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.

Sandra Fendlason

Sandra Fendlason

Sep 10, 2016

Sandra Thomas Fendlason, 62, went to be with her son on Sat. Sept. 10, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Sept. 13, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Wed. Sept. 14, 2016 from 10am-10:45am at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 11am on Wed. Sept. 14, 2016...

Joan Carlton

Joan Carlton

Sep 7, 2016

JoAn “JoJo” Wengert Carlton Brandon, MS JoAn Wengert Carlton, “JoJo” as she was known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital Belhaven in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 4 until 5 pm at Flowood Baptist Church, Flowood, MS. Memorial Services will...

Charles Roy, Jr.

Charles Roy, Jr.

Sep 7, 2016

Charles Richard “Ric” Roy, Jr, 64, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Charles W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center in West Palm Beach following a bacterial bloodstream infection. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Cathryn (Conerly) Roy; his three sons and daughters-in-law, Cliff and Melissa Roy, Ricky and Arika Roy, and Colin...

Donna Wallace

Donna Wallace

Sep 6, 2016

Donna Lyn Wallace, age 45, a lifelong resident of Morton passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were conducted at 11am, Thursday, September 8, 2016 from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton with interment in the Line Creek Baptist Cemetery....

Dr. Robert Tarver

Dr. Robert Tarver

Sep 6, 2016

Dr. Robert S. Tarver Brandon, MS Dr. Robert Sidney Tarver, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be 5-8pm Friday, September 9, 2016, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be 1pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 12 Noon. Bob will...

Ernest Smith

Ernest Smith

Sep 5, 2016

Ernest E. Smith, age 68, a resident of Raleigh, died Monday September 5, 2016 at the Forrest General Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2pm Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the Leaf River Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Danny Dickerson officiated. Mr. Smith...

Micah Barber

Micah Barber

Sep 3, 2016

Micah Wayne Barber, 38, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his residence. Visitation is 5-8 pm Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and 10 am Thursday at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church. Services are 11 am Thursday at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. Micah was a loving and caring father, son, brother,...

Infant Erika Dakota Phillips

Infant Erika Dakota Phillips

Sep 3, 2016

Funeral Service: Saturday September 10, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Ott and Lee in MortonVisitation: Friday September 9, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 9:00 am until 10:45 am.Interment: Parkway Baptist Church Cemetery in Morton, MS Miss Erika Dakota Phillips, age...

Linda Shirl Messer

Linda Shirl Messer

Sep 2, 2016

Linda Shirl Messer, 66, a resident of Cordova, TN passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Mrs. Messer was a native of Peoria, IL. She was the daughter of Don Cosgrove and Shirly...

John Rex Quinn, Sr.

John Rex Quinn, Sr.

Sep 2, 2016

John Rex “Buck” Quinn, Sr., 83, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home in Brandon. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Monday, September 5, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held from 10 am until 11 am at the funeral home. Rev....

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Sep 2, 2016

Juanita Pittman Smith, 88, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away on Friday September 2, 2016 in Brandon, MS. A service will be held at 10 am Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS with interment in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 pm...

Thomas Key Sr.

Thomas Key Sr.

Sep 2, 2016

Thomas Eugene Key Sr., 76, passed away Fri. Sept. 2, 2016 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Sept. 3, 2016 from 5pm-8pm and on Sun. Sept. 4, 2016 from 1:30pm-2:15pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2:30pm on Sun. Sept. 4, 2016 at the Ott...

Winnie Faye Thompson

Winnie Faye Thompson

Aug 31, 2016

Winnie Faye Phillips Thompson Morton Winnie Faye Thompson, age 81, a resident of Morton passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at her residence. Visitation was held 5-8pm Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 2pm Friday, September 02, 2016 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Hodge...

Linda Alexander

Linda Alexander

Aug 31, 2016

Linda Alexander, 59, passed away Wed. Aug. 31, 2016 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Sept. 3, 2016 from 10am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside services are 2pm on Sat. Sept. 3, 2016 at the Sandtown Methodist Cemetery in Philadelphia, MS. Mrs. Alexander was born in Forest,...

Seth Wayne Barker

Seth Wayne Barker

Aug 30, 2016

Seth Wayne Barker, 23, a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on August 30, 2016 in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church in Brandon, MS with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 pm until 7 pm Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Ott and...

Joyce Vann Robinson

Joyce Vann Robinson

Aug 27, 2016

Joyce Vann Robinson, formerly of Huntsville, AL, passed away August 27, 2016, at the age of 83. Graveside services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, AL. Mrs. Robinson, born Christmas Day 1932, was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother whose selfless Christian spirit reached beyond the realm of life. She grew up...

Gary Eugene Brown

Gary Eugene Brown

Aug 27, 2016

Visitation: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 11am-12:pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton. Memorial service: 12pm Tuesday, Ott & Lee Chapel Morton. Bro. Marty Wilson will officate the service. Arrangments were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton.

Larry Sanford

Larry Sanford

Aug 25, 2016

Funeral services for Mr. Larry Stewart Sanford will be conducted Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Conehatta Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 pm - 2:45 pm prior...

Ian Graham

Ian Graham

Aug 25, 2016

Ian Paul Graham Brandon, MS Ian Paul Graham, 29 years old, passed away peacefully August 25, 2016 at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Ian was born in Starkville, Mississippi June 21, 1987. Ian fought a long and brave battle as a quadriplegic following a motorcycle accident in 2011 where the driver who caused the accident never came forward....

Jeffery Jackson

Jeffery Jackson

Aug 24, 2016

Jeffery Wayne Jackson “Jeff” passed away August 24, 2016 at University Medical Center after extended health complications. Jeff had just celebrated his 69th birthday. He was a self-employed owner of Jackson Commodities before retiring several years ago. Jeff served in the military as a pathfinder and was with the military police. He was an avid hunter his favorite was hunting...

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