All Obituaries

Mr. Samuel David Holland, 82, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Friday, June 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Wayne County, MS on Wednesday, March 22, 1939 to Rev. Austin Holland and Susie Pugh Holland. He was retired as a Maintenance Supervisor with Cooperative Energy of South Mississippi. Mr. David was a son, brother, husband, father, mechanic, traveler, wood worker, and loved to be outdoors. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Neely Holland; father, Rev....

Mr. Christopher Gray "Chris" Hudson, 47, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Laurel on Saturday, April 6, 1974 to Henry G. Hudson and Janet Hudson. He had worked as a Motorman in the Oilfield. Mr. Chris is preceded in death by his father, Henry G. Hudson. He is survived by his mother, Janet Hudson; and brother, Jacob Shane Hudson, both of Waynesboro, MS; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation for Mr. Chris...

Mrs. Bonnie Yvonne Cooley, 81, of Strengthford, MS passed from this life Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Waynesboro on Friday, October 13, 1939 to Earl Pitts, Sr. and Floye Pitts. She was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church.  She had worked as a Public School Teacher for 36 years. Mrs. Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy H. Cooley; father, Earl Pitts, Sr.; mother, Floye Pitts; several brothers; several sisters; great grandchildren, Emma Jane...

Rev. Bobby D. Wright, 85, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Inverness, MS on Wednesday, August 28, 1935 to William Almer Wright and Sister Vera Mae Wright. Bro. Wright was known far and wide as a dedicated Minister who pastored churches for 65 years. He last pastored Little Rock Assembly of God Church in Waynesboro for 23 years. He served as Presbyter of Assemblies of God, Section 7 for many years. Bro....

Mrs. Tracey Lynn Thornton, 47, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Forrest General Hospital. She was born in Laurel on Monday, December 17, 1973 to James W. Mills and Angelia Mills. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Tracey is preceded in death by her father, James W. Mills. She is survived by her husband of 26 Years, Kenneth Thornton; mother, Angelia Mills, Clara, MS; two sons, Michael Dustin James Mills (Jeanna), Daniel Kenneth Austin Thornton (Catlin Smith), all of...

Mr. Jimmie Ted Duvall, 88, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Wayne General Hospital. He was born in Matherville on Sunday, September 4, 1932 to Pete Duvall and Iva Duvall. He was a member of Chapparal Baptist Church. Mr. Jimmie Ted served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a Owner/Operator at Duvall Logging & Duvall Dirtworks. Mr. Jimmie Ted is preceded in death by his father, Pete Duvall; mother, Iva...

Mrs. Syble Miller, 79, of Millry, AL passed from this life Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Washington County Nursing Home in Chatom, AL surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington County, AL on Sunday, March 15, 1942 to James E. Mosley and Idell Mosley. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her parents, James E. Mosley and Idell Mosley. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Bill Ray Miller, Millry, AL; two daughters, Janie...

Dr. Joseph Daniel Stringer, Jr. of Waynesboro, MS passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021  after an extended illness. He was born in Taylorsville, MS on Thursday, December 1, 1932 to Joseph Daniel Stringer, Sr. and Rachel Risher Stringer. He was married to the late Sharia Gregory Stringer for 63 years.  Dr. Stringer is preceded in death by his wife, Sharia Gregory Stringer; father, Joseph Daniel Stringer, Sr.; mother, Rachel Risher Stringer. He is survived by his son, Joseph Daniel...

Mr. Rufus E. Landrum, 77, of Richton, MS (Wayne County) passed from this life Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Waynesboro on Saturday, December 25, 1943 to Rufus Landrum and Eola Landrum. He was a member of Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. He retired from the lumber industry as an Electrician Project Manager. He is perhaps best known for his 18 years of service as Wayne County Fire Chief/Coordinator and his involvement with Wayne...

Mr. Felix Jones, 87, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Saturday, June 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Washington County, AL on Monday, August 7, 1933 to Enoch Jones and Virgie Jones. He was a member of Harvest Temple Church of God.  He retired from Scotch Plywood as a Operator. Mr. Felix is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Lee Jones and dear friend, Lois McCary; father, Enoch Jones and mother, Virgie Jones; six brothers, Silas Jones, Cecil Jones, Wes...