All Obituaries

Julia "Judy" Pearl Henry Hulsey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, at Asbury Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1941, Judy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and service to others. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Henry and Eunice Busby Henry, her devoted husband of 61 years, Herbert Tolar Hulsey, her sister, Betty Henry Tiner (Howard), and her...

Mr. Rickey Ladale Walley, 50, of Chatom, AL passed from this life Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born in Mobile, AL on Thursday, November 8, 1973 to Raymond H. Walley, Jr. and Mary Walley. He graduated from Fruitdale High School in 1994 where he also played in the Band. He was a member of Laton Hill Baptist Church. Rickey is preceded in death by his father, Raymond H. Walley, Jr., grandparents, Raymond H. Walley, Sr., Clyde and Ruby Mizell, Grady and Velma Scarbrough, Dub and Helen Helton....

   Jordan Reed Giles, 26, of Gonzales, LA passed from this life Friday, April 5, 2024, at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on Tuesday, March 10, 1998. She was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. She was an associate at the Fellowship Center in Gonzales, LA.    Jordan is survived by her parents, Rusty and Carman Giles of Buckatunna, MS; two brothers, Chipper Giles of Buckatunna, MS, Jeremy Holifield (Courtney) of Hattiesburg, MS;...

   Judge Shannon Clark born November 6, 1934, in Waynesboro, MS, the youngest son of Frank Clark and Maude Reynolds Clark. Judge Clark, as he is affectionately known, lived almost his entire life in Waynesboro. He earned degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi (1955) and the University of Mississippi School of Law (1958).  He served three years in the United States Army Reserves after graduation from Law School, obtaining the rank of Captain before being honorably...

Mr. Ryan Andrea Loper, 28, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life on April 2nd, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS surrounded by family members who loved him deeply. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Monday, October 30th, 1995. Ryan was a wonderful father who adored his babies. He always made sure to hug his family and friends and tell them that he loved them. Ryan started his very own business as a heavy machinery diesel mechanic, which was impressive to be...

Mrs. Jill Lee Prater, 70, of Hickory, MS passed from this life Friday, April 5, 2024 at home in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Bethpage, NY on Tuesday, January 26, 1954 to Tully Joe Fanning and Cathrine Fanning. Mrs. Prater is preceded in death by her father, Tully Joe Fanning; mother, Cathrine Fanning; and sister, Jackie Lynn Riley. She is survived by her loving husband, Mr. Delmer Wayne Prater, Sr.; two sons, Delmer Wayne Prater(Jacqueline), of Waynesboro, MS; and Cody Joe...

Mr. Leslie Luther Lee, 80, of Brandon, MS passed from this life Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Jones County, MS on Thursday, July 29, 1943 to Luther William Lee and Lena Lee. He was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Brandon. Mr. Lee was a Veteran and served in the Mississippi National Guard. He worked as a Laboratory Technician for the Mississippi State Board of Health for 38 years. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Nancy Lee, Brandon, MS; son, Chad Lee...

Ms. Edna Earl Hendren Goode, 80, of State Line, MS passed from this life Friday, March 29, 2024 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Lucedale, MS on Sunday, February 6, 1944 to Earnest Woodie Smith and Bertie Lee Smith. She worked as a Crown Maker at AllenTrophy Shop for over 25 years. Ms. Goode is preceded in death by her father; Earnest Woodie Smith, mother; Bertie Lee Smith, a son; Phillip Eugene Hendren, four brothers; E.W. Smith, Floyd Smith, Clifford Smith, and...

  Ms. Bettie Jean Harrison, 79, of Laurel, MS passed from this life Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Comfort Care Nursing Center in Laurel, MS. She was born in State Line, MS on Tuesday, August 1, 1944, to the late Wayne and Earlyne Harrison. She was a member of State Line Baptist Church.     Ms. Harrison is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Earlyne Harrison; Infant Sister Harrison. She is survived by two brothers, Jerry Wayne Harrison (Suzanne) of Piave, MS, Bill...

     Mrs. Mae Jewell Revette, 94, of State Line, MS passed from this life Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Crandall, MS on Saturday, December 28, 1929, to the late Hubble Jay Frazier and Bertha Mae Frazier. She was a member of State Line United Methodist Church.    Mrs. Revette is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Grant Revette; parents, Hubble Jay Frazier and Bertha Mae Frazier; son, Terry Kelley;...