Obituaries 04-28-22

HAYES WAS A VETERAN

LISA W. FOSTER

June 16, 1965-April 17, 2022

Graveside services for Lisa W. Foster, 56, of Seminary and formerly of Waynesboro, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from Waynesboro City Cemetery, with Rev. Willie Kinslow officiating. Visitation will be from 12-6 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.

Bonr on June 16, 1965, she was employed with Southern Hen.

She died on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg.

She is survived by her husband, David Foster; her son, Javier Foster; a daughter, Shaquitta Foster; two stepdaughters, Shonda Foster Monigan and Jessica Burns; two brothers, Billy Wayne White and Prentis Walker, both of Waynesboro; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Grace Smart Walker Anderson of Alabama, Jewel and Esdaile Franklin, Eunice Mauldin and Pearl Ann and James Morce Bivens of Fruitdale, Ala., Dessie walker of Mobile, Ala., and Addie Mayle of Alabama; two grandsons and a granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

LAVAY F. HUTTO

April 19, 1934-April 24, 2022

Funeral services for Lavay F. Hutto, 88, of Chatom, Ala., were conducted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from Spring Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Jesse Griffith and Rev. Jody Smith officiating.

Interment followed at Reynolds Holiness Church Cemetery in Chatom.

Born on Thursday, April 19, 1934 to Willie Ferguson and Glossie Lee Ferguson, she was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church in Chatom. She retired as an Agent with Farmers Home Administration (FHA).

She died on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Brookwood Villa Personal Care Home in Waynesboro.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Susan Hutto of Waynesboro; her brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy D. and Katie Ferguson of Yarbo, Ala.; two sisters, Patsy Amacker of Kansas City, Mo., and Kay Boler of Yarbo; five grandchildren and their respective spouses, Johnathan and Nora Hutto of Gilbertown, Ala., Jessica and Nick Grana of Chatom, Jarred and Emily Hutto of Wagarville, Ala., Elliot Cassell of Waynesboro and Evan and Ashley Cassel of Hattiesburg; and nine great-grandchildren, John Derek Hutto, Carleigh Hutto, Kylie Singleton, Emma Hutto, Lallie Hutto, Briggs Chancey, Leah Chancey, Olivia Cassell and Luca Cassell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William I. Hutto; her father, Willie Ferguson; and her mother, Glossie Lee Ferguson Dennis.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JEANIE MARIE SMITH

Jan. 6, 1965-April 17, 2022

Funeral services for Jeanie Marie Smith, 57, of Ellisville, were conducted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from Christ Church in Laurel.

Interment followed at White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellisville.

Bonr on Jan. 6, 1965, she was a Cosmetologist.

She died on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood.

She is survived by her husband, Keith "Bill" Smith of Ellisville; her son, Chris Plylar of Biloxi; her daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Justin Mott of Ellisville; two stepdaughters, Shelly Smith of Saucier and Stephanie Smith of Alabama; her brother, Rusty Busby of Ovett; and 14 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, a nephew, a grandson and a stepdaughter.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DAPHNIE MICHIA DAVIS

Dec. 22, 1969-April 16, 2022

Funeral services for Daphnie Michia Davis, 52, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Sunday, April 224, 2022 from Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Rayford Matthews officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Dec. 22, 1969, she was employed with Sunbeam for 20 years and worked as a Cashier with Valero for three years. She also enjoyed decorating.

She died on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Jerrame Davis; her son, Jaquez Harris; her godson Jeremy Drayson Taylor of Waynesboro; seven daughters and four sons-in-law, Dameshia and John Gray, Jennifer and Larius Powe and Keladia Ellis, all of Waynesboro, Quenteshia and Lateya Dotson Power of Jacksonville, Fla., T'Keyiah Ellis of Hattiesburg, Demetria and Johnston Jones of Canyon, Ga., and Teaundria Warren of Laurel; her mother, Delorise Rankin Powe; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary and Jimmy Powe of Waynesboro, Deborah Powe of Gulfport, Saria Smith and Powder Springs, Ga., Valerie and Jimmy Davis of olive Branch, and Chanda Davis and Carolyn Davis of Waynesboro; her brother, John Lewis Powe of Waynesboro, 12 grandchildren, nine aunts, four uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

MILTON V. EVERETT

Dec. 31, 1959-Aprill 11, 2022

Funeral services for Milton V. Everett, 62, of Memphis, Tenn., were conducted on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald Miller officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro City Cemetery.

Born on Dec. 31, 1959, he was a Cross Country Truck Driver for many years.

He died on Monday, April 11, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.

He is survived by his wife, Jonnie J. Everett; a son and daughter-in-law, Milton John and Sharetha Evertt of McDonough, Ga.; a daughter and son-in-law, Meaghan John'Netta and Austin Everett of LaVergne, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Mrs. J.R. Porter of Waynesboro; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Myra Everett Mills, Mary Gail and L.C. Carson and Mellean Figgers; a sister-in-law, Patricia J. Earnest; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Raymel Everett, Sr., Ricky Everett, Kenneth Everett, Sr., Melvin and Maybelle Figgers, Jr., and All Freeman and Burnamae Figgers; three grandchildren, Malachi Joseph Everett, Darin Key Leake III and Azuri M'bagoni Carter; his aunts and uncles, Rayford and Annette Everett, Charles and Ann Everett, James Franklin, Ida McNeal, Irmil Morgan-Johnson and Joanna Neal; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; the members of Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church, its pastor, Dr. Rev. Melvin C. Smith and its Male Chorus, all of Memphis; and his extended family and friends nationwide.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

SHIRLEY GWEN MARTIN-RHONE

Sept. 2, 1958-April 16, 2022

Funeral services for Shirley Gwen Martin-Rhone, 63, of Waynesboro, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 from St. Luke United Methodist Church in Matherville, with Pastor James Crosby officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Sept. 2, 1958, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Karl Rhone; her son and daughter-in-law, Derrick and Shatia; her daughter, Cynthia; two brothers and a sister-in-law, J.C. and Barbara Hall, Jr., and Douglas Hall; a sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Franklin Joe; a host of grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

LESTER JOHNSON

Nov. 12, 1963-April 11, 2022

Graveside services for Lester Johnson, 58, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, April 22, 2022 from Serenity Gardens Cemetery, with Pastor Curtis Blakley officiating.

Born on Nov. 12, 1963, he was a Machine Operator/Mechanic with Hood Industries.

He died on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

He is survived by his wife, Urma Johnson; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Lester Johnson, Jr., Christopher and Jasmine Johnson and Pierre Pough; his stepson, Yamani S. Patton; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Andrew Hearn; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Cheryl and Jim Turner and Cora Shy; his brother and sister-in-law, Bennie and Charlotte Johnson; 23 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY TALLEY

Jan. 1, 1966-April 17, 2022

Graveside services for Dorothy Talley, 56, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from Waynesboro Cemetery, with Elder Martell Padgett officiating.

Born on Jan. 1, 1966, she was a Caregiver and Preschool Teacher at First Baptist Church.

She died on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Talley; three sons, Jerriontye Hinton, Terry Talley, Jr., and Tirron Talley; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jerrica and Lagarius Knight and Terrica Talley; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James and Jackie Cooley, Sr., Labarron and Carolyn Cooley and Kenneth Everett; a sister, Sandra "Hillary" Johnson; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

AUGUSTINE "BEE" or "BEE CEE" GANDY

July 12, 1941-March 28, 2022

Funeral services for Augustine "Bee" or "Bee Cee" Gandy, 80, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Waynesboro, with Pastor Rayford Matthews officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on July 12, 1941, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Vaughn and Tasha Gandy of Waynesboro and Johnny Gandy of Richton; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Sandra and William Arrington of Shubuta, Carolyn Barboza and Delilah Moore Sumlin, both of Waynesboro, Annie Martin of Jonesboro, Ga., and Shirley and Michael White of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three sisters, Mary Howze and Clara Holley, both of Shubuta, and Vera Powe of New Orleans, La.; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son and four brothers.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

OTIS HAYES

Jan. 2, 1962-March 15, 2022

Graveside services for Otis Hayes, 60, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Monday, March 28, 2022 from St. John Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Pickens officiating.

Born on Jan. 2, 1962, he was a Veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a Taxi Driver.

He died on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his son, Dion Hayes of Charlotte, N.C.; two "bonus sons," Travares and Travis of Charlotte; his daughter, Deanna Hayes of Charlotte; a brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Shirley Hayes of Waynesboro; three half-brothers, Will Hayes and Robert Hayes, both of Georgia, and Terry McGill of Waynesboro; a sister and brother-in-law, Mattie and Elmer Washam of Waynesboro; and a half-sister, Faye Hayes of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

BOBBIE JEAN HODGE

Aug. 14, 1940-Feb. 13, 2022

Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Hodge, 81, of Shubuta, were conducted on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 from Altair Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Arthur L. Bartee officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Aug. 14, 1940, she was a Custodian at Beat Four School.

She died on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 at Wesley Hospital in Hattiesburg.

She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Donald and Georgetta Carter of Erie, Pa., Tommy Lee Hodges of Waynesboro and Larry DeWayne and Michelene Hodge of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter and son-in-law, Diann and Dennis McGowan of Waynesboro; a stepdaughter and her spouse, Lillie Ruth and Danny Nicholson of Erie; five brothers and a sister-in-law, Jeffrey Allen Arrington of Waynesboro, George and Jewel Carter, Calvin Carter, James C. Carter and Toney Carter of Erie; seven sisters and two brothers-in-law, Jerealean Davis, Anetha and James Allen, Carrie Howard, Jannie Arrington, betty Joyce Arrington, Dale Arrington, all of Waynesboro, and Nina Jean Carter and Charles Stewart of Erie; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, a god son, Carlton Arrington; and a stepdaughter-in-law, Lottie Hodge of Waynesboro.

She was preceded in death by her mother, her father, three sisters, three brothers, a brother-in-law and two stepsons.

An online registry is available at turnerfuneralhomems.com.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.