All Obituaries

   Mrs. Mary Horne Bonner, 90, of Hattiesburg, MS passed from this life Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born in Wayne County, MS on Thursday, December 5, 1935, to the late Curtis Lee Horne and Amy Lomax Horne. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg. She retired from the East Mississippi State Hospital in Meridian, MS as a secretary.     Mrs. Bonner is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Malcolm ...

   Ms. Shnell Miller-Wade, 56, of Millry, AL passed from this life Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Chatom, AL on Monday, March 31, 1969, to Prentice Powe Miller, Sr. and Tomie Nell Williams Miller. She worked in Public Health Care.     Ms. Shnell is preceded in death by her father, Prentice Powe Miller, Sr.; sister, Leathie Shnaye Musgrove. She is survived by her mother, Tomie Nell Miller; son, Miller Wade (Lily), all of Millry, AL; ...

   Mr. David Paul "Candy Cane" Brownlee, 51, of Vossburg, MS passed from this life Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Diversicare of Quitman in Quitman, MS. He was born in Laurel, MS on Monday, November 25, 1974, to the late Arvel and Alma Brownlee. He was a member of Eucutta Independent Church. He retired as a self-employed logger.     Mr. Brownlee is preceded in death by his parents, Arvel and Alma Brownlee; grandparents, Jeff and Orlee Brownlee, Paul and Mildred ...

   Mr. Thomas Roland Bishop, 73, of Millry, AL passed from this life Friday, February 27, 2026, at residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Wednesday, October 15, 1952, to the late Arthur E. Bishop, Sr. and Virginia Lenora Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as a faithful Deacon for many years. He served in the United States Army National Guard. He worked as a forester for over 38 years at Scotch Plywood in ...

   Mr. Johnny Robert Burnett, 71, of Navarre, FL passed from this life Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Emergency Care-Navarre in Navarre, FL. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Wednesday, July 7, 1954. He was a member of First Baptist Church Navarre. He worked as a salesman at Gatlin Lumber & Supply Company.    Mr. Burnett is preceded in death by his father, George Burnett; mother, Beulah Jean Rigney; half-brother, Mark Rigney; nephew, Josh ...

   Mr. Franklin Donald Hemeter, Sr., 88, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at USA Health Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. He was born in Beaumont, MS on Friday, October 1, 1937, to the late Paul and Bessie Hemeter. He was a member of Waynesboro United Methodist Church.    On February 25, 2015, Mr. Hemeter was recognized by Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves President of the Senate, with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 579. A concurrent ...

   Mr. Terrell H. Yelverton, 89, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence in Waynesboro, MS. He was born in Bay Springs, MS on Thursday, October 8, 1936, to the late Coburn Henry and Kate B. Yelverton. He was a member of Waynesboro Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. He retired as a customer service manager at NECO. After retiring from NECO he began a second career at State Farm Insurance.    Mr. Yelverton is ...

   Mr. Darrell Garris, 77, of State Line, MS passed from this life Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS surrounded by his loving family. He was born in State Line, MS on Tuesday, October 26, 1948, to the late Chester Elie Garris and Bernice Elizabeth Garris. He was a member of First Baptist Church of State Line. He retired as a Chipping Supervisor at Kimberly-Clark Corporation.    Mr. Garris is preceded in death by his parents, Chester ...

     Mr. William Burel Henderson, 85, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born in Clara, MS on Sunday, August 25, 1940, to the late Burel Pat Henderson and Etta Mae Campbell Henderson. He was a member of Clara First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher. He was a member of The Gideons International. He retired as an Oil Field Superintendent. After retiring he ...

     Mrs. Vivian J. “Billie” Stadalis, 92, a native and resident of Wayne County, Mississippi passed to her eternal reward on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Southern Living in Waynesboro. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Waynesboro where she taught Sunday school for many years. She retired from the Wayne County Health Department after many years of providing service to residents of the community. Her nursing career took off when she joined the United ...