Obituaries 06-05-25

FAYE OLIVIA MOSELEY

Feb. 7, 1938-May 26, 2025

Funeral services for Faye Olivia Moseley, 87, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Friday, May 30, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral 
Home, with Rev. Mitchell Smith officiating.

Interment followed at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro.

Born in Waynesboro on Monday, Feb. 7, 1938 to Elbert Ray "red" 
Windham and Annie Laura Windham, she was a member of Clara First Baptist 
church. She retired from the Wayne County School District.

She died on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Southern Living Specialty Care 
Residency in Waynesboro.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William Allan and Jaeda 
Moseley of Clara; her daughter, Tina Moseley McCarty of Clara; her 
brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Juanita Windham of Waynesboro; 
two grandchildren and their respective spouses, Corey and Christy 
McCarty of State Line and Alex McCarty of Clara; and two 
great-grandchildren, Harlee McCarty of State Line and Camden McCarty of 
Clara.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alton Moseley; her 
father, Elbert Ray "Red" Windham; her mother, Annie Laura Windham; 
and her brother, Audrey Windham.

Pallbearers were Alex McCarty, Brian Moseley, Heath Bradley, Austin 
Mason, Landon Le and Richard Walley.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

AUBREY RONALD "BUTCH" DONALD

March 30, 1955-May 28, 2025

Funeral services for Aubrey Ronald "Butch" Donald, 70, of 
Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, May 30, 2025 from the Chapel of 
Phillips Funeral Home in Gilbertown, Ala., with Rev. Kevin Ethridge 
officiating.

Interment followed at Mosley Cemetery in Gilbertown.

Born on March 30, 1955 in Butler, Ala., to Aubrey and Lula Donald, he 
was a kind-hearted, caring and honorable man. He spent most of his time 
working outdoors and spoiling grandkids and kids. He loved laughing, 
talking and carrying on with church members, friends and family.

He was a Deacon of Providence Church, where he helped with singing, 
teaching the Word of God and many other inspirational things. His whole 
church family loved him and most are sure that he knew it.

He also loved going hunting and teaching his grandkids important things 
they needed to know. In his long years of being on this earth, he spent 
36 of them with his wonderful wife, Darlene, whom he loved very much.

He died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at University of Mississippi Medical 
Center in Jackson.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Darlene S. Donald of Waynesboro; 
his daughter, Dana Sellers of Waynesboro; his son and daughter-in-law, 
Chad and Renee Donald of Sugartree, Tenn.; his grandchildren and their 
respective spouses, Paige and Evan Dunn of Richton, Trevor and Megan 
Sellers of Grove Hill, Ala., Kaleb and Ani Gilbert of Waynesboro, Alley 
Sellers of Clara, Destiny Donald of Sugartree, Chande Donald of 
Sugartree and Kynsleigh Gilbert of Waynesboro; his great-grandchildren, 
Layne, Tyler, Paisleigh, McKenzie, Blakely, Emily and Tucker; and a host 
of sisters, brothers, sisters-in-las, brothers-in-laws, family and 
friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Sellers; his 
great-granddaughter, Sadie Lynn Gilbert; his father, Aubrey N. Donald; 
his mother, Lula Mae Donald; his brother, Allen Donald; his sister, 
Voncille Slay; and berets mother-in-law, Alice Sellers.

Serving as pallbearers were Kaleb Gilbert, Trevor Sellers, Mike Johnson, 
Jimmy Andrews, Ricky Ivy and Chad Donald. Honorary pallbearers were 
Kenneth Tucker, Curtis Sellers, Chance Donald, Pete Sellers and Brother 
Kevin Ethridge.

Expressions of condolences may be offered at 
www.phillips-funeal-home.com.

Phillips Funeral Home of Gilbertown was in charge of arrangements.

MARLIENA MURIEL EVANS-NICHOLS

June 27, 1973-May 24, 2025

Family memories services for Marliena Muriel Evans-Nicholas, 51, of 
Natchez, will be conducted at a later date.

Born on June 27, 1973 in Grenada, she was the daughter of Carrie Muriel 
Gautreau-Hall and Willard Virgial Evans, Sr.

She died on Saturday, May 25, 2025.

She is survived by her Moma, Carrie Gautreau-Hall; two sons, Brendan and 
George, Jr.; two brothers, Willard, Jr., and Thomas; two nieces, Jillian 
and Lilly; and a nephew, Thomas.

"Dancing In The Sky"

Dani and Lizzy Lyrics

Tell me, what does it look like in heaven?

Is it peaceful? Is if free like they say?

Does the sun shines bright forever?

Have your fears and your pain gone away?

'Cause here on earth it feels like everything good is missing since 
you left,

And here on earth everything's different.

There's an emptiness.

Oh-oh, I

I hope you're dancing in the sky,

And I hope you're singing in the angels' choir.

And I hope the angels know what they have,

I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you've arrived.

So tell me, what do you do up in heaven?

Are your days filled with love and light?

Is there music? Is there art and invention?

Tell me are you happy? Are you more alive?

'Cause here on earth it feels like everything good is missing since 
you left,

And here on earth everything's different, there's an emptiness.

Oh-oh, I

I hope you're dancing in the sky,

And I hope you're singing in the angels' choir.

And I hope the angels know what they have,

I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you've arrived,

Since you've arrived.

I hope you're dancing in the sky,

And I hope you're singing in the angels' choir.

And I hope the angels know what they have,

I'll bet it's so nice up in heaven since you've arrived,

Since you've arrived.

Tell me what does it look like in heaven.

Is it peaceful? Is it free like they say?

JOHNNY JIM MCKENZIE

Oct. 26, 1955-May 19, 2025

Funeral services for Johnny Jim McKenzie, 69, of Quitman, were conducted 
on Sunday, May 25, 2025 from Living Church of God Braishertown in 
Quitman, with Rev. Claude McKenzie officiating.

Interment followed at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Quitman.

Born on Oct. 26, 1955, he was a Brick Mason. He served as a Deacon, 
Youth Sunday School Teacher and as a member of other auxiliaries at Mt. 
Gilead Baptist Church.

He died on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Ochsner Rush Health in Meridian.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley McKenzie; his sons and 
daughter-in-law, Terry and Melissa and Terrance; his daughters and 
sons-in-law, Shardonda and Nakia, Jocelyn, Katrina, Ella and Anthony and 
Janie; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Ray and Nylon McKenzie of 
Farmington, Mich., Claude and Gay McKenzie and Edward McKenzie of 
Quitman; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha Prince of Quitman, 
Thelam and Jerry Price of Stonewall and JoAnn and William Price of 
Quitman; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, six brothers, a niece 
and a nephew.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

GREGORY CHARLES SMITH

Dec. 9, 1978-May 16, 2025

Funeral services for Gregory Charles Smith, 46, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Friday, May 23, 2025 from New Jordan Missionary Baptist 
Church in Millry, Ala., with Elder Ronnie McKeller, Sr., officiating.

Internment followed at New Jordan Church Cemetery in Millry.

Born on Dec. 9, 1978, he was employed with Fun Time Events.

He died on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Girtha Smith; his daughter, Audrey Faye of 
Buckatunna; his sons, Bentley Charles of Buckatunna and Job Charles of 
New Orleans, La.; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfonda and Sandy 
Smith, Elvyn F. and Kula Smith and Kerry D. Smith; three aunts, Werdia 
Smith, Perlie Smith and Merlie Taylor; two uncles and their respective 
spouses, Gean McKeller and Alfred and Temeca West; a special dedicated 
and devoted friend in Milton Dozier and a host of nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother and his grandparents.

Services were entrusted to McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro.

DIANE STRAWBRIDGE

Dec. 4, 1956-April 23, 2025

Funeral services for Diane Strawbridge, 68, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist 
Church, with Dr. Kenneth Maurice Davis officiating.

Interment followed at Pineville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born on Dec. 4, 1956, she was a Caretaker for many years.

She died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. at her residence.

She is survived by her spouse, Dixie Strawbridge; two sons, Kevin 
Whitfield and Irvin Whitfield; her daughters and sons-in-law, LaTesha 
and Charles Chambers, Shenita and Roger Daye, Crystal Whitfield and 
April and Will Cunningham; her sisters and brother-in-law, Ora and 
Ulysses Chambers and Brenda Cherry; her brothers and sisters-in-law, 
Ernest and Elizabeth Lankford and James and Bobbie Lankford; eight 
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of amazing nieces, 
nephews, relatives and cousins.

She was preceded i, death by Bobbie Jean Nelson, Joe Lankford, Jr., 
Laura Hundley, Martha Cooley and Stephen Lankford.

Services were entrusted to McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro.