Thursday, December 29, 2011
Elizabeth Laine
Funeral service will be Saturday, at 1 p.m., from the Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation wil be friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Beck Funeral Home
She leaves to cherish her precious memory, 5 sons, Jerry (Pearl) of Brooksville, MS., Smith(Barbara) of Louisville, MS., Tommie Ray of Meridian, MS., Willlie Earl (Sherrie) and John (Sallie) of Ackerman, MS., 2 daughters, Pearl and Rosie both of Louisville, Mississippi. 2 brothers, Willie Lee Orr of Brooksville, MS. and J. C. Orr of Flint, MI., 2 sisters-in-law, Katie Pearl of Troy, MO. and Gussie Cleveland of St. Louis, MO., 2 brothers-in-law, Gussie Laine of Brooksville, MS and Joe Brooks of Troy, MO., 44 grandchildren, and a multitude of great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Billie Peterson
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Dr. Thomas F. Walker
Dr. Walker was born April 16, 1932, and has lived in Winston County since 1958 with his wife of 60 years, Gladys Butler Walker. He was a Doctor of Chiropractic serving those in our community for 45 years. Dr. Walker was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville where he served as a deacon as well as on numerous church committees. He was also a member of the Louisville Business Men’s Club, Louisville Lions Club, Louisville Jaycees, and the Mississippi Chiropractic Association from 1958 to 2011. As a 26-year member of the Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Dr. Walker held the offices of Chairman and Vice-Chair and was elected to serve as the Executive Secretary. He was appointed to serve on this State Board by five governors. He was also a Fellow in the International College of Chiropractic. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army from 1949 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his wife, Dr. Walker is survived by three children: Dr. Richard Walker and wife, Barbara, of Louisville, Mississippi; Deborah Walker also of Louisville, Mississippi; and Timothy Walker and wife, Bridget, of Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Walker is also survived by four grandchildren: Christopher Walker and wife, Carla, of Birmingham, Alabama; Alison Walker of Louisville, Mississippi; Megan Walker and Katelin Walker both of Brandon, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Artie G. and Amy Angie Walker; his sister, Hazel Oletha Klutts; and three infant brothers.Pallbearers will be Karl Boyer, Doug Dean, Michael Cravens, Mark Donald, Jake Donald, Kyle Donald, Terry Carter, and Kevin Ryals. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Wrinkled Roosters, the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Louisville, and all Doctors of Chiropractic in attendance. Memorials may be given to The Baptist Children's Village, P. O. Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060-0027, or to the Palmer Home for Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Michael "Dip" Pendleton
Mr. Pendleton was born December 28, 1966. He was a mechanic and was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville.
Mr. Pendleton is survived by two sisters, Wanda Wilson and husband, Tony, of Carthage, Mississippi; and Anita Pendleton of Noxapater, Mississippi, as well as his brother, Jimmy Bidwell, also of Noxapater, Mississippi. He is also survived by four nieces: Danielle Hawley, Samantha Wilson, Stephanie Pendleton, and Brittney Pendleton, and his nephew, Kaleb Vowell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Thomas and Avoy Smith Pendleton.
Pallbearers will be Tony Wilson, Chris Smith, Casey Smith, E. T. Smith, Michael Smith and Kaleb Vowell.
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.
Doris M. Suber
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Carl Allbritton
Mr. Allbritton was born June 26, 1931. He was a retired instructor and was employed by Greenville Mills for 40 years. Mr. Allbritton was a member of Indian Springs Assembly of God Church in Louisville.
In addition to his wife, Alice, Mr. Allbritton is survived by his son, Danny Allbritton both of Louisville, Mississippi. He is also survived by two sisters, Grace White and husband, John; and Mary Gordon all of Greenville, Mississippi, as well as his brother, H. L. Ruppe and wife, Lillian, of Metairie, Louisiana. Mr. Allbritton also has two step-sisters, Nellie Jones of North Carrolton, Mississippi; and Pearl Johnson of Inverness, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Allbritton and Lottie Allbritton Phillips and W. D. Phillips, and his son, Jerry Allbritton.
Pallbearers will be Don Horton, Dwight Horton, Johnny Luke, David Holcomb, Christopher Reeves, and Joey Phillips.
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.
Paul Nance
Friday, December 23, 2011
Mary Lynn Harris
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Memorial Garden Cemetery, Louisville, Mississipp. Visitation will be Monday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home.
Mary Lynn (Choc) Harris was born September 17, 1945 in Louisville, Mississippi, to the parents of Viola Harris and Parker Harris.
She leaves to morn her passing, her two brothers, Bobby Harris, of Brookhaven, MS., and Parker Harris of Ruleville, MS., and one sister, Mary Jo Roberson of Louisville, MS., a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Mary Marguerite Ballard
Michael J. Smith
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
John Stewart Fair, IV
Additional survivors include his paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Fair, Jr. of Louisville, his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Lee Martin of Brandon, his great-grandmother Mrs. Robert L. Rodgers, his great-grandfather Mr. Devan Wright Read, his aunts Laura Fair Edgeton (Tom) and Emily Fair Fisher (Andrew), his uncles Donald Marcus Martin (Jean) and George Drew Martin (Amy), and five first cousins.
Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy, Palmer Home for Children, or First Presbyterian Church, Starkville, MS.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Rose Bud Coleman
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Willie David Haynes
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Mattie Haynes; Two daughters, Timika Shanta Foster and Coretta Lyne Kirk, both of Louisville, MS. a son, Shaun Hathorne, Seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter, three sisters, Kathy (Philip) Edwards, Cynthia (Morris) McDonald, & Phyllis Adams, Five brothers, Robert Charles(Fannie) Haynes, LeRay Haynes, Larry (Louise) Haynes, Milton (Christine) Haynes and Clifton (Carol) Haynes; a host of aunts, uncle and a host of other relatives and friends.
Inez Sullivan
Mrs. Sullivan was born January 13, 1931, to Willis and Effie Barfield Woods. She was a member of Doty Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her daughter, Judy Bennett and husband, Steve, of Florence, Mississippi. She is also survived by two sisters, Bessie Ray of Louisville, Mississippi, and Dorothy McDonald of Laurel, Mississippi; as well as three brothers, Clarence Woods and wife, Mavis, of Louisville, Mississippi; Clyde Woods and wife, Mary, of Kosciusko, Mississippi; and Guy Woods and wife, Mamie Sue, of Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Sullivan also has five grandchildren: Jennifer Tuttle, John Ray Welch, April Jackson, Michelle Bennett, and Steven Bennett. She is preceded in death by her son, Willie Welch and her granddaughter, Sarah Bennett.
Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Edna Hatcher
Mrs. Hatcher was born September 10, 1927, to the late Ben Ervin and Beatrice Ford Kent. She was a homemaker, and a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church of Louisville.
Mrs. Hatcher is survived by her children, Pat Blanton and husband, Gene; Teresa Ming, and Dwayne Hatcher and wife, Christine, all of Louisville, Mississippi. She is also survived by four sisters, Mary Drago and husband, Fred, of Mobile, Alabama; Dot Stokes of Louisville, Mississippi; Ondia Tillman of Mobile, Alabama; and Annette Ivy and husband, Charles, of Sturgis, Mississippi. She is also survived by three brothers, Harold Kent and wife, Mattie, of Columbus, Mississippi; William Kent and wife, Margaret, of Ackerman, Mississippi; and Charles Kent and wife, Jamie, of Mobile, Alabama. Mrs. Hatcher also has seven grandchildren: Marty Ming and wife, Heather; Laura Renick and husband, Matt; Lance Blanton and wife, Crystal; Eddie Hatcher and wife, Kim; David Hatcher; Joseph Hatcher; and Rainey Hatcher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mardis Delynn Hatcher; four brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers will be Marty Ming, Lance Blanton, Danny Hatcher, David Hatcher, and Matt Renick.
Memorials may be given to the Whitehead Cemetery Fund, c/o Rhonda Edmondson, Louisville, MS 39339. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Arbie Bennett Wilson
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Joe Keith Partridge
Mr. Partidge was born May 29, 1934, in Neshoba County, MS. He was a street superintendent for the City of Louisville for 30 years, a linesman for Louisville Electric System for 23 years, and a member of Evergreen Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin A. Partridge and Loie Dell Carr.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wylie Partidge of Louisville; a son, Joe K. (Marsha) Partridge Jr. of Louisville; two daughters, Cassandra Chancellor of Louisville, and Linda Inman of Horn Lake, MS; one brother, Tommy Partridge of Austin, TX; three grandchildren, Leigha Chancellor, Leslie Taylor, and Loree Duett; and four great grandchildren, Chance Taylor, Coley Taylor, Emma Duett, and Joe Wylie Duett.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, 225 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601; or The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Christine Alexander
Mrs. Christine Goodin Alexander, 84, went home to heaven on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 10th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Gerald Branum and Rev. Jim Whitney officiating. Interment will be in Coy Methodist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alexander was born January 30, 1927 in Winston County, MS. She was a devout Christian; a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; an avid gardener; and animal enthusiast. Mrs. Alexander loved people and never met a stranger, and was a great southern cook famous for her homemade biscuits.
She is survived by two daughters, Jolynn (Jim) Whitney of Olive Branch, MS, and Madeline (Gerald) Branum of Waterloo, Belgium; one son, Ferrell (Shelia) Alexander of Philadelphia, MS; one brother, Burlon Goodin of Philadelphia, MS; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave Goodin and Eva Mae Tucker; her husband, English Muldrow Alexander; and two brothers, Royce Winford Goodin and James Edward Goodin.
Memorials may be made to the Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp. P.O. Box 556. Louisville, MS 39339.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Corrie Lee Brown
Mrs. Corrie Lee Brown, 97, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 10th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 until service time at the funeral home
Mrs. Brown was born January 24, 1914, in Louisville, MS. She was a retired bookkeeper for Tillman Drugs, and co-owner of Brown Machinery Service. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her grandchildren, James T. (Christy) Brown and Susan Leigh (Brett) Brewer, both of Memphis, TN; and 5 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.T. Ingram and Allye Dempsey; her husband, T.Z. Brown; her son, Tommy Brown; her daughter-in-law Joan Brown; two brothers, Jack Ingram and James Ingram; and one sister, Eva Mae Oxford.
Memorials may be made to Quality Hospice Care, 340 Byrd Ave S., Philadelphia, MS 39350.
Steve Robertson
Mr. Dewey E. “Steve” Robertson, 84, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 9th, at Vernon Assembly Of God Church, with Rev. Brian McDonald, Rev. Bobby Joe Butler, and Rev. Lee Watson officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Assembly Of God Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Porter Funeral Home, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Friday at the church.
Mr. Robertson was born March 2, 1927, in Winston County, MS. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a retired welder for Taylor Machine Works, a Mason, and a farmer. He was a member of Vernon Assembly Of God Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Jackie (Chad) Goodin of Louisville; four sisters, Margie Gully of Rogers, AR, Mavis Hanna, Marion Bateman, and Maxine Robertson, all of Louisville; three brothers, Paul Barron Robertson of California, Wilbur Robertson Jr. and Harold Robertson, both of Louisville; and 8 grandchildren, Deanna Swearingen, Allyson Swearingen, Caleb (Jenny) Swearingen, Chandler Swearingen, Ashton Smith, Jaclyn Presley, Amera Mussa, and Kaleigh Swearingen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur E. Robertson and Vera Stokes; and three brothers, Willie Robertson, Herman Robertson, and Floyd Robertson.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Swearingen, Chad Goodin, Sawyer Ishee, Chandler Swearingen, Bobby Winchester, Kenny Joe Hanna, and Daniel Robertson. Honorary Pallbearers will be J.P. Fulton, Lamar Parkes, Bob Goodin, and Jerry Hatcher.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Elizabeth "Beth" Oaks
Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Oaks, 67, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2011, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Centerin Jackson, Mississippi. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Campground United Methodist Church in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Larry Haggard officiating. Interment will be in Campground United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ms. Oaks was born June 19, 1944. She was a member of Campground United Methodist Church, and she was a teacher in the Louisville Municipal School District, from which she retired.
Ms. Oaks is survived by three cousins: Becky Waddell and husband, Larry; Wilson “Bubba” Young , all of Noxapater, Mississippi; and Pam Blanton, and husband, Jerome, of Louisville, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Elizabeth Frances Young Oaks.
Memorials may be given to the Campground United Methodist Church Missions Fund, c/o Becky Waddell, 4431 Young Crossing Road, Louisville, MS 39339; to Gideon’s, Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, Louisville, MS 39339; or to Winston County Library, c/o Beth Edwards, 301 W. Parks Street, Louisville, MS 39339. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.