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Obituaries 11-05-26
November 03, 2026
CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
July 31, 1942-Oct. 28, 2026
A Memorial Service for Christine Williams, 84, of Waynesboro, will be
conducted at a later date. Details will be posted soon on the Facebook
pages of Lisa Williams Pitts, Sheldon Trent Williams and Freeman Funeral
Home.
conducted at a later date. Details will be posted soon on the Facebook
pages of Lisa Williams Pitts, Sheldon Trent Williams and Freeman Funeral
Home.
Born in southern Wayne County on Friday, July 31, 1942 to the late
Arnold Claudis Cooley and Grace Aretha Cooley, she retired as a
Beautician/Barber for many years in the Waynesboro area.
Arnold Claudis Cooley and Grace Aretha Cooley, she retired as a
Beautician/Barber for many years in the Waynesboro area.
She died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at Poplar Springs Nursing Center in
Meridian.
Meridian.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Glenda C. and Stanley
Brewer of Clara; her son and daughter-in-law, Trent and Dana Williams of
Alabaster, Ala.; her daughter, Lisa Pitts of Waynesboro; her
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Breanna and Brian Kern,
Nicholas and Lily Williams, Makayla and Caity Meinhardt, Levi and Meg
Pitts and Hannah and Johnny Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Evelyn,
William, Victor, Eli, Payson, Sutton, Blayke, Levi Thomas, Logan, Wiley,
Ounde and Caleb and Anna; a great-great-grandson, Houston; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Brewer of Clara; her son and daughter-in-law, Trent and Dana Williams of
Alabaster, Ala.; her daughter, Lisa Pitts of Waynesboro; her
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Breanna and Brian Kern,
Nicholas and Lily Williams, Makayla and Caity Meinhardt, Levi and Meg
Pitts and Hannah and Johnny Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Evelyn,
William, Victor, Eli, Payson, Sutton, Blayke, Levi Thomas, Logan, Wiley,
Ounde and Caleb and Anna; a great-great-grandson, Houston; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Caldis Cooley; her
mother, Grace Aretha Cooley; six brothers, H.T. Cooley, Aldean Cooley,
John Cooley, S.V. Cooley, W.C. Cooley and Mitchell Ray Cooley; four
sisters, Virginia Mills, Myrtle Cunningham, Jewel Cooley Hucklebee and
Margaret Cooley; and a son-in-law, Harold Avery Pitts.
mother, Grace Aretha Cooley; six brothers, H.T. Cooley, Aldean Cooley,
John Cooley, S.V. Cooley, W.C. Cooley and Mitchell Ray Cooley; four
sisters, Virginia Mills, Myrtle Cunningham, Jewel Cooley Hucklebee and
Margaret Cooley; and a son-in-law, Harold Avery Pitts.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
DOUGLAS BEASLEY
June 27, 1953-Oct. 27, 2026
A Memorial Graveside Service for Douglas Beasley, 73, of State Line,
will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from Chason Cemetery in
Wayne County, with Rev. John Brown officiating.
will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from Chason Cemetery in
Wayne County, with Rev. John Brown officiating.
Born in Waynesboro on Saturday, June 27, 1953 to the late Barkley and
Madie Mae Beasley, he retired as a self-employed Brick Mason.
Madie Mae Beasley, he retired as a self-employed Brick Mason.
Mr. Beasley will always be remembered as one of the finest bricklayers
around, starting his career at the age of 15. He taught many the art of
brick laying, with his son and son-in-law following in his footsteps.
Douglas love to ride Tennessee Walking Horses, winning many competitions
over the years.
around, starting his career at the age of 15. He taught many the art of
brick laying, with his son and son-in-law following in his footsteps.
Douglas love to ride Tennessee Walking Horses, winning many competitions
over the years.
He was an avid animal lover, especially his dogs and chickens. Douglas
enjoyed spending time with anyone who was willing to sit around and
talk. He loved going to the Lucedale Stockyard and the Waynesboro
Courthouse parking lot sales every weekend — either buying or trading
something.
enjoyed spending time with anyone who was willing to sit around and
talk. He loved going to the Lucedale Stockyard and the Waynesboro
Courthouse parking lot sales every weekend — either buying or trading
something.
His family will especially remember him as one of the hardest working
men around.
men around.
He died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his
loving family.
loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Janet Beasley of State Line; his
son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Candace Beasley of State Line; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Jenice and Ashley Hammond of Laurel, Nicky
and John Thompson of Buckatunna and Becky and Matt Singley of Millry,
Ala.; his stepsons and their spouses, J.B. and Matese McDuffie and
Joseph and Jaimy McDuffie, all of Powell, Mo., and John McDuffie of
Firestone, Colo.; his stepdaughter and her spouse, Jennifer and Michael
Sahdwick of Hwe, Olka.; his brother and sister-in-law, Elvis and Betty
Beasley of Waynesboro; three sisters, Mona Lisa Deese of State Line,
Phyllis Grace and Teresa Spear, both of Jack, Ala.; his grandchildren,
Tyler BEasley, Trevor Beasley, Tucker Beasley, Sara Beasley, Victoria
Brown, Bridgette Gardner, David Gardner, Ezra McDougle, Shane Singley,
Zayden Singley, Sara Shadwick and Clayton Shadwick; and four
great-grandchildren.
son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Candace Beasley of State Line; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Jenice and Ashley Hammond of Laurel, Nicky
and John Thompson of Buckatunna and Becky and Matt Singley of Millry,
Ala.; his stepsons and their spouses, J.B. and Matese McDuffie and
Joseph and Jaimy McDuffie, all of Powell, Mo., and John McDuffie of
Firestone, Colo.; his stepdaughter and her spouse, Jennifer and Michael
Sahdwick of Hwe, Olka.; his brother and sister-in-law, Elvis and Betty
Beasley of Waynesboro; three sisters, Mona Lisa Deese of State Line,
Phyllis Grace and Teresa Spear, both of Jack, Ala.; his grandchildren,
Tyler BEasley, Trevor Beasley, Tucker Beasley, Sara Beasley, Victoria
Brown, Bridgette Gardner, David Gardner, Ezra McDougle, Shane Singley,
Zayden Singley, Sara Shadwick and Clayton Shadwick; and four
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barkley and Madie Mae Beasley;
and his brother, Gene Beasley.
and his brother, Gene Beasley.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
EDGAR "EDD" HARRISON
Dec. 11, 1937-Nov. 1, 2026
Funeral services for Edgar "Edd" Harrison, 88, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Dr. Jim Bradford officiating.
conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Dr. Jim Bradford officiating.
Interment followed at Boyles Chapel Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1937 to the late Henry Harrison
and Viola Harrison Varner, he was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church.
and Viola Harrison Varner, he was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church.
He retired as Plant Manager at Mid-South Manufacturing Company. After
retiring, he came home to work alongside his wife and son, building E&M
Farms and raising broiler chickens for more than 32 years.
retiring, he came home to work alongside his wife and son, building E&M
Farms and raising broiler chickens for more than 32 years.
He died on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his
loving family.
loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mildred Harrison of
Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Rusty Bradford of
Waynesboro; his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Lisa Harrison of
Waynesboro; three grandchildren and their respective spouses, Dr. James
"Jim" and Tessa Bradford, Brett and Heather Cassell and Dr. Matt and
Amanda Cassell; and his great-grandchildren, Londyn Bradford, Ja'Kari
Bradford, Hayden Cassell, Luke Cassell, Lilla Cassell and Caleb Cassell.
Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Rusty Bradford of
Waynesboro; his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Lisa Harrison of
Waynesboro; three grandchildren and their respective spouses, Dr. James
"Jim" and Tessa Bradford, Brett and Heather Cassell and Dr. Matt and
Amanda Cassell; and his great-grandchildren, Londyn Bradford, Ja'Kari
Bradford, Hayden Cassell, Luke Cassell, Lilla Cassell and Caleb Cassell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Harrison; his mother,
Viola Harrison Varner; four brothers, James Cecil Harrison, Henry
Frnaklin Harrison, Homer Troy Harrison and Samuel Clayton Harrison; and
his sister, Mary Ella Cooley.
Viola Harrison Varner; four brothers, James Cecil Harrison, Henry
Frnaklin Harrison, Homer Troy Harrison and Samuel Clayton Harrison; and
his sister, Mary Ella Cooley.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JERRY LEE SIBLEY
Oct. 17, 1950-Oct. 19, 2026
Funeral services for Jerry Lee Sibley, 76, of Buckatunna, were conducted
on Saturday, Oct. 31 from Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald
Gandy officiating.
on Saturday, Oct. 31 from Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald
Gandy officiating.
Interment followed at Sweet Pilgrim Church Cemetery.
Born on Oct. 17, 1950, he was employed in the oilfield industry for many
years.
years.
He died on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sibley; his sons and
daughters-in-law, Jerry and Tamike Sibley, Jr., of Memphis, Tenn., and
Kerry and Stacy Sibley of Pearl; his daughters and sons-in-law, Tracey
and Charles of Byram, Shayla and Aaron of Brandon, Katrine and Kenneth
of Mobile, Ala., Robin and Robert of Ridgeland, Kenyette and Lareese of
Killeen, Texas and Rayett of Memphis, Tenn.; his siblings and their
spouses, Marie and John of Shubuta, Vonda of Buckatunna, Charles and
Juanita of Shubuta and Frank of Buckatunna; his bonus granddaughters,
Cassie Pough, Brenleigh Powe and Kailynn Everett; 23 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; his aunt, Vivian White of Hattiesburg; his
sisters-in-law and their spouses, Freda, Terry and Colorado and Melonie
and Edward, all of Jackson, Shawanna Sibley of State Line and Alvin of
Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and two loyal friends in
Edward Pou and Rev. N.L. Powe.
daughters-in-law, Jerry and Tamike Sibley, Jr., of Memphis, Tenn., and
Kerry and Stacy Sibley of Pearl; his daughters and sons-in-law, Tracey
and Charles of Byram, Shayla and Aaron of Brandon, Katrine and Kenneth
of Mobile, Ala., Robin and Robert of Ridgeland, Kenyette and Lareese of
Killeen, Texas and Rayett of Memphis, Tenn.; his siblings and their
spouses, Marie and John of Shubuta, Vonda of Buckatunna, Charles and
Juanita of Shubuta and Frank of Buckatunna; his bonus granddaughters,
Cassie Pough, Brenleigh Powe and Kailynn Everett; 23 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; his aunt, Vivian White of Hattiesburg; his
sisters-in-law and their spouses, Freda, Terry and Colorado and Melonie
and Edward, all of Jackson, Shawanna Sibley of State Line and Alvin of
Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and two loyal friends in
Edward Pou and Rev. N.L. Powe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Agnes Sibley; his
daughter, Jenese Nelson; and his brothers, Griffin, Dennis and Lancer
Sibley.
daughter, Jenese Nelson; and his brothers, Griffin, Dennis and Lancer
Sibley.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
ORLAND DWAYNE MARTIN
Jan. 8, 1957-Oct. 22, 2026
Graveside services for Orland Dwayne Martin, 69, of Heidelberg, were
conducted on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 from Dailey Cemetery in Chicora, with
Rev. Dan Huson officiating.
conducted on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 from Dailey Cemetery in Chicora, with
Rev. Dan Huson officiating.
Born in Laurel on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1957 to James Luther Martin and Sarah
Catherine (Overstreet) Martin, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Catherine (Overstreet) Martin, he was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He worked as an Automotive Mechanic, servicing various makes and models
of vehicles for people throughout Mississippi all the way to Texas. He
was known for his exceptional mechanical skills and ability to repair
any type of automobile.
of vehicles for people throughout Mississippi all the way to Texas. He
was known for his exceptional mechanical skills and ability to repair
any type of automobile.
He died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at his resident.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Jimmy
Hinton of Eucutta and Katherine and Percy Reid of Clara; seven
grandchildren, Nicole Strickland, Caleb Hinton, Kylie Staples, Sadie
Reid, Payslie Reid, Anthony Hinton and Ashley Bradley; and two sisters,
Pearl Dailey of Buckatunna and Mazine Patterson of Texas.
Hinton of Eucutta and Katherine and Percy Reid of Clara; seven
grandchildren, Nicole Strickland, Caleb Hinton, Kylie Staples, Sadie
Reid, Payslie Reid, Anthony Hinton and Ashley Bradley; and two sisters,
Pearl Dailey of Buckatunna and Mazine Patterson of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Fay Matin; his father,
James Luther Martin; his mother, Sarah Catherine (Overstreet) Martin;
five brothers, Elland Martin, Monroe Martin, Dale Martin, Earl Martin
and Leon Martin; and three sisters, Selma Blue, Ethel Boro and Maurene
Purvis.
James Luther Martin; his mother, Sarah Catherine (Overstreet) Martin;
five brothers, Elland Martin, Monroe Martin, Dale Martin, Earl Martin
and Leon Martin; and three sisters, Selma Blue, Ethel Boro and Maurene
Purvis.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Hinton, Caleb Hinton, Alvin Byrd, Edwin Blue,
John Dailey and Paul Holifield.
John Dailey and Paul Holifield.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
TERRICK LADON SPENCER
Aug. 20, 1982-Oct. 11, 2026
Funeral services for Terrick LaDon Spencer, 44, of Shubuta, were
conducted on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from New Fellowship Life Church of
God in the Altair community, with Rev. Timothy Barnes officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from New Fellowship Life Church of
God in the Altair community, with Rev. Timothy Barnes officiating.
Interment followed at Altair Church Cemetery.
Born on Aug. 20, 1982, he was a Heavy Machine Operator with Southern Cat
for 13 years.
for 13 years.
He died on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 at University Medical Center in
Jackson.
Jackson.
He is survived by his son, Tyreke Spencer; his daughter, Terrika
Spencer; his twin brother, Derrick Spencer; his brothers, David Spencer,
Larry Lofton, G.C. White and Perry White; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Glynis and Keith Dunn, Wanda and Sean Gaines, Sherry
and Michael Everett, Laglinda and Freddie Chaney, all of Waynesboro, Ann
and Darnell Cameron of Dayton, Ohio, Brenda McDonald of Denver, Colo.,
Sabrina White, Mattie White and Ruthie Gean; a very special niece in
Katessa Jones of Waynesboro; his childhood best friends, T.J.
BarnesDemarcus Jones, Alexi Pittman, Matthew Jones, Eric Pittman,
Teshaun Powe, Essit Blakney, Sean Gaines, Jr., and Shawndaius Gaines;
and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and family nd friends.
Spencer; his twin brother, Derrick Spencer; his brothers, David Spencer,
Larry Lofton, G.C. White and Perry White; his sisters and
brothers-in-law, Glynis and Keith Dunn, Wanda and Sean Gaines, Sherry
and Michael Everett, Laglinda and Freddie Chaney, all of Waynesboro, Ann
and Darnell Cameron of Dayton, Ohio, Brenda McDonald of Denver, Colo.,
Sabrina White, Mattie White and Ruthie Gean; a very special niece in
Katessa Jones of Waynesboro; his childhood best friends, T.J.
BarnesDemarcus Jones, Alexi Pittman, Matthew Jones, Eric Pittman,
Teshaun Powe, Essit Blakney, Sean Gaines, Jr., and Shawndaius Gaines;
and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and family nd friends.
He was preceded in death by Renee Spencer and Janie McDonald.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
LARRY WAYNE "CHICK" GLOVER
July 13, 1958-Oct. 16, 2026
Funeral services for Larry Wayne "Chick" Glover, 68, of Shubuta,
were conducted on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from New Fellowship Church of
God in Christ, with Elder Roger G. West, Sr., officiating.
were conducted on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from New Fellowship Church of
God in Christ, with Elder Roger G. West, Sr., officiating.
Interment followed at Altair Church Cemetery.
Born on July 13, 1958, he worked for Southeast Ready Mix until his
retirement.
retirement.
He died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 at Forrest General Hospital in
Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Carol Glover; his daughter, Matrece
Arrington of Shubuta; his sister, Elaine Carter of Flint, Mich.; his
brothers and sister-in-law, Bobby Glover, Sr., of Waynesboro and Carl
and Gwen Glover of Hattiesburg; two brothers-in-law and their spouses,
Hardy and Armarene Arrington and Robert and Vickie Arrington; a
sister-in-law, Ruthie Gean; Jeffrey Page; a very devoted cousin and his
wife, Roger G. and Clementine West, Sr., of Hattiesburg; and a host of
cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.
Arrington of Shubuta; his sister, Elaine Carter of Flint, Mich.; his
brothers and sister-in-law, Bobby Glover, Sr., of Waynesboro and Carl
and Gwen Glover of Hattiesburg; two brothers-in-law and their spouses,
Hardy and Armarene Arrington and Robert and Vickie Arrington; a
sister-in-law, Ruthie Gean; Jeffrey Page; a very devoted cousin and his
wife, Roger G. and Clementine West, Sr., of Hattiesburg; and a host of
cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Ora Glover; his
grandparents, Cleve and Maybell Glover and Theodore and Everleen Rankin;
and his siblings, Ledget, Percy, Joe, Vertis, Bennie Ray, Gary Glover,
Florasten Bolton Mary Richards, Mae Evans and Odell and Percy P.
Rankin.
grandparents, Cleve and Maybell Glover and Theodore and Everleen Rankin;
and his siblings, Ledget, Percy, Joe, Vertis, Bennie Ray, Gary Glover,
Florasten Bolton Mary Richards, Mae Evans and Odell and Percy P.
Rankin.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
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