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Obituaries 11-06-25
November 04, 2025
GLADYS JEWEL MCCARTY
June 20, 1933-Nov. 3, 2025
Funeral services for Gladys Jewel McCarty, 92, of Waynesboro, will be at
11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 from Little Rock Assembly of God
Church in Waynesboro, with Rev. Ryan Powers, Rev. Steven Ray Perry and
Rev. Douglas R. Chapman officiating.
11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 from Little Rock Assembly of God
Church in Waynesboro, with Rev. Ryan Powers, Rev. Steven Ray Perry and
Rev. Douglas R. Chapman officiating.
Interment will follow at Little Rock Cemetery in Waynesboro.
Born in Millry, Ala., on Tuesday, June 20, 1933 to the late William and
Alice Daughtery, she was a member of Little Rock Assembly of God Church.
She worked as a Seamstress at Wells Lamont.
Alice Daughtery, she was a member of Little Rock Assembly of God Church.
She worked as a Seamstress at Wells Lamont.
She died on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at South Central Regional Medical
Center in Laurel.
Center in Laurel.
She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Travis McCarty of
Waynesboro; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rita and DeWayne Lofton and
Renee McCarty, all of Waynesboro; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Kathleen and James McInnis and Sarah and Bob Dobby, all of Waynesboro;
two grandchildren and their respective spouses, Randall and Kaitlyn
Lofton and Katrina and Justin Busby; nine great-grandchildren, Lylan,
Jayke, Kolston "Mac," Beckett, Stella, Daughtry, Tevin, Dayten and
Karra Rae; and her brother-in-law, Clifford McCarty.
Waynesboro; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rita and DeWayne Lofton and
Renee McCarty, all of Waynesboro; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Kathleen and James McInnis and Sarah and Bob Dobby, all of Waynesboro;
two grandchildren and their respective spouses, Randall and Kaitlyn
Lofton and Katrina and Justin Busby; nine great-grandchildren, Lylan,
Jayke, Kolston "Mac," Beckett, Stella, Daughtry, Tevin, Dayten and
Karra Rae; and her brother-in-law, Clifford McCarty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alice Daughtery;
and four sisters, Viola Waites, Elsie Hollingshead, Leona White and
Betty Hudson.
and four sisters, Viola Waites, Elsie Hollingshead, Leona White and
Betty Hudson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
BILLIE SUE SHAW
Oct. 11, 1951-Nov. 1, 2025
Funeral services for Billie Sue Shaw, 74, of Waynesboro, were conducted
on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Fred Toomey officiating.
on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with
Rev. Fred Toomey officiating.
Interment followed at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro.
She was born on Thursday, Oct. 11, 1951 to the late Noel and Mary
Atkinson.
Atkinson.
She died on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Wayne General Hospital.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul B. and Audrey Shaw
of Shubuta; her daughter, Aleithea D. Gordon of Waynesboro; five
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Logan Welford, Loren Summer
and Zack Thomas, Allison and Nate Schumann, Heather Shaw and Dawson
Smith; two great-grandchildren, Karson and Addison Mozingo; her
brother-in-law, Daniel Jones; two nephews and their spouses, Tim and
Jennifer Jones and John and Naomi Atkinson; and her niece, Anna Kaiser.
of Shubuta; her daughter, Aleithea D. Gordon of Waynesboro; five
grandchildren and their respective spouses, Logan Welford, Loren Summer
and Zack Thomas, Allison and Nate Schumann, Heather Shaw and Dawson
Smith; two great-grandchildren, Karson and Addison Mozingo; her
brother-in-law, Daniel Jones; two nephews and their spouses, Tim and
Jennifer Jones and John and Naomi Atkinson; and her niece, Anna Kaiser.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Mack Shaw; her parents,
Noel and Mary Atkinson; two brothers, Otis Atkinson and Jimbo Atkinson;
and two sisters, Wanda Jones and Baby Atkinson.
Noel and Mary Atkinson; two brothers, Otis Atkinson and Jimbo Atkinson;
and two sisters, Wanda Jones and Baby Atkinson.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
KEITH STANLEY
Sept. 8, 1955-Oct. 30, 2025
Funeral services for Keith Stanley, 70, of Waynesboro, were conducted on
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 from Waynesboro First Methodist church, with Rev.
Chuck Frankenfeld officiating.
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 from Waynesboro First Methodist church, with Rev.
Chuck Frankenfeld officiating.
Interment followed at Wayne Haven United Methodist Cemetery in Wayne
County.
County.
Born on Thursday, Sept. 8, 1955 to the late Thomas Kenneth Stanley and
Nellie Ruth Stanley, he was a member of Waynesboro First Methodist of
Waynesboro, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years.
He will also be remembered as the "Voice of the Wayne Academy
Jaguars."
Nellie Ruth Stanley, he was a member of Waynesboro First Methodist of
Waynesboro, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years.
He will also be remembered as the "Voice of the Wayne Academy
Jaguars."
He worked as a Territory Manager for Lard Oil Company.
He died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his
loving family.
loving family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Tanya Rogers Stanley of
Waynesboro; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Beth Stanley and Robert
Jones of Shubuta, Mary Katherine Stanley of Waynesboro and Alana Faith
and Christian Gutierrez of Madison; two grandchildren, Mallory Paige
Golden and Liam Cosai Seals; his brother, Kevan Stanley of Waynesboro;
his sister, Karen Williams of Hattiesburg; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Waynesboro; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Beth Stanley and Robert
Jones of Shubuta, Mary Katherine Stanley of Waynesboro and Alana Faith
and Christian Gutierrez of Madison; two grandchildren, Mallory Paige
Golden and Liam Cosai Seals; his brother, Kevan Stanley of Waynesboro;
his sister, Karen Williams of Hattiesburg; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Kenneth Stanley and
Nellie Ruth Stanley; his brother, Kenneth Alan "Shorty" Stanley; and
his brother-in-law, Gerald "Curly" Williams.
Nellie Ruth Stanley; his brother, Kenneth Alan "Shorty" Stanley; and
his brother-in-law, Gerald "Curly" Williams.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
TERESA LYNN (LEE) CRAGER
July 28, 1962-Oct. 28, 2025
Funeral services for Teresa Lynn (Lee) Crager, 63, of State Line, were
conducted on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Michael Stevenson officiating.
conducted on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral
Home, with Rev. Michael Stevenson officiating.
Interment followed at Dailey Cemetery in Chicora.
Born in Waynesboro on Saturday, July 28, 1962 to the late Bruce Grey Lee
and Melonee Eell Lee, she was a member of State Line First Baptist
Church.
and Melonee Eell Lee, she was a member of State Line First Baptist
Church.
She retired from the Wayne County School District as a Cafeteria Worker,
serving for more than 31 years at Buckatunna School. She will be
remembered by her family as a loving mother and a hard worker.
serving for more than 31 years at Buckatunna School. She will be
remembered by her family as a loving mother and a hard worker.
She died on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James Grey and Barbara
Crager of State Line; her daughter, Susan Langley of State Line; her
brother and sister-in-law, Nigel and Kathy Lee of Chatom, Ala.; four
sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary and Jimmy Ray Walley of Sand Hill,
Debbie Jordan of Fisher, La., Rosetta Jones and Janie Long, both of
State Line; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Crager of State Line; her daughter, Susan Langley of State Line; her
brother and sister-in-law, Nigel and Kathy Lee of Chatom, Ala.; four
sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary and Jimmy Ray Walley of Sand Hill,
Debbie Jordan of Fisher, La., Rosetta Jones and Janie Long, both of
State Line; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce Grey Lee and Melonee
Ezell Lee; and her companion, Henry Gray Dailey.
Ezell Lee; and her companion, Henry Gray Dailey.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
PALMER GRAHAM
Nov. 3, 1946-Oct. 18, 2025
Funeral services for Palmer Graham, 78, of Waynesboro, were conducted on
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev.
Roger Douglas officiating.
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 from the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home, with Rev.
Roger Douglas officiating.
Interment followed at Community Southern Methodist Cemetery in
Waynesboro.
Waynesboro.
Born in Mobile, Ala., on Sunday, Nov. 3, 1946 to the late Dora McRae
Graham and Lincoln Palmer Graham, Sr., he was a member of Community
Southern Methodist Church.
Graham and Lincoln Palmer Graham, Sr., he was a member of Community
Southern Methodist Church.
He retired as a Mechanic with the Wayne County School District. He loved
the outdoors and woodworking, and he cherished his wife, daughter and
granddaughters.
the outdoors and woodworking, and he cherished his wife, daughter and
granddaughters.
He died on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Regency Hospital in Meridian.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Aline Graham of
Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Ann and Tim Maten of
Gilbertown, Ala.; and two granddaughters, Katelyn and Kristyn Maten,
both of Gilbertown.
Waynesboro; his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Ann and Tim Maten of
Gilbertown, Ala.; and two granddaughters, Katelyn and Kristyn Maten,
both of Gilbertown.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
STEPHEN "STEVE" TRIGG
July 11, 1965-Oct. 20, 2025
A memorial graveside service for Stephen "Steve" Trigg, 60, of
Waynesboro, was conducted on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 from White House
Cemetery in Waynesboro, with Rev. Marvin Griffin officiating.
Waynesboro, was conducted on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 from White House
Cemetery in Waynesboro, with Rev. Marvin Griffin officiating.
Born in Waynesboro on Sunday, July 11, 1965 to Terrell and Gayle Trigg,
he worked as Owner and Operator of Steve's Paint & Body Shop. He
enjoyed coaching baseball and had a love for every child that he
encountered. "He was a Winner."
he worked as Owner and Operator of Steve's Paint & Body Shop. He
enjoyed coaching baseball and had a love for every child that he
encountered. "He was a Winner."
He died on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in
Hattiesburg, surrounded by his loving family.
Hattiesburg, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his parents, Terrell and Gayle Trigg of Waynesboro;
his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Hannah Trigg of Waynesboro; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Terra and Jacob Fontenot and Shayna and
Channing Cooley, all of Waynesboro; two brothers and a sister-in-law,
Jeffrey Trigg of Battle Creek, Mich., and Timothy and Angela Trigg of
Waynesboro; six grandchildren, Talon Cooley, Maylen Cooley, Kilynn
Fontenot, Makenzi Fontenot, Maddox Cooley and Silas Trigg; his former
wife of 32 years and mother of his children, Debbie Trigg of Waynesboro;
his niece, Ava Trigg; and a host of friends and family.
his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Hannah Trigg of Waynesboro; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Terra and Jacob Fontenot and Shayna and
Channing Cooley, all of Waynesboro; two brothers and a sister-in-law,
Jeffrey Trigg of Battle Creek, Mich., and Timothy and Angela Trigg of
Waynesboro; six grandchildren, Talon Cooley, Maylen Cooley, Kilynn
Fontenot, Makenzi Fontenot, Maddox Cooley and Silas Trigg; his former
wife of 32 years and mother of his children, Debbie Trigg of Waynesboro;
his niece, Ava Trigg; and a host of friends and family.
An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro was in charge of arrangements.
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