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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apr 24, 2012
SERVICES: 10:30 AM THURSDAY GRAVESIDE AT LAKE CEMETERY NO VISITATION: PRIVATE ONLY
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
John Cogdill
Apr 16, 2012
SERVICES: 12 NOON GRAVESIDE THURSDAY AT FLORAL HILLS MEMORY GARDENS IN PEARLVISIT 10:30-11:30 AM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDONJohn Henry Cogdill, 90, went home to be with his savior on Monday, April 16, 2012. Visitation will be 10:30am until 11:30am Thursday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Graveside services are 12 noon at Floral...
Andrew Stanley
Apr 16, 2012
Visitation: 5pm until 8pm Thursday, April 19, 2012 Service: 10am Friday in the Chapel Interment: Floral Hills Memory Gardens Andrew Thomas Stanley, 29, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 at his home in Pearl. Visitation will be 5 pm until 8 pm Thursday, April 19 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 10 am Friday at...
Maria Macias
Apr 15, 2012
FUNERAL SERVICE:10AM WEDNESDAY OTT AND LEE BRANDON CHAPELVISITATION:5PM UNTIL 8PM TUESDAYOTT AND LEE BRANDON8PM ROSARY SERVICE FOLLOWINGMaria Trinidad Macias Brandon Maria Trinidad Gaxiola Macias, 61, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012 at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00am Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation...
Debbie Mclain
Apr 15, 2012
Funeral Services: 2 pm Wednesday in the Chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in BrandonVisitation: 5pm - 8pm Tuesday at funeral home and starting at 1 pm Wednesday until the service.
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