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Mississippi teen remembered at funeral after July 4 boat death
Hundreds attended the funeral of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells in Mississippi on Monday. His mother described him as a gentle, calming spirit during the service.
Jul 20, 3:24 PM·1m read5 sources
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Hundreds gathered at a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate Nolan Xavier Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a July 4 boat trip with high school friends.
service Family and supporters filled the church for the service.
The event drew national attention after the teen's death. Wells' mother remembered him as a "gentle, calming spirit" during the funeral.
death Wells died following the boating trip with friends on the holiday weekend. Details of the incident have not been released by authorities. The gathering focused on honoring the teen's life rather than the circumstances of his death.
— AP, July 20, 2026 The family has not publicly discussed further plans or investigations.
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