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.
Rosemary Diehl
Jul 12, 2014
Rosemary Katherine Graham Diehl (80) died on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Pearl, MS. Rosemary was born December 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to Mr. and Mrs. John Graham. She worked at Hanover Bank in Manhattan until her marriage to Roy A. Diehl on October 12, 1954. After living in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island, they moved to...
Olene Runnels Whittinghill
Jul 11, 2014
Olene Runnels Whittinghill, 35 a resident of Morton died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Scott Regional Hospital in Morton. Graveside services will be held 11 am Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Parkway Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 am at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Rev. Mickey Walls will officiate the services. Ott and Lee...
Bruce Page
Jul 11, 2014
Funeral Service: 2 pm Monday, July 14, 2014 at Ott and Lee Morton Visitation: 10am-2pm Monday, July 14, 2014 at Ott and Lee Morton Burial: Lindsey Cemetery in Walnut Grove, MS Bruce Page, 50, a resident of Forest died Friday, July 11, 2014 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday,...
Ray Hodges,Sr.
Jul 10, 2014
Graveside services only at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the Harperville Memorial Park. Mr. Hodges passed away in Livingston, Texas and is preceded in death by his wife, Lille Hodges in 2007. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest is in charge.
Rev. Sid Stewart
Jul 10, 2014
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Sunday at Holmes Assembly of God with burial in the Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 pm Sunday at the church. Arrangements will be entrusted to the care of Freeman Funeral Home in Citronelle, AL 251-866-7487
Mary Sue Hawkins
Jul 10, 2014
Mary Sue Hawkins Florence, MS Mary Sue Flanagan Hawkins, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 10, 2014. Visitation will begin at 4:30pm Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS with a Memorial Service beginning at 5:30pm in the chapel. Mary was born in Jackson, MS to James Percy...
Ruth Jones
Jul 8, 2014
Visit: 5pm-until, Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Cooperville Baptist Church. Visit: 9am-2pm Friday, July 11th at Cooperville Baptist Church. Service: 2pm Friday at Cooperville Baptist Church. Burial: Church Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
James Austin Allen
Jul 8, 2014
Visit: Wednesday 5-8pm, July 9, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton. Service: Thursday 3:30pm, July 10, 2014 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Burial: Morton Church of God Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Travis Cooper
Jul 7, 2014
Funeral Service: 1 pm Thursday at Ott and Lee Morton Visitation: 5-8 pm Wednesday at Ott and Lee Morton Interment: Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery Travis Christian Cooper, 28, a resident of Lena died Monday, July 7, 2014 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Thursday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home...
Hayes S. Mccallum
Jul 6, 2014
SERVICES: 11 AM SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISITATION: 10 AM SATURDAY JULY 19 UNTIL SERVICE TIME AT 11 AM Hayes McCallum, 75, passed away after a courageous six month battle with brain cancer. Hayes was born in Jackson, MS, to Hayes Shipman and Annie Lyda Heard McCallum. He...
Marland Wells
Jul 3, 2014
Marland Thomas Wells, 65, passed away Thursday, July 03, 2014, at MS State Hospital. Graveside Services are 11:00am Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Big Rock Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS 601-824-6018
John Moore
Jul 2, 2014
John Blondell Moore, 49, passed away Wed. July 2, 2014 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held Thurs. July 3, 2014 from 1pm-2:45pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Thurs. July 3, 2014 in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at the Crestview Memorial...
Blanche Smith
Jul 1, 2014
Visit: 5-9pm Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Visit: 8am-10:45am Thursday, Ott & Lee Funeral Home. Service: 11am Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Burial: Independence United Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Ernest Ladd
Jun 30, 2014
11am Thursday-Ott & Lee Chapel, Brandon, MS Erin Cumberland Cemetery--712 Rigdon Rd, Union, MS Visit: 5-8pm Wednesday at Funeral Home Ernest Wilburn Ladd, 85, of Brandon, passed away Monday, June 30, at Crossgates River Oas Hospital following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 2, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and...
Kaye Alexander Marler
Jun 29, 2014
SERVICES: 2 PM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON VISITATION: 1 PM TUESDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME
Bobby Joe Posey
Jun 28, 2014
Bobby Joe Posey Conehatta Bobby Joe Posey, age 48, a resident of Conehatta passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his residence. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Bobby Joe was born in Scott County on September 30, 1965. He enjoyed...
Sal Lembo
Jun 27, 2014
SERVICES: 1PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LINGLE CEMETERY IN SMITH COUNTY VISITATION: 11 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME Salvatore M. Lembo, Jr., age 79, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Woodland Village Nursing Center in Diamondhead. Visitation is 11 am Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services...
Howard Stevens
Jun 27, 2014
SERVICES: 3 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014 AT SHILOH METHODIST CHURCH BURIAL: SHILOH CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-8 PM SATURDAY Howard O. Stevens Brandon, MS Howard O. Stevens, born November 1, 1927, in Anguilla, MS, passed on to be with his Lord on June 27, 2014, at Brandon Court Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Saturday, June 28,...
Grant Baker
Jun 27, 2014
SERVICES: 2 PM MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: GLENWOOD MEMORIAL PARK IN RICHLAND VISITATION: 12 NOON MONDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Grant Owen Baker, 58, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at the V. A. Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 12 noon Monday, June 30, 2014 at Ott and...
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