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Deborah Lee Lang, age 68 a lifelong resident of Forest, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Forest.
Graveside services were held at Ephesus Cemetery on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 12:15 p.m. with Rev. Chris Harrison officiating under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest.
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Mrs. Billie Faye Baker Risher (nee Page) age 73 and a resident of Morton, MS died on Tuesday November 17, 2020 after a battling a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at her home surrounded by her family.
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William “Bill” Jones
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William “Bill” Jones entered Heaven on November 6, 2020. Bill was born in Forest on December 27, 1948 to Peek and Bernice Jones. He grew up in Forest and graduated from Forest High School where he played baseball and football. Bill attended East Central Junior College and The University of Southern Mississippi.
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