Obituaries 08-14-25

VIRGIE ALBERTA HEIDELBERG

Nov. 25, 1947-Aug. 7, 2025

Funeral services for Virgie Alberta Heidelberg, 77, of Quitman, will be 
at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 from Tribulation Baptist Church in 
Shubuta, with Rev. Darrin Thomas officiating.

Interment will follow at Davenport Cemetery.

Born on Nov. 25, 1947, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at her residence.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

BOBBY JOE MCLENDON

Aug. 1, 1960-Aug. 6, 2025

Funeral services for Bobby Joe McLendon, 65, of Quitman, will be at 11 
a.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 from First Church of the Nazarene in 
Quitman, with Rev. Reynaldo Hopkins officiating. Visitation will be from 
10-11 a.m. at the church.

Following the funeral service, interment will be at Archusa Memorial 
Gardens in Quitman.

Born on Aug. 1, 1960, he was a former Pulpwood Laborer.

He died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 at Diversicare of Quitman.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

JEFFERY TODD MILLER

June 12, 1970-Aug. 3, 2025

Funeral services for Jeffery Todd Miller, 55, of Waynesboro, will be at 
1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 from Sweet Hope Missionary Baptist 
church, with Rev. Willie E. Rankins officiating. Visitation will be from 
2-6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 from the Parlor of Turner Funeral 
Home.

Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Waynesboro 
Cemetery.

Born on June 12, 1970, he was an employee with Scotch Lumber Company and 
also owned his own landscaping business.

He died on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 in Waynesboro.

He is survived by his fiance, Niwatha Gandy; his sons, James Miller and 
Erin "Quez" Davis; his daughters, Brittani Miller and Tashonna 
Miller; his brothers, Scott, Eric and Toland Miller and Andre Everett; 
his sisters, Trenita Figgers and Gwendolyn Spencer; his mother, Johnnie 
Miller; 10 grandchildren and a grandson on the way.

He was preceded in death by his father.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

LUE SENDY STEVENS

June 12, 1947-Aug. 10, 2025

Graveside services for Lue Sendy Stevens, 78, of Waynesboro and formerly 
of Shubuta, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 from Cokes 
Chapel Cemetery in Vossburg. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, 
Aug. 15, 2025 from the Parlor of Turner Funeral Home.

Born on June 12, 1947, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation 
Center in Waynesboro.

She is survived by her brothers, Raymond Stevens, Mozell Stevens, Bobby 
Stevens, Paul Stevens, Glendale Stevens, Shelton Stevens and Lou Bert 
Stevens; three grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.

JEANNETTE JONES

April 6, 1937-Aug. 7, 2025

Funeral services for Jeannette Jones, 88, of Shubuta, were conducted on 
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 from Chapparal Baptist Church in Wayne County, 
with Rev. Fawzy Shorrosh officiating. 

Interment followed at Chapparal Cemetery in Waynesboro.

Born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, April 6, 1937 to the late J. Curt and 
Lois Johnson, she was a member of Chapparal Baptist Church. She retired 
as a Self-Employed Cosmetologist.

She will also be remembered by her family for her love of cooking and 
gardening.

She died on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her 
loving family.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Robin Jones of Shubuta; three sons 
and two daughters-in-law, Bobby and Kay Jones, Steve and Sharlene Jones 
and Stan Jones, all of Waynesboro; five grandchildren and their 
respective spouses, Natalie and Tucker Walley, Dr. Randy and Andrea 
Jones, Robby and Dr. Sara Jones, Starren Jones and Ricco Jordan; and 
seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Curt and Lois Johnson; her 
brother, Joe Johnson; and a grandson, Cheston Jones.

Pallbearers were Tucker Walley, Robby Jones, Dr. Randy Jones, Raymond 
Payne, Mark Johnson and Brooks Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce 
Young and Butch Jenkins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blair E. Batson 
Children's Hospital in Jackson.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

(INFANT) JAYDA HENDERSON

July 12, 2025-July 23, 2025

Funeral services for Infant Jayda Henderson, of Waynesboro, 11 days, 
were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 from Mt. Levy U.M. Church in 
Matherville, with Rev. Larry Pickens and Pastor Jarvis McGruder 
officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on July 12, 2025, she died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at South 
Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel.

She is survived by her parents, Andreea Hoze and Octavious Henderson; 
her brother, Jayden Amori Henderson; her sister, Janelle Lavon 
Henderson; her grandparents, Teresa and Ronnie McDonald, Bryant Hoze, 
Monique Henderson and Rich and Eddie Rich; and her great-grandparents, 
Lesia and Robert Warren and Sandra and James Osborn.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents and an uncle.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

LUTHER BEARD, JR.

Aug. 25, 1932-Aug. 5, 2025

Funeral services for Luther Beard, Jr., 92, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 from Trinity First Baptist Church in 
Waynesboro, with Rev. Tom Walker officiating. 

Interment followed at Trinity First Baptist Cemetery.

Born in Waynesboro on Thursday, Aug. 25, 1932 to the late Luther Beard, 
Sr., and Helen Beard, he was a member of Trinity First Baptist Church. 
He retired as an Insurance Agent for Liberty National Life insurance 
Company.

He died on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at Brookwood Villa Personal Care Home 
in Waynesboro.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie Lois Beard of Clara; his daughter and 
son-in-law, Karen and Allen Broadhead of Demopolis, Ala.; his son, 
LaDale Beard of Braxton; his sister, Inez Martin of Waynesboro; and 
three grandchildren and their respective spouses, Brandie and Austin 
Davis, Alicia and Robert Brown and Justin Beard.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christene Beard; his parents, 
Luther Beard, Sr., and Helen Beard; his daughter, Anita Tyann Beard; his 
brother, Lloyd Davis Shirley III; and his sister, Melba West.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon's International, 
P.O. Box 2, Waynesboro, MS 39367.

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

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CAMMIE JOHNSON

Jan. 22, 1957-July 30, 2025

Funeral services for Cammie Johnson, 68, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 from Pine Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor 
Chris West officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Jan. 22, 1957, she was a Tree Nursery Employee and a member of 
several auxiliaries at Pine Grove Baptist Church.

She died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at South Central Regional Medical 
Center in Laurel.

She is survived by her sons, Mitchell and Eric Johnson; her daughters, 
Priscilla and Michelle Johnson; her brother, Floyd McDougle, Jr.; eight 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter-in-law 
and a grandson.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CURTIS LEE "SONNY BOY" LAMPLEY

Jan. 9, 1955-July 30, 2025

Funeral services for Curtis Lee "Sonny Boy" Lampley, 70, of 
Waynesboro, were conducted on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 from New West Point 
Baptist Church, with Pastor John Robinson officiating.

Interment followed at New West Cemetery.

Born on Jan. 9, 1955, he was a Common Laborer.

He died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

He is survived by his daughter, Lila Richey; his sisters, Lillie Everett 
and Millie Jones, both of Waynesboro; five grandchildren and a 
great-grandson.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

GEORGE RALPH DAVIS, SR.

March 17, 1958-Aug. 1, 2025

Funeral services for George Ralph Davis, Sr., 67, of Shubuta, were 
conducted on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 from Philadelphia Missionary Baptist 
church, with Pastor John Lacey officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on March 17, 1958, he was a Self-Employed Carpenter.

He died on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 at Diversicare of Quitman.

He is survived by his wife, Alberta Davis; his sons and daughter-in-law, 
George Cameron, Eric Holley Davis, George Ralph and Michelle Davis, Jr., 
Chris Coleman, Keitrich Coleman and Eric Coleman; his stepson and his 
spouse, Eric and Marqiuses Carter; his daughters, Sherry Richardson and 
Mable Terrell; his stepdaughters and their respective spouse, Sabrina 
and Labondious Carter-Dear and Tanisha Hall; his brothers and 
sister-in-law, Jimmy Dale Davis and Graylon and Debbie Ann Davis; his 
sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlie Mae (and Howard, deceased) Everett, 
Percy Jean (and Cleo, deceased), Kathy Ann and John Hill, Juanita and 
Charles Sibley, Robin Davis and Ann and Willie Miller; a 
great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

KENNETH JAQUAN ESTRADA POWE

Feb. 15, 1979-July 21, 2025

Funeral services for Kenneth Jaquan Estrada Powe, 46, of Dayton, Ohio 
and formerly of Waynesboro, were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 
from Magnolia Baptist Church, with Minister Virgil Powe, Jr., 
officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on Feb. 15, 1979, he was a Truck Driver and Self-Employed Barber.

He died on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Dayton.

He is survived by his son, Kenneth Powe III; his mother, Catherine Powe; 
his brothers, Cannoris J. Powe and Nyjeer Riley; and his sisters and 
brother-in-law, Ambria Powe and Eric Leverette and C'Yanni Riley.

He was preceded in death by his father and both his maternal and 
paternal grandparents.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CAYDEN "C.J." POWE

Aug. 23, 2007-July 25, 2025

Graveside services for Cayden "C.J." Powe, 17, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from Chicora-Mt. Zion Cemetery, with 
Rev. W.E. Rankins officiating.

Born on Aug. 23, 2007, he was a High School Student.

He died on Fridauy, July 25, 2025 at his residence.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

REV. LEE ROY PRUITT

Feb. 15, 1942-July 24, 2025

Funeral services for Rev. Lee Roy Pruitt, 83, of Quitman, were conducted 
on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from New Oak Grove Baptist Church in Quitman, 
with Rev. William McCormick officiating.

Interment followed at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton.

Born on Feb. 15, 1942, he was a Veteran of the United States Army and 
was a retired Roustabout in the oil field industry.

He died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical 
Center in Meridian.

He is survived by his wife, Jerlean Pruitt; his sons and 
daughters-in-law, Leroy Pruitt, Kenneth and Kenisha Pruitt, Kevin 
Pruitt, Demetrius and Lamera Pruitt, Billy Stewart, Wyatt Sterling, Neil 
and Cassie Sterling, Eric Sterling and Derrick and Temesha Sterling; his 
daughters and son-sin-law, Evelyn and Daria Payton, Amy and Quency Cole, 
Maxine and David Pringle and Tenika Lewis; his brothers and 
sister-in-law, Wilson and Nicole and Samuel; and his sister, Louise.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements..

OLIVER LEE LEGGETT

Dec. 8, 1944-July 17, 2025

Funeral services for Oliver Lee Leggett, 80, of Shubuta, were conducted 
on Saturday, July 26, 2025 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 
with Pastor Terry Jones officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Dec. 8, 1944, he was a retired Laborer with the Mississippi 
Department of Transportation. A United States Army Veteran, he served 
during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm.

He died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Millie Hall Leggett; his sons and 
daughter-in-law, Oliver and Veronica Leggett, Jr.; his daughters and 
sons-in-law, Jennifer and Tommy Leggett of Waynesboro and Jessica and 
Shawn Leggett of Shubuta; his brothers, Marshall Leggett and Willie 
Leggett, Jr.; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters, two brothers, a 
daughter, two granddaughters, a grandson and a daughter-in-law.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

ERIC C. BOLTON

Jan. 26, 1962-July 20, 2025

Funeral services for Eric C. Bolton, 63, of Beaumont, were conducted on 
Thursday, July 24, 2025 from Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 
Beaumont, with Pastor John Carter, Sr., officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on Jan. 26, 1962, he died on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Perry County 
Hospital in Richton.

He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Leonda Bolton 
and Donovan Holmes; his daughter, Lyndria; his brother and 
sister-in-law, Olen and Jackie Bolton, Jr.; his sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Missionary Dorothy and M.C. Clark, Sandra and Clark 
Griffin, Chanie Ann and Earl Moore, Marie Hamlin and Keisha Fairley; and 
six grandchildren.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

GERTIE LEE HILL

Aug. 21, 1936-July 11, 2025

Funeral services for Gertie Lee Hill, 88, of Lucedale and formerly of 
Shubuta, were conducted on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from Mt. Olive 
Baptist Church in State Line, with Rev. Cedric Smith officiating.

Interment followed at Simpson Cemetery.

Born on Aug. 21, 1936, she was a retired CNA with Greene County 
Hospital.

She died on Friday, July 11, 2025 at George County Health and 
Rehabilitation Center in Lucedale.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Lee and Lewis Ramey 
of Waynesboro; Carrie and Richmond Howze of State Line and Charles and 
Barbara Drinker of Columbia; her sister, Ruth Webb of Chicago, Ill.; 
nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an aunt, four brothers, three 
sisters and both of her husbands.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

CHRISTINE MCDONALD

May 5, 1936-July 1, 2025

Funeral services for Christine McDonald, 89, of Beaumont, were conducted 
on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in 
Richton, with Rev. Richard Woullard officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on May 5, 1936, she was a Homemaker. She served as President of the 
Choir and Head Usher at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

She died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her residence.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Herbert and Debra 
McDonald, Sr.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Vera and Ronnie Lampley of 
New Augusta, Deborah McDonald and Dixon, Calif., Phyllis and Dexter 
McMillan of Virginia Beach, Va., Vanessa and Norman Robinson of 
Beaumont, Valerie and Charles Moore of Richton and Adrienne McDonald of 
Jacksonville, Fla.; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, a 
granddaughter and 12 siblings.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

IDA VELMA SHAW

May 5, 1931-July 2, 2025

Funeral services for Ida Velma Shaw, 94, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from Pineville Missionary Baptist Church, 
with Pastor Samuel Newton officiating.

Interment followed at the church cemetery.

Born on May 5, 1931, she was a Homemaker.

She died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Deacon Ray A. and Bama 
Shaw of Mobile, Ala.; her daughters, Eunice N. Jordan of Waynesboro and 
Sherry D. Shaw of Auburn, Ala.; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Keary 
Lee and Willie Mae McDonald and Clifford E. and Annie F. McDonald, all 
of Waynesboro; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Sarah Mayfield of 
Waynesboro, Reather and Dwayne Koerperich of Laurel, Ruthie B. Moss of 
Gary, Ind., and Mable and Mack Dawkins of Columbus; a host of 
grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DORINDA POU-GRAY

Feb. 1, 1946-June 11, 2025

Funeral services for Dorina Pou-Gray, 79, of Waynesboro, were conducted 
on Monday, June 23, 2025 from St. John Missionary Baptist Church, with 
Rev. Rayford Matthews officiating.

Born on Feb. 1, 1946, she was a retired CNA with Pineview Health and 
Rehabilitation Center in Waynesboro.

She died on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.

She is survived by her stepson and his spouse, Charles and Zanetia Henry 
of Georgia; her daughter, LaTanya Pou; and her sisters, Eloise 
Pou-Richey of Las Vegas, Nev., and Girtha Pou-Reeves of Waynesboro.

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

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.

DELOISE NORSWORTHY MORGAN

Oct. 21, 1941-June 10, 2025

Funeral services for Deloise Norsworthy Morgan, 83, of Waynesboro, were 
conducted on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from St. Luke Missionary Baptist 
Church, with Pastor Willie Kinslow officiating.

Interment followed at Waynesboro Cemetery.

Born on Oct. 21, 1941, she was a retired School Teacher with the Wayne 
County School District. She served as the Pianist at both St. Luke 
Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.

She died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Tallahassee, Fla.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Morgan; her son, Marcus Norsworthy 
of Waynesboro; her daughters, Cheryl Norsworthy of Waynesboro, Toni 
Norsworthy-Davis of Tallahassee and Twyla Morgan of Waynesboro; her 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie and Ellar Hodge of Waynesboro and 
Jeffery and Catherine Hodge of Clearwater, Fla.; a host of grandchildren 
and a host of great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and other 
siblings.

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

Turner Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.