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.
Ned Lantz
Aug 27, 2011
Ned Darr Lantz, Brandon, MS Ned Darr Lantz, 81, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home in Brandon, MS with his family after an extended illness. A Celebration Service of the life of Mr. Lantz will be held at Ott & Lee Funeral Home, 1360 West Government St. Brandon, MS 39042 with Reverend Rob Gill officiating on Saturday,...
Rev. John Purvis
Aug 27, 2011
Visit: 5-8pm Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Morton and Monday 10am-11am at First Baptist Church Polkville. Services: 11am Monday, August 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church Polkville. Burial: First Baptist Church of Polkville Cemetery. Rev. John Clifton Purvis Polkville Rev. John Clifton Purvis, 71, a resident of Polkville near Morton died Saturday, August 27, 2011...
Ruth Rhodes
Aug 27, 2011
Service: 11am Monday at Shiloh United Methodist ChurchBruial: Shiloh United Methodist Church CemeteryVisitation: Sunday 3pm until 5pm Sunday at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon and 10:30 Monday at the church Ruth Ellen Rhodes Pelahatchie, MS Ruth Ellen Rhodes, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, August 27, 2011 at Brandon Court in Brandon, MS. Visitation is...
Joyce Tatum
Aug 27, 2011
Joyce Addine Tatum, Walnut Grove, MS Joyce Addine Tatum, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and mother-in-law, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Tatum was born in Canton, MS but was a longtime resident of Walnut Grove, MS. She is survived by one son, Keith Jared Tatum (Rachel) of Jackson, MS; grandson, Aaron...
Geraldine "Jerry" Massey
Aug 26, 2011
SERVICES: 11 AM SATURDAY AT FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH IN FOREST BURIAL: MASONIC CEMETERY IN NEWTON VISIT: 5-7 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN FOREST
Walter Kennedy, Sr.
Aug 25, 2011
GRAVESIDE SERVICE 2:30 PM MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011 AT THE BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY VISIT: 5-8 PM FRIDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND Walter Roy Kennedy, Sr., 79, passed away on August 25, 2011, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2011 5pm until 8 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...
Harold Thompson
Aug 23, 2011
Harold C. “Pete” Thompson Pelahatchie Harold Curtis “Pete” Thompson, 77, a resident of Pelahatchie died Monday, August 22, 2011 at home. Graveside services were held 10 am Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Gulde Cemetery in Pelahatchie. Visitation was held 6-8 pm Wednesday and 9-9:45 am Thursday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Rev. Mike Whelan officiated the services....
Roy Harris Sr
Aug 21, 2011
10 am graveside service on Wednesday Aug 24, 2011 at Leaf River Bapt Church Cemetery. No Visitation
Rev. Hayward Youngblood
Aug 20, 2011
Rev. Hayward Youngblood, Ridgeland, MS Rev. Hayward Youngblood, 81, born December 28,1929, died peacefully August 20, 2011 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. in the arms of the Savior whom he proclaimed as a minister of the gospel for over 60 years. Visitation will be held Tues. Aug. 23, 2011 from 5pm.-7pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,...
Ruth Usry
Aug 20, 2011
Ruth Virginia Usry Services for Ruth Virginia Usry were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel of Forest. Elder George Gardner, Dr. Leon Everett, Dr. Danny Dickerson and Rev. David Hale officiated the services. She was laid to rest in the Antioch-Steele Cemetery. Services were provided by Ott & Lee Funeral...
Timmie Welch, Jr.
Aug 19, 2011
Visitation: 5pm until 8 pm Saturday, August 20, 2011Service: 2 pm Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in BrandonBurial: Oakdale Baptist Cemetery Timmie W. Welch, Jr. Madison Timmie W. Welch, Jr., formerly of Brandon, 73, passed away into the Lord’s Hands, on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Madison River Oaks Hospital in Canton. Visitation is Saturday,...
William E. Porter Sr.
Aug 18, 2011
WILLIAM EUGENE “BILL” PORTER SR. MORTON, MS Mr. Bill Porter, age 61, a resident of Morton passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at his residence. Visitation was held 5-9pm Monday, August 22, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Tuesday, 8:15am-9:00am at First Baptist Church Morton. Services were held 9am Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from the...
William Oldham
Aug 18, 2011
SERVICES: GRAVESIDE ONLY 10 AM SATURDAY, AUG. 20, 2011 AT RICHLAND CEMETERY. THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION William C. “Billy” Oldham, 80, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 10 am Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Richland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Mr. Oldham was a native of Carroll County...
Juanita Mitchell
Aug 17, 2011
Juanita Mitchell, Brandon, MS Juanita Mitchell, 84, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. She was the oldest of six children born to John and Mae Jones of McAdams, MS. She was married to George Mitchell for sixty-four years. She was a true Christian lady who loved the Lord first of all,...
Deborah Kelly
Aug 14, 2011
SERVICES: 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON BURIAL: FUSTON CEMETERY IN WALNUT GROVE VISITATION: 5-8 PM TUESDAY AND 10 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Deborah (Debbie) Fay Kelly, 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 5-8 pm Tuesday, August 16,...
Flora Norris
Aug 14, 2011
SERVICES: 10 AM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENS VISIT: 6-8 PM WEDNESDAY
Joe Minton
Aug 13, 2011
JOE HOWARD MINTON LUDLOW, MS Mr. Joe Howard Minton, age 75, a resident of Ludlow passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held Monday, August 15, 2011 from 5-9pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Tuesday from 12(noon)-2pm at Ott & Lee. Funeral services were held 2pm Tuesday, August...
Vassie Serra
Aug 12, 2011
Services: 10am. Tues. Aug. 16, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS. Burial: Brandon Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS. Visitation: 5-8pm. Mon. Aug. 15, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS.
Billie Barton
Aug 11, 2011
Billie R. Barton, Brandon, MS Billie R. Barton, 76, passed away Thurs. Aug. 11, 2011 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held Sun. Aug. 14, 2011 from 2pm.-5pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am. Mon. Aug. 15, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS...
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