With deep sorrow and immense gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Dr. Donald Quinten Weaver announces his passing on July 25, 2025, at the age of 79. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, dentist, and servant-leader, Don’s legacy of faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment to his community will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Born on July 2, 1946, in Amory, Mississippi, to Ira Quinten Weaver and Mildred Holloway Weaver, Don was raised with a strong work ethic and a deep sense of family. He graduated from Morton High School in 1964, where he excelled both academically and athletically, lettering in football, basketball, and track.
Don went on to attend Mississippi State University, where he proudly served in ROTC and was a devoted member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. In 1968, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree and married his high school sweetheart, Martha Tip Stuart, beginning what would become a remarkable 56-year marriage.
Pursuing a calling in medicine, Don earned his Master of Anatomy from the University of Mississippi in Jackson in 1971, then entered the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, where he graduated first in his class in 1975 with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD). During his dental school years, he and Martha Tip welcomed their two daughters, Elizabeth and Amanda, into their growing family.
Following dental school, Don served with distinction as a Captain in the U.S. Army, practicing dentistry at Fort Knox, Kentucky, for two and a half years. In 1977, he returned to Mississippi and settled in Kosciusko, where he began a dental career that would span more than four decades. In 1991, he founded Autumn Ridge Dental, a practice that became synonymous with compassionate, expert care and enduring relationships. Don cherished the many patients who entrusted their smiles to him and took great pride in the bonds he formed through his work.
Beyond his professional life, Don was a cornerstone of the Kosciusko community. He served on the Chamber of Commerce, the Kosciusko School District school board, the Lions Club, and was even named King of the Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball—a role he wore with both humility and humor.
A man of deep and abiding faith, Don was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Kosciusko for 48 years, serving faithfully as a deacon, committee member, and choir singer. His passion for music was evident in his joyful participation in church worship and as a member of the gospel quartet Proclamation. Those who heard Don sing knew that his voice reflected the joy and strength of his spirit.
In his personal life, Don was a man who found peace in the outdoors. He found joy in running, biking, golfing, and working in his yard. His farm, affectionately known as “The Piddlin’ Place,” was his retreat—where he planted, played, and reflected.
Don leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter in his family: his devoted wife, Martha Tip; his daughters, Elizabeth Weaver Livingston (Ricky) of Franklin, TN, and Amanda Weaver Long (Chad) of Tupelo, MS; and his six adored grandchildren: Thomas, Pharris, and Lydia Livingston and Sarah Elizabeth, Stuart, and Catherine Long. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Quinten Weaver, and his sister, Ira Elaine Lee.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Kosciusko, with the funeral service immediately following at 12:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be:
- Ward Lee
- Ricky Livingston
- Chad Long
- Thomas Livingston
- Pharris Livingston
- Stuart Long
Honorary Pallbearers include:
- Robert Autry
- Edward Bryant
- Bill Hawkins
- John Clark Love
- Hugh Potts
- Paul Powers
- Spence Stork
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Kosciusko, in memory of Don’s lifelong commitment to faith, service, and community.
We rejoice knowing that Don Weaver is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, surely singing with the heavenly choir he so often dreamed of joining. His love, kindness, and faith-filled legacy will live on in every life he touched.
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