William Todd Taylor

William Todd Taylor, an internet marketer and member of Clarion Baptist Church in Clarion, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2017

A Memorial Service, celebrating the life of William Todd Taylor, will be held at 1:00 PM on July 1, 2017 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and interment will follow the service at the Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Gulfport, MS will officiate.

Edra Mae Holder Lohr

Mrs. Edra Mae Holder Lohr, 87, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Providence Nursing Home. Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Massey Nowell Funeral Home in Louisville, MS. A Memorial service will immediately follow beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Massey Nowell Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Murphy officiating.

Jo Evelyn Fox

Mrs. Jo Evelyn Fox, 88, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Atwood Personal Care Home in Noxapater, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 25th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Sybil J. Pearson

Sybil J. Pearson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Oktibbeha County Hospital Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Davis and Rev. Warren Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.

James "Rick" Myers

James “Rick” Myers, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be 4-7pm Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be at 11am Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Harmony Baptist Church in Winston County.

Tommie James Verdell

Prophet Tommie James Verdell, 64, of Macon, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the Noxubee County General Hospital, Macon, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 24, 2017, at 12 p.m., from Noxubee High School Gymnasium, Macon, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., from St. Johns Full Gospel Church, Macon, Mississippi. Prophet Verdell, will be placed in the Gymnasium, on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Columbus, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Doris Wayne Collins

GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 

TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
11:00 A.M.                                        
CEDARLAWN CEMETERY

VISITATION:
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
9:00 A.M. 

MCCLAIN-HAYS FUNERAL HOME

INTERMENT:
CEDARLAWN CEMETERY

OFFICIATING:
REV. DWIGHT FLEMING
                                                          REV. DAVID FEDRICK
                                                          REV. JIMMY TOWNSEND

Mr. Collins, 79, of Philadelphia, died Monday, June 19, 2017, at Neshoba County Nursing Home.  

He was a native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County and owner and operator of Wayne’s Small Engines. He was a member of the Philadelphia Masonic Lodge #93 and received his 50 year pin. He was also a member of the Neshoba County Shrine Club. Mr. Collins was a member of Beacon Street Baptist Church of Philadelphia.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joyce Collins of Philadelphia; son, David Wayne (Nancy) Collins of Philadelphia; daughters, Debbie (Andrew) Harmon of Meridian and Theresa (David) Ferguson of Louisville; grandchildren, Samantha Collins, Brittanee Collins, Gabe Wilkerson, Sheena Wilkerson and John Parker; great-grandchild, Tristan Parker; and sister, Caroline Vance of Eldorado, AR.

Pallbearers, which were fellow Masons, are Shan Winstead, Bud Dees, Jarvis Winstead, Russell Moore, Junior Bell and William Crenshaw.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or online at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

Melissa L. Dempsey

Melissa L. Dempsey, 49, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at her residence in Brandon, Mississippi.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 22, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating.  Interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ms. Dempsey was born June 10, 1968, to Brice and Ann Ellingburg Dempsey. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Melissa enjoyed fishing, was a rescuer of animals and loved her yearly trips to the beach in Florida with her family.

 
Melissa is survived by her two daughters, Laken Keller and husband, Justin, of Louisville; Julie Clair Vanderveen of Brandon; and by two sons, Seth Smith and Logan Vanderveen both of Brandon.  One of her greatest joys was being “Nana” to her granddaughter, Olivia Keller.  Also left to mourn her passing is her mother, Ann Ellingburg; her father, Brice Dempsey and wife, Nancy; her brother, Jason Ellingburg and wife, Melissa, all of Louisville; and three nephews, Blake, Cole and Bear Ellingburg.

Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Dempsey, Sammy Dempsey, Blake Ellingburg, Cole Ellingburg, Robert Harrison and Michael Huntley.  Donations may be given to Nowell Massey Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.  

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.

Betty Ree Lowery

Mrs. Betty Ree Lowery, 83, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Union Chapel M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Lowery, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the New Zion Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth “Tank” Larson

Mr. Kenneth “Tank” Larson, 67, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi.  Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville with Rev. Rob Paul officiating.  Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time.  

Ann Nance Metz

Ann Nance Metz, 84, passed away peacefully on June 14, 1017 at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, MS where she had been a resident for four years. Visitation will be Monday, June 19, 2017 from 5 pm until 
7 pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 11 am at Liberty Universalist Church off Betheden Road in Louisville, MS.

Mr. Albert Davis Moore

Mr. Albert Davis Moore,81, died Tuesday June 13, 2017 after a strong battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 17, 2017 from the chapel of Parkway Funeral Home, Ridgeland MS.

Visitation will be Friday from 5pm until 7pm and Saturday 2pm till 3pm at the Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Parkway Memorial Gardens.

Albert, the son of the late Jeff Davis Moore and Mary Ellen Moody was born January 17, 1936 in Winston, County, Mississippi. He finished Mississippi College in 3 years and kept that same pace most of his life. He worked in Pearl, Mississippi where he was well known as a developer and realtor. He has been awarded many honors and has served in many titles in the organizations he was associated with.

Albert is survived by his wife Sherley; two daughters, Debora Ann Russell (Kenneth) and Janet Marie Moore; his brother Alfred Moore of Charleston SC; 3 grandchildren; Alex Alexander, Corey Mauldin and Hope Sorey and one great granddaughter. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/obituary.aspx?n=albert-moore&pid=185804755&fhid=3183#sthash.FR0pVYvJ.dpuf

Marchell House

Mr. Marchell House, 70, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, June 9, 2016, at the Cleveland Nursing Home & Rehab. Center, Cleveland, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

James Karron Loyd

James Karron Loyd, 76, of Starkville passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the University of Alabama - Birmingham Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mrs. Mae Lee Parker

Mrs. Mae Lee Parker, 55, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, June 9, 2017, at the University Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nettie Sue Carter

Mrs. Nettie Sue Carter, 72, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Friday, June 9, 2017, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 1 until 4 p.m., from the Funeral Home. A Memorial will be conducted at a later date. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

George W. “Dub” Gregory

Mr. George W. “Dub” Gregory, 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville with Rev. Mark Mayo officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Geary Morris Edmonds

Mr. Geary Morris Edmonds, 65, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at his residence in Starkville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Bevill Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Hooper officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.

Jimmy Edward Flake

Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Edward Flake of Louisville will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Pentecostal Apostolic Church with Rev. Richard Burks, Rev. Antoine Stokes & Rev. Brian Madison officiating. Interment in Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater. Visitation 5-8 pm Monday, June 12, 2017 at Pentecostal Apostolic Church. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services in charge.
Mr. Flake, 55, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at Winston Medical Center. He lived in Winston County all of his life. He worked 10 years at U.S. Electrical Motors and 17 years at Taylor Machine Works. Mr. Flake enjoyed fishing, gardening and football. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater.
Survivors: Wife, Sandy Dewberry Flake of Louisville; Daughters, Dalanna Parker (Wesley) of Noxapater & Alicia Byars (Bradley) of Philadelphia; Sons, Anthony Flake (Cyndi) of Philadelphia & Robert Flake of Philadelphia; Parents, Ernest & Brenda Flake of Louisville; Sisters, Polly Bailey of VA, Annette Creekmore of Noxapater & Alisa Duncan (Dennis) of Louisville; Brothers, Gary Willis of New Hampshire & Timmy Flake (Shari) of Louisville; (5) Grandchildren; Host of nieces & nephews.
Pallbearers: Michael Duncan, Richard Duncan, John Creekmore, Joseph (JC) Lee, Mark Pope, Tony Shearer, John Withers, Glen Sistrunk.
Honorary pallbearers: Ray King & Dennis Duncan.

Valeria Hickman

Ms. Valeria Hickman, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Friendship Baptist Church on Craig Springs Road with Rev. Dan Robertson and Rev. Tim Buchanan officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 3 p.m. until service time at the church. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sturgis.