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.

Wilma Dill

Wilma Dill

Oct 16, 2012

Wilma Joan Dill, age 92, a resident of Forest, died Tuesday October 16, 2012 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Thursday October 18, 2012 from the chapel of the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment to follow in the Eastern Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

George Franklin

George Franklin

Oct 13, 2012

George Willie Franklin Leesburg Mr. George Willie Franklin, age 73, a resident of Leesburg passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at his residence. Visitation was held 6-9pm Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral service was held 4pm Monday, October 15, 2012 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in...

Barbara Ellison

Barbara Ellison

Oct 13, 2012

Barbara J. Ellison, age 59, a resident of Sebastopol, died Saturday October 13, 2012 at home following a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2pm Friday October 19, 2012 from the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church near Sebastopol with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5pm-8pm Thursday October 18, 2012 at the OTT & LEE FUNERAL HOME...

Vera Culpepper

Vera Culpepper

Oct 13, 2012

There will be no services at this time. Funeral services provided by the OTT & LEE FUNERAL HOME of Forest. Tel. (601) 469-3412.

Victor R. Garver, Sr.

Victor R. Garver, Sr.

Oct 11, 2012

Visitation: 5pm until 8pm Saturday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon Service: 2 pm Sunday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon Interment will be in Andrew Chapel Cemetery at a later date Victor Ray Garver, Sr., passed away on October 11, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation is 5pm until 8 pm...

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...

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