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Obituaries 11-20-25
November 18, 2025
SAM C. KENNEDY, JR.
Aug. 21, 1932-Nov. 16, 2025
Funeral services for Sam C. Kennedy, Jr., 93, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 from Waynesboro First Methodist
Church, with Dr. Steve Smith officiating.
conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 from Waynesboro First Methodist
Church, with Dr. Steve Smith officiating.
Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.
Born in Union on Sunday, Aug. 21, 1932 to the late Samuel Curtis, Sr.,
and Rebecca Smith Kennedy, after his birth his family moved to State
Line, where he lived for many years before moving to Waynesboro.
and Rebecca Smith Kennedy, after his birth his family moved to State
Line, where he lived for many years before moving to Waynesboro.
He was a member of Waynesboro First Methodist Church. He enjoyed working
outdoors in the timber and oil industry. Sam will always be remember by
family and friends for his many stories and knowledge of Wayne County.
outdoors in the timber and oil industry. Sam will always be remember by
family and friends for his many stories and knowledge of Wayne County.
He served as a Director of First State Bank, was a member of the Wayne
General Hospital Board, Wayne County Economic Development District and
the Waynesboro-Wayne County Public Library Board.
General Hospital Board, Wayne County Economic Development District and
the Waynesboro-Wayne County Public Library Board.
He died on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, S.C. "Kurt" and Elisa
Kennedy III of Mobile, Ala.; his daughter and son-in-law, Kay Kennedy
and Jerry Kelly of Mobile; his companion, Claire "Sissie" Gray of
Waynesboro; two grandsons and their spouses, Sean Patrick and Sarah
Kelly of Mobile and Michael Scott and Danielle Kelly of Birmingham,
Ala.; two granddaughters and their spouses, Corinne Rebecca Kennedy of
Starkville and Christine Kennedy and Rayn Weakley of Pensacola, Fla.;
his great-grandson, Liam Patrick Kelley of Mobile; and his
great-granddaughter, Harper Kennedy Weakley of Pensacola.
Kennedy III of Mobile, Ala.; his daughter and son-in-law, Kay Kennedy
and Jerry Kelly of Mobile; his companion, Claire "Sissie" Gray of
Waynesboro; two grandsons and their spouses, Sean Patrick and Sarah
Kelly of Mobile and Michael Scott and Danielle Kelly of Birmingham,
Ala.; two granddaughters and their spouses, Corinne Rebecca Kennedy of
Starkville and Christine Kennedy and Rayn Weakley of Pensacola, Fla.;
his great-grandson, Liam Patrick Kelley of Mobile; and his
great-granddaughter, Harper Kennedy Weakley of Pensacola.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Jane Kennedy; and his
parents.
parents.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
PEGGY F. TRIGG
Dec. 20, 1935-Nov. 15, 2025
Funeral services for Peggy F. Trigg, 89, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Jesse Long III, Rev. Philip McRae and Rev. Robert McRae
officiating.
on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Jesse Long III, Rev. Philip McRae and Rev. Robert McRae
officiating.
Interment followed at White House Cemetery.
Born on Friday, Dec. 10, 1935 to the late Wiley and Nettie McRae
Fitzgerald, she was a member of Clara United Methodist Church. She
retired as a Program Technician for the Department of Agriculture after
42 years of service.
Fitzgerald, she was a member of Clara United Methodist Church. She
retired as a Program Technician for the Department of Agriculture after
42 years of service.
She died on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by four children and their respective spouses, Candis
Sue Trigg of Clara, Stan Trigg of Waynesboro, Lisa Trigg of Clara and
Christi Trigg and Phillip Crossley of Venon, Ala.; two additional people
she loved as children, Keith Winters of Waynesboro and Kimberly
Hollinghead of Lauderdale; and her brother, Robert Mac Fitzgerald of
Monroe, La.
Sue Trigg of Clara, Stan Trigg of Waynesboro, Lisa Trigg of Clara and
Christi Trigg and Phillip Crossley of Venon, Ala.; two additional people
she loved as children, Keith Winters of Waynesboro and Kimberly
Hollinghead of Lauderdale; and her brother, Robert Mac Fitzgerald of
Monroe, La.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Norman
Trigg, Jr.; and her parents, Wiley and Nettie McRae Fitzgerald.
Trigg, Jr.; and her parents, Wiley and Nettie McRae Fitzgerald.
Pallbearers were Scott Griffith, Joe McFadden, Alton Mills, Anthony
McRae, Tommy McRae and Noel McRae. Honorary pallbearers were Jack McRae
and Sam McRae.
McRae, Tommy McRae and Noel McRae. Honorary pallbearers were Jack McRae
and Sam McRae.
The family would like to thank the staff of Southern Living and the
doctors and nurses of Wayne General Hospital. Special thanks to sitters
Irene Cherry and Diane Davis.
doctors and nurses of Wayne General Hospital. Special thanks to sitters
Irene Cherry and Diane Davis.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
MITCHELL CRAGER
Aug. 9, 1956-Nov. 12, 2025
Funeral services for Mitchell Crager, 69, of Chatom, Ala., were
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Mitchell Smith, Rev. Jackie Spell and Rev. Michael
Beckwith officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Mitchell Smith, Rev. Jackie Spell and Rev. Michael
Beckwith officiating.
Interment followed at New Haven Cemetery in Millry, Ala.
Born in State Line on Thursday, Aug. 9, 1956 to the late D.J. and Dean
Crager, he was a member of Chicora Baptist Church. He retired as an
Insulator for BE&K.
Crager, he was a member of Chicora Baptist Church. He retired as an
Insulator for BE&K.
Mitchell will always be remembered for his gentle spirit and smile that
would light up the room, and his unending love for his wife, his girls
and grandchildren. He enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with
his precious grandchildren, going on trips and time at the river with
friends and family, He also enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing and tending
to the farm.
would light up the room, and his unending love for his wife, his girls
and grandchildren. He enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with
his precious grandchildren, going on trips and time at the river with
friends and family, He also enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing and tending
to the farm.
He was a simple, hard-working man who loved with his whole heart. If you
stayed around him for long, you were sure to hear a story about the
grands at some point. His love for the Lord was no secret either. In
everything he did, he put his faith first and his family second. His
memory will always be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
stayed around him for long, you were sure to hear a story about the
grands at some point. His love for the Lord was no secret either. In
everything he did, he put his faith first and his family second. His
memory will always be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
He died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 yeas, Michelle Crager of Chatom;
two daughters, Jessica Deese and Ashton Bailey, both of Waynesboro;
three sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Jim Williams of Fruitdale,
Ala., Betty and John Vann and Karen and Billy Henderson, all of Chatom;
four grandchildren, Cole Deese, Cali deese, Rynleigh Jordan and Carson
Bailey; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Crager of Chatom and Delaine
Dickerson of Waynesboro; three children he raised as his own, Mark
Corey, Joe Corey and Michelle Deese; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and family from Peavey's Landing.
two daughters, Jessica Deese and Ashton Bailey, both of Waynesboro;
three sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Jim Williams of Fruitdale,
Ala., Betty and John Vann and Karen and Billy Henderson, all of Chatom;
four grandchildren, Cole Deese, Cali deese, Rynleigh Jordan and Carson
Bailey; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Crager of Chatom and Delaine
Dickerson of Waynesboro; three children he raised as his own, Mark
Corey, Joe Corey and Michelle Deese; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and family from Peavey's Landing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D.J. and Dean Crager; two
brothers, Mike Crager and Jesse L. Crager; and his sister-in-law, Chick
Crager.
brothers, Mike Crager and Jesse L. Crager; and his sister-in-law, Chick
Crager.
Pallbearers were Jason Crager, Elliot Crager, Quint Crager, Cole Deese,
Daniel Dickerson and Joshua Dickerson. Honorary pallbearers were Coby
Crager, Kyle Williams, Dane Vann, Donald Wayne Crager, Ronnie Crager and
all of his Peavey's Landing family.
Daniel Dickerson and Joshua Dickerson. Honorary pallbearers were Coby
Crager, Kyle Williams, Dane Vann, Donald Wayne Crager, Ronnie Crager and
all of his Peavey's Landing family.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
GERRY S. LOPER
Nov. 13, 1984, Nov. 7, 2025
Graveside services for Gerry S. Loper, 40, of State Line, were conducted
on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from State Line Cemetery.
on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 from State Line Cemetery.
Born on Nov. 13, 1984, he died on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 at Wayne General
Hospital.
Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Leatha Loper; and a son.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
JAMES POLK, SR.
April 24, 1931-Oct. 31, 2025
Funeral services for James Polk, Sr., 94, of Shubuta, were conducted on
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, with
Pastor Larry Lofton officiating.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, with
Pastor Larry Lofton officiating.
Interment followed at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in
Shubuta.
Shubuta.
Born on April 24, 1931, he died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at his
residence.
residence.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Rachael
Polk, Ray Charles and Sidney Polk, James Polk, Jr., and Freemand and
Yvonne Polk; his daughters and a son-in-law, Genettea and Jerry Clanton
and Charlotte Craft; his brothers and sisters-in-law, J.W. and Susie
Polk and Willie and Barbara Polk, Sr.; his sisters, Irene Polk and
Pauline Bodie; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Polk, Ray Charles and Sidney Polk, James Polk, Jr., and Freemand and
Yvonne Polk; his daughters and a son-in-law, Genettea and Jerry Clanton
and Charlotte Craft; his brothers and sisters-in-law, J.W. and Susie
Polk and Willie and Barbara Polk, Sr.; his sisters, Irene Polk and
Pauline Bodie; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie R. Polk; his parents, Loyce
Twillie Polk and Willie Polk, Sr.; and his siblings, Ollie Mae Carter,
Ida White, Olliver Paul Polk and Edie Lee Polk.
Twillie Polk and Willie Polk, Sr.; and his siblings, Ollie Mae Carter,
Ida White, Olliver Paul Polk and Edie Lee Polk.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JIMMIE WAYNE FRANKS
Feb. 20, 1961-Oct. 30, 2025
Graveside services for Jimmie Wayne Franks, 64, of State Line, were
conducted on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from State Line Cemetery, with
Minister Michael Franks officiating.
conducted on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from State Line Cemetery, with
Minister Michael Franks officiating.
Born on Feb. 20, 1961, he was retired from Waste Management.
He died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his son, Johnathan (Jon Jon) Rogers; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Elnora and Willie Franks Petties of State Line, Verland
and Charles Franks-Chambers of Waynesboro and Trudy and Arthur
Franks-Shephard of Citronelle, Ala.
brothers-in-law, Elnora and Willie Franks Petties of State Line, Verland
and Charles Franks-Chambers of Waynesboro and Trudy and Arthur
Franks-Shephard of Citronelle, Ala.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES "LONG BOY" WARREN
Feb. 7, 1961-Oct. 24, 2025
Funeral services for James "Long Boy" Warren, 64, of Waynesboro,
were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from St. John Missionary
Baptist Church, with Rev. Rayford Matthews officiating.
were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from St. John Missionary
Baptist Church, with Rev. Rayford Matthews officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Feb. 7, 1961, he was a former Laborer with Wells Lamont and
Quality Plywood. He also served as the Clock Operator for Wayne County
High School boys and girls basketball teams for a number of years.
Quality Plywood. He also served as the Clock Operator for Wayne County
High School boys and girls basketball teams for a number of years.
He died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Gelnda Warren; two daughters, Javonne and
Cassandra Hundley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sidney and Mary
Warren and Lee Marvin and Sherika Everett; two sisters, Sharon Trunnell
and Emma Gray Robinson; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon
Trunnell and Emma Gray Robinson.
Cassandra Hundley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sidney and Mary
Warren and Lee Marvin and Sherika Everett; two sisters, Sharon Trunnell
and Emma Gray Robinson; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon
Trunnell and Emma Gray Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
DESSIE MARIE MCGILL NOBLES
May 24, 1955-Oct. 24, 2025
Funeral services for Dessie Marie McGill Nobles, 70, of Shubuta, wre
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from New Life Fellowship Church of
God in Christy in Shubuta, with Elder Eddie Simpson officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from New Life Fellowship Church of
God in Christy in Shubuta, with Elder Eddie Simpson officiating.
Interment followed at Altair Cemetery.
Bonr on May 24, 1955, she was a retired Laborer and Line Leader with
Sunbeam-Oster.
Sunbeam-Oster.
She died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Louise Earl Nobles of Shubuta; her
daughter, Laukindra Nobles of Shubuta; two brothers and a sister-in-law,
Stafford and Grace McGill and Granford McGill of Albany, N.Y.; her
sisters and brothers-in-law, Cleara Johnson, Georgia and Willie Lacy,
Ida and Rich Stanford of Albany, Lottie Hudge of Shubuta, Josephine
Undley of Waynesboro, Lula and Stanley Tune of Richmond, Va. and Sandra
and Dave Bullow of Albany; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
daughter, Laukindra Nobles of Shubuta; two brothers and a sister-in-law,
Stafford and Grace McGill and Granford McGill of Albany, N.Y.; her
sisters and brothers-in-law, Cleara Johnson, Georgia and Willie Lacy,
Ida and Rich Stanford of Albany, Lottie Hudge of Shubuta, Josephine
Undley of Waynesboro, Lula and Stanley Tune of Richmond, Va. and Sandra
and Dave Bullow of Albany; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SERGEANT MAJOR (RET.)
JIMMIE L. CARTER, SR.
Jan. 6, 1947-Oct. 10, 2025
Funeral services for Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jimmie L. Carter, Sr., 79, of
Waynesboro were conducted on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 from St. Luke
Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald E. Miller officiating.
Waynesboro were conducted on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 from St. Luke
Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald E. Miller officiating.
Interment followed at the Mississippi Veterans Cemetery in Newton.
Born on Jan. 6, 1946, he was retired as a Sergeant Major in the U.S.
Army and served as a JROTC Instructor at Wayne County High School for
many years. He was a Deacon and President of the Deacon Board at St.
Luke Missionary Baptist Church, where he also was a member of the Male
Chorus, served as a Youth Ministry Mentor and was President of the
Kitchen Committee.
Army and served as a JROTC Instructor at Wayne County High School for
many years. He was a Deacon and President of the Deacon Board at St.
Luke Missionary Baptist Church, where he also was a member of the Male
Chorus, served as a Youth Ministry Mentor and was President of the
Kitchen Committee.
He died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in
Jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Earline Carter; his sons and
daughters-in-law, Jimmie Carter, Jr., of Jacksonville, Macolm and Adrian
Carter of Columbia, S.C., Jaderrius Bishop of Waynesboro and Corey and
Eva Carter of Indianapolis, Ind.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Felisa
and Jessie Bush of Anniston, Ala., Anita and Jerrell Rankins of
Waynesboro and Jacqueline Carter of Waynesboreo; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Elder Rufus and Sherrell Hicks and Danny and Sandra
Carter; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Deloise and the late Ben
Jackson and Essie and Norman Sherer; 13 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
daughters-in-law, Jimmie Carter, Jr., of Jacksonville, Macolm and Adrian
Carter of Columbia, S.C., Jaderrius Bishop of Waynesboro and Corey and
Eva Carter of Indianapolis, Ind.; his daughters and sons-in-law, Felisa
and Jessie Bush of Anniston, Ala., Anita and Jerrell Rankins of
Waynesboro and Jacqueline Carter of Waynesboreo; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Elder Rufus and Sherrell Hicks and Danny and Sandra
Carter; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Deloise and the late Ben
Jackson and Essie and Norman Sherer; 13 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SAMUEL LEE CARTER
April 24, 1955-Oct. 15, 2025
Funeral services for Samuel Lee Carter, 70, of Shubuta, were conducted
on Saturday, Oct., 25, 2025 from Sweet Pilgrim United Methodist Church
in Shubuta, with Pastor Willie Kinslow officiating.
on Saturday, Oct., 25, 2025 from Sweet Pilgrim United Methodist Church
in Shubuta, with Pastor Willie Kinslow officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on April 24, 1955, he was a Stock Clerk with Sunflower Food Store.
he died on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at Ocshner Rush Health in Meridian.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Brown Carter; his son, Tony Lacey of
Waynesboro; his daughter, Ashley Carter of Shubuta; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Edward Douglas and Elnora Carter of Indianapolis, Ind.,
and Lavelle and Dianne Carter of Rose Hill; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Susie and Howard Houston of Memphis, Tenn., and Rhonda
and Billy Carter-Smith of Waynesboro; and his father, Edward Carter, Jr.
Waynesboro; his daughter, Ashley Carter of Shubuta; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Edward Douglas and Elnora Carter of Indianapolis, Ind.,
and Lavelle and Dianne Carter of Rose Hill; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Susie and Howard Houston of Memphis, Tenn., and Rhonda
and Billy Carter-Smith of Waynesboro; and his father, Edward Carter, Jr.
He was preceded in death by mother, two sisters and two brothers.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
VIRGINIA MCNICKLES
July 7, 1958-Oct. 16, 2025
Funeral services for Virginia McNickles, 67, of Marion and formerly of
Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 from Pleasant Grove
Missionary Baptist Church, with Apostle Carl McNickles officiating.
Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 from Pleasant Grove
Missionary Baptist Church, with Apostle Carl McNickles officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on July 7, 1958, she died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 at Beford Care
Center of Marion in Marion.
Center of Marion in Marion.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Apostle Carl and
Elizabeth McNickles of Gulfport and Rev. David and Juanita McNickles of
Jonesboro, Ga.; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Annie McNickles of
Chicago, Ill., Jean and Frank Long of Matherville, Janie and James
Buckley of Newton and Sadie Ratliff of Marion.
Elizabeth McNickles of Gulfport and Rev. David and Juanita McNickles of
Jonesboro, Ga.; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Annie McNickles of
Chicago, Ill., Jean and Frank Long of Matherville, Janie and James
Buckley of Newton and Sadie Ratliff of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT CLARK, SR.
Aug. 7, 1942-Oct. 8, 2025
Graveside services for Robert Clark, Sr., 83, of Laurel, were conducted
on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 from Oak Hill Cemetery #2 in Laurel, with
Pastor Vincent Newell officiating.
on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 from Oak Hill Cemetery #2 in Laurel, with
Pastor Vincent Newell officiating.
Born on Aug. 7, 1942, he was a Retiree with Hudson Lumber Company.
He died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 at South Central Regional Medical
Center in Laurel.
Center in Laurel.
He is survived by his sons, Robert Clark, Jr., and Johnny Clark; his
stepsons, Marcus Taylor, Christopher Taylor and Edward Taylor; his
stepdaughters, Linda Taylor and Cassandra Taylor; seven grandchildren
and a host of great-grandchildren.
stepsons, Marcus Taylor, Christopher Taylor and Edward Taylor; his
stepdaughters, Linda Taylor and Cassandra Taylor; seven grandchildren
and a host of great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives and a brother.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
DEWAYNE EDWARD MCCANN
Dec. 5, 1967-Sept. 29, 2025
Graveside services for Dewayne Edward McCann, 57, of Waynesboro and
formerly of State Line, were conducted on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 from
Mt. Nebo Cemetery, with Bishop John Sullivan officiating.
formerly of State Line, were conducted on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 from
Mt. Nebo Cemetery, with Bishop John Sullivan officiating.
Born on Dec. 5, 1967, he died on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Forrest
General Hospital in Hattiesburg.
General Hospital in Hattiesburg.
He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, his mother, two brothers,
three uncles and three aunts.
three uncles and three aunts.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JASPER "JACK" BROWN, SR.
Nov. 26, 1954-Oct. 3, 2025
Funeral services for Jasper "Jack" Brown, Sr., 70, of Richton, were
conducted on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 from New Hope Baptist Church in
Richton, with Rev. Bill R. Bonn officiating.
conducted on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 from New Hope Baptist Church in
Richton, with Rev. Bill R. Bonn officiating.
Born on Nov. 26, 1954, he was a Laborer and a Veteran of the United
States Army. He also served on the Usher Board at New Hope Baptist
Church.
States Army. He also served on the Usher Board at New Hope Baptist
Church.
He died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his son, Jasper Brown, Jr., of Denham Springs, La.;
his daughter, De'Neshalia Brown of Denham Springs; his brother and
sister-in-law, Joe and Glinde Brown, Jr., of Richton; his sister,
Virginia Husband of Richton; and three grandchildren.
his daughter, De'Neshalia Brown of Denham Springs; his brother and
sister-in-law, Joe and Glinde Brown, Jr., of Richton; his sister,
Virginia Husband of Richton; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his
parents, three siblings and his wife.
parents, three siblings and his wife.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
EVELYN ROGERS
Dec. 4, 1960-Sept. 23, 2025
Funeral services for Evelyn Rogers, 64, of Buckatunna, were conducted on
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 from Living Church of God in Buckatunna, with
Minister Wayne Barlow officiating.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 from Living Church of God in Buckatunna, with
Minister Wayne Barlow officiating.
Interment followed at Sweet Pilgrim Cemetery in Buckatunna.
Born on Dec. 4, 1960, she was a Homemaker.
She died on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her son, Miguel Rogers; her daughter, Vaneshia
Griffin; her brothers, Alvin Barlow, Minister Wayne Barlow and Carl
Barlow; and her sisters, Mary Miller, Delois Howell, Darlene Frost,
Sherry Lindsey, Cecilia Jones, Pamela Ross, Deanna Franks and Romona
Frost.
Griffin; her brothers, Alvin Barlow, Minister Wayne Barlow and Carl
Barlow; and her sisters, Mary Miller, Delois Howell, Darlene Frost,
Sherry Lindsey, Cecilia Jones, Pamela Ross, Deanna Franks and Romona
Frost.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, a
sister, her stepfather and three brothers.
sister, her stepfather and three brothers.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
PATSY MILLER SARGENT
April 11, 1954-Sept. 24, 2025
Funeral services for Patsy Miller Sargent, 71, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Donald Miller officiating.
conducted on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Donald Miller officiating.
Interment follow at New West Cemetery.
Born on April 11, 1954, she was a retired Home Health Nurse.
She died on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Lillie Pearl Meardry
and Anna and Robert Everett; and her sister-in-law, Beatrice Robinson.
and Anna and Robert Everett; and her sister-in-law, Beatrice Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
WHITNEY WEST
Dec. 5, 1992-Sept. 21, 2025
Funeral services for Whitney West, 33, of State Line, were conducted on
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 from New Vision Baptist Church, with Pastor
Ricky Chambers officiating.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 from New Vision Baptist Church, with Pastor
Ricky Chambers officiating.
Interment followed at Bethlehem Cemetery in Shubuta.
Born on Dec. 5, 1992, she was a Welder with Howard Industries.
She died on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at Merit Health Wesley in
Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg.
She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Tiffany
West, Alexander Lacey, Adrian Richey, Jr., DeMarco and Kiara Tillis,
Glenterius and A'Saycia Terrell and Glendriquez and Shakeria Terrell;
her sisters and brother-in-law, Lameka and Mario McDonald and Tynasia
Terrell; her stepfather, Adrian Richey, Sr.,; and her godmother, Carolyn
Robinson.
West, Alexander Lacey, Adrian Richey, Jr., DeMarco and Kiara Tillis,
Glenterius and A'Saycia Terrell and Glendriquez and Shakeria Terrell;
her sisters and brother-in-law, Lameka and Mario McDonald and Tynasia
Terrell; her stepfather, Adrian Richey, Sr.,; and her godmother, Carolyn
Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, her great-grandmother and
her mother and father.
her mother and father.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
EDDIE MAE OSBORNE
Feb. 9, 1951-Sept. 17, 2025
Funeral services for Eddie Mae Osborne, 74, of Silas, Ala., were
conducted on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 from Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church in Silas.
conducted on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 from Shiloh Missionary Baptist
Church in Silas.
Interment followed at Coffeeville Cemetery in Coffeeville, Ala.
Born on Feb. 9, 1951, she was a Homemaker.
She died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Farron and Jamie Osborne
of Waynesboro; her stepsons and their spouses, Troy Pugh of Thomasville,
Ala., and Johnny B. and Rosalyn Young of Byron, Ga.; her daughters,
Rischa Osborne and Marcia Osborne of Silas; her brother and
sister-in-law, L.V. and Stella McLaughlin of Silas; her sister, Patricia
McLaughlin of Silas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
of Waynesboro; her stepsons and their spouses, Troy Pugh of Thomasville,
Ala., and Johnny B. and Rosalyn Young of Byron, Ga.; her daughters,
Rischa Osborne and Marcia Osborne of Silas; her brother and
sister-in-law, L.V. and Stella McLaughlin of Silas; her sister, Patricia
McLaughlin of Silas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, two
brothers, a sister and two brothers-in-law.
brothers, a sister and two brothers-in-law.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CLARA LEE PHILLIPS
Oct. 17, 1943-Sept. 5, 2025
Funeral services for Clara Lee Phillips, 82, of Albany, N.Y., and
formerly of Langsdale, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from
Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Langsdale, with Rev. Eugene Carter
officiating.
formerly of Langsdale, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from
Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Langsdale, with Rev. Eugene Carter
officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Oct. 17, 1943, she was a retired Food Service Supervisor.
She died on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her sons, Floyd Phillips, Jr., and Pete Jones; her
daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia and Chiquita Wundor Phillips and Tonia
Jones; and nine grandchildren.
daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia and Chiquita Wundor Phillips and Tonia
Jones; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, three
brothers and a sister.
brothers and a sister.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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