Obituaries 06-27-24
BOBBY DERL LITTLE
Jan. 17, 1939-June 23, 2024
Funeral services for Bobby Derl Little, 85, of State Line, were
conducted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from County Line Baptist Church in
State Line, with Rev. Mitchell Smith and Rev. Tim Martin officiating.
Interment followed at County Line Cemetery in State Line.
Born in Magee on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1939 to the late James Curtis and
Lola Lennie (Roberts) Little, he was a member of County Line Baptist
Church. He retired as an Independent Consultant Seismographer.
He died on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jenell Little of State
Line; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard and Margaret Little of
Waynesboro and Health Little of State Line; his daughter and son-in-law,
Shiela and Ronnie Brewer of Waynesboro; nine grandchildren and their
respective spouses, Alex and Brittany Little, Lucas Little, Ryan and
Christa Little, Drew and Hannah Little, Savanah and Dylan Pugh, Casey
Little, Bryson and Audra Brewer, Bethany and Lawrence Bringard and
Brooke and Barrett Freeman; 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis and Lola Lennie
(Roberts) Little; his son, Donald Curtis Little; three sisters, Zelma
Yates, Katie Tuggle and Polly Ingram; and his brother, James Earl
Little.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
GLEN A. SANDERSON
May 10, 1943-June 23, 2024
Funeral services for Glen A. Sanderson, 81, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Glen Bynum officiating.
Interment followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Born in Wayne County on Monday, May 10, 1943 to the late Roan W. and
Lucille Sanderson, he was a member of West Shady Grove Baptist Church.
He retired from the oil field and carpentry.
He died on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at South Central Regional Medical
Center in Laurel.
He is survived by his loving way of 62 years, Linda Sanderson of
Waynesboro; his son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Amanda Sanderson of
Waynesboro; his daughter, Gayla Sanderson of Waynesboro; four
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Brantley Sanderson, Leah and
Matt Warren, Dillan Rush and Dalton Rush; two great-grandchildren,
Finleigh McInnis and Alleigh Kate Warren; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roan W. and Lucille Sanderson;
five brothers, Alvin Troy Sanderson, W.R. Sanderson, Foye Sanderson,
Rick Sanderson and Robert Sanderson; and three sisters, Minnie Reed,
Carrie Shows and Faye Nell Thompson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT BREDEL TURNER
June 29, 1962-June 14, 2024
Funeral services for Robert Bredel Turner, 61, of Aquilla, Ala., were
conducted on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from New Rock Missionary Baptist
Church, with Pastor Johnnie Heartfield officiating.
Interment followed at New Rock Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born on June 29, 1962, he worked in public education for 24 years.
He died on Friday, June 14, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Turner; seven children, Tavonia,
Tommy, Chamita, Lorian (Robert), Gregory (Ashley) and Earvin; his
brother-in-law, George Henderson; his sister-in-law, Claudette
Henderson; 20 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of
nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Henderson; his siblings,
Dorothy, Ora, Mildred, Callie, Caressia, Horace Turner; and his parents,
Leslie and Ruby Turner.
McDonald and Son Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
DOROTHY ELENE PITTS
Sept. 2, 1934-June 10, 2024
Funeral services for Dorothy Elene Pitts, 89, of Laurel, were conducted
on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, with Brother Scott Davis and Brother Kenny
Morris officiating.
Interment followed at Myrick Cemetery in Laurel.
Born in Wayne County on Sunday, Sept. 2, 1934, she died on Monday, June
10, 2024 at Laurelwood Assisted Living in Laurel.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Cindy Pitts;
her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Fred Pittman; her grandson and
his spouse, Chase and Alesha Pitts; and her granddaughters and their
respective spouses, Jennifer and Eddie Robuck Hollingsworth, Emily
Meadows, Rebecca and Josh Hawk and Shellaina Eason.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rev. Reginald C.
Pitts; her parents, Arna Brewer and Myrtle Guthrie Brewer; her son,
Shelton Ray Pitts; her brother, Donald Brewer; her father-in-law, John
Mabry Pitts; and her mother-in-law, Fannie Pitts.
Pallbearers were her family and friends.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel was in charge of arrangements.
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