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Obituaries 06-04-26
June 02, 2026
REV. FRANK HENRY HENDERSON, SR.
July 11, 1935-May 26, 2026
Funeral services for Rev. Frank Henry Henderson, Sr., 90, of Waynesboro
were conducted on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from Trinity Free Will Baptist
Church, with Rev. Gerald Henderson and Rev. Jarrod Vanderslice
officiating.
were conducted on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from Trinity Free Will Baptist
Church, with Rev. Gerald Henderson and Rev. Jarrod Vanderslice
officiating.
Interment followed at Corinth Cemetery in Wayne County.
Born in Waynesboro on Thursday, July 11, 1935 to the late Chapman N. and
Elizabeth Henderson, he was a member of Trinity Free Will Baptist Church
in Clara. He was a retired Free Will Baptist Minister who pastored
numerous churches in South Mississippi. He was also a retired Machine
Operator for various departments in Wayne County.
Elizabeth Henderson, he was a member of Trinity Free Will Baptist Church
in Clara. He was a retired Free Will Baptist Minister who pastored
numerous churches in South Mississippi. He was also a retired Machine
Operator for various departments in Wayne County.
Rev. Frank was a man who loved the Lord with all his heart. His faith in
Jesus Christ guided the way he lived his life every day. He was a godly
man who loved his family deeply and showed that love through his
kindness, strength, wisdom and the way he always took care of those
around him.
Jesus Christ guided the way he lived his life every day. He was a godly
man who loved his family deeply and showed that love through his
kindness, strength, wisdom and the way he always took care of those
around him.
He found joy in the simplest things such as spending quality time with
family, fishing for white perch or catfish and Maxwell House coffee at 6
a.m. every morning.
family, fishing for white perch or catfish and Maxwell House coffee at 6
a.m. every morning.
Many will hear him say the following two statements: "Me and You but
mostly You" or "Now let me tell you something about our Lord." Some of
our sweetest memories will always be of the life he lived, the stories
he told and the love he shared so freely.
mostly You" or "Now let me tell you something about our Lord." Some of
our sweetest memories will always be of the life he lived, the stories
he told and the love he shared so freely.
Rev. Frank is now in heaven rejoicing, reuniting with loved ones and,
most importantly, standing in the presence of the Savior he loved so
much. He has no more pain, heartache nor suffering — just peace and
happiness for now and eternity.
most importantly, standing in the presence of the Savior he loved so
much. He has no more pain, heartache nor suffering — just peace and
happiness for now and eternity.
Most importantly, his favorite Scripture was Psalm 23, and he carried
those words with him throughout his life and his trust in the Lord. As
follows: "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures, he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff
they comfort me. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine
enemies. Thou anoints my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:1-6).
those words with him throughout his life and his trust in the Lord. As
follows: "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures, he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff
they comfort me. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine
enemies. Thou anoints my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:1-6).
He died in the early morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his residence
and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Virginia
Henderson of Waynesboro; three sons, two daughters and their respective
spouses, Frank Henry Henderson, Jr., of Waynesboro, Larry and Tamara
Henderson of Hattiesburg, Patty Hill of Hattiesburg, Gerald and Michelle
Henderson of Moselle and Melissa and Bill Davis of Waynesboro; six
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Nathan Hill, Joseph and
Allison Henderson, Kelly Henderson and Locastro Weston, Clint and
Kaitlynn Locke, Katie Henderson and J.T. Windham and Haley Locke; 10
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Henderson of Waynesboro; three sons, two daughters and their respective
spouses, Frank Henry Henderson, Jr., of Waynesboro, Larry and Tamara
Henderson of Hattiesburg, Patty Hill of Hattiesburg, Gerald and Michelle
Henderson of Moselle and Melissa and Bill Davis of Waynesboro; six
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Nathan Hill, Joseph and
Allison Henderson, Kelly Henderson and Locastro Weston, Clint and
Kaitlynn Locke, Katie Henderson and J.T. Windham and Haley Locke; 10
great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances C. Henderson; his
twin brother, Thomas Henderson; three other brothers, George Henderson,
Carlton Henderson and Joseph Henderson; his sister, Nona Gray Walters;
and his parents, Chapman Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson.
twin brother, Thomas Henderson; three other brothers, George Henderson,
Carlton Henderson and Joseph Henderson; his sister, Nona Gray Walters;
and his parents, Chapman Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
RHONDA CAROL MCCARTY
Dec. 18, 1967-May 25, 2026
Funeral services for Rhonda Carol McCarty, 58, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Dr. Steve Smith and Rev. Chris Cooper officiating.
conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Dr. Steve Smith and Rev. Chris Cooper officiating.
Interment followed at Willie McCarty Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Monday, Dec. 18, 1967 to the late James Franklin
Walley and Connie Cecile Walley, she was a member of Clara First Church
of God.
Walley and Connie Cecile Walley, she was a member of Clara First Church
of God.
Rhonda will also be remembered by her family as a hard worker and a
wonderful "Mamie." She enjoyed being outdoors, playing with her grand
babies and keeping everyone straight.
wonderful "Mamie." She enjoyed being outdoors, playing with her grand
babies and keeping everyone straight.
She died on Monday, May 25, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her
loving family.
loving family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, William Jeffery
McCarty of Waynesboro; her son and daughter-in-law, Chadd and Natasha
McCarty of Waynesboro; two daughters and sons-in-law, LaTonia and Matt
McLaughlin of Waynesboro and Tiffany and Zach Mosley of Buckatunna; her
brother and sister-in-law, James Mitchell and Susan Walley of Auburn,
Ala.; her sister, Wanda Cone of Richton; her grandchildren, Ryder
McCarty, Ramsie McCarty, Tate McCarty, Laynee Mosley, Daycie Mosley,
Chadley McCarty, Molly Mosley, Easton McLaughlin and Avie McLaughlin;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
McCarty of Waynesboro; her son and daughter-in-law, Chadd and Natasha
McCarty of Waynesboro; two daughters and sons-in-law, LaTonia and Matt
McLaughlin of Waynesboro and Tiffany and Zach Mosley of Buckatunna; her
brother and sister-in-law, James Mitchell and Susan Walley of Auburn,
Ala.; her sister, Wanda Cone of Richton; her grandchildren, Ryder
McCarty, Ramsie McCarty, Tate McCarty, Laynee Mosley, Daycie Mosley,
Chadley McCarty, Molly Mosley, Easton McLaughlin and Avie McLaughlin;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin Walley and
Connie Cecile Walley; and her sister, Pam Walley.
Connie Cecile Walley; and her sister, Pam Walley.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LAWANDA BLAKNEY-EVERETT
Jan. 24, 1968-May 12, 2026
Funeral services for Lawanda Blakney-Everett, 58, of Citronelle, Ala.,
and formerly of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2026
from Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Keontae Carter
officiating.
and formerly of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, May 30, 2026
from Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Keontae Carter
officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Jan. 24, 1968, she was a Restorative Aide in the healthcare
industry.
industry.
She died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at her residence.
She is survived by her daughters, Shequita and LaTerrica Blakney of
Citronelle and MeDashia Blakney of Waynesboro; her brothers, Joe Felps,
William Blakney, James Felps, Bennie "PeeWee" Smith and Bobby Smith of
Waynesboro and Charles and Jeffery Johnson of Boston, Mass.; her
sisters, Georgette Blakney of Waynesboro and Dawnna Johnson of Boston;
her mother, Ellie Mae SMith of Waynesboro; her stepfather, B.J. Smith of
Waynesboro; and 11 grandchildren.
Citronelle and MeDashia Blakney of Waynesboro; her brothers, Joe Felps,
William Blakney, James Felps, Bennie "PeeWee" Smith and Bobby Smith of
Waynesboro and Charles and Jeffery Johnson of Boston, Mass.; her
sisters, Georgette Blakney of Waynesboro and Dawnna Johnson of Boston;
her mother, Ellie Mae SMith of Waynesboro; her stepfather, B.J. Smith of
Waynesboro; and 11 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, a son, a
granddaughter and a sister.
granddaughter and a sister.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LA'TAVIS "TAE" EVERETT
April 24, 1994-May 18, 2026
Funeral services for La'Tavis "Tae" Everett, 32, of Buckatunna, were
conducted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral
Home, with Rev. Tyrone White officiating.
conducted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral
Home, with Rev. Tyrone White officiating.
Interment followed at Sunlight Cemetery in Buckatunna.
Born on April 24, 1994, he was a Welder with Howard Industries.
He died on Monday, May 18, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by his parents, Davis and Lisa Everett; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Demetrius and Bridget Jones of Wickett, Texas, Davis and
Tas'hia Everett, Jr. of Guymon, Okla., and DeAndre Chapman of Wickett;
and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Dwan and Teiago Everett-Taylor of
Buckatunna, A'Dashia and Dewayne Nobles of Buckatunn and Jasmine Chapman
and Paris Chapman, both of Shubuta.
sisters-in-law, Demetrius and Bridget Jones of Wickett, Texas, Davis and
Tas'hia Everett, Jr. of Guymon, Okla., and DeAndre Chapman of Wickett;
and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Dwan and Teiago Everett-Taylor of
Buckatunna, A'Dashia and Dewayne Nobles of Buckatunn and Jasmine Chapman
and Paris Chapman, both of Shubuta.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CLOVEST SMITH
Dec. 2, 1928-May 10, 2026
Funeral services for Clovest Smith, 97, of the Knobtown Community in
State Line were conducted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from Mt. Olive
Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Cedric Smith officiating.
State Line were conducted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from Mt. Olive
Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Cedric Smith officiating.
Interment followed at Simpson Cemeetery.
Born on Dec. 2, 1928, he was a Retired Fork Lift Operator in the sawmill
industry.
industry.
He died on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by his son, Billy Joe Smith of Tallahassee, Fla.; his
daughters and son-in-law, Mary D. Smith of Lucedale, Gloria and Harold
Hughes of State Line, Cereath Smith and Veronica Smith of Minneapolis,
Minn.; five surviving siblings, 23 grandchildren and 44
great-grandchildren.
daughters and son-in-law, Mary D. Smith of Lucedale, Gloria and Harold
Hughes of State Line, Cereath Smith and Veronica Smith of Minneapolis,
Minn.; five surviving siblings, 23 grandchildren and 44
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, a daughter and
10 siblings.
10 siblings.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SHALESTA DYNISSA MCDONALD
Oct. 11, 1989-May 14, 2026
Funeral services for Shalesta Dynissa McDonald, 36, of Quitman, were
conducted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Terry Jones officiating.
conducted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Terry Jones officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Oct. 11, 1989, she was employed with Warmcraft in Stonewall.
She died on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Ochsner Watkins Hospital in
Quitman.
Quitman.
She is survived by her mother, Charlotte McDonald; her father, Eric Shon
Dean; her stepfather, Tommy McCarty; her son, Javion James of Shubuta;
her daughters, Ja'Nareya James and Trulei Coleman of Shubuta; her
brother, Eric Dean, Jr., of Waynesboro; her sisters, Keyari Sturdivant
of Quitman, Gabrille Dean, Jasmine Terrell, Erica Terrell and
Gwendarious Dean of Waynesboro, Marquisa McCarty of Shubuta and Nakia
Pickens of Taylorsville; her grandmother, Gladys McDonald of Shubuta;
and her aunt and uncle, Lee Girtha and Alberta Dean of Waynesboro.
Dean; her stepfather, Tommy McCarty; her son, Javion James of Shubuta;
her daughters, Ja'Nareya James and Trulei Coleman of Shubuta; her
brother, Eric Dean, Jr., of Waynesboro; her sisters, Keyari Sturdivant
of Quitman, Gabrille Dean, Jasmine Terrell, Erica Terrell and
Gwendarious Dean of Waynesboro, Marquisa McCarty of Shubuta and Nakia
Pickens of Taylorsville; her grandmother, Gladys McDonald of Shubuta;
and her aunt and uncle, Lee Girtha and Alberta Dean of Waynesboro.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
ESSIT "SPUTNIK" BRANT, JR.
May 9, 1963-May 20, 2026
Funeral services for Essit "Sputnik" Brant, Jr., 63, of Shubuta were
conducted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral
Home, with Rev. John Lacey officiating.
conducted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral
Home, with Rev. John Lacey officiating.
interment follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Shubuta.
Born on May 9, 1963, he was an employee with the Town of Shubuta.
He died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Erick Blakney, Essit
Blakney and Erwin and Quinyetta Blakney; his stepsons and their
respective spouses, Kendrick Blakney, Eric Duvall, Brandon and Queshena
Lee, Jeromy Lee and Bakarri and Brini Rembert; his daughters, Esia
Blakney and Emanni Brant; his brothers and sister-in-law, Darryll and
Teresa McDonald and Darren Brant; his sisters and brothers-in-law,
Shovonne and Joey Smith, Crystal and Cedric Cockrell, Essia Brant and
Kim Brant; and 32 grandchildren.
Blakney and Erwin and Quinyetta Blakney; his stepsons and their
respective spouses, Kendrick Blakney, Eric Duvall, Brandon and Queshena
Lee, Jeromy Lee and Bakarri and Brini Rembert; his daughters, Esia
Blakney and Emanni Brant; his brothers and sister-in-law, Darryll and
Teresa McDonald and Darren Brant; his sisters and brothers-in-law,
Shovonne and Joey Smith, Crystal and Cedric Cockrell, Essia Brant and
Kim Brant; and 32 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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