Elizabeth Laine

Elizabeth Laine, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Choctaw County Medical Center, Ackerman, Mississippi. 
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

Mrs. Billie Peterson, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Friday, December 30, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at AntiochBaptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Vickie Corkren officiating.    

Mrs. Peterson was born November 18, 1926.  She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Mrs. Peterson is survived by her husband, Billy Peterson, of Louisville, Mississippi; her daughter, Vickie Corkren and husband, Jeff, of Raymond, Mississippi; and her son, Rickey Peterson and wife, Dixie, of Phoenix City, Alabama.  She also has four grandchildren:  Landon Corkren, Heath Peterson, Haleigh Peterson, and Heather Peterson and one great-grandchild, Kason Peterson.  She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Hershel Smith Brannon; and her sister, Louise Bolton.

Memorials may be given to Antioch Baptist Church or Cemetery Fund, c/o Louis Varner, 114 Athens Drive, 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.

Dr. Thomas F. Walker

Dr. Thomas F. Walker, 79, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 26, 2011, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Dr. Brett Golson and Rev. Christopher Walker officiating.  Interment will be in Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. 
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. 

Michael "Dip" Pendleton

Mr. Michael "Dip" Pendleton, 44, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Winona Manor Nursing Home in Winona, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Monday, December 26, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 8 p. m. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Indian Springs Assembly of God Cemetery of Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Dwayne Barrett officiating. 
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.com.

Doris M. Suber

Mrs. Doris M. Suber, 90, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, in Beaufort, SC. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Porter Funeral Home, with Dr. Brett Golson officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 AM until service time at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Suber was born December 6, 1921. She was the librarian at the Winston County Library for 27 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Suber; and her parents, Maggie Taylor and William P. McGee. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Ouzts of Newburyport, MA; and Martha Fawcett of Ladys Island, SC. Memorials may be made to the Winston County Library, 301 West Park Street, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Carl Allbritton

Mr. Carl Allbritton, 80, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, from 5 p.m. to 8 p. m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Franklin Smith and Rev. David Reeves officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. 
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.com.

Paul Nance

 Mr. Paul Michael Nance, 50, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December, 28th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Hiram Eaves officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Mr. Nance was a millwright; and a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Knights of the Templar, and the Scottish Rites. He was a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dot and Clarence Nance. He is survived by his wife, Ella Sue Carlton of Louisville; a daughter, Shasta (Nick) Dodd of Columbus, MS; a sister, Elaine (Eddie) Cole of Northport, AL; two step-sons, Will (Wendy) Brophy, and Brandon Thomas (Neisha) Brophy; his mother-in-law, June Strupe; two nieces, Holly Glasgow and Heather Friday; and 2 great nephews.

Mary Lynn Harris

Mary Lynn Harris, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. 
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.

Mary Marguerite Ballard

Mary Marguerite Ballard--Visitation:Friday December 23, 2011, 10:00AM-Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Friday December 23, 2011 @ 11:00AM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Mt. Nebo Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Michael J. Smith

Mr. Michael J. Smith, 40, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at his home in Toledo, OH. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 26th, at Porter Funeral Home, with interment in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home. Mr. Smith was born January 2, 1971, in Dearborn, Michigan. He was employed by the Machine Shop as a tool and die maker. He is survived by his father, Isaac; his wife, Rebecca L. Richmond; sons, Michael Joseph Smith and Anthony Joshua Smith; and a granddaughter, Laila Lynn Smith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; and his grandparents, Luther and Vera Smith.

John Stewart Fair, IV

John Stewart Fair, IV was born on Friday, December 9, 2011 and was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2011. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi.

John is survived by his loving parents Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Fair, III (Maggie) and his sisters Mary Martin and Elizabeth Love Fair, all of Starkville, Mississippi.
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.

Rose Bud Coleman

Rose Bud Coleman, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 19, 2011, at 1 p.m., from the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 1 p.m., until 6 p.m., from the funeral

Willie David Haynes

Willie David Haynes, 58, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 1 p.m., from the Center Hill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, Mississippi. Elder Milton Haynes, will officate, with burial in the Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time.
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. Inez Sullivan, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Briar Hill Rest Home in Florence, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Doty Springs Baptist Church in Louisville, Mississippi, on Monday, December 19, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Doty Springs Baptist Church in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Larry Odum and Rev. Don Ray officiating. Interment will be in Doty Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
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.

Edna Hatcher

Mrs. Edna Hatcher, 84, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Walter Simmons officiating. Interment will be in Whitehead Cemetery.
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.

Arbie Bennett Wilson

Mr. Arbie Bennett Wilson, 90, died Sunday, December 11, 2011, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 13, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Hill and Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson was a retired mechanic, having worked for the Fair Company, T. H. Brown, and Sharp Construction. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Kemper County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lucille Wilson, and a son, Kenneth Wilson. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo Woodward and husband, Charles, of Collinsville, MS; five sons, Robert Bennett Wilson and wife, Rita, of Louisville, Billy Ray Wilson and wife, Connie, of Louisville, Woodrow “Woody” Wilson and wife, Marie, of Starkville, Burbon Junior Wilson and wife, Connie of Pulaski, MS, and Ricky Wilson and wife, Jerry, of Louisville; 11 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Scotty Wilson, David Wilson, Randy Young, Richard Wilson, Brian Young, and Clint Quinn. Honorary pallbearers are Cully Hudspeth and Greg Wilson. Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS, 39745.

Joe Keith Partridge

Mr. Joe Keith Partridge, 77, died Friday, December 9, 2011, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P. M. Sunday, December 11th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Jackson, Rev. Olyn Roberts, and Rev. James Mills officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home.
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

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.

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.

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.com.