All Obituaries

Mr. David Leroy Hutchinson, Jr., 71, of Laurel, MS passed from this life Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Laurel on Thursday, September 21, 1950. He was retired as a Toolpusher in the Oilfield. He served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam Era and a recipient of The Purple Heart. Mr. Hutchinson is preceded in death by his father, David L. Hutchinson, Sr.; mother, Doris Hutchinson; granddaughter, Makayla Dearman. He is survived by his two...

Mrs. Jettie Vanosdol, 93, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Waynesboro on Friday, October 5, 1928 to Ellis Hudson and Alifair Hudson. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Assembly of God Church. She had worked as a Cook at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Jettie is preceded in death by her husband, Josh Vanosdol; father, Ellis Hudson; mother, Alifair Hudson; daughter, Joy Byrd; four brothers,...

Mr. Preston Ray Gatlin, 87, of Ellisville, MS passed from this life Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. He was born in Wayne County on Thursday, January 25, 1934 to Ollie Gatlin, Sr. and Medah Gatlin. He was a member of West Ellisville Baptist Church. Mr. Gatlin served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He had worked in Sales and Management at Schlumberger. Mr. Gatlin is preceded in death by his father, Ollie Gatlin, Sr.;...

Mrs. Anna Lois Stevens, 60, of Clara, MS passed from this life Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Wayne County, MS on Wednesday, August 23, 1961 to Buddy Lewis and Myrtle Ray Henderson. She worked as co-owner and operator of Stevens Chow Chows. Mrs. Stevens is preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Rae Ordoyne; brother, "Little Buddy" Lewis. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Wayne Stevens, Clara, MS; father,...

Mr. Gerald E. "Jerry" Hutcherson, 73, of Buckatunna, MS passed from this life Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Mobile, AL on Wednesday, January 21, 1948 to Eugene A. Hutcherson and Helen Hutcherson. He had worked as a Diesel Mechanic at Exxon Mobil. Mr. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Eugene A. Hutcherson; mother, Helen Hutcherson. He is survived by his wife, Debby Hutcherson, Buckatunna, MS; two sons, Robby Hutcherson (Melissa), Satsuma, AL,...

Mrs. Opal Beatrice Arnold, 89, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Pine View Health and Rehabilitation in Waynesboro, MS. She was born in Wayne County, MS on Friday, July 29, 1932, to Percy H. and Virgie Greene. She was a member of Chicora Baptist Church. Mrs. Arnold is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Lee Arnold, Jr.; father, Percy H. Greene; mother, Virgie Windham; two brothers, Robert Greene, Donald Ray Greene; infant sister, Voncille Greene....

Mr. Jasper Van Mosley, 65, of Millry, AL passed from this life Friday, November 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, August 10, 1956 to James Elbert Mosley, Sr. and Idell Mosley. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He worked as a Self-employed Carpenter. Mr. Mosley is preceded in death by his father, James Elbert Mosley, Sr.; mother, Idell Mosley; brother, Elbert Ray Mosley; sister, Sybil Miller. He is survived by his son, James Keith Mosley...

Mrs. Hazel Waller Holmes, 93, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Monday, November 15, 2021 at Wayne General Hospital. She was born in Waynesboro on Saturday, March 3, 1928 to Harvey Waller and Ruby Waller. She was a member of West Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Holmes; father, Harvey Waller; mother, Ruby Waller; son, Glen Bowdin; brother, Troy Waller; two sisters, Mary Bush, Joyce Hosmer. She is survived by...

Mrs. Christie Deese, 43, of Buckatunna, MS passed from this life Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mobile, AL on Monday, January 16, 1978, to Robert and DiAne Wilkinson. She attended Flat Branch Assembly of God Church in Millry, AL. Mrs. Deese is preceded in death by her mother, DiAne Wilkinson; son, Nathan Salter. She is survived by her husband, Brad Deese of Buckatunna, MS; father, Robert Wilkinson of Mayodan, NC; three sons,...

Mr. Joe Carl Newburn, Sr., 63, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Laurel, MS on Wednesday, April 9, 1958, to Voyde Newburn, Sr. and Martha Louise Newburn. He worked as a self-employed contractor. Mr. Newburn is preceded in death by his father, Voyde Newburn, Sr.; mother, Martha Louise Newburn; great grandson, Emerson Tucker. He is survived by his son, Joe Carl Newburn, Jr. (Paula), Richlands, NC; three daughters, Shannon...