Obituaries 07-24-25

DOROTHY KELLUM KIRKWOOD

May 10, 1931-July 18, 2025

Funeral services for Dorothy Kellum Kirkwood, 94, were conducted on 
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from Progress Assembly of God Church, with Rev. 
Scott Davis and Rev. Larry Smith officiating.

Interment followed at Progress Cemetery.

Born in Laurel on May 10, 1931 to Richard and Paralee Kellum, she was 
affectionately known as "Marna." Her life is definite by her faith 
and the ministry she has done with her family in churches throughout 
Mississippi and surrounding states. Even now, the legacy she leaves is 
that her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild have pastored in 
seven U.S. states, are missionaries in Europe and now ministering in 
conferences throughout the world. She often said, "My greatest joy is 
that my children are serving the Lord."

She became the church pianist when she was 14 after only six piano 
lessons. Over the years, countless churches and individuals were blessed 
by her singing and playing of both piano or bass guitar. She loved to 
sing in ensembles and choirs, where her clear alto made the group 
complete. In later years, her favorite pastime was watching Gaither 
Homecoming videos.

She died on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Keith and Gladys 
Kirkwood of Hurley, Tom and Patsy Kirkwood of Crystal Springs, Renee' 
and Larry Smith of Pontotoc, Richard and Rosanna Kirkwood of Ellisville 
and Greg and Sonya Kirkwood of McIntosh, Ala.; 13 grandchildren, 20 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Rev. Alton 
Kirkwood, the love of her life.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

SHIRLEY WILLIAMS

May 23, 1952-July 18, 2025

Funeral services for Shirley Williams, 73, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with 
Rev. Marvin Griffin and Rev. Rickey Williams officiating.

Interment followed at Christian Fellowship Cemetery in Waynesboro.

Born in Waynesboro on Friday, May 23, 1952 to the late Willie S. and 
Doshie Burgess Miller, she was a member of Christian Fellowship Church.

She died on Friday, July 18, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Tracey Williams 
of Waynesboro; her daughter, Rachel Wiley of Waynesboro; two sisters, 
Margaret Street and Betty Donaldson, both of Waynesboro; her brother, 
Jamie Miller of Shubuta; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 
a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie S. and Doshie Burgess 
Miller; her daughter, Tina Williams; three sisters, Margie Gatlin, 
Juanita Griffin and Hattie Bell Odom; and three brothers, Douglas 
Miller, Lester Miller and Robert Miller.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

GENEVA KELLY

Oct. 20, 1938-July 17, 2025

Graveside services for Geneva Kelly, 86, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Monday, July 21, 2025 from Corinth Cemetery in Wayne County with Rev. 
Norman Nowell officiating,

Born in Waynesboro on Thursday, Oct. 20, 1938 to the late Dewitt 
Talmadge Long, Sr., and Verda Pitts Long, she was a member of Corinth 
Freewill Baptist Church.

She died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Pine View Health and 
Rehabilitation in Waynesboro,

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Johnny Ray Kelly and 
James and Carol Kelly, all of Waynesboro; two daughters, Donna Hopkins 
and Laura Kelly, both of Waynesboro; her sister, Annie Griffith of 
Waynesboro; her sister-in-law, Janet Long of Waynesboro; six 
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Samantha and Shane Kelly, 
Blake Kelly, Matt and Heather Owen, Amanda Hopkins, Brady and Felicia 
Kelly and Owen and Courtney Kelly; four great-grandchildren, Brayton 
Kelly, Anna Jay Kelly, Emerson Owen and Bryce Kelly; and a host of 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ray Kelly; her 
parents, Dewitt Talmadge Long, Sr., and Verda Pitts Long; three 
brothers, Leo Long, Talmadge Long, Jr., and Albert Long; and five 
sisters, Mary Nell Prince, Pauline Foxworth, Myrtle Holcomb, Mattie 
McIlwain and Voncile Verda Long.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

AUDREY LEE BOOBER

July 17, 1951-July 20, 2025

Graveside services for Audrey Lee Boober, 74, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Monday, July 21, 2025 from Boyles Chapel Cemetery in 
Waynesboro, with Rev. Ronald F. Boober officiating.

Born in Louisville on Tuesday, July 17, 1951 to the late Audrey Harrison 
Fuller and Ruby Lee Fuller, she died on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Wayne 
General Hospital.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Rev. Ronald F. Boober 
of Waynesboro; three children, Michelle Lee Chandler of Ellisville, 
Ellen Nicole Turner of Ovett and Ryan Francis Boober of Waynesboro; two 
sisters, Boyce Elizabeth Holifield and Mary Frances Davis, both of 
Waynesboro; five grandchildren, Ashley Waite, Alexis Chandler, Bryson 
Dozier, Blake Dozier and Lillee Dozier; and four great-grandchildren, 
Rowan, Landry, Luka and Sawyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Michael Aaron 
Mizell.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CALVIN HYATT

Feb. 14, 1957-July 17, 2025

Graveside services for Calvin Hyatt, 68, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, with 
Rev. Bo Farrior officiating.

Born in Amarillo, Texas, on Thursday, Feb. 14, 1957 to Rev. William 
"Bill" Hyatt and Dorothy "Dean" Hyatt Johnson, he worked as a 
Self-Employed Concrete Finisher.

He died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his 
loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lynn Hyatt of Waynesboro; 
his mother, Dorothy "Dean" Hyatt Johnson of Laurel; two sons, Chase 
Hyatt of Waynesboro and John Hyatt of Laurel; two daughters and a 
son-in-law, Jennifer and R.J. Spivery and Kyla Hyatt, all of Waynesboro; 
two brothers and a sister-in-law, Willie and Monica Hyatt of Seminary 
and Chris Hyatt of Laurel; and six grandchildren, Bentley Jones, Kylan 
Dumas, Gracelynn Hyatt, Saint Dumas and Jentri Spivery.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. William "Bill" Hyatt.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.