Tennie Aycock

Mrs. Tennie Aycock, 95, died Monday, July 30, 2012at her son’s home in McComb, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4th, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 A. M. to 1:00 P.M. Dr. Ed. Waldron will be officiating the service with interment at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Tennie was born on January 14, 1917 in Newton, MS. to William Brag Sheperd and Lottie Walker Sheperd. She was married to Charles Booth Aycock and became a farmer’s wife. In 1941 she and husband, “Charlie B” moved to Louisville. They operated the Rex Soda Shoppe, later owned the Palace Café, Aycock’s Drive Inn and lastly Aycock’s Café on Main Street. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Louisville for many years until moving to McComb where she moved her membership to Centenary Methodist Church. For the last eight years she lived at Aston Court Retirement Center in McComb, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband “Charlie B”, her parents, 10 sisters, one brother and a much loved grandson, Larry Booth Aycock, ll. She is survived by one daughter, Charlyne(John) Demos, of Moraga, California, three sons, Wayne(Elaine) Aycock of Yazoo City, MS, Larry(Deborah)Aycock of McComb, MS, George(Cindy)Aycock of Sterlington, LA and one sister-in-law, Nancy McCool of Louisville, MS. She was loved greatly by her children, 10 grand-children and many great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Aston Court for their loving care of “Miss Tennie” over the past eight years and to Hospice Compassus for their compassion and care to the family members and Mrs. Aycock.

Eileen Nail

Mrs. Mavis “Eileen” Dalbey Nail, 74, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 2nd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mason Joy and Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nail was born June 5th, 1938 in Mora, Minnesota. She was a homemaker, and a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. She was a former employee and long-time volunteer at the Winston County Library, and a member of D.A.R.

She is survived by her mother, Winnie Obert Dalbey of Newport, Oregon; a daughter, Kathy (Larry Wayne) Tollett of Louisville, Mississippi; two sons, Richard (Melissa) Nail of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Jerry (Sandra) Nail of Starkville, Mississippi; two sisters, Marlys Peasley of Blackduck, Minnesota, and Claudia Peasley of Erhard, Minnesota; one brother, William Dalbey of Toledo, Oregon; and 3 grandchildren, Brandi Tollett, Jacob Nail, and Christopher Nail.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. “Jim” Nail, and her father, Glenn Dalbey.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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

Annie Ruth Thames

Annie Ruth Thames, 61, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Regency Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home.

Earnest Howard Sloan

Mr. Earnest Howard Sloan, 91, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P. M. Monday, July 30th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Stacy Parvin and Rev. Mike Dowd officiating, with eulogy by Adam Sloan. Interment will be in Whitehall Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mr. Sloan was born July 16, 1921, in Choctaw County, MS. He was a retired bridge foreman with GM &O Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Whitehall United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada Sullivan and Hobb Sloan; two sisters, Ada Lee Chamblee and Nannie McQuirter; and a brother, Jimmy Sloan.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bee Pearson Sloan of Louisville; a daughter, Kay (Lamar) Hailey of Louisville; two sons, Ernie (Lorie) Sloan of Meridian, MS, and Bruce (Terri) Sloan of Bay Springs, MS; a sister, Maude Brown of Greenville, AL; a brother, Fred Sloan of Louisville; three grandchildren, Adam Sloan, Jonathan Sloan, and Jaycee Sloan; and one great grandchild, Gabriel Sloan.

Memorials may be made to Whitehall United Methodist Church, or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Margaret Palmer Marsicek

Mrs. Margaret Palmer Marsicek, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27, 2012, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at East Louisville Baptist Church with Rev. Mason Joy and Rev. Tommie Jones officiating. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

 Margaret was born in Winston County on January 12, 1921, and married Francis Marsicek in 1943, who was the love of her life. There were married for 59 years before his death. Margaret was a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. She loved to cook for her family, sew, quilt, and garden. She loved and was loved by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved her church and sang in the choir until she was 91.

 Mrs. Marsicek is survived by three daughters: Diann Hudspeth and husband, Doug; Gale Hill and husband, Jerry; all of Louisville, Mississippi; and Pam Dowdy and husband, Mike, of Columbus, Mississippi. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Mark Hudspeth and wife, Tyla, of Lafayette, Louisiana; Jeremy Hill and wife, Michelle, of Brandon, Mississippi; Lea Roberson and husband, Jimmy, of Louisville, Mississippi; Kristi Keveryn and husband, Chad, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Sonya Williamson and husband, Scott, of Columbus, Mississippi; as well as a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis E. Marsicek; her parents, Gilbert and Pearl Goodin Palmer; her grandson, Michael Dowdy, Jr.; three sisters: Roberta Carr, Gladys Stokes, and Myrle Stokes; and her brother, Noah Palmer.

 Pallbearers will be Mark Hudspeth, Jeremy Hill, Chad Keveryn, Clay Williamson, Jimmy Roberson, Scott Williamson, Gunner Hudspeth, and Brantley Williamson.

 Memorials may be made to East Louisville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 706, Louisville, MS 39339. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Jake Vandevender

Mr. Jake Reginald “Reg” VanDevender, 83, died Friday July 27, 2012 at John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital in DeKalb with his beloved wife of 52 years at his side. Memorial services will be held Monday, July 30th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Ray Luke and Rev. Chris Gully officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 Mr. VanDevender was born August 23, 1928 at home in Winston County with Dr. Kirk attending. He was the first of two sons born to Vardaman and Ernestine VanDevender. Mr. VanDevender accepted Christ as his Savior as a young man of 13 during revival services at Lynnville United Methodist Church in Kemper County. After graduating from Lynnville High School, he continued his education at East Mississippi Junior College. He proudly joined the United States Marine Corps and served honorably. Mr. VanDevender was a veteran of World War II. After discharge from the Marine Corps, he continued his service to his country as a member of the National Guard. He served as Postmaster of the Gholson Post Office in Gholson, MS. It was at the Gholson Post Office that he met the love of his life. As their young family grew, Mr. VanDevender transferred to the Louisville Post Office where he served as a rural letter carrier for Route 5 until his retirement. He was one of the organizing founders of the Preston Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. VanDevender was elected Commander of the Veterans of Foreign War, Post 5042 in DeKalb at the chartering meeting in 1994. He loved his country, and he was honored to have served in its military. He was a life-long supporter of the men and women who volunteered themselves in service to the United States. More than his country, he loved his family, and he committed his life to them. Mr. VanDevender lived a life of honor, humility, and integrity. He was an exceptional judge of character and possessed a unique sense of humor. He taught his children to stand up for right, lend a helping hand, and love and take care of family. His was a life well lived.


 Mr. VanDevender was preceded in death by his parents, Vardaman and Ernestine Rosamond VanDevender; and his daughter, Regina Ann V. McBeth. He is survived by his wife, Ann Vernon VanDevender of Preston; sons Thomas (Kim) Vandevender of Marydell, and Barry (Amy) VanDevender of Preston; daughters Lisa Hines and Mary Nell (Paul) Woolery, both of Preston; brother Ed (Charlotte) VanDevender, also of Preston; grandchildren Samantha Melton, Caleb VanDevender, Baker Cooper, Alana McBeth, Jacob VanDevender, Cory Burton, Kate VanDevender, and Anna-Grace Woolery; great grandchildren Daisy Melton, Ridge Cooper, and Clover Melton; and beloved cousins Larry (Sandy) Simmons of DeRidder, LA and Gordon (Kathy) Simmons of Lake Charles, LA.


 Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, www.vfw.org To sign the guestbook, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net

Cindy Jo Snow

Mrs. Cindy Jo Snow, 53, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Creighton White officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi.
Mrs. Snow was born on June 25, 1959.  She was a member of Stallo Methodist Church.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Danny Snow of Louisville, Mississippi. She is also survived by her daughter, Christi Patrick Harvey of Philadelphia, Mississippi; and her two sons, Douglas Shea Gentry of Noxapater, Mississippi; and Brandon Patrick and wife, Kimberly, of Jackson, Mississippi.  Also surviving Mrs. Snow are her parents, Kenneth and Viola McAdory of Noxapater; and her sister, Carol Ann Whitehead of Louisville. Mrs. Snow has two step-daughters, Dana Parker and husband, Steve, of Noxapater and Karen Woods of Philadelphia; a step-son, William Snow, also of Philadelphia; and 13 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margo Patrick.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Snow, John Damon Snow, William Snow, Austin Snow, Freddy Yarbrough, Wayne Snow, and Steve Parker. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK  73123-1718. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at http://www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com./e

Ralph Hathorn

Mr. Ralph L. Hathorn, 92, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 28th, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Benjamin Pittman officiating. Visitation will be Friday at First United Methodist Church from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hathorn was born July 1, 1920 in Louisville, MS. He was a 1938 graduate of Louisville High School, a graduate of East Central Junior College, and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1947, with a B. A. degree in Business Administration. He served 4 ½ years in the U. S. Air Force during World War II, and discharged with the grade of Master Sergeant in 1945. He owned and operated Hathorn’s Grocery on Main Street in Louisville for 30 years, from 1948 till 1978. He was elected to the Board of Aldermen for one year in 1964, and for a four year term in 1965. He was then elected Mayor of Louisville in 1969, and went on to serve five terms as Mayor. He was member and past president of Louisville Businessmen’s Club, Winston County Farm Bureau, Louisville Shrine Club, member and past commander of the American Legion, was past president of the Winston County Miss. State University Alumni Assn. He served on the board of directors of the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District, and was nominated as one of the top ten laureates of Mississippi, for bringing and locating new industry in his city. He served on the executive Committee of the Mississippi Municipal Association for five years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, where he was president of the Ed Livingston Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tenie and Milton H. Hathorn; a brother, J. Hoy Hathorn; and two sisters, Grace Bricker and Helen Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Yarbrough Hathorn of Louisville; a daughter, Sara Claire Green of Madison, MS; two sons, Ronnie (Vicky) Hathorn of Louisville, and William B. (Teresa) Hathorn of Brandon, MS; five grandchildren, Kim Pitts, Brad Hathorn, Kyla Sanford, Lindsey Carr, and Matt Green; and eight great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Brad Hathorn, Barry Pitts, Corey Hancock, Michael Ming, Don Dickerson, Ricky Hartness, Jerry Fulcher, and Chad Fulcher.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339; or Hope Hollow Ministries, Camp for Disabled Children and Adults with Disabilities, P. O. Box 2247, Madison, MS, 39130.

Chester Dempsey

Mr. Chester Dempsey, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence in Brandon, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Frazier, Jr. and Derrick Hall officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Dempsey was born on March 9, 1950. He began his career in transportation at the young age of 18 by driving a cattle truck cross country. Chester's passion for the transportation industry led him to start his own business in the early 1980's; this business grew and in 1983, he incorporated Liberty Transportation. Mr. Dempsey went on to employ over 150 individuals in Winston County. He served on numerous committees involving the economic development of Winston County. He later retired as the CEO and owner of Liberty Transportation, a Shriner and a Mason.

Mr. Dempsey is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mona Goleman Dempsey of Brandon, Mississippi. He is also survived by his daughter, April Herrington and husband, Stevie; and his two sons, Raymond Dempsey, II and Sammy Dempsey, all of Louisville, Mississippi. Also surviving Mr. Dempsey is his mother, Minnie Selma Dempsey; his two sisters, Judy Stovall and Gail Dempsey, as well as his brother, Gerald Ray Dempsey and wife, Vicky, all of Louisville, Mississippi. Chester has six grandchildren: Brodie Aman and husband, Bradley; Sam Dempsey; Luke and Analeigh Dempsey; and Jake and Emmie Herrington. Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Dempsey; his sister, Shirley Dempsey Holmes; and his nephew, Chris Kitchens.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Stovall, Brett Kitchens, Chad Kitchens, Ronnie Vowell, Justin Dempsey, Jarrod Dempsey, Jason Ellingburg, and Michael Huntley. Memorials may be made to the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, The Division of Public Affairs, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at http://www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com/..

Jimmie Lou Henderson

FUNERAL SERVICES: Jimmie Lou Henderson--Visitation: Monday July 23, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Tuesday July 24, 2012 @ 2PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Mt. Nebo Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @

Jolene McQueen

Jolene McQueen, 48, Passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, from an auto accident on Hwy. 25 North Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral service will be on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at 230-, p.m., from Still Valley M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 1 p.m., until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time.

Mi'Kayla Lanae Roberson

Miss Mi'Kayla Lanae Roberson, 2, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, on Hwy. 25 North, Louisville, Misissippi, from an auto accident. Funeral service will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012, from Still Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 1pm. until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time.

Rev. Davie V. Miller

Rev. Davie V. Miller, 93, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 12 noon from the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church on Saturday one hour before service time.

Etoy E. (Dean) Wells

FUNERAL SERVICES: Etoy E. (Dean) Wells--Visitation: Thursday July 19, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home and Friday July 20, 2012, 10AM until Service time @ Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman. Service: Friday July 20, 2012 @ 11AM @ Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman. Interment: Salem Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Joyce Ann Hathorn

Joyce Ann Hathorn, 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 11 a.m., from the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church on Thursday one hour before service time.

Robert E. Weed, Sr.

FUNERAL SERVICES: Robert E. Weed, Sr.--Visitation: Monday July 16, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Tuesday July 17, 2012 @ 11AM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Greenwood Cemetery(West Point, MS)---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @

Arrietta Taylor

Mrs. Mary Arrietta Spears Taylor, 93, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Ray officiating. Interment will be in East County Line Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Taylor was born January 30, 1919, in Leake County, MS. She was a homemaker and a member of East County Line Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Taylor; a son, Jerry “Red” Taylor; a son-in-law, Bill Nelson; 5 sisters, Ima Cummins, Berneal Burchfield, Lucille Norris, Georgia Spears, and an infant sister; and two brothers, Doyle L. Spears and Riley E. Spears.

She is survived by two daughters, Joanne (Lanoy) Adcock of Philadelphia, MS, and Janette Nelson of Brandon, MS; daughter-in-law, Monica Taylor of Louisville; a sister, Iora Lavergne of Sturgis, MS; a foster son, Roger (Phyllis) Gillett of Louisville; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Calvert, Lucas Calvert, Colin Nelson, Drew Breland, Lafayette Spears, and Larry Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers are Joey Nelson, Andy Breland, and David Sims.

Memorials may be made to the East County Line Cemetery Fund.

Edna Earl Fulwiley

Edna Earl Fulwiley, 62, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012, at her home in Noxapater, Mississippi. A short viewing will take place on Sat. at 11 a.m., until 12 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home.

Martha Easom

Mrs. Martha Easom/Flake, 61, of Macon, MS, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 14th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Easom was born February 22, 1951, in Louisville, MS. She was a retired school teacher, and a member of Greenwood Methodist Church in Greenwood, MS.

She is survived by her daughters, Misty Roberts of Chesterfield, MO, and Michelle Bosarge of Mobile, AL; sisters, Alice Gully of Louisville, Sandra Partridge of Philadelphia, MS, and Mary Ann Gregg; a half-sister, Frances Gail “Billie” Taylor of Brooksville; brothers, George Eddie Mullinax and Jimmy Wilder; 10 gradnchildren; and her life mate, Bobby Flake.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Roberts, and a brother, Thomas Parrott.

Memorials may be made to the Winston County Office of Veterans Affairs, 690 Old Robinson Rd, Louisville, MS 39339.

John A. Milde

Mr. John A. Milde, 36, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 13, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Kerry Collins officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. 
Mr. Milde was born July 31, 1975, in Indiana. He was a 1994 graduate of Nanih Waiya High School, and was in the construction business. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ann McQuillen.
He is survived by his sister, Tracy (Michael) Mullins of Eupora, MS; three nephews, Darrian, Dillon, and Devin Reed; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Harry B. Woodruff, Jr.

Mr. Harry B. Woodruff, Jr., 68, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Thursday , July 12, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Haggard and Rev. Scarlett Sheppard officiating. Interment will be in Flower Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Woodruff was born May 31, 1944. He was a member of Flower Ridge United Methodist Church in Louisville. Mr. Woodruff retired after serving 18 years as a recruiter for the United States Army; he was also a retired diary farmer and a volunteer fireman. He was a member of the Noxapater Lodge 536; a Mason and a Shriner; as well as, a member of the Mid-South Fly Wheelers Antique Tractor Club. Mr. Woodruff is survived by his wife, Glenda Woodruff of Louisville. He is also survived by two sons: Steve Woodruff and wife, Susan; and Mike Woodruff all of Louisville. Mr. Woodruff has two sisters: Joyce Bennett of Madison, Mississippi; and Jan Sloan and husband, Tony, of Louisville; one brother, Pat Woodruff and wife, Dot, also of Louisville. He has two grandchildren: Josh Fisher and wife, Chasatie, and Jessie Fisher; as well as, two great-grandchildren: Caylee Fisher and Levi Tanksley. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Eva Elizabeth Woodruff; his brother, Gene Woodruff; and his parents, Harry B. Woodruff, Sr. and Pauline Covington Woodruff. Pallbearers will be Steve Hollingsworth, David Covington, Lynn Cornelius, Don Greenwood, Charles Covington, Mark Covington, and Deacon Jones. Serving as honorary pallbearers will Albert Glass, Marshall Beck, Billy Charles Stokes, and Charles Clark. Memorials may be given to Flower Ridge United Methodist Church, c/o Linda Reed, 1841 Enon Road, Louisville, MS 39339 or to the Gideon's at Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, Louisville, MS 39339 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Donald Lemar Ray

Donald Lemar Ray--Visitation: Thursday July 12, 2012, 1PM until Service Time @ Weir Methodist Church. Service: Thursday July 12, 2012 @ 2PM @ Weir Methodist Church. Interment: (Private Family Graveside at a later date in Weir Cemetery.)---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @www.colemanfuneral.com

Rose Mary Young Pearson

Mrs. Rose Mary Young Pearson, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson,Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, July 9, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville,Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Pearson was born on March 12, 1927. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and she enjoyed a career as a secretary working for various entities in Winston County: First United Methodist Church, King’s Economy, Sheriff Fred Sloan’s office, and finally retiring from Louisville Utilities. Mrs. Pearson is survived by two daughters: Emily Eaves and Dinah Smith (John Thomas Smith) of Louisville, Mississippi. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Crystal Harsh; Rachel Purvis; Kyle Eaves; Rob Eaves; and Whitney Smith. She also has three sisters: Frances Hill, Bobbye Mills, and Nancy Hanna; as well as, two sisters-in-law, Bernice Pearson and Sue Pearson. In addition, Mrs. Pearson has four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Pearson; sisters, Charlotte Webb and Jewel Hembree; her brother, Quintus Young; and her parents, Q. C. and Emily Chambliss Young. Pallbearers will be Ken Mills, Brian Mills, Rush Hembree, Hal Hanna, Kyle Eaves and Rob Eaves. Memorials may be given toFirst United Methodist Church, 300 W. Main Street, Louisville, MS or to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue,Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register atwww.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com

Naomi H. Ming

Mrs. Naomi Hamill Ming, 87, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Care Center of Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 9th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Grady Crowell and Rev. Walter Simmons officiating. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. 
Mrs. Ming was born July 14, 1924, in Louisville, MS. She was a retired repair technician for Spartus Corporation, and was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lucy Hamill; a daughter, Carlene Dickerson; a son, Charles Bevil Ming; and a grandson, Carl Dickerson. 
She is survived by her husband, Carl Ming of Louisville; a daughter, Rebecca Holland of Hernando, FL; a son-in-law, Robert Dickerson of Louisville; daughter-in-law, Crystal Ming of Bay Town, TX; three grandchildren, Charles Russell Ming, Charlsye Hawks, and Crisanna Ming; and two great grandchildren, Celeste Ming and Jake Tillman. 
Memorials may be made to Murphy Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Ray Cockrell, 1637 Boon Road, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Mrs. Sherry Eaves Polatsidis

Mrs. Sherry Eaves Polatsidis, 46, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Oktibbeha CountyHospital in Starkville, Mississippi.  Visitation will be Sunday, July 8, 2012, from 1 p.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Keen officiating. Interment will be in “Old” Bethel Cemetery.  

Mrs. Polatsidis was born October 5, 1965.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and she worked as an inspector for the Department of Transportation.

Mrs. Polatsidis is survived by her husband, John Polatsidis; and her parents, Gilbert and Annette Eaves, all of Macon, Mississippi.  She is also survived by three daughters:  Brandy Fuller and husband, Robby, of Louisville, Mississippi; Katie Ainsworth and husband, Jamie, also of Louisville; and Megan Polatsidis of Ogden, Utah; as well as, one brother, Charles “Bubba” Eaves, of Vincenza, Italy.  She also has three grandchildren:  Ethan Thomas, Jacey Fuller, and Zoe Ainsworth.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Sarah Mozelle Singleton

Sarah Mozelle Singleton--Visitation: Friday July 6, 2012, 10AM until Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Friday July 6, 2012 @ 12PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Weir Cemetery.---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Pearlie Mae Haynes

Pearlie Mae Haynes, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the Univerity Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 7, at 1 p.m., from Still Valley M. B. Church, Louisville, MS., with burial in the Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 6, from 12 noon until 6 p.m.,  at Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church on Sat., one hour before service time.

John Thomas Haggard

John Thomas Haggard, 48, passed away at his home in the Ellison Ridge Community on July 4, 2012 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma multiforme, a malignant brain tumor. John Thomas was born on August 15, 1963 in Macon, Mississippi, to parents Darrell Latimer and Mae Meeks Haggard and to older siblings Patsy and Wayne. John Thomas was a resident of Macon, MS, for the first nine years of his life where he attended First Baptist Church; his family moved to their permanent home in the Ellison Ridge Community in 1972 where he became a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church after a public profession of faith followed by Holy Baptism. John Thomas’ first major health challenge occurred in 1978 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma; following radiation therapy, he achieved remission status and was considered a long-term cancer survivor. John Thomas was a 1982 Louisville High School graduate. He continued his education and graduated from East Central Community College and later attended his beloved Mississippi State University. John Thomas was employed by Outdoor Technologies, Inc. in Macon, Mississippi for many years. He is survived by his mother, Mae Haggard of Louisville, MS; brother, Darrell Wayne Haggard of Louisville, MS; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia Haggard Foley and David Foley of Madison, MS; nephew, Matthew Connor Foley of Madison, MS; dear friends, Carol and Jason White of Louisville, MS; and many friends and extended family members throughout the South. John Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Latimer Haggard. John Thomas was known for his quiet nature, keen powers of observation, and dry wit, as well as for his dependability and loyalty to friends and family. With no children of his own, he immensely enjoyed his role as one of the “bachelor uncles” to his nephew Connor; few things express love, patience, or bravery more than teaching a teen-ager to drive. Like his father, John Thomas loved the outdoors and was closely attuned to the changing nature of the seasons, appreciating the blooms of spring, the smell of fresh-cut hay in summer, and the first silvery frost. Faced with a terminal illness, he confronted death on his own terms- surrounded by family in his own home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 6th, at 9:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Higginbotham officiating. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Alberta Linch

Mrs. Alberto O. “Berta” Linch, 95, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Bowie and Rev. Jonathan Peeples officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Linch was born January 29, 1917, in Walnut Grove, MS. She graduated from Carthage High School, and attended beautician school in Jackson, MS. She worked as a beautician in Louisville; and later as a bookkeeper for Turner Hardware, C. E. King Appliances, and for Inter-City Federal Savings Bank. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Linch; and her parents, Rosa Lee Coleman and Z. T. Oxner.
She is survived by a sister, Norine (Rudolph) Holton of Jackson, MS; a brother, Thomas (Becky) Moore of Caledonia, MS; two sisters-in-law, Jean (Pruitt) Calvert and Margaret Linch; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Calvert, Lucas Calvert, Kenneth Moore, Steve Quinn, Ron Holton, and Coleman Stapp.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, or Poplar Flat Baptist Church..

Lillie Ruth Parkes

Mrs. Lillie Ruth Parkes, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi.  Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012, at Evergreen Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Wilcher officiating.  Interment will be in Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.  
Mrs. Parkes was born December 18, 1925.  She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church.  Mrs. Parkes worked at Spartus Corporation painting clock faces for 18 years; she also enjoyed sitting and ministering to the elderly.
Mrs. Parkes is survived by five daughters:  Beth Smith and husband, Howard, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Patsy Larkin of Augusta, Georgia; Lynn McDonald and husband, Mike, also of Augusta, Georgia; Tina Holdiness and husband, Sam, of Noxapater, Mississippi; and Melanie Hilliard and husband, Sidney, of Louisville, Mississippi.  She is also survived by 10 grandchildren:  Kricket Wrenn and husband, Vincent; Karen Smith; John Hutto and wife, Denise; Skipper Ammons and wife, Jennifer; Phillip Ammons; Jason Holdiness and wife, Christy; Ashley Reynolds and husband, Greg; Laura Files and husband, James; Keith Hilliard and wife, Shawna; and Logan Hilliard; as well as, 11 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Parkes was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Parkes; two grandchildren:  Jerry Hutto and Darryl Hutto; her parents, George and Effie Eubanks Farish; her brother, Charles Farish; and two sisters:  Cerelle Edson and Narvelle Hendrickson.   
Pallbearers will be John Hutto, Skipper Ammons, Phillip Ammons, Jason Holdiness, Keith Hilliard, and Logan Hilliard.  Memorials may be given to Evergreen Baptist Church, c/o Joy Childs, 4068 Highway 14 East, Louisville, MS 39339.  Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Hemphill

Mrs. Katherine Hemphill, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at the Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Visitation will be Monday, July 2, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Rook and Rev. Bobby Joe Butler officiating.  Interment will be in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.   

Mrs. Hemphill was born March 4, 1924.  She was a member of Crystal Ridge Baptist Church where she was an active member of the church until her health failed her.  One of her most pleasurable times was going on tours where she enjoyed visiting with everyone on the tour.  She was energetic and always had a smile on her face.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star and was a food service worker with the Louisville Public School system.

Mrs. Hemphill is survived by her daughter, Sandra Clark, of Louisville, Mississippi.  She is also survived by five grandchildren:  Peggy Ward and husband, Rod; Dianne Cunningham and husband, Carter; Tommy Clark; Angela Rivera; and Jodie Lynn Andrews.  She has 14 great-grandchildren:  Coleman Ford; Rion Blevins and wife, Leslie; Roland Ray and wife, Bonnie; Janie Ward; Mariah Clark; Mallie Jane Rivera; Alexander Ward; Colin Ward; Cassi Ward; Aaron Rivera; Jakob Cunningham; Scotty Cunningham; Jessie Edwards; and Evan Edwards.  Mrs. Hemphill also has six great-great-grandchildren:  Will Ford; Austin Ray; Lily Ford; Tori Blair; Tommy Ray; and Hunter Blevins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Burkes Hemphill; her parents, Noah and Alpha Sullivan Hollis; her brother, Milton Hollis; her son, Jodie Donald Hemphill; her daughter, Melba Hemphill; her granddaughter, Martha Manning; and four infant children.  She was also preceded in death by her grandson, James Randall Hemphill Reed; her great-grandson, Kyle Clark Ray; and her great-great-grandson, Jacob Ray.  

Pallbearers will be Tommy Clark, Rion Blevins, Coleman Ford, Doug Sullivan, Jerry Sullivan, Evan Edwards, and Danny Sullivan.  Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons.  Memorials may be given to Crystal Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Amanda Eaves, 2305 Crystal Ridge Road, Louisville, MS, or to Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenda Thomas, 215 Thomas Road, Louisville, MS.  Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Elsie Lurline Cole Tabor

Mrs. Elsie Lurline Cole Tabor, 91, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Bowie and Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Tabor was born March 19, 1921, in Winston County, MS. She was a graduate of Louisville High School, and along with her husband, was co-owner of several service stations and convenience stores in Louisville. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh N. Tabor; a brother, Bill Cole; and her parents, Mary Avery and Thomas D. Cole.

She is survived by a son, Jimmy (Gail) Tabor of Louisville; two grandchildren, Brad (Heather) Tabor and Kristi Dunaway; five great grandchildren, Kristen Collum, Alexis Tabor, Ashlyn Tabor, Devin Tabor, and Maddox Tabor; and two great great grandchildren, Mikael and Katelyn Collum.