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.
John Gayle, Jr.
May 12, 2016
John Russell Gayle, Jr was born in Smithville, Virginia to John Russell Gayle, Sr and Elizabeth Gayle. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter Shawn, son Jim (Darla), Stepson Jeff (Beth) Pace, granddaughter Noe’l Griggs, grandson Trenton Gayle, and great-grandson Houston Griggs. He is also survived by his brother Jack Gayle and sister-in-law Pat, and a host of nieces...
Caroline Bryant
May 11, 2016
Caroline Jewel Bryant, 2, passed away Wed. May 11, 2016. Visitation will be held on Fri. May 13, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Sat. May 14, 2016 from 9am-10:30am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am Sat. May 14, 2016 at Meadow Grove Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with a 1pm graveside service to...
Frances Ware
May 11, 2016
Mrs. Frances Irene Ware, age 71, a resident of Conehatta, died Wednesday May 11, 2016, at the University Medical Center in Jackson, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am, Saturday, May 14, 2016, from the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Sebastopol Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Wilbur Otis Dennison
May 10, 2016
Wilbur Otis Dennison, Jr., 88, a resident of Ludlow, MS died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Mr. Dennison was a native of Laconia, NH and was the son of Wilbur...
Eugie Ross Williams
May 8, 2016
Eugie Ross Williams, 84, a resident of Mendenhall, MS died Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Byram, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the County Line Baptist Church Cemetery in Mendenhall, MS. Rev. Mickey Ferguson will officiate the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home...
Adolphus C. Crotwell
May 7, 2016
Adolphus C. Crotwell Morton Mr. Adolphus C. Crotwell, age 96, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Visitation was held 2-5pm Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 1-1:45pm Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held 2pm Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Ott & Lee...
Doris Burns
May 7, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Doris R. Burns will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from the Sharon Baptist Church in Smith County with Bro. Jimmy Arender and Bro. Dean Cook officiating. Interment will follow in the Sharon Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:30...
Johnny Robinson
May 7, 2016
Johnny R. Robinson, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Baptist Hospital. Visitation will be 6-8pm Monday, May 9, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 11am Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Rehobeth Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. Interment will follow in Rehobeth Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Terry Smith...
Terry Honeycutt
May 6, 2016
Terry England Honeycutt Brandon Terry England Honeycutt, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 6, 2016 as a result of cancer. Visitation is 5-8pm Friday, May 13, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 2pm Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. There will be an Interment service 3pm Sunday,...
Mary Odom
May 5, 2016
Mary Nell Odom Brandon, MS Mary Nell Latham Odom, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS. Graveside Services will be held Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 5 pm at Magee City Cemetery in Magee, MS. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
Marjorie Leora Welsh
May 4, 2016
Marjorie Foss Welsh Brandon, MS Marjorie Leora Foss Welsh, 88, joined her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm Friday, May 6, 2016, at Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon, MS. Mrs. Welsh was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 3, 1927 to Oscar and Muriel Foss. Marjorie was very active in...
Mrs. Barbara Johnson
May 3, 2016
Barbara Kent Wright Johnson, age 84, a resident of Jackson, died Tuesday May, 3, 2016, at the University Medical Center in Jackson, following a brief illness. Graveside Services will be conducted at 2pm Friday, May, 6, 2016, at the Tuscola Cemetery near Lena. Visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...
Idella "Dell" Charlotte Walling Hankins
May 2, 2016
Idella “Dell” Charlotte Walling Hankins, 92, died Monday, May 02, 2016 at Plainview Assisted Living in Richland, MS. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. Chapel Service at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial will follow in Brandon Memorial...
Allan Roberts
Apr 29, 2016
Allan Wayne Roberts, 67, a resident of Brandon, MS went to be with the Lord Friday, April 29, 2016 at the MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held 10 am Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with the interment at 3 pm Wednesday at the Mulhearn Memorial Park...
Bobbye Imbragulio
Apr 28, 2016
Bobbye Jean Rainey Imbragulio of Jackson, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 28 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with visitation at 1:00 PM. Bobbye Jean was born on September 13, 1936 in Meridian, MS to...
Mary Pittman Sellers
Apr 27, 2016
Mary Jenell Pittman Sellers departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 9 am until 10:45 am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. A service celebrating her life will be held at the funeral home at 11 am Saturday, with burial at...
Tristan "T-Byrd" Byrd
Apr 26, 2016
Tristan Gene Byrd Brandon, MS Tristan Gene Byrd, “T-Byrd”, 19, joined his Heavenly Father on April 26, 2016. A visitation will be held 5 – 8pm on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 3pm Saturday in the Chapel of the funeral home. Tristan graduated from Brandon High School and...
Emmett Tynes
Apr 26, 2016
Emmett Tynes, 95, passed away Tues. April 26, 2016 at the Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Fri. April 29, 2016 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm Sat. April 30, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to...
Janette Yount
Apr 25, 2016
Janette Cook Yount Morton Mrs. Janette Cook Yount, age 61, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at her residence. Her visitation was held 5-9pm Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton . Funeral services were held 2pm Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with...
Joyce Huff Arender
Apr 25, 2016
Joyce Huff Arender, 78, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation is 5-7 pm Tuesday April 26, 2016 and 10 am Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 11 am Wednesday at the funeral home with burial in Antioch Cemetery in Rankin County. Mrs. Arender was a native and lifelong resident...
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