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04/26/2026

04/24/2026

Virgil Davis

Mr. Virgil Davis, 87, of Clara, MS was called home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, October 21, 1938, to the late Truman and Leoma (Kelly) Davis. He attended Clara First Church of God, and prior to his death, he was a devoted supporter of The Shepherd's Chapel.

Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Leoma (Kelly) Davis; five brothers, Houston Davis, Herbert Davis, Cecil Davis, Vaughan Davis, and Mike Davis; sister, Lillie Lea (Davis) Hinton. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Dorothy J. (Waites) Davis; two daughters, Kathy Hollingshead (Grover) and Barbara Blackwell (Thomas), all of Waynesboro, MS; three grandchildren, Josh Hollingshead (Anna Beth) of Meridian, MS, Fallon Blackwell, and Eric Blackwell (Jalyn), all of Waynesboro, MS; five great grandchildren, Kinley Hollingshead, Sadie Grace Hollingshead, Millie Hollingshead, Kellan Ridge Blackwell, and Bray Blackwell.

Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, April 26, 2026, at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Jason Sehon officiating. Interment will be in White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Pallbearers are Eric Blackwell, Johnny Waites, Bruce Davis, Tommy Lofton, Nicholas Bunch, and Nick Mills.

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04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day!

04/23/2026

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04/23/2026

The Missing Man or Fallen Comrade Table may be seen at specific events to honor missing, fallen, or imprisoned service members. Each component of the table is chosen with intention and purpose. While the components of the table and their meaning may vary slightly, many sources generally agree on the following:
- The tablecloth is white symbolizing the purity of motives when answering the call to duty.
- The single red rose reminds us of those who are missing or lost as well as their loved ones.
- A yellow ribbon represents continued hope for those who are missing; a red ribbon represents a country who inspired them.
- The slice of lemon on a bread plate represents the bitter fate of those who have died or those who are missing.
- A pinch of salt on the bread plate symbolizes the tears of those waiting or grieving.
- The inverted glass represents that the service member cannot partake.
- A lighted candle symbolizes either hope for their return or remembering a fallen comrade.
- The empty chair represents their absence.
Picture is used with permission from the Veteran's family.

04/22/2026

"When we saw tiny Earth... what struck me wasn't just Earth, it was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging in the universe. Planet Earth, you are a crew." — Christina Koch (astronaut)

Image from recent Artemis 2 mission: "Earthset" - NASA

04/21/2026

Say their name.
One of the most common things we hear from grieving families is this: ‘Please don’t be afraid to say their name.’ It may bring tears — but it also brings their loved one back into the room, if only for a moment.
Their worst fear is that their loved one will be forgotten. Don't be afraid to say their name.
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04/21/2026

Kevin L. Pittman

Mr. Kevin L. Pittman, 48, of Brandon, MS passed from this life Monday, April 20, 2026, at residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jackson, MS on Thursday, July 7, 1977, to Charles W. Pittman and Gwen Pittman. He was a member of Robinhood Baptist Church in Brandon, MS.

Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Pittman; brother, Greg Pittman. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Gwen Pittman; brother, Jimmy Pittman (Kelly), all of Brandon, MS; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation for Kevin will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Clint Peoples and Rev. Nelda Simmons officiating. Interment will be in West Shady Grove Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS.

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04/19/2026

Carla Michelle Atkinson Gatlin

Carla Michelle Atkinson Gatlin, age 78, of Bryan, TX, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born December 7, 1947, in Waynesboro, Mississippi to R.C Atkinson, Jr. and Joyce Rainwater Atkinson. Michelle was an only child, although she grew up with many cousins. She was granddaughter to Roy Clifton Atkinson and Vinidray Crumble Weaver and of Luther Henderson Rainwater & Annie Della Pugh. Michelle was preceded in death by both her parents.

She is survived by her daughter, Carla Hilland with her son-in-law Jeremy Hilland and their children Jacob and Julianna Allen Hilland, Ashlyn Hilland, Andrew Hilland, her sister-in-law, Gilda Gatlin, Carla’s father, Tally Wayne Gatlin and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m. A private immediate family burial will take place at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery in Waynesboro, Mississippi.

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04/19/2026

Roger C. Neumann

Mr. Roger C. Neumann, 82, of Millry, AL passed from this life Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Cleveland, OH on Monday, November 29, 1943, to the late Robert and Ruth Eleanor Neumann. He attended Flat Branch Church in Millry, AL. He retired as co-owner and operator of Payne's Air Conditioning.

Mr. Neumann is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Eleanor Neumann; son, Scott Robert Neumann; brother, Donald Neumann; sister, Carolyn Burns. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ann Neumann of Millry, AL; three daughters, Tammy Lyn Cortez (Daniel), Robin Renee Cortez, all of Vero Beach, FL, and Dawn Michele "Missy" Neumann of Lancaster, KY; son, Bruce Treven Burrus, III (Leal) of Millry, AL; step daughter, Lisa Michell Kavelak (Andy) of Winter Haven, FL; brother, James Neumann of Riviera Beach, FL; 23 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mr. Neumann will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Flat Branch Church, 263 Sam Sullivan Road Millry, AL. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Flat Branch Church in Millry, AL with Rev. Junior Brewer and Rev. Michael Gunn officiating.

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