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Obituaries 01-09-25
January 08, 2025
CHESTER FRED ANDREWS
May 8, 1942-Jan. 5, 2025
Funeral services for Chester Fred Andrews, 82, of Buckatunna, will be at
11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Ray Odom officiating.
11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Ray Odom officiating.
Interment will follow in Lewis Chapel Cemetery in Buckatunna.
Born in Wayne County on Friday, May 8, 1942 to Shelton Clancey Andrews
and Rosa Belle Andrews, he was a member of Progress Assembly of God
Church. He served for 24 years as the Beat 2 Supervisor for the Wayne
County Board of Supervisors.
and Rosa Belle Andrews, he was a member of Progress Assembly of God
Church. He served for 24 years as the Beat 2 Supervisor for the Wayne
County Board of Supervisors.
He died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Vermel Andrews; two sons, and
daughters-in-law, Kevin and Michelle Andrews and John and Dorothy
Andrews all of Buckatunna; his daughter and son-in-law, Kelli Andrews
and Mike Jarrett of Buckatunna; 17 grandchildren and their respective
spouses, Tuezday and John Doby, Jonathan and McKensey Platt, Brooke and
Steven Scarbrough, Annabelle Andrews, Ches Andrews, Courtni and Lonnie
Bingham, Natasha and Chad McCarty, Savannah and Bradley Rogers, Ethan
and Kaitlyn Reynolds, Andrew Bowles, Luke Bowles, Jacob Bowles, Rivers
Jarrett, Christian and Alex Jarrett, Madison and Ian Sentress, Jillian
Jarrett and Carla Laneaux; 20 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
daughters-in-law, Kevin and Michelle Andrews and John and Dorothy
Andrews all of Buckatunna; his daughter and son-in-law, Kelli Andrews
and Mike Jarrett of Buckatunna; 17 grandchildren and their respective
spouses, Tuezday and John Doby, Jonathan and McKensey Platt, Brooke and
Steven Scarbrough, Annabelle Andrews, Ches Andrews, Courtni and Lonnie
Bingham, Natasha and Chad McCarty, Savannah and Bradley Rogers, Ethan
and Kaitlyn Reynolds, Andrew Bowles, Luke Bowles, Jacob Bowles, Rivers
Jarrett, Christian and Alex Jarrett, Madison and Ian Sentress, Jillian
Jarrett and Carla Laneaux; 20 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirlene Andrews; his
father, Shelton Clancey Andrews; his mother, Rosa Belle Andrews; three
brothers and two sisters.
father, Shelton Clancey Andrews; his mother, Rosa Belle Andrews; three
brothers and two sisters.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
LANCE LEON ALEXANDER
Feb. 27, 1970-Jan. 6, 2025
Graveside services for Lance Leon Alexander, 54, of Shubuta, will be at
2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery
in Jayess. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.
9, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery
in Jayess. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan.
9, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
Born in Starkville on Friday, Feb. 27, 1970 to Patrick Alexander and
Judy Alexander, he was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He worked as
an Electrician.
Judy Alexander, he was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He worked as
an Electrician.
He died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Alexander of Shubuta; his father,
Patrick Alexander of Foley, Ala.; his mother, Judy Alexander of Foley;
four daughters and three sons-in-law, Carina and Will Russell of
Zachary, La., Jessie Alexander of Jayess, Kaylee and Chris Hill of
Waynesboro and Brady and Caymon Ladd of Waynesboro; eight grandchildren,
Maddie Russell, Owen Russell, Kazley Davis, Kyzar Davis, Keagan Hill,
Carsyn Hill, Kaymeree Hill and Lillyann Ladd; his sister and
brother-in-law, Marla and Joe Heiden of Foley; and several nieces and
nephews.
Patrick Alexander of Foley, Ala.; his mother, Judy Alexander of Foley;
four daughters and three sons-in-law, Carina and Will Russell of
Zachary, La., Jessie Alexander of Jayess, Kaylee and Chris Hill of
Waynesboro and Brady and Caymon Ladd of Waynesboro; eight grandchildren,
Maddie Russell, Owen Russell, Kazley Davis, Kyzar Davis, Keagan Hill,
Carsyn Hill, Kaymeree Hill and Lillyann Ladd; his sister and
brother-in-law, Marla and Joe Heiden of Foley; and several nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lilly Hill; his father-in-law,
Tommy Brady; his paternal grandparents, Hubert and Dorothy Alexander;
and his maternal grandparents, Hollis and Audrey Thames.
Tommy Brady; his paternal grandparents, Hubert and Dorothy Alexander;
and his maternal grandparents, Hollis and Audrey Thames.
Pallbearers will be Duane Harvey, Will Russell, Joe Heiden, Eli Heiden,
Austin Heiden and Zac Heiden. Honorary pallbearer will be Jacob Harvey.
Austin Heiden and Zac Heiden. Honorary pallbearer will be Jacob Harvey.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
MACK E. TAYLOR
Dec. 13, 1928-Dec. 31, 2024
Funeral services for Mack E. Taylor, 96, of Kenner, La., will be at 11
a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home,
with Rev. Mark Guy officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home,
with Rev. Mark Guy officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Eret
Cemetery in Wayne County.
Cemetery in Wayne County.
Born in State Line on Thursday, Dec. 13, 1928 to the late Jim and Mary
E. "Lizzie" Taylor, he served in the United States Army and was a
Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired as an Aircraft
Mechanic with Eastern Airlines.
E. "Lizzie" Taylor, he served in the United States Army and was a
Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired as an Aircraft
Mechanic with Eastern Airlines.
He died on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at East Jefferson General Hospital in
Metairie, La.
Metairie, La.
He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Elgy Duane Taylor of
Kenner and Edmund "Don" and Pat Taylor of Toxey, Ala.; his brother,
James "Jimmy" Taylor of Oregon; six grandchildren, Jeffery Taylor,
Katie LeBaron, Michael Taylor, Michelle Taylor, Wendy Taylor and Donna
Williams; seven great-grandchildren, Carter, Grant, Reagan, Alyssa,
Addy, Ethan and Everly; and great-granddaughter, Skye.
Kenner and Edmund "Don" and Pat Taylor of Toxey, Ala.; his brother,
James "Jimmy" Taylor of Oregon; six grandchildren, Jeffery Taylor,
Katie LeBaron, Michael Taylor, Michelle Taylor, Wendy Taylor and Donna
Williams; seven great-grandchildren, Carter, Grant, Reagan, Alyssa,
Addy, Ethan and Everly; and great-granddaughter, Skye.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Sullivan Taylor; his parents,
Jim and Mary E. "Lizzie" Taylor; three brothers, Albert Taylor,
Dewey Taylor and Edgar Ray Taylor; and three sisters, Flora Mae Lathan,
Bobbie Jean Crager and Geneva Tyler.
Jim and Mary E. "Lizzie" Taylor; three brothers, Albert Taylor,
Dewey Taylor and Edgar Ray Taylor; and three sisters, Flora Mae Lathan,
Bobbie Jean Crager and Geneva Tyler.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
FRANK ALLEN JOHNSTON
March 24, 1947-Dec. 31, 2024
Funeral services for Frank Allen Johnston, 77, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 from First Baptist Church of
Waynesboro, with Dr. Steve Smith officiating.
conducted on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 from First Baptist Church of
Waynesboro, with Dr. Steve Smith officiating.
Interment followed at Shubuta Cemetery in Clarke County.
Born in Waynesboro on Monday, March 24, 1947 to the late Margaret P. and
Exo C. Johnston, he attended Waynesboro Central High School, where he
lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Following graduation in
1965, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a football
scholarship, playing running back for Southern Miss from 1966-1969 while
also earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the
university in 1970.
Exo C. Johnston, he attended Waynesboro Central High School, where he
lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Following graduation in
1965, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a football
scholarship, playing running back for Southern Miss from 1966-1969 while
also earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the
university in 1970.
He went to work after graduation as a lumber trader for North Pacific
Lumber Company, subsequently Southern Mississippi Trading, LLC, back in
Waynesboro. He retired from Southern Mississippi Trading as President
and a member of its Board of Directors in 2016 after 45 years.
Lumber Company, subsequently Southern Mississippi Trading, LLC, back in
Waynesboro. He retired from Southern Mississippi Trading as President
and a member of its Board of Directors in 2016 after 45 years.
As a lifelong resident of Waynesboro, he participated in church and
different community affairs. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church of
Waynesboro and served on various committees and in other capacities
through the years. He was also a frequent volunteer at and served on the
Board of Directors of Samaritan's Closet & Pantry.
different community affairs. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church of
Waynesboro and served on various committees and in other capacities
through the years. He was also a frequent volunteer at and served on the
Board of Directors of Samaritan's Closet & Pantry.
During his leisure time, he enjoyed golf at the Waynesboro Country Club
and hunting with friends.
and hunting with friends.
He died on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in Waynesboro.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Hope J. Johnston of
Waynesboro; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Troy and Erin Johnston
of Ridgeland and Ryan Casey and Jennifer Johnston of Vancleave; two
grandchildren, Caroline Rose Johnston and Margaret Ann Johnston; and his
nieces and nephews, Dana West Cooley, Judd Johnston, Rick Johnston,
Cliff Johnston, Lora DePriest and Perk Johnston.
Waynesboro; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Troy and Erin Johnston
of Ridgeland and Ryan Casey and Jennifer Johnston of Vancleave; two
grandchildren, Caroline Rose Johnston and Margaret Ann Johnston; and his
nieces and nephews, Dana West Cooley, Judd Johnston, Rick Johnston,
Cliff Johnston, Lora DePriest and Perk Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret P. and Exo C.
Johnston; and two brothers, Don P. Johnston and Jerry Johnston.
Johnston; and two brothers, Don P. Johnston and Jerry Johnston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either First Baptist Church
of Waynesboro, 814 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367 or to Samaritan's
Closet & Pantry, 702 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
of Waynesboro, 814 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367 or to Samaritan's
Closet & Pantry, 702 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
WESLEY "RUSTY" "BIG GRASSHOPPER" TURNER
Aug. 4, 1955-Dec. 28, 2024
Funeral services for Wesley "Rusty" "Big Grasshopper" Turner,
69, of State Line, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 from the
Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Chatham officiating.
69, of State Line, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 from the
Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Chatham officiating.
Interment followed at Providence Cemetery in State Line.
Born in Laurel on Thursday, Aug. 4, 1955 to the late Boykin Turner and
Hazel Bernice Allday, he worked as a Self-Employed Truck Driver.
Hazel Bernice Allday, he worked as a Self-Employed Truck Driver.
He died on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by is wife of 24 years, Dana Turner of State Line; three
sons and two daughters-in-law, Chris and Nelda Turner of Chicora, Boykin
and Kellie Turner of Leakesville and Cole Turner of State Line; a
daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Heath Brewer of State Line; his
stepson and his spouse, Andrew and Bree Payton of Las Vegas, Nev.; his
stepdaughter, Tessa Walley of Clara; his sister and brother-in-law,
Susie and Gator Timothy of State Line; nine grandchildren, Luke, Austin,
Madison, Dustin, Damion, Landon, Brody, Kellby and Karlie; four
step-grandchildren, Jadin, Kenzie, Addi and Noah; and a host of
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
sons and two daughters-in-law, Chris and Nelda Turner of Chicora, Boykin
and Kellie Turner of Leakesville and Cole Turner of State Line; a
daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Heath Brewer of State Line; his
stepson and his spouse, Andrew and Bree Payton of Las Vegas, Nev.; his
stepdaughter, Tessa Walley of Clara; his sister and brother-in-law,
Susie and Gator Timothy of State Line; nine grandchildren, Luke, Austin,
Madison, Dustin, Damion, Landon, Brody, Kellby and Karlie; four
step-grandchildren, Jadin, Kenzie, Addi and Noah; and a host of
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Boykin Turner; his mother, Hazel
Bernice Allday; and his stepfather, Lamar Allday.
Bernice Allday; and his stepfather, Lamar Allday.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CURTIS JAMES MCFARLAND
Nov. 13, 1951-Dec. 27, 2024
Funeral services for Curtis James McFarland, 73, of Shubuta, were
conducted on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 from Green Hill Missionary Baptist
Church, wit Pastor Lorenzo Johnson officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 from Green Hill Missionary Baptist
Church, wit Pastor Lorenzo Johnson officiating.
Interment followed at Green Hill Church Cemetery in Shubuta.
Born on Nov. 13, 1951, he worked with Ingalls Shipyard and was a Logger
by trade.
by trade.
He died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2024 at USA Health in Mobile, Ala.
He is survived by his wife, Veneitha Faye McFarland; three sons, Chris
McFarland, Justin McFarland and Charlestte McFarland; a sister-in-law,
Mamie McFarland; his stepchildren and their respective spouse, Kareem
and Tonya Pickens, Raderick Pickens and Brittany Pickens; four brothers
and three sisters-in-law, Theotis and Shirley, Fred and Kay, Chester and
Prince and Glenda McFarland; a sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and
Gary Knight; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
McFarland, Justin McFarland and Charlestte McFarland; a sister-in-law,
Mamie McFarland; his stepchildren and their respective spouse, Kareem
and Tonya Pickens, Raderick Pickens and Brittany Pickens; four brothers
and three sisters-in-law, Theotis and Shirley, Fred and Kay, Chester and
Prince and Glenda McFarland; a sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and
Gary Knight; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by Lester and Mamie, Mary Ella Horn, Almetia
Clark and a brother, Charles Lester McFarland.
Clark and a brother, Charles Lester McFarland.
McDonald and Son's Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
SISter BERNIECE MILLS
June 25, 1938-Dec. 27, 2024
Funeral services for Sis. Berniece Mills, 86, of Clara, were conducted
on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 from Clara First Church of God, with Rev. Chris
Cooper, Rev. Jim Koen and Dr. Steve Smith officiating.
on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 from Clara First Church of God, with Rev. Chris
Cooper, Rev. Jim Koen and Dr. Steve Smith officiating.
Interment followed at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in George County on Saturday, June 25, 1938 to the late Millard T.
and Virgie Howell, she was a member of Clara First Church of God. She
will always be remembers as supporting her husband's ministry for more
than 63 years. She had many ministries of her own, including teaching
Sunday School, Children's Church and chaperoning and actively
participating in youth camps.
and Virgie Howell, she was a member of Clara First Church of God. She
will always be remembers as supporting her husband's ministry for more
than 63 years. She had many ministries of her own, including teaching
Sunday School, Children's Church and chaperoning and actively
participating in youth camps.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.
She died on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital, surrounded
by her loving family.
by her loving family.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Sharry and Vince
Muscat and Cecelia Mills, all of Clara; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Freddie and Carla Mills and Marlon and Imogene Walley, all of Clara;
four grandchildren and their respective spouses, Chris and Christina
Muscat, Lakisha and Robert West, Brandi and Dustin Freeman and Brianna
and Kaleb Smith; 11 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Addison, Will, Hannah,
Nick, Ryan, Xander, Sutton, Anna-Claire, Tanner and Adeline; four
sisters and three brothers-in-law, Glenda Faye and C.G. Steede. Cindy
Hodges, Becky and Ronnie Howell and Lisa and Mike Cochran, all of
Lucedale; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Muscat and Cecelia Mills, all of Clara; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Freddie and Carla Mills and Marlon and Imogene Walley, all of Clara;
four grandchildren and their respective spouses, Chris and Christina
Muscat, Lakisha and Robert West, Brandi and Dustin Freeman and Brianna
and Kaleb Smith; 11 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Addison, Will, Hannah,
Nick, Ryan, Xander, Sutton, Anna-Claire, Tanner and Adeline; four
sisters and three brothers-in-law, Glenda Faye and C.G. Steede. Cindy
Hodges, Becky and Ronnie Howell and Lisa and Mike Cochran, all of
Lucedale; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William R. Mills; her
parents, Millard T. Virgie Kathleen Howell; her son, Chris Mills; a
granddaughter, Jennifer Romijn; two brothers, Norman Cedrick Howell and
Kenneth Howell; and a sister, Carolyn Davis.
parents, Millard T. Virgie Kathleen Howell; her son, Chris Mills; a
granddaughter, Jennifer Romijn; two brothers, Norman Cedrick Howell and
Kenneth Howell; and a sister, Carolyn Davis.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GARETT RYAN PITTS
Dec. 14, 1999-Dec. 29, 2024
Funeral services for Garett Ryan Pitts, 25, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 from West Shady Grove Baptist
Church, with Rev. Trey Beck and Dr. Stephen Smith officiating.
conducted on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 from West Shady Grove Baptist
Church, with Rev. Trey Beck and Dr. Stephen Smith officiating.
Interment followed at West Shady Grove Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999 to Ryan Pitts and Tezzra
Cook, he was a member of West Shady Grove Baptist Church. He worked as a
Construction Worker.
Cook, he was a member of West Shady Grove Baptist Church. He worked as a
Construction Worker.
He died on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in Hattiesburg.
He is survived by his father and his wife, Ryan and Lakita Pitts of
Waynesboro; his mother, Tezzra Cook of Buckatunna; two brothers and a
sister-in-law, Kaleb Pitts and Braxton and Kali Pitts, all of
Waynesboro; his sister and brother-in-law, Paige and Trey Beck of
Waynesboro; his grandchildren, Ginger Pitts Cooksey and Dorothea
Clements, both of Waynesboro, and Rodney Thames of Buckatunna; his aunts
and uncles, Erik and Heather Cooksey, Dustin and Celeste Cooksey, Israle
Thames, Casey Ainsworth and Kathy Pittman; two nephews, Tavaid Beck and
Bayne Beck; and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Waynesboro; his mother, Tezzra Cook of Buckatunna; two brothers and a
sister-in-law, Kaleb Pitts and Braxton and Kali Pitts, all of
Waynesboro; his sister and brother-in-law, Paige and Trey Beck of
Waynesboro; his grandchildren, Ginger Pitts Cooksey and Dorothea
Clements, both of Waynesboro, and Rodney Thames of Buckatunna; his aunts
and uncles, Erik and Heather Cooksey, Dustin and Celeste Cooksey, Israle
Thames, Casey Ainsworth and Kathy Pittman; two nephews, Tavaid Beck and
Bayne Beck; and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LARIS KAY BISHOP
Oct. 9, 1947-Dec. 28, 2024
Funeral services for Laris Kay Bishop, 77, of Laurel, were conducted on
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Brother
Scott Hilton and Brother Kent Miller officiating.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with Brother
Scott Hilton and Brother Kent Miller officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Born in Laurel on Oct. 9, 1947, she lived in Pinellas Park, Fla. through
her high school years. After moving to Laurel, she continued her
education at Jones College and the University of Southern Mississippi,
where she earned her teaching degree.
her high school years. After moving to Laurel, she continued her
education at Jones College and the University of Southern Mississippi,
where she earned her teaching degree.
She taught for 20 years in the Wayne County School District, which
included 14 years teaching deaf children. She then taught for two years
at the Ellisville State School Worshop in Bay Spring.
included 14 years teaching deaf children. She then taught for two years
at the Ellisville State School Worshop in Bay Spring.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she enjoyed
working with the youth and children, singing in the choir and taking
trips with the Senior Adults (NOAH). She moved to Laurelwood Community
Living Center in January, 2020, where she was wonderfully happy.
working with the youth and children, singing in the choir and taking
trips with the Senior Adults (NOAH). She moved to Laurelwood Community
Living Center in January, 2020, where she was wonderfully happy.
She died on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
She is survived by her daughters, Tallulah Fox and Chelsea and Rane
Bishop; her former foster daughters, Sonya Welborn and Jones and Renee
Byrd; her grandchildren, Daniel, Timmy and Audriana Windham, Lee and
Logan Bishop and William and M'Kenzie Jones; a host of
great-grandchildren; her special loving cousins and their respective
spouses, Judy and Leroy Luke, Pam and Billy Roberts, Allison Luke and
her daughter, Sydney Kaye; Paxton and Zachary Johnson and their sons,
Luke and Myles Slate; John and Deidre Roberts and their children, Eli
Roberts and Ginny Lynn and John Dement; Brandon and Micah Roberts and
their children, Dacey, Brandille and Kelby; and close special friends,
Jelene Ratcliff, Jason Ratcliffe, Julie Ratcliffe, Karen and Darrell
Beard, Silvia and Jimmy Ray Carlisle and Brenda Loper.
Bishop; her former foster daughters, Sonya Welborn and Jones and Renee
Byrd; her grandchildren, Daniel, Timmy and Audriana Windham, Lee and
Logan Bishop and William and M'Kenzie Jones; a host of
great-grandchildren; her special loving cousins and their respective
spouses, Judy and Leroy Luke, Pam and Billy Roberts, Allison Luke and
her daughter, Sydney Kaye; Paxton and Zachary Johnson and their sons,
Luke and Myles Slate; John and Deidre Roberts and their children, Eli
Roberts and Ginny Lynn and John Dement; Brandon and Micah Roberts and
their children, Dacey, Brandille and Kelby; and close special friends,
Jelene Ratcliff, Jason Ratcliffe, Julie Ratcliffe, Karen and Darrell
Beard, Silvia and Jimmy Ray Carlisle and Brenda Loper.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Leatrice Reynolds Bishop; and
her father, Raymond C. Bishop.
her father, Raymond C. Bishop.
Pallbearers were Leroy Luke, Jason Ratcliffe, Jonathan Roberts, Luke
Chandler, Mike Jones, Jason Loper, Timmy Roney and Mike Shoemake.
Honorary pallbearers were Victor Lee, Delton Perry and Brandon Roberts.
Chandler, Mike Jones, Jason Loper, Timmy Roney and Mike Shoemake.
Honorary pallbearers were Victor Lee, Delton Perry and Brandon Roberts.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LINDA DIANE SCHOENDORF
June 23, 1955-Dec. 28, 2024
Funeral services for Linda Diane Schoendorf, 69, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home.
conducted on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home.
Interment followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Louisiana on Thursday, June 23, 1955 to Ludwig Adam Schoendorf,
Sr., and Gladys Marie Johnson Schoendorf, she died on Saturday, Dec. 28,
2024 at Diversicare of Quitman.
Sr., and Gladys Marie Johnson Schoendorf, she died on Saturday, Dec. 28,
2024 at Diversicare of Quitman.
She is survived by her husband, John Robert Buford of Waynesboro; four
daughters, Lacey Roper of Chunchula, Ala., Lisa Lee and Laura Lee, both
of Semmes, and Christina Lee of Waynesboro; her brother, Glen Olin White
of Lafayette, La.; her sister, Ceceila Sellers of Gonzales, La.; and six
grandchildren.
daughters, Lacey Roper of Chunchula, Ala., Lisa Lee and Laura Lee, both
of Semmes, and Christina Lee of Waynesboro; her brother, Glen Olin White
of Lafayette, La.; her sister, Ceceila Sellers of Gonzales, La.; and six
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ludwig Adam Schoendorf, Sr.;
her mother, Gladys Marie Schoendorf; three brothers, Danny White, Ludwig
Adam Schoendorf, Jr. and Donald Wilson, Sr.; and two sisters, Connie
Schoendorf and Barbara Ruth Schoendorf.
her mother, Gladys Marie Schoendorf; three brothers, Danny White, Ludwig
Adam Schoendorf, Jr. and Donald Wilson, Sr.; and two sisters, Connie
Schoendorf and Barbara Ruth Schoendorf.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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