All Obituaries

Mr. Billy Ray "B. R." Hankins, 78, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Friday, May 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Laurel, MS on Wednesday, September 15, 1943 to Clyde Hankins and Bertha Lee Hankins. He was retired as Self-employed Architect. Mr. B. R.  is preceded in death by his father, Clyde Hankins; mother, Bertha Lee Hankins; sister, Betty Jean Walters. He is survived by his wife of 57 Years, Dianne Hankins, Waynesboro, MS; two daughters, Vicky Hankins,...

Mrs. Jackie Sue Thompson, 78, of Prattville, AL passed from this life Monday, May 2, 2022. She was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, June 11, 1943 to Wesley E. McLain and May Ruth McLain. Jackie had a passion for collecting stamps, tending to her flowers, dropping a few quarters from time to time, and spending time out on the porch with a cup of coffee chatting with friends. Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her husband, Menis Hugh Thompson; father, Wesley E. McLain; mother, May Ruth...

Baby Oakleigh Ann Albert of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was born in Jackson, MS on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, to Hunter Albert and Allison McLain. Oakleigh is preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Shorty Cooley, Sylvia Cooley, and Stewart & Louise McLain; paternal great grandmothers, Fabiola Albert and Sharon Albert. She is survived by her father, Hunter Albert; mother, Allison...

 Mr. Clifford Hutto, 84, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Monday, May 2, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Monday, November 8, 1937 to Ulmer H. "Bunk" Hutto and Alice Hutto. He was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. He had worked as a Owner and Operator at Cliff's Auto Parts.  Clifford was born again in 1957. For the past 64 years, he led a life proclaiming the name of Jesus in his business, his community, and...

Mrs. Shirley Pitts McIntosh, 72, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, March 31, 1950 to the late Elvin and Ida Ruth Pitts. She attended Abundant Life Church. She was retired as the owner and operator of Silas Beauty Salon. Mrs. McIntosh is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold McIntosh; grandson, Brandon Cross Duvall. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Hugh...

Mrs. Gabrielle "Gabby" Boutwell, 23, of Decatur, MS passed from this life Friday, April 29, 2022, at the University of South Alabama Medical Center (USA) in Mobile, AL. She was born in Laurel, MS on Thursday, June 18, 1998. Gabby knew early in life that she wanted to make a big difference in this world by saving the lives of others and helping the sick and injured. She followed in the footsteps of her big sister by becoming a licensed National Registered Paramedic in Alabama,...

Mrs. Janet Pitts, 79, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Vinegar Bend, AL on Sunday, March 7, 1943 to Troy Williams and Evon Williams. She was a member of Corinth Free Will Baptist Church. She had worked as a Quality Control Inspector at Sunbeam Corporation. Mrs. Janet is preceded in death by her husband, Elton L. Pitts, Sr.; father, Troy Williams; mother, Evon Williams; two brothers, Albert Troy Williams, Tony Williams;...

Mrs. Michell Williams Lewis, 45, of Millry, AL passed from this life Monday, April 25, 2022 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Waynesboro, MS on Thursday, August 5, 1976 to Earl Wayne Beasley and Minnie Mae Beasley. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Eric Lewis, Millry, AL; father, Earl Wayne Beasley, Millry, AL; mother, Minnie Mae Shirley, Waynesboro, MS; two sons, Judah Williams (Hailey), Quitman, MS, Isaiah Williams (Jordan Grice), Millry, AL;...

Mr. Oscar "Frankie" Gardner, Jr., 42, of Millry, AL passed from this life Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Millry, AL. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, August 31, 1979 to Oscar F. Gardner, Sr. and Margaret Gardner. He was a member of Magnolia Holiness Church in McIntosh, AL. He worked as a Owner and Operator at F. Gardner Logging. Mr. Frankie is preceded in death by his father, Oscar F. Gardner, Sr.; four brothers, Pete Tate, Bobby Don Tate, Terry Tate, James "Jimmy"...

Mr. Gary Beasley, 54, of Millry, AL passed from this life Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Saturday, February 3, 1968 to J. M. Beasley and Betty Jean Beasley. He worked as a Millwright/Foreman at Southeastern Industrial Contractors (SEIC). Mr. Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Beasley; sister, Amanda "Mandy" Beasley. He is survived by his wife of 19...