Etta M. Sykes, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2013 in Atlanta, GA.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
James "Dut" Edwards
James "Dut" Edwards, 84, passed away surrounded by his loving wife, Tina, and his family on Monday, December 30, 2013, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Adelyn Love Leggett
FUNERAL SERVICES: Infant Adelyn Love Leggett---Visitation: NONE. Service: Sunday December 29, 2013 @ 2:00 PM @ Fellowship Baptist Church near Mathiston, MS. Interment: Fellowship Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Roy B. Glenn
Roy B. Glenn, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at 1 p.m., from Mount Bell Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Glenn will be reposed in the church on Sunday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Pauline Miller
Pauline Miller, 77, passed away at her home, on Monday, December 23, 2013, in Louisville, Mississippi.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Lessie Palmer Reed
Mrs. Lessie Palmer Reed, 92, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at Brandon Nursing and Rehab in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 24th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Harmony Baptist Church. Interment will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. Reed was born November 7, 1921, in Winston County. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Noxapater Glove Factory. She was preceded in death by husband, Victor Reed; and her parents, Zonie Arrington and Carlos A. Palmer.
She is survived by two daughters, Madelon Gruich of Gulfport, MS, and Avis Prisock of Byram, MS; one sister, Hazel Kemp of Louisville; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, and 1 step great great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Jason Gruich, Chris Gruich, Philip Gruich, Terry Kemp, Danny Kemp, and Corey Jackson.
Memorials may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church, 320 Harmony Baptist Church Rd, Louisville, MS 39339.
Mrs. Reed was born November 7, 1921, in Winston County. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Noxapater Glove Factory. She was preceded in death by husband, Victor Reed; and her parents, Zonie Arrington and Carlos A. Palmer.
She is survived by two daughters, Madelon Gruich of Gulfport, MS, and Avis Prisock of Byram, MS; one sister, Hazel Kemp of Louisville; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild, and 1 step great great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Jason Gruich, Chris Gruich, Philip Gruich, Terry Kemp, Danny Kemp, and Corey Jackson.
Memorials may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church, 320 Harmony Baptist Church Rd, Louisville, MS 39339.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
John C. Collier, Sr.
Funeral Services for John C. Collier, Sr.---Visitation: Monday December 23, 2013, 5PM til 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Service: Tuesday December 24, 2013 @ 2:00 PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Interment: South Union Cemetery near Ackerman, MS---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @www.colemanfuneral.com
Alene Smith
Mrs. Smith was born November 8, 1923, in Neshoba County, MS. She was a homemaker and babysitter, and was a member of First Church of God in Philadelphia, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James Monroe Smith; a son, Billy Smith; her parents, Cordelia and William Jackson Yates; two sisters, Mavis Manning and Naomi Pope; and three brothers, Lewis C. Yates, Ethel Yates, and Billy Yates.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Ann Hare of Raymond, MS, and Donna (Jackie) Holdiness of Preston; two sisters, Lindel Hartness of Noxapater, and Barbara (Frank) Berch of Mesquite, TX; a sister-in-law, Christine Yates of Louisville; a brother, James “Bubba” Yates of Scurry, TX; five grandchildren, Alysia Mullens, Derek Holdiness, Debra Hare, Angie Robinson, and Tammy (Larry) Burton; 12 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Derek Holdiness, Justin Richardson, Sammy John Robinson, Bubba Robinson, Bobby Joe Smith, and Ted Hartness.
Memorials may be made to Campground United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Gennette Ball
Gennette Ball, 62, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 23, 2013, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, MS.
Barbara R. Fulcher
Mrs. Barbara R. Fulcher, wife of the late Max O. Fulcher, 78, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at the Winston Medical Center Hospital in Louisville, Mississippi.
Myra A. "Budney" Henson
FUNERAL SERVICES: Myra A. "Budney" Henson---Visitation: Monday December 23, 2013, 5PM til 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS & Tuesday December 24, 2013, 10:00 AM til Service Time @ New Haven Baptist Church. Service: Tuesday December 24, 2013 @ 11:00 AM @ New Haven Baptist Church near Weir, MS. Interment: New Haven Cemetery.
John "Tuck" Wilkes
John "Tuck" Wilkes, 64, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 20, 2013, at his residence in Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Sunday, December 22, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2013, Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Wise officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tuck was born June 2, 1949, to Birdie Shaw Wilkes and Jackson Dee Wilkes. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and he retired as a District Conservationist with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service. Tuck was a very devoted Mississippi State Bulldog fan and was a charter member of the Noxapater Fire Department, where he served as Assistant Fire Chief for 39 years.
Tuck is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly Coward Wilkes; his daughter, Jodie Duran and husband, Ralph; and two sons, Chet Wilkes and wife, Amy, all of Noxapater; and Justin Wilkes and wife, Holly, of Louisville. He has six grandchildren: Ty Duran, Morgan Duran, Madelyn Wilkes, Nona Wilkes, Jodie Wilkes and Elijah Wilkes. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Serving as pallbearers are John Albert Young, Ray Sims, D. J. Reed, Ricky Bane, Ken Mills and Johnny Snow. Memorials may be given to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty Byrd, 180 Stanley Road, Noxapater, MS 39346 or to the Pilot International Foundation, 102 Preston Court, Macon, GA 31210-5768.
Services 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.
Tuck was born June 2, 1949, to Birdie Shaw Wilkes and Jackson Dee Wilkes. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and he retired as a District Conservationist with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service. Tuck was a very devoted Mississippi State Bulldog fan and was a charter member of the Noxapater Fire Department, where he served as Assistant Fire Chief for 39 years.
Tuck is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly Coward Wilkes; his daughter, Jodie Duran and husband, Ralph; and two sons, Chet Wilkes and wife, Amy, all of Noxapater; and Justin Wilkes and wife, Holly, of Louisville. He has six grandchildren: Ty Duran, Morgan Duran, Madelyn Wilkes, Nona Wilkes, Jodie Wilkes and Elijah Wilkes. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Serving as pallbearers are John Albert Young, Ray Sims, D. J. Reed, Ricky Bane, Ken Mills and Johnny Snow. Memorials may be given to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty Byrd, 180 Stanley Road, Noxapater, MS 39346 or to the Pilot International Foundation, 102 Preston Court, Macon, GA 31210-5768.
Services 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.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Mary Dell Glenn
Mary Dell Glenn went to eternal peace on December 19, 2013 at her residence in Louisville. Services will be Saturday, December 28 at Pleasant Grove UMC, 206 Pleasant Grove Rd in Louisville. Funeral will begin at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until time of service. Interment at Glenn Cemetery in Louisville. Williams and Hampton Funeral Home in charge of services.
Helen Rives Jones
Mrs. Helen Rives Jones, 89, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 22nd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Bowie officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM until service time at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones was born September 14, 1924, in Winston County, MS. She was and her husband, Dorris Jones, owned and operated Jones Men’s Wear in Louisville for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and was an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris Jones, her parents, Willie Mae Dawkins and Edwin Rives; her brother, Brooks Rives; and her sister, Eloise Gully.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Charles Gully; and nieces and nephew, Brook Gully, Beth Gully Wynn, and Janet Gully House.
Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS 39339.
Mrs. Jones was born September 14, 1924, in Winston County, MS. She was and her husband, Dorris Jones, owned and operated Jones Men’s Wear in Louisville for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and was an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris Jones, her parents, Willie Mae Dawkins and Edwin Rives; her brother, Brooks Rives; and her sister, Eloise Gully.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Charles Gully; and nieces and nephew, Brook Gully, Beth Gully Wynn, and Janet Gully House.
Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS 39339.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Jeff Wesley Carter
Jeff Wesley Carter, 81, Passed away, on Monday, December 16, 2013, at Jeff Anderson Hospital, Meridain, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, December 19, 2013, at 1 p.m., from Little Calvary M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Talon Vaughn Childs
Talon Vaughn Childs was born and died on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He is the son of Matt and Anna Childs of Beeville, Texas, and the tenth grandchild of Bro. Mike and Debra Childs, and great grandson of Bobbie Vowell. He was 6 lb. 2 oz. and was 18 inches long – a beautiful little boy that looked a lot like his Papa Mike. While his life of this earth was very brief, he lives on in the hearts of those who love him. A private burial will take place later this week. Please keep this family in your prayers at this difficult time of loss.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Joyce Hampton
Services will be on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Beulah MBC in DeKalb, MS. Funeral service at 1 PM. Visitation will be from 11AM until time of service.
Interment will be in Depot Hill Cemetery in DeKalb, MS. Williams, Herring and Hampton in charge of services.
Interment will be in Depot Hill Cemetery in DeKalb, MS. Williams, Herring and Hampton in charge of services.
Rev. James Young
Funeral services for Rev. James Young will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Trinity Church of God In Christ , 706 Winston St., Louisville at 11 AM. Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of service. Internment: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Louisville. Williams,Herring and Hampton in charge of services.
Marvin Ladell Cole
Mr. Marvin Ladell Cole, 88, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at his home in Louisville. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, December 19th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Dr. Kelly Barnett, Rev. Jerry Lundy, and Rev. Hubert Yates officiating. Interment will be in Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home.
Mr. Cole was born November 4, 1925, in Neshoba County, MS. He was retired from the maintenance department from Georgia Pacific. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winnie and Grady Cole, and his first wife, Gladys Cole.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Hamm Quinn Cole of Louisville; a daughter, Mary Coletti (Kelly) Barnett of Florence, TX; two step-daughters, Vickie (Randy) Hatten of Gulfport, MS, and Betty(Wesley) Landrum of Meridian, MS; a step-son, Billy J. Quinn of Jackson, MS; a sister, Lois Barnes of Louisville; two grandchildren, Katelyn (Paul Michael) Moore, and Kyle Barnett; and one great grandchild, Luke Moore.
Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church.
Mr. Cole was born November 4, 1925, in Neshoba County, MS. He was retired from the maintenance department from Georgia Pacific. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winnie and Grady Cole, and his first wife, Gladys Cole.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Hamm Quinn Cole of Louisville; a daughter, Mary Coletti (Kelly) Barnett of Florence, TX; two step-daughters, Vickie (Randy) Hatten of Gulfport, MS, and Betty(Wesley) Landrum of Meridian, MS; a step-son, Billy J. Quinn of Jackson, MS; a sister, Lois Barnes of Louisville; two grandchildren, Katelyn (Paul Michael) Moore, and Kyle Barnett; and one great grandchild, Luke Moore.
Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Leo I. McCulloch
Leo I. McCulloch---Visitation: Wednesday December 18, 2013, 5PM til 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Service: Thursday December 19, 2013 @ 11:00 AM @ Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS. Interment: TBA @ a later date and time---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com
Cynthia Walters Clark
Mrs. Cynthia Walters Clark, 58, died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at her home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, at 2:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. David Keen and Rev. Scarlett Shepperd officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Clark was born November 16, 1955, in Smith County, MS. She was a 1973 graduate of Louisville High School, and a graduate of Draughon’s Business College. She was the After School coordinator at Madison Ridgeland Academy, and was a member of Flower Ridge United Methodist Church in Louisville. She is survived by her husband, Scotty Clark, two sons, Russ Aaron Clark of Nashville, TN, and Walt Phillip Clark of Brandon, MS; her parents, B. O. “Buck” and Ceadeene Walters of Louisville; two sisters, Lynda (Allen) Reed, and Debbie (Kent) Holdiness, both of Louisville; and a brother, Richard Walters of Louisville.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Clark, Robert Gillis, Scott Reed, Justin Clark, Kevin Holdiness, and Corbin Walters.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Relay for Life.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Clark, Robert Gillis, Scott Reed, Justin Clark, Kevin Holdiness, and Corbin Walters.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Relay for Life.
Bobby D. Kennedy
Mr. Bobby Doyle Kennedy, 69, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Scott Phillips and Rev. Owen Gordon, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Randy Hall Edwards
Visitation: Monday December 16, 2013, 9:30AM til Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Service: Monday December 16, 2013 @ 11:00AM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Bluff Springs Baptist Cemetery
Friday, December 13, 2013
Terry Keith Mitchell
Terry Keith Mitchell---Visitation: Monday December 16, 2013, 5PM til 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Service: Tuesday December 17, 2013 @ 11:00 AM @ Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com
James D. Jackson
FUNERAL SERVICES: James D. Jackson---Visitation: Saturday December 14, 2013, 10AM til Service Time @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Service: Saturday December 14, 2013 @ 11:00 AM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery.
Roy Wilson Langford
Mr. Roy Wilson Langford, 84, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 16th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter Simmons officiating. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Langford was born January 9, 1929, in Clay County, MS. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving over 20 years, and a member of First Christian Church in West Point, MS.
Mr. Langford was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie Lou Howell and John Claude Langford; and his brother, James Langford.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Hill Langford of Louisville, MS; one daughter, Cynthia Waites of Columbus, MS; two sons, Roy (Barbara) Langford, Jr. of Winter Haven, FL, and Curtis R. (Nicole) Langford of Columbus, MS; one sister, Ella Florence Goddard of West Point, MS; one step-daughter, Jimmie Elizabeth Montez of Upland, CA; one step-son, Thomas Stanford of Wichita Falls, TX; 3 grandchildren, Alex Langford, Julia Langford, and Jessica Langford; and 3 great grandchildren, Hailey Marie Langford, Aubree Ann Langford, and Avery Anna King.
To sign the guest register, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Mark Ford
Mark Stephen Ford---Visitation: Saturday December 14, 2013, 5PM til 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS Service: Sunday December 15, 2013 @ 2PM @ Fellowship Baptist Church near Mathiston, MS. Interment: Double Springs Cemetery.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Johnny David Pace
Johnny David Pace, 55, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
David was born June 11, 1958, to Bernice Collins Pace and William Carvel Pace. He was a member of West End Baptist Church and he was self-employed in the construction industry.
David is survived by his daughter, Sheena Pace of Louisville; and by four sons, Joseph Pace also of Louisville; Dennis Whitman of North Port, Alabama; Danny Whitman of Hickory, Mississippi; and Darel Reed of Louisville. He is also survived by his sisters, Cathy Dianne Bush and husband, Kenny, of Starkville; and Linda Edwards and husband, Bobby Joe, of Louisville; and two brothers, William R. Pace of Noxapater; and Ben Pace of Louisville, as well as, a special friend, Judy Bowen, also of Louisville. He has three grandchildren: Jenna and Daulton Whitman, and Johnny Daryn Dupont. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Dillan Whitman; and his parents.
Pallbearers are Cody Pace, Wiley Pace, Jerry Sullivan, Bob Sullivan, Danny Whitman, Dennis Whitman, Darel Reed, and Benny Pace. Services 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.
David was born June 11, 1958, to Bernice Collins Pace and William Carvel Pace. He was a member of West End Baptist Church and he was self-employed in the construction industry.
David is survived by his daughter, Sheena Pace of Louisville; and by four sons, Joseph Pace also of Louisville; Dennis Whitman of North Port, Alabama; Danny Whitman of Hickory, Mississippi; and Darel Reed of Louisville. He is also survived by his sisters, Cathy Dianne Bush and husband, Kenny, of Starkville; and Linda Edwards and husband, Bobby Joe, of Louisville; and two brothers, William R. Pace of Noxapater; and Ben Pace of Louisville, as well as, a special friend, Judy Bowen, also of Louisville. He has three grandchildren: Jenna and Daulton Whitman, and Johnny Daryn Dupont. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Dillan Whitman; and his parents.
Pallbearers are Cody Pace, Wiley Pace, Jerry Sullivan, Bob Sullivan, Danny Whitman, Dennis Whitman, Darel Reed, and Benny Pace. Services 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.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Polly Ann Triplett
Polly Ann Triplett, 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at her home in Baton Rouge, LA. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at 2 p.m., from Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Triplett will be placed in the Church on Saturday one hour before service time, with Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Ken Dotson
Ken Dotson, Jr., 45, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2013, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ken was born September 21, 1968, to Arletta Jordan Dotson and Kenneth H. Dotson, Sr. He was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church and he was a postal worker. Ken was a 1987 graduate of Winston Academy where he excelled in football. He was a very devoted Ole Miss Rebel fan and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Ole Miss. Fishing was also a favorite hobby of his.
Ken is survived by his mother, Arletta Dotson; his sister, Beth Edmonds and husband, Daryl; and his nieces, Rachel Edmonds, Laura Beth Fulton and husband, Kenny Joe; and Megan Wray all of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Wray and his father.
Serving as pallbearers are J. J. Jenkins, Alan Lovett, Leslie Smyth, Dennis Scates, Randy Speck, and Dr. Steven Yarbrough. Memorials be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Services 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.
Ken was born September 21, 1968, to Arletta Jordan Dotson and Kenneth H. Dotson, Sr. He was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church and he was a postal worker. Ken was a 1987 graduate of Winston Academy where he excelled in football. He was a very devoted Ole Miss Rebel fan and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Ole Miss. Fishing was also a favorite hobby of his.
Ken is survived by his mother, Arletta Dotson; his sister, Beth Edmonds and husband, Daryl; and his nieces, Rachel Edmonds, Laura Beth Fulton and husband, Kenny Joe; and Megan Wray all of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Cindy Wray and his father.
Serving as pallbearers are J. J. Jenkins, Alan Lovett, Leslie Smyth, Dennis Scates, Randy Speck, and Dr. Steven Yarbrough. Memorials be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Services 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.
Robert E. "Robbie" Lovern, Jr.
Robbie Lovorn, 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Becky Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Robbie was born November 23, 1955, to Dorothy Smyth Lovorn and Robert E. Lovorn, Sr. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and he was a business owner.
Mr. Lovorn is survived by his mother, Dorothy Dan Lovorn of Louisville; his sister, Emily McIlwain and husband, Ray of Collinsville, Mississippi; and his brother, John Lovorn and wife, Jacqueline, of Flowood, Mississippi. Robbie is also survived by his daughters, Anna Claire Sanford and Melissa Grace Anderson both of Decatur, Mississippi; and he has two grandchildren: William Collier Sanford and Perry Allyn Sanford. He was preceded in death by his father.
Serving as pallbearers are Joey Partridge, Allan Lovorn, Daniel Lovorn, Dalton McIlwain, Randy Vowell, and Buddy Gregory. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Curtis Balius. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to Friends of Nanih Waiya Park.
Services 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.
Robbie was born November 23, 1955, to Dorothy Smyth Lovorn and Robert E. Lovorn, Sr. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and he was a business owner.
Mr. Lovorn is survived by his mother, Dorothy Dan Lovorn of Louisville; his sister, Emily McIlwain and husband, Ray of Collinsville, Mississippi; and his brother, John Lovorn and wife, Jacqueline, of Flowood, Mississippi. Robbie is also survived by his daughters, Anna Claire Sanford and Melissa Grace Anderson both of Decatur, Mississippi; and he has two grandchildren: William Collier Sanford and Perry Allyn Sanford. He was preceded in death by his father.
Serving as pallbearers are Joey Partridge, Allan Lovorn, Daniel Lovorn, Dalton McIlwain, Randy Vowell, and Buddy Gregory. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Curtis Balius. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to Friends of Nanih Waiya Park.
Services 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.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Frankye S. Bright
Frankye Stephenson Bright,100, died December 2, 2013. Born on January 7, 1913, in the ByWy Community of Choctaw County, Mississippi, she was the daughter of John Tom and Ila Velma Daves Stephenson and the granddaughter of Newton McKnight and Musurah Catherine Connaway Stephenson and William Wesley and Mary Susan Cummings Daves, all of Choctaw County. She was the fourth of nine children: Bertie Coy Stephenson, Doyle Reed Stephenson, Exa R. Myrtle Stephenson Busby,Frankye, Addie Irene Stephenson Robinson, John Kilpatrick Stephenson, Grace Marie Stephenson Nabors, William Newt Stephenson, and Anna Fay Stephenson Guest. Frankye was married for 49 years to Myrah Clinton Bright, who died in 1988.
Frankye Bright attended Bennett Academy, Wood Junior College, and State Teachers College (now The University of Southern Mississippi). She was an elementary school teacher at Hebron in Reform, Mississippi, in the 1930s and later in DeKalb County, Georgia. Mrs. Bright lived in Avondale Estates, Georgia, until 2003 when she moved to Sewanee, Tennessee, to live with family.
She was a member of Columbia Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. She served as President of the Presbyterian Women and was given an honorary Life Membership, organized the Women of the Church prayer group, was a member of the ABC Class, taught Sunday School for many years, and was Superintendent of Children's Work for three years.
She was a member of Columbia Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. She served as President of the Presbyterian Women and was given an honorary Life Membership, organized the Women of the Church prayer group, was a member of the ABC Class, taught Sunday School for many years, and was Superintendent of Children's Work for three years.
Frankye Bright is survived by her sister, Anna Fay Stephenson Guest of Madison, Alabama, and her children, Linda Carole Bright Lankewicz (husband Frank) of Sewanee, Tennessee, and Harold Reed Bright (wife Cheryl) of Elora, Tennessee. She is survived by grandchildren David Wayne Lankewicz (wife Jennifer) of Hickory, North Carolina; Gentry Ann Lankewicz Holbert (husband Robert) of Mobile, Alabama; Lt. Commander Dr. Andrew Clinton Bright (wife Heather) of Grand Bay, Alabama; and Beverly Catherine Bright Powell (husband David) of Navarre, Florida. Her great-grandchildren are Parker Ashley Lankewicz of Hickory, North Carolina, and Sewanee, Tennessee; John Helton of Hickory, North Carolina; Ulysses David Holbert and Ursula Ann Holbert of Mobile, Alabama; Isabella Catherine Powell and Evelyn Annemarie Powell of Navarre, Florida; and Rex Andrew Bright of Grand Bay, Alabama.
Funeral services will be at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, Mississippi, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Enon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Columbia Presbyterian Church for the Myrah C. Bright Scholarship Fund or to a church of your choice.
Funeral services will be at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, Mississippi, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Enon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Columbia Presbyterian Church for the Myrah C. Bright Scholarship Fund or to a church of your choice.
Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman in charge of services.
Douglas Burton
Douglas Burton, 58, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Monday, December 9, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Bouchillon and Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Douglas was born May 22, 1955, to Marie Hodges Burton and the late James Alton Burton. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and he had worked at Taylor Machine Works as a foreman for 19 years.
Mr. Burton is survived by his wife, Shelia Burton of McCool, Mississippi; his mother, Marie Burton of Eupora ; his daughter, Stephanie Hemphill and husband, Bumper, of Louisville, Mississippi; and his sons, Michael Burton and Bobby Joe Burton and wife, Kim, all of McCool. Douglas is also survived by five sisters: Julie Burton, Darlene Jones (Dexter), Debra Medders, Linda Dempsey (Randy), and Joyce May; as well as, three brothers, Russell Burton (Diane), Roy Burton, and David Burton. He has five grandchildren: Katelyn Hemphill, Dalton Hemphill, Carrington Burton, Isabella Burton, and Kailyn Burton. He was preceded in death by his father.
Pallbearers are Robby Dempsey, Tony Dempsey, Randy Woolington, Bennie Sanders, William “Son” Vowell, and Todd Turnipseed. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Neal Griffith and Brady Griffith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to a special account at Regions Bank which was established for family expenses.
Services 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.
Douglas was born May 22, 1955, to Marie Hodges Burton and the late James Alton Burton. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and he had worked at Taylor Machine Works as a foreman for 19 years.
Mr. Burton is survived by his wife, Shelia Burton of McCool, Mississippi; his mother, Marie Burton of Eupora ; his daughter, Stephanie Hemphill and husband, Bumper, of Louisville, Mississippi; and his sons, Michael Burton and Bobby Joe Burton and wife, Kim, all of McCool. Douglas is also survived by five sisters: Julie Burton, Darlene Jones (Dexter), Debra Medders, Linda Dempsey (Randy), and Joyce May; as well as, three brothers, Russell Burton (Diane), Roy Burton, and David Burton. He has five grandchildren: Katelyn Hemphill, Dalton Hemphill, Carrington Burton, Isabella Burton, and Kailyn Burton. He was preceded in death by his father.
Pallbearers are Robby Dempsey, Tony Dempsey, Randy Woolington, Bennie Sanders, William “Son” Vowell, and Todd Turnipseed. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Neal Griffith and Brady Griffith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to a special account at Regions Bank which was established for family expenses.
Services 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.
Mildred Elizabeth Watkins Wilson
Mildred Watkins Wilson was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1918 in Saulsbury, Tennessee to the late Dr. Thaddeus Earl Watkins and Nettie Rush Watkins. She was the wife of the late Dr. David T. Wilson, Sr. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Earline Watkins and Esther Watkins and a brother, Thaddeus Earl Watkins, Jr.
Mildred passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, on Friday, December 13, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Louisville with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A longtime resident of Louisville, Mildred was known for her Southern hospitality. Whether you stayed at Mildred’s home for an extended visit or just “dropped in,” she welcomed you with open arms and served wonderful meals. Mildred attended football games at Ole Miss for over 50 years. An excellent cook, she was known to have one of the best tailgates around.
An active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mildred served and worshipped with her faith community. In 1947, she co-signed the bank note for the building of the church. Before Sacred Heart was built, members of the church celebrated mass in Mildred’s home. She was heavily involved in club work and civic activities, most notably the March of Dimes.
Mildred is survived by her son, David Wilson, Jr., of Louisville, and daughter, Carol Wilson Kramer (Fred) of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren: John Kramer (Kim) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Katie Kramer Jaroch (Jay) of Santa Monica, California; and Kevin Kramer of St. Louis, Missouri. Mildred also has one great-grandson, Wilson Alexander Jaroch of Santa Monica; a sister-in law, Louise Watkins of Nashville, Tennessee and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mildred loved her family, parties, and good times. With a personality larger than life, she will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and beautiful smile.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sam Suttle, the nurses and staff of Quality Hospice, and Mildred’s loving caregivers, Charlene Webb, Alice Saddler, Lila Yates, and Sharon Casey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, c/o Barbara Sturbaum, 401 Spring Street, Louisville, MS 39339 or to a charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Mildred passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, on Friday, December 13, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Louisville with Father Augustine Palimattam officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A longtime resident of Louisville, Mildred was known for her Southern hospitality. Whether you stayed at Mildred’s home for an extended visit or just “dropped in,” she welcomed you with open arms and served wonderful meals. Mildred attended football games at Ole Miss for over 50 years. An excellent cook, she was known to have one of the best tailgates around.
An active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mildred served and worshipped with her faith community. In 1947, she co-signed the bank note for the building of the church. Before Sacred Heart was built, members of the church celebrated mass in Mildred’s home. She was heavily involved in club work and civic activities, most notably the March of Dimes.
Mildred is survived by her son, David Wilson, Jr., of Louisville, and daughter, Carol Wilson Kramer (Fred) of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren: John Kramer (Kim) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Katie Kramer Jaroch (Jay) of Santa Monica, California; and Kevin Kramer of St. Louis, Missouri. Mildred also has one great-grandson, Wilson Alexander Jaroch of Santa Monica; a sister-in law, Louise Watkins of Nashville, Tennessee and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mildred loved her family, parties, and good times. With a personality larger than life, she will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and beautiful smile.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Sam Suttle, the nurses and staff of Quality Hospice, and Mildred’s loving caregivers, Charlene Webb, Alice Saddler, Lila Yates, and Sharon Casey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, c/o Barbara Sturbaum, 401 Spring Street, Louisville, MS 39339 or to a charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
David Robinson
Mr.David Robinson, 60, of Noxapater, died Sunday, December 1, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 6 at McClain-Hays Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, December 5, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at funeral home. Interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery with Rev. Scott Boatner officiating.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Robinson of Noxapater; his daughter, Mistie Arthur of Sebastopol; his son, Jason Robinson (Amy) of Noxapater; his step-son, Matt Robinson (Angie) of Noxapater; four grandsons, Hunter Arthur, Jacob Robinson, Joshua Robinson, and Jonah Robinson; two granddaughters, Kayla Robinson and Hannah Arthur; sisters, Michael Loparo (Vince), Linda Frietag (Bob), and Debbie Mraz (Bill), all of Ohio; and brothers, Mark Robinson (Evelyn) of Noxapater, Pat Robinson (Linda) of Tennessee, and Jimmy Robinson (Cynthia) of Batesville.
Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his parents, Noflet and Miki Robinson; and his brothers, Chris Robinson and Rob Robinson.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Herbert Doyle Adkinson, Sr.
Herbert Doyle Adkinson, Sr.---Visitation: None Service: Wednesday December 4, 2013 @ 10:00 AM @ Graveside-Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @www.colemanfuneral.com
John Billy Freshour
Mr. John Billy Freshour, 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 2, 2013, at his residence in Macon, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Mashulaville Baptist Church in Noxubee County, Mississippi, with Rev. Bobby Parish officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9 a.m. until service time at Mashulaville Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Mashulaville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Jimmie Payne Irving
Jimmie Payne Irving, 87, died Saturday, November 30th, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, MS. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 3rd at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman. Services are at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ackerman United Methodist Church with burial in Enon Cemetery in Ackerman. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman is in charge of all arrangements.
Mrs. Irving was a graduate of McAdams High School and Mississippi Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Irving had a long career working as an RN at the Choctaw County Health Department. She was a member of the Ackerman Presbyterian Church; and later, the Ackerman United Methodist Church.
Jimmie is survived by: three daughters, Jan Bruening and husband Gayle of Madison, Cissy Voight and husband Mike of Nashville, TN, and Pam Marriam and husband Robert of Oxford; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one sister, Francis Payne Ward of Durant, one brother, Sam Payne of McAdams, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Prentiss Brooks Irving; her parents, John Francis and Mattie Moore Payne, six sisters and three brothers.
Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Irving to French Camp Academy in French Camp, MS or Palmer Home for Children in Columbus, MS.
Mrs. Irving was a graduate of McAdams High School and Mississippi Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Irving had a long career working as an RN at the Choctaw County Health Department. She was a member of the Ackerman Presbyterian Church; and later, the Ackerman United Methodist Church.
Jimmie is survived by: three daughters, Jan Bruening and husband Gayle of Madison, Cissy Voight and husband Mike of Nashville, TN, and Pam Marriam and husband Robert of Oxford; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one sister, Francis Payne Ward of Durant, one brother, Sam Payne of McAdams, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Prentiss Brooks Irving; her parents, John Francis and Mattie Moore Payne, six sisters and three brothers.
Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Irving to French Camp Academy in French Camp, MS or Palmer Home for Children in Columbus, MS.
Mildred Crow Roberts
Mrs. Mildred Crow Roberts, 95, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Winston County Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 2nd, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, with Rev. Dwayne Kelsey officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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