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.
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...
Fannie Godwin
Aug 9, 2011
Ms. Fannie Ruth Godwin of Scott County was called to be with The Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, after a brief illness at the age of 88. Ms. Godwin was born to the late James H. Davis and Susanna Roland Davis on June 12, 1923 in the community of Donahoe, near Lake, MS. She was fortunate to be part...
Maila Barlow
Aug 6, 2011
Maila Beth Patrick Barlow StarMaila Beth Patrick Barlow, 55, retired registered nurse, a resident of Star and former long time resident of the Bethel area outside of Brandon , left to be in heaven on August 6, 2011 from Baptist Hospital in Jackson, after a twelve year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Bossier City, Louisiana, Beth grew up on...
Janie Gray
Aug 6, 2011
Visitation: 5-9pm Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and Monday 8am-1:30pm at Ott & Lee Morton. Services: 2pm Monday, August 8, 2011 at Crossroads Baptist Church. Burial: Crossroads Baptist Cemetery. Janie Genell Gray Pelahatchie Janie Genell Gray, 73, a resident of Pelahatchie died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Visitation...
Steven Procunier
Aug 5, 2011
SERVICES: 11 AM MONDAY AT ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH VISIT: 10 AM MONDAY AT CHURCH Steven Richard “Steve” Procunier, 67, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation is 10 am Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Flowood, MS. Memorial Services are 11 am Monday...
Ronald Callihan Jr.
Aug 5, 2011
Ronald Wayne Callihan Jr. Pelahatchie, MS Visitation: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 9am-11am at Ott & Lee Morton. Graveside: 11am Wednesday at Farm Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton.
Jeffrey Gatewood
Aug 4, 2011
2pm Saturday, August 6, 2011 in the chapel of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in BrandonBurial in Gatewood Family CemeteryVisitation: 5pm until 8 pm Friday, August 5, 2011 at Ott & Lee Jeffrey Joe Gatewood Brandon Jeffrey Joe Gatewood, 51, born October 30, 1959, died on Thursday, August 4, 2011, after a brief struggle with colon cancer. Ott & Lee...
John Durham
Aug 4, 2011
John Donald Durham, 78, passed away on August 4, 2011, in Forest, Mississippi. John was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 28, 1933, but soon moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. In the early sixties, John settled in Forest, Mississippi, where he owned and operated various local businesses. For the past forty-eight years, John devoted himself to rearing his family...
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