Obituaries 08-22-24

MAXIE HENDERSON BRUCE, JR.

Sept. 17, 1953-Aug. 19, 2024

Funeral services for Maxie Henderson Bruce, Jr., 70, of Waynesboro, will

be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from Bridgeway Church in

Waynesboro, with Dr. DeJuan Walley and Rev. David Grayson officiating.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from

Bridgeway Church.

Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Shubuta

Cemetery in Clarke County.

Born in Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 17, 1953 to Maxie Henderson Bruce,

Sr., and Sara Conerly Bruce, he was raised in Pinola, where he attended

Pinola High School. He later graduated from Mississippi State University

in 1975 with a Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science. He moved to

Waynesboro, where he started his career at Marshall Durbin.

After meeting the love of his life, Charlotte Martiniere, they were wed

in holy matrimony in 1976. They decided to settle and began a family,

raising four children. He later retired as a Sales and Service

Representative with Eaton Corporation.

He died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Brandy Bruce of

Hattiesburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Stacie Bruce and Will

Scott of Houston, Brooke Bruce and John Robert Ward of Laurel and

Brittney Bruce and Matt McAfee of Starkville; and nine grandchildren,

Carter Scott, Lee Scott, Gracie Bruce, Sophie Bruce, Bayleigh Bruce,

Keagan Ward, Cole Ward, Reese McAfee and Sally McAfee.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Martiniere Bruce; his

parents, Maxie Henderson Bruce, Sr., and Sara Conerly Bruce; and his

sister, Melody Bruce Musgrove.

Pallbearers will be Chris Gandy, Frank Gandy, Brent Freeman, Brent

Barry, Todd Graham and Trey Chapman. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy

Dickerson, Ennis King, Larry Gandy, Allen Torrey and Richard Ward.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

ROY TERRELL "TERRY" CLANTON, JR.

Dec. 9, 1948-Aug. 15, 2024

Funeral services for Roy Terrell "Terry" Clanton, Jr., 75, of

Waynesboro, were conducted on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 from the Chapel of

Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. DeJuan Walley and Rev. Adam Walley

officiating.

Interment followed at Coyt Cemetery.

Born in Laurel on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1948 to the late Roy Terrell

Clanton, Sr., and M.L. Clanton, he served in the United States Army and

was a Veteran of Vietnam. He was a faithful and devoted member of

Bridgeway Church, where he served as a Deacon and sang with the Praise

and Worship Team. He was affectionately known as the "Candyman."

He retired as Owner and Operator of Clanton Pest, Inc. He loved his

family and will always be remembered as an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed

all types of hunting, but his passion was turkey hunting. Throughout his

life, he could always be found in the woods or fishing.

He was always the "Life of the Party," no matter where he was ---

whether is was telling jokes or talking like Donald Duck. He loved

people and never met a stranger.

He died on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Evans Clanton of

Waynesboro; his son, Trevor Blake Clanton of Waynesboro; his daughter

and son-in-law, Chandler Clanton and Kevin Chance of Waynesboro; his

sister and brother-in-law, Elaine Clanton and Bobby Watkins of

Waynesboro; his grandchildren, Courtlyn Noelle Clanton, Blakely Faith

Chance and Brynleigh Grace Chance; the only expected grandson (Aug. 20,

2024), Brantley Terrell Chance; and his faithful fur babies, Maxx, Milo,

Maggie, WeeWee, Blue and Sweet Baby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Terrell Clanton, Sr., and

M.L. Clanton.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

SHONDRICK SHONDELL

CHAMBERS, JR.

Aug. 29, 2006-July 28, 2024

Funeral services for Shondrick Shondell Chambers, Jr., 17, of

Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 from Alpha & Omega

Church with Elder Shondrick S. Chambers, Sr., officiating.

Interment followed at Pineville Church Cemetery.

Born on Aug. 29, 2006, he was employed with Walmart in Hattiesburg.

He died on Monday, July 28, 2024 in Shubuta.

He is survived by his mother and her spouse, LaQuita and Eric Black; his

father and his spouse, Shondrick S. and Lee Ann Chambers, Sr.; his

sister, Shondricka S. Chambers; two brothers, Kolyn and Keon Chambers;

his grandmothers and their respective spouses, Cora L. Chambers and

Jeanette and Thomas Smith; three aunts and uncles, Pastor Ammisa and

Harold Nobles, Aaliyah Mitchell and Teresa and Fredick Swain; his

uncles, Edward D. Chambers and Augustus Mitchell; and a host of cousins,

relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by an uncle, Bayfyl S. Chambers.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of

arrangements.

MARTRELLO SHANE HARTFIELD

Nov. 7, 1985-Aug. 2, 2024

Funeral services for Martrello Shane Hartfield, 38, of Beaumont, were

conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 from Sweet Home Baptist Church in

Beumont, with Rev. Matthew Bolton officiating.

Interment followed at Bolton Cemetery.

Born on Aug. 2, 2024, he was a Laborer with Hood Industries.

He died on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital in

Hattiesburg.

He is survived by his sons, Martrello, Jr., and Makalih; his daughter,

AnTaNasia Steele; his mother, Jacqueline Bolton; his brothers, Moses

Dickey, Glenn Hartfield and Richard Bolton; and his sisters, Courtney

Morris, Shekemia Hartfield and Jaden Tatum.

He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal grandparents and

his maternal grandfather.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Beaumont was in charge of arrangements.

VELMA "MS. RED" CARTER-HUSBAND

June 30, 1926-Aug. 4, 2024

Funeral services for Velma "Ms. Red" Carter-Husband, 98, of Shubuta,

were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 from New Mt. Zion U.M. Church

in Shubuta, with Minister Donald Sterling officiating.

Interment followed at Davenport Cemetery in Shubuta.

Born on June 30, 1926, she was a retired Bus Driver with Friends of

Children of Mississippi and served as an Usher and a Board Member at New

Mt. Zion U.M. Church.

She died on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeanie "Rann" Smith-McDonald; three

grandsons, eight great-grandchildren and seven

great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter and six brothers

and sisters.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ELLA MAE (WEST) GRAY

Jan. 6, 1933-July 28, 2024

Funeral services for Ella Mae (West) Gray, 91, of Waynesboro, were

conducted on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral

Home, with Rev. Johnny Ray Edwards officiating.

Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Born on Jan. 6, 1933, she was a retired Teacher and Center Administrator

with Friends of Children of Mississippi.

She died on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Joycelyn

Gray of Chalmette, La., and Wonnie and Linda Gray of Waynesboro; two

daughters and a son-in-law, Reeta Gray and Ella and Maurice Jordan of

Waynesboro; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ceola and John Dawkins,

Julie and Willie Lawson and Louisa and W.R. Everett; six grandchildren

and a host of great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and three sons.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

QUENTIN "BIG MAC" MCDONALD

Jan. 2, 1959-Aug. 2, 2024

Funeral services for Quentin "Big Mac" McDonald, 65, of Richton,

were conducted on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 from Bethlehem Baptist Church

in Richton, with Rev. Picasso Nelson officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Jan. 2, 1959, he was a former Deputy Sheriff with the Perry

County Sheriff's Department and a Utilities Operator with Georgia

Pacific.

He died on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.

He is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Claire McDonald of

Chattanooga, Tenn., Dr. Melissa Ann McDonald of Memphis, Tenn., and

Chrsitine Elizabeth Abigail McDonald of Richton; his mother, Christine

McDonald of Richton; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and

Norma Price of Grand Prairie, Texas, Roy and Jessica Price of Columbia

and Herbert and Debra McDonald of Richton; and seven sisters and four

brothers-in-law, Mary L. McDonald of Bassfield, Vera and Ronnie Lampley

of New Augusta, Deborah McDonald of Dixon, Calif., Phyliss and Dexter

McMillan of Virginia Beach, Va., Vanessa and Norman Robinson of Richton,

Valerie and Charles Moore of Richton and Adrienne T. McDonald of

Jackonsville, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his father.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Beaumont was in charge of arrangements.

CAROLYN EVERETT

Feb. 5, 1961-July 31, 2024

Funeral services for Carolyn Everett, 63, of Waynesboro, were conducted

on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 from Pineville Missionary Baptist Church,

with Pastor Samuel C. Newton officiating.

Interment followed at Pineville Church Cemetery.

Born on Feb. 5, 1961, she was employed with Ellisville State School.

She died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Darrel Everett; her mother, Mildred

Avery Everett; her sister and brother-in-law, Jacklyn and Clarence

Jones; her aunt, Victoria Michelle Jones; and a host of aunts, uncles,

cosigns and friends.

She was preceded in death by Lonnie B. Everett and Brenda Everett.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of

arrangements.

SHUMAR LADALE

"HUMBUG" BLAKLEY

Feb. 7, 2002-July 22, 2024

Funeral services for Shumar Ladale "Humbug" Blakley, 22, of

Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 from Pineville

Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Chris West officiating.

Interment followed at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.

Born on Feb. 7, 2002, he was a Tank Hanger with Howard Industries.

He died on Tuesday, July 22, 2024 at Specialist Care Center in Jackson.

He is survived his mother and her spouse, Priscilla Ann and Darious

Davis; his father Aubrey Dale Blakley; his twin brother, Jamar Blakley;

two other brothers, Darius Davis, Jr., and Schdarius Davis; two sisters,

Aubreanna Blakley and Shaneika Blakley; a bonus sister, Schdazia Davis;

and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and great-grandparents.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DERICK LANARD HEIDELBERG

June 14, 1970-July 25, 2024

Funeral services for Derick Lanard Heidelberg, 54, of Petal and formlery

of Shubuta, were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 from Sweet Pilgrim

U.M. Churchi n Shubuta, with Rev. Kevin Carter officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on June 14, 1970, he was a Brick Mason and Licensed Barber.

He died on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Asbury Hospice House in

Hattiesburg.

He is survived by his wife, Ola Heidelberg of Petal; his stepson,

D'Antonio Booth of El Paso, Texas; his daughter, Meila Fuqua of

Nashville, Tenn.; his brother, Anthony Leo Heidelberg of Quitman; his

sister, Quntia Lyn Thomas of Quitman; and a step-grandson, Keaton

Williams of Bassfield.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, a stepson and his

mother-in-law.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES RAY GODFREY

Aug. 22, 1943-July 22, 2024

Funeral services for Charles Ray Godfrey, 80, of Silas, Ala., were

conducted on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 from Shiloh Baptist Church in Silas,

with Rev. Ennes Rankins officiating.

Interment followed at Little Place Cemetery in Womack Hill, Ala.

Born on Aug. 22, 1943, he was retired from International Paper Company.

He died on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital Regency in

Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Godfrey; four sons and two

daughters-in-law, Kirt and Beth, Stephen, Timothy and Rose and Scott; a

daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Charles; his brother, Ceola, Jr.;

his sister, Loyce Patricia; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers and an

infant son.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES EDWARD POWE

Jan. 4, 1960-July 25, 2024

A private memorial service was conducted for James Edward "Jimmy"

Powe, 64, of Buckatunna.

Born in Kenosha, Wis., on Jan. 4, 1960 to the late Jackie M. and Annie

L. Powe, his main hobby was baseball. He enjoyed coaching others in the

sport.

He died on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jamie and Iris Powe of

Buckatunna and Jabe and Sebrina Powe of Moselle; his daughters and

sons-in-law, Amy "Tori" and Drew Strickland of Buckatunna and

Cartier and Ken Williams of Neely; nine grandchildren and four

great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two uncles,

Thomas Brown and Dale Brown.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

RUTHANN HEIDELBERG GRAY

March 5, 1957-July 14, 2024

Funeral services for Ruthann Heidelberg Gray, 67, of Waynesboro, were

conducted on Friday, July 26, 2024 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral

Home, with Rev. Johnny Edwards officiating.

Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Bonr on March 5, 1957, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital in

Hattiesburg.

She is survived by two sons, James Gray and Donte Gray; her daughter,

Lena Michelle Heidelberg; her brother, Roy Heidelberg; her sister, Ada

Carter; and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, a

granddaughter, two brothers and a niece.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CLIFTON ERVIN TAYLOR, JR.

July 3, 1949-July 13, 2024

Funeral services for Clifton Ervin Taylor, Jr., 75, of State Line, were

conducted on Monday, July 22, 2024 from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in

State Line, with Rev. Willie E. Rankins officiating.

Born on July 3, 1949, he was a Retiree with Ingalls Shipbuilding.

He died on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Yolanda and Patrick

Cook, Stacy and Edward Johnson, Danyeld and Chinwan Barnett, Jennier and

Markeith Berry and Tiffany and Derrick Eskridge; his brother, Donald

Taylor; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Larry Andrews,

Margaret and Johnny Evans and Cassandra and Byron Whitsett; 19

grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his paternal grandparents, his

maternal grandparents, six brothers, two sisters and a son.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

GEORGIA MAE "SISTA"

POWE-BONNER

Oct. 17, 1944-July 10, 2024

Funeral services for Georgia Mae "Sista" Powe-Bonner, 79, of Millry,

Ala., were conducted on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from Alpha and Omega

Holiness Church in Millry, with Apostle Loutricia Lee officiating.

Interment followed at Pine Cemetery in Silas, Ala.

Born on Oct. 17, 1944, she was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse.

She died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughter and her fiance, Shuwonda Campbell and

Jimmy Johnson of Millry; her brother and sister-in-law, Deacon Leo and

Dorothy Powe of Silas; her sister, Elder Ruby Lee Philon; and two

grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and seven

brothers.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

SHERRI LYNETTE DIXON

Jan. 20, 1969-July 12, 2024

Funeral services for Sherri Lynette Dixon, 55, of Beaumont, were

conducted on Friday, July 19, 2024 from Sweet Home Family Life Center in

Beaumont, with Rev. Larry Bolton officiating.

Interment followed at Bolton Cemetery.

Born on Jan. 20, 1969, she was a Cook for Circle K in the Little Creek

community of Beaumont.

She died on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Dixon, Jr., of Beaumont; her

son, Jerical "Stump" Dixon of Beaumont; two daughters and a

son-in-law, Tanilya Shari and Quincy Dixon of Gautier and Wendy Dixon of

Stone Mountain, Ga.; her brother and sister-in-law, Ben Austin and

Paulette Dixon; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Annette and Walter

Ludgood of Gulfport, Mary and Brad Campbell of Gulfport, Regina and

Calvin Germany of Detroit, Mich., Deloris Bolton of Beaumont, Terri and

Larry Bolton of Beaumont and Stephanie Renna Bolton of Beaumont; three

grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her son, Wilbert

Dixon III; two brothers, Jacah Bolton and Joe Nathan Bolton, Jr.; and

her parents-in-law, Rachel Dixon and Wilbert Dixon, Sr.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Beaumont was in charge of arrangements.

CALVIN LAMAR "BUD" WEST, JR.

Feb. 21, 1938-July 7, 2024

Funeral services for Calvin Lamar "Bud" West, Jr., 86, of Butler,

Ala., were conducted on Monday, July 15, 2024 from Sandfield Baptist

Church, with Rev. James Moyes officiating.

Interment followed at Gin Creek Cemetery in Gilbertown, Ala.

Born on Feb. 21, 1938, he was a retired Truck driver and Mechanic and

also served as a Church Deacon.

He died on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Clavin L. and Mae Lee

West III of Giblertown, Ryan and Vera West of Chickasaw, Ala., Michael

and Rebecca West of Fredericksburg, Va., and Alonzo and Colleen West of

North Lauderdale, Fla.; her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Elder

Robert Cunningham of Holland, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and eight

great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, his wife, three

sisters and two children.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

MASSIE LEE SMITH

Nov. 14, 1944-July 9, 2024

Funeral services for Massie Lee Smith, 79, of Waynesboro, were conducted

on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church in

Buckatunna, with Rev. Donald R. Gandy officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Nov. 14, 1944, she died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Pine View

Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She is survived by her brother, Clarence Smith of Pascagoula; and her

sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and R.D. Gray of Waynesboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

GEORGE A. LEGGINS

Feb. 3, 1951-June 23, 2024

Graveside services for George A. Leggins, 73, of Toledo, Ohio and

formerly of State Line, were conducted on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from

State Line Cemetery, with Elder Eddie Simpson officiating.

Born on Feb. 3, 1951, he was retired from Chrysler-Jeep, Inc.

He died on Sunday, June 23, 2024 in Toledo.

He is survived by two sons, George Leggins of Pascagoula and Angelo

McIntyre of Grand Prairie, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimetra and

Patrick Lascer of Gautier; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Willie

"JV" and Carolyn Brown of State Line, Curtis and Shelia Brown of

Pascagoula, Douglas and Cynthia Edwards of Buckatunna, Don and Denise

O'Harroll of Jackson and Dr. Frank and Margaret O'Harroll of Winter

Haven, Fla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gail and Artis Crowther of

Gautier and Joyce and Rev. Ronnie Lenoir of Jackson; two grandchildren

and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and a brother.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT DEWAYNE "DR. HEAD" RANKINS

Dec. 22, 1968-July 4, 2024

Funeral services for Robert Dewayne "Dr. Head" Rankins, 55, of

Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, July 12, 2024 from St. Luke

Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Ennes Rankins officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Bonr on Dec. 22, 1968, he was a former Laborer with Marshall-Durbin.

He died on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital in

Hattiesburg.

He is survived by two sons, Omarion Tyree Rankins and Jouvelo Miller;

children he raised and their respective spouses, Anthony and Italiana

McDougle, Devin Causey, Tre and Chelsey Warren Williamson and Talasia

Williamson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Ennes and Jackie

Rankins and Baron and Virginia Everett Rankins; four sisters and a

brother-in-law, Doris and Lavell Jones, Robin Rankins, Sherry Rankins

and Jennifer Rankins; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.