Obituaries 10-02-25

WILLIAM "BILL" ROLLINS HURT

Sept. 2, 1946-Sept. 17, 2025

A private interment for William "Bill" Rollins Hurt, 79, of Houston, 
Texas, will be conducted at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston. Friends are 
cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 11 a.m. until 
1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in the foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 
1010 Bering Dr. in Houston.

Born in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 2, 1946 to Col. William Clarence Hurt 
and Elizabeth Cain Hurt, he was an attorney, sports fan, amateur 
historian, devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who 
impacted many lives through his never-ending generosity and kindness.

He grew up in a military family with his three brothers, traveling the 
country from one Army base to another. After co-captaining his high 
school football team, he went on to play college football at Guilford 
College in Greensboro, N.C. 

Bill was Judith's sweetheart, soulmate and best friend. Bill and 
Judith met at a festive Christmas gathering in Waynesboro, given by his 
uncle Harvey Hurt and aunt Stella Hurt. Bill was visiting his 
grandparents, Harvey Hurt, Sr., and Rose Hurt, in Waynesboro when their 
paths crossed and lives became lovingly intertwined forever. He finished 
his last year of undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi 
after transferring to be with her. Following their graduation, Bill and 
Judith married in 1968.

God blessed Bill and Judith with 57 wonderful years of marriage. God 
gave them a son and daughter — Bill's pride and joy. He also adored 
his four granddaughters. He was so proud of each one and had so much fun 
playing and joking with them. Bill was, more than anything else, a good 
man. He was kind, funny and the most unselfish person you could meet. 
Even if he became grouch about something for a moment, the next minute 
he would be laughing again.

Bill was a problem solver. He loved history (his undergraduate major) 
and always wanted to be a lawyer. This ambition led him to earn his law 
degree from The University of Texas in 1971. Bill began his career with 
Humble Oil & Refining Co., which was acquired by Standard Oil, later 
Exxon Company, USA and finally ExxonMobil. Bill spent his entire legal 
career with the company until retiring in 2005 and enjoyed it 
thoroughly. His best friends in life were made through his time with 
Exxon, and he vaulted those relationships dearly.

Bill and Judith loved to travel. Maybe it was his love of history, his 
nomadic upbringing or life with an energy company that instilled such a 
deep love of seeing and visiting new places. Whatever it was, Bill and 
Judith loved traveling together and experiencing the magic of 
discovering the world. Some of their favorite trips included many to the 
Texas Hill Country, the coast of Maine, Italy, France, the United 
Kingdom and cruises through the fjords of Norway.

College football — whether the Ole Miss Rebels or Texas Longhorns — 
was another lifelong passion that brought him so much joy (and 
occasional heartache and frustration!)

In most cases, people just want to find a partner who shares the same 
values, ambitions and desires for their respective lives. That was Bill 
and Judith. They were so alike in so many ways. Many have already been 
mentioned, but the most important thing they shared was a love of Jesus 
Christ. Bill is in His loving arms, and we will see each other again.

He died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in 
Houston.

He is survived by his wife, Judith West Hurt; his son and 
daughter-in-law, Micah Rollins and Mandy Hurt, of Houston; his daughter 
and son-in-law, Melissa Jane and Buddy Bradley of Houston; his brother 
and sister-in-law, Stephene Michael and LeAnne Hurt of LaRue, Texas; 
four granddaughters, Sadie Elisabeth Hurt, Haley Jane Hurt, Sloane 
Rollins Hurt and Violet Rebecca Bradley of Houston; his nephews, Nathan 
Hurt of Williston, Fla., Matthew Hurt of Anchorage, AK, Jeb Hurt and 
Trevor Hurt of Austin, Texas; three nieces, Loretta Young, Eileen Hurt 
and Paige Hurt of Palestine, Texas; his sisters-in-law, Lisa Hurt of 
Houston and Sandy Hurt of Greenwood, Miss.; and many beloved cousins and 
dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Colonel William Clarence Hurt; 
his mother, Elizabeth Cain Hurt; and his brothers, Dr. Duane Forrest 
Hurt and John Nesbitt Hurt.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be 
directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the ASPCA, 
Samaritan's Purse or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, all causes 
close to Bill's heart.

Geo. H. Lewis & Sons of Houston is in charge of arrangements.

GLADYS B. LOFTON

April 22, 1948-Sept. 18, 2025

Funeral services for Gladys B. Lofton, 77, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 from Altair Baptist Church, with Pastor 
Arthur L. Bartee officiating.

Interment followed at the Altair Church Cemetery.

Born on April 22, 1948, she was a reputable Domestic Worker with 
exceptional skills in cooking, cleaning and nurturing many children as 
they grew into adulthood.

She died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Edward L. and Stephanie 
Lofton of Buckatunna and Randy L. Lofton of Laurel; her daughters and 
brothers-in-law, Stephanie Street and Raymond Walters of Madison and 
Daphen and Jerry Broadway of Nashville, Tenn.; her siblings and their 
spouses, Rose and Theo Gray of Shubuta, Daisy and James Edwards of Erie, 
Pa., Dorothy Lofton of Shubuta, Robert S. and Shirley Lofton of Chicago, 
Ill., Terry and Meshell Lofton of Waynesboro, Larry and Shirley Lofton 
of Pauldin and Lee Eldred Lofton of Shubuta; three grandchildren, three 
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Mae Velma 
Lofton; and four brothers, Ollie E. Lofton, A.B. Lofton, James O. Lofton 
and Mack Arthur Lofton.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of 
arrangements.

EDDIE MAYS

Sept. 10, 1936-Sept. 17, 2025

Funeral services for Eddie Mays, 89, of Waynesboro, were conducted on 
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 from Calvary Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Cleo 
McGrew officiating.

Born on Sept. 10, 1936, he was a Sawmill Worker in both Quitman and 
Meridian.

He died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his sons, Jerry Mays of Waynesboro and Terry Mays of 
Meridian; his daughters and son-in-law, Annie Laura Mays-Freeman of 
Indianapolis, Ind., Stacey Mays and Alfonzo Beasley and Stephanie Mays 
of Hayward, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host 
of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Mae "Bittie" Blanks 
Collins, Jessie "Red" Collins and Jim Mays; his grandmother, Martha 
Blanks; three brothers and four sisters.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of 
arrangements.

LADARIUS "K.K." WASHAM

Dec. 29, 1991-Aug. 30, 2025

Funeral services for LaDarius "K.K." Washam, 33, of Waynesboro were 
conducted on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist 
Church, with Rev. Chris West officiating.

Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Born on Dec. 29, 1991, he was a Truck Driver. 

He died on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Butler, Ala.

He is survived by his wife, Porshe Washam; his daughters, Khyli and 
Khaniy'Jha Washam; his mother, Marilyn Washam; his father, Gerald 
Washam; and his brothers, Orlando Washam, Rolando Washam, Marquez 
Everett, Devin Carter and Kavarri Washam.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.