Obituaries 07-25-24
VANCE CEBORN DEARMAN
April 17, 1938-July 20, 2024
Funeral services for Vance Ceborn Dearman, 86, of Waynesboro were
conducted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Edward Gatlin officiating.
Interment followed at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Wayne County on Sunday, April 17, 1938 to the late Nathan and
Agnus Kirkland Dearman, he retired as Owner and Operator of Dearman
Logging. His family will always remember him for his love of gardening
and fighting the crows and birds from eating his crops.
He died on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jeanette Dearman of
Waynesboro; his son and daughter-in-law, Anthony "Tony" and Charlotte
Dearman of Waynesboro; his daughter, Margaret Ann Dearman Briggs of
Tupelo; his sister and brother-in-law, Versie and Harold Ray Sullivan of
Millry, Ala.; three grandchildren and their respective spouses, Jason
Briggs of Tupelo, Danielle and Andrew Hutto and Dallas and Tyler Rowell,
all of Waynesboro; and nine great-grandchildren, Avery, Grant, Gavin,
Charli Ana, Jack, Cooper, Eli, Bryana and Alexandria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Agnus Kirkland
Dearman; his daughter, Vanessa Wynette Dearman; three brothers, Stance
Dearman, Julius Dearman and Russell Dearman; and five sisters, Mavis
Corley, Phyllis Wells, Elvis West, Elva Sturdivant and Minerva Robinson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JOHNNY EDWARD SHOEMAKER
Aug. 22, 1956-July 3, 2024
Funeral services for Johnny Edward Shoemaker, 67, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Friday, July 5, 2024 from Corinth Free Will Baptist Church
in Waynesboro, with Rev. Ronald Nowell, Rev. Jarrod Vanderslice and Rev.
Larry Reynolds officiating.
Interment followed at Corinth Free Will Baptist Cemetery in Wayne
County.
Born in Waynesboro on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1956 to the late Roy and
Roberta Shoemaker, he was a member of Corinth Free Will Baptist Church.
He retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Maverick Construction.
He was a man of deep faith whose love for the Lord and his family
defined his life. He was a hardworking man, dedicated himself to
providing for his wife and loved ones and lived his life with integrity
and diligence.
He found his greatest joy outdoors, where he could often be found
fishing, hunting and enjoying God's creations. His strength and
perseverance were evident in his fight against cancer, a battle he faced
with remarkable courage and grace.
His unwavering faith provided comfort and inspiration to all who knew
him. He leaves behind a family who adored him and will forever cherish
his memory. His legacy is one of love, faith and hard work. He will be
remembered for his gentle spirit, steadfast devotion and the joy he
brought to those around him.
He died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital after a
courageous battle with cancer. He is now receiving his ultimate healing
in the presence of the Lord.
He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Debora "Debbie" Shoemaker
of Waynesboro; two sons, Randy Harper and Lee Shoemaker, both of
Quitman; his daughter and son-in-law, LaBreeska and Sam Atkinson of
Sylvester, Ga.; two sisters, Barbara Broadway of Laurel and Shirley
Hazelwood of Waynesboro; five grandchildren and a host of nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Roberta Shoemaker; and
his brother, Leroy Shoemaker.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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