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.

Elease Henderson

Elease Henderson

May 6, 2012

Funeral Services: 2pm. Wed. May 9, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial: Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Visitation: Wed. May 9, 2012 from 12pm.-2pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS.

John Calvin Pilgrim

John Calvin Pilgrim

May 5, 2012

Visitation: 5-9 pm Monday, May 7, 2012Funeral Service: 2 pm Tuesday, May 8 , 2012Burial: Morton Memorial GardensCalvin Pilgrim Morton Calvin Pilgrim, 73, a resident of Morton died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest. Funeral services were 2 pm Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton with burial in the Morton...

Suzanne Goodwin

Suzanne Goodwin

May 3, 2012

SERVICES: 12 NOON SATURDAY GRAVESIDE AT SALEM CEMETERY IN SCOTT COUNTY VISIT: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON Suzanne Marie Goodwin passed from this life on May 3, 2012 after a brief illness. She was 55 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Claudette Goodwin. Suzanne is survived by two...

Herbert Cooper

Herbert Cooper

May 2, 2012

Visit: 5:30pm-9:00 pm Friday, May 4, 2012 at Ott & Lee Morton. Service: 11am Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Springfield Baptist Church. Burial: Church Cemetery. Herbert Cooper Morton Mr. Herbert Cooper, age 92, a resident of Morton passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation was held 5:30pm-9:00pm Friday, May 4, 2012 at...

Ruby Black

Ruby Black

May 2, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Hannah Black, age 80, of the Wicker Mill community, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 from the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest with interment in the Luther Chapel Church Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from...

Warren Norris Rice

Warren Norris Rice

Apr 29, 2012

SERVICES: 11:30 AM TUESDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FLORENCE BURIAL: FLORENCE CEMETERY VISIT: 9:30-11:30 AM TUESDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FLORENCE

Mary Hocutt

Mary Hocutt

Apr 29, 2012

Mary M. Hocutt, 73, a resident of Newton, formerly of Forest died Sunday April 29, 2012 at the Bedford Care Center following a lengthy illness. Graveside services were conducted at 3:30pm Tuesday May 1, 2012 at Harperville Memorial Park. Dr. John McCarty officiated. Mrs. Hocutt was born in Indianola, MS on September 1, 1938 to Charlie Smith and Mavis May...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Apr 29, 2012

Dorothy JoAnn Smith, also known as Miss Ann, passed away April 29, 2012 due to complications from a stroke in 2008. She was 81 years old and born on November 18, 1930 in Summerville, MS to O.B. and Hannah Gilbert. Visitation will be held Tues. May 1, 2012 from 5pm.-7pm. and Wed. May 2, 2012 from 10am.-10:45am. at Ott and...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Apr 28, 2012

SERVICES: 1 PM THURSDAY AT FLOWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: GLENWOOD CEMETERY IN YAZOO CITY VISIT: 6-8 PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON AND 12 NOON UNTIL 1 PM THURSDAY AT FLOWOOD BAPTIST CHRUCHRuth JohnsonFlowood Mrs. Ruth Johnson died tragically on April 28, 2012 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was very devoted to her family and church. Ruth was...

Ruby Hoover

Ruby Hoover

Apr 26, 2012

Visit: 10am-12 noon on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Service: 12 noon Saturday, April 28th from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Burial: Line Creek Baptist Cemetery. (No graveside service. Services will conclude in the chapel.) Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

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Gilbert Ware

Gilbert Ware

Apr 24, 2012

SERVICES: 10:30 AM THURSDAY GRAVESIDE AT LAKE CEMETERY NO VISITATION: PRIVATE ONLY

Glantz Sumrall, Jr.

Glantz Sumrall, Jr.

Apr 23, 2012

Visitation: 5-8pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012 and 12:30pm Wednesday Service: 2pm Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in the chapel Interment: Floral Hills Memory GardensGlantz Wyndell Sumrall, Jr Brandon, MSGlantz Wyndell Sumrall, Jr., 59, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. Visitation is 5-8pm Tuesday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and starting at...

J D Prestage

J D Prestage

Apr 22, 2012

Visit: 5-9pm Monday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 8:00am to 3:30 pm Tuesday. Service: 4pm Tuesday from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton. Burial: Leesburg Church of Christ Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

James Ray, Sr.

James Ray, Sr.

Apr 22, 2012

Visit: 5-9pm Tuesday, April 24th at Polkville Pentecostal Church and 10am-2pm Wednesday at the church. Service: 2pm Wednesday, April 25th from the Polkville Pentecostal Church. Burial: Church Cemetery. James E. Ray, Sr. Polkville James E. Ray, Sr. 74, a resident of Polkville and formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at home. Visitation was held 5-9 pm Tuesday,...

Malcolm James

Malcolm James

Apr 21, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICE:2:00PM TUESDAYPUCKETT BAPTIST CHURCHVISITATION:5:00PM - 8:00PM MONDAYOTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME1:00PM - 2:00PM TUESDAYPUCKETT BAPTIST CHURCHINTERMENT:PUCKETT CEMETERY Malcolm Thomas James Puckett Malcolm Thomas “Tommy” James, 60, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Dominic Hospital In Jackson after a courageous fight with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00pm Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Puckett Baptist Church. Visitation...

Daisy Yates

Daisy Yates

Apr 20, 2012

Visit: 4-9pm Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.Service: 2pm Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton.Burial: Polkville Pentecostal Cemetery Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Mervin Comfort

Mervin Comfort

Apr 19, 2012

FUNERAL SERVICE:11:OO AM MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDONVISITATION:4:00PM - 6:00PM SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 201210:00AM - 11:00AM MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDONINTERMENT:BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENSBRANDON, MS Mervin A. Comfort Brandon Mervin Ansie Comfort, 79, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Funeral services are scheduled for...

Bentleigh Campbell

Bentleigh Campbell

Apr 19, 2012

Bentleigh Campbell, Pearl, MS Bentleigh Sophia Grayce Campbell, 2 months old, passed away Thurs. April 19, 2012 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Sun. April 22, 2012 from 2pm.-5pm. and Mon. April 23, 2012 from 12pm.-2pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 2pm. Mon. April 23,...

Walter Jones, Jr.

Walter Jones, Jr.

Apr 19, 2012

Walter Norris Jones, Jr.ForestWalter Norris Jones, Jr., 84, a resident of Forest died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest. Visitation will be held 6-8 pm Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Funeral services will be Held 2 pm Sunday, April 22, 2012 at High Hill Methodist Church in Forest with...

Charles E. Fortenberry

Charles E. Fortenberry

Apr 17, 2012

Charles E. Fortenberry, age 59, a resident of Clute, TX. formerly of Forest, Ms died Tuesday April 17, 2012 in Clute, TX. Visitation will be held from 5:30pm - 8:30pm Fri. Apr. 20, 2012 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. There will be No Services. Charles E. Fortenberry Clute, TX Charles E. Fortenberry, 59, a resident of...

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