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Obituaries 12-18-25
December 16, 2025
WILLIAM LESLIE ROBERTSON
Sept. 28, 1963-Dec. 12, 2025
Funeral services for William Leslie Robertson, 62, of Millry, Ala., were
conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Jim Koen officiating.
conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Jim Koen officiating.
Interment followed at Providence Cemetery in State Line.
Born in Chatom, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 1963 to Billy B. Robertson
and Elizabeth Robertson Ponder, he was a member of Providence Church. He
worked as an Electrical Instrumentation Technician with Exxon Mobile.
and Elizabeth Robertson Ponder, he was a member of Providence Church. He
worked as an Electrical Instrumentation Technician with Exxon Mobile.
He died on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his
loving family.
loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Leida Elizabeth Robertson
of Millry; his mother, Elizabeth Robertson Ponder of Semmes, Ala.; two
sons, William D. Robertson and John Gary Robertson, both of Millry; his
brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Cindy Robertson of Clinton; five
sisters and four brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Bubba Geter of Natchez,
Joanna "Jodie" and Michael Hedgepeth of Hattiesburg, Linda and Peter
Krukar of Oakland, Tenn., Sandra Robertson of Semmes and Lisa and Shane
Cross of Semmes; and a host of nieces and nephews.
of Millry; his mother, Elizabeth Robertson Ponder of Semmes, Ala.; two
sons, William D. Robertson and John Gary Robertson, both of Millry; his
brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Cindy Robertson of Clinton; five
sisters and four brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Bubba Geter of Natchez,
Joanna "Jodie" and Michael Hedgepeth of Hattiesburg, Linda and Peter
Krukar of Oakland, Tenn., Sandra Robertson of Semmes and Lisa and Shane
Cross of Semmes; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Billy B. Robertson; and his
daughter, Rebecca Lynn Robertson.
daughter, Rebecca Lynn Robertson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LENORIALE "MINNOW" MCDOUGLE
Oct. 13, 1934-Dec. 4, 2025
Funeral services for Lenoriale "Minnow" McDougle, 91, of Waynesboro,
were conducted on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 from the chapel of Turner
Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtis Blakley officiating.
were conducted on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 from the chapel of Turner
Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtis Blakley officiating.
Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.
Born on Oct. 13, 1934, he was a former Laborer in the timber industry.
He died on Thursday, dec. 4, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Mandale Kirksey, Carl
Kirskey, Lester and Shirley Blakley and Lee McDougle, Jr. of Waynesboro;
his daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Will Pittman of Waynesboro;
his stepdaughter, Georgia Mae Everette of Waynesboro; his brother, Roy
McDougle, who died a week later; his siblings, Ruthie B. Nobles of
Oakland, Calif., and Olue McDougle of Washington, D.C.; 20
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.
Kirskey, Lester and Shirley Blakley and Lee McDougle, Jr. of Waynesboro;
his daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Will Pittman of Waynesboro;
his stepdaughter, Georgia Mae Everette of Waynesboro; his brother, Roy
McDougle, who died a week later; his siblings, Ruthie B. Nobles of
Oakland, Calif., and Olue McDougle of Washington, D.C.; 20
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, seven brothers, five
sisters and two grandchildren.
sisters and two grandchildren.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhome.ms.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JOHNNY "HUMPBACK" DAVIS
July 10, 1955-Dec. 10, 2025
Funeral services for Johnny "Humpback" Davis, 70, of Millry, Ala.,
were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman
Funeral Home, with Rev. Marvin Griffin, Rev. Tommy Davis and Rev. Ryan
Powers officiating.
were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman
Funeral Home, with Rev. Marvin Griffin, Rev. Tommy Davis and Rev. Ryan
Powers officiating.
Interment followed at Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Sunday, July 10, 1955 to the late James Vaughan
Davis and Bobbie Faye Davis, he served in the United States Army. He
attended Little Rock Assembly of God Church and was a member of the
Wayne County Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
Davis and Bobbie Faye Davis, he served in the United States Army. He
attended Little Rock Assembly of God Church and was a member of the
Wayne County Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
He died on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa "Reese" Davis
of Millry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delaine and Jason West of Mize
and Tiffney Davis and Julius Wright of Millry; two brothers, Ralph Davis
and Rufus Davis; his sister, Judy Faye Davis; and a host of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
of Millry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delaine and Jason West of Mize
and Tiffney Davis and Julius Wright of Millry; two brothers, Ralph Davis
and Rufus Davis; his sister, Judy Faye Davis; and a host of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Vaughan Davis and Bobbie
Faye Davis; his brother, Randy Davis; and three great-grandchildren,
Delta, Wyatt and Walker.
Faye Davis; his brother, Randy Davis; and three great-grandchildren,
Delta, Wyatt and Walker.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CALVIN BETTIS
May 22, 1937-Nov. 30, 2025
Funeral services for Calvin Bettis, 88, of Shubuta, were conducted on
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from Little Rock AME Church in Quitman, with
Pastor Mairlyn Allen officiating.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from Little Rock AME Church in Quitman, with
Pastor Mairlyn Allen officiating.
Interment followed at Zion Chapel Cemetery in Quitman.
Born on May 22, 1937, he was a retired Log Truck Driver.
he died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his stepson, Benjamin Kirksey of Jackson; his
daughters, Laureen and Loreen Bettis of Shubuta; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, James and Gloria of Miami, Fla., Frank and Annis of
Waynesboro and Jim Pacley of Shubuta; his sisters and brother-in-law,
Lula Bloxson of Youngstown, Ohio and Ollie Mae and Levoner Bonner of
Waynesboro; and his granddaughter, Loaria Bettis of Shubuta.
daughters, Laureen and Loreen Bettis of Shubuta; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, James and Gloria of Miami, Fla., Frank and Annis of
Waynesboro and Jim Pacley of Shubuta; his sisters and brother-in-law,
Lula Bloxson of Youngstown, Ohio and Ollie Mae and Levoner Bonner of
Waynesboro; and his granddaughter, Loaria Bettis of Shubuta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, his wife, two
daughters, two brothers and two sisters.
daughters, two brothers and two sisters.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhome.ms.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LISA BIVENS
Oct. 20, 1957-Dec. 4, 2025
Funeral services for Lisa Bivens, 68, of State Line, were conducted on
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from Mt. Mariah Missionary Baptist Church in
State Line, with Rev. W.E. Rankins officiating.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from Mt. Mariah Missionary Baptist Church in
State Line, with Rev. W.E. Rankins officiating.
Interment followed at State Line African American Cemetery in State
Line.
Line.
Born on Oct. 20, 1957, she retired from the Mississippi Department of
Corrections in 2018 and served as the Greene County District 2 Election
Commissioner for 15 years.
Corrections in 2018 and served as the Greene County District 2 Election
Commissioner for 15 years.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron
of the Morning Star Chapter.
of the Morning Star Chapter.
She died on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in
Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Bivens of Bessemer, Ala., and
Kristen Bivens of Ocean Springs; her siblings and their respective
spouses, Carol Bivens, Carolyn and J.C. Brown, Angie Holloway, Jarita
and Keith White of State Line, Tracey and Patrick Busby of Waynesboro,
Cynthia Debose of Baytown, Texas, Bontia Powe Donna Powe of
Indianapolis, Ind. and Glenn Powe of Indianapolis; her grandson, Kylan
Williamson; a beloved companion in Spencer Sullivan of Mt. Vernon, Ala.;
devoted loving friends in Morris Hill, Brenda Debose-Mosley, Henry Clay
Debose, George Miller, Hillary Johnson, Cheryl Johnson and Lauretha
Hall; and her aunts and uncles, Mary Lynn Walker, Virginia and Ricky
Davis, Della Chestnut, Mattie Hill, Bessie Denson and Robert and Ethel
Bivens.
Kristen Bivens of Ocean Springs; her siblings and their respective
spouses, Carol Bivens, Carolyn and J.C. Brown, Angie Holloway, Jarita
and Keith White of State Line, Tracey and Patrick Busby of Waynesboro,
Cynthia Debose of Baytown, Texas, Bontia Powe Donna Powe of
Indianapolis, Ind. and Glenn Powe of Indianapolis; her grandson, Kylan
Williamson; a beloved companion in Spencer Sullivan of Mt. Vernon, Ala.;
devoted loving friends in Morris Hill, Brenda Debose-Mosley, Henry Clay
Debose, George Miller, Hillary Johnson, Cheryl Johnson and Lauretha
Hall; and her aunts and uncles, Mary Lynn Walker, Virginia and Ricky
Davis, Della Chestnut, Mattie Hill, Bessie Denson and Robert and Ethel
Bivens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lula Bivens; her
brother, Charlie E. Bivens; and a dear fiend in LeAndra Hall.
brother, Charlie E. Bivens; and a dear fiend in LeAndra Hall.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
WILLIAM RAY HENDERSON
Aug. 1, 1942-Dec. 10, 2025
Funeral services for William Ray Henderson, 83, of Clara, were conducted
on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from the White House Chapel, with Rev. Drew
Holifield and Rev. Matt Olson officiating.
on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 from the White House Chapel, with Rev. Drew
Holifield and Rev. Matt Olson officiating.
Interment followed at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born on Saturday, Aug. 1, 1942 to the late Lillie Mae Buxton Henderosn
and George Fred Henderson, he was a Veteran who served in the
Mississippi National Guard. He was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church.
and George Fred Henderson, he was a Veteran who served in the
Mississippi National Guard. He was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church.
He was a retired Truck Driver with Scotch Plywood and was a farmer as
well. Most days, he could be found on his tractor of a lawnmower.
well. Most days, he could be found on his tractor of a lawnmower.
He loved the Lord. He served as a Sunday School Teacher for the Senior
Men at Big Creek Baptist Church. He shared his love for the Lord by
serving his community by visiting with the elderly and friends, offering
them any help he was able to provide.
Men at Big Creek Baptist Church. He shared his love for the Lord by
serving his community by visiting with the elderly and friends, offering
them any help he was able to provide.
He was affectionately known as "PawPaw" to not only his children and
grandchildren but to many other extended family and friends, along with
being known as "Uncle WeeWee" to his loving nieces and nephews.
grandchildren but to many other extended family and friends, along with
being known as "Uncle WeeWee" to his loving nieces and nephews.
He died on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Randall Henderson and
Kyle and Samantha Henderson, all of Clara; his grandchildren and their
respective spouses, Kayla Henderson, Caleb "Bub" and Nichole
Henderson, Nathan Henderson, Jade and Tae Hayes, Bailey Grace Freeman,
Parker Anne Dickinson, Mandy and Adam Reeves and Catlin and Brooke
Duvall; his great-grandchildren, Cambree Luker, Caityn Henderson, Kace
Hayes, Ely Hayes, Coltlen Hinton, Emersyn Hinton, Kelsyn Hinton, Adaly
Reeves, Charley Kate Reeves, Aubree Duvall and Eason Duvall; his loving
friend and companion, Barbara Rockwell, and her daughter, Amy Leugge;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
Kyle and Samantha Henderson, all of Clara; his grandchildren and their
respective spouses, Kayla Henderson, Caleb "Bub" and Nichole
Henderson, Nathan Henderson, Jade and Tae Hayes, Bailey Grace Freeman,
Parker Anne Dickinson, Mandy and Adam Reeves and Catlin and Brooke
Duvall; his great-grandchildren, Cambree Luker, Caityn Henderson, Kace
Hayes, Ely Hayes, Coltlen Hinton, Emersyn Hinton, Kelsyn Hinton, Adaly
Reeves, Charley Kate Reeves, Aubree Duvall and Eason Duvall; his loving
friend and companion, Barbara Rockwell, and her daughter, Amy Leugge;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Mae and George Fred
Henderson; his brothers, Fred "F.M." Henderson, Sr., and William
Vonell "Von" Henderson; and his sister, Betty Jean Ferguson.
Henderson; his brothers, Fred "F.M." Henderson, Sr., and William
Vonell "Von" Henderson; and his sister, Betty Jean Ferguson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LUTHER TYRON CHAMBERS
April 12, 1990-Nov. 23, 2025
Funeral services for Luther Tyron Chambers, 35, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral
Home, with Pastor George Barnett officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral
Home, with Pastor George Barnett officiating.
Interment followed at Pineville Cemetery.
Born on April 12, 1990, he was a Truck Driver.
He died on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his daughters, Madison and Gabrielle Chambers; his
brother, Michael Chambers; his sister, Shanika Warren; and his father,
Lutehr Warren.
brother, Michael Chambers; his sister, Shanika Warren; and his father,
Lutehr Warren.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhome.ms.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
BILLIE JEAN JORDON-POWE
Aug. 30, 1952-Nov. 27, 2025
Funeral services for Billie Jean Jordon-Powe, 73, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Samuel C. Newton officiating.
conducted on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Samuel C. Newton officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Aug. 30, 1952, she was a retired School Teacher with the Wayne
County School District, was a member of the Riverview Reunion Committee,
served in the S.A.L.T. Ministry and the Pastor's Support Ministry, was
a Vacation Bible School Teacher, led the Youth Club and was a Primary
Class Teacher at Pineville Missionary Baptist Church.
County School District, was a member of the Riverview Reunion Committee,
served in the S.A.L.T. Ministry and the Pastor's Support Ministry, was
a Vacation Bible School Teacher, led the Youth Club and was a Primary
Class Teacher at Pineville Missionary Baptist Church.
She died on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at University Medical Center in
Jackson.
Jackson.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Sharonda
Powe and LaCedric and Selena Powe; her brothers, Michael Jordan and Roy
Muhammed; her sisters, Delores Wright-Aaron, Teresa Jordan-Younger,
Shirley Cheeks, Cynthia Jordan Brown and Tawanda Miles Anderson; and a
grandchild.
Powe and LaCedric and Selena Powe; her brothers, Michael Jordan and Roy
Muhammed; her sisters, Delores Wright-Aaron, Teresa Jordan-Younger,
Shirley Cheeks, Cynthia Jordan Brown and Tawanda Miles Anderson; and a
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four siblings.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhome.ms.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
MIKE INNIS MAYFIELD
March 9, 1957-Dec. 1, 2025
Funeral services for Mike Innis Mayfield, 68, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Donald Miller officiating.
conducted on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Donald Miller officiating.
Interment followed at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born on March 9, 1957, he was a Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator with
Transocean and survived the Deep Water Horizon explosion.
Transocean and survived the Deep Water Horizon explosion.
He died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 at University Medical Center in Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Torcia Mayfield; his son and
daughter-in-law, Aaron and Letitia Mayfield; his daughter, Lauren
McCarty; his mother, Dorris Sawyers; his siblings and their respective
spouses, Andrea and Alvin Sawyers, Raquel and Chris Brown, Benita and
Tywan Lang, Steve and Angie Mayfield, Wallace and Quineesha Sawyers,
Angela Williams, Stacia Williams and Derrick Anderson; a grandson,
Kameron Porter; his lifelong childhood friend, Melvin Dawson; Mr. Mills
and Miss Felix, who were there for him throughout his life; and a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.
daughter-in-law, Aaron and Letitia Mayfield; his daughter, Lauren
McCarty; his mother, Dorris Sawyers; his siblings and their respective
spouses, Andrea and Alvin Sawyers, Raquel and Chris Brown, Benita and
Tywan Lang, Steve and Angie Mayfield, Wallace and Quineesha Sawyers,
Angela Williams, Stacia Williams and Derrick Anderson; a grandson,
Kameron Porter; his lifelong childhood friend, Melvin Dawson; Mr. Mills
and Miss Felix, who were there for him throughout his life; and a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
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