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.
Arthur Morton
Feb 21, 2016
Arthur Jefferson Morton passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on February, 21, 2016, while at his home in Brandon, Mississippi. Jeff was born on February 17, 1941 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of his loving parents, Arthur Wilson "Slick" Morton and Jane Lawton Morton, both of whom predeceased him. Jeff is survived by his wife, Billye Sanderson...
Capitola Everett
Feb 20, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Capitola Everett will be conducted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 11:30 am from the Ott & Lee Chapel with Dr. Jim Everett officiating. Interment will follow in the Ephesus Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Monday, February 22, 2016 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and...
Joe Reeder, Iii
Feb 20, 2016
Joe Fifer Reeder, III Pelahatchie, MS He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; and sets me on high places. II Samuel 22:34 Joe Reeder, 53, peacefully passed away at his home on February 20th, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA but long-term resident of Brandon...
Verdie Simmons
Feb 19, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Verdie Marie Simmons will be conducted on Monday morning, February 22, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Eastern Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Monday morning beginning at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Mrs. Simmons...
James Morgan
Feb 18, 2016
James Dorman Morgan was born February 17, 1973 at Lackey Hospital in Forest to his parents: James Jerry & Helen Fortenberry Morgan and passed away one day after his 42nd birthday at his home in Newton County, Thursday, February 18, 2016. A longtime resident of Forest, and most recently a resident of Newton for the past twelve years, James was...
Mildred Trent
Feb 18, 2016
Mildred Trent Brandon, MS Mildred Trent, 76, passed away Thurs. Feb. 18, 2016 at her home in Brandon, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS handled arrangements. Mrs. Trent was born in Wise County, VA and has been a resident of Brandon, MS for the past 18 years. She was a member of the Brandon Baptist Church in...
Louis Crenshaw
Feb 17, 2016
A service celebrating the life and remembering golf professional Louis Crenshaw, a longtime participant of the Community Chorus Association of Meridian, will be conducted Friday afternoon, February 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm from the Ott & Lee Chapel. Interment will follow in the Newton Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday evening, February 18, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 8:00...
Dr. Byron A. "Pat" Clendinning
Feb 16, 2016
Dr. Byron Arthur “Pat” Clendinning, 89, of Brandon, Miss., died peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson from complications following hip repair surgery. A native of McComb, Dr. Clendinning was born May 21, 1926, the first-born son of Byron Arthur and Leah Marguerite Davison Clendinning, and older brother of Stanley Fred Clendinning, Having moved to Jackson,...
James Franklin "Frank" Moss
Feb 16, 2016
Mr. James Franklin "Frank" Moss age 73, passed away at his residence Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in Pelahatchie, MS. Funeral Services were held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton, MS. Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the funeral home....
Richard Freibert
Feb 16, 2016
After many months of illness, Richard Maurice “Dick” Freibert (89) achieved his desire to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born March 9, 1926 in Springdale, KY to the late Joseph A. Freibert and Amelia S. Freibert. He is also preceded in death by his 3 brothers, Joseph, Thomas and Raymond; his son,...
Tony Buckley
Feb 15, 2016
Graveside Services Thursday, Feb. 18th at 12 Noon. Sand Springs Baptist Church Hwy. 503 North Hickory, MS Visitation: 10am to service time at Sand Springs Cemetery Hickory, MS Tony Randall Buckley, age 53, a resident of Hickory, died Monday, February 15, 2016 in Smith County. Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Thursday, February 18, 2016, from Sand Springs...
Faye Lang
Feb 14, 2016
Faye R. Lang, 77, a resident of Madison, MS died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Ross Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 pm Tuesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Rev. Tim Pace and Rev. Gene...
Nadia Lay
Feb 14, 2016
Nadia A. Lay, 84, a resident of Chattanooga, TN, formerly of Florence, MS went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center in Chattanooga, TN. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 4 until 7 pm and again Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 12 Noon until the 1 pm Service in...
Kathryn Gordin
Feb 11, 2016
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30am Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Eastern Cemetery in Forest. The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Bro. Lawrence Poole will officiate. Kathryn Nell Berryhill Gordin was born 12/4/ 1930, in Memphis, TN to Louise and Fred Berryhill. She had one brother, Fred Berryhill,...
Dottie Torinese
Feb 11, 2016
Dorothy “Dottie” Taylor Torinese, age 71, a resident of Forest, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 11, 2016, following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am followed by the memorial service at 11:30 am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Rev....
Patton Courtney
Feb 11, 2016
Patton Heath Courtney, age 42, a resident of Morton passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Jackson. Visitation was held 6pm to 9pm Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 3pm Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Line Creek Baptist Cemetery. Bro....
Rev. J.C. Renfroe
Feb 11, 2016
SERVICES: 3 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 AT CROSSGATES BAPTIST CHURCH PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL AT REHOBETH CEMETERY VISITATION: 11:30 AM SATURDAY AT CROSSGATES BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. C. Renfroe (Johnnie Calvin), a proud life-time resident of Pearl, MS, went to be with his LORD and his wife, Vesta (who preceded him in death by only one week) on Thursday, Feb....
Hugh Gray
Feb 11, 2016
Mr. Hugh Luther Gray, age 93, a resident of Brandon passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his residence. Visitation was held 10am-12pm Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Graveside services and burial were held 1:30pm Saturday at Crossroads Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Keith Grubbs and Bro. John Vaughn officiated the services. Arrangements were...
Forrest Jones
Feb 9, 2016
Forrest Howard Jones, 80, a resident of Yazoo City, MS died Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a memorial service at a later time. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Mr. Jones was a native of Swiftown, MS. He was the son...
Jeri Jaggar
Feb 9, 2016
Jeri Jaggar Brandon, MS Jeri Jaggar, 71, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation was Friday, February 12, 2016 from 1 pm until the 2 pm Service in the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial followed in Brandon Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jeremy...
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