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...
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...
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...
Robert Cecil Taylor
Aug 11, 2026
Robert Cecil Taylor, 84, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at the Veterans Nursing Home in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Fannin on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 11am until 12pm. Funeral services will follow at First Baptist Fannin at 12:00pm.
Robert was born on May 22, 1942, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Lurline and Troy Taylor of...
Joy Ann Smith
Aug 11, 2026
Joy Ann Smith, of Pearl, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 87.
Joy was born September 11, 1938, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She worked as a bank teller at Deposit Guaranty for 30 years, and she enjoyed painting in her spare time. She will be remembered as a woman who was devoted...
Peggye Ann Wash Burks
Aug 10, 2026
Peggye Ann Wash Burks, 66, a resident of Forest, passed away on August 10, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21st from 12-6pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Forest. There will be a second visitation on Saturday at 12, with the funeral service following in the chapel at 1pm. Burial will...
Larry Eugene Maynard
Aug 9, 2026
In loving memory of Larry Eugene Maynard,
Larry Maynard, 58, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 9, after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. Though his journey was filled with challenges, he faced each day with strength, faith and an unwavering love for the people who meant the most to him.
Above all else, Larry loved God and his...
Riggs Lee Evans
Aug 8, 2026
Riggs Lee Evans passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Riggs was born on February 26, 2026, in Flowood, Mississippi, to Austin Lee Evans and Allye Brooke Tindall. Although his time here was short, he made a lasting impact on those around him, filling their lives and hearts with his constant happiness. He loved to play and do his “kick...
Jerrolyn Martin Owens
Aug 8, 2026
Jerrolyn Martin Owens October 3, 1969 – August 8, 2026
Our precious Jerrolyn gained her angel wings peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family, her closest friends, and her sweet Sadie girl.
After a long journey of faith, love, and courage, she was welcomed into the arms of the Savior she loved so deeply. She leaves behind a love that touched...
Paula French
Aug 6, 2026
Paula French, 71, passed away Thurs. Aug. 6, 2026 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Aug. 10, 2026 from 10am-12pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 12pm on Mon. Aug. 10, 2026 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services are 3pm on...
