Nolan Wells' mother shares funeral plans, criticizes haters

Christine Wonsley, mother of Nolan Wells, criticized people who joked or made light of her son's death, stating 'Losing my son is not a joke'.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi football player, was found dead on July 6, 2026, after a party on Horn Island off Ocean Springs.

Authorities are investigating the case, and autopsy results are pending from both local officials and a private autopsy in Washington DC.

Wonsley shared that she is planning Wells' funeral, calling the experience 'not feel real' and expressing gratitude for memories of him.

A GoFundMe for Nolan Wells has raised $666,024 toward funeral and memorial expenses, nearing the $750,000 goal.