All Obituaries

Funeral services for Mrs. Brenda Johnson will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Waynesboro Cemetery with Elder Johnny Dennis officiating.    Mrs. Johnson, 59, of Waynesboro, transitioned May 5, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital. She was a homemaker.    There will be a viewing period beginning at 12:00 noon, with a wake to be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2022 at Turner Funeral Home. 

WOODY HERMAN JORDAN, SR., a veteran of the United States Marine Corps (1969-1974) and longtime resident of Richland, MS, passed away on  May 4, 2022, while surrounded by two of his sisters, his son, and oldest granddaughter. “Billy,” as he was affectionately called by his siblings and many loved ones, was born on October 7, 1947, to the late Woodie and Willye Mae Simmons Jordan in Waynesboro, MS. He was the second son and fourth child born into this unit. He was fondly...

John Andrew Welford was born in Biloxi, MS on October 23, 1955. The son of Auburn Andrew Welford, Sr. and Mary Flossie Weeks Welford, he graduated high school and enlisted in the Army National Guard. He married the love of his life, Joan Dianne Waites on December 27, 1975. They were married 40 years and resided in Lucedale, MS. They had two daughters, Johnnie Diane and Katherine Marie.    John made a living as a third generation Master brick mason. His work remains today in...

Mrs. Estella (Weary) Woolfolk was born on September 30, 1940, and she departed this life on May 2, 2022. She was born to the late Robert and Rosie Thomas. She moved from Los Angeles, CA to Jayess, MS in 1987. She lived in Jayess from 1987 to 2015 when she moved to Waynesboro MS. Upon moving to Waynesboro, she united with St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.    She leaves her memories to cherish with three children:  Cassandra, Zachary, and Earnest, Jr., a special nephew, J. T....

Tito Donzell McCall was born on June 22, 1979 in Jones County, MS to Elaine McCall and Jimmie Gray. Tito departed this life on April 24, 2022. At the age of 19, he moved to Cleveland, OH.  He poured asphalt and cement for a living, and in his spare time enjoyed motorcycles, remote control cars, and fish tanks.    Tito leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Alina McCall; his mother, Elaine McCall, four sisters:  Tomekia McCall, Marquarita McCall, Shawanda McCall,...

LISA FOSTER was born June 16, 1965 to Pearline and George Edward Walker. She transitioned Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS. She was an employee of Southern Hen.    She had three brothers on her mother’s side, and they are:  Billy Wayne and Prentis Walker from Waynesboro MS and Frank (Linda) Walker (preceded her in death). She had seven sisters and one brother from her father’s side:  Grace smart Walker Anderson of Alabama,...

On Sunday, April 17, 2022, our beloved Jeanie passed away into God’s graces. A warrior throughout life, she was 57 years old. She is survived by her husband, Keith (Bill) Smith of Ellisville , her brother Rusty Busby of Ovette ,Her Son, Chris Plylar of Biloxi , daughter Heather Mott (Justin) of Ellisville, stepdaughters, Shelly Smith of Saucier, and Stephanie Smith of Alabama,  and fourteen grandchildren. She was predeceased by many family members she loved dearly:  Her...

J. R. Pitts, 81, of Shubuta passed away at his loving sister’s residence on April 17, 2022.    Born on November 15, 1940 to Early and Maudie Pitts, he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He served in the Army for four years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.    After his tenure in the Army, he worked in the oilfield for many years.    He is survived by his loving sister, Doris Hudson of Waynesboro, two nieces and a nephew, a host of great nieces...

MRS. DOROTHY TALLEY was born on January 1, 1966 to the late Mae Helen Cooley and Cecil “Lep” Cooley, Sr.  She attended Waynesboro Central High School, graduating with the Class of 1984. She was a caregiver and preschool teacher at First Baptist Church. Dorothy was also a dedicated member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Waynesboro, MS.  DOROTHY was preceded in death by her mother Mae Helen Cooley; her father Cecil “Lep” Cooley, Sr.; two brothers:...

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Gwen Rhone will occur Friday, April 22, 2022 at 1:00 PM at St. Luke United Methodist Church in the Matherville community (Waynesboro), with Rev. James Crosby as the officiant. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.    Hand sanitizer will be administered to all who enter.    Mrs. Rhone, 63, of Waynesboro, transitioned from her earthly existence April 16, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital. She was a homemaker.    A viewing...