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.

James Cook
Dec 24, 2010
James H. Cook, Brandon,MS James H. Cook, a native of Star, MS and resident of Brandon, MS passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home after a long illness. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Star, MS with Rev. R. C. Rice officiating. Ott & Lee...

Betty Grimes
Dec 22, 2010
SERVICES: 2 PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010 AT NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH IN LEAKE COUNTY. BURIAL: NEW HOPE CEMETERY VISITATION: 1 PM MONDAY AT CHURCH LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN FOREST

Jerry Sanderson
Dec 22, 2010
PRIVATE SERVICES LATER: BURIAL WILL BE IN ANTIOCH CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN FOREST.

Bobby House
Dec 21, 2010
BOBBY LYNN HOUSE JACKSON Mr. Bobby L. House, age 61, a resident of Jackson passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at University Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation was held 10am-11am Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral Services were held 11am, December 23, 2010 at the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with Rev....

Kathy Copeskey
Dec 21, 2010
SERVICES TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE. Kathy Ann Copeskey, 56, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, MS. Services will be announced at a later date. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon is handling arrangements. Kathy was a native of St. Paul, MN and a longtime resident of Rankin County. She...
Sammie Kennedy
Dec 21, 2010
SAMMIE ANSE KENNEDY MORTON Mr. Sammie Kennedy, age 79, a resident of Morton passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Scott Regional Hospital in Morton. Visitation was held 4-9pm Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral Services were held 2pm Thursday, December 23, 2010 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial...

Bonnie Leach
Dec 21, 2010
Bonnie Sue Norton Leach, Brandon,MS Bonnie Sue Norton Leach, 69, passed away Tues. Dec. 21, 2010 at the St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held Tues. Dec. 21, 2010 from 5-8pm. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS and from 1pm.-1:45pm. Wed. Dec. 22, 2010 at Pleasant Ridge Pentecostal Church in Wesson, MS. Funeral Services...

Lillie Sellers
Dec 21, 2010
Visitation: 6 until 8 pm Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010Service: 2 pm Thursday, in the Chapel at BrandonBurial: Star CemeteryLillie M. SellersJacksonLillie M. Sellers, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation will be 6 pm until 8 pm Wednesday, Dec 22, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 2...
Kristen Taylor
Dec 18, 2010
Leann Mills TaylorPearlKristen Leann Mills Taylor, 25, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.  Visitation is 2 pm until 5 pm today at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.  Services are 10 am Monday, Dec. 20 in the chapel of the funeral home.  Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in...

Fred Downs
Dec 17, 2010
SERVICES: 2 PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 20,2010 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON. BURIAL: HEBRON CEMETERY VISITATION: 2-5 PM SUNDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME Fred A. Downs, 89, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 at his residence. Visitation is 2-5 pm Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are 2 pm...

Helen Eichelberger
Dec 17, 2010
VISITATION: 6-8PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2010 AT OTT & LEE FUNERAL HOME IN MORTON. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 10AM MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 AT MORTON CITY CEMETERY IN MORTON, MS. OTT & LEE FUNERAL HOME IN MORTON IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. ____________________________ HELEN MADDEN EICHELBERGER SHREVEPORT, LA Mrs. Helen M. Eichelberger, age 86, a resident of Shreveport, LA, but formerly of...

Pritam Kaur
Dec 17, 2010
Arrangements: Visitation starts 11 am on Friday until the 12 noon service on Friday in the Chapel.

James Wristen, Jr.
Dec 16, 2010
Visitation: 1:30 pm Monday, December 20, 2010 until the 3 pm Service in the Chapel. Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Richland, MS will be assisting with arrangements.Jim WristenRichland, MSJames Leroy (Jim) Wristen, Jr., 62, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 20 starting at 1:30...

Grace Steadham
Dec 16, 2010
GRACE B. STEADHAM LEESBURG Mrs. Grace B. Steadham, age 74, a resident of the Leesburg Community passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Crossgates River Oaks Hospital in Brandon. Visitation was held Friday, December 17th 3pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton and 8:30am-2pm Sat. at Ott & Lee. Services were held 3pm Saturday, December 18, 2010 at...
Frances Boutwell
Dec 16, 2010
Frances Vincent Boutwell Forest Frances Vincent Boutwell, 83, a life long resident of Forest was welcomed into the arms of God on December 16, 2010. Mrs. Boutwell was the widow of the late John W. Boutwell. The two were married in 1946 until his death in 1978. They worked as a team building the family business. Mrs. Boutwell retired in...

T. L. Strickland
Dec 15, 2010
Graveside Service: 11am Friday @ Sharon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.VisitationL 5-8 pm Thursday @ Ott and Lee Funeral Home.T.L. StricklandWalnut GroveT.L. Strickland, 79, a resident of Walnut Grove died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at home. Graveside services with funeral honors were held 11 am Friday, December 17, 2010 at Sharon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-8 pm Thursday...

Lois Dukes
Dec 15, 2010
Arrangements Incomplete. Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest is in charge of arrangements.

Howard Parker
Dec 15, 2010
Mr. Howard Keith Parker, age 56, a resident of Meridian passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2010 in Meridian, Ms following an extended illness. Graveside services were conducted at 2:30pm December 16, 2010 from the Pine Ridge Baptist Cemetery. Rev. Chris Moore officiated the services. Keith, as he was known, was a special person by all who knew him. He...

Lela Johnson
Dec 15, 2010
LELA A. JOHNSON LUDLOW, MS Mrs. Johnson passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the age of 90 in the VA Nursing Facility in Kosciusko, MS following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Ludlow and Coal Bluff Communities in Western Scott County. She volunteered to serve her country during WWII as a member of the Army...

Dorothy Gressett
Dec 15, 2010
SERVICES: 10 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 AT CROSSGATES BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: 2:30 PM TUESDAY AT SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY IN TOOMBSUBA
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