All Obituaries

Mr. Paul Lamar McCool, 89, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence in Waynesboro, MS. He was born in Attala County, MS on Friday, September 25, 1931 to Lathon McCool and Mable McCool. Mr. McCool served in the United States Army and United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He worked as a manager of Sunflower Food Store and owner/operator of McCool's Restaurant. Mr. McCool is preceded in death...

Mr. Marvin Boyles, 76, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, January 21, 2021 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. He was born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, February 15, 1944 to Sherman Boyles, Sr. and Ollie Mae Boyles. He was a member of Maynor Creek Assembly of God Church. He worked for many years at Boyles Roofing & Sheet Metal. Mr. Marvin is preceded in death by his father, Sherman Boyles, Sr. and mother, Ollie Mae Boyles; and two sons-in-law, Rev. Billy Crowe...

Mrs. Le'Anne West-Platt, 58, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Monday, January 18, 2021 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS. She was born in Waynesboro, MS on Thursday, March 29, 1962 to Jim Tom West and Jean D. West. She was a member of New Hope Methodist Church. She worked as a United States Postal Service Rural Carrier. Mrs. Le'Anne is preceded in death by her husband, Kevin B. Platt; mother, Jean D. West; brother, John Jason West. She is survived by her...

Mr. Roy L. Singley, 86, of Memphis, TN passed from this life Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Mississippi on Tuesday, November 13, 1934 to A. T. Singley and Hazel McInnis Singley. He served in the Army National Guard Reserve. He has worked as a Supervisor at Southern Capital. Mr. Singley is preceded in death by his father, A. T. Singley; mother, Hazel McInnis Singley. He is survived by his two daughters, Deidra Brewer (Timothy),...

Mrs. Betty Gilbert Ramey, 78, of Waynesboro, MS passed away peacefully from this life Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home in Waynesboro, MS surrounded by her loving family. She had a lengthy battle with a blood disorder that progressed to leukemia. She was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, January 1, 1943 to Colin Orlandus Gilbert and Ethel Estelle Jordan Gilbert. She was the wife of Herbert E. Ramey, Jr., longtime owner of Ramey's grocery store chain. She was a member of First Baptist...

Mrs. Betty Joan McRae, 89, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Monday, January 18, 2021 at Brookwood Villa Personal Care Home. She was born in Waynesboro on Thursday, December 24, 1931 to Roy W. Moody and Effie Covington Moody. She was a member of Waynesboro First Baptist Church. She had worked as a Retail Associate at Walmart for 25 1/2 years and was also a Mary Kay Cosmetic Consultant. Mrs. McRae is preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. McRae; father, Roy W. Moody; mother,...

Mr. Wilmer Hopkins, Sr., 78, of Buckatunna, MS passed from this life Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Tuesday, September 15, 1942 to Henry Hopkins and Estelle Hopkins. He was a member of Buckatunna Baptist Church. He worked as owner and operator of H & H Split Brick. Mr. Hopkins is preceded in death by his wife, Vernice Hopkins; father, Henry Hopkins; mother, Estelle Hopkins; brother, Billy Hopkins; two sisters,...

Mr. Richard D. Moseley, 77, of Waynesboro, MS passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Mobile, AL. He was born in Ellisville, MS on Tuesday, May 11, 1943 to Slater Moseley and Lola Belle Moseley. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  He worked as a Welding Inspector at Alaska Petroleum Distribution.  Mr. Moseley is preceded in death by his father, Slater Moseley and mother, Lola Belle Moseley; brother, Slater B. Moseley. He is survived...

Mr. Billy Hinton, 73, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro. He was born in Waynesboro on Sunday, February 23, 1947 to Harry and Josie Hinton. He was a member of Corinth Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Billy is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hinton; father, Harry Hinton and mother, Josie Hinton; daughter, Traci Hinton; brother, Bobby Hinton; nephew, Jeff Hinton; niece, Mandy Hinton. He is survived by his son, Shelton...

Mrs. Frances "Jerri" Wakefield, 84, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Comfort Care Nursing Center in Laurel, MS. She was born in Waynesboro on Tuesday, January 28, 1936 to Willie E. Williams and Susie Williams. She worked as a waitress and cook at many different restaurants. Mrs. Wakefield is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wakefield; father, Willie E. Williams; mother, Susie Williams; daughter, Shonda Wakefield; son-in-law, Andy...