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.
Rev. Jerry Sanders
Feb 10, 2015
Rev. Jerry Russell Sanders, age 75, died Tuesday February 10, 2015 at the University Medical Center in Jackson following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted at 11am Thursday February 12, 2015 from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the Luther Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5pm-8pm Wednesday February 11, 2015....
Michael Paul Younger
Feb 9, 2015
SERVICES: 12 NOON FRIDAY AT CROSSGATES BAPTIST CHURCH VISITATION: 9:30-11:45 AM FRIDAY AT CROSSGATES BAPTIST CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO THE CARE OF OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON Michael Paul “Mike” Younger, 61, a big, caring man with an even larger personality, went home on February 9th, 2015. Mike was born in Louisville, Mississippi, on October 20, 1953, the...
Elma M. Lawrence Miller
Feb 9, 2015
Elma M. Lawrence Miller, 91, passed from this life on Monday, February 9, 2015, while residing at Lakeland Nursing Home in Jackson. Visitation is 10:30 am Friday, February 13, 2015 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home with interment in Gulde Cemetery. Rev. Michael Cooper will officiate. Mrs. Miller...
Malora Torrence Crowe
Feb 8, 2015
Malora “Lora Bell”Torrence Crowe, better known as Granny to nearly everyone who knew her, passed away Feb. 8 at her house in Brandon. Now she is at home. She was 89. Granny loved God, family and church, and regularly put the needs of others above her own. In her last days, she was at peace. She lived her life preparing....
Maggie Frances Pigg
Feb 8, 2015
Maggie Frances Nutt Pigg, 94, passed away Sun. Feb. 8, 2015 at her home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Feb. 11, 2015 from 12:30pm-1:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm on Wed. Feb. 11, 2015 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS with burial to...
Frank Jordan, Jr.
Feb 7, 2015
A memorial service will be held 11am Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Eastside Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, MS. Frank Edward Jordan, Jr., also known as Eddie Buckalew, was born in Scott County, May 2, 1947 to his parents: Frank Edward Jordan, Sr. and Shirley Buckalew Jordan Rogers. He was a longtime resident of Pelahatchie and a NASCAR racing fan. He...
Cecil Patten
Feb 7, 2015
Cecil Joe “JoJo” Patten, 78, a resident of Richland died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at his home. There will be a memorial service at a later date to be announced by his family. Mr. Patten was a native of Wisner, LA and was the son of Homer and Belle Reed Patten. He was faithfully in love with his companion of...
Donald Thomas
Feb 6, 2015
Donald Lee Thomas Brandon, MS Donald Lee Thomas, 65, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday, February 9, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral home with visitation starting at 10am. Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon,...
John L. Ponder
Feb 6, 2015
John L. Ponder, 84, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is Sunday February 8, 2015 from 1:30-3 pm at Christ Congregational Church in Johns with services following at 3 pm. Interment will follow in Johns Cemetery. Mr. Ponder was a lifelong resident of Rankin County and a member of Christ Congregational Church...
Doris J. Callaway
Feb 5, 2015
Doris J. Callaway, 85, passed away Thursday, February 05, 2015 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation is 5-7 pm Friday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Saturday at the funeral home with interment in Brandon Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Callaway was a native of Longview, Texas and a longtime resident of Brandon. She was an...
James Durrett
Feb 5, 2015
James Harlan Durrett, 77, went to be with the Lord on Thurs. Feb. 5, 2015 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Sat. Feb. 7, 2015 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sun. Feb. 8, 2015 at the Crossgates United Methodist Church...
William Payne
Feb 3, 2015
Memorial Services are 2pm on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.
Sheron "Sherry" Heath Case
Feb 1, 2015
SERVICES: 2 PM WEDNESDAY AT PARK PLACE BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENS VISITATION: 5-8 PM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON AND 1 PM WEDNESDAY AT PARK PLACE BAPTIST CHURCH Sherry, 68, triumphed over breast cancer and met Jesus on February 1, 2015, after passing away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by...
Nathan Thomas
Feb 1, 2015
SERVICES: 2 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISITATION: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Nathan Paul Thomas Brandon, MS Nathan Paul Thomas, 35, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 from injuries sustained from a car accident in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8pm Friday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
Larry Milner
Jan 31, 2015
Larry Franklin Milner, 72, of Brandon, Mississippi went home to his heavenly father on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Visitation is Monday, February 2 from 5pm until 8pm with services on Tuesday, February 3 at 2pm at the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi with burial at Crestview Cemetery. Dr. Gene Henderson and Dr. Clarence Cooper will...
Eric Shoemaker
Jan 30, 2015
Eric Bryan Shoemaker, 29, a resident of Brandon has gone to be in the presence of the Lord. There will be a memorial service at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS beginning at 1 pm Thursday, February 5, 2015. Visitation will be held 5-7 pm Wednesday, February 4, 2015 and 12-1 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Rev....
Charles Hopper
Jan 30, 2015
Charles Sidney Hopper Brandon, Mississippi Charles Sidney Hopper, 91, passed away at home Friday, January 30, 2015. Visitation will be 2:00pm until 4:00pm Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services will be 10:00am Monday, February 2, 2015, at Oakdale Baptist Church with burial in Oakdale Cemetery. Dr. Rick Henson and Rev. Mike Hudson will...
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