Dewayne Edward McCann

Dewayne Edward McCann obituary, Waynesboro, MS

Dewayne Edward McCann

Dewayne McCann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Turner Funeral Home - Waynesboro on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Mr. Dewayne Edward McCann was born December 5, 1967 in Waynesboro, MS to the late Ms. Minnie Louise Johnson. He departed this life on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice Lee & Joseph Mitchell; two brothers, Jamie Johnson and Cedric Johnson; three uncles, Kenthrew Leverette, Calvin Leverette and Andrus Johnson; three aunts, Shirley McSwain, Veronica Davis and Erma Lee McCann.
He leave to cherish his memories: two aunts, Shelia Leverette and Cransy (Nehemiah) Ruffin both of Battles, MS; four nephews; a special friend, Louise "Lucy" Whigham of Waynesboro, MS; two special cousins, Kendra Hicks and Kash Hicks of Waynesboro, MS; a host of relatives, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in State Line, MS. Funeral services were officiated by Bishop John Sullivan.
The viewing period was Friday, October 10, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Turner Funeral Home.
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