Mike Holloway
Sep 3, 2026
Mike Holloway, 73, passed away on Thurs. Sept. 3, 2026 in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Wed. Sept. 9, 2026 from 11am-1pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm on Wed. Sept. 9, 2026 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Lakeland Place Memorial Park...
Pearlie Jane Bowling
Sep 5, 2026
Pearlie Jane Searcy Bowling of Brandon, MS, went to be with our Lord on September 5, 2026.
Ms. Bowling was born on February 2, 1935, in Polkville, MS to Harsh and Laura Mae Searcy (Hales). She attended Polkville High School. She married Billy Ray Purvis in 1953 and together they had one son, David Ray Purvis. She worked at All State...
Danny Thomas Williams
Sep 8, 2026
Danny Thomas Williams, age 78, of Forest, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 13, 1948, in Laurel, Mississippi, Danny lived a life defined by service, humility, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys Warren Williams and Jack...
John Griffin Ervin
Sep 6, 2026
John Griffin Ervin, age 85, passed away September 6, at Brandon Community Care Center in Brandon, MS.
He was born on June 27, 1941, in Cleveland, MS to Paul and Elsie Ervin. He was raised by 3 of his father's siblings: his aunts Annie and Cora, and his uncle Frank.
John attended primary and secondary schooling in Cleveland, MS graduating with the...
John Allan Wigal
Sep 8, 2026
John “Allan” Wigal passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2026 with family by his side. He was born on August 18,1962 in Athens, Greece, and adopted by John and Maxine Wigal. He was raised in Pearl, MS.
His hobbies included hunting, fishing, swimming, riding motorcycles, playing pool and automobile mechanics. In his early career he worked for a local seismograph company....
Richard C Holyfield
Sep 4, 2026
Richard C Holyfield, was born on January 6, 1935, in Brandon, MS and he was very proud to call it his home. He passed away on September 4, 2026, in Brandon, MS.
Richard will be remembered for his years of work and for the close bond he shared with his family. He and his son Rick started R & R Landscaping,...
Stephany George Crechale
Sep 1, 2026
Graveside services for Stephany George Crechale will be held at 11am Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Harperville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10am till the service time at the Harperville Baptist Church.
Stephanie George Crechale, age 63, a resident of Pearl, MS passed away on September 1, 2026, following an extended illness.
She was born to her loving parents, George...
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...
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...
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...
Katherine Ann Wheeler
Aug 27, 2026
Katherine Ann DeLashmet Wheeler of Brandon, Mississippi passed away on Thursday August 27th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathye will be remembered as someone who was quick with a smile or a joke, loved to tell a good story, and was full of life and energy. She had a way making people feel welcome and loved, and her presence could...
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...
