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Obituaries 11-14-24
November 13, 2024
L.B. ODOM
May 24, 1924-Nov. 8, 2024
Graveside services for L.B. Odom, 100, of Matherville, were conducted on
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 from Geneva Cemetery in Matherville, with Rev.
Mike Ahlberg and Rev. Ben McLain officiating.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 from Geneva Cemetery in Matherville, with Rev.
Mike Ahlberg and Rev. Ben McLain officiating.
Born in Matherville on Saturday, May 24, 1924 to William "Willie"
Thomas Odom and Ada Cooley Odom, he was a member and Elder of Geneva
Presbyterian Church.
Thomas Odom and Ada Cooley Odom, he was a member and Elder of Geneva
Presbyterian Church.
He served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II,
serving 27 months with Combat Engineers. He was self-employed at Green
Hill Farms and was known for raising Polled Hereford Bulls. He also
established the Matherville Park.
serving 27 months with Combat Engineers. He was self-employed at Green
Hill Farms and was known for raising Polled Hereford Bulls. He also
established the Matherville Park.
He died on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Billie Bailey Odom of
Matherville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sanford and Carolyn Odom of
Waynesboro and Brad and Marsha Odom of Quitman; four grandchildren and
their respective spouses, Grant Odom, Kennon Odom, Kylie Odom and
Isabella and Hunter Burkett; and a great-grandchild, Sadie Burkett.
Matherville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sanford and Carolyn Odom of
Waynesboro and Brad and Marsha Odom of Quitman; four grandchildren and
their respective spouses, Grant Odom, Kennon Odom, Kylie Odom and
Isabella and Hunter Burkett; and a great-grandchild, Sadie Burkett.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Odom; his mother,
Ada Cooley Odom; two brothers, Loys Odom and Laudric Odom; and his
sister, Maysel Harrison.
Ada Cooley Odom; two brothers, Loys Odom and Laudric Odom; and his
sister, Maysel Harrison.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JIMMY V. KIRKLAND
Aug. 26, 1958-Nov. 6, 2024
Funeral services for Jimmy V. Kirkland, 66, of the Red Creek Community
in Millry, Ala., were conducted on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 from Flat
Branch Church in Millry, with Rev. Jim Koen and Rev. Junior Brewer
officiating.
in Millry, Ala., were conducted on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 from Flat
Branch Church in Millry, with Rev. Jim Koen and Rev. Junior Brewer
officiating.
Interment followed at Flat Branch Cemetery in Millry.
Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1958 to the late Vinel V. and
Florie (Miller) Kirkland, he was also affectionately known as Babe,
Daddy, Pawpaw, Uncle Jimmy and Dead Eye, but most of all he was a good
friend and encourager to everyone.
Florie (Miller) Kirkland, he was also affectionately known as Babe,
Daddy, Pawpaw, Uncle Jimmy and Dead Eye, but most of all he was a good
friend and encourager to everyone.
He was a very active and dedicated member of Flat Branch Church, where
he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He retired as Co-Owner
and Operator of Kirkland Timber, Inc., where he got to work alongside
his brother, "Cool," and oldest son, Nick, for many years in which
he taught the love of logging from a very young age.
he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He retired as Co-Owner
and Operator of Kirkland Timber, Inc., where he got to work alongside
his brother, "Cool," and oldest son, Nick, for many years in which
he taught the love of logging from a very young age.
He loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, family, church and friends and always
put Christ first above all in everything he did. He enjoyed barbecues,
hunting, fishing, church and teaching all his grandkids funny little
jokes, sayings and dangerous ways to fixing something the "Pawpaw
Jimmy Way." He loved running his rabbit dogs --- in which he
"actually" cooked hot meals for --- gardening and raising all his
animals.
put Christ first above all in everything he did. He enjoyed barbecues,
hunting, fishing, church and teaching all his grandkids funny little
jokes, sayings and dangerous ways to fixing something the "Pawpaw
Jimmy Way." He loved running his rabbit dogs --- in which he
"actually" cooked hot meals for --- gardening and raising all his
animals.
He died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at USA Health Providence Hospital in
Mobile, Ala., surrounded by his loving family.
Mobile, Ala., surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carline Kirkland of
Millry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Malorie Kirkland of
Millry and Damon V. and Jammie Kirkland of Waynesboro; his daughter,
Carola Pryor of Milly; nine grandchildren and their respective spouses,
Makenna and Mason Holston, Landen Carlisle, Emalynn Kirkland, Elie
Carlisle, Khloe' Kirkland, Scarlett Kirkland, Bryston Kirkland, Peyton
Pryor and Lakynn Kirkland; his step-granddaughters, Kiley and Aubrey
Stevison; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cynthia Chestang of
Millry, Sara and Wesley Dixon of Millry and Linda and Kevin Lipps of
Laurel; his sister-in-law, Jean Kirkland of Millry; and a host of nieces
and nephews.
Millry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Malorie Kirkland of
Millry and Damon V. and Jammie Kirkland of Waynesboro; his daughter,
Carola Pryor of Milly; nine grandchildren and their respective spouses,
Makenna and Mason Holston, Landen Carlisle, Emalynn Kirkland, Elie
Carlisle, Khloe' Kirkland, Scarlett Kirkland, Bryston Kirkland, Peyton
Pryor and Lakynn Kirkland; his step-granddaughters, Kiley and Aubrey
Stevison; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cynthia Chestang of
Millry, Sara and Wesley Dixon of Millry and Linda and Kevin Lipps of
Laurel; his sister-in-law, Jean Kirkland of Millry; and a host of nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vinel V. and Florie Kirkland;
his granddaughter, Kerrington Kirkland; his sister, Vivian Prather; and
his brother, William Wendell Kirkland.
his granddaughter, Kerrington Kirkland; his sister, Vivian Prather; and
his brother, William Wendell Kirkland.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
BARBARA HELEN MCLAIN
Dec. 4, 1942-Nov. 4, 2024
Funeral services for Barbara Helen McLain, 81, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Rickey Williams and Rev. Mike Ainsworth officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Rickey Williams and Rev. Mike Ainsworth officiating.
Interment followed at McLain Chapel Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Friday, Dec. 4, 1942 to William Hutcherson and
Maggie Hutcherson, she was a member of First Pentecostal Church.
Maggie Hutcherson, she was a member of First Pentecostal Church.
She died on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her son, Michael Lee Hutcherson of Waynesboro; two
daughters, Carolyn Ann Beasley of Waynesboro and Melissa Miller of
Purvis; five grandchildren and their respective spouses, Nicky and John
Thompson, Becky and Matt Singley, Justin and Heidi Hutcherson, Kristen
Hutcherson and Frankie Miller; and five great-grandchildren.
daughters, Carolyn Ann Beasley of Waynesboro and Melissa Miller of
Purvis; five grandchildren and their respective spouses, Nicky and John
Thompson, Becky and Matt Singley, Justin and Heidi Hutcherson, Kristen
Hutcherson and Frankie Miller; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Arthur McLain; her
father, William Hutcherson; her mother, Maggie Hutcherson; two brothers
and five sisters.
father, William Hutcherson; her mother, Maggie Hutcherson; two brothers
and five sisters.
Pallbearers were Matt Singley, John Thompson, Frankie Miller, Justin
Hutcherson, Hunter Williams and Josh Williams. Honorary pallbearers were
Brian Cherry and Alex McCarty.
Hutcherson, Hunter Williams and Josh Williams. Honorary pallbearers were
Brian Cherry and Alex McCarty.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
BETTY DEAN GREEN
Jan. 1, 1955-Nov. 5, 2024
Funeral services for Betty Dean Green, 69, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Edward Bean officiating.
on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Edward Bean officiating.
Interment followed at Big Rock Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Seminary on Saturday, Jan. 1, 1955 to Jake Fowler and Betty
Fowler, she was a Charter Member of Harvest Temple Church. She worked as
a Convenience Store Manager.
Fowler, she was a Charter Member of Harvest Temple Church. She worked as
a Convenience Store Manager.
She died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Waynesboro.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James E. "Bubba" and
Sebrina Stokley of Clara; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cassie and
Chris Arender of Pearl and Stephanie and Jeremy Beard of Clara; her
sister, Ruby Street of Magee; seven grandchildren and their respective
spouses, Caitlyn Arender, Cailee Arender, Lane Stokley, Nichole Stokley,
Saige Stokley, Malroy and Jonathan Dean and Chandler Beard; and two
great-grandsons, Jhett Beard and Jessie Dean.
Sebrina Stokley of Clara; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cassie and
Chris Arender of Pearl and Stephanie and Jeremy Beard of Clara; her
sister, Ruby Street of Magee; seven grandchildren and their respective
spouses, Caitlyn Arender, Cailee Arender, Lane Stokley, Nichole Stokley,
Saige Stokley, Malroy and Jonathan Dean and Chandler Beard; and two
great-grandsons, Jhett Beard and Jessie Dean.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Green; her father, Jake
Fowler; her mother, Betty Fowler; and a grandson, Wade Stokley.
Fowler; her mother, Betty Fowler; and a grandson, Wade Stokley.
Pallbearers were Jon Dean, Michael Cheeks, Jacob Cheeks, Mason Coxwell,
Chandler Beard and Lane Stokley.
Chandler Beard and Lane Stokley.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
MARY JOSETTE MOSLEY
Aug. 4, 1968-Nov. 1, 2024
Graveside services for Mary Josette Mosley, 56, of Ellisville, were
conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 from Goodwater Cemetery in Clarke
County, with Rev. Pat Patterson and Rev. Mickey Walls officiating.
conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 from Goodwater Cemetery in Clarke
County, with Rev. Pat Patterson and Rev. Mickey Walls officiating.
Born in Laurel on Sunday, Aug. 4, 1968 to Lee Mosley and Shirley Mosley,
she was a member of Eucutta Independent Church.
she was a member of Eucutta Independent Church.
She died on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 in Ellisville.
She is survived by her father, Lee Mosley; her brother and
sister-in-law, Kenney and Becky Mosley of Shubuta; her sister and
brother-in-law, Debbie and Rodney Winn of Shubuta; and several nieces
and nephews.
sister-in-law, Kenney and Becky Mosley of Shubuta; her sister and
brother-in-law, Debbie and Rodney Winn of Shubuta; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Mosley; and her sister,
Cindy Marie Herrington.
Cindy Marie Herrington.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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