Obituaries 02-13-25

JOHN PAUL RIGNEY

July 6, 1937-Feb. 10, 2025

Graveside services for John Paul Rigney, 87, of Waynesboro, will be at 
11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in 
Buckatunna, with Rev. Larry Reynolds officiating.

Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, July 6, 1937 to the late Ides V. and 
Luther R. Rigney, he was a member of Buckatunna Free Will Baptist 
Church. He retired after 32 years as a Mail Carrier for the United 
States Postal Service.

He was a key member in founding and operating the Buckatunna Water Works 
Association. He will always be remembered for loving his girls, 
sons-in-law and grandchildren.

He died on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Tommy Kelley 
and Tamara and Larry Roach, all of Waynesboro; two brothers and a 
sister-in-law, C.J. Rigney of Waynesboro and L.V. and Darlene Rigney of 
Blytheville, Ark.; his sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Fred 
Hollinghead of Chicora; two granddaughters and their respective spouses, 
Jona and Corey Stevens of Waynesboro and Megan and Corey Hancock of 
Starkville; his grandson and his spouse, Toby and Kalin Roach of 
Fairhope, Ala.; and three great-grandchildren, Reese, Brantley and 
Millie Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Burgess Rigney; his parents, 
Ides V. and Luther R. Rigney; his daughter, Shirlene Rigney; two 
brothers, Ungay Rigney and David Rigney; and three sisters, Voncile 
Odom, Rebecca Giles and Lena Pearl Anderson.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

AUBREY TUCKER MCDILL

Jan. 30, 1985-Feb. 2, 2025

Funeral services for Aubrey Tucker McDill, 40, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 from West Shady Grove Baptist 
Church, with Brother Shawn Hales and Brother Greg Reiher officiating.

Interment followed at West Shady Grove Cemetery.

Born in Martinez, Calif., on Jan. 30, 1985, he was employed as an 
Oilfield Mechanic with Total Pump and Supply in Laurel.

He was a devoted husband and father. He loved and cared deeply for his 
family and friends. In his leisure time, he loved fishing, grilling and 
spending time with the people he loved most.

He was an avid Alabama football fan, as well as a New Orleans Saints 
fan; however, he was an even bigger fan of the Beat Four Youth Football 
Teams that he had the honor of coaching for several years. He loved the 
kids and was respected and loved by them in return.

He was a loyal friend to so many, and he had a personality that could 
light up any room, as well as a sense of humor like no other, and his 
laughter will be greatly missed.

He died on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 peacefully at his residence.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Amy McDill of Waynesboro; 
three sons, Colston Jase McDill, Conner Lee Wilson and Matthew Robert 
Wilson, all of Waynesboro; his mother and her spouse, Mary Fuller and 
Levan Davis of Waynesboro; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, 
Brandon and Alisha McDill of Waynesboro, Jamaal Davis of Waynesboro and 
Rafael and Sha Davis of State Line; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Wayne McDill; his 
sister, Lura Gail Arnold; his maternal grandparents, Aubrey and Ruby 
Fuller; and his paternal grandparents, J.T. and Bobby Joyce Street.

Pallbearers were Jonathan West, Jesse Carr, Adam Clements, Ray Smith, 
Joey Holifield and Bryan Hutcherson. Honorary pallbearers were his 
friends and crew from Total Pump and Supply.

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA ANN ODOM

Jan. 15, 1962-Jan. 23, 2025

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Odom, 63, of Laurel, were conducted on 
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 from Christian Valley Baptist Church in Laurel, 
with Rev. James E. McLaurin officiating.

interment followed at Bethlehem Cemetery.

Born on Jan. 15, 1962, she worked for Mar-Jac in Hattiesburg.

She died on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in 
Hattiesburg.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Samantha 
Odom of San Antonio, Texas, and Mario Odom of Hattiesburg; two daughters 
and a son-in-law, Jennifer Odom Neal of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Kanikka 
and Andre McDonald of Petal; a special friend in Rufus Tolbert of 
Laurel; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Yolanda Odom, 
Jackie "Bobo" and Dorothy Odom, Ronnie Odom, Roger Lee Odom, Billy 
Ray Odom of Shubuta, Willie and Dorothy Odom of Brent, Ala.; and John H. 
Odom of Quitman; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie Nell Fleming of 
Jackson, Wilma R. and Leonard Williams of Miami, Fla.; and Geneca Odom 
of Shubuta; 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of 
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Shauntel Odom; her parents, Leroy 
and Bessie R. Odom; her brothers, Dennis R. and Roy S. Odom; and her 
sisters, Nellie R. Odom and Bobbie Jean Leggett.

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

MICHAEL DAVIS

June 12, 1970-Jan. 21, 2025

Funeral services for Michael Davis, 54, of Lenior, Tenn., and formerly 
of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 from the Chapel 
of Turner Funeral Home, with Rev. Willie A. Kinslow officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on June 12, 1970, he was an Operator in the finishing removal 
business.

He died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak 
Ridge, Tenn.

He is survived by his son, Michael Deshun Davis of Laurel; four 
daughters, Ebony Davis of Meridian, Christina Lacey of Columbus, Ga., 
Myesha Davis of Waynesboro and Tykra Davis of Lenoir; four brothers and 
three sisters-in-law, Travis and Andrea McFarland of Heidelberg, 
Rodderick Davis of Waynesboro, Tyrone and Valerie Henderson of Collins 
and Jerome and Samantha Henderson of Magee; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Pamela and Jermaine McLaughlin and Stephanie McFarland, 
all of Waynesboro; and his fiance, Pamela Harris of Lenoir.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three grandchildren.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT CHARLES "MIDNIGHT"

MCDOUGLE, JR.

Jan. 31, 1968-Jan. 23, 2025

Funeral services for Robert Charles "Midnight" McDougle, Jr., 56, of 
Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 from Pineville 
Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. George Barnett officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Jan. 31, 1968, he was Maintenance Worker at Quickway in 
Waynesboro.

He died on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 at South Central Regional Medical 
Center in Laurel.

He is survived by his daughter, Lyndaisha McDougle of Buckatunna; and 
his sisters, Ruthie Walker, Mary Rankin, Amanda McDougle, Kim McDougle, 
Esther McDougle, all of Buckatunna, and Rosemary Vale and Elizabeth 
Gandy, both of Waynesboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CLIFFORD EARL "TUT" "CUTTAH" HUNDLEY

Sept. 7, 1958-Jan. 19, 2025

Funeral services for Clifford Earl "Tut" "Cuttah" Hundley, 66, 
of Waynesboro were conducted on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from St. Luke 
Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald E. Miller officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on Sept. 7, 1958, he was an Auto Mechanic.

He died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his brothers, Ulyles Clifford Hundley of Alexandria, 
La., Phelix C. Hundley of Hattiesburg, Dave C. Hundley, Ernest A. 
Taylor, Thomas "Bumble Bee" Blakely, all of Waynesboro, and Michael 
"Mike" Blakely of Anchorage, Ak.; and his sisters, Elizabeth A. 
"Libby" Jones of Pahokee, Fla., Abbie Hayes, Lois "Ree" Blakely 
and Debra "Debbie" Taylor-Davis, all of Waynesboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his grandmother, a 
nephew and a sister.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN L. RAMEY

May 18, 1961-Jan. 19, 2025

Funeral services for John L. Ramey, 63, of Waynesboro, were conducted on 
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist Church, with 
Rev. Jaylon Hundley officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on May 18, 1961, he was a Self-Employed Carpenter.

He died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Mary D. Ramey; his sons and daughter-in-law, 
Jonic Arrington and John Leron and Meke Jackson, all of Waynesboro; his 
daughter, Gasha Arrington of Texas; his sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Barbara Hall of Albany, N.Y., Cathy and James Jackson of Waynesboro, 
Teresa and Patrick Washington of Waynesboro, Lisa and Douglas McGill and 
Dora Ramey, all of Waynesboro; 10 grandchildren, two 
great-grandchildren; and his mother, Mary Catherine Ramey.

He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and a sister.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

NANCY EVERETT

Sept. 6, 1952-Jan. 18, 2025

Funeral services for Nancy Everett, 72, of Waynesboro, were conducted on 
Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 from Antioch Baptist Church, with Rev. Eddie 
Trotter, Sr., officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Sept. 6, 1952, she was an Eligibility Worker with the Department 
of Human Services.

She died on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in 
Hattiesburg.

She is survived by her husband, Rochester Everett; her daughter and 
son-in-law, Lindsay and Christian EVerette Stanton; her brother, Sol 
Chambers; her sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley Butler, Luetrisua E. 
and Lester Norman and Alethea Howard; two grandchildren and her 
stepfather, Ollie Chambers, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her special foster 
mother and father, a brother, a sister and two sons.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR LEE "MOOT" JORDAN

Feb. 10, 1967-Jan. 17, 2025

Funeral services for Arthur Lee "Moot" Jordan, 57, of Waynesboro, 
were conducted on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 from the Chapel of Turner 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Christopher West officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on Feb. 10, 1967, he was a Truck Driver with Southeast Ready Mix.

He died on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his son, Joshua Estes; his brother and sister-in-law, 
Alvin and Lisa Jordan; and his sisters and brother-in-law, Nellie and 
Robert Gaines and Dorothy Pittman.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

MABLE EARL HUNDLEY

March 19, 1953-Jan. 19, 2025

Funeral services for Mable Earl Hundley, 71, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist 
Church, with Rev. Jaylon Hundley (eulogist) and Rev. Alfred James 
(officiant) officiating.

Interment followed at Sandfield Cemetery.

Born on March 19, 1953, she was a Retiree of Sunbeam Oster and Owner of 
The Embassy (later Night Tracks) Night Club.

She died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at University Medical Center in 
Jackson.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Julius and Jessica 
Hundley of Waynesboro; his daughter, Kyla "Peaches" Hundley of 
Waynesboro; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and 
five sisters.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

JA'ONI BLAKELY

March 16, 2011-Jan. 12, 2025

Funeral services for Ja'Oni Blakely, 13, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, with 
Rev. Donald E. Miller officiating.

Interment followed at New West Cemetery.

Born on March 16, 2011, he was a Student.

He died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his grandmother, Katonya Woods; his great-grandmother, 
Sylvia Woods; his brother, Jermarious Blakely; and his sisters, Katyra 
McDougle and Phoenix McClure.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother and adoptive mother, Ruby 
Pickens, who joined him in death.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

RUBY J. BLAKELY PICKENS

Dec. 16, 1959-Jan. 12, 2025

Funeral services for Ruby J. Blakely Pickens, 65, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist 
Church, with Rev. Donald Miller officiating.

Interment followed at New West Cemetery.

Born on Dec. 16, 1959, she was a Cook at Robinson Street Cafe.

She died on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her sons, Keon Smith and Michael and Elaine Altman 
Smith; her daughter, Arica S. Smith; her brothers, Clifford Hundley, 
Earnest Taylor, Thomas Blakely and Michael Blakely; her sisters, Abbie 
Hayes, Lois Blakely, Debra Taylor and Elizabeth A. Jones; and 10 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons and her grandson, who 
she adopted, Ja'Oni Blakely, who joined her in death.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

TERRY LEE TURNER, SR.

April 5, 1954-Jan. 3, 2025

Funeral services for Terry Lee Turner, Sr., 70, of Columbus, Ohio and 
formerly of Silas, Ala., were conducted on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 from 
Zion Chapel AME Church in Millry, with Pastor Franklin Robinson 
officiating.

Interment followed at Turner Cemetery.

Born on April 5, 1954, he was a Computer Operator.

He died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his sons, Tracy Turner, Terry Turner, Jr., and 
Torrence Turner, all of Columbus, Ohio; his brothers and sisters-in-law, 
A.D. and Hattie Turner of Millry, Earvin Turner of Sandusky, Ohio, 
Curtis and Trish Turner and Bobby and Princess Turner, all of Columbus, 
Ohio; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel McKeller of Sandusky, 
Minnie and Ronnie Donald and Carrie Frost, all of Millry and Stella and 
Willie Sims of Toxey, Ala.; and five grandchildren.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

RHONDA LYNETTE DENSON

July 25, 1970-Jan. 1, 2025

Funeral services for Rhonda Lynette Denson, 54, of State Line, were 
conducted on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 from Mt. Olive Baptist Church in 
State Line, with Rev. Cedric Smith officiating.

Interment followed at Simpson Cemetery.

Born on July 25, 1970, she was a Manager at Clark's Exxon in State 
Line.

She died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in State Line.

She is survived by her daughters, Ma'Lisea Ellington of Milledgeville, 
Ga., and Eboni Johnson and Alexandria Johnson, both of State Line; her 
brother and sister-in-law, James and Tracey Denson of Stockbridge, Ga.; 
three grandchildren and her mother, Esther Denson of State Line.

She was preceded in death by her father, her paternal grandparents, her 
maternal grandparents, an uncle and an aunt.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

PRINCE BLAKELY

March 17, 1957-Jan. 5, 2025

Funeral services for Prince Blakely, 67, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home, with 
Rev. Willie Kinslow officiating.

Interment followed at New West Cemetery.

Born on March 17, 1957, he was a Logger.

He died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie Carter Blakely; his sons and 
daughters-in-law, Christopher and Vakerri Blakely of Brandon and Timothy 
and Stephanie Blakely of Quitman; his daughters and son-in-law, Whitney 
and Craig Chambers of Hattiesburg and Kristy Chambers of Waynesboro; his 
brothers, Willie James Hall of Waynesboro and Joe Earl Jackson of 
Columbus, Ohio; his sisters and brother-in-law, Gloria and Bobby Everett 
of Waynesboro, Annett Curtis of Hampton, Va., and Yvonne Holley of 
Biloxi; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, a brother, three 
sisters, an uncial, an aunt and his grandparents.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLIE GRAY

Oct. 1, 1945-Dec. 28, 2024

Funeral services for Charlie Gray, 79, of Waynesboro, were conducted on 
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 
with Rev. John Lacey officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Oct. 1, 1945, he was a Retired Logger and the last surviving 
member of the Heavenly Gospel Singers' Quartet.

He died on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital in 
Hattiesburg.

He is survived by his wife, Dorinda Pou Gray; his son and 
daughter-in-law, Charles and Zanetia Henry; his stepson and his spouse, 
James and Cathy Henry; two stepdaughters and their respective spouse, 
Jackie and David Howard and Latanya Pou; his sitters and brother-in-law, 
Hattie Gray and Mary Gray, both of Waynesboro, and Naomi and Randy 
Gray-Sims of Overland Park, Kan.; three grandchildren and five 
step-grandchildren.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ELIJAH BELL ROBINSON, JR.

Oct. 21, 1964-Dec. 24, 2024

Graveside services for Elijah Bell Robinson, Jr., 60, of Waynesboro, 
were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 from Dubose Cemetery in 
Jackson, Ala., with Rev. George Barnett officiating.

Born on Oct. 21, 1964, he was a Road Construction Laborer.

He died on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his son, Cenario Delijah Arrington of Quitman; his 
daughters, Ashley Nicole Robinson and Kandice Chantal Robinson-Lampley, 
both of Waynesboro; and eight grandchildren.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

KEOWN LEVAR PICKENS

Dec. 14, 1977-Dec. 28, 2024

Funeral services for Keown Levar Pickens, 47, of Meridianville, Ala., 
and formerly of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 
from New Vision Outreach Ministry in Waynesboro, with Deacon Anthony 
Howard, Sr., officiating.

Interment followed at Jordan Family Cemetery.

Born on Dec. 14, 1977, he was CEO of K&T Hauling, LLC.

He died on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Tara Pickens of Meridianville; his son, 
Keown Pickens, Jr., of Huntsville, Ala.; his daughters and son-in-law, 
Desandra and Chris Walton of Macon, Ga., and Kiara Appleton, 
Meridianville; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Caroline 
Howard, Sr., of Upper Marlboro, Md., Keith B and Ann Howard, Sr., of 
Grenada and Antwaun and Crystal Howard of Waynesboro; three 
grandchildren; his mother, Dorothy Jean Jordan Howard of Waynesboro; and 
two goddaughters, Lakyla Clevelan and Alynah Scott.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, two aunts and four uncles.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

EULA C. POWE-JORDAN

April 4, 1926-Dec. 21, 2024

Funeral services for Eula C. Powe-Jordan, 98, of the DeSoto community in 
Shubuta, were conducted on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 from Little Rock AME 
Church in Shubuta, with Rev. William Murphy officiating.

Interment followed at Mt. Levy Cemetery in Matherville.

Born on April 4, 1926, she was a Retired Domestic Caretaker.

She died on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Ada Wise of 
Cleveland, Ohio, Mildred Cooley and Christine Powe, both of Shubuta, and 
Bobby Fay and Ricky Banks of Melvin, Ala..

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers and 
a sister.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ROGER WORSHAM

Aug. 28, 1970-Dec. 23, 2024

Memorial services for Roger Worsham, 54, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 from the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home, with 
Rev. Cecil Jackson officiating.

Born on Aug. 28, 1970, he was an Employee of Sanderson Farms.

He died on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by several siblings.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ANNIE LEE WITHERSPOON

Oct. 31, 1953-Dec. 15, 2024

Funeral services for Annie Lee Witherspoon, 71, of Silas, Ala., were 
conducted on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 from Gin Creek Missionary Baptist 
Church in Gilbertown, Ala., with Rev. Lewis Jefferson officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Oct. 31, 1953, she was a Domestic Engineer.

She died on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital in 
Hattiesburg.

She is survived by her sons, Willie Witherspoon, Jr., and Marvin 
Witherspoon; her daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Jerome Harris 
and Saundra and Lee Adams; her sister and brother-in-law, Pauline 
Campbell and Gene H. Ash, Sr.; 11 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

MINISTER JUANITA PACKER

Nov. 17, 1954-Dec. 20, 2024

Funeral services for Minister Juanita Packer, 70, of Moss Point and 
formerly of State Line, were conducted on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 from 
Union Baptist Church in Pascagoula, with Pastor Larry Hawkins 
officiating.

Interment followed at State Line Cemetery.

Born on Nov. 17, 1954, she was a Retired Seamstress and Minister.

She died on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Toriano and Velma 
Packer and Tyrante Packer; her daughter, Chastity Packer; her brother 
and sister-in-law, Addison and Cassandra Leverette, Jr.; her sisters, 
Bobby Jean Leverette and Mary Alice Leverette; seven grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, 
two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CODY DEMARCUS WHITFIELD

July 19, 1989-Dec. 5, 2024

Funeral services for Cody Demarcus Whitfield, 35, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, with Rev. John Lacey officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on July 19, 1989, he was Owner of Whitfield's Concrete Finishing, 
LLC.

He died on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by his sons, Cayden and KeMarcus Whitfield of Waynesboro; 
his brother, Irvin Whitfield of Waynesboro; his sisters and their 
spouses, Angelia and Nicole Jones of Dallas, Texas, Tesha and Charles 
Chambers and Shenita and Roger Daye, all of Nashville, Tenn., Alexis 
Whitfield of Dallas and Crystal Whitfield of Waynesboro; and his mother, 
Sherry Lynn Whitfield of Waynesboro.

He was preceded in death by his father, his grandmother, two aunts and 
two uncles.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DERRICK CORDELL HARRIS

Oct. 23, 1978-NOV. 22, 2024

Funeral services for Derrick Cordell Harris, 46, of Chicora, were 
conducted on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 from Chicora United Missionary 
Baptist Church in Buckatunna, with Bishop Karl Rogers officiating.

Interment followed at Chicora/Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Born on Oct. 23, 1978, he was a Laborer.

He died on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at Parchman.

He is survived by his sons, Noah Collingsworth and Dante Sillavan; his 
daughters and their respective spouses, La'Nell Kelley, Miranda and 
Breanna Collinsworth and Courtney Harris; his brothers, Tommy Harris, 
Rodney Harris, Calvin Harris and Joseph Harris; his sister, Glenda 
Harris; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his oldest brother, his 
paternal grandmother and his maternal grandparents.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

EDWARD CHARLES TAYLOR

Dec. 11, 1950-Nov. 20, 2024

Funeral services for Edward Charles Taylor, 73, of Buckatunna, were 
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 from Philadelphia Missionary 
Baptist Church, with Rev. Darron Chapman officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Dec. 11, 1950, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the 
Vietnam War, and was a Foreman with Kimberly Clark. He was a Director on 
the Buckatunna Water Board and a Sunday School Superintendent and 
Trustee at Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church.

He died on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at St. Dominic's Hospital in 
Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Armender Banks Taylor; his sons and 
daughter-in-law, Edward Taylor and Thad and Jacqueline Taylor; his 
daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Rufus Wright, Stephanie and Fred 
Daniels and Tawanna and Spencer Davis; his brother and sister-in-law, Ed 
W. and Mafalda Taylor; and his sister, Willie E. Taylor.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ELEANER KIRKSEY-BETTIS

March 9, 1937-Nov. 5, 2024

Funeral services for Eleaner Kirksey-Bettis, 87, of Shubuta, were 
conducted on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 from Zion Chapel United Methodist 
Church in Crandall, with Pastor Marjorie Walker and Rev. Willie Kinslow 
officiating.

Interment followed at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Carmichael.

Born on March 9, 1937, she was a Domestic Worker and former Employee of 
Hanson Scale Company.

She died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin Bettis of Shubuta; her son, 
Benjamin Kirksey of Jackson; her daughters, Laurren and Loreen Bettis of 
Shubuta; her sisters, Lessie Kirksey and Pearlie Mae Ellis, both of 
Chicago, Ill.' and a grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, a sister and six 
brothers.

CARRIE LOUISE DAVIS

Feb. 19, 1927-Oct. 27, 2024

Funeral services for Carrie Louise Davis, 97, of Port Gibson and 
formerly of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 
New West Point Baptist Church, with Rev. Willie Kinslow officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on Feb. 19, 1927, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at her residence.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ollie and Ollie Mae 
Carter, Jasper and Melissa Davis, Ronnie Davis and Bobby Davis, all of 
Waynesboro; her daughters and son-in-law, Linda F. Davis of Waynesboro 
and Priscilla and Willie McDaniels of Port Gibson; and a host of 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two daughters, 
two sons, five brothers and three sisters.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.