Christopher Anthony Edmonson

Christopher Anthony Edmonson passed away on January 4, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident in Louisville, Mississippi. Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Vernon Community Church, with Rev. Becky Smith officiating. Interment will be in Lynn Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Noxubee County, Mississippi.

Christopher was born on January 27, 1980, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. He is survived by his daughter, Makyah Edmonson; his stepfather, Willard Head; his grandmother, Barbara Abrams Edmonson; and his brother, Dallas Stratton; as well as aunt and uncle, Dale and Bobbie McDill; aunt, Rhonda Edmonson; and numerous cousins, family members and friends. Christopher was preceded in death by his mother, Shelia Edmonson Head; his grandfather, William C. Edmonson; and uncle, Randy Edmonson.

Christopher attended Vernon Community Church and Macedonia Baptist Church.Christopher enjoyed shooting pool, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed family get-togethers at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christopher carried the trait of many of his family members—that of never giving in to challenges.

Mary Ruth Thomas

Mary Ruth Thomas, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home in Noxapater, Mississippi, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. Services will be Friday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Noxapater with Reverend Tommy Jones officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the church from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mary Ruth was born November 1, 1940, to Ophelia Miles Holton and Jesse Holton. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mary Ruth has been married to Asa Thomas for 65 years. They have resided in Noxapater most of their life; where she was known to all as “Maw”. She enjoyed working in her flowers in her yard, and the annual stay of the hummingbirds. She loved to fish and instilled that love in most of her family. Her love for quilting shows in the homes of all the people she loved the most—there is no way to count the number of beautiful quilts she has made and given away. Her greatest joy was her family, especially the grandchildren, and the latest being the love she had for her great-grandchildren.

Mary Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Asa Thomas; and her five children: Jerry Thomas, Jim Thomas, Ginger (Larry) Phillipson, James “Chunky” (Sandra) Thomas, and T. J. (Melissa) Thomas all of Noxapater. One of her greatest joys was being “Maw” to her grandchildren: James Gully (Nadine Kirk), Sam (Kellie) Gully, Brady Thomas, Chase (Anna) Thomas; and her great-grandchildren: Jackson and Emmett Gully, Jack, Elena and Isaac Thomas, Gavin and Westyn Gully; Birdie and Olyn Thomas; and Corbin, Caroline, and Catie Kirk. She is also survived by her brother, Jesse Gene (Emily) Holton of Madison, Mississippi; and sister-in-law, Shirley Holton; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Mary Ruth is preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Thomas; her parents; brother, James Berlin Holton; and sister, Freda Rhodes.

Serving as pallbearers are T. J. Thomas, James Gully, Sam Gully, Brady Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Robby Phillipson. Memorials in memory of Mary Ruth may be given to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 19 Asa Thomas Rd., Noxapater, MS 39346 or to Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.

Bessie Sue Boykin

Bessie Sue Boykin, 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Services will be Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Louisville Memorial Cemetery.

Sue was born in Lake, Mississippi, to James Richard and Bonnie Nell Gay on March 13, 1960. For many years, she worked as a roofer in the construction industry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; especially her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved.

Sue is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Steve Boykin; and two sons, Steven Cambre (Kelsey); and Orry Boykin all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Maw Maw” to her grandchildren: Izabella, Lincoln, and Sawyer Cambre; and Blake, Mary, Grace, and Abigail Boykin. She is also survived by her mother, Bonnie Nell Gay of Lake; sisters, JoAnn (Billy Joe) Mahaffey of Noxapater, Mississippi, and Darlene Posey of Lake; and brothers, John (Cassandra) Gay of Lake; David Gay or Flowood, Mississippi; and Dan (Teresa) Gay of Newton, Mississippi. Sue also leaves behind five sisters-in-law: Phyllis White Dempsey, Pamela Quinn, Beverly Wylie, Susan Beasley, and Billie Jo Smith; and brothers-in-law, Matt Boykin and Bubba Boykin; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Sue is preceded in death by her son, Rocky Boykin; father, James Richard Gay; sister, Joyce Harrell; and her brother, Tim Gay.

Serving as pallbearers are Neil Harrell, Trent Harrell, Wayne Harrell, Clifford McCollum, Tyrone Gill and Willie Gill. Memorials in memory of Sue may be given to fight lung cancer at LUNGevity online at longevity.org.

Larry Hemphill

Mr. William Larry Hemphill, 63, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in Louisville, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 20th, at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry was born July 21, 1960, in Macon, MS, to William Duell and Yvonne Pearl Hemphill. He attended Louisville High School, and worked with Crowson Construction Company for over 30 years. He was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church.
Larry is survived by his wife, Lynn Hemphill of Louisville; a daughter, Cricket Hemphill, and a son, Bumper (Stephanie) Hemphill, both of Louisville; a sister, Cindy (David) Robertson of Starkville; five grandchildren, Katelyn Nicole (Bradley) Hemphill, William Dalton Hemphill, Jazlyn Kirk, Harley Kirk, and Layla Kirk; two great grandchildren, Waylon Douglas Baysinger and Kinsley Nicole Baysinger; and his aunt, Dorathy Coldren.
Memorials may be made to the Ellison Ridge Baptist Church.

Patricia Stepp Patterson

Patricia Stepp Patterson of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. Patwas born on November 17, 1950 in Tennessee to Boyd and Doris (Koerwitz) Stepp. She was 73 years old. Pat was a retired Wal-Mart Associate.

Memorial services will be held for Pat on Saturday, April 20, 2024,11:00 AM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS with Dr. Danny Irvin officiating.

Pat is survived by her son, Jeff (Beth) Paulk of Ackerman, MS, and daughter, Kayla (Chris) Newlin of Weir, MS; a brother, Charles (Diane) Stepp of Salem, TN; a sister, Diana (David) O’Connor of Placentia, CA; and 3 grandchildren, Xander Newlin, Brady Paulk, and Justin Paulk.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Patterson, her parents, Boyd and Doris (Koerwitz) Stepp, a brother, Lawrence Wayne Stepp, and a sister, LaDonna Yvonne Loving.

Rev. Gary Jackson

Rev. Gary Dale Jackson of Weir, MS, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence near Weir, MS. Gary was born on September 11, 1950 in Oktibbeha County, MS to Fred Auvergne and Sara (Wylie) Jackson. He was 73 years old. Gary was a graduate of East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University. He was a member of Kilmichael Baptist Church.

Gary started out with a career in banking and held many positions during that time. While moving up in this career, he got the call to become a minister. Gary eventually started ministering full-time. Some of the churches he pastored include Providence Church near Weir, MS, Kilmichael Baptist Church, in Kilmichael, MS, where he pastored from 2005 until around 2017, and Bethsaida Baptist Church in French Camp, MS.

 

In November 2003, Gary was first elected to the Mississippi Senate. He was re-elected in 2007 and 2011. He resigned on June 30, 2020 due to health issues.

Funeral services will be held at Kilmichael Baptist Church in Kilmichael, MS, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 12:00PM. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. A second visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at Kilmichael Baptist Church. Burial will follow the funeral service at Morgan Chapel Cemetery near Sturgis, MS at 3:00 PM.

Gary is survived by his wife, Dianne (Poss) Jackson; two sons, Corbett (Tammy) Jackson of Sturgis, MS and David (Stacie) Perry of French Camp, MS; his mother, Sara (Wylie) Jackson; two brothers, Tom (Carrie) Jackson of Sturgis, MS and Randall (Becky) Jackson of Choteau, MT; two sisters, Beverly Rives and Aurie (Frog) James of Sturgis, MS; 8 grandchildren, Sara Jackson, Megan Jackson, Chase Jackson, Anna Jackson, Kyla McKnight, Colin Perry, Cody Perry, and Kambrie Perry; and a great-grandchild, Cora Beth Crocker.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Auvergne Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to French Camp Academy.

James O. “Jim” Lowery

Funeral services for James O. “Jim” Lowery will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Don Parish, Warren Deweese and Bro. Tim Vowell officiating. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery, Winston County, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 12 noon until service time at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Mr. Lowery, 86, of Philadelphia died Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Jim was born and raised in Winston County, MS and attended school at Liberty Community School. He entered the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17 and spent 20 years and retired in November 1974. He worked for the Choctaw Housing Authority for a number of years and JG Sales, Daniels Used Cars and started his own upholstery business until his health would not allow him to continue. Jim loved riding motorcycles, the outdoors and dearly loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Mr. Lowery was a longtime member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Lowery of Mt. Juliet, TN; daughters, Brenda Coutch of Yazoo City, MS and Gina Sisson (Greg) of Philadelphia, MS; grandchildren, Chrissy Ballentine, Matthew Towne (Morgan) and Lindsey Goss; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Peggy Lowery; along with several nieces, nephews and their families.

Mr. Lowery was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Lowery; son, Allen Lowery; parents, Oliver Leston and Ruby Weems Lowery; sister, Cornelia Bechtel; brothers, David and Carrol Lowery.

Pallbearers, JP Watson, Glenn Sisson, Warren Deweese, Jr. Bell, Ted Manning and Freddie McBreairty.

Ronnie David Harrington

Ronnie David Harrington, 68, of Louisville, MS., passed on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Regency Hospital, Meridian, MS. Funeral Service will be Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Era Burl Hunt Lampley

Era Burl Hunt Lampley passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home in Magee, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at Hopewell Baptist Church in McCool, Mississippi. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Reverend Roger Griffith officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Hopewell Church Cemetery.

Burl was born October 29, 1933, to Thomas and Exie Hunt in Mississippi. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Burl worked as a desk clerk at the Admiral Retirement Center in Jackson, Mississippi, until she was 80 years old! She dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Burl is survived by her children: Lisa Stovall (Jamie), Jean Mott (Johnny) and Dan Miller. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw” to her grandchildren: Dana Sports, LaGena Holbrook, Becky Alawine, Scott Miller, Diane Birkley (Kirk), James Stovall, Jesse Stovall, and Cynthia Stovall; and her great-grandchildren: McKinlee Sports, Harleigh Sports, Brantley Sports, Micheala Alawine, Bria Birkley, Aaron Birkley, Jordan Birkley, and Rider Miller. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Joy Hunt; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers; Victor and Leonard Hunt; her sister, Dean Beech; daughter-in-law, Charlene Miller; and son-in-law, Jack Barnett.

Serving as pallbearers are Jamie Stovall, James Stovall, Mike Alawine, Redd Hardy, Rider Miller, Scott Miller, and Cameron Parr. Honorary pallbearers are Will Belk and Brantley Sports.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Heart of Hospice for the excellent care given to our mother during this time.

 

Alfred L. Coleman

Alfred L. Coleman, age 85, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at Friendship Baptist Church, 5491 Craig Springs Road, Sturgis, Mississippi, with Bro. Junior Davis, Bro. Jeremy McCrory, and Bro. Tim Buchanan officiating. Visitation will be at the church on the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow in Craig Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County.

Alfred was born May 9, 1938, to Burry and Bessie Eskridge Coleman of the Craig Springs Community. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Alfred retired after devoting more than 42 years as a lab technician to the Borden Dairy Company. He was passionate about farming his land and loved his cows. Alfred enjoyed the time he spent with others; especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was known for making his communal laps around Craig Springs for which he earned the title of “Neighborhood Watch.”

Alfred is survived by his loving wife of almost 66 years, Peggy Morgan Coleman; and his two sons: Stan Coleman and wife, Debbie; and Steven Coleman and wife, Renee; and his ever-faithful companion, his dog, Moe, all of the Craig Springs Community. One of his greatest joys was being “Popa” to his grandchildren: Stephanie Baldwin, Jonathan (Dawn) Coleman, and Shelby (Dustin) Hardin; as well as his great-grandchildren: Rylee Baldwin, Marlee Baldwin, Eli Ingram, Coleman Hardin, and Pryor Hardin. He is also survived by his sister, Frances Prisock; in addition to his loving nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings: Carlene Elrod, Pauline Green, Shirley Griffin, Thomas Coleman, and Grady Coleman.

Serving as pallbearers are Buddy Prisock, Billy Greene, Bobby Greene, Jay McClelland, Ben Morgan, Kenny Wilson, Tommy Coleman, Darrell Seawright, and Sterling Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are those in the Men’s Sunday School Class at Friendship Baptist Church. The family requests memorials in honor of Alfred be given to Shriners Children’s Hospital online at shrinerschildrens.org or by mail at P. O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Edwards

Daniel Edwards, 62, passed away, Monday, April 7, 2024, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Austin Bishop officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:30 p.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home.

Daniel was born July 17, 1961 to Roy Lamar and Reba Spears Edwards. He enjoyed shooting pool, karate, and spending time with his family and friends.

Daniel is survived by his loving wife Karen Shaw Edwards; and his children: Jessica Burnham (Michael) and Evan Edwards (Shannon). One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his seven grandchildren: Keaton Edwards, Tymon Edwards, Nikolia Edwards, Bristol Burnham, Harvey Burnham, and Timmy McKinley. He also leaves behind his mother, Reba Spears Edwards; his sisters Reba Goodin (Wayne) and Joyce Baggett; his brothers Don Edwards (Brenda) and David Edwards (Gena). He was preceded in death by his father.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Bobbie N. Adcock

Bobbie N. Adcock, 94, went to be with her Lord on April 5, 2024, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi, leaving behind her family and friends. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Monday, April 8 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Trent Jaudon and Reverend Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:30 a.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Louisville Memorial Cemetery.

Bobbie was born on September 16, 1929, to Ran and Eunice Sellers Eaves. She was raised in the Ellison Ridge community along with her siblings, cousins, and large extended family. She grew up attending Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. Later, she would be married to Clifford Adcock for 64 years and raised her own family in Macedonia Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and used her many talents in Bible School. Later, she moved with her family to South Louisville Baptist Church where she was a faithful member and really enjoyed her Sunday School class. She even would fill in and teach when needed.

To those who were close to her, they were greeted with a winning smile, happiness and joy, ready to begin any new project or task.

Her love for her Lord was evident by how she served those in her life, with her many hobbies. She could create anything on which she focused her attention. Bobbie was a worker. She cooked, sewed, quilted, crocheted, did needlework, decorated, arranged flowers, did ceramics, drew and created paintings in acrylic and oil. Her passion was oil painting after Mrs. Alba Hudson introduced her to this medium. She painted so many works for her friends, family, churches, and her own home. The churches which hang Bobbie’s baptistry scenes include Ellison Ridge, Macedonia, Harmony, Good Hope, Soul Harbor in Shuqualak, Mississippi, Mt. Sinai, and Noxapater Baptist and possibly others. She was always an encourager and even taught several students who were interested in art in her own home.

Bobbie loved to fish and spent many days teaching her sons how to fish and even hunt. She fished most often with her husband, Clifford. She loved nature, the outdoors, and gardening.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Adcock; a granddaughter, Brittany Nicole Adcock; her parents; her sister, Sarah Holman; and her brother Guy Ran Eaves.

She is survived by two sons, Kevin Adcock and wife, Karen; and Keith Adcock all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Mamaw Bobbie” to her grandchildren, Eric (Cortney) Adcock and Kayla (Josh) Richards; and her four great-grandchildren: Walt and Leighton Adcock and Presleigh and Harper Richards. She is also survived by her sisters Jamie Hutto and Nancie Nicholas and her brother, Paul Randal (Nancy) Eaves.

Serving as pallbearers are Eric Adcock, Derek Eaves, Richard Eaves, Colby Eaves, Russ Elmore, JT Thompson, and Tyler Rogers. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Henry Stokes, Lowell Wilson, and Chris Blackwell.

A special thanks to Carol Marie Mars who took care of her so faithfully and lovingly. Thanks to Shiloh, Jontra and Courtney who could always get Bobbie laughing and cutting up. Thanks to Bro. Michael Wells who always had a laugh, a word of encouragement, a prayer, and sometimes even a song. Thanks to so many other nurses, CNAs, and workers too many to name. A special thank you also goes to Dr. Gentry who managed Bobbie’s healthcare as if she were his own grandmother. A special thanks to Mrs. Shirley Hughes and others in her Sunday School class. Also, thanks to Mrs. Jimmie Morgan for all the prayers, cards and calls; as well as to Dinky, Beth, and others at the Winston County Library who relentlessly kept her stocked with books to keep her busy reading for years! So many of her good friends have gone on before her but we want to especially thank Peggy Higginbotham for being such a loyal and true friend; and to Ivy Nunn and Renee Trosper who sat with her many times which helped the family tremendously.

Bobbie served with a servant’s heart. She loved others because Jesus first loved her. She knew her Savior and tried to let others know why she rejoiced. She fought so hard; she was never a quitter. Bobbie was an inspiration to all who truly knew and loved her.

Thank you, Mom, for being the kind of Godly woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31 “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies…and let her own works praise her in the gates.”

Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Kabresha Porchanette Wragg

Kabresha Porchanette Wragg, 32, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday April 1, 2024 at the Merit Health River Oaks Hospital, Flowood, MS. 

 Kabresha is the Daughter of Dorothy Wragg and Robert Davis, born December 26, 1991 in Oktibbeha County Mississippi. 

 Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2 p.m., from Agapa Baptist Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hopewell Church Cemetery.

Kabresha, is survived by her parents; Robert Davis and Dorothy Wragg; sister, Latesha Wraggs, step sibling, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Sherry Lynn Holton Russell

Mrs. Sherry Lynn Holton Russell, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 6th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Lundy, Rev. Tommy Jones, and Rev. Chris Gully officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sherry was born December 27, 1955, in Winston County, MS, to Murry and Darlene Stevenson Holton. She was a graduate of Nanih Waiya High School, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Sherry was a jewelry maker and made many different types of jewelry over the years. She was a member of Mississippi Republican Women. She loved flowers and spent many hours in her yard and flower garden. She was an animal lover and loved babying her two cats.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Edward Russell; her brother, Johnny Holton; and her nephew, John Collier, III.She is survived by her daughter, Heather Russell; and a sister, Reba (Johnny) Collier, both of Louisville.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Andrews, Bobby Haralson, Joseph Haralson, John Stevenson, Luke Price, Barry Mason, Hayden Street, Fred Runnels, Braden Runnels, and Richard Price.

Memorials in Sherry’s memory may be made to Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Mr. Thomas A. "Tom" McCleer,

Mr. Thomas Augusta McCleer, 78, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 4th, at Porter Funeral Home with Mr. Allen Krajewski officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tom was born May 14, 1945, in Arkansas. He worked in construction all of his life, and was blessed to be able to travel all over the United States with his work. Tom was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on the water pursuing his hobby. Tom loved his family and loved spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Margaret McCleer; his parents, Gus and Lorene McCleer; and a brother, Frank McCleer.

He is survived by a daughter, Tina L. (George) Cooley of Byhalia, MS; two sons, Thomas A. McCleer of Lake Cormorant, MS, and James A. McCleer of Hernando, MS; two sisters, Pat Witten of Pelzer, SC, and Loretta Peery of Summerville, SC; a brother, Rick McCleer of Tulsa, OK; seven grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Reed, Michael Hill, Cully McCleer, Zander Reed, Mark McCleer, and Matt McCleer.

Memorials in Tom’s memory may be made to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, 848 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN, 38103. (www.lebonheur.org)

Lance Wade Groceman

Lance Wade Groceman of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Lance was born on November 18, 1956, in Kansas City, MO to Paul Groceman and Patricia (Rogers) Groceman. He was 67 years old.

Lance married the love of his life and his best friend, Vicky, on July 28, 1980 in Muleshoe, TX. They moved back to Mississippi shortly after their daughter, Tamara, was born in 1984. Lance was a very skilled carpenter. He took great pride in his work. He retired in 2020. Lance loved the outdoors and he spent many hours on their front porch or in his shed watching the deer roam in their pastures. Lance was a very honest, loyal, and hardworking man. He loved his wife, children, and grandchildren tremendously. He was one of a kind and all who really knew him loved him.

A celebration of life will be held for Lance on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Lance is survived by his wife, Vicky (Chesnut) Groceman of Ackerman, MS; two daughters, Tamara (Lance) Walker of Gulf Shores, AL and Arron Savoie of Indiana; 2 brothers, Ryan Groceman of Indiana, and Ray Groceman of Mississippi; 4 sisters, Debbie Ann Groceman and Paula Billinger of Missouri, Debbie Clark of Mississippi, and Janet Roark of Tennessee; 8 grandchildren, Lexi (Hunter), Chance, Cooper, Piper, Gavin, Ava, Dash, and Veronica, and 3 great-grandchildren; and his father in law, Joel Nowlin of Mississippi. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Groceman and Patricia (Rogers) Groceman, a sister, Lynn Carr, his step-mother, Shirley Groceman, his mother-in-law, Ruth Nowlin, and one great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Hattie Lee Warren

Mrs. Hattie Lee Warren, 99, of Louisville, MS. passed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 2 p.m., from Warren Chapel COGIC. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Carter

Mr. Jerry Carter, 75, a native of Arkansas who resided in Louisville, MS, passed on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Taylor’s Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at noon at The Taylor's Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will take place at Eiland Cemetery on J Foster Rd. Taylor’s Funeral Home of Louisville is entrusted with the arrangements.

Janet Matthews

We regretfully announce the passing of Janet Mary Matthews of Macon, Mississippi. Janet was born on July 29, 1948 and passed away of March 26, 2024. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 29 at First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater with Rev. Antoine Stokes and Rev. Dwayne Barrett officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church in Noxapater. Interment will immediately follow the service in Sunrise Cemetery.

Janet was one of a kind. She loved with all she had. She loved to play canasta and spend time with her family. Our family was blessed to have her as our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. We will never be able to fill the space left behind by her.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Matthews Sr.; her sisters; Julia, Joyce, Vernita, and Maxine; her brothers, Steve and Larry; and her granddaughter, Staci Echols. Janet is survived by her sister Loyce; her children, Peggy Hollingsworth (David) of Morton, Mississippi, Linda Goodin (Tracy) of Virginia, Connie Bono (Tony) of Springfield, Louisiana, Ralph Mathews (Terrie) of Sulphur, Louisiana, Kevin Mathews, of Macon, Mississippi and Poncho Mathews of Macon, Mississippi; her grandchildren, April Sills (Roy), Joseph Hillhouse (Amber), Lamar Goodin, Samantha Goodin, Austin Bono, Micaela Bono, Kristen Bono, Ashley Cunningham, Taylor Cormier, and Destiny Ortego; her great grandchildren; Tyler Smith (McKinley), Colby Smith, Kristina Sills, Alyssa Hillhouse, Ryder Hillhouse, Melody Hillhouse, Eli Williams, Asher Ortego, Blaine Campbell, Wyatt Cunningham; and one great-great granddaughter: Kasei Kalla.

Serving as pallbearers are Payton Domanick, Tracy Goodin, Colby Smith, Tyler Smith, David Hollingsworth, Roy Sills.

Robert E. “Bobby” Clark, Jr.

 Mr. Robert E. “Bobby” Clark, Jr., 90, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 27th, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.    Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.   

Bobby was born March 1, 1934, in Louisville, MS, to Charlie Mae Garrigues and Robert E. Clark, Sr.  Bobby was a graduate of Louisville High School where he served as student body president and a member of the LHS Hall of Fame.   After attending Mississippi State University for two years he accepted an appointment at the U. S. Military Academy in West Point, NY and graduated in 1958.  Bobby served in the 82d Airborne Division, on the DMZ in Korea, and as an instructor in the Ranger Department of the Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA.  He was assigned to the Americal Division during his tour in Viet Nam.  He returned to instructor status in the Math Department at USMA and finished his military career.

Upon returning to Louisville, the hometown he loved, Bobby was very civic-minded. He served as the director of the Chamber of Commerce, three terms on the Board of Alderman, and one term as Mayor of Louisville.  He served as the southern coordinator of the American Red Cross and a member of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance.  He was a member of the Rotary Club, Gideons, Friends of Legion State Park, American Legion, and a Friends of the Library.  In particular, he loved following the stock market, as he called it his “work”.

He was a faithful member of First Methodist Church, where he served in many leadership positions over the years. He was faithful in his Bible reading and the study of God’s word.  He enjoyed teaching older students Sunday School and challenging them to grow in their faith.  Family was his ultimate joy and to see them accept Christ as their savior.  He loved his wife of 65 years, Sylvia, and all of his brothers, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles Garrigues Clark.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Duck Clark; a daughter, Camille (Keith) Ball of Madison, MS; a son, George Robert (Gwen) Clark of Noxapater, MS; a brother, Joe (Susan) Clark of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Gerry Clark; nine grandchildren, Mamie Clark (Kyle) Krebs, Carol Anne (Taylor) Bussell, Jackson Clark, Amzi Ball (Ryan) Johnson, Story Ball, Callie Ball, Iris Ball, Watson Ball, and Joshua Ball; and two great grandchildren, Jamison Krebs and Brody Bussell.   

Pallbearers will be Jackson Clark, Watson Ball, Joshua Ball, Kyle Krebs, Sam Clark, Matthew Clark, Ryan Johnson, Taylor Bussell, and Hodgson Bookout.