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Obituaries 01-30-25
January 29, 2025
AUDREY M. BISHOP
Dec. 9, 1933-Jan. 25, 2025
Funeral services for Audrey M. Bishop, 91, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home,
with Rev. Michael Gunn officiating.
on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home,
with Rev. Michael Gunn officiating.
Interment followed at Aquilla Cemetery in Aquilla, Ala.
Born in Choctaw County, Ala., on Saturday, Dec. 9, 1933 to the late Mary
Merle and Henry Arrington, she was a member of Aquilla Community Church
and attended Calvary Baptist Church.
Merle and Henry Arrington, she was a member of Aquilla Community Church
and attended Calvary Baptist Church.
She loved being a Homemaker and to spend time with her family. She
enjoyed taking the senior bus trips, traveling all over the United
States along with her friend, Louise Wells. She enjoyed being with her
family and playing Bingo but really loved it when she was able to talk
her closest family members into taking her to play. She liked visiting
the courtroom in session while watching her husband practice law as an
attorney.
enjoyed taking the senior bus trips, traveling all over the United
States along with her friend, Louise Wells. She enjoyed being with her
family and playing Bingo but really loved it when she was able to talk
her closest family members into taking her to play. She liked visiting
the courtroom in session while watching her husband practice law as an
attorney.
She died on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Dale Bishop of Waynesboro; two
daughters and a son-in-law, Laura Sullivan of Waynesboro and Brenda
Bishop and Jay Grant of Mendham, N.J.; a stepson and his wife, Don and
Nancy Bishop of Waynesboro; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Donnie and
Sharon Arrington of Silas, Ala., and E.C. Arrington of Aquilla; two
sisters, Patsy Burnett of Aquilla and Carol Brown of Waynesboro; 10
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Tina and Ed Chisholm, Sacha
and Jehu Hall, Alexis Grant and David Heilbron, Danielle Grant and Matt
Fernades, Robin Reynolds, Michael Grant, Mark and Kay Bishop, Brian and
Rachel Bishop, Chris and Lori Bishop and Rechell Bishop; and a host of
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
daughters and a son-in-law, Laura Sullivan of Waynesboro and Brenda
Bishop and Jay Grant of Mendham, N.J.; a stepson and his wife, Don and
Nancy Bishop of Waynesboro; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Donnie and
Sharon Arrington of Silas, Ala., and E.C. Arrington of Aquilla; two
sisters, Patsy Burnett of Aquilla and Carol Brown of Waynesboro; 10
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Tina and Ed Chisholm, Sacha
and Jehu Hall, Alexis Grant and David Heilbron, Danielle Grant and Matt
Fernades, Robin Reynolds, Michael Grant, Mark and Kay Bishop, Brian and
Rachel Bishop, Chris and Lori Bishop and Rechell Bishop; and a host of
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie M. Bishop; her parents,
Mary Merle and Henry Arrington; an infant daughter; her stepson, Travis
Bishop; her stepdaughter, Linda Carol Fitzner; two brothers, Prentiss
Paul Arrington and Henry Lewis Arrington; her sister, Linda Mitchum; and
her nephew, Tracy Brown.
Mary Merle and Henry Arrington; an infant daughter; her stepson, Travis
Bishop; her stepdaughter, Linda Carol Fitzner; two brothers, Prentiss
Paul Arrington and Henry Lewis Arrington; her sister, Linda Mitchum; and
her nephew, Tracy Brown.
The family wants to share their gratitude to Rosie McDougle for being a
lifelong friend and caretaker for many years.
lifelong friend and caretaker for many years.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
NITA M. JOHNSON
March 9, 1950-Jan. 23, 2025
Funeral services for Nita M. Johnson, 74, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 from Liberty Baptist Church in Waynesboro, with
Rev. Phillip Gandy officiating.
on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 from Liberty Baptist Church in Waynesboro, with
Rev. Phillip Gandy officiating.
Interment followed at Liberty Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in American Samoa on Thursday, March 9, 1950 to the late Edward
Mosell Moore and Margarett Mae Nance, he was a member of Liberty Baptist
Church. She retired as an LPN at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation.
Mosell Moore and Margarett Mae Nance, he was a member of Liberty Baptist
Church. She retired as an LPN at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation.
She died on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Ernest E. Johnson and
Andrew L. and Chasity Johnson, all of Waynesboro; her daughter, Nita
Jeanette Johnson of Prairieville, La.; her brother, Donald Lee Moore of
Seattle, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, Abbigail, Ashlyn, Drake, William,
Zechariah, Christian, Katie, Hunter, Devin and Kacie; and five
great-grandchildren, Sophia, Raelynn, Emery, Aria Kate and Addison.
Andrew L. and Chasity Johnson, all of Waynesboro; her daughter, Nita
Jeanette Johnson of Prairieville, La.; her brother, Donald Lee Moore of
Seattle, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, Abbigail, Ashlyn, Drake, William,
Zechariah, Christian, Katie, Hunter, Devin and Kacie; and five
great-grandchildren, Sophia, Raelynn, Emery, Aria Kate and Addison.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Johnson; her mother,
Margarett Mae Nance; her father, Edward Moselle Moore; and her brother,
Earl Moore.
Margarett Mae Nance; her father, Edward Moselle Moore; and her brother,
Earl Moore.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
FRANKLIN TAYLOR JORDAN
Nov. 5, 1954-Jan. 19, 2025
Funeral services for Franklin Taylor Jordan, 70, of Buckatunna, were
conducted on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 from Red Creek Church of God in
Wayne County, with Rev. Steve Watts officiating.
conducted on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 from Red Creek Church of God in
Wayne County, with Rev. Steve Watts officiating.
Interment will take place at Zion Rest Cemetery in Buckatunna.
Born in Waynesboro on Friday, Nov. 5, 1954 to the late Vina Mae and
Nelton Loran "N.L." Jordan, he attended Red Creek Church of God. He
retied as a Dispatcher and Operator for Mar-Jac Poultry. He enjoyed
being outdoors around his pond, feeding the fish and working in his
garden.
Nelton Loran "N.L." Jordan, he attended Red Creek Church of God. He
retied as a Dispatcher and Operator for Mar-Jac Poultry. He enjoyed
being outdoors around his pond, feeding the fish and working in his
garden.
He died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Jeff Koen of
Buckatunna; eight grandchildren and their respective spouses, Timothy
Zepeda, Kaley and Kaleb Thornton, Jacob Thompson, Jade Jordan, Rayne
Jordan, Logan Jordan, Zoey Jordan and Shiloh Jordan; and two
great-grandchildren, Kassidy and Kennedi.
Buckatunna; eight grandchildren and their respective spouses, Timothy
Zepeda, Kaley and Kaleb Thornton, Jacob Thompson, Jade Jordan, Rayne
Jordan, Logan Jordan, Zoey Jordan and Shiloh Jordan; and two
great-grandchildren, Kassidy and Kennedi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vina Mae and Nelton Loran
"N.L." Jordan; his son, Kevin Jordan; and three sisters, Nora Lee
Carroll, Charlotte Dearmon and Francis Hollinghead.
"N.L." Jordan; his son, Kevin Jordan; and three sisters, Nora Lee
Carroll, Charlotte Dearmon and Francis Hollinghead.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JULIA DENICE "NIECE" BUTLER
Dec.15, 1980-Jan. 21, 2025
Funeral services for Julia Denice "Niece" Butler, 44, of Harrison,
Ark., were conducted on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 from Coffman Funeral Home
in Harrison, with Pastor Paul Braschier officiating.
Ark., were conducted on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 from Coffman Funeral Home
in Harrison, with Pastor Paul Braschier officiating.
Interment followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Harrison.
Born on Dec. 15, 1980 at South Central Medical Center in Laurel, she was
the daughter of James Michael Bunch and Belinda Joyce (Sanderson) Bunch.
She graduated from Wayne County High School in 1999. She made the move
to Arkansas with her family in 1999 and called Arkansas home for 25
years.
the daughter of James Michael Bunch and Belinda Joyce (Sanderson) Bunch.
She graduated from Wayne County High School in 1999. She made the move
to Arkansas with her family in 1999 and called Arkansas home for 25
years.
She attended CrossRoads Community Church and proudly obtained her
Registered Nursing Degree in December 2020. She loved senior citizens
and being able to care for them as their nurse. She had been an RN with
the Boone County Health Department for the past year.
Registered Nursing Degree in December 2020. She loved senior citizens
and being able to care for them as their nurse. She had been an RN with
the Boone County Health Department for the past year.
"Niece," as most of her family and close friends called her, lit up
every room she entered. Her bubbly personality drew people to her like a
magnet. The phrase, "never met a stranger" gets used frequently but
it was certainly true in her case. She was a beautiful person, inside
and out, and if her smile didn't get your attention, her thick
Southern accent would. She loved to joke around and be silly, but she
could always be counted on for advice and comfort if you needed a
shoulder to lean on.
every room she entered. Her bubbly personality drew people to her like a
magnet. The phrase, "never met a stranger" gets used frequently but
it was certainly true in her case. She was a beautiful person, inside
and out, and if her smile didn't get your attention, her thick
Southern accent would. She loved to joke around and be silly, but she
could always be counted on for advice and comfort if you needed a
shoulder to lean on.
She loved the outdoors. She enjoyed hiking, walks with her dog
"Caymas" and she absolutely loved fishing. She adored her family and
loved her parents immensely, speaking to them daily. She was so happy to
have found her person in Brandon and her girls, Alison and Ave. She
loved them and their life adventures together.
"Caymas" and she absolutely loved fishing. She adored her family and
loved her parents immensely, speaking to them daily. She was so happy to
have found her person in Brandon and her girls, Alison and Ave. She
loved them and their life adventures together.
FaceTime was a way to communicate so she could see you face to face. She
loved her brother, sister, nephews and nieces, and she was so proud of
them all. She loved big and didn't hold anything back.
loved her brother, sister, nephews and nieces, and she was so proud of
them all. She loved big and didn't hold anything back.
Her love for others, her beauty and her unique, contagious spirit will
leave a hold in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Everyone's
life was made better by being part of it.
leave a hold in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Everyone's
life was made better by being part of it.
She died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
She is survived by her parents, Mike and Joyce Bunch; her husband,
Brandon Butler; her stepdaughters, Alison and Ava Butler; her brother
and sister-in-law, Jason and Ashley Bunch; her sister and
brother-in-law, Jessica and James Powe; her brother-in-law, Jason
Butler; her father- and mother-in-law, Larry and Susan Butler; her
nieces and nephews, Jared Powe, Tanner Powe, Jaley Bunch, Arlo Bunch,
Arabella Bunch, Samuel Butler, Emmett Butler, Gabriel Butler and Whitney
Butler; her uncles and aunts; Malcom Bunch, Pam and Jonathan McMichael,
Lawanda and Todd Walker, J.O. and Deborah Phillips, Sue and Tommy
Walker, Joann and Tony Davis and Nathan and Christy Sanderson; her
beloved fur baby, "Caymas;" and a host of extended relatives and
many dear friends.
Brandon Butler; her stepdaughters, Alison and Ava Butler; her brother
and sister-in-law, Jason and Ashley Bunch; her sister and
brother-in-law, Jessica and James Powe; her brother-in-law, Jason
Butler; her father- and mother-in-law, Larry and Susan Butler; her
nieces and nephews, Jared Powe, Tanner Powe, Jaley Bunch, Arlo Bunch,
Arabella Bunch, Samuel Butler, Emmett Butler, Gabriel Butler and Whitney
Butler; her uncles and aunts; Malcom Bunch, Pam and Jonathan McMichael,
Lawanda and Todd Walker, J.O. and Deborah Phillips, Sue and Tommy
Walker, Joann and Tony Davis and Nathan and Christy Sanderson; her
beloved fur baby, "Caymas;" and a host of extended relatives and
many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Duck and Eunice
Sanderson, Bobbie Jean Bunch and James and Yvonne Bunch; and an uncle,
Kendall Sanderson.
Sanderson, Bobbie Jean Bunch and James and Yvonne Bunch; and an uncle,
Kendall Sanderson.
Pallbearers were Nathan Baker, Corey Eutsler, Jason Butler, Thomas
Baker, Jared Powe and Tanner Powe. Honorary pallbearers were Jason
Bunch, Richard Murry and Sasha Duncan.
Baker, Jared Powe and Tanner Powe. Honorary pallbearers were Jason
Bunch, Richard Murry and Sasha Duncan.
Online condolences can be left at www.coffmanfh.com.
Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison was in charge of arrangements.
LESSIE MAE NORSWORTHY
Nov. 20, 1957-Jan. 15, 2025
Graveside services for Lessie Mae Norsworthy, 67, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from Waynesboro City Cemetery,
with Minister Queen Terrell officiating.
conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from Waynesboro City Cemetery,
with Minister Queen Terrell officiating.
Born on Nov. 20, 1957, she died on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at her
residence.
residence.
She is survived by her husband, Samuel Norsworthy; her sisters and
brothers-in-law, Bessie Russell, Jessie Russell, Elouise Dixon, Jessie
J. Chambers, Janet and L.C. Chambers and Patrice Chambers, all of
Waynesboro; her brothers, Lonnie C. Chambers and Sammy Lee Russell, both
of Waynesboro; her special niece, Christina Davis; her loving aunt,
Dorothy Rogers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
brothers-in-law, Bessie Russell, Jessie Russell, Elouise Dixon, Jessie
J. Chambers, Janet and L.C. Chambers and Patrice Chambers, all of
Waynesboro; her brothers, Lonnie C. Chambers and Sammy Lee Russell, both
of Waynesboro; her special niece, Christina Davis; her loving aunt,
Dorothy Rogers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luella Henderson and Lonnie J.
Chambers; her son, Thomas R. Norsworthy; four sisters, Dorothy Davis,
Albennie Williamson, Lillie McCann and Patricia A. McDougle; her
brother, James E. Chambers; and a niece, Kimberly Davis.
Chambers; her son, Thomas R. Norsworthy; four sisters, Dorothy Davis,
Albennie Williamson, Lillie McCann and Patricia A. McDougle; her
brother, James E. Chambers; and a niece, Kimberly Davis.
McDonald and Sons Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of
arrangements.
arrangements.
EDITH ISABEL ADCOCK SHOEMAKE
June 24, 1922-Jan. 17, 2025
Funeral services for Edith Isabel Adcock Shoemake, 102, of Waynesboro,
were conducted on Monday, June 20, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church, with Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Dave Moran, Jim McEachern and Kent
Miller officiating.
were conducted on Monday, June 20, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church, with Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Dave Moran, Jim McEachern and Kent
Miller officiating.
Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Born on June 24, 1922 in Philadelphia in Neshoba County, she was the
second child and only daughter of six children born to Jesse Martin
Adcock and Mary (Mae) Johnson Adcock. At age 13, her family relocated to
Ellisville.
second child and only daughter of six children born to Jesse Martin
Adcock and Mary (Mae) Johnson Adcock. At age 13, her family relocated to
Ellisville.
She attended and graduated from Jones County Agricultural High School in
Ellisville. In 1947, she was married to James E. Shoemake and became a
Wayne Countian.
Ellisville. In 1947, she was married to James E. Shoemake and became a
Wayne Countian.
She loved the Lord, was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church and an active member of the Junior Auxiliary of Gideon's
International.
Church and an active member of the Junior Auxiliary of Gideon's
International.
She was a Homemaker, providing love and support for her family, which
was her greatest joy. They were her life and treasure. She loved them
with all her heart and had many cherished memories. She will be
remembered as a sweet, kind and humble person with a warm smile, always
doing something for others. She was affectionately known as "Ma" to
the grandchildren and the great-grands. Her loving care and interest in
their activities continued throughout her long life. She will be sorely
missed.
was her greatest joy. They were her life and treasure. She loved them
with all her heart and had many cherished memories. She will be
remembered as a sweet, kind and humble person with a warm smile, always
doing something for others. She was affectionately known as "Ma" to
the grandchildren and the great-grands. Her loving care and interest in
their activities continued throughout her long life. She will be sorely
missed.
She died on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at Brookwood Villa Personal Care Home
in Waynesboro.
in Waynesboro.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Wayne Meeks
of Laurel; her daughter-in-law, Sheila Shoemake of Laurel; five
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Bobby and Missie Meeks of
Ellisville, Melody and Kendall Rigney of Laurel, Billy Meeks of Laurel,
Dusty Reynolds of Jackson and Laren and Martin Veillette McKee of Berea,
Ken.; eighth great-grandchildren and their respective spouses, Kaleb
Meeks of Boston, Mass., Dylan and Madeline Meeks of Ellisville, Ali and
Brayden Hodge of Laurel, Kate Rigney of Laurel, Evans, Asher and Tully
Reynolds of Jackson and Emilia McKee Veillette of Berea; one
great-great-grandchild, Robert Wayne Meeks III; and many nieces and
nephews.
of Laurel; her daughter-in-law, Sheila Shoemake of Laurel; five
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Bobby and Missie Meeks of
Ellisville, Melody and Kendall Rigney of Laurel, Billy Meeks of Laurel,
Dusty Reynolds of Jackson and Laren and Martin Veillette McKee of Berea,
Ken.; eighth great-grandchildren and their respective spouses, Kaleb
Meeks of Boston, Mass., Dylan and Madeline Meeks of Ellisville, Ali and
Brayden Hodge of Laurel, Kate Rigney of Laurel, Evans, Asher and Tully
Reynolds of Jackson and Emilia McKee Veillette of Berea; one
great-great-grandchild, Robert Wayne Meeks III; and many nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Martin and Mary (Mae)
Johnson Adcock; her husband of 71 years, James E. Shoemake; her son,
Reggie Shoemake; her brothers, Windol, Perry, Jesse O., Jacob Lamar and
Gaines Adcock; and a nephew, Brent Adcock.
Johnson Adcock; her husband of 71 years, James E. Shoemake; her son,
Reggie Shoemake; her brothers, Windol, Perry, Jesse O., Jacob Lamar and
Gaines Adcock; and a nephew, Brent Adcock.
Pallbearers were family members Kendall Rigney, Bobby Meeks, Billy
Meeks, Brayden Hodge, Wayne Meeks and Dylan Meeks. Honorary pallbearers
were Evans Reynolds, Asher Reynolds and Kaleb Meeks.
Meeks, Brayden Hodge, Wayne Meeks and Dylan Meeks. Honorary pallbearers
were Evans Reynolds, Asher Reynolds and Kaleb Meeks.
Donations in her memory may be made to Gideon's International.
The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to Renee
Grimes and her staff at Brookwood Villa for the tender, loving care
given to their loved one for the past six-and-a-half years. It was a
wonderful experience and you were a blessing.
Grimes and her staff at Brookwood Villa for the tender, loving care
given to their loved one for the past six-and-a-half years. It was a
wonderful experience and you were a blessing.
Also, the family wishes to express a sincere thanks to the staff of
Deaconness Hospice and its team with Dr. Chris Maulding and nurse
William for their dedicated support during their love one's final
days.
Deaconness Hospice and its team with Dr. Chris Maulding and nurse
William for their dedicated support during their love one's final
days.
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