All Obituaries

Mrs. Janice Faye Craddock, 65, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Jones County, MS on Monday, October 18, 1954 to Ruble Pryor and Rachel Baygents. She had worked as a Manager at KFC. Mrs. Craddock is preceded in death by her father, Ruble Pryor; step-father, Henry Baygents. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Craddock, Waynesboro, MS; mother, Rachel Baygents, Waynesboro, MS; two step-daughters, Tammy Jimenez, Stephanie...

Lawson Brooks Lee passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on August 7, 2020. Lawson entered the world at 6:47 pm on April 22, 2020 blessing his family. He brought immense joy and faith to many that knew him in his short time. Lawson is the beloved son of Brent and Brittany Lee, cherished brother to Addisyn, Lexi Kate, and Barrett. His life is celebrated by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by great grandparents that have welcomed him into their...

Thomas Rushing Culpepper, 96, died August 3, 2020 of complications from COVID-19 at Baptist Medical Center – Leake, in Carthage, Mississippi. He was born at Shawmut, Alabama, April 27, 1924 to Ira Thomas Culpepper and Minnie Rushing Culpepper. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. in forestry. He retired from Scott Paper Company as a woods division manager. In World War II he was a flight engineer on a B-24 bomber crew. His plane was shot down returning from their 17th...

Mr. Jeremy Brandon McCool, 41, of Laurel, MS passed from this life Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Laurel, MS. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS on Saturday, July 21, 1979 to Mark McCool and Kathy Overstreet. He served in the United States Army and was Veteran of the Gulf War having served two tours in Iraq. Mr. McCool is survived by his father, Mark McCool and step mother, Linda McCool, Waynesboro, MS; mother, Kathy Overstreet, Laurel, MS; daughter, Amy McCool, Buckatunna, MS; brother, Brian McCool...

Gaven Wade Stokley, 17, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Navarre, FL. He was born in Laurel, MS on Monday, November 25, 2002 to James E. Stokley and Sebrina Hutto Stokley. He was a member of Clara Church of God. He was a senior at Wayne County High School and was a member of the WCHS War Eagle Baseball team. Gaven is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Ray Hutto; paternal grandfather, Robert Green. He is survived by his parents, James...

Mr. Dennis Edward Coxwell, 66, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Sunday, July 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Wednesday, November 18, 1953 to Norris E. Coxwell and Billie Jean Lovett Coxwell. He was retired from the Oil Field as a Driller. Mr. Coxwell is preceded in death by his wife, Kendra Coxwell; mother, Billie Jean Coxwell; son, Daniel Coxwell. He is survived by his father, Norris E. Coxwell, Waynesboro, MS; 2 daughters, Jennifer Harris (Stacey), State...

Mrs. Eloise "MawMaw" Dunn, 91, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Friday, July 24, 2020 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in State Line, MS on Thursday, March 7, 1929 to Jim Gardner and Earlie Mae Odom Gardner. She worked as a machine operator at Wells Lamont Glove Factory. Mrs. Dunn is preceded in death by her father, Jim Gardner; mother, Earlie Mae Gardner; daughter, Barbara Faye Stanley; 5 brothers, Allen Gardner, Mose Gardner, Walter Gardner, Jimmy...

Graveside Service  for Infant Colston Drake Johnson will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2020 at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Interment will be in White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS.

Mrs. Carolyn D. Sykes, 59, of Shubuta, MS passed from this life Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Laurel, MS on Saturday, September 24, 1960 to George Blackburn, Jr. and Margaret Rae Stanley Koontz. She was a member of Eucutta Independent Church.  She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Sykes is preceded in death by her father, George Blackburn, Jr.; mother, Margaret Rae Stanley Koontz; son, Michael "Rooster" Blackburn. She is survived by her husband, James...

Mr. John Farris Cason, Jr., 83, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He was born in Tennessee on Tuesday, March 9, 1937 to John F. Cason, Sr. and Kate Emma Cason. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church.  He had worked as a Mechanic. Mr. Cason is preceded in death by his father, John F. Cason, Sr.; mother, Kate Emma Cason; son, Robert Eugene Cason; two brothers, Raymond Trisler, J. C. Trisler; sister,...