Obituaries 07-21-22
CHARLES A. BURNS
July 8, 2022
A Celebration of Life ceremony for Charles A. Burns, 87, of Leakesville,
will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from Moments Funeral Home
in Leakesville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the
service.
He was a 1952 graduate of Beat Four High School. He furthered his
education at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned a
Bachelor of Science degree. He had many memberships to several Baptist
churches in many states throughout the south in his lifetime.
He was a talented author, poet, songwriter and businessman. He enjoyed
traveling internationally to spread the Gospel. He will be remembered as
a Godly man with a dry wit. He was a devoted husband and the best daddy
and grandpa ever.
He died peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hazel Burns; his daughters and
sons-in-law, Karen and Tony Gray, Kathy and Willie Dyson and Krystal
Lewis; his grandchildren and their respective spouses, Zachery and
Jennifer Dyson, Corey and Mary Elizabeth Dyson, Casey and Krista Dyson,
Hannah and Sean Rosemeyer, Katie and Chris Stafford, Brooklyn and
Preston Harrell and Blake and Breann Lewis; 17 great-grandchildren; his
sister-in-law, Nikkie Matros; numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives, along with friends, including the Chiv family of Houston,
Texas, whom he was proud of and loved.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Andrew "Andy" Burns, Jr.;
his grandson, Benjamin Lewis; his parents, William and Ethel Burns; and
his siblings, Pearl Rochelle and William Burns.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the charity of
your choice in memory of Charles Burns.
You can view and sign an online guest register for Charles Burns at
momentsfuneral.home.com.
Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operates, is honored to be in
charge of these arrangements.
PAUL EDWARD TAYLOR
Aug. 18, 1946-July 17, 2022
Funeral services for Paul Edward Taylor, 75, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Roger Douglas officiating.
Interment followed at Community Southern Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Sunday, Aug. 18, 1946 to the late Lloyd Theodore
Taylor and Esther McIlwain Taylor, he attended Community Southern
Methodist church. He was retired as a Roustabout Pusher with Noble
Drilling.
He died on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation
in Waynesboro.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Rosella
Taylor of Buckatunna; his daughter, Paula Davenport of McLain; his
stepson, David Beasley of Millry, Ala.; his stepdaughter, Linda Abston
of Waynesboro; his sister, Mary Beasley of Wayne County; three
grandchildren, Joshua Davenport, Kody Taylor and Keri Burgess; three
step-grandchildren, Jana McLain, Jalin Beasley and Jessie Abston; and a
host of great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Esther Taylor; his
wife, Evelyn Maxine Taylor; a son, Lloyd E. Taylor; a daughter-in-law,
Sonya Taylor; two brothers, Henry Taylor and Infant Taylor; a grandson,
Jeremy Davenport; and a step-granddaughter, Stacie Abston.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
MACK CHARLES DANIELS, JR.
Oct. 30, 1967-July 12, 2022
Funeral services for Mack Charles Daniels, Jr., 54, of Millry, Ala.,
were conducted on Monday, July 18, 2022 from the Chapel of Turner
Funeral Home, with Apostle Keith Williams officiating.
Born on Oct. 30, 1967, he was a Sawmill Laborer.
He died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Millry.
On online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
IRMA JEAN CHAPMAN
Oct. 8, 1935-July 13, 2022
Funeral services for Irma Jean Chapman, 86, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Friday, July 15, 2022 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Fawzy Shorrosh officiating.
Interment followed at White House Cemetery.
Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1935 to the late Edwin O. Smith
and Mattie Cochran Smith, she was a member of Chaparral Baptist Church.
She was retired as a Factory Worker with Wells Lamont.
She died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Grover and Kathy
Hollingshead and James and Sue Hollingshead, both of Waynesboero, and
David and Kim Hollingshead of Leakesville; her daughter and son-in-law,
Kathy and Rusty Robinson of Waynesboro; two stepdaughters and their
respective spouses, Linda and William Cran and Michelle and Eddie Keyes,
all of Waynesboro; her brother, Willys Smith of Waynesboro; three
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Jerry Matthew and Ashley
Pitts of Waynesboro, Pagie Hollingshead of Waynesboro and Joshua and
Annebeth Holingshead of Wayensboero; eight great-grandchildren and a
host of step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Chapman; her parents,
Edwin O. and Mattie C. Smith; a brother, Lavelle Smith; and a sister,
Lucille Lindsey.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JANICE COOK
Oct. 26, 1938-July 12, 2022
Funeral services for Janice Cook, 83, of Waynesboro, were conducted on
Thursday, July 14, 2022 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Tamber Proctor officiating.
Interment followed at Antioch Assembly Cemetery.
Born in Waynesboro on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1938 to John Williams and
Lizzie Davis Williams, she was a member of Antioch Assembly of God
Church. She was a Homemaker.
She died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William Gary and Kristy
B. Cook; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cindy and Roy Cooley of
Laurel, Nickley and Sheldon Bonner of Clara and Penny Trest of
Waynesboro; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Cook; her father, John
Williams; her mother, Lizzie Williams; her brother, John W. Williams;
and four sisters, Sandra Faye Williams, Emma Margaret Williams,
Elizabeth Ann Williams and Patricia Ann Williams.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CARL DESHON LOTT
July 14, 1977-July 5, 2022
Memorial services for Carl Deshon Lott, 44, of Quitman, were conducted
on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.
Mt. Lott was cremated after the service.
Born on July 14, 1979, he died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
On online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Quitman was in charge of arrangements.
CHERRY PRATHER
April 7, 1946-July 6, 2022
Graveside services for Cherry Prather, 76, of Madison and a native of
Waynesboro, were conducted on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Serenity
Gardens Cemetery, with John Temple officiating.
Born on April 7, 1946, she lived in Madison for several years.
She died on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Nettie Claire Prather; her
father, William Arnold "Bill" Prather; and a sister, Peggy Lynn Barbaron
of Waynesboro.
Twenty-Third Psalm: "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He
maketh me lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me besides the still
waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for HIs namesake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou arts with me; They 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."
ARTHUR CURTIS "SAUL" NELSON, SR.
July 4, 1946-June 30, 2022
Funeral services for Arthur Curtis "Saul" Nelson, Sr., 75, of Quitman,
were conducted on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from The Living Church of God
Pentecostal Church in Quitman, with Rev. Cornelius McDonald officiating.
Interment followed at Archusa Memorial Gardens in Quitman.
Born on July 4, 1946, he was an Insurance Agent with Turner Funeral
Home, a former Clarke County Supervisor, a Board Member of Outreach
Health Clinic, a member of Masonic Lodge 407 and a Deacon and Trustee at
Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
He died on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at his residence.
He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Arthur "Artie"
and Shenikia Nelson, Jr., of Newton, Jeffery Nelson of Richmond, Texas
and Alfonzo and Letischa McDyess of Atlanta, Ga.; his daughter, Bridgett
Katrice Nelson of Pearl; a sister, Shirley Ruth Winbush of Albany, N.Y.;
his grandchildren, Carve, Romerian, Demeris, A'Keyia, Arteus, Keshawna,
Aquon, Ariya, Braxton, Abella and Zaven; a special friends, Earlie Mae
Gray; and two godchildren, Ronnie and Nicoria.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, seven sisters, two
brothers and a grandson.
On online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Quitman was in charge of arrangements.
GRACELINE JONES CONERLY
June 13, 1949-June 11, 2022
Funeral services for Graceline Jones Conerly, 72, of Stone Mountain,
Ga., and formerly of State Line,w ere conducted on Wednesday, June 22,
2022 from Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ in State Line, with Elder
Henry Williams officiating.
Interment followed at State Line Cemetery.
Born on June 13, 1949, she was a retired Hotel Housekeeper.
She died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her residence.
She is survived by her son, Dwayne Santiago; two sisters, Mary Jane
Owens and Velma Owens; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters and
two sons.
On online guestbook can be signed at turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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