Nolan Wells GoFundMe: Mississippi teen remembered for ‘his smile and kind heart’ after body found on Horn Island
GoFundMe launched nolan xavier wells Family members are searching for a missing 18-year-old teen after a body was found in the water on the northwest tip of Horn Island on Monday morning, July 6, according to Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter. Official identification is still pending, but Ledbetter said the recovery “does fit” the description of Ocean Springs, mississippi as a teenager, according to the New York Post.
Police have been searching for Wells since he was last seen on Horn Island at around 3pm on Saturday, July 4. joint cajun navy is one of many organizations assisting in the search for the teen. Incident Commander Josh Gill said they were focusing on Wells’ last known location on the east end of Horn Island. Gill told Nola.com that Wells was last seen “with a girl.”
Nolan Wells GoFundMe
one to fund me Started after the body was found. “This is the official and only GOFund Me account, created by my friend Allayah Denis. I know times are hard but we are grateful for everything that has been donated,” his mother, Christine Wonsley, wrote on Facebook.
“Our hearts are broken,” the fundraiser reads. “Nolan Xavier Wells was a beloved son, grandson, brother, friend and teammate who touched many lives throughout his life. His smile, kind heart and love for others left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.”
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After “an extensive search involving countless volunteers from the Cajun Combine, first responders, local law enforcement, the U.S. Coast Guard and organizations across the region, our worst fears came true,” the page said.
It added, “While no words can ease the pain of this unimaginable loss, we are deeply grateful to everyone who has searched, prayed, shared his story, and stood by our family during these difficult days. As we begin the painful journey of laying Nolan to rest, we ask for help in easing the financial burden on our family. Funds raised will be used for funeral and memorial expenses, a celebration of life service, and any additional expenses associated with honoring Nolan. Any remaining funds will be used to support the family through the difficult days ahead together.”
In memory of Wells, a GoFundMe wrote: “Always loved. Always remembered. Never forgotten.”
As of this writing, $49,205 of the $65,000 goal has been raised.
