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.

Mrs. Tommie Childress

Mrs. Tommie Childress

Jan 25, 2011

SERVICES: 2:30 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011 AT HIGH HILL CEMETERY. NO VISITATION

Benjamin Polk

Benjamin Polk

Jan 24, 2011

Benjamin Zolan PolkMorton Benjamin Zolan “B.Z.” Polk, 78, died peacefully surrounded by his family at MS Care Center in Morton on January 24, 2011 following an extended illness. His parents Frank Estus and Lillian Gertrude Polk, brothers , Edward ,         , Jerrel, Travis and his sister Mary McGowan all preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 59 years,...

Josie Benton

Josie Benton

Jan 24, 2011

RICHLAND: GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT 2:30 PM WEDNESDAY AT LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK. BURIAL: LAKEWOOD VISITATION: 12 NOON UNTIL 2 PM AT OTT AND LEE IN RICHLAND. Josie S. Benton, 91, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence, MS. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Ott & Lee...

Grace Jones

Grace Jones

Jan 24, 2011

SERVICES: 11 AM THURSDAY AT SARDIS BAPTIST CHURCH BURIAL: WHITE OAK CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-8 PM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON AND 9:30 AM AT SARDIS BAPTIST CHURCH UNTIL SERVICE TIME. Theo Grace Canterbury Jones, 92, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2011. Visitation is 5-8 pm today at Ott and Lee Funeral Home...

Henry Noblin, Jr.

Henry Noblin, Jr.

Jan 24, 2011

Henry Clay Noblin, Jr, age 63, a lifelong resident of Forest passed away Monday January 24, 2011 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Ms following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted today at 11am from the Forest United Methodist Church with interment to follow at the Homewood United Methodist Cemetery with Rev. Larry Patrick officiating. Visitation...

Amy Jordan

Amy Jordan

Jan 24, 2011

Visitation: Wednesday, January 26th, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Richland, MS from 5 pm until 8 pm and starting at 1 pm on Thursday, Jan. 27th at First Baptist Church in Richland.Service 2 pm at the Church on Thursday.Interment: Glenwood Memorial Park, Richland, MSAmy Heather Grimes Jordan, 38, passed away at home on Monday, January 24, 2011, is...

Johnny Lomax

Johnny Lomax

Jan 24, 2011

Johnnie N. Lomax SandhillJohnnie Norris Lomax, 55, a resident of Sandhill in Rankin Co. died Monday, January 24, 2011 surrounded by his family. Visitation was held 5-9 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2011 and 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral services were held 2 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Eureka Baptist...

Samuel Newell

Samuel Newell

Jan 23, 2011

SERVICES: 1 PM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON. BURIAL: NEW BRANDON CEMETERY VISITATION: 5-7 PM TUESDAY AND 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY AT OTT AND LEE IN BRANDON Samuel Washington Newell, 84, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at his residence. Visitation is 5-7 pm Tuesday at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services...

Cecil Parker

Cecil Parker

Jan 22, 2011

Cecil Otis Parker, age 89, a resident of Lawrence, Ms. Passed away Saturday January 22, 2011 at Infinity Hospice in Marion, Ms following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 3pm Sunday January 23, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Chapel of Forest with interment to follow in the Pine Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Larry Laird and...

Ben Stewart

Ben Stewart

Jan 22, 2011

Ben Guthrie Stewart, age 78, a lifelong resident of Forest passed away Saturday January 22, 2011 at the Mississippi Care Center in Morton, Ms., following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Tuesday January 25, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Chapel of Forest with interment in the Antioch-Steele Cemetery. Rev. Don Savell and Rev. Bobby Warren...

David White

David White

Jan 22, 2011

MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 2 PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011 AT THE FITZHUGH CHAPEL ON CAMPUS OF MILLSAPS COLLEGE ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO CARE OF OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON

Beulah Meadows

Beulah Meadows

Jan 22, 2011

Visitation: 5 pm until 8 pm, Monday, January 24, 2011 Service: 2 pm Tuesday, January 25, 2011, Ott & Lee Funeral Home-Brandon, MS Interment: Line Creek Baptist Church Beulah Frances Meadows, 69, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 5 until 8 pm Monday, Jan. 24th at Ott & Lee Funeral...

Caley Easterling

Caley Easterling

Jan 21, 2011

CALEY EASTERLING MORTON Mr. Caley Easterling, age 83, a resident of Morton passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Jackson. Visitation was held 3-7pm Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral Services were held 1pm Monday, January 24, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial...

Helen Barr

Helen Barr

Jan 21, 2011

Helen Ruth Barr, Brandon,MS Helen Ruth Barr, 72, passed away Fri. Jan. 21, 2011 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation will be held Mon. Jan. 24, 2011 from 5pm.-9pm. and Tues. Jan. 25, 2011 from 10am.-10:45am. at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon,MS. Funeral Services are 11am. Tues. Jan. 25, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral...

Joel Hunt

Joel Hunt

Jan 20, 2011

Mr. Hunt passed away at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. He will be sent by Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon to Banister's Funeral Home in Hiawassee, GA. for services. The phone number of Banister Funeral Home is 706-896-2218

Norman Sebren

Norman Sebren

Jan 19, 2011

SERVICES: 2:30 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 2011 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON. BURIAL: GEORGETOWN CEMETERY VISITATION:12 NOON UNTIL SERVICE TIME SATURDAY

Eric Applewhite, Jr.

Eric Applewhite, Jr.

Jan 18, 2011

SERVICES: 1 PM SATURDAY AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON BURIAL: LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL PARK VISIT:4-8 PM FRIDAY Eric Lamar “Buddy” Applewhite Jr., 82, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at UMC in Jackson, MS after battling cancer 7 months. Services are Saturday, January 22 at 1:00 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon. In lieu of...

Margie Toney

Margie Toney

Jan 18, 2011

MARGIE CLEO TONEY MORTON Mrs. Cleo Toney, age 85, a resident of Morton passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation was held 4-9pm Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Morton. Funeral Services were held 2pm Friday, January 21, 2011 from the Ott & Lee Chapel in Morton with burial in...

Albert Keen

Albert Keen

Jan 16, 2011

Visit: 4 pm until 8 pm Tuesday, January 18th  at Ott and Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS Service: 2 pm Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in the chapel Interment: Lakewood South Albert Thomas Keen, 74, passed away on January 16, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.  Visitation will be Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 4 pm until 8 pm at...

Russell Levanway, Ph.D.

Russell Levanway, Ph.D.

Jan 16, 2011

SERVICES: 11 AM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011 AT OTT AND LEE FUNERAL HOME IN BRANDON VISITATION: 9:30 AM WEDNESDAY Dr. Russell Wilford Levanway, 91, died on January 16, 2011 in Jackson, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with visitation at 9:30 am Wednesday until...

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