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Obituaries 08-29-24
August 27, 2024
TIMOTHY HARRISON
Nov. 21, 1960-Aug. 8, 2024
A private memorial service for Timothy Harrison, 63, of Waynesboro, will
be conducted at a later date.
be conducted at a later date.
Born on Nov. 21, 1960 to C.W. Harrison and Edith Earl Harrison of Wayne
County, he died on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at UMMC in Jackson.
County, he died on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at UMMC in Jackson.
He is survived by his sister, Rebecca Earby of Hattiesburg; and his
constant companion, Cricket.
constant companion, Cricket.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Frances Gail
Walters, Willie Earl Rush and Earlyne Prestwood.
Walters, Willie Earl Rush and Earlyne Prestwood.
BERRY VAN "B.V." NOWELL
Nov. 5, 1932-Aug. 24, 2024
Funeral services for Berry Van "B.V." Nowell, 91, of Waynesboro,
were conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 from Corinth Free Will Baptist
Church, with Rev. Ronald Nowell, Rev. Burl Brewer and Rev. Larry
Reynolds officiating.
were conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 from Corinth Free Will Baptist
Church, with Rev. Ronald Nowell, Rev. Burl Brewer and Rev. Larry
Reynolds officiating.
Interment followed at Corinth Free Will Baptist Cemetery in Wayne
County.
County.
Born in Waynesboro on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1932 to the late Buddie and Lucy
Pitts Nowell, he proudly served in the United States Army. He was a
devout member of Corinth Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as an
Ordained Deacon for 55 years. He retired as a Drilling Superintendent
with Texaco Oil Company. After retirement, he went back to work with
Block T Petroleum as a Consultant.
Pitts Nowell, he proudly served in the United States Army. He was a
devout member of Corinth Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as an
Ordained Deacon for 55 years. He retired as a Drilling Superintendent
with Texaco Oil Company. After retirement, he went back to work with
Block T Petroleum as a Consultant.
He was a courageous man of faith who devoted his time to helping his
church, family friends and neighbors. His faith and integrity inspired
many who knew him to surrender their lives to Christ. Throughout his
long life, he was known for his incredible work ethic and generosity.
His heart was as big as his faith, and he lived each day with a spirit
of compassion and humility.
church, family friends and neighbors. His faith and integrity inspired
many who knew him to surrender their lives to Christ. Throughout his
long life, he was known for his incredible work ethic and generosity.
His heart was as big as his faith, and he lived each day with a spirit
of compassion and humility.
He found joy tending to his cows, bailing hay, listening to Gospel
music, cherishing moments with his family and enoying evenings on the
porch with the love of his life, his wife, Edna. He was celebrated for
his infectious sense of humor, consistenly finding ways to bring joy and
laughter to those around him.
music, cherishing moments with his family and enoying evenings on the
porch with the love of his life, his wife, Edna. He was celebrated for
his infectious sense of humor, consistenly finding ways to bring joy and
laughter to those around him.
B.V.'s legacy of love, faith and hard work will live on in the hearts
of all who knew him. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit will
continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to be touched by his
life. May he rest in peace, secure in the knowledge that he has gone to
his eternal reward, leaving behind a world made better by his presence.
of all who knew him. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit will
continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to be touched by his
life. May he rest in peace, secure in the knowledge that he has gone to
his eternal reward, leaving behind a world made better by his presence.
He died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving
family.
family.
He is survived 71 years, Edna Earl Sanderson Nowell; two daughters and a
son-in-law, Debbie Shoemaker and Regina and Paul Hancock, all of
Waynesboro; two granddaughters and their respective spouses, LaBreeska
and Sam Atkinson of Sylvester, Ga., and Laken Hancock of Waynesboro; his
great-grandson, Jakin Atkinson of Sylvester; his brother and
sister-in-law, Rev. Norman and Azalene Nowell of Waynesboro; two sisters
and a brother-in-law, Vinnie Mae Brewer of Grand Bay, Ala., and Donna
and Cecil Dunnam of Waynesboro; and a host of nieces and nephews.
son-in-law, Debbie Shoemaker and Regina and Paul Hancock, all of
Waynesboro; two granddaughters and their respective spouses, LaBreeska
and Sam Atkinson of Sylvester, Ga., and Laken Hancock of Waynesboro; his
great-grandson, Jakin Atkinson of Sylvester; his brother and
sister-in-law, Rev. Norman and Azalene Nowell of Waynesboro; two sisters
and a brother-in-law, Vinnie Mae Brewer of Grand Bay, Ala., and Donna
and Cecil Dunnam of Waynesboro; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddie and Lucy Pitts Nowell;
his brother, J.W. Nowell; two sisters, Dorothy Hinton and Betty Ruth
Sharkey; and two sons-in-law, David Boaz and Johnny Shoemaker.
his brother, J.W. Nowell; two sisters, Dorothy Hinton and Betty Ruth
Sharkey; and two sons-in-law, David Boaz and Johnny Shoemaker.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
JACKIE MILLS BISHOP
Jan. 21, 1955-Aug. 20, 2024
A memorial service for Jackie Mills Bishop, 69, of Waynesboro, was
conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 from Chicora First BaptistCchurch in
Chicora, with Rev. Mitchell Smith, Rev. David Roberson and Rev. Michael
Beckwith officiating.
conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 from Chicora First BaptistCchurch in
Chicora, with Rev. Mitchell Smith, Rev. David Roberson and Rev. Michael
Beckwith officiating.
Born in Vincennes, Ind., on Friday, Jan. 21, 1955 to John Bernard Riney
and Jean Riney, she was a member of Chicora First Baptist Church. She
earned her Master's of Education degree from William Carey University
and was a retired Teacher.
and Jean Riney, she was a member of Chicora First Baptist Church. She
earned her Master's of Education degree from William Carey University
and was a retired Teacher.
She served as a volunteer at Wayne General Hospital as a "Pink Lady"
and was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
and was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at Providence Hospital in Mobile,
Ala.
Ala.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Bishop of Waynesboero; her son
and daughter-in-law, John "J.R." and Paige Mills of Buckatunna; her
daughter and son-in-law, Relda and Sam Freeman of Clara; her son and
daughter-in-law, Josh and Chelsie Bishop of Waynesboro; her sister, Ila
Schierenberg of Indianapolis, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Jalyn Mills,
Duncan Mills, Solomon Mills, Crystal Cockrell, J.T. Eidson, Hannah
Freeman, Samuel Freeman, Brantlee Bishop, Mazzlyn Bishop and Delilah
Bishop; five great-grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews.
and daughter-in-law, John "J.R." and Paige Mills of Buckatunna; her
daughter and son-in-law, Relda and Sam Freeman of Clara; her son and
daughter-in-law, Josh and Chelsie Bishop of Waynesboro; her sister, Ila
Schierenberg of Indianapolis, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Jalyn Mills,
Duncan Mills, Solomon Mills, Crystal Cockrell, J.T. Eidson, Hannah
Freeman, Samuel Freeman, Brantlee Bishop, Mazzlyn Bishop and Delilah
Bishop; five great-grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Riney; her mother, Jean
Riney; her daughter, Margie West; and two brothers, John Wilson and
William Wilson.
Riney; her daughter, Margie West; and two brothers, John Wilson and
William Wilson.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SGT. RANDY LEON STONE
Aug. 16, 1962-Aug. 20, 2024
Graveside services for Sgt. Randy Leon Stone, 62, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 from Stone-Blue Cemetery with Rev.
Marvin Griffin officiating.
conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 from Stone-Blue Cemetery with Rev.
Marvin Griffin officiating.
Born in Shreveport, La., on Thursday, Aug. 16, 1962 to Lester Leon
"Bubba" Stone and Joann Allison, eh served for six years in the
United States Navy and 17 years in the United States Army. He was a
Veteran of the Cold War, Desert Storm and the Iraq War. He retired as a
Generator Mechanic in the United States Army.
"Bubba" Stone and Joann Allison, eh served for six years in the
United States Navy and 17 years in the United States Army. He was a
Veteran of the Cold War, Desert Storm and the Iraq War. He retired as a
Generator Mechanic in the United States Army.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, sitting around
grilling and having cook outs. He was an avid fisher, loved being PawPaw
and making people laugh.
grilling and having cook outs. He was an avid fisher, loved being PawPaw
and making people laugh.
He died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Robin Stone; his mother, Joann
Allison; three sons, Randall Whitney Stone, Corey Anthony Riggio and
Marcus Joseph Stone; two daughters and a son-in-law, Courtney Amber and
Robbee Blue and Clair Marie Stone; two brothers and a sister-in-law,
Richard and Dana Stone and "To-Jo" Pendarvis; two sisters, Jocye
Bush and Patricia Stone; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Allison; three sons, Randall Whitney Stone, Corey Anthony Riggio and
Marcus Joseph Stone; two daughters and a son-in-law, Courtney Amber and
Robbee Blue and Clair Marie Stone; two brothers and a sister-in-law,
Richard and Dana Stone and "To-Jo" Pendarvis; two sisters, Jocye
Bush and Patricia Stone; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Leon "Bubba" Stone.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SARAH YARBER LOGAN
Sept. 9, 1935-Aug. 20, 2024
Graveside services for Sarah Yarber Logan, 88, of the Eucutta community,
were conducted on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 from Zion's Rest Cemetery in
Eucutta.
were conducted on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 from Zion's Rest Cemetery in
Eucutta.
She was born in Wayne County on Monday, Sept. 9, 1935 to the late Kerney
and Ruby Dowling Yarber.
and Ruby Dowling Yarber.
She died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at her daughter's residence in
Laurel.
Laurel.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Mackey
Harrison of Laurel; her son and daughter-in-law, Sonny and Amy Logan of
Eucutta; her sister, Ella Wayne Shirah of Mobile, Ala.; five
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Dione and Kevin Hodge,
Chasity and Scott Waller, Haley Logan, Zach Koontz and Lance and Allison
Koontz; 10 great-grandchildren and their respective spouses, Gabi Hodge
and JD Shook, Caedence Hodge, Ethan Knight, Kruiz Logan, Aliyana Logan,
Mira Mozingo, Vadin Logan, Kaizer Koontz, Kash Koontz and Kase Koontz;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
Harrison of Laurel; her son and daughter-in-law, Sonny and Amy Logan of
Eucutta; her sister, Ella Wayne Shirah of Mobile, Ala.; five
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Dione and Kevin Hodge,
Chasity and Scott Waller, Haley Logan, Zach Koontz and Lance and Allison
Koontz; 10 great-grandchildren and their respective spouses, Gabi Hodge
and JD Shook, Caedence Hodge, Ethan Knight, Kruiz Logan, Aliyana Logan,
Mira Mozingo, Vadin Logan, Kaizer Koontz, Kash Koontz and Kase Koontz;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskel Logan; her parents,
Kerney and Ruby Dowling Yarber; three brohers, Jimmy Yarber, Billy
"Sarge" Yarber and Madison "Pap" Yarber; and two sisters,
Johnnie Allen and Alice Mae Williams.
Kerney and Ruby Dowling Yarber; three brohers, Jimmy Yarber, Billy
"Sarge" Yarber and Madison "Pap" Yarber; and two sisters,
Johnnie Allen and Alice Mae Williams.
Pallbearers were Kevin Hodge, Ethan Knight, Aaron Williams, Brian
Shirah, Danny Yarber and Jim Thatch. Honorary pallbearers were Zach
Koontz and David Yarber.
Shirah, Danny Yarber and Jim Thatch. Honorary pallbearers were Zach
Koontz and David Yarber.
Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MAXIE HENDERSON BRUCE, JR.
Sept. 17, 1953-Aug. 19, 2024
Funeral services for Maxie Henderson Bruce, Jr., 70, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from Bridgeway Church in
Waynesboro, with Dr. DeJuan Walley and Rev. David Grayson officiating.
conducted on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from Bridgeway Church in
Waynesboro, with Dr. DeJuan Walley and Rev. David Grayson officiating.
Interment followed at Shubuta Cemetery in Clarke County.
Born in Jackson on Thursday, Sept. 17, 1953 to Maxie Henderson Bruce,
Sr., and Sara Conerly Bruce, he was raised in Pinola, where he attended
Pinola High School. He later graduated from Mississippi State University
in 1975 with a Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science. He moved to
Waynesboro, where he started his career at Marshall Durbin.
Sr., and Sara Conerly Bruce, he was raised in Pinola, where he attended
Pinola High School. He later graduated from Mississippi State University
in 1975 with a Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science. He moved to
Waynesboro, where he started his career at Marshall Durbin.
After meeting the love of his life, Charlotte Martiniere, they were wed
in holy matrimony in 1976. They decided to settle and began a family,
raising four children. He later retired as a Sales and Service
Representative with Eaton Corporation.
in holy matrimony in 1976. They decided to settle and began a family,
raising four children. He later retired as a Sales and Service
Representative with Eaton Corporation.
He died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Brandy Bruce of
Hattiesburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Stacie Bruce and Will
Scott of Houston, Brooke Bruce and John Robert Ward of Laurel and
Brittney Bruce and Matt McAfee of Starkville; and nine grandchildren,
Carter Scott, Lee Scott, Gracie Bruce, Sophie Bruce, Bayleigh Bruce,
Keagan Ward, Cole Ward, Reese McAfee and Sally McAfee.
Hattiesburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Stacie Bruce and Will
Scott of Houston, Brooke Bruce and John Robert Ward of Laurel and
Brittney Bruce and Matt McAfee of Starkville; and nine grandchildren,
Carter Scott, Lee Scott, Gracie Bruce, Sophie Bruce, Bayleigh Bruce,
Keagan Ward, Cole Ward, Reese McAfee and Sally McAfee.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Martiniere Bruce; his
parents, Maxie Henderson Bruce, Sr., and Sara Conerly Bruce; and his
sister, Melody Bruce Musgrove.
parents, Maxie Henderson Bruce, Sr., and Sara Conerly Bruce; and his
sister, Melody Bruce Musgrove.
Pallbearerswere Chris Gandy, Frank Gandy, Brent Freeman, Brent Barry,
Todd Graham and Trey Chapman. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy
Dickerson, Ennis King, Larry Gandy, Allen Torrey and Richard Ward.
Todd Graham and Trey Chapman. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy
Dickerson, Ennis King, Larry Gandy, Allen Torrey and Richard Ward.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
CLYNE WILLIAM BUXTON
May 29, 1923-Aug. 14, 2024
Funeral services for Clyne William Buxton, 97, were conducted on
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 from Lee University Chapel with Dr. Mark
Williams and Dr. Larry Pemberton officiating.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 from Lee University Chapel with Dr. Mark
Williams and Dr. Larry Pemberton officiating.
Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Garden.
Born on a farm near Chicora on May 29, 1923, he learned early how to
work and later managed the family farm as a youth. An ordained minister
of the Church of God, he held a short pastorate in Canada and three in
Alabama. He also served the Church of God, his denomination, for six
years as state youth and Christian education direction in Alabama, where
he issued more teacher-traning certificates than any other state.
work and later managed the family farm as a youth. An ordained minister
of the Church of God, he held a short pastorate in Canada and three in
Alabama. He also served the Church of God, his denomination, for six
years as state youth and Christian education direction in Alabama, where
he issued more teacher-traning certificates than any other state.
After completing a degree in Journalism at Samford University, he served
for 16 years as Director of Sunday School and Youth Literature at
Pathway Press, where he was also editor of The Lighted Pathway, a youth
publication. Later, he was editor of a 64-page quarterly ministerial
journal for seven years and led the publication to the highest award
bestowed by the Evangelical Press Association, which represented more
than 250 religious publications throughout America.
for 16 years as Director of Sunday School and Youth Literature at
Pathway Press, where he was also editor of The Lighted Pathway, a youth
publication. Later, he was editor of a 64-page quarterly ministerial
journal for seven years and led the publication to the highest award
bestowed by the Evangelical Press Association, which represented more
than 250 religious publications throughout America.
Clyne was widely known as an author, including a book on lesson
preparation and another for ministers, a volume used for wedding,
funeral and baby dedications. He was author of nine books; however, he
is best known for his five books on eschatology, which are used in
private study, Sunday School, midweek study and Bible institutes. His
writings have ben translated into German, Hungarian and Korean. He was
gifted in making difficult Biblical points about the future and
understandable. He wrote a weekly column for five years in the Cleveland
(Tenn.) Daily Banner under the heading "The Bible and Current
Events," which was well received.
preparation and another for ministers, a volume used for wedding,
funeral and baby dedications. He was author of nine books; however, he
is best known for his five books on eschatology, which are used in
private study, Sunday School, midweek study and Bible institutes. His
writings have ben translated into German, Hungarian and Korean. He was
gifted in making difficult Biblical points about the future and
understandable. He wrote a weekly column for five years in the Cleveland
(Tenn.) Daily Banner under the heading "The Bible and Current
Events," which was well received.
He was married to the late Mary Broadus Buxton, who died in 2018. They
had one child, Clynette Buxton Pemberton, who is in education and
resides in Knoxville, Tenn., with her husband, Dr. Larry Pemberton.
had one child, Clynette Buxton Pemberton, who is in education and
resides in Knoxville, Tenn., with her husband, Dr. Larry Pemberton.
He died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Clynette and Larry
Pemberton; his grandchildren and their respective spouses, Valerie and
Shawn, Jon and Elisabeth and David; his great-grandchildren, Olivia,
Gabrille, Jacob, Owen and Ashlynn; his nieces and nephews and their
respective spouses, Earl Mills, Cecil Mills, James M. Mills, Glen and
Janis Buxton, Jack Buxton, Judy E. Elmendorf, Rev. Floyd and Ollie
Mills, Betti M. and Frank Millsaps, Roy and Dessie Mills, Al and Marsha
Smith, Sara S. and Albert Landrum, Dan and Rose Smith and Syble S.
Courtney; and a host of relatives and friends.
Pemberton; his grandchildren and their respective spouses, Valerie and
Shawn, Jon and Elisabeth and David; his great-grandchildren, Olivia,
Gabrille, Jacob, Owen and Ashlynn; his nieces and nephews and their
respective spouses, Earl Mills, Cecil Mills, James M. Mills, Glen and
Janis Buxton, Jack Buxton, Judy E. Elmendorf, Rev. Floyd and Ollie
Mills, Betti M. and Frank Millsaps, Roy and Dessie Mills, Al and Marsha
Smith, Sara S. and Albert Landrum, Dan and Rose Smith and Syble S.
Courtney; and a host of relatives and friends.
Poole Funeral Home of Cleveland was in charge of arrangements.
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