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.

Charles Robinson, Jr.

Charles Robinson, Jr.

Dec 24, 2011

Charles Presley Robinson, Jr. Huntsville, AL Charles Presley Robinson, Jr., age 81, formerly of Pearl, MS passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.   Visitation will be 5 pm until 7 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.  Graveside services will be 1:30pm Wednesday, December 28, at Maple...

Myrtle Varner

Myrtle Varner

Dec 24, 2011

SERVICES: 2 PM WEDNESDAY AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: CROSSROADS CEMETERY VISIT: 4-8 PM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Mrs. Myrtle Ruth Dilworth Varner, 88, went to her Heavenly reward on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton, Mississippi after an extended illness. Visitation is Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 4 – 8 pm...

May Roberson

May Roberson

Dec 24, 2011

SERVICES: 1 PM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKELAND PLACE GARDEN PARK VISIT 12 NOON TUESDAY May B. Roberson Brandon May B. Roberson, 78, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at her home in Brandon. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00PM Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in...

Truman Warren

Truman Warren

Dec 23, 2011

Truman Joe Warren, 73, a resident of Forest died Friday, December 23, 2011 at home. Visitation was held 5-8 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 am Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the funeral home chapel with interment in the Ephesus Cemetery. Elder George Gardner officiated the services. Funeral services...

Dwight Chisholm

Dwight Chisholm

Dec 22, 2011

Dwight David Chisholm, Pelahatchie, MS Dwight David Chisholm, 58, passed away Thurs. Dec. 22, 2011 at his home in Pelahatchie, MS. Graveside Services will be held 1pm. Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at the Indian Springs Cemetery in Laurel, MS. Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Chisholm was born in Jackson, MS and...

Lucille May

Lucille May

Dec 22, 2011

Visitation: 5 pm until 8 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in BrandonService: 10am Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Meadow Grove Baptist ChurchInterment: Hebron CemeteryLucille H. May BrandonLucille Harvey May, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be 5 pm until 8 pm Friday, December 23 at Ott &...

Mary Horne

Mary Horne

Dec 21, 2011

Mary Lloyd Horn, age 67, died Wednesday December 21, 2011 in Forest following an extended illness. Graveside services were conducted at 2pm Friday December 23, 2011 from the Harperville Memorial Park. Rev. Paul McDonald officiated the service. Mrs. Horn was born on November 10, 1944 in Newton County to Lloyd Overstreet and Mildred W. Jones Overstreet. Her parents preceded her...

Mary Wade

Mary Wade

Dec 20, 2011

Mary Helen Hall Wade, age 75, a resident of Florence, died Tuesday December 20, 2011 at the River Oaks Hospital in Jackson following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Friday December 23, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Forest with interment to follow in the Harperville Memorial Park. Visitation will be held...

Stoney Ainsworth

Stoney Ainsworth

Dec 20, 2011

SERVICES: 2 PM FRIDAY AT FLORENCE BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: FLORENCE CEMETERY VISIT: 4-7 PM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND AND 1 PM FRIDAY AT FLORENCE BAPTIST CHURCH Stoney Gerson Ainsworth, 75, died peacefully at Montfort Jones Hospital in Kosciusko, MS on Tuesday evening, December 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 –7 pm Thursday, December 22, 2011 at...

Bobbye Burns Horne

Bobbye Burns Horne

Dec 20, 2011

SERVICES: 2 PM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: BRANDON MEMORIAL GARDENS VISIT: 5-7 PM WEDNESDAY AND 12:30 PM THURSDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Bobbye Burns McIntyre Horne, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation is 5-7 pm Wednesday and 12:30 pm Thursday at Ott and Lee...

Allen Smith

Allen Smith

Dec 19, 2011

Service: 11:00am Thursday, December 22, 2011 in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home, BrandonInterment: Old Brandon Cemetery (No Graveside Service)Visit: 10:00am Thursday until service timeAllen C. Smith Brandon Allen C. Smith, 87, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Jackson.  Visitation will be 10am Thursday, December 22, 2011 until the 11am service...

Audrey Gaither

Audrey Gaither

Dec 19, 2011

NO SERVICES WILL BE HELD

John Pierce

John Pierce

Dec 16, 2011

John West Pierce, Brandon, MS John West Pierce, 86, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at the Brandon Nursing and Rehab Center in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 from 2pm.-5pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 10am. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 at the funeral home with a 12pm. Graveside...

Delma Floyd

Delma Floyd

Dec 15, 2011

SERVICES: 2 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN RICHLAND BURIAL: FLORENCE CEMETERY VISIT 5-8 PM FRIDAY

Carl Summers

Carl Summers

Dec 15, 2011

Carl Henry Summers, age 63, a resident of Pearl, Ms. died Thursday December 15, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Sunday December 18, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Forest with interment in the Summers Family Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11am till 2pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Rev. Brett Cooper...

Barbara Stewart Swenson Fields

Barbara Stewart Swenson Fields

Dec 13, 2011

SERVICES: 10 AM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 AT CROSSGATES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BURIAL: 2 PM FRIDAY AT NATCHEZ CITY CEMETERY VISIT: 5-7 PM THURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON Barbara Stewart Swenson Fields, age 83, of Brandon, MS, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at her home in Brandon...

Geneva West

Geneva West

Dec 12, 2011

Geneva Rushing West Pearl Geneva Rushing West, age 90, died Monday, December 12, 2011 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00PM Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in the chapel of Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Floral Hills...

Billy Brewer

Billy Brewer

Dec 12, 2011

Billy L. Brewer Morton, MS Mr. Billy L. Brewer, age 66, a resident of Morton passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 at his residence. There will be no service at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.

Kristeena Harris

Kristeena Harris

Dec 11, 2011

SERVICES: 11 AM WEDNESDAY GRAVESIDE AT NEW BRANDON CEMETERY VISIT 9-10:30 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON

Linda Elrod

Linda Elrod

Dec 11, 2011

SERVICES: 12 NOON WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: GUM LOG CEMETERY IN BAILEY, MS VISIT: 5-8 PM TUESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Linda Bea Pratt Elrod, 50, died Sunday, December 11, 2011, at her home. Visitation is 5 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in...

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