Olyn Ray Cole

Mr. Olyn Ray Cole, 60, of Louisville, passed on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Memorial Service will be Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Ovie Lee Graham

Mr. Ovie Lee Graham, 60, of Louisville, passed at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. Memorial Service will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home.

Mrs. Qantara Melissa Cistrunk

Mrs. Qantara Melissa Cistrunk, 49, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at her home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 31, 2016, at 1 p.m., from Mount Bell M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Cistrunk, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Oliver Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Tommie Lee Steed

Ms. Tommie Lee Steed, 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Doty Springs Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Doty Springs Cemetery.

Larry Taylor Shurden

Larry Taylor Shurden, Jr., 51, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2016, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, from 12 p.m. until service time. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Quenton Coalson Clark

SERVICES: THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 29, 2016
11:00 A.M.
MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL
VISITATION: THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 29, 2016
10:30 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME
INTERMENT:
MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
(LOUISVILLE)
OFFICIATING: REV. MARK CLOYS

Jeff Ray King

Jeff Ray King, 44, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mary Shields

Mrs. Mary Shields, 70, passed on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Cole Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, Woodbury, New York. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 7, 2016, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Pleasant #2 M. B. Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Sloan

Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Sloan will be held Friday, December 23, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, Louisville, MS, with Bro. Adam Sloan and Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 1:00 P.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Whitehall United Methodist Church Cemetery with Porter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sloan, age 83, of the Whitehall community in Louisville, MS passed away Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 at Louisville Healthcare nursing home.

She was a longtime member of Whitehall United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Kaye Hailey (Lamar), Ernie Sloan (Lorie), and Bruce Sloan (Terri); grandchildren, Adam Sloan (Nicole), Jonathan Sloan, and Jaycee Sloan; and one great grandchild, Gabriel Sloan; sisters-in-law, Ruth Pearson, Syble Pearson, and Maude Brown; and a brother-in-law, Fred Sloan; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends at Winston Medical Center and Louisville Healthcare.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sloan; parents, Myrtis and Jackson Pearson; sisters, Maurine Wiley, Dee Wiley, Lucy Allen; brothers, Harvey Pearson, J.T. Pearson, Lem Pearson, Ben Pearson, Thad Pearson, Clovis Pearson and twin brother Johnny Pearson; brother-in-law, Jimmy Sloan; sisters-in-law, Ada Lee Chamblee, and Nannie McQuirter.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.porterfuneralhome.net

Mildred Louise Abraham Ivy

Mildred Louise Abraham Ivy, 89 years old, of Louisville, MS went to her eternal home December 22, 2016. Visitation is from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2016, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home.

Services are at 2:00 p.m. December 23, 2016, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Lundy officiating.

Interment will follow in Yellow Creek Cemetery in Winston County. 

She was born March 3, 1927 in Greenwood, Mississippi and raised by her loving parents Mary McArthur Abraham and Joe F. Abraham.

Although most of her life was lived in Louisville, she attended school at Mashulaville and always spoke fondly of the memories and friends she made during school and while living in the dormitory. As an adult, she worked as a clock inspector at the Spartus Corporation.

Mildred was a sweet and loving mother to four children, a grandmother and a great grandmother. She was a wonderful person who showed love to everyone she met. She was caring and beautiful inside and out.

Even though she experienced numerous adversities in her life she remained strong and determined. Her life was defined by her love and faith in her lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Time may have robbed her of many names and memories, but she never forgot the name of Jesus or the words to her favorite hymns. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are her four children: Mary Jane (Frankie) Boykin of Brooksville, Betty (Willie) Miles of Louisville, Johnny (Carolyn) Ivy of Louisville and Patricia (David) Holton of Louisville; six grandchildren: Greg (Patrice) Boykin, Kristi (Heath) Beard, Jon (Stacey) Miles, Justin (Adria) Miles, Kim (Kevin) Swicegood, Stacy (Bill) Sullivan, and eleven great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Greg Boykin, Bradley Boykin, Alex Boykin, Jon Miles, Justin Miles, Jaycob Sullivan, and Honorary Pallbearers Bill Sullivan and Heath Beard.

Fred Price Reed

Mr. Fred Price Reed, 97, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 23rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Mayo officiating. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Reed was born March 17, 1919, in Louisville, MS.

He was an insurance salesman and funeral director, having served the families of Winston County for over 50 years. Fred was also an Army veteran of WWII, and a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Reynolds Reed; his parents, Cora Bessie Stokes Reed and Edward Joseph Reed; two sisters, Autence Eaves and Lorene Parks; and two brothers, Tommy Reed and Howard Reed.

Dwight Shumaker

Kenneth Dwight Shumaker passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on December 21, 2016, at his home in the Burnside Community of Philadelphia, MS.  Dwight was born in the Hinze Community of Winston County, MS, on August 1, 1946, to parents, Grover Houston and Addie Inez Shumaker.  He was the youngest of six children and was duly spoiled, as is common for most children born into such circumstances.  He loved his brothers and sisters, and is certainly celebrating with those who are already there to welcome him home.

Mrs. Ada Lee Dotson

Mrs. Ada Lee Dotson, 85, passed at her home in Louisvile, MS., on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Funeral Service will be Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at 11 a.m., from Mount Sinai M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Dotson will be placed in the Church on Friday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Andrew Redd, Jr.

Mr. Andrew Redd, Jr., 65, of Louisville, passed at him home on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. Funeral Service will be Saturday, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Center Ridge Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Stephen Fant

Thomas Stephen Fant, 98, died December 16, 2016, at his home in Olive Branch. A native of Louisville, Mississippi, Mr. Fant had been a resident of the Memphis, Tennessee area since 2000. Born October 12, 1918, to Stepp and Allie Files Fant in Choctaw County, Mississippi, Mr. Fant left school at an early age to help provide for the family due to his father’s blindness. He was an automotive mechanic and, according to the Winston County Journal in the late 1930’s, was a “dashing young man about town”.

Charlie Lee "C. L." Black Sr.

Mr. Charlie Lee Black, Sr., known by many as “C. L.”, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 20, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Stokes officiating. Interment will follow in Whitehall United Methodist Cemetery.

George Higginbotham

Mr. George Higginbotham, 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Ferris officiating assisted by Bro. Michael Hemphill. Interment will follow in Mashulaville Cemetery in Macon, Mississippi, with Bro. Chris Gully officiating.

Paul Dennis Catledge

Mr. Paul Dennis Catledge, 51, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at his home in Louisville. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Joseph Franklin Ray

Visitation: 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday December 16, 2016 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS and 10:00 AM until Service Time Saturday December 17, 2016 at Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman, MS. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, December 17, 2016 atSalem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman, MS. Interment: Salem Cemetery near Ackerman, MS

Timmy Riggs

Timmy Riggs, 41, of Falls of Rough, Kentucky, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, December 16, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro.Timothy Flake officiating assisted by Bro. Brian Madison, Gary Riggs, Scotty Riggs, and Bro. Antoine Stokes. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Bro. Ernest Flake officiating.

William L. Miller

Mr. William L. Miller, 83, of Weir, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at his home in Choctaw County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 12 p.m., from Millsprings M. B. Church, Weir, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 Noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Miller, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Frankie James Cistrunk

Mr. Frankie James Cistrunk, 65, passed on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at the Queen City Nursing Home, Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, at 12 p.m., from Mount Bell M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Cistrunk, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Frances Quinn Cole

Mrs. Frances Hamm Quinn, 84, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Hill and Rev. Phil Fancher officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Lee McClurg

SERVICES: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 12:00 NOON MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPEL VISITATION: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 10:00 A.M. UNTIL SERVICE TIME INTERMENT: COY CEMETERY KEMPER COUNTY OFFICIATING: REV. GERALD BRANUM

Pat Woodruff

Mr. Pat Woodruff, 77, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Choctaw Residential Center in Philadelphia, MS. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 5th, at Flower Ridge United Methodist Church, with Rev. Larry Haggard and Rev. Scarlett Shepherd officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the service time at the church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.