All Obituaries

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I've kept the faith"   -2 Timothy 4:7 Sis. Rachel Mae West was born on July 26. 1934 in Wavnesboro, MS, the third child to be born to the Late Lille. M. and Henry West. At an early age she united with the Chapel Hill Baptist Church. She afteded Waynesboro Vocational School and later went to Mary Holmes College. She was a teacher with the Friends of Children of Mississippi, where she retired. She was a...

Mary Dorothy (McCarty) Cook was born June 21, 1949, in Shubuta Mississippi. She was the ninth child born to Phera and Alma (Gilmore) McCarty. At age five, Mary’s family moved to the Altair Community. She atfended Wayne County School District and graduated non Riverview High School in 1967. Mary briefly attended a business college in Meridian Mississippi before starting her employment with Northern Electric (later Sunbeam) in 1968, and worked there until her retirement. On December 20,...

  Earl "Mitch" McBeath was born March 26, 1937 to Milton and Jessie McBeath in Carthage, Mississippi. He has lived in the Moss Point community for over 50 years. Earl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was employed with Ingalls shipbuilding for over 32 years as a Shipfitter and retired in 1998. Earl attended Jackson State University where he was member of the basketball team. Earl loved fishing and was a member of the Moss Point Bass Club. He was...

Melinda (MeMe) Kay Gray was born to Robert William Gray and Sadie Pearl (Nobles) Gray on 21 February 1971, in Waynesboro, MS and her earthly journey climaxed 9 November 2023, in Meridian, MS. Early in life, she joined the Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, later confessed Christ, and served as an usher. Melinda is a 1989 graduate of Waynesboro Central High School. She received an Associate of Arts Degree in Accounting from Jones County Junior College May 2011, a Bachelor of Science Degree...

Cyrie DuBose, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born December 9, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Robbie Lee and Eugene DuBose. He succumbed to a long-term illness on November 5, 2023, 6:50 a.m. at Ochsner Rush Specialty Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Cyrie confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Nebo Church in Bay Springs, Mississippi and remained a member at Blue Mountain Baptist Church in Bay...

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at White Oak Springs Baptist Church in Quitman, MS, with Minister Willie McKines as the officiant. Interment will follow at Archusa Memorial Gardens.    There will be a viewing period Friday, November 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church, prior to the funeral. 

Marissa Jalin West was born on January 8, 1997, in Waynesboro, Ms. to Ms. Gloria D. West (deceased) and Mr. Steven Gandy.  Marissa attended Waynesboro High School, Jones Junior College, and The University of Mississippi where she excelled in her studies. In her down time, she enjoyed shopping, hanging out with friends and spending time with her nieces. With her confident strides, her fashionable outfits and impeccable taste in fashion always made a statement. Marissa accepted Christ at...

ON Thursday, October 26, 2023, we said goodbye to Chadderick T. Everett, a loving husband, father, and beloved brother. At the age of 44, Chadderick’s journey on this earth came to an end. Chadderick was born on May 17, 1979 in Waynesboro, MS to his parents, James and Julia (Sturdivant) Everett, Sr.  He began his professional life as a track driver for several years.  However, driven by the desire to spend more time with his family and enjoy the rewards of his labor, he made...

Sister Betty Jean Lacey McGill of Buckatunna, Mississippi was born December 31, 1957 to the late George and Rhoda Lacey. She transitioned from this life on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at her home. Sister McGill was a member of The Pentecostal Church of God of Waynesboro, Mississippi where she served faithfully as a praying woman. She was preceded in death by her husband Elder Clyde McGill. She graduated Buckatunna High school in 1976 and earned a master’s degree in Education. She...

Shanda Marie Combs, also known as Shesheta El, passed away on October 24, 2023 at the age of 51. Shanda was born on November 13, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan to Mable Goree-Combs and Fredrick Combs Sr. She attended Longfellow Middle School, graduated from Murray Wright High School, and studied business at Davenport University. Shanda's life story was truly extraordinary. From a young age, her remarkable talent and unwavering determination led her to achieve remarkable milestones,...