Thursday, June 28, 2012

Bess Hull Boswell


Bess Hull Boswell was born in LouisvilleMississippi, on June 18, 1924, to Archie Reed Hull and Frances Gage Hull.  She was Salutatorian of Louisville High School in 1942.  She graduated fromMississippi University for Women, the “W”, in 1946, with a major in English and Fine Arts.
She was an artist and an author, publishing her last work, a novel, in 2002.  She taught high school English and after returning for a Master of Education at Mississippi State University, taught Elementary School in PhiladelphiaMississippi for a number of years. She also assisted her husband in the century-old family business, Boswell Rexall Drugs.  She was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, a past member of the Red Hills Fine Art Club, the New Era Club, and the Noxapater Civic Club. She was an active member of the Noxapater United Methodist Church, a choir member, and Sunday teacher for many years.

Mrs. Boswell, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Church Street Personal Care facility in Ecru, Mississippi.  Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville,Mississippi, on Friday, June 29, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Noxapater United Methodist Church with Rev. David Meadows officiating and Rev. Roger Shock assisting.  Interment will be in Noxapater United Methodist ChurchCemetery
She is survived by her only sibling, Barbara Hull Green, of Itta Bena, and her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Herman Frank Boswell, Sr., of New OrleansLouisiana. She is also survived by six children, Dr. Susan Boswell Johnstone and husband, Jim, of Pontotoc, Mississippi; Webb A. Boswell, Jr. of Noxapater, Mississippi; Dr. Scott Hull Boswell and wife, Connie, of Jasper, Alabama; David Boswell and wife, Elizabeth, of Kemah, Texas; Kenny Boswell and wife, LeAnn, of Noxapater, Mississippi; and Will Boswell and wife, Joni, of Forest, Mississippi.  Mrs. Boswell is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Webb Boswell, Sr., and two nephews, Richard Jackson Boswell and James Douglas Green. 

Serving as pallbearers will be her nine grandsons:  Michael Hull Johnson; David D. Richardson, III; Colin Johnstone; Taylor Boswell; Webb Arnold Boswell, III; Chris Boswell; Trent Boswell; Zach Boswell; and Nick Boswell.  Memorials may be made to Noxapater United Methodist ChurchP. O. Box 282NoxapaterMS  39346.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue,LouisvilleMS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook atwww.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Robert Noah Palmer


Mr. Robert Noah Palmer, Jr., 68, of Y-CityArkansas, died in his home on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 12:05 p.m.  Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012, from 12 noon until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in LouisvilleMississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be in Murphy Creek BaptistChurch Cemetery in LouisvilleMississippi

Mr. Palmer was born on March 22, 1944.  Robert was an honoured Vietnam Veteran that earned a National Defense Medal.  Throughout his years, he served in the Navy, the Armed Forces and he was a mountain man that knew it all.  He was our Lord’s blessed soldier on sacred ground.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Palmer is survived by two daughters Sunny Angel Palmer of St. JohnsArizona; and Brittany Ann Ragsdale of PelahatchieMississippi.  He is also survived by one sister, Sandra Kay Ray of Marietta,Georgia; and four brothers:  Timothy Howe Palmer and wife, Tina Jane; Paul Davis Palmer; Ronald Javis Palmer and wife, Phyllis, all of LouisvilleMississippi; and Anthony Gilbert Palmer and wife, Lori, ofColumbusMississippi.  Robert has five grandchildren:  Garrett Scott Palmer of St. Johns, Arizona;Baley Claire Irby; Devin Jordan Ragsdale; Kylie Ann Ragsdale; and Adrian Noah Lee Ragsdale all of Pelahatchie, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Noah Palmer, Sr., and Dorothy Willie Palmer. 

His daughter, Sunny Angel Palmer, stayed and cared for him day and night through his last days. She gave her full heart and soul to his beginning journey into Heaven.  His daughter, Brittany Ragsdale, and good friend, Barbara Harris, took care of him throughout his painful cancer treatments from August, 2011, until April, 2012.  We will see you in heaven, daddy.  We all love you. 

Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus AvenueLouisvilleMS is in charge of local arrangements.  You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Brenda S. Nunn

FUNERAL SERVICES: Brenda S. Nunn--Visitation: Wednesday June 27, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. & Thursday June 28, 2012-1 hour prior to the service at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Service: Thursday June 28, 2012 @ 11AM @ Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Peggy Federick Smith

Peggy Federick Smith (November 24, 1950 - June 25, 2012) Funeral services for Peggy Federick Smith of Louisville and Carthage will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 28 from Porter Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Haggard officiating. Interment will be in the Renfroe Baptist Church Cemetery in Leake County. Visitation is Wednesday, June 27, from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Peggy, 61, died June 25 at St Dominic Hospital with her family at her side. She was a homemaker and a full-time wife, mother and grandmother. Peggy was the widow of Kenneth Federick of Leake County and was the wife of William Joe Smith of Louisville. Other than Joe, she leaves to mourn her two daughters Penny Federick Watkins, and her husband, Steven, and their children, Casey and Connor; and Donna Federick Martin, and her husband, Rocky, and their children, Cheslyn, Seth and Kensley; three step-sons, Tim, Marty, and Sam Smith and two step-grandchildren, Tyler and Carmen Smith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Inez Bozeman; and her grandfather, Sim Alford. Memorials may be made to the Renfroe Cemetery Fund, c/o Don Hassell, 1627 County Line Road, Carthage, MS, 39051.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Paul Dee Guthrie


Mr. Paul D. Guthrie passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Fort Walton BeachFlorida, at 87 years of age after a hard fought battle with cancer.  He was born on September 10, 1924, to Jim and Minnie Guthrie.  He was a member of Noxapater United Methodist Church.  He began his career with the military during World War II and retired in 1972.  Afterwards, he worked with Department of Defense Contractors in Saudi Arabia and Iran.

He is survived by his wife, Odine; grandson, John and wife, Courtney; great-granddaughters, Ella and Anna; and brothers, James Guthrie and Harvey Guthrie and wife, Shirley; brother-in-law, Jim Curto, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Randal “Randy” Guthrie; his parents; his brother, Roger Rhubel Guthrie; sisters-in-law, Irene Russell Curto and Etta Lee Guthrie; his grandmother, Gertrude Wright and special aunt, Gertie Peden.

A time of visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in LouisvilleMississippi, with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Reed and Rev. Chris Vowell officiating.  Interment will be in the Mt.Carmel Cemetery in NoxapaterMississippi.  Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be John Wright, Ed Clyborn, Charles Reed, Charles Mason and Jack Mason. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Walter "Big Brent" Eaves


Mr. Walter “Big Brent” Eaves, 33, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Winston County, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 27th, at Old Mars Hill Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Old Mars Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Porter Funeral Home.
Mr. Eaves was born October 29, 1978, in Louisville, MS. He was an employee of Gookin Quick Lube, and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Zackary Eaves and Brock Eaves, both of Philadelphia, MS; his parents, Walter and Betty Manning Eaves of Philadelphia, MS; and two brothers, Wendell Eaves and Phillip Eaves, both of Gautier, MS.
Pallbearers will be Richard Watkins, Brent Woods, Michael Woods, Hubo Boatner, Casey Boatner, Donnie Boatner, Dammon Sciple, and Danny Sciple.
Memorials may be made to the Old Mars Hill Cemetery Fund.
To sign the guest book, go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Bruce Allen Baxter

Bruce Allen Baxter--Visitation: Sunday June 24, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Monday June 25, 2012 @ 11AM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Concord Cemetery.

Kaydence R. McCool

Kaydence Rain McCool--Visitation: Monday June 25, 2012, 11AM until Service Time @ Ackerman Church of God. Service: Monday June 25, 2012 @ 2PM @ Ackerman Church of God. Interment:Harmony Cemetery.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Larry G. Hemphill

Mr. Larry Gale Hemphill, 59, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in ColumbusMississippi.  Visitation will be  Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in LouisvilleMississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating.  Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Mr. Hemphill was born on September 13, 1952.  He was a retired Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church, and a Mason.

Mr. Hemphill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beverly Jo Bennett Hemphill of Louisville,Mississippi.  He is also survived by three daughters,  Deidere Lea McDill of McComb, Mississippi; Jennifer Rebekah Kirk and husband, Jeremy, of Prattville, Alabama; and Kimberly Gail McDill and husband, Trey, of Louisville, Mississippi; and one son, Kevin Hemphill.  Larry has nine grandchildren: Caleb Hunt, Drew McDill, Austin Catt, Erin Kirk, Tristen McDill, Zachary McDill, Kelsey Kirk, Graison McDill, and Hayden McDill.  Mr. Hemphill was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eva Dell Sullivan Hemphill; his brother, Jerry Hemphill; and four sisters.

Pallbearers will be Terry Kelley, Ralph Clark, Charles Kupis, Romack Smith, John Coleman, Mike Patrick, and Joe Luke.  Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Troop A 98th CAV ofLouisville.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 800WashingtonDC 20004 or to St. Jude Children’s ResearchHospital, Tribute Program,     P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, MemphisTN 38148-0142.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus AvenueLouisvilleMS is handling the arrangements.  You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sheran Denecee Haynes

Sheran Denecee Haynes, 52, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 1 p.m., from The Center Hill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church on Saturday one hour before service time.

Sam G. Ables

 Mr. Sam G. Ables Visitation: Saturday June 23, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Sunday June 24, 2012 @ 2PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman,MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Robert Noah Palmer, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Noah Palmer, Jr., will be 2 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Edna Dacus


Mrs. Edna Dacus, 78, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Anderson Hospital in Meridian,Mississippi.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 10 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in LouisvilleMississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. onThursday, June 21, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in MaconMississippi

Mrs. Dacus was born on February 27, 1934.  She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church and she was a retired caregiver.

Mrs. Dacus is survived by three sisters:  Faye Edwards of MeridianMississippi; Ruth Erhardt of SacramentoCalifornia; and Agnes Sciple of SelmaTennessee.  She is also survived by her grandson, Rickey Peters, Jr.; as well as two granddaughters, Lana Rolands and Keisha Purcell.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Jessie Mae Coker Warren; her son, Rickey Peters; and her daughter, Beverly Peters.

Memorials may be given to Nowell-Massey Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus AvenueLouisvilleMS is in charge of local arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Pearlie Mae McDonald

Pearlie Mae McDonald, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 11 a.m., from Still Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will take place at the New Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from the Beck Funeral Home, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The body will be placed in the church on Thursday one hour before service time.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Stephen M. Buell

Stephen M. Buell--Visitation: NONE. Service: Monday June 18, 2012 @ 10AM @ Graveside-South Union Cemetery. Interment: South Union Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Leven Lee Smith

Leven Lee Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Graveside services, will be on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 11 a.m., from the New Hope Cemetery, Dekalb, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, June 17, 2012, from 1 until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. 
He leaves to cherish in memory, two sisters, Bessie(Jimmie) Wells of Louisville, MS., and Evergreen(Leon) McDonald of Noxapater, MS., two brothers, Earvin(Susie B.) Shoumaker of Noxapater, MS., and Jimmie(Erma) Cole of Louisville, MS., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Herbert Alexander Blanton

FUNERAL SERVICES: Herbert Alexander Blanton--Visitation: Saturday June 16, 2012, 6PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Sunday June 17, 2012 @ 2PM @ Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman,MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @www.colemanfuneral.com

Jimmie D. Shoumaker

Jimmie D. Shoumaker, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at his home in Noxapater, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 2 p.m., from Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church on saturday one hour before service time.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Willie Mae Shoumaker, six children, Brenda(Robert), Arthur(Michelle), Marilyn(Kevin) all of Chicago, IL., and Jackie(Theresa), Robert Charles(Samara), Sedrick(Nancy) all of Noxapater, MS., one brother, Jasper Wayne of Chicago, IL., a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Myron Holmes McBrayer


Mr. Myron Holmes McBrayer, 79, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. 

Mr. McBrayer was born December 24, 1932, in Winston County, MS. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School, and attended East Central Community College. He was a retired machinist with Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, and was an Army veteran of Korea. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy McBrayer; and his parents, Etoile and Thomas McBrayer. 

He is survived by his daughter, Myra Ann Lewis of Ridgeland, MS; a grandson, Adam Lewis of Ridgeland; and three sisters-in-law, Lucille Kirkpatrick of Noxapater, Ann Fulton of Brandon, MS, and Edna Kirkpatrick of New Orleans, LA. 

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS, 39346; or Good Hope Baptist Church, 12956 Hwy 490, Louisville, MS, 39339. 

To sign the guest register, go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Billy Clark Watson

Mr. Billy Clark Watson, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his residence in Louisville,Mississippi.  Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in LouisvilleMississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Davis, Jr. officiating.  Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Watson was born on September 26, 1940.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 30 years; currently, he was serving as chairman.  After 48 years of loyal service, he retired from Taylor Machine Works.  Mr. Watson also retired after serving 38 years in the National Guard; he was a Mason, and a Shriner.

Mr. Watson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Watson of LouisvilleMississippi.  He is also survived by two daughters, Leigh Anne Henry and husband, Tim, of BrandonMississippi; and Christy Wright and husband, Jason, of BaileyMississippi.  Mr. Watson has one granddaughter, McKensi Grace Wright.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Clark and Alma Barfield Watson; two sisters, Mary Ellen Johnson and Anna Jo Wilkes; and his brother, Oliver Glenn Watson.

Pallbearers will be Marty Ming, Stan Johnson, Charlie Wilkes, Joey Lowrey, Danny Hatcher, and John Winstead.  Memorials may be made to the Nanih Waiya Campus of the Baptist Children’s Village, P. O. Box 27ClintonMS 39060 or to Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Jo Ellen Johnson, 4109 Old Robinson RoadLouisvilleMS 39339.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue,LouisvilleMS is handling the arrangements.  You may sign the guestbook atwww.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Anita Pat Smith


Mrs. Anita Pat Smith, 71, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 17th at 3:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Hilton Moore, Rev. Trent Jaudon, and Rev. Matt Moehring officiating. Interment will be in Leake Memorial Cemetery in Leake County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Smith was born August 30th, 1940, in Marietta, OK. She worked in retail sales in Louisville at WalMart, and Bulldog Cleaners, and also worked at the Winston County Library. She was a member of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Dewitt Smith of Louisville; three daughters, Charlotte (J.L.) Hamrick of New Orleans, LA, Vicki (Michael) Chambliss, and Mandy (Ken) Mills, both of Louisville; two sisters, Helen Allison of Roswell, NM, and Linda Stone of Dallas, TX; one brother, Alf Walker of Dallas, TX; and five grandchildren, Justin (Jaimee) Childs, Madison Mills, Jordan Chambliss, Raegan Chambliss, and Collin Mills.
Pallbearers will be Woody Allison, Rodney Allison, Judy Eaves, Rush Callahan, Clayton Smith, and Bo Smith.
To sign the guestbook, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Peggy Bouchillon Stubbs


Mrs. Peggy Bouchillon Stubbs went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2012. Born July 27, 1936, in Winston County, MS, to Sara and Cecil Bouchillon, she is survived by her husband, Bobby E. Stubbs of Louisville; two daughters, Shari Hoopes (Gary) of The Woodlands, TX, and Sara Townsend (Brady) of Maui, Hawaii, and one granddaughter, Charner Ann Hoopes of The Woodlands, TX; a sister, Sara Roberts (Roy) of Louisville, MS; and a brother, Cecil Bouchillon (Dora) of Oxford, MI; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Growing up, her parents lived in Louisville, Memphis,TN, Cleveland, OH, and the Detroit, MI area. She graduated from high school from Hamtramck, MI High School in 1954. Peggy met her husband in May 1959, and they were married in October, 1959, in Louisville, where they lived until Bobby accepted employment with Shell Oil Company in New Orleans. During his employment with Shell, they lived in New Orleans (where their two daughters were born), in Tulsa, OK, and Kingwood, TX. During his employment with Shell, Peggy was a stay home mother and wife. Upon his retirement in April 1997, they returned to Louisville. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed doing things with her family and friends. She was active member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church and was very involved in the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 16, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Gayle Pope and Rev. Jonathan Peeples officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Roberts, Steve Roberts, Don Goodwin, Gene Estes, and Dan Stubbs.
Memorials may be made to Poplar Flat Baptist Church, P. O. Box 684, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Elkin Olen "Doc" Hudspeth


Mr. Elkin Olen “Doc” Hudspeth, 76, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012, at his residence inLouisvilleMississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in LouisvilleMississippi. Visitation will also be from 1 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at Crystal Ridge Baptist Church in LouisvilleMississippi. Funeral services will be held at2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Crystal Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Flake, Rev. Tommy Jones, and Rev. Charles Rook officiating. Interment will be in the Crystal Ridge Baptist ChurchCemetery.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Hudspeth was born on September 1, 1935. He was retired from Southern Natural Gas as an Operator.

Mr. Hudspeth is survived by his wife of 52 years, Minnie Hudspeth of LouisvilleMississippi; and his son, Richard Hudspeth and wife, Jennifer, of MadisonMississippi.  Doc is also survived by four grandchildren: Will, Ethan, Sara, and Bonnie Hudspeth; and one great-grandchild, Anna Lee Street.  Mr. Hudspeth was preceded in death by his parents, Olen “Skeet” and Bessie Black Hudspeth; his daughter, Terri Hudspeth; and his brother, Bobby Hudspeth.

Pallbearers will be Ray McBrayer, David Flake, Will Hudspeth, Mike Robertson, Ronnie Flake, Carl Flake and Michael Sanders.  Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Crystal Ridge Baptist Church and his three brothers-in-law:  Eddie McBrayer, Tom Dooley, and Leroy Fulcher. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011WashingtonDC 20090-6011.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus AvenueLouisville, Ms is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Robert Lee (Bob) Sloan

Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Sloan, 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will also be from 2 p.m.until service time on Sunday at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Clark officiating. Interment will be in the Beth-Eden Church Cemetery in Winston County. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.
Mr. Sloan was born on June 10, 1920, in Noxubee County, Mississippi. He was retired with over forty years of service with BellSouth Telephone Company. He served in the Naval 24th Construction Battalion in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a 32nd degree, Scottish Rites Mason, Past Master of Beth-Eden Masonic Lodge #205, Shriner, Past Patron of Louisville Chapter #60 O.E.S., VFW, and Telephone Pioneers. He was a member of Beth-Eden Lutheran Church, a wonderful neighbour and friend of the community. He was an active member of Island X-24 Sea Bee Veterans of America, having just returned from their annual gathering in April. He was a graduate of Louisville High School.
Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Edwards Sloan; his daughter, Helen Kaye Gilmore, and three sons, Robert "Bob" Sloan and wife, Sandra; Ricky B. (Bray) Sloan; and Jimmy Ray Sloan and wife, Denise. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Stephanie Laura, Chris, Glenn, Anne, James, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Katherine; and four great-grandchildren: James, Jacob, Erin, Robyn. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Myra Edwards and Eloise Sloan and by a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Sloan was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. "Buddy" and Georgia Beatrice Prisock Sloan; five brothers: Marcus, M. K. (Jack), Sam, Charles, and Herman Sloan; also one sister, Burnice Sloan Whatley and one sister-in-law, Rachel Sloan and two brothers-in-law: W.T. Whatley and Charles Edwards.
Pallbearers will be Chris Gilmore, Blake Edwards, Daniel Edwards, Steve Wright, Brett Ziegler, and Sam Presley. Honorary Pallbearers will be the men of Beth-Eden Church and the Masons of Beth-Eden Lodge #205. Memorials may be made to the Beth-Eden Lutheran Church, c/o Sue Reed Treasurer, 2760 Betheden Road; Louisville, MS 39339; or to Beth-Eden Cemetery Fund, c/o Shirley Livingston, Treasurer; 2760 Betheden Road, Louisville, MS 39339, or to Beth-Eden Masonic Lodge #205; c/o Smokey Sneed, Secretary; 1322 Crystal Ridge 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.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Wynell V. Banks

Wynell V. Banks--Visitation: NONE. Service: Thursday June 7, 2012 @ 3PM @ GRAVESIDE-Hopewell Baptist Church. Interment: Hopewell Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Burnadeen Duran

Mrs. Burnadeen Duran, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will also be from 12 p.m. until service time at North Bend Pentecostal Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at North Bend Pentecostal Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi, with Rev. Johnny Peden, Rev. Burlon Commer, and Rev. Jonathan Stringfellow officiating. Interment will be in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Duran was born March 15, 1930. She was a homemaker and a member of North Bend Pentecostal Church of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Duran is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marvin A. Duran; and two daughters, Kay Stringfellow and Evelyn White and husband, Jule, all of Louisville. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jonathan Stringfellow and wife, Donya; Brittany Lishia and husband, Joseph; Lori Young; and Leah Wylie and husband, Jason. Mrs. Duran also has five great-grandchildren: Madalyn Young, Logan Young, BreAna Stringfellow, Haden Wylie, and Jaleigh Wylie. She has two step-grandchildren: Michael White and Bradley White; and two step-great-grandchildren: Christian White and Hailey White.
Mrs. Duran was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Lula Ophelia Pope Burks and son-in-law, Rev. Earl Stringfellow.
Pallbearers will be Hurshel Burks, Lanoia Burks, Willis Burks, Tommy Burks, Ray Perry, Charles Duran, Byron Duran, Gerald Duran, and Steve Duran. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at http://www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com/.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Zona Gressett Shumaker

Mrs. Zona Dare Shumaker, 47, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at George Regional Hospital in Lucedale, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 2 p.m until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Shumaker was born June 11, 1964. She was a homemaker and a member of South Louisville Baptist Church.
Mrs. Shumaker is survived by her husband, Paul Shumaker, of Lucedale, Mississippi; her mother, Faye Easterwood Sanders, also of Lucedale, Mississippi; and her father, Leffy Evan Wilkes of Gautier, Mississippi. She is also survived by her daughter, Meagan Gressett and her son, Stephen Heath Gressett both of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mrs. Shumaker is survived by four sisters: Andrea Wilkes; Melissa Wilkes, Kayman Wilkes, and Annette Wilkes; as well as three brothers: Wayne Moore, Jr.; Leffy Wilkes, and John Wilkes. She has three granddaughters: Brileigh Garner, Alaysia Gressett, and Abella Savior; and one grandson, Joshua Garner. She also has two cousins, Tony and Delinda Hayes and Tonya Frye, and 23 other nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shumaker was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Garner; her grandparents, L. Z. and Bobbie Nell Marsh Easterwood; her aunt, Linda Buchanan; and her cousin, Rene Thrasher.
Pallbearers will be Josh Vroucher, Matthew Lambert, Allen Edwards and Jeffery Edwards. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.