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Obituaries 11-28-24
November 25, 2024
MATTIE SUE LINDSEY
April 5, 1929-Nov. 21, 2024
Funeral services for Mattie Sue Lindsey, 95, of the Eucutta community in
Wayne County, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from the
Chapel of freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. Danny Bullock, Rev. Bradley
Smith and Rev. Darrell Land officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
Wayne County, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from the
Chapel of freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. Danny Bullock, Rev. Bradley
Smith and Rev. Darrell Land officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Zion's Rest
Cemetery in Eucutta.
Cemetery in Eucutta.
Born in Clarke County on April 5, 1929, she was the only daughter of
John Wesley and Millie Freeman Gordon. A lifelong resident of Clarke and
Wayne County, she was a teacher, community and church volunteer, devoted
wife, nurturing and endearing mother, loving granny, everyone's "ole
girl" and great friend to many.
John Wesley and Millie Freeman Gordon. A lifelong resident of Clarke and
Wayne County, she was a teacher, community and church volunteer, devoted
wife, nurturing and endearing mother, loving granny, everyone's "ole
girl" and great friend to many.
She graduated from Pachuta High School, Jones County Junior College and
the University of Southern Mississippi. She taught in the Wayne, Jasper
and Jones County School Districts. She returned to the University of
Southern Mississippi, earning a Master's degree in Early Childhood
Education in 1966. Her career as an educator included instruction in
home economics, first grade and kindergarten. She also taught at William
Carey University.
the University of Southern Mississippi. She taught in the Wayne, Jasper
and Jones County School Districts. She returned to the University of
Southern Mississippi, earning a Master's degree in Early Childhood
Education in 1966. Her career as an educator included instruction in
home economics, first grade and kindergarten. She also taught at William
Carey University.
Retired after more than 30 years in education, her dedication as an
educator is remembered by hundreds of students who learned to read and
write in her cheerful, creative classrooms. During her career, she
willingly mentored and influenced many new teachers along their paths to
become successful educators.
educator is remembered by hundreds of students who learned to read and
write in her cheerful, creative classrooms. During her career, she
willingly mentored and influenced many new teachers along their paths to
become successful educators.
She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority, Eastern Star, Alpha Delta
Pi, Retired Educators Association and Wayne County Forestry Association.
Pi, Retired Educators Association and Wayne County Forestry Association.
She shared her life and family with her husband, Sam Edward Lindsey, for
70 years. She was a devoted member of Eucutta Baptist Church, where she
volunteered and participated in the women's ministry. She loved her time
with her family and grandchildren, quilting ladies, neighbors and many
special friends.
70 years. She was a devoted member of Eucutta Baptist Church, where she
volunteered and participated in the women's ministry. She loved her time
with her family and grandchildren, quilting ladies, neighbors and many
special friends.
She died on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Dave Dyer
of Fairhope, Ala., and Sammie Sue and Tommy Hendrix of Eucutta; two
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Wesley and Stephanie Hendrix
of Victoria, Texas and Lindsey and Ray Brown of Atlanta, Ga.; a
great-granddaughter, Vivienne Hendrix and many beloved nieces and
nephews.
of Fairhope, Ala., and Sammie Sue and Tommy Hendrix of Eucutta; two
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Wesley and Stephanie Hendrix
of Victoria, Texas and Lindsey and Ray Brown of Atlanta, Ga.; a
great-granddaughter, Vivienne Hendrix and many beloved nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam; her parents and
her brother, John Gordon of Laurel.
her brother, John Gordon of Laurel.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
DONNIE C. BREWER
Nov. 9, 1947-Nov. 23, 2024
Funeral services for Donnie C. Brewer, 77, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Bryan Jordan, Rev. Norman Nowell and Brother Jerry Rowley
officiating.
on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Bryan Jordan, Rev. Norman Nowell and Brother Jerry Rowley
officiating.
Interment followed at Johnson Creek Cemetery in State Line.
Born in Greene County on Sunday, Nov. 9, 1947 to the late James and
Daisy Brewer, he was a faithful and devoted member of Pine Grove
Freewill Baptist Church. He worked as an Inmate Supervisor for the Wayne
County Board of Supervisors.
Daisy Brewer, he was a faithful and devoted member of Pine Grove
Freewill Baptist Church. He worked as an Inmate Supervisor for the Wayne
County Board of Supervisors.
He will always be remembers as a loving husband, daddy, pawpaw and
friend. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in
need. He loved being outdoors any change he got, especially anytime
there was a hunting or fishing trip mentioned.
friend. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in
need. He loved being outdoors any change he got, especially anytime
there was a hunting or fishing trip mentioned.
He died on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at South Central Regional Medical
Center in Laurel.
Center in Laurel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Brewer of
Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Barry Saul of Laurel;
his brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Sue Brewer of State Line; his
granddaughter, Lindsie Saul of Laurel; his grandson, Jared Saul of
Laurel; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Barry Saul of Laurel;
his brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Sue Brewer of State Line; his
granddaughter, Lindsie Saul of Laurel; his grandson, Jared Saul of
Laurel; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Daisy Brewer; and a
brother, Kenneth Brewer.
brother, Kenneth Brewer.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
WALTER BENTON SUMRALL
June 16, 1933-Nov. 20, 2024
A Celebration of Life for Walter Benton Sumrall, 91, of Buckatunna, will
be conducted at a later date.
be conducted at a later date.
Born in Buckatunna on Friday, June 16, 1933 to Thomas Fletcher Sumrall
and Eula Faith Singley Sumrall, he was a member of First Baptist Church
of Waynesboro. He retired as a Shift Operator with Scott Paper Company.
and Eula Faith Singley Sumrall, he was a member of First Baptist Church
of Waynesboro. He retired as a Shift Operator with Scott Paper Company.
He died on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Peggy Dobson Sumrall of
Buckatunna; his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Glen Young; eight
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Kathy Pittman, Israel
Thames, Tezzra Cook, Jeremy Young, Jonathon and Sarah Young, Jared and
Staci Young, Andy Sumrall and Miranda and Kenneth Hair; and a host of
great-grandchildren.
Buckatunna; his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Glen Young; eight
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Kathy Pittman, Israel
Thames, Tezzra Cook, Jeremy Young, Jonathon and Sarah Young, Jared and
Staci Young, Andy Sumrall and Miranda and Kenneth Hair; and a host of
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fletcher Sumrall; his
mother, Eula Faith Singley Sumrall; his son, Randy Sumrall; his
daughter, Elaine Taylor; four brothers, Henry Sumrall, Samuel Sumrall,
Jimmy Sumrall and Rodney Sumrall; and five sisters, Hilda Johnson,
Theola Busby, Ruby Meyer, Caroline Jones and Helen Sumrall.
mother, Eula Faith Singley Sumrall; his son, Randy Sumrall; his
daughter, Elaine Taylor; four brothers, Henry Sumrall, Samuel Sumrall,
Jimmy Sumrall and Rodney Sumrall; and five sisters, Hilda Johnson,
Theola Busby, Ruby Meyer, Caroline Jones and Helen Sumrall.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
THERINA NONNIE "TENA" LOGAN
March 24, 1949-Oct. 9, 2024
A Memorial Service for Therina Nonnie "Tena" Logan, 75, of Shubuta, will
be announced at a later date.
be announced at a later date.
Born in Clarke County on Thursday, March 24, 1949 to William Henry
Blackwell and Bertha Mae Blackwell, she was a member of Hephzibah
Baptist Church. She worked for the Quitman School District as a Bus
Driver for eight years then worked as a Mail Carrier for the United
States Postal Service for 34 years before retiring.
Blackwell and Bertha Mae Blackwell, she was a member of Hephzibah
Baptist Church. She worked for the Quitman School District as a Bus
Driver for eight years then worked as a Mail Carrier for the United
States Postal Service for 34 years before retiring.
She died on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Edwin Milton Logan, Jr., of
Shubuta; four children, 13 grandchildren and numerous
great-grandchildren.
Shubuta; four children, 13 grandchildren and numerous
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Henry Blackwell; her
mother, Bertha Mae Blackwell; her father-in-law, Edwin Milton "Bud"
Logan; her mother-in-law, Sue Logan; and her sister, Hilda Duell.
mother, Bertha Mae Blackwell; her father-in-law, Edwin Milton "Bud"
Logan; her mother-in-law, Sue Logan; and her sister, Hilda Duell.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
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