Obituaries 12-07-23
ARDEAN SHAW
June 22, 1938-Nov. 19, 2023
Funeral services for Ardean Shaw, 85, of Smithdale, will be at 10 a.m.
from St. Alphonsus Church with Father Suresh officiating. Visitation
will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Mt. Olive
Missionary Baptist Church in Kirby.
Born on June 22, 1938 in Bude to Willie Shaw and Jessie Curtis, he was a
Veteran of the United States Air Force and served as a Postmaster until
his retirement. He was affectionately known as "Dean."
He died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
He is survived by two daughters, Teresa R. Shaw-Brewer and Stephanie N.
Shaw-Hines; a granddaughter, Milana A. Traverso; and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lottie; and four
brothers, Willie Shaw, Thelma Shaw, Edward Shaw and Douglas Shwa.
Online condolences for the family, as well as memorial tributes, and can
be made at www.marshallfuneralhomems.com.
Marshall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WAYNE HESTER
Aug. 1, 1942-Nov. 28, 2023
Funeral services for Wayne Hester, 81, of Roxie, were conducted on
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 from Hamburg Baptist Church with Rev. Leslie
Wooton officiating.
Interment followed at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hamburg.
Born on Aug. 1, 1942 in Hattiesburg to Noel Hester and Louise Lindley
Hester, he enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting at Lucky Hollow
Hunting Club. He always looked forward to any family gathering where he
could spend time laughing, fellowshipping and reminiscing with loved
ones.
He served his country and was retired from the Mississippi National
Guard.
He died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at his residence.
He is survived by his daughters and their respective spouses, Tammy
Fairburn of Monticello, Vicki and Rusty King of Roxie and Katie Hester
of Natchez; his son and his spouse, Eddie and Kristi Hester of
Meadville; his sister, Carolyn Cole of Hamburg; eight grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Louise Hester.
Pallbearers were Marty Dunn, Brody Cole, Darren Webb, Brent Cole, Dan
McKinney and Hunter Ezell.
To share condolences, please visit www.franklinfh.com.
Franklin Funeral Home of Meadville was in charge of arrangements.
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