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Obituaries 04-24-25
April 22, 2025
IVAN Q. EUBANKS
Dec. 5, 1942-April 21, 2025
Funeral services for Ivan Q. Eubanks, 82, of Helena, Ala., will be at 2
p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home,
with Rev. Michael Stevenson officiating. Visitation will be from 12-2
p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home,
with Rev. Michael Stevenson officiating. Visitation will be from 12-2
p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Serenity
Gardens Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Gardens Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Lucedale on Saturday, Dec. 5, 1942 to the late Floyd J. Eubanks
and Earnestine Cooley Eubanks, he served in the United States Army and
was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
and Earnestine Cooley Eubanks, he served in the United States Army and
was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He was a long-time member of H.S. Stansel Masonic Lodge, where he was a
Past Master and served as Secretary. He retired as a Self-Employed
Forester.
Past Master and served as Secretary. He retired as a Self-Employed
Forester.
He died on Monday, April 21, 2025 at UAB Family Medical West in McCalla,
Ala.
Ala.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan J. and Holly
Eubanks of Brandson; his daughter and son-in-law, Robin L. and Aaron
Rogers of Helena; his brother and sister-in-law, Lemuel and Nita Eubanks
of El Lago, Texas; his sister, Julia E. Cloy of Jackson; and seven
grandchildren, Phillip Cheyne Eubanks, Matthew Donavan Eubanks, Jacob
Bennett Eubanks, Jenna Noelle Eubanks, Haley Elizabeth Rogers, William
Evans Rogers and Jack Aaron Rogers.
Eubanks of Brandson; his daughter and son-in-law, Robin L. and Aaron
Rogers of Helena; his brother and sister-in-law, Lemuel and Nita Eubanks
of El Lago, Texas; his sister, Julia E. Cloy of Jackson; and seven
grandchildren, Phillip Cheyne Eubanks, Matthew Donavan Eubanks, Jacob
Bennett Eubanks, Jenna Noelle Eubanks, Haley Elizabeth Rogers, William
Evans Rogers and Jack Aaron Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Eubanks; his parents,
Earnestine Cooley and Floyd J. Eubanks; two brothers, Zelton Eubanks and
Verkuel Eubanks; and two sisters, Melva E. Siddon and Lois E. Lawton.
Earnestine Cooley and Floyd J. Eubanks; two brothers, Zelton Eubanks and
Verkuel Eubanks; and two sisters, Melva E. Siddon and Lois E. Lawton.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
OSCAR VAN "O.V." WILLIAMS
April 30, 1940-April 16, 2025
Funeral services for Oscar Van "O.V." Williams, 84, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Rickey Williams officiating.
conducted on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Rickey Williams officiating.
Interment followed at Lowery Cemetery in Wayne County.
Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, April 30, 1940 to the late Oscar
Williams, Sr., and Dora E. Williams, he retired as a Truck Driver with
Miller Transporters, Inc.
Williams, Sr., and Dora E. Williams, he retired as a Truck Driver with
Miller Transporters, Inc.
He died on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his
loving family.
loving family.
He is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Terry Williams
and Clifford and Rene Williams, all of Waynesboro, Chris and Jennifer
Williams of Branford, Fla., and Bryan and Selena Williams of Laurel;
four daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra Williams, Janet Headlee and
Trisha Williams, all of Waynesboro, and Jennifer and Nickey Jordan of
Buckatunna; 26 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, four
great-great-grandchildren, an honorary daughter, Connie Williams of
Waynesboro; and his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Louis Foxworth of
Waynesboro.
and Clifford and Rene Williams, all of Waynesboro, Chris and Jennifer
Williams of Branford, Fla., and Bryan and Selena Williams of Laurel;
four daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra Williams, Janet Headlee and
Trisha Williams, all of Waynesboro, and Jennifer and Nickey Jordan of
Buckatunna; 26 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, four
great-great-grandchildren, an honorary daughter, Connie Williams of
Waynesboro; and his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Louis Foxworth of
Waynesboro.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Williams; his
parents, Dora E. and Oscar A. Williams, Sr.; four brothers, Oscar A.
"Bill" Williams, Hershel "Lit" Williams, Prentis Ray Williams and Hugh
Wayne Williams; five sisters, Mable Snellrove, Masie Langley, Grace
Burgess, Mary Styron and Lillie Williams; a great-granddaughter, Zoey
Hilverding; and a great-grandson, Kolby Miller.
parents, Dora E. and Oscar A. Williams, Sr.; four brothers, Oscar A.
"Bill" Williams, Hershel "Lit" Williams, Prentis Ray Williams and Hugh
Wayne Williams; five sisters, Mable Snellrove, Masie Langley, Grace
Burgess, Mary Styron and Lillie Williams; a great-granddaughter, Zoey
Hilverding; and a great-grandson, Kolby Miller.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
TIMOTHY "TIMP" JOHNSON, SR.
Jan. 10, 1963-April 2, 2025
Funeral services for Timothy "Timp" Johnson, Sr., 62, of Shubuta, were
conducted on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from Mt. Levy U.M. Church in
Matherville, with Elder Eddie Land, Jr., and Dr. Marjorie Walker
officiating.
conducted on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from Mt. Levy U.M. Church in
Matherville, with Elder Eddie Land, Jr., and Dr. Marjorie Walker
officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Jan. 10, 1963, he was a Window Installer.
He died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Regency Hospital in Meridian.
He is survived by his wife, Carmen Foster Williams; three sons and a
daughter-in-law, Timothy and PriAnna Johnson, Jr., of White Springs,
Fla., Artance, Sr., and Zarron; five brothers and three sisters-in-law,
O.B. and Annie Johnson, Willie Early and Pinkie Johnson of Hialeah,
Fla., Kirk and Beth Godfrey of Miami, Fla., Stephen Godfrey of Homewood,
Ill., and Scott Godfrey of Silas, Ala.; eight grandchildren; his mother,
Mary Ellen Godfrey; his life partner, Rose Williams; a goddaughter and
two godsons.
daughter-in-law, Timothy and PriAnna Johnson, Jr., of White Springs,
Fla., Artance, Sr., and Zarron; five brothers and three sisters-in-law,
O.B. and Annie Johnson, Willie Early and Pinkie Johnson of Hialeah,
Fla., Kirk and Beth Godfrey of Miami, Fla., Stephen Godfrey of Homewood,
Ill., and Scott Godfrey of Silas, Ala.; eight grandchildren; his mother,
Mary Ellen Godfrey; his life partner, Rose Williams; a goddaughter and
two godsons.
He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents and a son,
Charles Darod.
Charles Darod.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SHERRY JEAN HARRISON CHANCELLOR
July 31, 1957-April 14, 2025
Graveside services for Sherry Jean Harrison Chancellor, 67, of Laurel,
were conducted on Friday, April 18, 2025 from Shirley Place Cemetery in
Wayne County, with Rev. Bill Myers officiating.
were conducted on Friday, April 18, 2025 from Shirley Place Cemetery in
Wayne County, with Rev. Bill Myers officiating.
She was born in Laurel on Wednesday, July 31, 1957 to the late Arthur L.
Harrison and Myrtle Busby Harrison.
Harrison and Myrtle Busby Harrison.
She died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, James "Chester" Chancellor, Jr. of
Laurel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sherman E. and Wanda Harrison
and James Troy and Beverly Harrison, all of Laurel; her sister and
brother-in-law, Margaret and Eddie Myrick of Laurel; six nieces and
nephews, Steven Harrison, Tony Harrison, David Harrison, Jason Harrison,
Lynn Harrison and Terri White; 11 great-nieces and nephews; and seven
great-great-nieces and nephews.
Laurel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sherman E. and Wanda Harrison
and James Troy and Beverly Harrison, all of Laurel; her sister and
brother-in-law, Margaret and Eddie Myrick of Laurel; six nieces and
nephews, Steven Harrison, Tony Harrison, David Harrison, Jason Harrison,
Lynn Harrison and Terri White; 11 great-nieces and nephews; and seven
great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle Busby and Arthur L.
Harrison.
Harrison.
Pallbearers were James Troy Harrison, Tony Harrison, Blake Taylor,
Steven Harrison, Davis Harrison and Jason Harrison.
Steven Harrison, Davis Harrison and Jason Harrison.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
CURTIS WAYNE "CURT" PITTS
Sept. 16, 1946-April 15, 2025
Funeral services for Curtis Wayne "Curt" Pitts, 78, of Clara, were
conducted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Paul Harris officiating.
conducted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Paul Harris officiating.
Interment followed at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Waynesboro on Monday, Sept. 16, 1946 to the late Curtis Pitts
and Mattie "Tess" Carter, he served in the United States National Guard.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
and Mattie "Tess" Carter, he served in the United States National Guard.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator and Purchasing Agent for T.K.
Stanley, Inc.
Stanley, Inc.
He will be remembered by his loving family for his love of music,
playing guitar, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and
friends.
playing guitar, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and
friends.
He died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his
loving family.
loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean Holley Pitts of
Clara; his daughter and son-in-law, Donna Jean Pitts and Mike Stevens of
Clara; his sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Ken Freeman of Pearland,
Texas; his grandsons and their spouses, Brandon Wayne and Taylor Stevens
and Matthew Aaron and Karleigh Stevens, all of Clara; two
great-grandchildren, Bryson Wayne Stevens and Addison Holley Stevens;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
Clara; his daughter and son-in-law, Donna Jean Pitts and Mike Stevens of
Clara; his sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Ken Freeman of Pearland,
Texas; his grandsons and their spouses, Brandon Wayne and Taylor Stevens
and Matthew Aaron and Karleigh Stevens, all of Clara; two
great-grandchildren, Bryson Wayne Stevens and Addison Holley Stevens;
and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was perceived in death by his mother, Mattie "Tess" Carter; and his
father, Curtis Pitts.
father, Curtis Pitts.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
JOHNNIE MAE GANDY
July 17, 1944-April 4, 2025
Funeral services for Johnnie Mae Gandy, 80, of Waynesboro, were
conducted on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Missionary
Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry Pickens officiating.
conducted on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from Pleasant Grove Missionary
Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry Pickens officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on July 17, 1944, she was a retired housekeeper.
She died on Friday, April 4, 2025 at University of Mississippi Medical
Center in Jackson.
Center in Jackson.
She is survived by he husband, Breland, Gandy, Sr., of Waynesboro; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Breland and Alice Gandy, Jr., of Waynesboro
and Nakia and Sharetta Gandy of Atlanta, Ga.; her daughter, Debra Gandy
of Miami, Fla.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Burna and All
Figgers, Eddie Mae Everett, Gretta Pray and Jan and Rayford Worsham; 10
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
sons and daughters-in-law, Breland and Alice Gandy, Jr., of Waynesboro
and Nakia and Sharetta Gandy of Atlanta, Ga.; her daughter, Debra Gandy
of Miami, Fla.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Burna and All
Figgers, Eddie Mae Everett, Gretta Pray and Jan and Rayford Worsham; 10
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, a sister and a brother.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
OLLIE MAE POLK-CARTER
Oct. 19, 1934-March 29, 2025
Funeral services for Ollie Mae Polk-Carter, 90, of Shubuta, were
conducted on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
Church, with Rev. Terry Jones officiating.
conducted on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
Church, with Rev. Terry Jones officiating.
Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Born on Oct. 19, 1934, she was retired as a Grocery Clerk.
She died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Cheryl Polk;
three brothers and a sister-in-law, James Polk, Willie Polk and John
Wesley "J.W." and Susie Polk; three sisters, Irene Polk, Ida Lee Polk
and Pauline Bade; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
three brothers and a sister-in-law, James Polk, Willie Polk and John
Wesley "J.W." and Susie Polk; three sisters, Irene Polk, Ida Lee Polk
and Pauline Bade; four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter and
two brothers.
two brothers.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.turnerfuneralhomems.com.
Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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