Obituaries 09-05-24

LINDA FAYE (SINGLETON) BRADLEY

March 19, 1952-Sept. 1, 2024

Funeral services for Linda Faye (Singleton) Bradley, 72, of Buckatunna, 
will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman 
Funeral Home, with Rev. Leland James, Jr., officiating. Visitation will 
be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 from the Parlor of Freeman 
Funeral Home.

Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Jones-Hill 
Cemetery in Millry, Ala.

Born in Millry on Wednesday, March 19, 1952 to the late A.C. Singleton 
and Margie Nell Bennett, she was a member of New Haven Baptist Church. 
She retired an LPN at Wayne General Hospital.

She died on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center 
in Jackson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, William D. Bradley of 
Buckatunna; her son, Brad Bradley of Buckatunna; three grandchildren, 
Brayden Bradley, Cole Bradley and Kambryn Bradley, all of Buckatunna; 
and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

She was preceded in death by her father, A.C. Singleton; her mother, 
Margie Nell Bennett; and her daughter-in-law, Courtney Bradley.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

REV. JOHN L. "JOHNNY" WALKER

Nov. 15, 1946-Aug. 28, 2024

Funeral services for Rev. John L. "Johnny" Walker, 77, of Winona, 
were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 from First Baptist Church of 
Winona, with Rev. Rupert Ingram, Rev. Jay Anderson and Dr. Jim Futral 
officiating.

Interment followed at Winona Garden of Memory.

Born to Guy and Louise Graham Walker on Nov. 15, 1946, he was a member 
of McCarley Baptist, Winona Rotary Club and the Mississippi Baptist 
Convention. He played an instrumental role in the construction of the 
Christ's Cross at the Crossroads.

He was Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church of Winona since his 
forced retirement due to Parkinson's Disease. If you knew him, he 
loved you.

He died on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at his home in Winona.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Parker Walker of Winonna; his 
daughter and son-in-law, Candace Walker and Russell Durham of Winona; 
his sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Roseann Walker of Madison 
and Clint and April Walker of McCarley; his sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Ann and Rew Covert of Greer, S.C., and Dot and Richard Kennedy of 
Gownsville, S.C.; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a 
host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Louise Graham Walker 
and L.C. and Lucille Walker Bailey; and five brothers.

Pallbearers were Russell Durham, Noah Durham, Saxon Durham, Aiden 
Walker, John Carter Walker and Reed Tharp.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ's Cross at the 
Crossroads, P.O. Box 521, Winona, MS 38967.

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

Oliver Funeral Home of Winona was in charge of arrangements.

YANCY HUGH TAYLOR

Feb. 6, 1943-Aug. 29, 2024

Funeral services for Yancy Hugh Taylor, 81, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral 
Home, with Rev. Drew Holifield and Rev. Kenny Morris officiating.

Interment followed at Serenity Gardens in Waynesboro.

Born in Waynesboro on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1943 to the late Vernon and Ena 
Taylor, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He retired as a 
Market Supervisor with Ramey's.

He died on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his 
loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Mary Taylor of 
Waynesboro; his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Ladean Taylor of 
Bossier City, La.; five stepsons and their respective spouses, Stephen 
and Sabrina Malone of Laurel, Harold and Shirley Malone of Richton, 
Corey and Shanna Malone of Morgan City, La., Ron and Liz Malone of 
Leesburg, Va., and Chris Malone of Gautier; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Gary Lynn and Regina Taylor of Saraland, Ala., and 
Ellery and Patty Taylor of Gulf Shores, Ala.; three grandchildren and 
their respective spouses, Ericka Taylor Thomas, Derek and Claire Taylor 
and Haley Mills Waller; 15 step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, 
16 step-great-grandhildren, a host of nieces and nephews and his 
son-in-law and his spouse, Duane and Shelia Mills.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ena Taylor; his 
daughter, Shelly Taylor Mills; his brother, James Vernon "Jimmy" 
Taylor, Jr.; and his sister, Ruby Nell Taylor Lynn.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

SHERRY ANN MORGAN

Aug. 28, 1958-Aug. 6, 2024

Funeral services for Sherry Ann Morgan, 65, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 from Magnolia Baptist Church, with 
Rev. Larry Pickens officiating.

Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Born on Aug. 28, 1958, she was a former employee with Sunbeam/Oster and 
was a Certified Nurses Aide.

She died on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 in Cane Town, South Africa.

She is survived by her husband, Styron Morgan; her son and 
daughter-in-law, Derrick and Cecelia Morgan of Waynesboro; a grandson 
she raised as a son and his wife, Kendarius and Dakeya Morgan of 
Waynesboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Candace and Stacy Houston of 
Florence; her brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Earl Hayes and Daniel 
and Ruby Hayes, all of Waynesboro; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary 
and John Frost of Jacksonville, Fla., Cherry and George Davis of 
Meridian and Vivian Jones of Waynesboro; a host of grandchildren and a 
host of great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, a stepson, five 
siblings and her granddog, A.J.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

BILLY WAYNE "POP" WHITE

Nov. 14, 1960-Aug. 18, 2024

Funeral services for Billy Wayne "Pop" White, 63, of Waynesboro, 
were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 from the Chapel of Turner 
Funeral Home, with Rev. Willie A. Kinslow officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on Nov. 14, 1960, he was an Equipment Operator with the City of 
Waynesboro.

He died on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024 in Waynesboro.

He is survived by his son, Devin White; his daughter, Katilyn White; his 
brother, Prentice Walker; and a grandson.

He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

WILLIE ALBERT LACEY

Aug. 14, 1960-Aug. 19, 2024

Graveside services for Willie Albert Lacey, 64, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 from Pineville Cemetery, with Rev. 
Chris West officiating.

Born on Aug. 14, 1960, he died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at Pine View 
Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Cynthia 
Lacey, Arthur and LaTonia Lacey, Columbus and Valerie Lacey, Bennie and 
Shelia Lacey, Ollie Felps, Willie and Stephanie Felps and Ray and Chris 
Felps; his sisters, Shirley "Willie" Pelt, Mary Lacey, Norman Jean 
Lacey and Mamie Chambers; and his stepsister and her husband, Velma and 
George Davis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and five 
brothers.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DONTAVIUS TYVON "TAE" COOLEY

Sept. 26, 2001-Aug. 10, 2024

Funeral services for Dontavius Tyvon "Tae" Cooley, 22, of 
Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 from Pineville 
Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Samuel Newton officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Sept. 26, 2001, he was employed with Howard Industries.

He died on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his three children, Kerson Cooley, Taylor Cooley and 
Maxton Heard; his mother and her spouse, Crystal and Justin Roberts of 
Waynesboro; his father, Donta Gray of Waynesboro; his brother, Jeremiah 
McGill; his sisters, Jayla Roberts and Jukya Roberts, both of 
Waynesboro; four bonus sisters, Tamecka Singleton, Tykeria Roberts and 
Jalaya Roberts, all of Waynesboro, and Diane Loper of Laurel; his 
maternal grandfather, Curtis Cooley of Waynesboro; and his maternal 
great-grandmother, Irma Jean Hinton of Buckatunna.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, paternal 
grandparents and an uncle.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CLIFTON LEZAR GANDY

Jan. 27, 1966-Aug. 7, 2024

Graveside services for Clifton Lezar Gandy, 58, of State Line, were 
conducted on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 from State Line Cemetery, with Rev. 
Willie E. Rankins officiating.

Born on Jan. 27, 1966, he was a Self-Employed Auto Detailer.

He died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 at Auburn Community Hospital in 
Albany, N.Y.

He is survived by his son, Demontray Gandy of Palatka, Fla.; his 
daughters and sons-in-law, Tavasia Reed of Deland, Fla., Alicia and 
Tyrone Gandy of Palm Coast, Fla., Klishandra and Courtney McSwain of 
Satsuma, Fla., Lateria and Lenijah Gandy of Ogden, Utah, Sharane and 
Ashanna Gandy and Deanesha and Willie Florence, Jr., all of Palatka; his 
sisters and brother-in-law, Kaye Gandy and Freeman Holcome and Annie 
Gandy of State Line; six grandchildren and two godchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his stepfather.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.c9om.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ERNESTINE NICKLES

Sept. 22, 1937-Aug. 15, 2024

Funeral services for Ernestine Nickles, 86, of Leakesville and formerly 
of Waynesboro, were conducted on Thursday, Aug. 22, 204 from New West 
Point Baptist Church in Waynesboro, with Rev. John Robinson officiating.

Interment followed at New Rock Cemetery in Aquilla, Ala.

Born on Sept. 22, 1937, she was a retired Cook in Miami, Fla., and also 
served her church as a Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member and Financial 
Secretary.

She died on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughter, Derosa Thomas; her sister, Hattie 
Harris; her granddaughter and her spouse, Latrina and Darryl Johnson; 
and four great-grandchildren.

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

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

PASTOR JAMES EDWARD MOYE, SR.

June 27, 1941-Aug. 15, 2024

Funeral services for Pastor James Edward Moye, Sr., 83, of Beaumont, 
were conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 from Greater Mt. Pleasant 
Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, with Pastor John Carter, Sr., 
officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on June 27, 1941, he was Pastor of Sandfield Baptist Church, a 
retired Bud Driver with the Perry County School System and a Funeral 
Director with Turner Funeral Home of Beaumont.

He died on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at Perry County Hospital in Richton.

He is survived by his wife, Cleo Moye of Beaumont; his sons and 
daughters-in-law, Darryl and Tammy Bolton of New Augusta, Jamie Husband 
of Beaumont, Lucious DeJon Moye of Beaumont and Warren and Deshawneal 
Moye of Beaumont; his daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Rev. 
Larry Bolton of Beaumont, Melinda Johnson of Gulfport, Sonya and Louis 
Daniels of Terry, Patricia and Sears Ward of Laurel, Tina Echols of 
Hattiesburg and Ashley Moye of Dallas, TExas; his sister and 
brother-in-law, Betty Jean and Sam McLeod of McLain; 39 grandchildren 
and 26 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, a grandson and nine 
brothers and sisters.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Beaumont was in charge of arrangements.

NORA PEARL LEVERETTE

March 12, 1944-Aug. 6, 2024

Funeral services for Nora Pearl Leverette, 80, of State Line, were 
conducted on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 from Pleasant Ridge United 
Methodist Church in State Line, with Rev. Trevor Gore officiating.

Interment followed at Simpson Cemetery.

Born on March 12, 1944, she was a retired Quality Control Manager with 
Sanderson Farms.

She died on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her daughters, Rara Yvette Leverette and Sojourney 
Leverette-Bonilla.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

An online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.