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.

Billy Jolly

Billy Jolly

Nov 25, 2015

Billy C. Jolly Ada, OK Billy C. Jolly passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015, at his home near Ada, Oklahoma. Bill was born in Lake, Mississippi in 1939, and was the son of Alton Jolly and Sarah Frances Jolly. After graduating from Lake High School in 1957, he attended Hinds Community College, and then enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Daniel Mayers Jr.

Daniel Mayers Jr.

Nov 25, 2015

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 Daniel McLaurin Mayers, Jr., 87, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born in Brandon, Mississippi on August 30,...

Fannie Mae Hollingsworth Parkman Keyes

Fannie Mae Hollingsworth Parkman Keyes

Nov 24, 2015

Fannie Mae Hollingsworth Parkman Keyes Brandon Fannie Mae Keyes, age 93, a resident of Brandon passed away on November 24, 2015. Visitation was held 10am-12pm Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral service was held 12pm at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Smith County. Bro....

Hugh L. Harrell

Hugh L. Harrell

Nov 24, 2015

Funeral services for Mr. Hugh L. Harrell will be conducted at 2 pm on Friday, November 27, 2015 from the Ott & Lee Chapel with Bro. Jeremy Price officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Mr. Lee Harrell (nephew of Mr. Hugh). Music will be provided by Mrs. Marcele Price. Interment will follow in the Clifton Baptist Cemetery under the...

Joseph "Joe" Wheeler

Joseph "Joe" Wheeler

Nov 23, 2015

Mr. Joseph Lee Wheeler, age 90, of Springfield community in Morton, MS went home to eternal glory Monday, November 23, 2015 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be held at the Springfield Baptist Church in Morton on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Bro. Don Wilson and Bro. Marty Wilson presiding. Visitation will...

Bob R. Taylor

Bob R. Taylor

Nov 22, 2015

SERVICES: 11 AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK NO VISITATION Bob R. Taylor, 80, a resident of Brandon, MS died November 22, 2015 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in...

Becky Lee Blackley

Becky Lee Blackley

Nov 22, 2015

Ms. Becky Lee Blackley, age 47, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian, MS. There are no Visitation or Funeral Services at the present time. A private family Memorial Service will be given at a later time. Ms. Blackley was born on October 6, 1968 to Bobby George Blackley, Sr. and Georgia Faye...

Lenard W. Jordan

Lenard W. Jordan

Nov 21, 2015

Mr. Lenard W. Jordan, age 82, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton. Visitation was held 5-9pm Monday, November 23, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10:30am-11am Tuesday, November 24th at Crossroads Baptist Church. Funeral services were held 11am Tuesday at Crossroads Baptist Church with...

Timothy Mclendon

Timothy Mclendon

Nov 21, 2015

SERVICES: 12 NOON TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN RICHLAND BURIAL: ROSEMONT GARDENS in Jackson, MS VISIT: 10 AM TUESDAY UNTIL THE 12 NOON SERVICE Timothy Brian McLendon Florence, MS Timothy Brian McLendon, 81, passed away at home on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Visitation will be 10am on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 until the service at 12 noon...

Allen H. Ashley

Allen H. Ashley

Nov 19, 2015

Mr. Allen H. Ashley, age 70, a resident of Polkville, formerly of Vicksburg passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Visitation was held 4-7pm Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 9:30am Monday, November 23, 2015 at Polkville First Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Zach Kilpatrick officiated...

Varnie Atkins

Varnie Atkins

Nov 19, 2015

Varnie Mae Atkins, 82, went to be with her heavenly father on November 19, 2015. She died peacefully at home, as she wished, after a short illness. Mae was born on May 1, 1933 in Washington Parish, LA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James (J.); her parents; and six siblings. She is survived by her son,...

Bobby Joe Lewis

Bobby Joe Lewis

Nov 18, 2015

10am Sat. Nov. 21, 2015 Ott & Lee Chapel Forest Visitation: 5pm - 8pm Fri. Nov. 20, 2015 Interment: Mt. Carmel Baptist Cemetery Bobby Joe Lewis, age 82, a resident of Forest died Wednesday November 18, 2015 at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Saturday November...

Nelda Stewart

Nelda Stewart

Nov 18, 2015

Nelda Faye Stewart, 63, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8 pm Thursday, November 19, 2015 and 9:30 am Friday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be held at 11 am Friday at the funeral home with burial in Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery. Rev. Calvin Williams will...

Jacqueline Sims

Jacqueline Sims

Nov 17, 2015

Arrangements Incomplete - Brandon

Jeffery Palomo

Jeffery Palomo

Nov 17, 2015

There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

Carrie Lee French

Carrie Lee French

Nov 14, 2015

Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Lee French will be conducted at 10 am on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from the Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation will be Monday, November 16, 2015 from 5 pm – 9...

Kimberly Cronin Roe

Kimberly Cronin Roe

Nov 10, 2015

SERVICES: 11 am Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon Visitation 5-7:30 pm Friday Kimberly Cronin Roe, 67, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:30 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home...

Peter Boulette

Peter Boulette

Nov 10, 2015

Peter Brian Boulette Madison, MS Peter Brian Boulette, 59, passed away Tues. Nov. 10, 2015 at his home in Madison, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be 1pm on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS...

Jeffrey Bobo

Jeffrey Bobo

Nov 9, 2015

Jeffrey Edgar Bobo, 49, of Castlewoods, went to be with the Lord on Thurs. November 9, 2015. Jeff was born on June 15, 1966 to Dr. Edgar Bobo and Marian Engelhorn. Jeff married Christina Murry Bobo, and together they had one child Aliyah Bobo. Jeff was a kind soul and loved spending time with his family and their animals, especially...

Mrs. Zola H. Tyree

Mrs. Zola H. Tyree

Nov 7, 2015

Zola Haralson Tyree, 91, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Madden Lighthouse. Visitation is 5-8 pm Monday, November 9, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest and 12:30 pm Tuesday at Harperville Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Harperville Baptist Church with burial in Harperville...

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