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Jason Watkins
Wed,08/27/25-2:44PM , 6,455 Reads
Jason Watkins, 42, of Brandon passed away far too soon on August 20th, 2025 while working in Indianola, MS.
Visitation was held on Monday, August 25th from 10-11 am at Ott and Lee of Forest, followed by a funeral service at 11 in the chapel officiated by Bro. Bo Rice, and a graveside service at Dennis Cemetery in Lake.
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Tommy Merrell Woods
Wed,08/06/25-1:20PM , 836 Reads
Tommy Merrell Woods, 83, a resident of Forest, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 2, 2025. Visitation was held Tuesday, August 5 at Goodhope Missionary Baptist Church from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with funeral services commencing at 4. Bro. Steve Robinson and Bro. James McMillan officiated.
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Lance F. Stockwell
Wed,07/30/25-12:36PM , 1,108 Reads
Lance F. Stockwell, 58, a resident of Bettendorf, IA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Dr. L.W. Willey Jr., M.D., “Bill”
Wed,07/30/25-12:22PM , 1,843 Reads
A prominent Scott Countian, Dr. L.W. Willey Jr., M.D., “Bill” died 20 years ago this week. Dr. Willey Jr. was born in Morton on February 8, 1932, the son of Dr. L. W. Willey Sr., M.D., “Loys,” who practiced medicine in Rankin and Scott Counties, and Speech and Drama teacher Elizabeth Wright Willey, a native of Henry, Tennessee.
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