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.

Edith Woods

Edith Woods

Oct 11, 2012

SERVICES: 1:30 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISIT: 5-7 PM FRIDAY AND 12 NOON SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Edith Webster Woods, 84, on October 11, 2012, at her residence left behind her earthly body and is now walking and talking with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Visitation...

Josephine Richardson

Josephine Richardson

Oct 10, 2012

Visitation: 6pm 8pm Friday, October 12, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland Service: 10am Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Interment: Lakewood Memorial Park 6000 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209 Josephine Lee Richardson (Phenie) of Florence died October 10, 2012 at Hospice Ministries. Josephine was born November 6, 1910 in Simpson county Mississippi...

Cleo Gunter

Cleo Gunter

Oct 8, 2012

Cleo Gunter, age 83, of Forest died Monday October 8, 2012 at Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia following a lengthy illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Gunter were held at 12:30pm Wednesday October 10, 2012 from the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Elder George Gardner officiated. Services were provided by Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest. Funeral services provided by Ott...

Shelia Williamson

Shelia Williamson

Oct 7, 2012

SERVICES: 2 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN FOREST BURIAL: SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN FOREST Services provided by OTT & LEE FUNERAL HOME OF FOREST. Tel. (601) 469-3412.

Glata Buchs

Glata Buchs

Oct 7, 2012

4 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND VISIT 2-4 PM SATURDAY

Donald Dukes

Donald Dukes

Oct 6, 2012

Donald Dukes, 66, passed away at home on Sat. Oct. 6, 2012. He was born Dec. 24, 1945 in Magee, MS and grew up in Pearl and Flowood. He was a member of the armed forces in the U.S. Air Force. He lead a happy, joyful life. Mr. Dukes worked in sales at Floral Hills Memory Gardens for many, many...

Briana Papp

Briana Papp

Oct 6, 2012

Briana Celine Papp Pearl, MS Briana Celine Papp, 2 years old, has gone to be with Jesus on October 6, 2012. Services are 2PM Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Pinelake Church on the Reservoir with visitation starting at 10 O’clock. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon. Briana was a beautiful Angel so full of life and enjoyed...

Ed White

Ed White

Oct 5, 2012

Ed Wayne White, 61, passed away Fri. Oct. 5, 2012 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A graveside service will be held 1pm. Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery near Weir, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling the arrangements.

Lawrence Duane Kier

Lawrence Duane Kier

Oct 5, 2012

SERVICES: GRAVESIDE AT 2:30 PM SUNDAY AT SINAI CEMETERY. VISITATION: 6-8 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN RICHLAND Mr. L. D. “Duane” Kier, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Hospice Ministries, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 6 – 8 pm at Ott &...

John Cavanna

John Cavanna

Oct 5, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICE:2:00 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOMEBRANDON, MSVISITATION:5:00PM - 8:00PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 201212:00PM - 2:00PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOMEBRANDON, MSINTERMENT:FLORAL HILLS MEMORY GARDENSPEARL, MS John Cavanna Florence John Terry Cavanna, 63, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00pm Monday,...

Tommy Sistrunk

Tommy Sistrunk

Oct 4, 2012

Tommy Sistrunk, 75, passed away Friday, October 5, at Lackey Memorial Hospital. Visitation was 4:30 PM until 8:30 PM on Sunday, October 7, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. The funeral service was at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 8, at the Forest United Methodist Church with visitation prior to the service at 9:00 AM. Interment was at 2:00...

John Dugan

John Dugan

Oct 4, 2012

John Marcus Dugan, Brandon, MS John Marcus Dugan, 21, passed away in Rankin County on Thurs. Oct. 4, 2012 due to an automobile accident. Visitation will be held Fri. Oct. 5 , 2012 from 5pm.-8pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and from 9am.-9:45am. Sat. Oct. 6, 2012 at Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are...

Gwendolyn Williams

Gwendolyn Williams

Oct 4, 2012

SERVICES: 3 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: FLORAL HILLS MEMORY GARDENS VISIT:1 PM SUNDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Gwendolyn Williams, 68, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her residence. Services were 3 pm Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with burial in...

Gerald Sumrall

Gerald Sumrall

Oct 4, 2012

Gerald Sumrall, 72, passed away Thursday, October 04, 2012 at his home. Visitation is 5pm until 8pm on Friday, October 5, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 1pm Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with a 3:30pm graveside in Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Stringer, MS. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Edwards Sumrall; son, Billy...

Carroll May

Carroll May

Oct 3, 2012

10 AM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: CRESTVIEW CEMETERY VISIT: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON Carroll May Brandon Carroll Neely May, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00am Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Ott and Lee...

Russell Myers Jr.

Russell Myers Jr.

Oct 2, 2012

Mr. Russell A. Myers Jr., age 81, a resident of Pelahatchie passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10:30am-1:00 pm at Ott & Lee in Morton with graveside service at 1:30 at Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery. Dr. William McKay will officiate the service. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Edna Winstead

Edna Winstead

Oct 2, 2012

Edna Buntyn Winstead, 90, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Lackey Convalescent Home in Forest. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 3. Additional visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at Ott & Lee Funeral home in Forest. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 4 at the Ott...

Kristy Wells

Kristy Wells

Oct 1, 2012

SERVICES: 11 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN RICHLAND BURIAL: 3 PM WEDNESDAY AT MIDWAY CEMETERY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY VISIT: 5-9 PM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND Kristy DeLaughter Wells Brandon, MS Kristy DeLaughter Wells, 39, a RN, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Visitation is 5 – 9 pm...

Leslie Byrd

Leslie Byrd

Oct 1, 2012

Leslie Alicia Byrd of Brandon, MS Leslie Alicia Byrd, 25, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation is 5pm until 8 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 1pm Friday, October 5, 2012, in the chapel of the funeral home. Leslie was very...

Helen Welsh

Helen Welsh

Sep 30, 2012

Helen Katherine Gillespie Welsh, age 96, a resident of Forest died Sunday September 30, 2012 at Lackey Hospital in Forest. Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm Tuesday October 2, 2012 from the Eastern Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1pm to 2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Helen was born July 5,...

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