brandon, MS. Funeral service were held on Monday, June 13, 2016, 11:00 am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with Rev. Chris Cumbest presiding. Visitation service was held at 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Ott and Lee...

Marjorie Wilson

Marjorie Wilson

Jun 10, 2016

Visit: 6-9 pm Tuesday and 9 am Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS Service: 10 am Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Richland Interment: Richland Cemetery

Jackie Hunt

Jackie Hunt

Jun 9, 2016

Funeral Services are 11am on Sat. June 11, 2016 at the Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. June 11, 2016 from 9am-10:45am at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 3pm on Sat. June 11, 2016 at the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in McCool, MS.

Wesley Moudy, Jr.

Wesley Moudy, Jr.

Jun 8, 2016

SERVICES: 11 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON VISITATION: 10 AM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE Wesley B. Moudy, Jr., 60, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 10 am Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 11 am Saturday...

Evelyn Weeks

Evelyn Weeks

Jun 8, 2016

Evelyn Weeks Pelahatchie Evelyn Weeks, age 88, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Visitation was held 9:30am – 1:30pm Friday, June 10, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Services were held 2pm Friday at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Morton Memorial...

Lori Langford

Lori Langford

Jun 6, 2016

Lori W. Langford, 51 fought a valiant 5 year battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer and on Monday June 6, 2016 while at home our loving Lord wrapped his arms around her and took her pain away. Lori was born in Valdosta, GA and has been a resident of Brandon, MS since 1975. She was a member of Hangar Church...

Helen Braswell

Helen Braswell

Jun 5, 2016

Helen Stodghill Braswell, 90, a resident of Brandon, MS died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm Saturday, June 11, 2016 with visitation just prior to the service from 2-3 pm. Bro. Daniel Dukes will officiate the services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of...

Phil Phillips

Phil Phillips

Jun 5, 2016

Phil Philliips Morton Phil Phillips, age 58, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at St. Dominics Hospital in Jackson. His visitation was held 5:30pm – 8pm Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 11:30am-12:45pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held 1pm Wednesday at the Ott &...

Dottie Tillman

Dottie Tillman

Jun 4, 2016

SERVICES: 11am Tues. June 7th Ott & Lee Chapel - Forest Visitation: 5pm-8pm Mon. June 6th and 9am-10:30am Tues. prior to service at 11am Interment: Eastern Cemetery Dorothy "Dottie" Horn Tillman, 65, a resident of Forest, MS, passed away June 4th, 2016, at Lackey Memorial Hospital. Dottie was a lifelong resident of Forest where she attended and graduated from Forest...

Wesley Shoop

Wesley Shoop

Jun 3, 2016

Visitation: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS Service: 2:00pm Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS Wesley L. Shoop, a 40 year resident of Brandon, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on June 3, 2016. He was...

Nancy Ann Bushey

Nancy Ann Bushey

Jun 3, 2016

SERVICES: 4:30 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENS VISITATION 5-8 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON

Winston L. Gilmore, Jr.

Winston L. Gilmore, Jr.

Jun 2, 2016

SERVICES: 3 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRADNON VISITATION: 2 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE

Joyce Allen

Joyce Allen

Jun 1, 2016

Visit: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Friday, June 3, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS Service:11:00am Saturday, June 4, 2016 at First Baptist Church Fannin with visitation starting at 10:00am until service time Interment: First Baptist Church Fannin Cemetery Joyce Magee Allen Brandon, MS Joyce Magee Allen, 86, of Brandon passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Born May...

Billy Hobby

Billy Hobby

May 31, 2016

Billy Joe Hobby, 81, passed away Tues. May 31, 2016 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 2, 2016 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and on Fri. June 3, 2016 from 10am-10:45am at Brandon Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be at 11am...

Eugene Adcock

Eugene Adcock

May 31, 2016

Eugene Adcock, 78, passed away Tues. May 31, 2016 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Thurs. June 2, 2016 from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am on Fri. June 3, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial...

Betty Arlean Goza

Betty Arlean Goza

May 31, 2016

Betty Arlean Goza, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2016 and 12 noon Thursday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 2 pm Thursday at the funeral home with burial in Lakeland Place Garden Park in Brandon. Betty was a native of Sunflower...

Douglas Hillman

Douglas Hillman

May 29, 2016

Douglass Hillman, 73, passed away Sun. May 29, 2016 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. June 3, 2016 from 12pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services are 2pm on Fri. June 3, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Mr. Hillman...

Don Roberts Sr.

Don Roberts Sr.

May 29, 2016

Don Roberts Sr. Morton Don Roberts Sr., age 68, a resident of Morton passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. His visitation was held 5-8pm Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 10am Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with...

Gail Janotta

Gail Janotta

May 29, 2016

Donna Gail Janotta, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services are 1:30pm Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Rehobeth Baptist Church in Rankin County, MS. Visitation will start at 11:00am Saturday until 1:00pm Saturday prior to the service. Interment will follow in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery. Donna Gail...

Diane Vanderford Russum

Diane Vanderford Russum

May 29, 2016

Georgia Diane Vanderford Russum, 51, left a legacy of overwhelming love and kindness which will remain in the hearts of her friends and family for an eternity. She was born in Mendenhall, MS on September 3, 1964. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 29, 2016. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 5 until 8 pm...

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