Glenda Joyce Bradshaw
Aug 31, 2026
Mrs. Glenda Joyce Burkes Bradshaw, 85, of Forest passed away peacefully at her home on August 31st, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4th from 1-3pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest, with the funeral service beginning at 3pm. Burial will take place at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Glenda was the first of nine children born in...
Dr. Mrs. Lydia Nchelem Didia
Aug 12, 2026
Dr. Mrs. Lydia Nchelem Didia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 56. Lydia was born on June 24, 1970, in Rumueme, Rivers State, Nigeria. She married the love of her life, Dr. Darlington Didia, on December 31, 1992 and later moved to the United...
Stephany G. Crechale
Sep 1, 2006
Graveside services will be held at 11am, Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Harperville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Harperville Baptist Church at 10am prior to the graveside service.
OTT & LEE Funeral Home of Forest is honored to serve the Crechale family.
Doris Lasher
Aug 31, 2026
Doris Walters Lasher,101, of Forest, MS passed away peacefully at MS Care Center of Raleigh on Monday, August 31st, 2026. Visitation will be held at Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Forest on Saturday, September 5th from 12-2pm, with the funeral service following at 2. Burial will take place at Hilsboro Baptist Church Cemetery, where she will be laid to...
Julian C Ramirez
Aug 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Julian Cabera Ramirez
Julian Cabera Ramirez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those whose lives he touched.
Julian was the son of Ruperto and Beatrice Ramirez. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant. During his military career, he was...
Teresa Lanell Smith Lovett
Sep 1, 2026
Teresa Lanell Smith Lovett (1938-2026)
Teresa Lovett passed away at Generations Senior Living in Lee County, MS, a place she lovingly referred to as home for the past five years.
Teresa was born July 28, 1938, to Clarence Raymond and Jewel Wolf Smith in Forest, MS. She married A.M. “Buddy” Lovett in 1958, and they were married until his passing in 2018.
She...
Alan Howard Harrigill
Sep 1, 2026
Alan Howard Harrigill, 84, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at home in Brandon, MS, surrounded by his wife and his earthly angel and caregiver, Shannon Jenkins. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Brookhaven to Donald and Gertrude Harrigill, the second born of their five children. He graduated from Brookhaven High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree...
Eddie A. Cotton
Aug 26, 2026
Eddie Allen Cotton, age 77, of Brandon, MS, went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.He was a Christian and believed Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Mr. Cotton was born on September 18, in Indianola, Mississippi. He has been married to his soul mate, Betty Cotton, for 58 years; they had just celebrated their 58th...
Andrew Wallace Bloomer
Aug 25, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Wallace Bloomer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at the age of 82.
Andy was born in Indiana to Oliver DeWitt Bloomer and Tennessee Aubrey Strauser Bloomer. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Andy lived...
Judy B. Vines
Aug 22, 2026
Judy B. Vines, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born December 31, 1944, in Columbia, Mississippi, to Ford Bishop and Juliette McDaniel Bishop. She had been a resident of Brandon since 1980, where she was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Judy was a...
Billy Dewayne Frazier
Aug 20, 2026
Mr. Billy Dewayne Frazier (09/21/1970 – 08/20/2026), cherished brother and uncle, passed from this life on August 20, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. He was a long-time employee of Tyson Foods in Forest where he worked as a maintenance technician. He was loved by his family and friends and enjoyed watching sports and fishing.
Services will be held at Ott...
Hilda Powers
Aug 20, 2026
Evelyn Hilda (Morehead) Powers, 77, of Irondale, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Hilda was born to Martha Evelyn Vance and John Kenneth “J.K.” Morehead in Meridian, Mississippi, on October 14, 1948. She attended Mississippi College for Women and spent her early adult life caring for and teaching children with special needs....
Rebecca J. Stewart Bates
Aug 19, 2026
Rebecca J. Stewart Bates, age 71, a resident of Pulaski, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Rebecca was born on August 6, 1955, in Jackson, MS to her parents, Ray Stewart and Evelyn Dier Freeman. She lived in the Forest, Scott County area several years. She later worked for Cochran-Sysco as a Food Sales Representative....
Frank David Little
Aug 19, 2026
Frank David Little
12/16/1933 – 8/19/2026
Frank David Little, 92, of Brandon, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Services will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS, with Dr. Keith Grubbs officiating. Visitation begins at 1:00, service will be held at 3:00. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Gardens.
Frank...
Joanne S. Jones
Aug 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joanne Summers Jones
September 23, 1931 – August 17, 2026
Joanne Summers Jones of West Norriton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, with family members by her side.
A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at High Hill Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 10am till the service time...
Mary Elizabeth Tharp
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Peacock Tharp passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026 at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, Ms. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19th from 9-10am, with the funeral service beginning at 10 at Pine Forest Baptist Church in Stewart, MS. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bro. Dale May will officiate.
Mary was a woman who had...
Rex Lindsley Keeton
Aug 15, 2026
Rex Lindsley Keeton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, educator, coach, and faithful servant of his Lord, passed away on August 15, 2026, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Rex's life was a testimony to faith, family, service, and perseverance.
Rex was born on April 13, 1945, to Rose Elizabeth “Bobbie” Adams Keeton and Ray Jones “Doc” Keeton. He was...
Armand Anthony Lombardo, Jr.
Aug 14, 2026
Armand Anthony Lombardo, Jr., 70, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born on June 4, 1956, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Armand Anthony Lombardo, Sr. and Josephine Wiater Lombardo, and grew up in the Pittsburgh area.
Armand attended Serra Catholic High School and went on to attend the University...
Aubert C. "Bert" Atkison
Aug 12, 2026
Aubert Carr “Bert” Atkison, Jr.
Aubert Carr “Bert” Atkison Jr., 82, of Forest, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Bert was born on June 30, 1944, in Memphis, TN, to Aubert...
Henry Lofton Bounds Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Henry Lofton Bounds, Jr., 94, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away at home on August 12, 2026.
Henry was born January 7, 1932, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to Henry and Maud Bounds. After graduating from Byram High School in 1949, he attended Southwest Community College for one year before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged as a...
