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.

John Elton Long

FUNERAL SERVICES: James Elton Long--Visitation:Wednesday November 30, 2011, 9:30AM-Service Time @ Sturgis Baptist Church. Service: Wednesday Nov. 30, 2011 @ 11 AM @ Sturgis Baptist Church. Interment: Sturgis Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Thelma Moss

FUNERAL SERVICES: Thelma Moss--Visitation:NONE. Service: Friday Dec. 2, 2011 @ 10 AM @ Graveside in Enon Cemetery. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Ellis G. Blackwell

Mr. Ellis G. Blackwell, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Thursday, December 1, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Blackwell was born December 27, 1936, in Raleigh, Mississippi. He was a Mason and Shriner. In addition to his wife, Marchelle, Mr. Blackwell is survived by his daughter Stacie VanLandingham and husband, Barry, of Louisville, Mississippi, and his son, Chris Blackwell, of Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Sophie and Blaine VanLandingham. In addition, Mr. Blackwell has four brothers: Fred Blackwell and wife, Phyllis; Kenneth Blackwell and wife, Peggy; Larry Blackwell and Harold (Hal) Blackwell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gert and Helen Gray Blackwell. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Elizabeth McDonald Sullivan

Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth McDonald Sullivan, 78, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 1st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobby Joe Butler, Rev. Gerald Butler, and Rev. Charles Rook officiating. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sullivan was born March 29, 1933, in Preston, MS. She was retired from Quality Control at Spartus Corp. She was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. Her hobbies included reading her bible, quilting, gardening, word search puzzles, and enjoying time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edgar and Lessie Mae McDonald; a sister, Walterine Moore; and brothers, Paul McDonald, Grady McDonald, Lindsey McDonald, and twins, Edgar & Lester McDonald. She is survived by her husband of 61 years (married 8/4/1950) , Billy B. Sullivan; daughters, Vicki (Taylor) Tucker of Louisville, Lisa (Steve) Morgan of Louisville, and Renee (Wes) Jones of Columbus, MS; 10 grandchildren, Kiley Linch, Matthew Tucker, Blake Morgan, Kelli Linch, Clay Stanley, Jeffrey Tucker, Codi Parker, Dylan Morgan, Tyler Jones, and Will Jones; 9 great grandchildren, and 2 on the way.

Pallbearers are Kiley Linch, Matthew Tucker, Jeffrey Tucker, Dylan Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Will Jones, Austin Linch, Randy Sullivan, Clay Stanley, and Blake Morgan. Memorials may be made to Winston Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, Louisville, MS, 39339.

George Warren Westbrook

Mr. George Warren Westbrook, 80, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 12 noon until service time. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Carless Evans and Dr. Paul Blanchard officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Westbrook was born February 16, 1931. He was the owner of Westbrook Funeral Home, from which he retired after 31 years of service, and he was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville.

Mr. Westbrook is survived by his daughter, Pam Westbrook Smith of Louisville, Mississippi; and by his son, Ronald B. Westbrook and wife, Valorie, of Little Rock, Mississippi. He is also survived by two sisters, Yvonnie Walker and husband, Pete, and Peggy Williamson and husband, Charlie, all of Mendenhall, Mississippi. Mr. Westbrook also has three grandchildren: Rachel Smith, Warren Hastings Westbrook and wife, Krystal, and Robert Bailey Westbrook, and one great-grandchild, Anna Kate Westbrook. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Westbrook, and by his parents, Virgil T. and Stella Warren Westbrook.

Pallbearers will be Mike Williams, Hastings Westbrook, Robert Westbrook, Wayne Walker, Greg Williamson, and Terry Williamson.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church Music Fund, P. O. Box 547, 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.

Edna Ruth Garrard

Mrs. Edna Ruth Garrard, 79, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, in Alvin, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 28th, at Porter Funeral Home, with interment in Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Mrs. Garrard was born October 30, 1932 in Winston County, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Garrard. She is survived by two daughters, Diane Beasley of Alvin, TX, and Joanne Permenter of Preston, MS; three sons, Willard Coy Garrard, Jr. of Sante Fe, NM, James Lamar Garrard of Louisville, and George Eugene Garrard of Louisville; 11 grandchildren, and a number of great grandchildren.

Chris Elliot

Mr. Chris Elliott, 38, of Preston, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011, in Florence,Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at Harmony Baptist Church on Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Harmony Baptist Church in Louisville,Mississippi, with Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Interment will be in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Elliot was born April 11, 1973. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, and he was an electrician and was a member of NECA-IBEW Local 480.

In addition to his wife, Lara Elliott, Mr. Elliott is survived by two daughters: Candace Thornton of Preston,Mississippi, and Alex Moody of Melbourne, Arkansas. He is also survived by three sons: Adam Elliott of Melbourne,Arkansas, Steven Thornton of Preston, Mississippi, and Jake Moody also of Melbourne, Arkansas. In addition, Mr. Elliott is also survived by his parents, David and Sandra Pennington Elliott of Columbus, Mississippi; as well as, his father and mother-in law, J. W. and Joan Holdiness of Louisville, Mississippi. Also, Mr. Elliott is survived by his sister, Lauren Kelly and husband, Brian, of Columbus, Mississippi, and his grandmother, Beatrice Pennington of Caledonia,Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be Jeffery Grimshel, E. C. Fortenberry, Johnny Holdiness, Joey Holdiness, Lester Holdiness, Steve Simpson, Brian Kelly, and Willie Smith. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue,Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Billy Higgason

Mr. Billy Higgason, 72, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at his residence in McCool, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, from5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. James Rushing and Rev. Jimmy Mangrum officiating. Interment will be in Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church Cemetery.

Mr. Higgason was born June 3, 1939. He was a member of Ackerman Apostolic Church, and he was a logger, retiring from Weyerhaeuser Corporation.

In addition to his wife, Mable Kugle Higgason, Mr. Higgason is survived by three sons: Billy Russell “Rusty” Higgason and wife, Karen, of Allenhurst, Georgia; Steven Higgason and wife, Hadassah, of Iola, Kansas; and David Shane Higgason of McCool, Mississippi. He is also survived by his sister, Christine Thompson and husband, Robert, of Tupelo, Mississippi, and one brother, Jamie Higgason and wife, Glenda, of Louisville, Mississippi. Mr. Higgason also has seven grandchildren: Kelsey, Megan, Macey, and Kadyn Higgason all of Allenhurst, Georgia; Scott and Scarlett Higgason of Iola, Kansas; and Cameron Higgason of Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reuben Albert and Carrie Cornelia Burton Higgason; three sisters and one brother.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church Cemetery Fund. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Mary Emily Majure

Mrs. Mary Emily Greenway Majure, 87, died Thursday, November 24, 2011, at Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 26th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Majure was born December 13, 1923, in Farmerville, LA. She was a graduate of Mississippi College and was a retired school teacher from Louisville High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Walter Majure.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Kirby (Patricia) Majure of Scotland Neck, N.C., and Joseph Marc (Nancy) Majure of Durham, N.C.

Memorials may be made to the Education Fund at First Baptist, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Marion Glenn (Morgan) Miller

FUNERAL SERVICES: Marion Glenn (Morgan) Miller--Visitation:Tuesday Nov. 22, 2011, 5:00PM-8:00PM @ Coleman Funeral Home & Wednesday Nov. 23, 2011, 12PM til Service Time @ Sturgis Baptist Church. Service: Wednesday Nov. 23, 2011 @ 2 PM @ Sturgis Baptist Church. Interment: Sturgis Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Bettye Alice Coleman

Bettye Alice Coleman, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the Jeff Anderson Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at 1 p.m., from the Center Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Dekalb, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. The body will be placed in the church on Sunday one hour before service time.

Louise B. Staples

FUNERAL SERVICES: Louise Blake Staples--Visitation:Sunday Nov. 20, 2011, 12:00PM-Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Sunday Nov. 20, 2011 @ 2 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Concord Baptist Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Zelma Irene McIntire Worrell

FUNERAL SERVICES: Zelma Irene McIntire Worrell--Visitation:Thursday Nov. 17, 2011, 9:30AM-11:30AM @ Coleman Funeral Home & Thursday Nov. 17,2011, 1:00 PM - Service Time @ Weir Baptist Church. Service: Thursday Nov. 17, 2011 @ 2 PM @ Weir Baptist Church. Interment: Weir Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Elizabeth Carter

Elizabeth Carter, 96, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral service will Be Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at 1 p.m., from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home, with burial in the Memorial Garden Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wed., Nov. 16, 2011, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home.

Alice S.Hailey

Mrs. Alice S. Hailey, 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 12:00 noon until service time. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Chris Vowell and Rev. Jason Gross officiating. Interment will be in Hailey-Richey Cemetery in Preston, Mississippi.

Mrs. Hailey was born November 13, 1919. She was a member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, and she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Hailey is survived by two sons: Robert Wade Hailey and wife, Peggy; and James Lamar Hailey and wife, Bonnie Kay, all of Louisville, Mississippi. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Malcolm Hailey and wife, Mandy; Allen Hailey and wife, Leigh Ann; Belynda Luke and husband, Chip; and April Bane and husband, Dave. She also has five great-grandchildren: Laura Beth Hailey, Kady Rose Hailey, Tanner and Tatum Luke, and Braxton Bane. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Hailey, and her parents, Robert E. and Annie Jane Gully Scarborough.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Moody, Wade Hailey, Malcolm Hailey, Allen Hailey, Dave Bane, and Chip Luke. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Billy Moody, Bobby Moody, and Ed VanDevender.
Memorials may be given to the Hailey-Richey Cemetery in Preston, Mississippi. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Hixie H. Clark

Mrs. Hixie Maria Hall Clark, 89, died Monday, November 14, 2011, at Louisville Healthcare. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. David Keen officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Mrs. Clark was born June 1, 1922, in Mooreville, MS. She was a homemaker, and a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church, where she played the organ and piano for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Clark. She is survived by a daughter, Lady Gillis of Louisville; four sons, Anthony Clark, Wayne Clark, and Danny Clark, all of Louisville, and Scotty Clark of Brandon, MS; a sister, Helen Deweese of Hendersonville, TN; a brother, Murray Hall of Louisville; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Tommy Clark, Justin Clark, Robert Gillis, Ben Clark, Russ Clark, Walt Clark, Jason Clark, and Josh Clark.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.

Kenneth Parker

Kenneth Parker, 71, passed in Lauderdale County, Mississippi on November 12, 2011. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Word of God Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Burial will take place in Morrow Cemtery in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements

Evelyn Clower

Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Thomasson Clower, 82, of Pascagoula, MS, died Sunday, November 13, 2011, at George County Regional Hospital in Lucedale, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 16th, at Bevil Hill United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 noon until service time at Bevill Hill Methodist Church.

Mr. Clower was born June 3, 1929 in Sturgis, MS. She raised 5 children, and loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert & Ina Thomasson of Sturgis, MS; her husbands, Kenneth Wood, and Robert Clower; a son, Donald Wood; and a brother, W. A. Thomasson.

She is survived by four children, Larry K. Wood, Barbara Wood Bryant, Daniel (Suzanne) Wood, and David (Donna) Wood, all of Pascagoula, MS ; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

Joe O. Lovern

Mr. Joe O. Lovern, 73, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be at New Life Apostolic Church in Jackson, Mississippi, on Friday, November 11, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 10 a.m. until service time at North Bend Pentecostal Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at North Bend Pentecostal Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi, with Rev. Johnny Peden, Rev. Thomas Craft, Rev. Lanse Foster, and Rev. Joey Rogers officiating. Interment will be in North Bend Pentecostal Church Cemetery.

Mr. Lovern was born October 11, 1938. He was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in Jackson, Mississippi, and he was a retired merchandiser for McCarty Holman, where he worked for 38 years.

In addition to his wife, Patsy Peden Lovern, Mr. Lovern is survived by his daughter, Tonya James and husband, Rickey, of Byram, Mississippi; two sons, Joey Lovern and wife, Angela, of Brandon, Mississippi, and Shelton Lovern and wife, Alyson, of Pace, Florida; and two brothers, James Harmon Lovern and wife, Juaweese, and Jerome Lovern and wife, Joy, all of Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Marissa Lovern of Nashville, Tennessee; Desmond Lovern of Brandon, Mississippi; DeAnndra Lovern of Pace, Florida; and Ethan James of Byram, Mississippi, as well as a great-grandson, Brody Patterson. Mr. Lovern is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Lala Elizabeth Posey Lovern.

Pallbearers will be Rudy Lovern, Jerry Lovern, Bobby Joe Lovern, Orbon Lovern, Robert Lovern and Billy Don Pope. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Al LeDoux, James Lacey, Calvin Morales, Lloyd Ellis, David Guthrie, and L. M. Odom. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Martha Jane Elizabeth Moore

Mrs. Martha Jane Elizabeth Moore,71, passed on November 9, 2011 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Greenfield M.B. Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Beck Funeral home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.

Thomas Allen Black

FUNERAL SERVICES: Thomas Allen Black--Visitation:Wednesday Nov. 9, 2011, 5PM-8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Thursday Nov. 10, 2011 @ 2 PM @ Chester Baptist Church. Interment: Mt. Nebo Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Louis Horne

Mr. Louis Horne, 95, passed on Saturday, November 5, 2011 in Attala County, Mississippi. Mr. Horne was a World War II Veteran. His funeral services will be 12P.M. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Union Grove Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Burial will take place at the Hopewell Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Beck Funeral Home Chapel Philadelphia from 4:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Clifford Triplett

Clifford Triplett, 48, passed away on Sunday October 30, 2011, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi.

Funeral service will be Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 2 p.m., from the Trinity Church of God In Christ, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church on Sunday one hour prior to service time. Burial will take place at Memorial Garden Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home in Charge.

Ralph Franklin Shotts

Mr. Ralph Franklin Shotts, 86, died Monday, November 7, 2011, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, Nov. 10th, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Brett Golson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mr. Shotts was born August 13, 1925, in Finkbine, MS. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, having served in India, China, & Burma. He received his B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1951. He owned and operated Eastside Motors since 1972. He was a former Scoutmaster for the Cub Scouts, and was a member of First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rena and Lee Shotts; and two brothers, Edgar Shotts and Charles Ray Shotts.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Annette Avara Shotts; two sons, Charles (Rhonda) Shotts, and Frankie (Sue) Shotts, both of Louisville; a brother, Gene (Zene) Shotts of Mendenhall, MS; three grandchildren, Jamie (Laura) Shotts, Jay Shotts, and Ryan Shotts ; and one great grandchild, Jacey Shotts.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, or Mississippi Methodist Rehab Center.

Henry Bruce Goodin

Mr. Henry Bruce Goodin, 69, died Friday, November 4, 2011, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 6th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Bobby Joe Butler and Rev. Gerald Butler officiating. Interment will be in Crystal Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday at Porter Funeral Home.

Mr. Goodin was born December 14, 1941 in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a carpenter for Hughes Construction, and an avid quail hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Commie Wilson Goodin and Lizzie Bell Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Robertson Goodin of Louisville; a daughter, Kimberly (Daniel) Robertson of Louisville; two sons, Chad (Jackie) Goodin and Brad Goodin, both of Louisville; four sisters, Kathleen Robertson of Louisville, Nita McAdory of St. Clair Shores, MI, Patsy Perry of Flora, MS, and Mary Jane Soufi of Gaithursburg, MD; three brothers, Bennie Goodin of Emmett. MI, Paul Goodin of Sturgis, MS, and Ricky Goodin of Louisville; and six grandchildren, Ashton Goodin, Austin Goodin, Justin Goodin, Kalee Goodin, Chandler Robertson, and Camden Robertson.

Sherry Ann Taff

Sherry Ann Taff, born on August 7, 1951, in Louisville, Mississippi, died suddenly on October 29, 2011. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Eddie Mae and Howard Leon White and her sister Sandra White Creed. She is survived by her loving husband, John Snowden Taff, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage, her daughter Sarah Quinn Power and husband Jarrod Power of San Antonio, her son Caleb Snowden Taff of San Antonio, her sister Susan White Dempsey of Louisville, Mississippi, her Uncle Bobby and Aunt Cynthia White of Pickensville, Alabama, as well as a host of beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Sherry will be remembered by her family, her students, and her friends as someone who lived with passion and energy dedicated always to helping others. As a career educator she wanted her students, including her children, to know how to learn.

Sherry received her BA and MA degrees in Educational Psychology from Mississippi State University. Upon graduation she and her husband John served two years in Costa Rica with the Peace Corps. Upon returning to the states Sherry began her career as a teacher. She taught for 25 years in the Northside Independent School District atClark High School, Stinson Middle School and O’Conner High School. She received additional post-graduate training in Clinical Psychology from St. Mary’s University and was certified as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology so that she could test and diagnose students with learning disabilities. Her extensive on-going research on cognitive learning led her to develop a style of curriculum and methodology that can be used by teachers of any subject to aid a student’s ability to learn. Upon retirement from NISD, she continued to work with teachers, giving workshops in the Northside and Harlendale school districts and other school districts in Texas. She was currently working on her Doctorate in Education through the Educational Leadership Program at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Sherry willingly gave of her time and abilities to help others wherever she found a need. She touched the lives of thousands of students and others, whether it was tutoring children, helping troubled teens, conducting community Bible studies or working with her church youth group. In all, her highest commitment through her Christian faith was to her family.

A memorial service for Sherry will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Wayside Chapel with visitation with family to follow. 1705 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78213. Graveside services will be onMonday, November 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Betheden Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi.

Messages may be left online with the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville at

http://www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northside Education Foundation online athttp://foundation.nisd.net/donate.html.

Shirley Dempsey Holmes

Mrs. Shirley Dempsey Holmes, 53, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at North Mississippi MedicalCenter in Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Thursday, November 3, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Allen Eaves officiating. Interment will be in Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Holmes was born September 26, 1958, to Raymond and Minnie Selma Dempsey. She was a member of Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church, and she loved growing flowers in her yard and fishing.

In addition to her husband, Joey Holmes, Mrs. Holmes is survived by her mother, Minnie Selma Dempsey; two sisters, Judy Stovall and Gail Nowell Dempsey; two brothers, Gerald Ray Dempsey and wife, Vicky, and Chester Dempsey and wife, Mona, all of Louisville, Mississippi. She is also survived by a step-daughter, Tess Satcher and husband, Jonathan, of New Hope, Mississippi; a step-son, Trey Holmes and wife, Amanda, of Columbus, Mississippi; three step-grandchildren, Aly Holmes, Haley and Madison Satcher; and her beloved dog, Fred. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Dempsey.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Dempsey, II, Jarrod Dempsey, Justin Dempsey, Brandon Stovall, Brett Kitchens, Chad Kitchens, Trey Holmes, and Jay Watson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Cotton Stokes, Bill Boykin, Laice Nowell, and Travis Joiner.

Memorials may be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church Cemetery Fund. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Mary Frances Kellum McDaniel

FUNERAL SERVICES: Mary Frances Kellum McDaniel--Visitation:Wednesday Nov. 2, 2011, 5PM-8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Thursday Nov. 3, 2011 @ 10 AM @ Mt. Moriah Baptist Church near Weir, MS. Interment: Mt. Moriah Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Davis Carter

Davis Carter, 58, passed away at his home, on Thursday, October 27, 2011, in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Hopewell Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi.

Kyle Clark Ray

Mr. Kyle Clark Ray, 23, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Sunday, October 30, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Bro. Charles Rook and Bro. Zach Eaves officiating. Interment will be in SardisBaptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Ray was born October 10, 1988. He was a member of the East Louisville Volunteer Fire Department, and he worked as an Offshore Pipefitter in the Oil Field Industry.

In addition to his wife, Natalie, Mr. Ray is survived by two sons, Edward and Joseph Saucier of Louisville, Missisisppi. He is also survived by his grandmother, “Momma Grandmother” Sandra Clark; his father, Kenneth Eaves; his mother, Angela Clark Rivera and husband, Gerald; his grandfather, Anthony Clark; and his great-grandmothers, Katherine Hemphill and Hixie Clark all of Louisville, Mississippi. He is also survived by four sisters: Mallie Jane Rivera and Linda Carter and husband, Kevin, also of Louisville, Mississippi; Brandy Stone of Olympia, Washington; and Sasha Triplett and husband, Tim, of Gulfport, Mississippi. He also has three brothers: Roland Ray and wife, Bonnie, of Hamilton, Alabama; Aaron Rivera of Louisville, Mississippi; and Josh Rivera of Gulfport, Mississippi, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Maurice Eaves; his brother, Michael Eaves; and his nephew, Jacob Ralph Ray.

Pallbearers will be Corey Long, Hosea Flores, Darryl Reed, John Mask, Coleman Ford, Danny Whitman, and Aaron Rivera. Memorials may be given to the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Sardis Road, 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.

Josephine "Jo" Johnson

Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Johnson, 94, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at her residence in Louisville,Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Brett Gholson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson was born October 12, 1917. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for seven years and was a member of the Joy Club. She was the Office Manager of the American Creosote Plant.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by five daughters: Jo Lane Johnson of Louisville, Mississippi; Peggy Reed of Starkville, Mississippi; Sue Fulton and husband, Gary, of Louisville, Mississippi; Ginny Jessup and husband, Jim of Aberdeen, Mississippi; and Jill Johnson of Columbus, Mississippi. She is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Johnson and her son-in-law, Bert Reed.

Pallbearers will be Dick Crawley, Kenny Fulton, Jon Jessup, Paul Killen, and Steven Phelps. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339 or to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Rose Ann Scott

Rose Ann Scott,86, passed on October 27, 2011 at the Neshoba County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Jerusalem Temple Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 1:00P.M. Burial will take place at the Donald Rest cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.

Letroy Earnest

Mr. Letroy Earnest ,85, passed on October 24, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday October 29, 2011at the Beck Funeral Home Chapel in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 from 3-6P.M. for the general public. Burial will take place at the Donald Rest Cemetery,

Willie Pearl Griffith

Mrs. Willie Pearl Griffith, 81, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at her home in Noxapater. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29th at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Franklin Smith officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Indian Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Griffith was born January 15, 1930, in Winston County. She was a seamstress for Wells Lamont in Philadelphia, MS, and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bryan Griffith; her parents, Fate Smith and Lois Swindle; 3 brothers, Elton Smith, Henry Earl Smith, and James Woodrow Smith; and two sisters, Waldine Jones and Donnie Allen. She is survived by four sons, Horace Griffith of Philadelphia, MS Richard Griffith of Oxford, MS, J.B. Griffith of Starkville, MS, and Joe Griffith of West Point, MS; one daughter, Sally Vowell of Louisville; one sister, Inez Eakes of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Memorials may be made to Indian Springs Cemetery Fund, 2539 Mount Calvary Church Rd., Louisville, MS 39339.

Rita Mae Foster

Mrs. Rita Mae Foster, 59, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Louisville Health Care Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 27, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery.

Mrs. Foster was born August 9, 1952. She was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church, and she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Foster is survived by two daughters: Crystal Eakins Nobles of Louisville, Mississippi, and Mary Louann Johnson of Laurel, Mississippi. She is also survived by one sister, Marilyn Stokes, and two brothers, Albert O. Glass of Louisville, Mississippi, and Robert G. Glass of Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Foster also has one granddaughter, Sarah Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert O. and Betty Ruth Glass.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Gilmer, Austin Prisock, and David Johnson. Memorials may be given to French Camp Academy. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Frankie Joe Cannon

Mr. Frankie Joe Cannon, 72, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at Anderson Hospital in Meridian, MS. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 28th, at 10:00 A.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Blanchard and Rev. Lewis Harris officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday at Porter Funeral Home. Mr. Cannon was born September 18, 1939, in Louisville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and Mississippi State University with a Business degree. He worked as a bookkeeper for Zero Butane in Inverness, MS, and for Ballard & Hudspeth Construction in Louisville. He was a cattle farmer, and owned and operated Northwood Grocery for over 35 years. He was a member of the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie Roberts and Joe Metts Cannon; and a sister, Mary Ann Cannon Yarbrough.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Alewine Cannon of Louisville; three daughters, Kim Walker and Angela Lee, both of Hattiesburg, MS, and Jennifer (Alan) Higgason of Daleville, MS; a son, David (Lori) Mitchell of Louisville; five grandchildren, Justin Mitchell, Dawson Mitchell, Meg Higgason, Will Higgason, and Jake Higgason; uncle, Roy (Sarah) Roberts, aunt, Mary June Roberts; niece and nephews, Amy (Rob) Landry, Dr. Steven (Paige) Yarbrough, and Danny (Angela) Yarbrough; and a special helper, Mrs. Anita Coleman.

Memorials may be made to the Winston County Library, 301 West Park Street, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Paulne Parks Richardson

Visitation for Mrs. Pauline Parks Richardson will be Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Betheden Lutheran Cemetery.

Merry Palmer Rainey

Mrs. Merry Palmer Rainey, age 73, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011. She was born in Louisville, Mississippi, to the late James T. and Coley Ree Miles Palmer. Merry was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her dog, Sugar and sewing.

Mrs. Rainey is survived by her children, Linda McMath and husband, Rodney, of Powder Springs, Georgia; Rita Perdichizzi and husband, Ettore, of Fayetteville, Georgia; Kelly Mansulich and husband, Keith, of Fayetteville, Georgia; Patti Jacobson of Mansfield, Georgia; and James Rainey and wife, Mary, of Auburn, Alabama. She was also survived by 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and four brothers, James Palmer of Detroit, Michigan; Rupert Palmer of College Station, Texas; Pettus Palmer of Jackson, Mississippi; and Haron Palmer of Stockbridge, Georgia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Lyman Rainey and by siblings, Frances Humphries and Joel F. Palmer.

Friends may visit the family Monday, October 24, 2011, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Rosary read at 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Pettus Palmer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to Hospice Atlanta,1244 Park Vista Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30319 in memory of Merry Rainey. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough, GA, 770-914-8833, www.haistenfunerals.com and Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS are in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.