Forrest Funeral Home

1258 Richburg Rd

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Phone: 601-264-1816

Fax: 601-264-1840

Email: forrestfh@gmail.com

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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.

Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.

Past Services

Jesse Portis

April 27, 1948 - - May 14, 2022

When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my ...

Jesse Portis

April 27, 1948 - - May 14, 2022

When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.” Jesse James Portis transitioned peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 in the presence of loved ones. He was born on April 27, 1948 to the late Willie V. and Katie Mae Phillips Portis in Hattiesburg MS. Jesse was th ...

Murphy Payton

April 16, 2022

Murphy Payton

April 16, 2022

Thomas Payne

May 22, 1961 - - April 09, 2022

Thomas Wade Payne made his unscheduled, one-way trip to heaven on April 9, while engaging ...

Thomas Payne

May 22, 1961 - - April 09, 2022

Thomas Wade Payne made his unscheduled, one-way trip to heaven on April 9, while engaging in one of his favorite pastimes – yardwork. He was 60. Tom is survived by his wife of 35 years, Connie Longino Payne; his well-loved daughter, Corley (Christian); his father, Bob; his brothers – Tim; Bob, Jr. (Rita); and Casey (Melissa) and his little dog, Jack. His mom, Judy, was c ...

Clifton Price

April 06, 1936 - - March 18, 2022

Clifton Price

April 06, 1936 - - March 18, 2022

Max Pierce

February 19, 1934 - - January 27, 2022

I Timothy 6-12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold the eternal life to which ...

Max Pierce

February 19, 1934 - - January 27, 2022

I Timothy 6-12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” Max Raymond Pierce passed away in Ha ...

Lonnie Pettiegrew

March 31, 1959 - - December 27, 2021

Lonnie was born in Laurel Mississippi on March 31,1959 to the union of Dorthory Edwards an ...

Lonnie Pettiegrew

March 31, 1959 - - December 27, 2021

Lonnie was born in Laurel Mississippi on March 31,1959 to the union of Dorthory Edwards and Robert Earl Nixion. Lonnie was adopted and raised by his stepfather Henry Pettiegrew after the union of him and Dorothy. Lonnie being the eldest of seven children. (Dorothy R. Pettiegrew (Charles Leatherwood), Henry Pettiegrew Jr. Gregory Pettiegrew (Alice), Robert Sneed, Beverly Wallis ...