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Obituaries 09-10-26
September 08, 2026
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MICHAEL J. "YOGI" MILSTEAD
Oct. 16, 1952-Sept. 2, 2026
Graveside services for Michael J. "Yogi" Mistead, 73, of Mobile,
Ala., were conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 from Powe Cemetery in
Waynesboro County.
Ala., were conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 from Powe Cemetery in
Waynesboro County.
Born in Waynesboro on Thursday, Oct. 16, 1952 to the late Percy Roy
Milstead, Jr., and Maxie Arnold Milstead, he worked as a Millwright in
the construction industry.
Milstead, Jr., and Maxie Arnold Milstead, he worked as a Millwright in
the construction industry.
He died on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at SAAD Hospice in Mobile.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy Powe Milstead of
Mobile; his son and daughter-in-law, Taz and Mandy Milstead of
Brookhaven; his daughter and son-in-law, Taylor Milstead and Brandon
Fulkerson of Waynesboro; his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Debbie
Milstead of Mobile; his sister, Judye Milstead Rowell of Semmes, Ala.;
and five grandchildren, Carson Cochran, Kace Fulkerson, Jace Fulkerson,
Kahlen Milstead and Owen Milstead.
Mobile; his son and daughter-in-law, Taz and Mandy Milstead of
Brookhaven; his daughter and son-in-law, Taylor Milstead and Brandon
Fulkerson of Waynesboro; his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Debbie
Milstead of Mobile; his sister, Judye Milstead Rowell of Semmes, Ala.;
and five grandchildren, Carson Cochran, Kace Fulkerson, Jace Fulkerson,
Kahlen Milstead and Owen Milstead.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Roy Milstead, Jr., and
Maxie Arnold Milstead; and his sister, Dana Milstead Waller.
Maxie Arnold Milstead; and his sister, Dana Milstead Waller.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
TOM BECTON
Jan. 22, 1946-Sept. 4, 2026
Funeral services for Tom Becton, 80, of Millry, Ala., were conducted on
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 from Waynesboro First Methodist Church.
Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 from Waynesboro First Methodist Church.
Interment followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Choctaw County, Ala.
Born in Silas, Ala., on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1946 to the late Tot and
Mattie Becton, he was a member of Waynesboro First Methodist Church. He
retired as a Self-Employed Farmer.
Mattie Becton, he was a member of Waynesboro First Methodist Church. He
retired as a Self-Employed Farmer.
He died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at USA Health Providence Hospital in
Mobile, Ala.
Mobile, Ala.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Amy "Chip" Becton of
Millry; his son and daughter-in-law, Thad and Crystal Becton of Silas;
his daughter and son-in-law, Braye and Davis Galloway of Pensacola,
Fla.; his brother and sister-in-law, O.M. and Carolyn Becton of Silas,
Ala.; six grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Galloway, Madison Galloway,
Avery Becton, Aiden Becton, Owen Becton and Kyle Galloway; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Millry; his son and daughter-in-law, Thad and Crystal Becton of Silas;
his daughter and son-in-law, Braye and Davis Galloway of Pensacola,
Fla.; his brother and sister-in-law, O.M. and Carolyn Becton of Silas,
Ala.; six grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Galloway, Madison Galloway,
Avery Becton, Aiden Becton, Owen Becton and Kyle Galloway; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tot and Mattie Becton; two
brothers, L.D. Becton and Joe Becton; and his sister, Totsy Ann Todd.
brothers, L.D. Becton and Joe Becton; and his sister, Totsy Ann Todd.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Life Deliverance
Center in Waynesboro.
Center in Waynesboro.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
DORA JEAN PITTMAN-CARTER
Feb. 10, 1963-Aug. 29, 2026
Funeral services for Dora Jean Pittman-Carter, 63, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 from Magnolia Baptist Church, with
Pastor Joshua Young officiating.
conducted on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 from Magnolia Baptist Church, with
Pastor Joshua Young officiating.
Born on Feb. 10, 1963, she was a retired Laborer in the transformer
industry.
industry.
She died on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at University of Mississippi Medical
Center in Jackson.
Center in Jackson.
She is survived by her sons and a daughter-in-law, Ricky Pittman and
Larry and Chaseanna Carter, Jr., of Waynesboro; her daughters and
sons-in-law, Larreka and Hayes Petty and Shannan and Michael
Carter-Pettis; her brothers, Robert Brandon, Jr., and Quinze Brandon;
her sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Lewis, Audrey and Dexter Hill,
Diane Brandon and Viornetta Nelson; six grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren and her mother, betty Carter.
Larry and Chaseanna Carter, Jr., of Waynesboro; her daughters and
sons-in-law, Larreka and Hayes Petty and Shannan and Michael
Carter-Pettis; her brothers, Robert Brandon, Jr., and Quinze Brandon;
her sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Lewis, Audrey and Dexter Hill,
Diane Brandon and Viornetta Nelson; six grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren and her mother, betty Carter.
She was preceded in death by her father, a brother and a sister.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LEARLEAN WILLIAMS-PALMER
April 5, 1924-Aug. 24, 2026
Funeral services for Learlean Williams-Palmer, 102, of West Bloomfield,
Mich., and formerly of Beaumont, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 5,
2026 from Bolton Chapel United Methodist Church #2 in Beaumont, with
Rev. Ernest Carl Ball officiating.
Mich., and formerly of Beaumont, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 5,
2026 from Bolton Chapel United Methodist Church #2 in Beaumont, with
Rev. Ernest Carl Ball officiating.
Interment followed at McLain Cemetery.
Born on April 5, 1924, she was a Homemaker.
She died on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 at Notting Hill of West Bloomfield.
She is survived by her daughter, Olivett Leverett; two grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both of her husbands and nine
siblings.
siblings.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
ROUGEL EVERETT, JR.
June 3, 1948-Aug. 27, 2026
Funeral services for Rougel Everett, Jr., 78, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 from Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church, with Dr. Eddie Trotter officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 from Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church, with Dr. Eddie Trotter officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Born on June 3, 1948, he was a Retiree from Quality Plywood.
He died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Grace Everett; his sons and
daughters-in-law, Martinius and Sophia Everett and Elwyn and Jekela
Smith, all of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Rayford Everett of Hattiesburg; his
daughters and son-in-law, Stevetta Barnes of Jackson and Shamee and
Melvin Dozier of Waynesboro; his brother, Rochester Everett of
Waynesboro; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Virgene and Joe Davis and
Girtha and Johnny Roscoe of Waynesboro; 11 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
daughters-in-law, Martinius and Sophia Everett and Elwyn and Jekela
Smith, all of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Rayford Everett of Hattiesburg; his
daughters and son-in-law, Stevetta Barnes of Jackson and Shamee and
Melvin Dozier of Waynesboro; his brother, Rochester Everett of
Waynesboro; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Virgene and Joe Davis and
Girtha and Johnny Roscoe of Waynesboro; 11 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
VERA LEE DAVIS
Aug. 5, 1938-Aug. 27, 2026
Funeral services for Vera Lee Davis, 88, of waynesboro, were conducted
on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 from Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church, with
Apostle Robert L. King, Jr., officiating.
on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 from Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church, with
Apostle Robert L. King, Jr., officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Aug. 5, 1938, she was a Homemaker.
She died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Davis of Mobile, Ala.; her
brothers, Maurice Worsham, Alvin Worsham, Emory Lee Worsham and Eugene
Worsham, all of Waynesboro; his sisters, Mae Doris Jones, Violet Harris,
Viola McLendon, Vanessa Worsham and Laverna Powe, all of Waynesboro; a
granddaughter as well as other siblings.
brothers, Maurice Worsham, Alvin Worsham, Emory Lee Worsham and Eugene
Worsham, all of Waynesboro; his sisters, Mae Doris Jones, Violet Harris,
Viola McLendon, Vanessa Worsham and Laverna Powe, all of Waynesboro; a
granddaughter as well as other siblings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Roger
Worsham, Floyd Wayne Worsham and Eugene Worsham, Jr.
Worsham, Floyd Wayne Worsham and Eugene Worsham, Jr.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LEVONER BONNER
July 2, 1956-Aug. 17, 2026
Funeral services for Levoner Bonner, 70, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, with
Rev. John K. Gray officiating.
on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, with
Rev. John K. Gray officiating.
Interment followed at Bonner Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born on July 2, 1956, he was an Assistant Foreman with Hood Industries,.
He died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Ollie Mae Bonner; his sons and
daughters-in-law, Levoner "Hulk" Bonner of Olive Branch, Devonner
"Big Boy" Bonner of Dallas, Texas, Devonte and Lakayla Bonner of
Midland, Texas and Dezel and Makayla Bonner of Waynesboro; his daughters
and son-in-law, Dr. Shelia D. Bonner of Jackson, Annita Bonner, MPA, of
Waynesboro, Armanda and Marquese Bonner-Ray of Waynesboro and Vechatita
Bonner of Dallas; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmie L. Bonner,
Leon and Charity Bonner and Lonnie and Lula Mae Bonner; his sisters and
brother-in-law, Yovnne Bonner, Yonia and Michael Williamson, Juanita
Jones and Drucille Bonner; and a host of grandchildren.
daughters-in-law, Levoner "Hulk" Bonner of Olive Branch, Devonner
"Big Boy" Bonner of Dallas, Texas, Devonte and Lakayla Bonner of
Midland, Texas and Dezel and Makayla Bonner of Waynesboro; his daughters
and son-in-law, Dr. Shelia D. Bonner of Jackson, Annita Bonner, MPA, of
Waynesboro, Armanda and Marquese Bonner-Ray of Waynesboro and Vechatita
Bonner of Dallas; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmie L. Bonner,
Leon and Charity Bonner and Lonnie and Lula Mae Bonner; his sisters and
brother-in-law, Yovnne Bonner, Yonia and Michael Williamson, Juanita
Jones and Drucille Bonner; and a host of grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
LAURA W. ADAMS
June 28, 1943-Aug. 9, 2026
Funeral services for Laura W. Adams, 83, of Silas, Ala., were conducted
on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 from Mt. Levy United Methodist Church in
Matherville, with Rev. Yolonda Ratcliff officiating.
on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 from Mt. Levy United Methodist Church in
Matherville, with Rev. Yolonda Ratcliff officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on June 28, 1943, she was a Retiree with Southern Choctaw
Manufactuaring.
Manufactuaring.
She died on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026 at her residence.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Levord and Saundra
Adams, Jr.; her brothers and sister-in-law, James C. and Lynn Horne of
Miami, Fla., and Otis L. Horne of Chicago, Ill.; and her sisters and
brothers-in-law, Mary Ellen Godfrey of Silas, Marcella and John
"Buddy" Mays Staten-Jones of Shubta and Gwendolyn and Larry Blakley
of Meridian.
Adams, Jr.; her brothers and sister-in-law, James C. and Lynn Horne of
Miami, Fla., and Otis L. Horne of Chicago, Ill.; and her sisters and
brothers-in-law, Mary Ellen Godfrey of Silas, Marcella and John
"Buddy" Mays Staten-Jones of Shubta and Gwendolyn and Larry Blakley
of Meridian.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and her husband.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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