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.

Billy Watson

Billy Watson

Jul 12, 2010

Billy Joe Watson Brandon Billy Joe Watson, “Grandaddy, ”Big Daddy”, “Daddy Bill”, 77, passed Mon. July 12, 2010 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, after a long, courageous fight with prostate cancer. Visitation will be held today from 6-8pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services are 12pm. Wed. July 14, 2010 at the funeral home...

Dr. Edgar Bobo

Dr. Edgar Bobo

Jul 12, 2010

Edgar E. Bobo, M.D. Brandon Edgar E. Bobo, M.D., 79, died Monday, July 12, 2010 after a long illness. Dr. Bobo was a renowned physician and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Mississippi Wednesday, July 14, from 4:00-8:00 pm, and services will be held at Ott and Lee...

Richard Phillips

Richard Phillips

Jul 12, 2010

Memorial Services are 12 noon Tuesday in the Chapel of the funeral home. Visitation will begin 10 am Tuesday prior to the service on Tuesday. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.

Odis Allen

Odis Allen

Jul 12, 2010

ODIS L. ALLEN, PEARL,MS SERVICES-10AM.THURS.O&L BRANDON; 2PM.THURS.GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT BLOOMFIELD CEMETERY IN PHILADELPHIA,MS; VISIT-5-8PM. WED. AND 9AM. THURS. AT O&L BRANDON. Odis L. Allen, 76, passed away Mon. July 12, 2010 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be held today from 5-8pm. and Thurs. from 9-10am. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services...

Marcella Burton

Marcella Burton

Jul 11, 2010

MARCELLA CRAIG BURTON JACKSON Marcella Burton, age 82, a resident of Jackson, passed away July 11, 2010 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be held 5:30-7pm Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and will resume at 12pm-1pm Wednesday. Funeral services will be held 1pm Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from the Ott & Lee...

Rose Porter

Rose Porter

Jul 10, 2010

BRANDON: FAMILY PRIVATE SERVICES

Cathy Roland

Cathy Roland

Jul 10, 2010

Funeral Service: 11 am Tuesday Ott and Lee ChapelBurial: New Goodhope CemeteryVisitation: 6-9 pm Monday &                      8-10:45 am TueasdayCathy Lynn RolandPearlCathy Lynn Roland, 54, a resident of Pearl died July 10, 2010 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services were held 11 am Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Morton with...

Cecil Payne

Cecil Payne

Jul 9, 2010

Cecil Hunt Payne, Gulde, MS SERVICES-10:30AM. MON. SHILOH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: BURIAL- GULDE CEMETERY: VISIT-2-5PM. SUN. AT O&L BRANDON & 9:30AM. MON. AT THE CHURCH. Cecil Hunt Payne, 85, died Friday July 9, 2010 at Ross Barnett Reservoir in Madison County, doing what he loved, hand grabbing fish. Visitation will be held today from 2pm.-5pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral...

Alma Laprarie

Alma Laprarie

Jul 8, 2010

Funeral Service: 11 am Sunday Polkville United Pentecostal ChurchBurial: Polkville United Pentecostal Church CemeteryVisit: 5-9 pm Saturday Polkville United Pentecostal Church9-11 am Sunday Polkville United Pentecostal ChurchAlma Lucille LaPrairiePolkvilleAlma Lucille "Sudie" LaPrairie, age 92, a resident of the Polkville community, south of Morton went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 8, 2010 in Brandon. Funeral services will be conducted...

Al Gaggini

Al Gaggini

Jul 7, 2010

Family to make arrangements in Brandon on Thursday at 1 pm.

Willie Pruitt

Willie Pruitt

Jul 5, 2010

MRS. WILLIE B. PRUITT PELAHATCHIE Mrs. Willie B. Pruitt, age 80, a resident of Pelahatchie died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and resumed on Thursday from 8:30am – 1:30pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 8,...

Richard Rankin

Richard Rankin

Jul 5, 2010

Richard Stevie "Steve" Rankin Richland, MS SERVICES- 10AM. THURS. JULY 8, 2010 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN RICHLAND,MS: BURIAL- GLENWOOD MEM. PARK IN RICHLAND,MS: VISIT- WED. JULY 7,2010 5-8PM. AT O&L RICHLAND & THURS. JULY 8,2010 9AM. AT CHURCH Richard Stevie “Steve” Rankin, 48, a loving Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother went gently into the arms of our Heavenly...

David Graham

David Graham

Jul 4, 2010

David E. Graham Brandon David E. Graham, 76, went to be with his Lord on Sun. July 4, 2010 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation was held Wed. July 7, 2010 from 5-8pm. and Thurs. July 8, 2010 from 12pm.-2pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral Services were 2pm. Thurs. July 8, 2010 at the...

Ned White

Ned White

Jul 4, 2010

MR. NED “NAILBENDER” WHITE PELAHATCHIE Mr. Ned White, age 71, a resident of Pelahatchie, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at his residence. Visitation was held 5-8pm Tuesday from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and resumed at 10am until service time on Wednesday at the Shiloh Methodist Church. Funeral services were held 11am Wednesday at the Shiloh Methodist...

Alberta Franklin

Alberta Franklin

Jul 3, 2010

Funeral Service: 1 pm Tuesday @ Ott and Lee Chapel Visitation: 5-7 pm Monday Burial: Lakewood Memorial Park Alberta Manton Franklin Brandon, MS Alberta Manton Franklin, 91, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Regency Hospital in Jackson, MS.  Visitation is 5 – 7  pm Monday, July 5, 2010 and Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home...

Jeanne Tanner

Jeanne Tanner

Jul 3, 2010

SERVICES: 2 PM MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010 AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON BURIAL: FLORAL HILLS MEMORY GARDENS IN PEARL VISITATION: 1 PM MONDAY Jeanne G. Tanner, age 95, died Saturday, July 3 , 2010 at her home surrounded by her friends. Funeral Services will be held 2 pm Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home...

Mary Eure

Mary Eure

Jul 3, 2010

Services for Mrs. Mary Frances Eure will be held 11am Monday July 5, 2010 From the Ott and Lee Chapel in Forest with visitation being held Monday 9am to 10:45am Burial Being held at Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery.

Wiley Hopson

Wiley Hopson

Jul 2, 2010

Wiley Edsel Hopson Pelahatchie, MS Wiley Edsel Hopson, 90, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 2, 2010 at Crossgates/River Oaks Hospital in Brandon, MS. Visitation is Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 2 – 5 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10:00 am Monday, July 5, 2010 from the...

Homer Chancellor

Homer Chancellor

Jul 1, 2010

SERVICES: 11 AM MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010 AT SHILOH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BURIAL: SHILOH CEMETERY VISITATION: 2-5 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Homer Creighton (Creig) Chancellor, 67, was born October 13, 1942 in Brandon, Mississippi and left us to spend eternity with Jesus on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. Services are 11 am Monday, July...

David Elwell

David Elwell

Jul 1, 2010

SERVICES: 11 AM TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON VISITATION: 10 AM TUESDAY David Brooks Elwell, 57, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will be at 10 am Tuesday at the funeral home....

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