Tuesday, November 30, 2010

R.W.Boydstun

Mr. R. W. Boydstun, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County with Dr. Brett Golson officiating. He was born on November 6, 1919, to Maude Hooks and Reuben W. Boydstun, Sr. Mr. Boydstun was a lawyer and was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville. During World War II, he answered the call of his country and served in the United States Army.
He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Boydstun White and son-in-law, Billy White both of Vicksburg, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Keri White Frazier, Carley White and Caleb White; and one great-grandchild, Addison Rae Frazier. He was preceded in death by his wife, Coleen Swearingen Boydstun.

Marsha Reed Davis

Mrs. Marsha Reed Davis, 31, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Harmony Baptist Church with burial following in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and she attended Harmony Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Davis; one son, James Kaleb Davis; and parents, Mitchell and Nita Reed all of Louisville, Mississippi.
Pallbearers will be Benny Luke, James Luke, T. P. Sullivan, Larry Gregory, Billy Quinn, and Barry Holloway. Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o David Holder, 359 Palmer Road, Louisville, MS 39339. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi, is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Wendell Breazeale Ingram

Wendell Breazeale Ingram
(July 1, 1940 - November 30, 2010)

Mr. Wendell Breazeale Ingram, 70, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, Dec. 1st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery in Neshoba County. Mr. Ingram was born on July 1, 1940, in Neshoba County. He was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. He is survived by a brother, Ray Ingram of Louisville, and a sister, Helen Clark of Philadelphia, MS. Pallbearers are John Clark, Bobby Baker, Aubrey Conn, Earl Taylor, Truitt Breazeale, and Sherrell Breazeale. Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy or the American Cancer Society.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Maggie Sellers Haggard


Mrs. Maggie Sellers Haggard, 98, died Sunday, November 28th, 2010, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Dec. 1st, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Arthur Story officiating. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Haggard was born March 11, 1912, in Winston County, MS. She was the daughter of Fennie Reed and Guy J. Sellers. Mrs. Haggard made her home in Noxubee County until she moved back to Louisville in 1970. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and was very involved in W.M.U. work. In 1984, she received a certificate for her five years as Associational W.M.U. Director for Winston County. During this time she helped several churches get a W.M.U. started. In 1990, she received a diploma for completion of the W.M.U. Leadership courses. Mrs. Haggard was also a member of the Business and Professsional Women’s Club, the Garden Club and Music Club. She was a devoted prayer warrior for her family, friends, and her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Haggard; a daughter, Katheryn Haggard; a brother Audrey Sellers, and four sisters, Mavis Wright, Avis Hill, Minnie Mae Eaves, and Eunice Eaves.
She is survived by four daughters, Jane (Carl) Baggett of St. Louis, MO, Judy (Wayne) Bolin of Brooksville, MS, Carolyn (J.D.) Pugh of Brooksville, MS, and Cindy Haggard of Louisville; a son, Donald (Annette) Haggard of Parsons, TN; three sisters, Marvine Kelly of Prentiss, MS, Gwendolyn (Clyde) Burrell of Slidell, LA, and Modean Moore of New Orleans; 23 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering at First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Bonnie Taylor Ellis

Mrs. Bonnie Taylor Ellis, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at home with her family in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Louisville, MS. Interment will follow in the Poplar Flat Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Dobbs and Rev. Jonathan Peoples officiating. She was a retail clerk with TWL and a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church and the WMU. Mrs. Ellis is survived five daughters: Margie Bell of Jackson, Mississippi, Ellen Dane and Wayne Prisock of Madison, Mississippi, Glenda and John W. Baswell of Ackerman, Mississippi, Sandra and Lavon Grace of Byram, Mississippi, and Connie Greer of Richton, Mississippi; one sister, Gladys Merritt and one brother, Ester Taylor both of Louisville, Mississippi; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Leonard Ellis; her parents, John B. and Virgie Bagwell Taylor; four brothers, Burtron, J. D., Freeman, and Morris Taylor; and three sisters, Allie Mae Cockrell, Mattie Doris and Dessie Alene Taylor.Pallbearers will be Michael Grace, William Bell, Harris Bell, John Edd Baswell, Steve Prisock, and Preston Grace. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale Vance, Louis Shepard, Rick Nix, and Ben Stutson. Memorials may be made to the Poplar Flat Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Roy Roberts, 128 McMinn Circle, Louisville, MS, or to the American Heart Association. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Steve Albert Mayo

Mr. Steve Albert Mayo, 88, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010, at Mississippi State Veteran’s Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, November 27, 2010, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jay Murphey officiating.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Mayo answered the call of his country during the Korean Conflict and during World War II to serve in the United States Army.
He is survived by five nieces, three nephews, and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Steve D. and Eugenia Scott Mayo; three brothers, Loyce, Eldred, and James O. Mayo; and three sisters, Lillie Rose Mayo, Eunice Mayo and Opal VanLandingham.
Pallbearers will be Lester Griffin, Van Tharp, Barry VanLandingham, Chris VanLandingham, Neal Gregory, and Josh Mitchell. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Kay Black, 3942 Shiloh Road, Louisville, MS 39339. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Lillie Pervis Clay

Mrs. Lillie Pervis Clay passed on November 19, 2010. Funeral services will be on 1:00 P.M.Wednesday 24, 2010 at the Union Grove M.B. Church in Union, Mississippi. Burial will take place in DeKalb Mississippi at Depot Hill Cemetery.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Wilma Sanders Davis

Wilma Davis (October 14, 1931 - November 21, 2010)

Mrs. Wilma Sanders Davis, 79, died Sunday, November 21st, 2010, at her home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Friday, November 26th, at Perkinsville Cemetery in Louisville, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Perkinsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Davis was born October 14th, 1931, in Louisville, MS. She was an accountant and a member of First United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Davis, and her parents, Mary Helen Kelley and William H. Sanders.
She is survived by a daughter, Angela Gay Davis of Kingsport, TN; two sons, Dr. Gil Davis of Newton, MS, and Eddie Davis of Locust Grove, GA; a sister, Joanne Hudspeth of Tupelo, MS; a brother, Grady Sanders of Louisville, MS, and 6 grandchildren.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

James Russell


Mr. James Russell, 76, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010, at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 1 p.m., from the Agape Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, Visitation will be Tuesday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Samuel Edwards Oliver

Sammy Oliver
(September 12, 1960 - November 20, 2010)
Mr. Samuel Edwards Oliver, 50, died Saturday, November 20, 2010, at his home in Louisville, MS. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Monday, November 22nd, at East Louisville Baptist church, with Rev. Mason Joy officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Oliver was born September 12, 1960, in New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of Louisville High School and the University of Central Florida. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University, and was an attorney in Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Edwards Oliver. He is survived by his father, Richard J. Oliver of Orlando, FL; an aunt, Bobbie Lee and the late Bill Whitehead of Louisville; and an uncle, Billy Morris Edwards of Louisville; and a number of cousins. Memorials may be

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Ralph Massey

Mr. Ralph Massey
BORN: March 14, 1933
DIED: November 19, 2010
LOCATION: Louisville, MS
Mr. Ralph Massey, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2010, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Craig Springs Cemetery in Sturgis, Mississippi, with Rev. Eddie Agnew, Rev. Adrian Holley, Rev. Fred Frazier, Jr., and Rev. Dan Frakes officiating. Mr. Massey was a retired logger and a member of First Pentecostal Church of Louisville.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Massey of Louisville; one son, Larry (Gail) Massey of Louisville; one daughter, Daphne (Robert) Lovern of Philadelphia, Mississippi; three grandsons, Drew (Kristie) Massey and Josh Massey all of Louisville and Justin Lovern of Philadelphia; one great-grandson, Kade Massey of Louisville; two brothers, Paul (Claudine) Massey of Starkville, Mississippi and Felix Massey of Sturgis, Mississippi; one sister, Gladys (Clarence) Wiley of Starkville and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, J. D. Massey of Starkville; his mother, Grace Massey O’Kelley of Sturgis, Mississippi; and one brother, Birnes Massey of Ocala, Florida.

Pallbearers will be Drew Massey, Justin Lovern, Josh Massey, Ronnie Massey, Joe Shurden, Jr., Roy Wood, Michael Hemphill and Bud Hogan. Memorials may be made to Craig Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Renee Pinnix, 3032 York Road, Sturgis, MS 39769. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi, is handling the arrangements.

Friday, November 19, 2010

William C.. "Billy" Pearson

Mr. William C. “Billy” Pearson, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Calvert Nursing Home in Calvert, Texas. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Choctaw County with Rev. Terrell Mayo and Rev. Terry Mayo officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Pearson was a former resident of Louisville, Mississippi.
He is survived by two sisters, Eloise Burnham and Marie Livingston; one step-brother, C. A. “Pete” Simpson; one aunt, Jewell Mayo; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents, Vercie Mayo and William H. Pearson; two sisters, Vergie Hancock and Frances Piehl; and one brother, Hubert Pearson.
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Katie C. Clay

Mrs. Katie C. Clay, 92, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010, at her home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 12 Noon, from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, Burial will be in the Little Member Cemetery, Macon, MS., Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Christine Padilla Murphy

Christine Padilla Murphy

May 19, 1955 - November 13, 2010
Visitation and Services
VISITATION: Monday November 15, 2010 - 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home

SERVICE: Tuesday November 16, 2010 @ 1:00 PM at the Ackerman Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Salem Cemetery

Preferred Charities and Donations
Salem Cemetery Fund

Tom Tiller

Mr. Tom Tiller, 57, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the Winston County Medical Center.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, November 14, 2010, from the Beck Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Dorothy Lee Daniels Moore

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Daniels Moore, 51, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2010, at Sanctuary Hospice House.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 2 p.m., from the Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, MS. Burial will be at the Union Chapel Cemetery.

Thomas Hickman

Mr. Thomas Hickman, 75, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Winston County Nursing Home.
Funeral Services will be Friday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m., from the Mount Pleasant #1 Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in the Mount Sinai Cemetery.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Wilma Clark Sanders

Mrs. Wilma Clark Sanders, 99, died Friday, November 12, 2010 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 14th, at Evergreen Baptist Church, with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at Porter Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanders was born April 25, 1911, in Louisville, MS, the daughter of Sallie Bennett and Johnnie C. Clark. She was a graduate of Noxapater High School and attended nursing school at the University of Virginia. She was a homemaker, and a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olyn Sanders, and a daughter, Betty Joyce Sanders. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Agent of Louisville, MS, and Jean King of Madison, MS; a sister, Ethel Atkinson of Louisville, MS; a brother, Ernest L. Clark of Denver, CO; four grandchildren, Suzanne Agent, Rebecca Phelps, Stephen King, and Nowell Agent; and seven great grandchildren, Ian & Noelle Scroubelos, and Abby, Heidi, Bennett, Maylee, and Sam David Phelps. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Baptist Church, 230 Evergreen Rd, Louisville, MS, 39339, or Hope Hollow Ministries, P. O. Box 2247, Madison, MS, 39130.

Jon William Rowsey

Jon William Rowsey died at his Colorado residence on Saturday, October 23, 2010.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William E. “Bill” Rowsey and Faye Burton Rowsey, and is survived by four siblings, Susan Rowsey Hudgins and Vicky Rowsey Brown of Franklin, Virginia, R. David Rowsey of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina, and Lisa Rowsey Winter of Cordova, TN.
Jon was born in Jackson, Ms on February 7, 1956, and was a 10-year resident of Colorado Springs. A Celebration of His Life will be held at St James Episcopal Church in Jackson on November 13, 2010, at 2:00. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
(The Rowsey's are former residents of Louisville. Bill Rowsey worked at Taylor's.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Wilson Clemons

Mr Wilson Clemons , 94, passed on November 8, 2010. Services will be Friday November 12, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mars Hill C.O.G.I.C. in Philadelphia, MS. Burial will be at the Mars Hill C.O.G.I.C Church Cemetery.

Lula Mae Carter

Lula Mae Carter

81, died Saturday, November 6, 2010, in Louisville. (Beck, 662-3291)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Hulon McQueen


Mr. Hulon McQueen, 77, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland, Mississippi. Graveside services will be Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 9 a.m., from the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi.

Kendrick Latrell Miller


Kendrick Latrell Miller, 30, passed away November 3, 2010 in Carthage, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Agape Baptist Church in Louisville, Mississippi with burial in Union Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 5, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from the funeral home.

Kenneth Luke

Mr. Kenneth Luke, 71, died Sunday, November 7, 2010, at his home in Louisville. A memorial service will be held at later date. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Luke was born May 12, 1939, in Greenville, MS. He was a retired welder for Taylor Machine Works, and an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Martin Luke; three sons, Sam Luke of West Point, MS, and Tim Luke and Wayne Luke, both of Louisville, MS; a sister, Kitty Steadman of Louisville, MS; two brothers, Johnny Luke and Frankie Luke, both of Louisville, MS; and 6 grandchildren.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Olyn L. Houston

September 28, 1924 - November 5, 2010)

Mr. Olyn L. Houston, 86, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 7th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Painter officiating. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at Porter Funeral Home. Mr. Houston was born September 28, 1924, in Winston County, MS. He was an Army and Navy veteran of World War II, and was a retired welder at Taylor Machine Works. He was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lynn Houston. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Smith Houston; four daughters, Roslyn Collins of Trussville, AL, Rhonda Hurt of Jacksonville, FL, Rebekah Reed of Charlotte, NC, and Ramona Green of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Theodore Houston and Otis Houston, both of Louisville, MS; 12 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Mike Fuller, Perry Hemphill, Larry Hemphill, Stanley Eaves, Larry Cockrell, Edward Stokes,and Johnny Eaves. Honorary pallbearers are Leroy Fulcher, John Moorehead, Ted Eaves, Gary Hill, and Steve Jernigan. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn, the American Kidney Foundation, and the American Diabetes Foundation.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Patsy Jean Mullen

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