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Obituaries 05-21-26
May 19, 2026
ANNICE HENDREN JORDAN
Nov. 17, 1960-May 16, 2026
Funeral services for Annice Hendren Jordan, 65, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Mark Ferguson and Rev. Tom Dees officiating.
conducted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Mark Ferguson and Rev. Tom Dees officiating.
Interment followed at State Line Cemetery in State Line.
Born in Waynesboro on Thursday, Nov. 17, 1960 to the late Charles Edward
Hendren, Jr., and Edna Earl Smith Hendren, she was a member of Zion Rest
Baptist Church in Denham. She worked as a CPA with Millry
Communications.
Hendren, Jr., and Edna Earl Smith Hendren, she was a member of Zion Rest
Baptist Church in Denham. She worked as a CPA with Millry
Communications.
She died on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in State Line.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Donald Ray Jordan of
Waynesboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Hannah Jordan and John
Touchstone, of Millry, Ala.; her brother, Timothy Hendren of Buckatunna;
her sister, Charlotte Gardner of State Line; and twin granddaughters,
Sadie and Scarlett Touchstone.
Waynesboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Hannah Jordan and John
Touchstone, of Millry, Ala.; her brother, Timothy Hendren of Buckatunna;
her sister, Charlotte Gardner of State Line; and twin granddaughters,
Sadie and Scarlett Touchstone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Hendren, Jr.,
and Edna Earl Smith Hendren; her daughter, Jessica Kristen Jordan; and
her brother, Phillip Eugene Hendren.
and Edna Earl Smith Hendren; her daughter, Jessica Kristen Jordan; and
her brother, Phillip Eugene Hendren.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES DEWAYETTE GARDNER
Dec. 25, 1969-May 13, 2026
Graveside services for Charles DeWayette Gardner, 56, of Buckatunna,
were conducted on Monday, May 18, 2026 from Zion Rest Cemetery in
Buckatunna, with Rev. Chip Phillips officiating.
were conducted on Monday, May 18, 2026 from Zion Rest Cemetery in
Buckatunna, with Rev. Chip Phillips officiating.
Born in Mobile, Ala., on Thursday, Dec. 25, 1969 to Charles Ted Gardner
and Janice Faye Gardner, he worked as a Driller in the Oil Field.
and Janice Faye Gardner, he worked as a Driller in the Oil Field.
He died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by his father and his spouse, Charles Ted and Joanna
Gardner of Buckatunna; two daughters, Brittany Williams of Buckatunna
and Ellyanna Grayce Burrus of Millry, Ala.; his brother, Joseph Ted
Gardner; his sisters, Hailey Ina Gardner and Heather Gardner; and three
grandchildren, Kavie Williams, David Ringer and Kinsley Ringer.
Gardner of Buckatunna; two daughters, Brittany Williams of Buckatunna
and Ellyanna Grayce Burrus of Millry, Ala.; his brother, Joseph Ted
Gardner; his sisters, Hailey Ina Gardner and Heather Gardner; and three
grandchildren, Kavie Williams, David Ringer and Kinsley Ringer.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Faye Wolff; his
son-in-law, Dustin Williams; and his stepfather, Don Wolff.
son-in-law, Dustin Williams; and his stepfather, Don Wolff.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LEE E. COOLEY
June 14, 1943-April 23, 2026
Funeral services for Lee E. Cooley, 82, of Dacula, Ga., were conducted
on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from Bethlehem Baptist Church.
on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Interment followed at Bethlehem Church Cemetery.
Born on June 14, 1943, he worked for the Chicago Transit Authority and
received numerous certificates and awards in safe "Movement of
Riders" utilizing the commuter railway system.
received numerous certificates and awards in safe "Movement of
Riders" utilizing the commuter railway system.
He died on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Dacula.
He is survived by his wife, Liz Marie Cooley; his son and
daughter-in-law, Corey and Kenyetta Cooley; his daughter, Dr. LaTanya
Cooley Mickens; his siblings and their respective spouses, Virginia and
Lovon Terrell of Shubuta, Deacon Floyd and Dr. Wendolyn Cooley of
Chicago, Ill., Levell Cooley, Jr., of Shubuta, Deacon William and Adlene
Cooley of Moss Point; and Alfred Cooley of Albany, N.Y.; his
grandchildren, Zion Mickens, Korey Cooley, Chanel, Payton and Genesis
Mickens, all of Georgia; his aunt, Gladys McDonald of Shubuta; and
numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
daughter-in-law, Corey and Kenyetta Cooley; his daughter, Dr. LaTanya
Cooley Mickens; his siblings and their respective spouses, Virginia and
Lovon Terrell of Shubuta, Deacon Floyd and Dr. Wendolyn Cooley of
Chicago, Ill., Levell Cooley, Jr., of Shubuta, Deacon William and Adlene
Cooley of Moss Point; and Alfred Cooley of Albany, N.Y.; his
grandchildren, Zion Mickens, Korey Cooley, Chanel, Payton and Genesis
Mickens, all of Georgia; his aunt, Gladys McDonald of Shubuta; and
numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Levell Cooley, Sr., and Juanita
McDougal Cooley; and his siblings, Larry, Vera and Ray.
McDougal Cooley; and his siblings, Larry, Vera and Ray.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
HERBERT YOUNG
April 3, 1934-May 11, 2026
Funeral services for Herbert Young, 92, of Old Avera Road in State Line,
were conducted on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman
Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Harris officiating.
were conducted on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman
Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Harris officiating.
Interment followed at Fellowship Cemetery in Greene County.
Born in Wayne County on April 3, 1934, he loved the Lord and was a
member of Calvary Baptist Church.
member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Herbert served in the U.S. Army in Korea, boxed in the Golden Gloves in
1959, 1960 and 1962, winning three Mississippi State Title and a
Mid-South Championship for welterweights. He attended Barber College,
Jones County Junior College and Trenton Jewelry School.
1959, 1960 and 1962, winning three Mississippi State Title and a
Mid-South Championship for welterweights. He attended Barber College,
Jones County Junior College and Trenton Jewelry School.
In 1967, he completed his solo flight in Laurel. He truly enjoyed
serving his customers and, in 1966, opened the Barber Shop in State Line
and also did watch repairs. In 1980, he opened the Jewelry Store and ran
Herbert's Jewelers until 2015.
serving his customers and, in 1966, opened the Barber Shop in State Line
and also did watch repairs. In 1980, he opened the Jewelry Store and ran
Herbert's Jewelers until 2015.
He died on Monday, May 11, 2026 at his residence with his loving wife of
33 years, Joan, by his side.
33 years, Joan, by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Young; and many nieces and nephews that
he loved dearly. His nephews and great-nephews served as pallbearers.
he loved dearly. His nephews and great-nephews served as pallbearers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Jones Young and Lewis E.
Young; five brothers, Coleman Young, William A. Young, John Young,
Howard Young and Hermon Young; and two sisters, Catherine Mooneyham and
Mary Lynn Thornton.
Young; five brothers, Coleman Young, William A. Young, John Young,
Howard Young and Hermon Young; and two sisters, Catherine Mooneyham and
Mary Lynn Thornton.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
DAVID "DAB" GARDNER
Dec. 14, 1949-May 13, 2026
Funeral services for David "Dab" Gardner, 76, of Fruitdale, Ala.,
were conducted on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman
Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Gaillard and Clarence Miller officiating.
were conducted on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman
Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Gaillard and Clarence Miller officiating.
Interment followed at Grace Williams Cemetery in Fruitdale.
Born in Four Points, Ala., on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1949 to the late
Earnest Avenue Gardner and Hattie Dees Gardner, he was a member of
Fruitdale Methodist Church. He retired as an Insurance Agent with Alfa
Insurance.
Earnest Avenue Gardner and Hattie Dees Gardner, he was a member of
Fruitdale Methodist Church. He retired as an Insurance Agent with Alfa
Insurance.
He died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janice Jones Gardner of
Fruitdale; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jason Gardner of Livingston,
Ala., and Alex and Allison Gardner of Crawford; his brother and
sister-in-law, Earnest "Pete" and Marilyn Gardner of State Line; and
his sister, Beatrice Grimes of Georgia.
Fruitdale; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jason Gardner of Livingston,
Ala., and Alex and Allison Gardner of Crawford; his brother and
sister-in-law, Earnest "Pete" and Marilyn Gardner of State Line; and
his sister, Beatrice Grimes of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Avenue Gardner and
Hattie Dees Gardner; two brothers, James R. Gardner and Johnnie Joe
Gardner; his brother-in-law, Billy Grimes; and two uncles, J.L. Gardner
and Edgar "Butler" Gardner.
Hattie Dees Gardner; two brothers, James R. Gardner and Johnnie Joe
Gardner; his brother-in-law, Billy Grimes; and two uncles, J.L. Gardner
and Edgar "Butler" Gardner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the
Fruitdale High School Ag Department on its GoFundMe account set up at
gofund.me/7d639217f.
Fruitdale High School Ag Department on its GoFundMe account set up at
gofund.me/7d639217f.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
MARTHA E. WALLEY
March 4, 1950-May 11, 2026
Funeral services for Martha E. Walley, 76, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Friday, May 15, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Phillip Gandy and Rev. Randy McLeod officiating.
on Friday, May 15, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Phillip Gandy and Rev. Randy McLeod officiating.
Interment followed at Mutual Rights Cemetery in Avera.
Born in Jackson on Saturday, March 4, 1950 to the late Aubrey H. and
Evelyn Rone, she was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She worked as a
Teacher in Public Education.
Evelyn Rone, she was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She worked as a
Teacher in Public Education.
Martha was a devoted wife and mother who loved her friends and family
mightily. She was a faithful Christian and vigorous prayer warrior for
any and all in their time of need. She was dedicated to uplifting those
she loved with phone calls and cards throughout the years, even as her
own health began to decline.
mightily. She was a faithful Christian and vigorous prayer warrior for
any and all in their time of need. She was dedicated to uplifting those
she loved with phone calls and cards throughout the years, even as her
own health began to decline.
She always had a smile and kind word for everyone she met and let the
light and love of Jesus show through her every day. Martha was an avid
outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and never missed a chance to
cheer on Mississippi State University.
light and love of Jesus show through her every day. Martha was an avid
outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and never missed a chance to
cheer on Mississippi State University.
She died on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her
loving family.
loving family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles W. Walley of
Waynesboro; her son, Chris Walley of Waynesboro; her brother, James
Homer Rone of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; her sister, Mary Gwyn Estes of
Dallas, Ga.; a host of nieces and nephews, three great-nephews, special
friends in Jeremy and Leslie Doby, Forrest Daws, Susan Hardee and Janis
McMichael; and special caregivers in Courtney Carpenter, Jeanette
Simpson and Jada Bradley.
Waynesboro; her son, Chris Walley of Waynesboro; her brother, James
Homer Rone of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; her sister, Mary Gwyn Estes of
Dallas, Ga.; a host of nieces and nephews, three great-nephews, special
friends in Jeremy and Leslie Doby, Forrest Daws, Susan Hardee and Janis
McMichael; and special caregivers in Courtney Carpenter, Jeanette
Simpson and Jada Bradley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey H. and Evelyn Rone; and
two infant sons.
two infant sons.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CARRIE BELL CARMACK-FIGGERS
Nov. 7, 1931-April 25, 2026
Funeral services for Carrie Bell Carmack-Figgers, 94, of Waynesboro,
were conducted on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from Magnolia Baptist Church,
with Rev. Curtis Figgers officiating.
were conducted on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from Magnolia Baptist Church,
with Rev. Curtis Figgers officiating.
Interment followed at Magnolia Church Cemetery.
Born on Nov. 7, 1931, she will forever be remembered for her love of
cooking and baking.
cooking and baking.
She died on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her residence.
She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Bette Carmack and
Tommie Jones, Deborah Figgers-Lorch and Brenda Figgers-Blakely; his sons
and daughters-in-law, Calvin and Barbara Figgers, Jr., of Chicago, Ill.;
her brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Libby Figgers of Fort Myers,
Fla., Marcus Figgers of Waynesboro; his stepsons and their spouses,
Saniel and Cheryl Figgers of Las Vegas, Nev., Henry and Ann Figgers of
Chicago and Clarence and Robin Cheatham of Grenada; Her sister, Shirley
Wicks; her brother and sister-in-law, Benard and Lovie Robinson; her
sisters-in-law, Annie Carmack, Irma Jonson and Joanna Neal; 30
grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.
Tommie Jones, Deborah Figgers-Lorch and Brenda Figgers-Blakely; his sons
and daughters-in-law, Calvin and Barbara Figgers, Jr., of Chicago, Ill.;
her brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Libby Figgers of Fort Myers,
Fla., Marcus Figgers of Waynesboro; his stepsons and their spouses,
Saniel and Cheryl Figgers of Las Vegas, Nev., Henry and Ann Figgers of
Chicago and Clarence and Robin Cheatham of Grenada; Her sister, Shirley
Wicks; her brother and sister-in-law, Benard and Lovie Robinson; her
sisters-in-law, Annie Carmack, Irma Jonson and Joanna Neal; 30
grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Figgers, Sr.; her
parents; her daughter, Gladys Figgers-Ford; her sons, Terry Carmack and
Jimmy Carmack; her sister, Velma Heard; and her brothers, Willie
Sylvester Carmack, Jr. and James Henry Carmack, Sr.
parents; her daughter, Gladys Figgers-Ford; her sons, Terry Carmack and
Jimmy Carmack; her sister, Velma Heard; and her brothers, Willie
Sylvester Carmack, Jr. and James Henry Carmack, Sr.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
SPENCER DAVIS
July 24, 1968-May 3, 2026
Funeral services for Spencer Davis, 57, of Buckatunna, were conducted on
Friday, May 8, 2026 from Philadelphia Baptist Church in Buckatunna, with
Rev. Darron Chapman officiating.
Friday, May 8, 2026 from Philadelphia Baptist Church in Buckatunna, with
Rev. Darron Chapman officiating.
Born on July 24, 1968, he was a retired Sergeant in the United States
Army and a retired Lieutenant with the Waynesboro Police Department. For
25 years, he coached city league and traveling basketball teams, along
with serving as an assistant basketball coach at Wayne Academy. He was
also a deacon at Philadelphia Baptist Church.
Army and a retired Lieutenant with the Waynesboro Police Department. For
25 years, he coached city league and traveling basketball teams, along
with serving as an assistant basketball coach at Wayne Academy. He was
also a deacon at Philadelphia Baptist Church.
He died on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Tawanna Taylor-Davis; his son, Quinten
Hogan-Davis; his daughter, Chassity S. Davis; his brothers and
sister-in-law, Derrick D. Davis, Lewis P. Davis, Pernell and Rhonda
Davis and Arthur Williams; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Hogan-Davis; his daughter, Chassity S. Davis; his brothers and
sister-in-law, Derrick D. Davis, Lewis P. Davis, Pernell and Rhonda
Davis and Arthur Williams; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Evorn Davis.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
TERRY WANE WALDRON
Jan. 6, 1951-May 1, 2026
Funeral services for Terry Wane Waldron, 75, of Shubuta, were conducted
on Monday, May 4, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Pat Patterson officiating.
on Monday, May 4, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Pat Patterson officiating.
Interment followed at Boyles Chapel Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Ecru on Saturday, Jan. 6, 1951, to the late Thomas Levi Waldron
and Stella Waldron, he was a member of Eucutta Independent Church. He
retired as a Supervisor with Clarkco Services.
and Stella Waldron, he was a member of Eucutta Independent Church. He
retired as a Supervisor with Clarkco Services.
He died on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia W. and Jason
Kingsmill Manning of Shubuta; his son and daughter-in-law, William T.
and Leslie Saul Waldron of Clara; his brother, Phillip Waldron of
Graceville, Fla.; his sister, Elizabeth Maccadian of Somerville, Tenn.;
two grandchildren and their respective spouses, Audrey and Tommy Morris
and Brett Manning, all of Shubuta; two great-grandchildren, Joseph
Lapadat and John Lapadat; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Kingsmill Manning of Shubuta; his son and daughter-in-law, William T.
and Leslie Saul Waldron of Clara; his brother, Phillip Waldron of
Graceville, Fla.; his sister, Elizabeth Maccadian of Somerville, Tenn.;
two grandchildren and their respective spouses, Audrey and Tommy Morris
and Brett Manning, all of Shubuta; two great-grandchildren, Joseph
Lapadat and John Lapadat; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Doylene E.
Waldron; his parents, Thomas Levi Waldron and Stella Waldron; his
brother, Park Waldron; and his sister, Joyce Brown.
Waldron; his parents, Thomas Levi Waldron and Stella Waldron; his
brother, Park Waldron; and his sister, Joyce Brown.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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