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.
Christopher Freeman
Dec 8, 2014
Christopher Lee Freeman Morton Baby Christopher Lee Freeman passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 in Morton. Graveside service was held 1pm Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Independence United Methodist Cemetery in Morton. Bro. Buddy Bayliss officiated the services. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. He is preceded in death by grandfather,...
Edna Dearman
Dec 8, 2014
Edna Earle Dearman, 90, affectionately known as Nana, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2014. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, in the parlor of the Family Life Center, Forest Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of the church with Dr. Gordon Sansing officiating....
Rita Davis
Dec 8, 2014
SERVICES: 10 AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 AT THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS IN BRANDON BURIAL: 2 PM THURSDAY AT THE MS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN NEWTON VISITATION: 5-8 PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON AND 9 AM THURSDAY AT THE CHURCH IN THE RELIEF SOCIETY ROOM Rita Kaye Davis, 64, passed...
Diana Pricila Puac
Dec 7, 2014
SERVICES: 2 PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON, MSVISITATION: 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME.
J C Thomas
Dec 7, 2014
J C Thomas Pearl J C Thomas, 89, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Brandon Nursing and Rehab in Brandon. Visitation is 9-10:45 am Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 11 am Thursday at the funeral home with a 2 pm graveside at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Leake County. Mr. Thomas...
George Yelverton
Dec 4, 2014
George M. Yelverton Brandon, MS George M. Yelverton, age 74, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 10 am until 12 Noon at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be held Saturday at 2 pm in the Unity Methodist Church Cemetery...
George Edward "Eddie" Barnes, Jr.
Dec 2, 2014
SERVICES: 10 AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN RICHLAND BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISITATION: 5-7 PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND AND 9 AM THURSDAY George Edward “Eddie” Barnes, Jr. , age 63, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS....
Martha H. Langford
Dec 2, 2014
SERVICES: 7 PM FRIDAY,DECEMBER 5,2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: 11 AM SATURDAY AT HODGE HILL CEMETERY IN MORTON VISITATION: 5-7 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Martha Hill Langford, age 86, of Knoxville, TN went to be home with her Lord on Dec. 2, 2014. She was a member of West Park Baptist...
Carol Hawkins
Dec 1, 2014
Carol Ann Hawkins Whitfield, MS Carol Ann Hawkins, age 67, a resident of Whitfield, MS, but formerly of Pulaski passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Jaquith Nursing Home. Graveside service was held 2pm Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Lingle Cemetery. Bro. Glen Hayman officiated the services. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home...
Elsie Stroud Cooksey
Dec 1, 2014
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Stroud Cooksey were conducted on Wednesday December 3, 2014 at 11:00am from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Forest with the Bro. Larry Laird and Bro. Reggie Williams officiating. Interment followed in the Sharon Cemetery, North of Lake under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Visitation was held Tuesday December 2,...
Dr. Ernest C. Adams Of Brandon
Dec 1, 2014
SERVICES: 10 AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: 2 PM THURSDAY AT MAGNOLIA CEMETERY IN MERIDIAN VISIT: 9 AM THURSDAY Dr. Ernest Clarence Adams, Jr., 89, died at home in Brandon on December 1, 2014. Visitation will be 9 am Thursday, December 4 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral...
Jesse Mcright
Nov 29, 2014
SERVICES: 11 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN FANNIN BURIAL: CHURCH CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-8 PM MONDAY AT OTT AND LEE 10 AM TUESDAY AT FANNIN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Phillip David Rawls
Nov 28, 2014
Private family memorial services for Phillip David Rawls will be held at a later date. Phillip David Rawls was born February 28, 1955 in Laurel, MS to the late Jessie Wilbur and Ester Mae Huff Rawls. He passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his residence at the age of 59. He was a lifelong resident of the Pineville...
Taelynn Wigley
Nov 28, 2014
Visitation will be 10:30am until 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon Service: 1:00pm Tuesday in the chapel of the funeral home Interment: Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS Taelynn Savanna Wigley 10-3-2011 to 11-28-2014 Brandon, MS Services will be 1pm Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...
Gregory Dennis
Nov 28, 2014
Gregory C. Dennis, Sr., 48, a resident of Polkville died Friday, November 28, 2014 at home. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Monday, December 1, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton with burial in the First Baptist Church Polkville Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-9 pm Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the funeral home. Rev. Zach Kilpatrick...
Thomas J. Smith
Nov 28, 2014
Thomas J.. Smith, 67, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at his residence. Visitation is 6-8 pm Sunday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 1 pm Monday at the funeral home with a 4 pm graveside at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah, LA. Mr. Smith was a native of Tallulah, LA, a longtime resident of Rankin...
Franz Cowart
Nov 27, 2014
Mr. Franz L. CowartBrandon, MS Mr. Franz L. Cowart, 84 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Visitation is 5-7pm Friday, November 28, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and starting at10 am until 11 am Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Oakdale Baptist Church in Brandon, MS. Services are 11 am Saturday...
Christopher Hodge
Nov 27, 2014
Christopher Lee Hodge, 17, a resident of Lena, MS died Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Scott County. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton with interment to follow in the Ludlow Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4-9 pm at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Gatewood officiated the services....
Jean Conner
Nov 27, 2014
Jean Conner, 84, of Brandon, MS passed away peacefully Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2014, at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation will be held at 12 noon Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Services will follow at 2 pm Sunday at the funeral home with burial at Crestview Memorial Gardens. Jean was...
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