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.
Thomas Doty
Nov 19, 2016
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our entire family announces the untimely passing of Thomas Y Doty, our beloved “Tommy”, on November 19, 2016 at age 44. Beloved husband and best friend of Sandy Doty, (Taylor) for 15 wonderful, memory-filled years and the cherished and proud father of 2 daughters, Rayna (13), Harper (10) and 1 son...
James Mccown
Nov 19, 2016
James Gilbert McCown Brandon, MS James Gilbert McCown, 79, a resident of Brandon, MS went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at his home, with his loving family gathered around him. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 1 until 3 pm at Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon. Funeral Services will begin at 3...
Deloris Monk
Nov 18, 2016
Deloris Goss Monk, age 75, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 11am Monday November 21, 2016, at the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the Ridge Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5pm-8pm Sunday, November 20, 2016. Rev. Joe Smith...
Rev. Allen Blackburn
Nov 17, 2016
Funeral services for the Rev. Allen R. Blackburn will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from the Ott & Lee Chapel with the Rev. Carey Bass and Rev. Terry Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in the Providence Lutheran Cemetery at Raleigh with military honors under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation...
Jack O'Neal Traxler
Nov 16, 2016
Jack O'Neal Traxler Polkville Jack O’Neal Traxler passed from this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Huffman Traxler, three daughters: Terri Buckelew (Rodney), Lisa Windham (George), and Melaney Myers. He leaves behind four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, brother Edward Traxler (Jackie) and sister...
Betty Jo Talbert
Nov 15, 2016
Mrs. Betty Jo Talbert, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:00 pm from the Chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS with Bro. Marty Wilson conducting the services. Visitation services were held on Thursday, November 17,...
Tommy Jack Shoemaker
Nov 13, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Jack Shoemaker will be conducted at 2 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Boles officiating. Interment will follow in the Clifton Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, November 16,...
Jimmie Routh
Nov 12, 2016
Jimmie Sue Routh Florence, MS Jimmie Sue Welch Routh, 71, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, November 14 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services are at 11am Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Routh...
Frank Joyner
Nov 12, 2016
Frank A. Joyner, 90, a resident of Flowood, MS passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS. A graveside service will be held 11 am Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the The Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Visitation will be held from Tuesday from 9-10 am at Ott and Lee Funeral...
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...
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