Thursday, April 29, 2010
Brintney Ann Jobe & Tyann Tytianna Jobe
Ms. Brintney Ann Jobe & Ms. Tyann Tytianna Jobe - graveside services will be held Saturday, May 1 at 11am at Weir Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 9am-5pm at Dotson Funeral Home in Weir. Dotson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Shirley Pruitt
Mrs. Shirley Mae Hemphill Pruitt, 59, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 1st, at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Pruitt was born May 11, 1950, in Winston County, MS. She was a retired realtor and lived for many years in Monterey, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Scarlett (Grover) Sanschagrin of San Francisco, CA; her father, James Hemphill of Macon; two sisters, Rita Hall of Mashulaville, MS, and Marlene Lentz of Hazel Park, MI; and a brother, Johnny Hemphill of Louisville, and a special friend and caretaker, Mike Sennett. Memorials may be made to Hepatitis Foundation International, 504 Blick Road, Silver Springs, MD, 20905.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Betty Ann King
Betty Ann King --Visitation: Saturday. Apr. 24, 2010, 6 PM - 8 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Sunday Apr. 25, 2010 @ 2 PM @ Weir Baptist Church . Interment: New Haven Baptist Cemetery
Juanita Herrington
Juanita Myres Herrington, 78, died April 23, 2010, at Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Visitation is Sunday, April 25, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 with burial in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Herrington was born October 17, 1931 in the Vowell community in Winston County. In 1954, she married Chester Herrington of Louisville, Miss., where they made their home and raised their son, Checky.
She was the librarian for Louisville Middle School until her retirement and had previously worked as a bookkeeper for the Louisville city clerk and Winston County chancery clerk’s office. She was a member of Louisville’s First Baptist Church, where she cherished relationships made in her Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Club.
Mrs. Herrington is remembered for the many gestures of warmth, thoughtfulness and care she expressed in everyday life. She enjoyed Sunday afternoon picnics, spending time with family and friends, and listening to old hymns. Guests in her home could always count on fresh-baked homemade sugar cookies, or a slice of their favorite cake or pie.
She loved gardening and was once awarded yard of the month, and she always saved her best homegrown tomatoes for friends and neighbors. Over the years, she mailed countless cards and notes to friends and family members to commemorate all occasions, or just to say hello.
Mrs. Herrington was born October 17, 1931 in the Vowell community in Winston County. In 1954, she married Chester Herrington of Louisville, Miss., where they made their home and raised their son, Checky.
She was the librarian for Louisville Middle School until her retirement and had previously worked as a bookkeeper for the Louisville city clerk and Winston County chancery clerk’s office. She was a member of Louisville’s First Baptist Church, where she cherished relationships made in her Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Club.
Mrs. Herrington is remembered for the many gestures of warmth, thoughtfulness and care she expressed in everyday life. She enjoyed Sunday afternoon picnics, spending time with family and friends, and listening to old hymns. Guests in her home could always count on fresh-baked homemade sugar cookies, or a slice of their favorite cake or pie.
She loved gardening and was once awarded yard of the month, and she always saved her best homegrown tomatoes for friends and neighbors. Over the years, she mailed countless cards and notes to friends and family members to commemorate all occasions, or just to say hello.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Carl H. Gardner
Carl H. Gardner - Visitation: NONE. Funeral: Fri. Apr. 23, 2010 @ 2 PM @ GRAVESIDE (Enon Cemetery). Interment: Enon Cemetery
Olen D. "Mickey" McPherson Jr.
Olen D. "Mickey" McPherson, Jr. -- Visitation: Thurs. April 22, 2010, 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday April 23, 2010 @ 10 AM @ Coleman Funeral Home . Interment: New Haven Baptist Cemetery (Weir, MS)
James Donald Spencer
James Donald Spencer -- Visitation: Wednesday April 21, 2010, 11:30AM til Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Wednesday April 21, 2010 @ 1 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home . Interment: Enon Cemetery (Ackerman, MS)
Erma Backstrom Jimmerson Davis
Erma Backstrom Jimmerson Davis was born on November 21, 1951. She was the second of five children born to J. C. and Minnie Pearl Osby Backstrom.
Among those that will forever cherish her memories are her loving husband, Mark Anthony Davis of Philadelphia, MS., three sons, Maurice Backstrom(Liz) of Philadelphia, MS., Philip Cole andDexter Cole both of Houston, TX., one sister, Brenda Backstrom, Two brothers, Carl Backstrom and Stanley Backstrom(Linda) all of Philadelphia, MS., Six Grandchildren, T'Keya Backstrom, Kelsey Harrington, Mieya Backstrom, Aliyah Backstrom all of Philadelphia, MS., and Saniya and Anisa Cole of Houston, TX., and a host of nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many Many loving friends.
Among those that will forever cherish her memories are her loving husband, Mark Anthony Davis of Philadelphia, MS., three sons, Maurice Backstrom(Liz) of Philadelphia, MS., Philip Cole andDexter Cole both of Houston, TX., one sister, Brenda Backstrom, Two brothers, Carl Backstrom and Stanley Backstrom(Linda) all of Philadelphia, MS., Six Grandchildren, T'Keya Backstrom, Kelsey Harrington, Mieya Backstrom, Aliyah Backstrom all of Philadelphia, MS., and Saniya and Anisa Cole of Houston, TX., and a host of nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many Many loving friends.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Janet Stewart Gentry
Mrs. Janet Stewart Gentry, 58, died April 19, 2010 at Miss. Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.
Funeral services will be held at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel at 10am Wednesday April 21, 2010.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Brett Golson and Rev. Arthur Story. Burial will be at Murphy Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Heart and Lung Association or to First Baptist Church
Visitation will be from 5pm-8pm Tuesday April 20, 2010 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.
Funeral services will be held at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel at 10am Wednesday April 21, 2010.
Officiating the service will be Dr. Brett Golson and Rev. Arthur Story. Burial will be at Murphy Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Heart and Lung Association or to First Baptist Church
Friday, April 16, 2010
John H. Ruth Sr.
John H. Ruth Sr., 90, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Choctaw County Nursing Center in Ackerman. He was born May 29, 1919, in Itawamba County to Mishia Stevens Ruth and Fred L. Ruth. He worked for Mississippi State University in the Agronomy Department for 25 years. He was a Methodist and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a lifelong farmer, who shared his harvest of vegetables with the community. He was an avid deer hunter.Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvert Funeral Home Chapel in West Point with the Rev. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Burial will follow in Oktibbeha Memorial Garden Cemetery in Starkville with military honors.Survivors include one son, John H. “Johnny” Ruth Jr. (Joyce) of Starkville; five grandchildren, Natalie Henley (Erb) and Alice Bryant (John), all of Mantee, Kimberly Young, Sue Stephenson and Dale Ruth (Katie), all of Starkville; five great-grandsons, seven great-granddaughters and one great-great-grandson; one sister, Betty Jean Craddock (Tony) of Tupelo and Springwood, Australia; three brothers, Deward H. “Red” Ruth of Fulton, James H. “Jim” Ruth of Waukegan, Ill., and Bob Ruth (Wren) of Louisville.Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39701.Friends may leave a Memory Message at www.calvertfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Frances Jarvis Fulton
Services were held for Frances Fulton on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 3 p.m. from Porter Funeral Home.
The Rev. Junior Davis and Allen Simpson officiated. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jarvis, 88, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory.
Mrs. Jarvis was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Neshoba County. She was a 1942 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in education. She was a former school teacher, having taught in Longino, Linwood, Nanih Waiya, Calhoun, and Linville. She taught until 1957, when she began working with her husband at Jarvis Oil Company from 1957 until 1993. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville, and the D.A.R.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jarvis; her parents, Virgie Stokes and Green Harvey Fulton; and her brothers, G. W. Fulton, Grady Fulton, and Glenn Fulton.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Chaney, and her husband, Pat, of Amory; three sisters, Wauldine Grace Houston of Madison, Bobbie Cannon of Philadelphia and Shirley Fulton of Jackson; a brother, Forrest Fulton of Philadelphia; and three grandchildren, Patrick, Edward, and Walton Chaney.
Memorials may be made to First Friends Respite Center, P. O. Box 117, Amory, MS; First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 540, Amory, MS; Coy Methodist Church, c/o Beth Branning, P. O. Box 209, Philadelphia, MS 39350 or the charity of your choice.
The Rev. Junior Davis and Allen Simpson officiated. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jarvis, 88, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory.
Mrs. Jarvis was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Neshoba County. She was a 1942 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in education. She was a former school teacher, having taught in Longino, Linwood, Nanih Waiya, Calhoun, and Linville. She taught until 1957, when she began working with her husband at Jarvis Oil Company from 1957 until 1993. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville, and the D.A.R.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jarvis; her parents, Virgie Stokes and Green Harvey Fulton; and her brothers, G. W. Fulton, Grady Fulton, and Glenn Fulton.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Chaney, and her husband, Pat, of Amory; three sisters, Wauldine Grace Houston of Madison, Bobbie Cannon of Philadelphia and Shirley Fulton of Jackson; a brother, Forrest Fulton of Philadelphia; and three grandchildren, Patrick, Edward, and Walton Chaney.
Memorials may be made to First Friends Respite Center, P. O. Box 117, Amory, MS; First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 540, Amory, MS; Coy Methodist Church, c/o Beth Branning, P. O. Box 209, Philadelphia, MS 39350 or the charity of your choice.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Lessie Burroughs
Lessie Burroughs.
Full Obituary to follow
Visitation: Tuesday April 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Nowell Funeral Home
Service: 11:00 am Wednesday April 14 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Full Obituary to follow
Visitation: Tuesday April 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Nowell Funeral Home
Service: 11:00 am Wednesday April 14 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Willie Harvey Carter
Mr. Willie Harvey Carter, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Winston County Medical Center.Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 2 p.m., from the Mount Pleasant#2 Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery.Willie leaves to mourn his passing, a wife, Dorothy Pearl Carter, one son, Terry Moore, one grandchild, Justine Amare Moore, a loving mother, Lessie Carter, seven sisters, Arma Comage, Chula Vista, CA., Wilmer(Ratibu) Carter, Rialto, CA., Jessie(Henry) Wilson, Rialto, CA., Irene(Frank) White, Verdie(Ernest) Carter, Mildred Triplett, Mary Ann Carter all of Noxapater, MS., four brothers, Willie C. (Jessie) Carter, Johnnie(Patsy) Carter, A. J. (Marie) Carter, Everett Lee Carter, all of Noxapater, Ms., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Christine Jackson Walker
Mrs. Christine Jackson Walker, 94, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA.Funeral service will be Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery. To cherish her memories are her children: Trevell Walker(Mary), Nettie Jackson (Jack), Curtis L. Walker(Truevinia), Roy de Ealker, Nan Stokes(Willie), Wayne Walker, Sr. (Mildred), Evelyn Bradley (David), Jerome Walker(Dorothy) and Loretta Walker. (She was preceded in death by her son Hosea Walker).
Friday, April 9, 2010
John Henry Gully
Mr. John Henry Gully, 75, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 9, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 11th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Mr. Gully was born April 26, 1934, in Winston County, MS. He was a retired dairy farmer and worked pipeline for H. C. Price Co. He served on the Winston County Board of Supervisors for 5 years, and on the Community Counseling Foundation Board for 18 years. He was an Army veteran and a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ludie Fulton and John Henry Gully, Sr., and a brother, Jimmy Gully. He is survived by his wife of 55years, Patricia Eaves Gully; a daughter, DeAnna (Keith) Stanley of Louisville; a son, John Mark (Alice) Gully of Louisville; a sister, Jannye Perkins of Brandon, MS; two brothers, Charles Gully of Louisville, and J. W. Gully of College Station, TX; two grandchildren, Jon Corey Gully and Colby Keith Stanley; six step-grandchildren, and ten step great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or French Camp Academy.
Margie Mae Slaughter McCune
Margie Mae Slaughter McCune was born on November 18, 1929 in Union, Mississippi. On Thursday, March 25, 2010, God called her home. She was the fifth of nien siblings born to the late Barney and Ethel Slaughter. Her parents, Sisters, (Cleo Slaughter Hewlett and Birdie Slaughter Redmond) and brothers, (Bobbie and tommy Lee Slaughter) preceded her in death.
Among the many who will always rejoice in her memories are ; daughters, Christine McCune and Patty Davis of Richmond, Virginia; Sandra McCune Hargo Wilson of Jackson, MS., Bonnie Green, Gladys McCune, Natasha McCune and a loving faithful and devoted granddaughter, felicia McCune of Union, MS. sons, Gilbert McCune of Union, MS., Bobby McCune of Philadelphia, MS., Albert(Linda) McCune, Jr. of Jackson, MS., Elbert McCune of Richmond, VA., two sisters, Lola Mae (Richard) Slaughter Parham of Richmond, VA., Gladys Louise(Ellis) Slaughter Hunt of Fayetteville, North Carolina, two brothers, Johnnie(Bernadine) Slaughter of Gary, Indiana, Bennie(Ada) Slaughter of San Antonio, TX, Uncle, Walter Lee Slaughter, Sister-In-Law, Ruth McCune of Union, Mississippi, Elmira Slaughter of Jackson, MS., Doris Slaughter of Meridian, MS., Emma McCune of California, Brother-In-Law, Earl(Mary) Davis McCune, Grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Chanell, Tiffany, Samantha, Kendreick, Keshun, Mallarie, Harry II, Joshua, Tory, Michael Jr., Brandi, Marcus, YuMecka, Paris, Great-grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends, Greater Rose Hill Church family and residents of the surrounding communities.
Among the many who will always rejoice in her memories are ; daughters, Christine McCune and Patty Davis of Richmond, Virginia; Sandra McCune Hargo Wilson of Jackson, MS., Bonnie Green, Gladys McCune, Natasha McCune and a loving faithful and devoted granddaughter, felicia McCune of Union, MS. sons, Gilbert McCune of Union, MS., Bobby McCune of Philadelphia, MS., Albert(Linda) McCune, Jr. of Jackson, MS., Elbert McCune of Richmond, VA., two sisters, Lola Mae (Richard) Slaughter Parham of Richmond, VA., Gladys Louise(Ellis) Slaughter Hunt of Fayetteville, North Carolina, two brothers, Johnnie(Bernadine) Slaughter of Gary, Indiana, Bennie(Ada) Slaughter of San Antonio, TX, Uncle, Walter Lee Slaughter, Sister-In-Law, Ruth McCune of Union, Mississippi, Elmira Slaughter of Jackson, MS., Doris Slaughter of Meridian, MS., Emma McCune of California, Brother-In-Law, Earl(Mary) Davis McCune, Grandchildren, Bobby Jr., Chanell, Tiffany, Samantha, Kendreick, Keshun, Mallarie, Harry II, Joshua, Tory, Michael Jr., Brandi, Marcus, YuMecka, Paris, Great-grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends, Greater Rose Hill Church family and residents of the surrounding communities.
Mrs Vattie Rene Carter
Mrs. Vattie Rene Carter was born August 23, 1921 in Winston County Mississippi to Mr. Dee Young and Mrs. Pinkie Graham Young.
She leaves to cherish her memories(5) daughters, Nancy Mae Simpson and Arlena Carter both of Chicago,k IL., Barbara Phylis Carter, Lorean Moore and Alline Carter all of Noxapater, MS.; (3) sons, Earnest Lee Carter, Willie Gene Carter and Jeffery Carter all of Noxapater, MS., a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memories(5) daughters, Nancy Mae Simpson and Arlena Carter both of Chicago,k IL., Barbara Phylis Carter, Lorean Moore and Alline Carter all of Noxapater, MS.; (3) sons, Earnest Lee Carter, Willie Gene Carter and Jeffery Carter all of Noxapater, MS., a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Barnett, Jack Wesley
Mr. Jack Wesley Barnett, 41, of Ackerman, MS passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Jack was an avid hunter. In high school he lettered in track, basketball, baseball, and football. He was wide receiver #24 for Winston Academy. He is survived by a daughter, Allix Barnett of Louisville, MS; sons, Trip Barnett of Ackerman, MS; and Zayden Spence of Ackerman, MS; a friend Beth Spence of Ackerman, MS; sister, Kim Odom of Jackson, MS; cousin/brother, Carlton Patterson of Lyons, CO; step-sisters, Marie Crawford of Frankfurt, Germany; Carol Bowen of Jackson, MS; step-brothers, Mike Winston of Madison, MS; Thomas Standford of Wichita Falls, TX; aunt, Lynn Crawley of Louisville, MS; uncle, Buddy Patterson of Louisville, MS and grandmother, Ernestine McGregor of Starkville, MS. Visitation for Mr. Barnett will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Starkville. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens in Starkville. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Children’s Fund at Cadence Bank Starkville or to Bancorpsouth in Louisville.
Alexander O'Neal Collier
Alexander O'Neal Collier, 39, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Tupelo, Mississippi.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 12 Noon, from Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010, from the Agenw and Sons Funeral Home, Verona, Mississippi, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., the body will be placed in the church on Sat. one hour prior to the service time.
He is survived by his parents, Otis Lee and Overia Vance Collier, one brother, Christopher Collier, of Tupelo, MS., five children, Teronia, Alexander, Jessica, Quinton all of Tupelo, MS., and Jalaysia Collier of Verona, Ms., five Step-Children, Jenell, Octivia, Chelsa, Jasmine and Isaac. His maternal grandmother, Erma Vance of Belden, MS., a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 12 Noon, from Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, 2010, from the Agenw and Sons Funeral Home, Verona, Mississippi, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., the body will be placed in the church on Sat. one hour prior to the service time.
He is survived by his parents, Otis Lee and Overia Vance Collier, one brother, Christopher Collier, of Tupelo, MS., five children, Teronia, Alexander, Jessica, Quinton all of Tupelo, MS., and Jalaysia Collier of Verona, Ms., five Step-Children, Jenell, Octivia, Chelsa, Jasmine and Isaac. His maternal grandmother, Erma Vance of Belden, MS., a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Sherry Flake Stewart
NAME: Mrs. Sherry Flake Stewart
DATE of BIRTH: April 1, 1956
DATE of DEATH: April 4, 2010
OCCUPATION: Homemaker
BACKGROUND: member of Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church
SURVIVED BY: husband: Terry Stewart, Louisville, MS
2 sons: Breanan Stewart, Aaron Stewart
2 sisters: Bobbie Nell & Delton, Powder Springs, GA, Glenda Burrage & Jimmy, Louisville, MS. 3 brothers: Doc Flake & Lil, Louisville, MS, Jeff Flake & Gloria, Louisville, MS, Paul Flake & Dell, Louisville, MS
Nieces & Nephews: Buddy Crick, Teresa & Gary Hamilton, Tammy Flake,
Janice & Jimmy Hamilton, Gail & Richard Eaves, Keith & Clarissa Flake,
Michael & Debbie Crick, Chris Burrage, Heather Moore, Jamie & Kim
Flake, Scott Moore
Great Nieces & Nephews: Taylor Flake, Tyler Flake, Braxton Flake, Jaycie
Clair Flake, Audrey Crick, Ryan Crick, Ethan Hamilton, Hanna Ruth
Hamilton, Amber Eaves, Colby Eaves, Krysten Eaves, Kaytlyn Burrage,
Kaylee Burrage, Kenny Hamilton, Jessica Hamilton, John Hamilton,
Jennie Hamilton
Great Great Nephew: Dylan Hamilton
PRECEDED IN DEATH: parents: Tabor & Jennie Ruth Flake
Sisters: Frances Crick and Myrtle Ruth Flake
ARRANGEMENTS:
VISITATION: Wednesday, April 6, 2010, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. till service time Wednesday at Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church, Louisville, MS
SERVICE: 11 A.M. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church
OFFICIATING: Rev. Bobby Joe Butler
BURIAL: Ellison Ridge Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association
DATE of BIRTH: April 1, 1956
DATE of DEATH: April 4, 2010
OCCUPATION: Homemaker
BACKGROUND: member of Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church
SURVIVED BY: husband: Terry Stewart, Louisville, MS
2 sons: Breanan Stewart, Aaron Stewart
2 sisters: Bobbie Nell & Delton, Powder Springs, GA, Glenda Burrage & Jimmy, Louisville, MS. 3 brothers: Doc Flake & Lil, Louisville, MS, Jeff Flake & Gloria, Louisville, MS, Paul Flake & Dell, Louisville, MS
Nieces & Nephews: Buddy Crick, Teresa & Gary Hamilton, Tammy Flake,
Janice & Jimmy Hamilton, Gail & Richard Eaves, Keith & Clarissa Flake,
Michael & Debbie Crick, Chris Burrage, Heather Moore, Jamie & Kim
Flake, Scott Moore
Great Nieces & Nephews: Taylor Flake, Tyler Flake, Braxton Flake, Jaycie
Clair Flake, Audrey Crick, Ryan Crick, Ethan Hamilton, Hanna Ruth
Hamilton, Amber Eaves, Colby Eaves, Krysten Eaves, Kaytlyn Burrage,
Kaylee Burrage, Kenny Hamilton, Jessica Hamilton, John Hamilton,
Jennie Hamilton
Great Great Nephew: Dylan Hamilton
PRECEDED IN DEATH: parents: Tabor & Jennie Ruth Flake
Sisters: Frances Crick and Myrtle Ruth Flake
ARRANGEMENTS:
VISITATION: Wednesday, April 6, 2010, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. till service time Wednesday at Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church, Louisville, MS
SERVICE: 11 A.M. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church
OFFICIATING: Rev. Bobby Joe Butler
BURIAL: Ellison Ridge Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association
Elizabeth Faye Worrell
Elizabeth Faye Worrell -- Visitation: Saturday April 3, 2010, 12 PM til 3 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Saturday April 3, 2010 @ 3 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home . Interment: Old Lebanon Cemetery
Mrs. Bertha Lunceford Aston
Date of Visitation 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home; and 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City
Location of Service Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City
Time of Service 10:00 AM Friday (4-2-2010)
Location of Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Calhoun City, MS
Mrs. Bertha G. Lunceford Aston, 82, died Tuesday, March 30th, at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville; followed by visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 2nd, at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City, with interment in Pleasant Hill in Calhoun County. Rev. David Keen will officiate. Mrs. Aston was born January 10, 1928, in Calhoun County. She was the daughter of Willie M. Ward and Reginald Dye. She and her former husband, Perry Lunceford, owned and operated Perry's Department Store in Louisville for many years. She was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Dan Aston of Louisville; step-daughter, Judy Carol Jones of Benton, Ark.; step-sons, David Lee Aston of Buffalo Grove, IL, Robert Donald Aston of Nashville, TN, and William Dale Aston of Paris, TN; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Brand of Cedar Bluff, MS; 8 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Location of Service Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City
Time of Service 10:00 AM Friday (4-2-2010)
Location of Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Calhoun City, MS
Mrs. Bertha G. Lunceford Aston, 82, died Tuesday, March 30th, at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville; followed by visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 2nd, at Pryor Funeral Home in Calhoun City, with interment in Pleasant Hill in Calhoun County. Rev. David Keen will officiate. Mrs. Aston was born January 10, 1928, in Calhoun County. She was the daughter of Willie M. Ward and Reginald Dye. She and her former husband, Perry Lunceford, owned and operated Perry's Department Store in Louisville for many years. She was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Dan Aston of Louisville; step-daughter, Judy Carol Jones of Benton, Ark.; step-sons, David Lee Aston of Buffalo Grove, IL, Robert Donald Aston of Nashville, TN, and William Dale Aston of Paris, TN; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Brand of Cedar Bluff, MS; 8 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital
James "Sonny" Wilson
James Wilson was born August 31, 1940, in Philadelphia, Mississippi to the Late Roscoe and Nealie Rogers Wilson.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, Mississippi., at 11:00 a.m. He was 69.
James Wilson is survived by his daughter, Traci Wilson, Forth Worth, TX., two sons, Tony Moore, Philadelphia, MS. and Andre Wilson of Shreveport, LA., three Grandchildren, Two sisters, Fannie(Keevil) Nichols, Redding, CA., and Martha(Robert)McNair, Mt. Olive, MS., two brothers, Amos(Beverly) McWilliams and Bobby(Lula)Wilson both of Philadelphia, Mississippi. one aunt, Willie Mae Adams, Rex, GA., one uncle, Rev. A. C. (Martha) Rush, Collinsville, MS., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, Mississippi., at 11:00 a.m. He was 69.
James Wilson is survived by his daughter, Traci Wilson, Forth Worth, TX., two sons, Tony Moore, Philadelphia, MS. and Andre Wilson of Shreveport, LA., three Grandchildren, Two sisters, Fannie(Keevil) Nichols, Redding, CA., and Martha(Robert)McNair, Mt. Olive, MS., two brothers, Amos(Beverly) McWilliams and Bobby(Lula)Wilson both of Philadelphia, Mississippi. one aunt, Willie Mae Adams, Rex, GA., one uncle, Rev. A. C. (Martha) Rush, Collinsville, MS., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs Lola Merle Arnold
Mrs. Lola Merle Arnold -- Visitation: Tuesday March 30, 2010, 5 PM til 8 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Funeral: Wedndesday March 31, 2010 @ 11 AM @ Spring Valley Baptist Church in Mathiston, MS. Interment: Spring Valley Cemetery(Webster County)
Mr. Porter Hull
Date of Visitation 12 NOON WEDNESDAY UNTIL SERVICE TIME
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY
Location of Interment MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Mr. William Porter Hull, Sr., 87, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2010, at Winston Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Bowie and Dr. Brett Golson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Mr. Hull was born November 6, 1922, in Longview, MS. He moved to Louisville with his family as a young boy. He was a Sergeant in the 28th Infantry of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, World War II. After the war, he worked as an electrician for D. L. Fair Lumber co. until is closing. He also worked as an electrician for Triplett Electric Co., and he worked for 26 years as a maintenance Supervisor for Spartus Corp. Mr. Hull was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Oscar Van Hull, Jr., and his brother, Robert V. Hull. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mozell Hull of Louisville; a daughter, Debbie Miller of Jackson, MS; a son, W. Porter (Susan) Hull, Jr. of Fairview, TX; one brother, O. V. (Joyce) Hull, III of Louisville; five grandchildren, Tiffany Moore (Guy), Leslie Baldwin (David), Bruce Miller (Cindy), Lance Miller, (fiancée Star Loar, Rebecca Mullican (Bryce); and five great grandchildren, Carson, Emerson, and Cooper Moore; Stone and Cash Baldwin; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Bruce Miller, Lance Miller, Bryce Mullican, Darryl Eubanks, Mike Eubanks, and Ronnie Eubanks. Mr. Hull was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Louisville, MS. Memorials may be made to his church at P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY
Location of Interment MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Mr. William Porter Hull, Sr., 87, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2010, at Winston Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Bowie and Dr. Brett Golson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Mr. Hull was born November 6, 1922, in Longview, MS. He moved to Louisville with his family as a young boy. He was a Sergeant in the 28th Infantry of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, World War II. After the war, he worked as an electrician for D. L. Fair Lumber co. until is closing. He also worked as an electrician for Triplett Electric Co., and he worked for 26 years as a maintenance Supervisor for Spartus Corp. Mr. Hull was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Oscar Van Hull, Jr., and his brother, Robert V. Hull. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mozell Hull of Louisville; a daughter, Debbie Miller of Jackson, MS; a son, W. Porter (Susan) Hull, Jr. of Fairview, TX; one brother, O. V. (Joyce) Hull, III of Louisville; five grandchildren, Tiffany Moore (Guy), Leslie Baldwin (David), Bruce Miller (Cindy), Lance Miller, (fiancée Star Loar, Rebecca Mullican (Bryce); and five great grandchildren, Carson, Emerson, and Cooper Moore; Stone and Cash Baldwin; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Bruce Miller, Lance Miller, Bryce Mullican, Darryl Eubanks, Mike Eubanks, and Ronnie Eubanks. Mr. Hull was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Louisville, MS. Memorials may be made to his church at P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339
Mr. Stuart Yarbrough
Deceased MR. STUART YARBROUGH
Date of Visitation 5:00 TO 8:00 PM MONDAY (3-29-2010)
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 11:00 AM TUESDAY
Location of Interment MASONIC CEMETERY
Obituary Mr. Stuart Hancock Yarbrough, 69, died Saturday, March 27th, 2010, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 30th, at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, with interment in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Yarbrough was born May 31, 1940, in Detroit, MI. He was the son of Jack and Charlotte Yarbrough. He was a graduate of Miss. State University, and received his Masters from SMU. He was a retired banker. He is survived by a daughter, Beth Yarbrough of Philadelphia, MS; two sons, Stu Yarbrough of Philadelphia, MS, and John Yarbrough of Starkville; and two grandchildren, William & Rachel Yarbrough
Date of Visitation 5:00 TO 8:00 PM MONDAY (3-29-2010)
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 11:00 AM TUESDAY
Location of Interment MASONIC CEMETERY
Obituary Mr. Stuart Hancock Yarbrough, 69, died Saturday, March 27th, 2010, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 30th, at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, with interment in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Yarbrough was born May 31, 1940, in Detroit, MI. He was the son of Jack and Charlotte Yarbrough. He was a graduate of Miss. State University, and received his Masters from SMU. He was a retired banker. He is survived by a daughter, Beth Yarbrough of Philadelphia, MS; two sons, Stu Yarbrough of Philadelphia, MS, and John Yarbrough of Starkville; and two grandchildren, William & Rachel Yarbrough
Mrs. Nell Triplett Pickle
Mrs Nell Triplett Pickle
Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:48AM
Deceased MRS. NELL TRIPLETT PICKLE
Date of Visitation 5:00 TO 8:00 pm THURSDAY (3-25-2010)
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 1:00 P.M. FRIDAY
Location of Interment CRAIG SPRINGS CEMETERY
Mrs. Nell Triplett Pickle, 87, of Louisville, died peacefully at her home on March 24, 2010. Mrs. Pickle was born December 12, 1922, in Oktibbeha County. In a family of fourteen children, she was the tenth child born to Arthur Jess and Stella Burgess Odom. She owned and operated Triplett's Grocery on Highway 25 north for 42 years. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Pickle is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Anne and John Parkes of Louisville; grandson, Jason, and wife, Amy of Brandon; granddaughter, Allyson, and husband, Justin Duvall of Brandon; great grandchildren, Jace and Auburn Parkes, and Braden and Britton Duvall, all of Brandon. She is also survived by one sister, Bertie Lee Ivy of Louisville and numerous nieces, nephews, and friend. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 26th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Smith and Rev. Phil Fancher officiating. Interment will be in Craig Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:48AM
Deceased MRS. NELL TRIPLETT PICKLE
Date of Visitation 5:00 TO 8:00 pm THURSDAY (3-25-2010)
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 1:00 P.M. FRIDAY
Location of Interment CRAIG SPRINGS CEMETERY
Mrs. Nell Triplett Pickle, 87, of Louisville, died peacefully at her home on March 24, 2010. Mrs. Pickle was born December 12, 1922, in Oktibbeha County. In a family of fourteen children, she was the tenth child born to Arthur Jess and Stella Burgess Odom. She owned and operated Triplett's Grocery on Highway 25 north for 42 years. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Pickle is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Anne and John Parkes of Louisville; grandson, Jason, and wife, Amy of Brandon; granddaughter, Allyson, and husband, Justin Duvall of Brandon; great grandchildren, Jace and Auburn Parkes, and Braden and Britton Duvall, all of Brandon. She is also survived by one sister, Bertie Lee Ivy of Louisville and numerous nieces, nephews, and friend. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 26th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Smith and Rev. Phil Fancher officiating. Interment will be in Craig Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Mr. Albert Roosevelt Anderson
Mr. Albert Roosevelt Anderson
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:30AM
Mr. Albert Anderson, 83, died on Friday March 19, 2010, at his home in Preston, Mississippi.
Funeral service will be Thursday, 1:00 p.m., from the Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Donald Bryant, Pastor, Officiating.
Albert Roosevelt Anderson was born March 7, 1927 to the late Willie Chester and Noner Anderson in Winston County Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Vera Harmon, Callie Houston and Chesteen Drummond and one brother, John Willie Anderson.
He leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Obie (Jean) Anderson of Preston, MS., and Randolph(Ruth) Anderson of Louisville, MS., one sister, Addie Mae Hill of Louisville, MS., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 8:30AM
Mr. Albert Anderson, 83, died on Friday March 19, 2010, at his home in Preston, Mississippi.
Funeral service will be Thursday, 1:00 p.m., from the Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Donald Bryant, Pastor, Officiating.
Albert Roosevelt Anderson was born March 7, 1927 to the late Willie Chester and Noner Anderson in Winston County Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Vera Harmon, Callie Houston and Chesteen Drummond and one brother, John Willie Anderson.
He leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Obie (Jean) Anderson of Preston, MS., and Randolph(Ruth) Anderson of Louisville, MS., one sister, Addie Mae Hill of Louisville, MS., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Mrs Kathleen Hemphill
NAME: Mrs. Kathleen Hemphill
DATE of BIRTH: July 19, 1928
AGE: 81
DATE of DEATH: March 22, 2010
PLACE of DEATH: Hospice In His Hands, Madden, MS
OCCUPATION: Retired Inspector from Spartus Corp.
BACKGROUND: A member of South Louisville Baptist Church
SURVIVED BY: 2 sons: Robert Hemphill, Louisville, MS
Ronald Hemphill & Patsy, Louisville, MS
1 daughter: Patricia Hemphill, Louisville, MS
1 sister: Mary June Shelton, Shreveport, LA
4 brothers: Bobby Jack Parks, Jackson, MS
Billy Earl Parks, Jackson, MS
Mack Parks, Louisville, Louisville, MS
Albert Greer Parks, Jackson, MS
3 grandchildren: Sharon Tucker, Melissa Beard, Kelli Haynes
3 great grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH: husband: Emmett Tilton Hemphill, Jr.
ARRANGEMENTS:
VISITATION: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, Louisville
SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 25, 2010
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel
OFFICIATING: Rev. Bob Faulk and Rev. Trent Jaudon
BURIAL: Memorial Park Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Deacons at South Louisville Baptist Church
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society
DATE of BIRTH: July 19, 1928
AGE: 81
DATE of DEATH: March 22, 2010
PLACE of DEATH: Hospice In His Hands, Madden, MS
OCCUPATION: Retired Inspector from Spartus Corp.
BACKGROUND: A member of South Louisville Baptist Church
SURVIVED BY: 2 sons: Robert Hemphill, Louisville, MS
Ronald Hemphill & Patsy, Louisville, MS
1 daughter: Patricia Hemphill, Louisville, MS
1 sister: Mary June Shelton, Shreveport, LA
4 brothers: Bobby Jack Parks, Jackson, MS
Billy Earl Parks, Jackson, MS
Mack Parks, Louisville, Louisville, MS
Albert Greer Parks, Jackson, MS
3 grandchildren: Sharon Tucker, Melissa Beard, Kelli Haynes
3 great grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH: husband: Emmett Tilton Hemphill, Jr.
ARRANGEMENTS:
VISITATION: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, Louisville
SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 25, 2010
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel
OFFICIATING: Rev. Bob Faulk and Rev. Trent Jaudon
BURIAL: Memorial Park Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Deacons at South Louisville Baptist Church
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society
Mrs. Bebe Nell Welch
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 8:22PM
Date of Visitation NONE
Location of Service GRAVESIDE - MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Time of Service 11:00 A.M. SATURDAY (3-27-2010)
Location of Interment MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Obituary Mrs. Bebe Nell Welborn Welch, 86, died Sunday, March 21, at her home in Louisville. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 27th, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Welch was born November 17, 1923, in Jones County, MS. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain College, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Welch. She is survived by two daughters, Candice Carr of Memphis, and Totsy Shelton of Kosciusko, MS; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339, or French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS, 39745.
Date of Visitation NONE
Location of Service GRAVESIDE - MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Time of Service 11:00 A.M. SATURDAY (3-27-2010)
Location of Interment MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Obituary Mrs. Bebe Nell Welborn Welch, 86, died Sunday, March 21, at her home in Louisville. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 27th, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Welch was born November 17, 1923, in Jones County, MS. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain College, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Welch. She is survived by two daughters, Candice Carr of Memphis, and Totsy Shelton of Kosciusko, MS; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339, or French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS, 39745.
Joyce Hale McGlaun Hudson
Date of Visitation 1:00 to 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY (3-24-2010)
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY
Location of Interment MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Joyce Hale McGlaun Hudson, 82, died March 21, 2010, at Tri Lakes Medical Center, Batesville. Joyce was born on July 23, 1927, in Houston, Mississippi to Earl R. and Arlene Hale. She grew up in Louisville and was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Joyce graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Education. She married Ellis H. McGlaun in 1947. They resided in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, and Nebraska and Joyce enjoyed teaching school in all of these locations. Upon Ellis' death in 1980, Joyce returned to her hometown of Louisville and in 1985, married Reginald Hudson. Preceded in death by Reginald in 2004, Joyce remained in Louisville for one year until failing health required being closer to her daughters. She is survived by two daughters along with their husbands; Joy and Bill Drake of Batesville, and Sally and Tommy Truitt of Nashville, Tennessee. Joyce had four grandchildren; Woody and Haley Drake of Batesville and Diggs and Ellie Truitt of Nashville She is also survived by a step-son and step-daughter and their spouses; Mike and Debbie Hudson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Patty and Steve Younger of Ridgeland; and their children Stephanie and Jennifer Hudson of Tuscaloosa and Brad and Emily Younger of Ridgeland. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on March 24 at Porter Funeral Home with service to follow at 2:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Reverend Mike Childs. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Drake, Tommy Truitt, Woody Drake, Mike Hudson, Steve Younger, and Brad Younger. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339, or Winston County Library, 301 West Park Street, Louisville, MS, 39339.
Location of Service PORTER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL
Time of Service 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY
Location of Interment MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Joyce Hale McGlaun Hudson, 82, died March 21, 2010, at Tri Lakes Medical Center, Batesville. Joyce was born on July 23, 1927, in Houston, Mississippi to Earl R. and Arlene Hale. She grew up in Louisville and was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Joyce graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Education. She married Ellis H. McGlaun in 1947. They resided in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, and Nebraska and Joyce enjoyed teaching school in all of these locations. Upon Ellis' death in 1980, Joyce returned to her hometown of Louisville and in 1985, married Reginald Hudson. Preceded in death by Reginald in 2004, Joyce remained in Louisville for one year until failing health required being closer to her daughters. She is survived by two daughters along with their husbands; Joy and Bill Drake of Batesville, and Sally and Tommy Truitt of Nashville, Tennessee. Joyce had four grandchildren; Woody and Haley Drake of Batesville and Diggs and Ellie Truitt of Nashville She is also survived by a step-son and step-daughter and their spouses; Mike and Debbie Hudson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Patty and Steve Younger of Ridgeland; and their children Stephanie and Jennifer Hudson of Tuscaloosa and Brad and Emily Younger of Ridgeland. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on March 24 at Porter Funeral Home with service to follow at 2:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Reverend Mike Childs. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Drake, Tommy Truitt, Woody Drake, Mike Hudson, Steve Younger, and Brad Younger. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339, or Winston County Library, 301 West Park Street, Louisville, MS, 39339.
Benjamin Franklin Triplett
Benjamin Franklin Triplett, 71, passed away, on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi.
Funeral Service will be Monday, March 22, 2010, at 100 p.m., from the Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with the Rev. Willie E. Jones, officiating.
He is survived by; his wife, Emma Triplett, Seven children; Willie Norris Triplett, of Noxapater, MS., Franklin (Allison) Triplett, Tacoma, WA; Jonathan(Clara) Triplett of Deltona, fL., Ronnie(Patricia) Triplett of San Antonio, TX., three daughters, Bennie Bill, Gwen(AL) Edwards, both of Noxapater, MS., and Mildred (Donal) Graham of Suwanee, GA., two stepchildren, Alicia (Terrell) Thompson of Memphis, TN., and Farrell (Lolita) Hester of Las Vegas, NV., four sisters, Betty McMillian, Mary Dean Gandy, Lillie P. Bates and Idell Young all of Louisville, MS., one brother, Roland Triplett. 13 Grandchildren, 7 Stepgrandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be Monday, March 22, 2010, at 100 p.m., from the Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with the Rev. Willie E. Jones, officiating.
He is survived by; his wife, Emma Triplett, Seven children; Willie Norris Triplett, of Noxapater, MS., Franklin (Allison) Triplett, Tacoma, WA; Jonathan(Clara) Triplett of Deltona, fL., Ronnie(Patricia) Triplett of San Antonio, TX., three daughters, Bennie Bill, Gwen(AL) Edwards, both of Noxapater, MS., and Mildred (Donal) Graham of Suwanee, GA., two stepchildren, Alicia (Terrell) Thompson of Memphis, TN., and Farrell (Lolita) Hester of Las Vegas, NV., four sisters, Betty McMillian, Mary Dean Gandy, Lillie P. Bates and Idell Young all of Louisville, MS., one brother, Roland Triplett. 13 Grandchildren, 7 Stepgrandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs Rebecca Joy Grayson
Mrs. Rebecca Joy Grayson, 56, died Tuesday, March 16th, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. James Mills officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Grayson was born Sept. 26, 1953, in Scotia, CA. She was a homemaker, and a member of Gum Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother, Hayes Yarbrough Long of Louisville; a son, Shawn Edwards of Louisville; a sister, Judy Williamson of Louisville; and three grandchildren, Ethan Edwards, Paige Edwards, and Christopher Edwards. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Edwards. Pallbearers are Harrell Yarbrough, Duane Ray, Cotton Clark, Chet Edwards, Peter Long, and Freddie Yarbrough.
Mr Robert Elliot (Bob) Buntin
Mr. Robert Elliot (Bob) Buntin, 72, died Thursday, March 18th, 2010, at his home in Madison, MS. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Buntin was born May 12, 1937, in Atlanta, GA. He was a retired insurance adjuster, and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Starkville. He is survived by his wife, Ola Buntin of Madison, MS; a daughter, Carmen B. White of Louisville; three sons, Robert Elliot Buntin, Jr., and Scott Buntin, both of Starkville, and Lance L. Buntin of Hilton Head, SC; stepdaughters, Ramona Faraj, Lee Sipes, and Denise Schimmel; step-sons, Eric Prince, and Brady Prince; 21 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 61, Louisville, MS, 39339.
Mr Elbert Lee Burrage
Mr. Elbert Lee Burrage, 75, passed away, on Saturday, at
Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 12, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., from Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the Friendship Cemetery, Gholson, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife; Gloria Burrage, Daughters; 7),
Tasha Burrage of Louisville, MS., Victroia Burrage Love of Gautier, MS., Fannie Foust, Jennifer Burrage, Amelia Burrage, Sherry Sims and Harriet Isaac all of New Albany, IN., one son; Tracey Burrage of New Albany,IN., and one step-son; Jimmy Gonzales of Sebastopol, MS., one brother; J. W. Burrage of Rock Island, IL., 16 Grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 12, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., from Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the Friendship Cemetery, Gholson, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife; Gloria Burrage, Daughters; 7),
Tasha Burrage of Louisville, MS., Victroia Burrage Love of Gautier, MS., Fannie Foust, Jennifer Burrage, Amelia Burrage, Sherry Sims and Harriet Isaac all of New Albany, IN., one son; Tracey Burrage of New Albany,IN., and one step-son; Jimmy Gonzales of Sebastopol, MS., one brother; J. W. Burrage of Rock Island, IL., 16 Grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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Dorothy J. Odom
Dorothy J. Odom-Visit: Wed. Mar. 17, 2010, 5-8 PM @Coleman FH. Funeral: Thurs. Mar. 18, 2010 @ 2 PM @Coleman FH. Inter.:Wake Forest Cem.;2.Sarah Alice Ray-Visit: Wed. Mar. 17, 2010, 6-8 PM @Coleman FH. Funeral:Thurs. Mar. 18, 2010 @ 10 AM @Ack. Bapt. Church. Inter.: Salem Cem. 3.Theopa Harrington-Visit:Thurs. Mar. 18..., 6:30-8:00 PM @Coleman FH. Funeral: Fri. Mar. 19, 2010 @ 1 PM @Ack. Meth. Church. Inter.: Enon Cem.
Mrs Susan M. Eubanks
Mrs. Susan M. Eubanks, 47, died Wednesday, March 10th, 2010, at the University Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 13th, at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Eubanks was born June 24, 1962, in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Louisville High School, and a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Chandler White; and a brother, Chris White. She is survived by her husband, Darryl Eubanks of Ackerman; her father, Doug White of Louisville; two daughters, Holly Fulton and Jasmine Eubanks, both of Tulsa, OK; a son, Clint Eubanks of Ackerman; a sister, Teresa Kemp of Jackson, MS; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Poplar Flat Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Stubbs, 906 N. Church St., Louisville, MS, 39339.
Mrs. Rebecca Joy Grayson
Mrs. Rebecca Joy Grayson, 56, died Tuesday, March 16th, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. James Mills officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Grayson was born Sept. 26, 1953, in Scotia, CA. She was a homemaker, and a member of Gum Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by her mother, Hayes Yarbrough Long of Louisville; a son, Shawn Edwards of Louisville; a sister, Judy Williamson of Louisville; and three grandchildren, Ethan Edwards, Paige Edwards, and Christopher Edwards. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Edwards. Pallbearers are Harrell Yarbrough, Duane Ray, Cotton Clark, Chet Edwards, Peter Long, and Freddie Yarbrough.
Mr. Bobby Kirk
DATE of BIRTH: September 13, 1933AGE: 76
DATE of DEATH: March 5, 2010
PLACE of DEATH: Jeff Anderson Medical Center, Meridian, MS
OCCUPATION: Retired from Richardson Moulding
BACKGROUND: Member of Noxapater Baptist Church
SURVIVED BY: wife: Loretta Kirk, Noxapater, MS
2 sons: Bruce & Linda Kirk, Noxapater, MS
Massey & Mitzi Kirk, Noxapater, MS
Mother: Bulah Kirk, Louisville, MS
2 Sisters: Betty Jessie
Dianne Kirk Hicks & Duane, Louisville, MS
2 Brothers: Billy Kirk & Judy, Louisville, MS
Ben Kirk & Pam, Louisville, MS
9 grandchildren: Ben & Nadine Kirk, Sydney Kirk,
Mary Margaret Kirk, Mackenzie Kirk, Coli Kirk,
Dalton McDaniel, Miranda Clark, Brooke
McDaniel and Brock McDaniel
4 great grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Father: William W. Kirk
ARRANGEMENTS:
VISITATION: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Nowell Funeral Home, Louisville
SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 8, 2010
Noxapater Baptist Church
OFFICIATING: Rev. Chris Vowell and Rev. Trent Bilbo
BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Kiley Kirk, Brent McBrayer, David Vowell, Bob Clay, Sid Massey,
Dalton McDaniel, Michael Walker and Harry Eaves
Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Young, Jackie Roberts and Charles Triplett
MEMORIALS: Noxapater Baptist Church Family Life Center
DATE of DEATH: March 5, 2010
PLACE of DEATH: Jeff Anderson Medical Center, Meridian, MS
OCCUPATION: Retired from Richardson Moulding
BACKGROUND: Member of Noxapater Baptist Church
SURVIVED BY: wife: Loretta Kirk, Noxapater, MS
2 sons: Bruce & Linda Kirk, Noxapater, MS
Massey & Mitzi Kirk, Noxapater, MS
Mother: Bulah Kirk, Louisville, MS
2 Sisters: Betty Jessie
Dianne Kirk Hicks & Duane, Louisville, MS
2 Brothers: Billy Kirk & Judy, Louisville, MS
Ben Kirk & Pam, Louisville, MS
9 grandchildren: Ben & Nadine Kirk, Sydney Kirk,
Mary Margaret Kirk, Mackenzie Kirk, Coli Kirk,
Dalton McDaniel, Miranda Clark, Brooke
McDaniel and Brock McDaniel
4 great grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Father: William W. Kirk
ARRANGEMENTS:
VISITATION: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Nowell Funeral Home, Louisville
SERVICE: 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 8, 2010
Noxapater Baptist Church
OFFICIATING: Rev. Chris Vowell and Rev. Trent Bilbo
BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Kiley Kirk, Brent McBrayer, David Vowell, Bob Clay, Sid Massey,
Dalton McDaniel, Michael Walker and Harry Eaves
Honorary Pallbearers: Paul Young, Jackie Roberts and Charles Triplett
MEMORIALS: Noxapater Baptist Church Family Life Center
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