Obituaries 07-11-24

CHARLOTTE ANN "CHA BABY" MOSLEY

April 17, 1965-July 6, 2024

Memorial services for Charlotte Ann "Cha Baby" Mosley, 59, of

Waynesboro, were conducted on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from the Chapel of

Freeman Funeral Home, with Seth Sullivan officiating.

Interment followed at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Waynesboro.

Born in Waynesboro on Saturday, April 17, 1965 to the late C.W.

"Bill" and Barbara Jean (Jones) Mosley, she was a member of

Waynesboro Church of Christ. She retired from accounting with Piping

Supply Company, working for more than 35 years.

She died on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Pine View Health and

Rehabilitation in Waynesboro.

She is survived by her son, Blake Johnson of Statesboro, Ga.; four

brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Karen Mosley of Laurel, Jerry

"Juice" and Lynn Mosley of Waynesboro, Carey and Cathy Mosley of

Laurel and Larry and Ethel Mosley of Buckatunna; her sister and

brother-in-law, Jackie Mosley and Robert DeLeo of Ooltewah, Tenn., and a

host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, C.W. "Bill" and Barbara

Jean (Jones) Mosley.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DOUGLAS WAYNE "COON HUNTER" CRAGER

Aug. 27, 1962-July 5, 2024

Funeral services for Douglas Wayne "Coon Hunter" Crager, 61, of

State Line, were conducted on Monday, July 8, 2024 from Waynesboro First

Assembly of God Church in Waynesboro, with Rev. Mark Guy and Rev. Jim

Koen officiating.

Interment followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Buckatunna.

Born in Waynesboro on Monday, Aug. 27, 1962 to the late Douglas Leon

Crager, Sr., and Lottie Bell Crager, he was a member of the Independent

Community Church. He retired and Owner and Operator of T & W Trucking.

He died on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Mobile Infirmary Hospital West in

Mobile, Ala.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Teresa Crager of State

Line; his son and daughter-in-law, Cody and McKenzie Holifield Crager of

Waynesboro; a woman that he raised as a daughter, Crystal Hopkins of

Millry, Ala.; his sister, Lottie Marie Fondren of State Line; two

grandchildren, Madison Crager and Dakota "Coco" Crager; a host of

nieces and nephews and his fur baby, Queen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Leon Crager, Sr., and

Lottie Bell Crager; his brother, Douglas Leon Crager, Jr.; and a niece,

Bridgette Crager.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DR. WILLIAM CHARLES "BILL" TODD

Dec. 7, 1932-July 4, 2024

Funeral services for Dr. William Charles "Bill" Todd, 94, of Silas,

Ala., were conducted on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from Isney Baptist Church

in Silas, Ala., with Rev. David Roberson and Rev. Fred Toomey

officiating.

Interment followed at Isney Cemetery in Silas.

Born in Tarrant, Ala., on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1932 to the late Roy C.

Todd, Sr., and Mary Dee (Jones) Todd, he was a faithful and dedicated

member of Isney Baptist Church.

Dr. Todd received his BS, MS and EdD from the University of Alabama. He

retired in 1996 after 27 years as a Professor at Louisiana College and

was later awarded the title Professor Emeritus. In 2006, he was asked to

return to Louisiana College where he taught for 10 more years, retiring

in 2016 at the age of 84.

He died on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at his daughter's residence in

Alexandria, La.

He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pamela Ann Todd

of Pineville, La., Tylitha Todd and Glen Whatley of Dry Prong, La., and

Amanda Todd and Jeff Kenimer of Alexandria; five grandchildren and their

respective spouses, Todd and Becca Whatley, Mattie and Jake Crump,

Hannah Kenimer, Belle Kenimer and Asher Kenimer; and two

great-grandchildren, Presley Kenimer and Cypress Crump.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Totsy Becton Todd; his parents,

Roy C. Todd, Sr., and Mary Dee (Jones) Todd; his brother, Roy C. Todd,

Jr.; and two sisters, Faye Todd Thomas and Doris Todd Webster.

Pallbearers were Bret Becton, Thad Becton, Nelson Toomey, Leroy Ladner,

Ronnie Mason and Robert Moody.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES "JIM" EDWARD EASTERLING

april 16,1948-July 3, 2024

Graveside services for James "Jim" Edward Easterling, 76, of Laurel,

were conducted on Monday, July 8, 2024 from Mill Creek Church of God

Cemetery in Laurel, with Brother Ken Harrison officiating.

Born on Friday, April 16, 1948, he was a lifelong resident of Laurel.

First and foremost a devoted husband, father and friend, he also worked

as a carpenter and homebuilder for 50 years. During that time, he built

many houses for family and friends, houses that will stand as a

testament to his life and labor long after his passing.

"We may build the house, but it is God that established the home."

He died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence in Laurel.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, James Benjamin and

Brandi Easterling, Eric Edward Easterling and Blaine and Kera Hoffman;

and his grandchildren and their respective spouses, James Bryce and Lexi

Easterling and Lilah Hoffman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Holifield Easterling; his

parents, Johnnie Curtis and Edith Walters Easterling; and his sisters,

Jeraldine Pryor, Jan Mitchell and Sherry Davis.

Pallbearers were Benji Easterling, Eric Easterling, Bryce Easterling,

Blaine Hoffman, Chuck Davis and Chris Walters.

As a final service to his wife, who loved missions work, he asked that,

in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Mill Creek Church of God

Missionary Fund, 2247 Mill Creek Rd., Laurel, MS 39443.

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

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel was in charge of arrangements.

DESMOND JERAEL FROST

March 3, 1989-June 26, 2024

Funeral services for Desmond Jerael Frost, 35, of Waynesboro, were

conducted on Friday, July 5, 2024 from Pineville Missionary Baptist

Church, with Rev. Sam McDonald, Jr., officiating.

Interment followed at Pineville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born on March 3, 1989, he was a Manager with McDonald's.

He died on Wednesday, June 26, 2026 in Laurel.

He is survived by his mother, Connie Arlessee Powe Frost; his father,

Donald Gene Frost; two brothers, Donald Jerraze and Cameron Frost; a

niece, Jaliyah; his nephews, Braxton, Jaxon and Dreyden Frost; his

adoring grandmother, Velma Frost; his aunts and their respective

spouses, Emerr and Dave, Scherece, Kentrell, Catina, Billie, Margaret,

Carolyn Powe and Rosa Frost; his uncles and their respective spouses,

John Luke, Marshon and Minnie, Larry Powe, Auther Ray, Lamar and Annie

Jean and Scott and Tajuana Frost; four great-aunts; a host of cousins

and a special friend in Franchisea Davis.

He was preceded in death by Willie Curtis and Mrs. Retha Powe; two aunts

and five uncles.

McDonald and Son Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of

arrangements.