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.
Vernon Beatty
Aug 30, 2011
Vernon Beatty Polkville, MS Mr. Vernon Beatty, age 79, a resident of Polkville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. His visitation was held 5pm-until Friday, September 2, 2011 at Polkville United Pentecostal Church and from 10am-2pm on Saturday. Funeral service was held 2pm Saturday, September 03, 2011...
O. T. Measells
Aug 30, 2011
O.T. MEASELLS MORTON, MS Mr. O.T. Measells, age 68, a resident of Morton passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospice in Jackson, MS. Visitation was held 5-8pm Friday, September 2, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 10am-2pm Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral service was held 2pm Saturday, September 03, 2011 at...
Jannett Roach
Aug 28, 2011
Memorial Services are 3pm Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Briar Hill Baptist Church in Florence. Jannett Louise “Jan” Roach Pearl, MS Jannett Louise Roach went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 3 pm at Briar Hill Baptist Church,...
Verdan Moore
Aug 28, 2011
Verdan L. Moore PelahatchieVerdan L. Moore, 76, a resident of Pelahatchie died Sunday, August 28, 2011. 2pm Tue. Aug 30, 2011 Ott & Lee Chapel Interment:Crossroads Bpt. Cemetery Visitation: 5pm-9pm Monday and 9am-2pm Tuesday Services provided by Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Morton. Tel. (601) 732-6571
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,...
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