William Lonnie Wadford Jr.

On the early morning of March 8, 1979, Deputy Sheriff William Lonnie Wadford, Jr., a 40-year-old male, was nearing the end of a long and dedicated career with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. That night, his path would cross with a man named George G. Mansell, leading to a tragic and violent confrontation. The night began with a routine check at Club 16, located just east of Canton, Mississippi, where Deputy Wadford stopped to ensure the establishment was adhering to closing time laws. While ...

Deputy Sheriff William Lonnie Wadford, Jr.

William Lonnie Wadford Jr. (1936-1979) - Find a Grave Memorial