Obituaries 02-03-22

CHARLES CURTIS BOLTON

July 23, 1941-Jan. 29, 2022

Funeral services for Charles Curtis Bolton, 80, of Beaumont, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from Sweet Home Baptist Church in Beaumont, with Rev. Matthew Bolton officiating. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 from Sweet Home Baptist Church. Masks must be worn by attendees to the wake and funeral, and hand sanitizer will be administered upon entry.

Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Bolton Cemetery in Beaumont.

Born on July 23, 1941, he was a Retired Custodian with the Perry County School District.

He died on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

Turner Funeral Home of Beaumont is in charge of arrangements.

BILLY JAMES SMIITH

April 29, 1949-Jan. 27, 2022

Graveside services for Billy James Smith, 72, of Shubuta, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from Davenport Cemetery in Shubuta, with Rev. Steven Willis officiating. Visitation will be from 12-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.

Born on April 29, 1949, he was a Retiree of Mississippi Laminators.

he died on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at his residence.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

SAMUEL L. "PETER PAUL" YOUNG

Sept. 12, 1984-Jan. 31, 2022

Graveside services for Samuel L. "Peter Paul" Young, 37 of Waynesboro, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from Waynesboro Cemetery, with Dr. Detra Bishop officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, FEb. 4, 2022 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home.

Born on Sept. 12, 1984, he was a Barber.

He died on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

MARRELL C. RIGNEY

Nov. 29, 1926-Jan. 31, 2022

Visitation for Marrell C. Rigney, 95, of Chicora, will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from Freeman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev. Carey Smith and Rev. Mitchell Smith officiating.

Interment will be in Winchester Cemetery in Waynesboro.

Born on Nov.29, 1926, a hardworking woman of many talents she was in her element working with the public in retail sales. First at Carps, then manager of Kenwin's Dress shop. Later, after moving back to Wayne County, she would begin working at Bedsoles Department Store. Her greatest accomplishment in the work force was certainly the 18 years she worked for Thomas, Walker, Lacey Company, very successfully managing T-W-L in Waynesboro.

She was a member of Chicora Baptist Church. Her love for God, her husband and her family would later in life see her through many years of taking care of her husband through the challenges of his having Alzheimer's and the isolation it brought. She faithfully stood by him, being a fine example of what love and faith can accomplish. She was a best friend to her daughters and loved them unconditionally as they did her.

She passed from this world into her heavenly home Jan. 31, 2022 at her residence in Chicora, surrounded by her daughters.

She is survived by her sister in law, Barbara Crane of Laurel, MS; daughters, Mary Ann (Ray) Mills of Waynesboro MS, Julia Elaine (Fred Lynn "Butch") Frith, Sr. of Magnolia Springs, AL, Brenda Kay (Paul) Childress of Loxley, AL, Glenda Marcell (William " Red") Davis of Waynesboro MS. 12 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by parents, Henry Lafayette Crane and Mary Ida Sykes Crane; brothers, Wyman (Osteen) Crane, Henry Lee (Ouida) Crane, Tony (Mandalynne) Crane, Earl (Lucille) Crane, Cleavy Crane; sisters, Eliza (William) Hamilton, Myrtle (Robert) McCary, Dean (JM) Summers, Allie Dean Crane; her loving husband of 65 years, Franklin Creel Rigney; grandsons Fred Lynn Frith, Jr. Kenny Mashburn and Cary Mashburn; great grand daughter Kayla Green.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) in loving memory of Mrs. Marrell C. Rigney.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

VIRGIL LEE CHAMBERS

March 15, 1953-Jan. 29, 2022

Graveside services for Virgil Lee Chambers, 68, of Waynesboro, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from Sunlight Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Cecil Jackson officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 from the Chapel of McDonald and Sons Funeral Home.

Born on March 15, 1953, he was a Maintenance and Lawn Care worker.

He died on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by two goddaughters, Katonya Jones and Linda Mason; three sisters, Meshell Lofton, Ceretha Crosby and Annie Akins; two brothers, Wallace Chambers and Ollie L. Chambers; and three grandchildren.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

JANE ROSS HUTTO

Set. 22, 1942-Jan. 30, 2022

Graveside services for Jane Ross Hutto, 79, of Clara, were conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 from White House Cemetery, with Rev. Amanda Cooley Malone officiating.

Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1942 to John Terry Ross and Priscilla Mills Ross, she was a member of Clara First Church of God. She worked more than 20 years in the Banking industry and later retired after 20 years of service as a Justice Court Judge for the Wayne County Court System.

She died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her son, Terry Hutto of Waynesboro; her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Bobo Smith of Clara; her sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Freddy Bazor of Clara; and two grandsons, Chan Smith of Clara and Ross Hutto of Millry, Ala.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Hutto; her father, John Terry Ross; and her mother, Priscilla Ross.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

BRO. RICKY REVETTE

Sept. 7, 1959-Jan. 29, 2022

Funeral services for Brother Ricky Revette, 62, of Buckatunna, were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 from Buckatunna First Baptist Church, with Dr. Terry Williams and Rev. John Brown officiating.

Interment followed at Buckatunna First Baptist Cemetery.

Born in Waynesboro on Monday, Sept. 7, 1959 to Clyde Revette and Kitty Revette, he was Pastor of Springback Baptist Church in Chatom, Ala., for 20 years. He was the Owner and Operator of Revette Muffler Shop for 40 years.

He died on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Sherry Revette of Buckatunna; his father, Clyde Revette of Buckatunna; his mother, Kitty Revette of Buckatunna; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janna R. and Matthew Reynolds and Lauren Revette Brown of Buckatunna; his brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Regina Revette of Buckatunna; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura and Jerry Kelley of Buckatunna and Teresa and Steve Martin of Hattiesburg; his mother-in-law, Blossom Hutto of Clara; five grandchildren, Raegyn Reynolds, Mason Brown, Rowan Brown, Finn Reynolds and Daschell Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Nig Hutto.

Pallbearers were Marc Kelley, Blake Revette, Cobi Crager, Justin Creightan, Jeremy Carr, Quint Crager, Scott Revette and Patrick Revette.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Wayne Academy, P.O. Box 308, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

LINDA ANN BURGESS MCCAA

Sept. 5, 1956-Jan. 28, 2022

Funeral services for Linda Ann Burgess, 65, of Buckatunna, were conducted on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 from Buckatunna Free Will Baptist Church, with Dr. Larry Reynolds, Rev. Cobi Smith and Rev. Harry Cherry officiating.

Interment followed at Buckatunna Free Will Baptist Cemetery.

Born in Waynesboro on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1956 to J.C. "Bud" Burgess and Pauline Guy Burgess, she was a member of Buckatunna Free Will Baptist Church. He retired after 40 years as a Secretary at First State Bank.

Her life is encapsulated by the endearing title her family gives to her story: "One Petite Person --- One Magnanimous Moment!" Anyone associated with her for even just a moment can attest to her caring and loving spirit naturally flowing from her heart of grace by and in her Savior! As Philippians 1:21 so poignantly states: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain!" "Until then..."

She died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at her residence.

She is survived her father, J.C. "Bud" Burgess of Buckatunna; her sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Larry Reynolds of Meridian; her niece, Tiffany Griggs of Buckatunna; her nephew and his spouse, Matthew and Paige Reynolds of Star; and several great-nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy McCaa; and her mother, Pauline Burgess.

Pallbearers will be Kade Griggs, Matthew Reynolds, Canaan Hutto, Jeremy Rigney, Terry Joe Burgess and Jim Hopkins.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

BETTY JONES DAVIDSON

July 4, 1933-Jan. 25, 2022

Graveside services for Betty Jones Davidson, 88, of State Line, were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from Johnson Creek Cemetery in State Line, with Rev. Johnny Coaker officiating.

Born in State Line on Tuesday, July 4, 1933 to Oscar Jones and Lottie Jones, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Cindy Mills of Chunchula, Ala., and David and Gina Mills of State Line; two sisters, Audrey Long and Vera Dixon, both of Mobile, Ala.; seven grandchildren and their respective spouses, Chris Mills, Deanna and Geno Shurtz, Kenneth and Samantha Mills, Denna Mills, Grant and Allison Mills, Carey Rome and Jamie Cannon; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Jones; her mother, Lottie Jones; a son, James Larry Mills; a brother, Huey Jones; a sister, Eloise Platt; and a granddaughter, Angela Mills Gaston.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

THOMAS M. "TOMMY" LOPER, JR.

June 15, 1947-Jan. 25, 2022

Funeral services for Tommy M. "Tommy" Loper, Jr., 74, of Millry, Ala., were conducted on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 from Lighthouse of Living Faith Church in Millry, with Rev. Ray Odom and Rev. Mark Guy officiating.

Interment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery in Millry.

Born in Repton, Ala., on Sunday, June 15, 1947 to Thomas M. "Red" Loper, Sr., and Marie Strickland Loper, he was a member of Lighthouse of Living Faith Church. He retired from Millry High School, where he worked as an Agriculture Science Teacher for the Washington County Board of Education. Known to so many as "Mr. Tommy" or "TL," he has a profound impact on thousands of children in the Choctaw County and Washington County public school systems for more than 34 years.

His "boys" (and girls), as he lovingly called them, will never forget the impact he made on their lives daily. HIs life lessons (which often seemed to take a lifetime for him to tell) made their ordinary school days extraordinary. HIs tales would spin out for them, and the students loved the diversion from regular lessons. They only thought they were having fun when all the time he was imparting prodding life wisdom to their hungry souls.

Some of his famous lines include "If a turtle is on a post, somebody put it there;" "Some people still haven't learned to spread mayonnaise with a spoon;" "Don't 'huh,' huh your momma and daddy;" "If you ain't happy, get happy;" "All you need is a little TLC (Tommy Loper Care);" and "The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, the smart get smarter and the dumb get dumber." Perhaps his most famous quote went something like this: "When your outgo excess your income, your upkeep will be your downfall." There are so many other quotes that could be shared, but time nor space will allow it.

Perhaps his greatest love of teaching could be explained with a handful of dirt. He led seven of his "boys" to State Land Judging Championships, with one Southeastern Championship at the National Competition in Oklahoma. He and his land judging boys placed in the Top 15 in the nation three different times with his 2001, 2006 and 2008 teams. This was accomplishment he was extremely proud to boast about as there are more than 400 national teams each year.

He would walk into a room filled with more than 2,000 people and, as if he were a statesman or famous politician, the landing judging coaches and teams would be standing in line to shake his hand. He was nationally recognized as one of the greatest land judging advocates and coaches to grace the croplands of Alabama, forests of the Deep South, pastures of Oklahoma and homesites across the nation. When the masses recognized him, his head would visibly swell and his face would turn cherry red. He was truly a celebrity in his own right.

There is bond between him and his boys that can never be severed. The stories of his impact will continue for many years to come. He was truly one of the greatest educators given to Milly High School. His impact is legendary; his love for his students is deeper than death.

He died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Tina Mills "Belle" Loper of Millry; his son, Thomas M. "Reese" Loper III of Millry; and his daughter, Callie Marie Loper of Millry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas M. "Red" Loper, Sr.; and his mother, Marie Stricklin Loper.

Pallbearers were Gideon Odom, Elliot Brown, Jimmy Waite, Keenan Connell, Scott Butler, Russell Price, John Harris and Art James. Honorary Pallbearers wereCurtis Kirkland, Charles Owen, Teddy Taylor, John Carter, Wesley Dixon, Arlie Kimbrell, Josh Brown and Raiford Brown.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

FRED ALLEN POWE

July 8, 1943-Jan. 17, 2022

Graveside services for Fred Allen Powe, 78, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from Mt. Zion Cemetery, with Pastor Patricia Lee officiating.

Born on July 8, 1943, he was a Logger.

He died on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Powe; three sons, Fred Powe, Jr., Stevie Power and Ramono Powe; four daughters and a son-in-law, Niwatha and Jeffery Miller, Lori Ann Powe, Keanna Powe and Angela Powe; a brother, Gaines Powe of Mississippi; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Bridie Harris, Joyce and Woodie Taylor, Linda and James Spears of Missouri, Evangelist Elizabeth Ann Caldwell of North Carolina and Sandra and Kent Powe of California; 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces who all hold cherished memories and valuable life lessons in honor of their dearly departed loved one.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

AURTHER JENE DUNN

June 26, 1954-Jan. 16, 2022

Graveside services for Aurther Jene Dunn, 67, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 from Zion Chapel United Methodist Cemetery, with Rev. Willie Kinslow officiating.

Born on June 26, 1954, he was retired from Hood Industries, where he worked for 25 years.

He died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Tamesha Dunn of Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor Dunn and Tywan McDonald of Toomsuba; his mother and her husband, Vemell and Nate Cohner of Demopolist, Ala.; three sisters and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Larry Arnold, Erma Johnson and Veren Lindy of Demopolist; special friend Gwen Moore of the Pineville community; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

MINNIE LEE CLARK

March 26, 1935-Jan. 13, 2022

Graveside services for Minnie Lee Clark, 86, of Wayensboro, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 from Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Donald Miller.

Born on March 26, 1935, she was a Factory Worker with the Glove Factory in Waynesboro.

She died on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

She is survived by her brother, R.L. Arrington; three sizers and a brother-in-law, Mary Helen and John McNail of Hattiesburg, Minnie McDonald of Shubuta and Ethel Mae Arrington of Quitman; very special friend Elizabeth Gandy; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JERONTAE M. WALKER

Aug. 7, 1993-Jan. 16, 2022

Graveside services for JeRontae M. Walker, 28, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 from Pineville Cemetery, with Rev. ARthur Bartee officiating.

Bonr on Aug. 7, 1933, he died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his son, Kayden Walker; his mother, Ceceila Busby; his father, Yancy Walker; three brothers, Brandon Robinson, Jordan Walker and Karter Pickens; his maternal grandmother, Lucille Davis Busby; and his maternal grandparents, Alvin and Mary Barlow.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jayceon Walker; and his uncle, Gerald Busby.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

LUELLA DUBOSE

March 17, 1938-Jan. 9, 2022

Funeral services for Luella Dubose, 83, of the DeSoto community in Shubuta, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 from Center Ridge Baptist Church in Shubuta, with Dr. Lorenzo Carter.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on March 17, 1938, she was a former employee with Burlington Industries.

She died on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at H.C. Watkins Memorial Hospital in Quitman.

She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Lee Dubose, Jr. and Elbert Charles and Ruby Dubose, all of Southaven, and David Lee Dubose of Shubuta; a daughter, Minnie Smith of Waynesboro; 26 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She as preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, a son, three brothers and three sisters.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

SELMA "MR. BIG" MAY, JR.

July 3, 1949-Jan. 6, 2022

Graveside services for Selma "Mr. Big" May, Jr., 72, of Jackson and formerly of Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 from Waynesboro Cemetery, with Rev. Joe May and Rev. Willie Kinslow officiating.

Born on July 3, 1949, he was a retired Offshore Worker.

He died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela May-Townsend of Oakland, Calif.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Joe W. and Suzette May of Jackson, Willie Ed and Maxine May of Birmingham, Ala., and Johnny and Gertrude May of Pontiac, Mich.; a sister and brother-in-law, Sherrie and K.T. Baker of Terry; a granddaughter and a grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and two brothers.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ANDRE HENDRY

March 21, 1937-Jan. 5, 2022

Graveside services for Andre Hendry, 84, of Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 from the Hendry Family Cemetery, with Rev. Aaron Cooley officiating.

Born in Laurel on Sunday, March 21, 1937 to Elmer Floyd Hendry and Mary Jewel Anderson Hendry, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He was retired as a Driller in the oil field industry.

He died on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 at Southern Living Specialty Care Residency in Waynesboro.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Glorida and Terry Kelley of Buckatunna; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Sarah Hendry of Waynesboro; three sisters, Gayle Speed of Waynesboro, Mary Murphy of Arkansas and Diane Mozingo of Laurel; five grandchildren, Jon Welford, Tony Cochran, Jr., Scott Bunch, Lydia Marie Ross and Mary Law; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Hendry; his father, Elmer Floyd Hendry; his mother, Mary Jewel Anderson Hendry; two daughters, Hazel Monica Hendry and Pamela Kay Bunch; and several brothers and sisters.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.