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Ollie Ray Carter

April 28, 1944 — March 18, 2026

Picayune, MS

Ollie Ray Carter

Ollie Ray Carter, 81, of Picayune, MS passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in Shubuta, MS, he was preceeded in death by his loving parents, Audrey and Dora Carter, two brothers, Tommy Lee and Oscar Lee, and two sisters, Lela Williamson and Darlene Edge.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 62 years, Betty; four children, Benjamin Carter (Desma) of Picayune, MS, Matilda Carter, of Macon, GA, Sheila Denham (Tony), of Fairfax, VA and Cecelia Adams (Rodney), of Macon, GA; one brother, Richard Carter; one sister, Earlene Johnson, both from Shubuta, MS; eight grandchildren, Joshua (Akesha), Bridgett, Celeste, Lauren, Marcus (Jencia); Erica, Kirsten and Rodney, Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Daniel (Mamie) McDonald of New Orleans, LA and Dirome Williamson, Sr. of Hattiesburg, MS, nine great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1190 South Beech Street, Picayune, MS 39466. Viewing Hours will be from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 PM. Interment will be held at New Palestine Cemetery, 2336 Palestine Rd, Picayune, MS 39466. There will be a Repast following the burial service at the church.

Psalm 23:4 - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me".

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Baylous Funeral Home. www.baylousfuneralhome.com. 

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