Graveside services for Jerry Kenneth Mayes, 61, formerly of Converse and Pelican were held on Aug. 13 at the Paul Cemetery in Converse with Karen Cook Harrington and the Rev. Clayton Dyess leading a celebration of life. Jerry passed away on Aug. 7 in his sleep in Natchez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Merle Mayes and Joseph Kenneth Mayes; son, Whitney Lane Mayes and brother, Benny Wayne Bossier. He is survived by two sons that called him, “Boss,” Jeremy Mayes and Corey Mayes; grandchildren, Caleb Wesley Mayes and Kayley Jo Mayes and sister, Judy Mayes of Fort Worth, Texas. In Lie of flowers, family asks memorials be made to Rose Neath Mansfield.
July 16, 2026
