Kaleb Miller

Graveside Service for Baby Boy Kaleb Miller, will be Sunday, December 31, 2017, at 2 p.m., from Union Chapel M. B. Church Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi. Parents, Ny'Shaunna Hardin and Denerius Marquis Miller, Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

George Lee Buggs

Mr. George Lee Buggs, 67, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Baptist Medical Center, Carthage, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Friday, January, 5, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Spartus Cemetery, Woodland, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

J. R. Dempsey

J R Dempsey, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2017, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dempsey and Sis. Minnie Dempsey officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at Nowell Massey Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Remealdia Lynch

Mrs. Remealdia Lynch 68, formerly of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, December 16. 2017, at her home in Staten Island, New York. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., from Mount Salem M. B. Church, Ackerman, Mississippi. Mrs. Lynch, 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.

Jean Linch Calvert

Mrs. Jean Linch Calvert was born on September 9, 1931 in Louisville, MS to Myrtle Woodruff Linch and Grover Linch. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband , Pruitt Calvert; brothers, Hiram (Berta) Linch, Harry (Margaret) Linch, G.C. Linch, and Garvin (Virgie) Linch; sister, Catherine (Ray) Johnston; and niece, Debra Linch.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 31st, at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Darwin Jordan officiating. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Ann Fulton

Virginia Ann Fulton, 79, of Crossett, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock. She was born on May 5, 1938, to her parents, Aubrey and Mary Pierce. Along with her four siblings, she was raised on the family farm in Lexington, MS until she met and married a shy Methodist preacher by the name of Rev. Paul Fulton in 1958. 

Elizabeth Ann Hemphill Etheridge

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hemphill Etheridge, 85, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, December 29th, at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, with Rev. Danny Cheatham officiating. Interment will be in Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Rufus Hampton

Rev. Rufus Hampton, Sr., 96, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Hampton, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Donald Eugene “Don” Chancellor

Mr. Donald Eugene “Don” Chancellor, 65, passed away Wednesday, December, 27, 2017, at his home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 30th at Wess Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Hubert Yates and Rev. Phil Fancher officiating. Interment will be in Betheden Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Wess Chapel Baptist Church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Claire Richardson

Claire Richardson, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her residence in Richland, Mississippi. A private service will be held with interment in Memorial Park.

Claire was born December 13, 1927, to Ruby Legan Richardson and Albert R. Richardson. She is survived by her son, David Richardson of Richland, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marilyn Richardson Stewart; and brothers, Albert Dewey Richardson and Richard Legan Richardson.

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.

Andrew Moore

Mr. Andrew Moore, 59, passed on Monday, December 18, 2017, at his home in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017, from 12 noon until 4 p.m., and a wake service will be 5 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Debbie Kuhn Littrell

Debbie Kuhn Littrell, 59, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 25, 2017, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, at Nowell Massey Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 29 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until service time with Bro. Wayne Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Middie M. Sandifer

Middie M. Sandifer, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at James T. Champion Nursing Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 3 p.m. Friday, December 29 at Betheden Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Middie was born June 13, 1931, to Damie Lou and Mid Prisock. She is survived by her sister, Lorene Dempsey of McCool, Mississippi; and her nephew, Tommy Bagwell of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

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.

Melba Metts Pearson

Melba Metts Pearson, age 84, passed away surrounded by her loving family December 26, 2017, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27 at Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be held the day of the service from 12:00 until the service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

Bonnie Brown

Services for Bonnie Brown will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at 11 a.m. from McClain-Hays Funeral Home Chapel in Philadelphia, MS with Rev. Josh Meadows and Rev. Dwight Fleming officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery in Neshoba County. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Brown, of Philadelphia, 85, died Friday, December 22, 2017 at Neshoba County General Hospital.

She was a native and longtime resident of Neshoba County residing in the Spring Creek community. She was a retired inspector from U.S. Motors in Philadelphia. Mrs. Brown was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Billy Brown of Philadelphia; daughters, Patsy Johnston of Lake and Polly Roberts of Memphis, TN.; grandchildren, Tina Bullock of Madison, Chris Stevenson of Louisville, Keith Stevenson of Tyler TX and Joshua Callahan of Trumann, AR; great-grandchildren, Alan Bracken, Ryan Bracken, A. J. Bullock, Emma Mae Bullock, Rivers Stevenson, Sadie Stevenson, Sydney Callahan, Peyton Callahan and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Marzelle Nickels Stewart

Doris Marzelle Nickels Stewart, age 92, passed this earthly life December 22, 2017, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 26 at Nowell Massey Funeral Home with Brother Shayne Martin officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 until the service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Springs Cemetery approximately four miles east of Calhoun City, MS.

Tommy White

Tommy D. White, 58, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 21, 2017, his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. until service time with Rev. Kenny White officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tommy was born October 12, 1959, to Coy White, Sr. and Betty Stevenson White. He is survived by his sister, Gloria Jean Edwards; and his sister-in-law, Lavern Collier White, both of Louisville. Also, left to mourn his passing is a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Betty York and Margaret Eaves; and three brothers, Rickey White, Charles White, and Coy White, Jr.

Serving as pallbearers are Matt Boykin, Joe Flores, Elijah White, Gideon White, Jon White, and Noah White.

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.

Lela Mae Frazier-Hampton

Lela Mae Frazier-Hampton, 78, died Dec. 16, 2017, in Louisville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Zion MB Church. Burial will follow in Alexander Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation is from noon-6 p.m. today at West Memorial Funeral Home. 

She is survived by her husband, L.C. Hampton; daughters, Mary Frazier and Carol McBride, both of Sturgis; sisters, Annie Joyce Frazier of Starkville, Yvonne Pippen Triplett of Louisville and Marilyn Frazier of Corpus Christi, Texas; brothers, Isom Lee Frazier Jr., John Frazier, Howard Frazier and Joel Frazier, all of Louisville, and Zendell Frazier of Starkville; and two grandchildren.

Christopher Leon Rosamond

Memorial services for Mr. Christopher Leon Rosamond will be held at 2 PM Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Dry Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Herrington and Rev. Doug Herring officiating. Interment in Goodin Cemetery at Preston, MS. 

Mr. Rosamond, 32, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He lived in Preston most of his life. He worked on C.B. radios. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. 

Mr. Rosamond was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Leon Rosamond.
Survivors are his mother, Donna Rosamond of Preston, MS; sister, Mandy Rosamond Brown of Vicksburg, MS; brother, Bryan Rosamond (Beth) of GA; Host of uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives and friends.

John E. Stephens Funeral Home in Philadelphia is in charge of arrangements.

Lula Mae Eiland

Mrs. Lula Mae Eiland, 78, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Monday, December 18, 2017, at the Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 23, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Antioch M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 Noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Eiland, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Kathy Jane Robinson

Memorial services for Ms. Kathy Jane Robinson will be held at 1 PM Friday, December 22, 2017 at John E. Stephens Chapel. Ms. Robinson, 62, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her residence in Stallo Community. She worked at Pearl River Resort. Her hobbies include sewing, cooking and fishing. She was Methodist. Ms. Robinson was preceded in death by her parents, James Ira Thompson and Mary Louis Watts Thompson. Survivors: Step-daughters, Penny Warren (Kevin) of Philadelphia and Jennifer Gibat (Paul) of AR; Son, Jamie Hutchinson (Angela) of Noxapater; Brothers, Kenneth Thompson (Phyllis) of Louisville and Roy Thompson of Noxapater; (1) Granddaughter, Mackenzie Hutchinson; (3) Step-Granddaughters; (2) Step-Grandsons; Several nieces and nephews; Special Friend, Ann Snow.

Holly Marye Pitt

Ms. Holly Marye Pitt, 49, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at First Apostolic Church in Louisville with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. until service time with Rev. Glynn Barker officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Holly was born April 4, 1968, to Walter William Pitt, Jr. and Calista W. Nesbit Pitt. She was a member of First Apostolic Church. Holly worked at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Mississippi, as a Slot Attendant. She enjoyed shopping and loved her cats. She was an avid fan of Mississippi State Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide sports.

Holly is survived by her daughter, Calista M. Pitt, of Louisville. She also leaves behind her mother, Calista W. Pitt; her father, Walter William Pitt, Jr.; her sister, Chelly Phillips and husband, James; two brothers, William N. Pitt, Sr., and Christopher Pitt, all of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Floyd and Emma Katherine Nesbit; and her paternal grandparents, Walter W. and Emma Iona Pitt Sr.

Serving as pallbearers are Steven Chambre, Allen Foster, Jordan Hailey, Brad Hodge, Colby Pitt and Brady Smith. Memorial contributions in honor of Holly may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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.

Isaac J. Smith

Mr. Issac Joshua Smith, 86, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 17th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wesley Lashun Hunt

Mr. Wesley Lashun Hunt, 48, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, December 10, 2017, in Choctaw County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Zion Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Sylvia Denise Fair

Miss Sylvia Denise Fair, 56, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at her home in Ackerman, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Mount Salem M. B. Church, Ackerman, Mississippi. There will be no public viewing. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Hunter Copas

The exciting months of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby boy, Hunter Copas, on December 11, 2017. A private graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater with Byron Foster officiating.

He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him: Parents Shelby and Alisha Copas of Louisville; maternal grandparents Edward and Selena Kirk of Collinsville, Mississippi; and paternal grandparents Leonard and Judy Copas also of Louisville; as well as, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Serving as pallbearers are Cody Copas and Edward Saucier.

Services have been entrusted to 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.

Joan M. Smith

Joan McIntire Smith, 87, was born in Chester, Mississippi on January 29, 1930, and departed for her heavenly home from Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo on December 10, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Casey Marion Smith, Sr. for 64 years. A Celebration of Life memorial service for Joan will be 12 Noon Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman with Rev. Jerry Lawson and Rev. Buddy Smith officiating. Visitation will be the morning of Wednesday, December 13 from 10:00 AM until 12 Noon at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman is in charge of arrangements.

William Dean “Little Dean” Huntley Jr

Mr. William Dean “Little Dean” Huntley Jr, 48, died suddenly at his home on Monday, December 11, 2017. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Haggard officiating. Interment will be in Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sara Bouchillon Roberts

Mrs. Sara Bouchillon Roberts, 85, passed away at the Winston County Medical Center on Friday,

November 8, 2017. She was born on October 11, 1932, to parents Cecil Clifton Bouchillon and Sara Estes Bouchillon in Louisville. She graduated from Louisville High School. After graduation, she moved to Detroit Michigan, with her parents, who had moved there to find work. But, within about a year, she moved back south and married Roy Lamar Roberts, who at the time of her death, was her husband of almost 66 years. Their life together began at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, with many moves over the next several years to Army bases around the south. In January 1953, their service for the military ended and they moved back to Louisville, to make it their permanent home. Sara began her work career at Citizens Bank in the bookkeeping department, but later in life moved to work at the Winston Medical Center, working until her two sons finished college.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother, Cecil Bouchillon (Dora) and sister, Peggy Stubbs (Bobby).

She is survived by her husband, Roy, sons Ronny Roberts (Sissie), and Steve Roberts, four grandchildren, Jess Clifton Roberts (Misty), Kate Roberts Magley (Greg), Wyatt Steven Roberts (Jordan), Payson Jones Roberts, and four great-grandchildren, Jackson David Roberts, Grant Matthew Roberts, Mae Patridge Magley and Lela Todd Magley. Sara was a dedicated loving wife, mother grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

Visitation will be at Porter Funeral home in Louisville, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with services to follow at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Jonathan Peeples officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Poplar Flat Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Jess Roberts, Payson Roberts, Greg Magley, Bobby Stubbs, Adam Byrd, and Kent Gravitt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Poplar Flat Cemetery Fund.

Johnny Lee Spiva, Jr.

Mr. Johnny Lee Spiva, Jr., 69, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at Jeff Anderson Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at 2 p.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 M. B. Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Spiva, 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.

Sylvia Ann Murphy Pratt

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Murphy Pratt, 53, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Friday, December 1, 2017, at the Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 2 p.m., from Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Pratt, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mary F. Shurden

Visitation: 12PM til Service Time Wednesday December 6, 2017 @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS Interment: Blythe Creek Baptist Cemetery near Mathiston, MS.

Freddie C. Arterberry

Mr. Freddie C Arterberry, 70, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at his home. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Arterberry, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn Hudson

Mrs. Evelyn Hudson, 67, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Hudson, will be placed in the Church on Wednesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Frances Hutton Sullivan

Mrs. Frances Hutton Sullivan, 86, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Winston County Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 2, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Dorothy Gutierrez

Mrs. Dorothy H. Gutierrez, 92, entered into rest on Friday, December 1, 2017, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at Nowell Massey Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 5th from 5 pm - 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 6th at Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Michael Wells presiding. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on January 12, 1925, the eldest of 8 children to Robert and Annie Beth Hisaw. She married Joe Valdez Gutierrez on July 22, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas. There she had a career as a bookkeeper, and raised their son, Brent Joseph Gutierrez. Later, she returned to her childhood home of Louisville, where she was active in her church, Ellison Ridge Baptist, and was a well-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe V. Gutierrez, her son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Annette Gutierrez, her grandchildren Ashley Gutierrez Siler (Dustin) and Justin Gutierrez (Sarah), and her great-grandson, Henry Joseph Gutierrez. She is also survived by three sisters, Joy Hisaw Ming, Bertie Jo Hisaw, and Gayle Hisaw Persons, and sisters-in-law Carolyn Hisaw and Susan Hisaw Moore. A whole host of beloved nieces and nephews mourn their loss.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Edwin and Annie Beth Fuller Hisaw, and by her siblings and siblings-in-law Robert Berlin Hisaw, Virginia Hisaw, Embree Hisaw, Willie Pearl Hisaw, Van Dorn Ming, Fannie Hisaw, Marion Hisaw, and Benny Persons.

Pallbearers will be Larry Cockrell, Jared Cockrell, Robert Hisaw, Ray Deen Hisaw, Delbert Ming, Dwayne Ming, Brad Winstead, and Brant Winstead. Memorials may be made to Ellison Ridge Baptist Church, c/o Kathy Carr, 13 Ellison Ridge Church Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

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.

Cleta Sharp Ortloff

Cleta Sharp Ortloff came into this world on January 12, 1918, and passed away at 99 years of age on November 25th, 2017. She was one of eleven brothers and sisters who were the children of Cleveland and Zora Sharp, two of whom were infants who went to Heaven before the age of two years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Zora Sharp, her husband John E. Ortloff, her sisters Lucille, Mozelle, Maurine and Gwen along with brothers Byron, J. T. and Jones. She was also preceded by an infant daughter, Elizabeth Gayle. She is survived by her sister, Geraline Auerbach of Denver, CO, as well as two children, Donald John Ortloff of Point Blank, TX, and Joan Rochelle Ortloff Steinhoff of Dallas, TX. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Eric Steinhoff, Erin Faflik, and Carrie Blankenship, as well as three precious great-grandchildren, Levi, Connor, and two-week-old Blake.

Malinda Ann Johnson-Wells

Mrs. Malinda Ann Johnson-Wells, 59, formerly of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday November 24, 2017, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Grenada, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Wells, will be reposed in the church on Saturday, one half hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

James Glenn Wilder

Mr. James Glenn Wilder, 68, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Flower Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scarlet Shepperd officiating.

James was born November 9, 1949, to Irby and Nancy Wright Wilder. His love of journalism I in high school, led him to answer the call to serve our country in the United States Army on December 11, 1970.

James is survived by his son, Eddie Mullinex and wife, Hellen, of Columbus, Mississippi; and his three sisters, Alice Eubanks Gully and husband, Mark, of Louisville; Billie Taylor, of Crawford, Mississippi; and Mary Ann Gregg. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters: Sandra Partridge and Martha Easom.

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.

Therrell Bright Hunt

Visitation: 5PM til 8PM Tuesday November 28, 2017 @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS and 9:30AM til Service Time Wednesday November 29, 2017 @ Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Ackerman Church of Christ in Ackerman, MS Interment: Mt. Nebo Cemetery near Ackerman, MS.

Shirley Ruth Harris

Miss Shirley Ruth Harris, 56, of Louisville passed on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, November 27, 2017, from 12 noon until 4p.m., and a wake service will be 5until 7 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Lethal Andrew Jackson

Mr. Lethal Andrew Jackson, 86, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2107, at the Beehive Home in Forest, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 26th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Ronnie Luke and Rev. Barry Bouchillon officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Diane McCullouch Wallace Hodges

Mrs. Diane McCullouch Wallace Hodges was called to her eternal home on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 25th, at Porter Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville. Visitation will be in the Chapel beginning at 12 Noon. A graveside service will follow at Bethsalem Presbyterian Church Cemetery near High Point, MS.

Sam Woodrow Jenkins

Mr. Sam Woodrow Jenkins, 72, of of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at his Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Ackerman Community Center, Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Jenkins, will be placed in the Center on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Enon Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Linda Hathorn Finn

Mrs. Linda Hathorn Finn, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at her home in Louisville. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 24th, at 11:00 A.M. at Flower Ridge Methodist Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Linda was born March 11, 1947, in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Rosedale High School, and was a member of Flower Ridge United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warlene and Shelby Hathorn.

Linda is survived by two daughters, Kristin (Marshall) Swindle of Louisville, and Katherine (Trent) Harrell of Noxapater; a sister, Karen (Stanley) Dillon of New Albany, MS; a brother, Hugh (Kay) Hathorn of Louisville; and five grandchildren, Rylan Swindle, Caroline Swindle, Aubrianna Harrell, Kenzie Harrell, and Bella Harrell.

Memorials may be made to Flower Ridge United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice.

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

Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen, 46, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 25, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9 a.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Whitehall United Methodist Church Cemetery.

James Rives Pugh

James Rives Pugh, 73, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Winston Medical Center on Monday, November 20, 2017. Visitation will be Friday, November 24, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. all at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, MS. Interment will be at Crystal Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, MS immediately following the services.

Jean Shackelford Hendrix

Mrs. Jean Davis Shackelford Hendrix was born on June 26, 1926, in Laurel, Mississippi, and passed away on November 19, 2017, at 91 years of age. A visitation and celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, November, 26th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Porter Funeral Home. Private graveside services will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Johnston Hendrix, Jr., her father, Jefferson Davis Shackelford; her mother, Bessie Clay Overstreeet Shackelford; and her sisters, Martha Elizabeth (Bob) Shackelford Goodrich and Virginia (Babysister) Shackelford Miller Fair.

She is survived by her five children, Dr. Cheralyn Powers, Lisa (Dan) Milloy, Bubba (Vicki) Hendrix, Shawn (Tim) Butts, and Scott (Nora Gay) Hendrix. Also surviving are her precious eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She is also missed by her former students in Speech and English classes at Louisville High School, where she taught for many years.

Mama Jean had many adventures as a proud US Army wife, living in Alaska, Taiwan, Germany, France, Missouri, Georgia, and North Carolina. After graduating from MSCW, she began her early career in Hattiesburg, MS, in radio advertising and returned to work in teaching, then again in radio advertising at WLSM.

Her love for language was evident throughout her life, “O, they lived long in the alms basket of words.” – Shakespeare.

To those who showed love, compassion, and patience for the past fourteen years while at the Winston County Nursing Home, no words can express our gratitude for all you have done for our Mama Jean.

She would be honored to have you show your love by giving to a children’s charity of your choice.

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

Jean E. Wilson

Mrs. Jean E. Wilson, 77, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the Jeff Anderson Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Len B. Cunningham

Mr. Len B Cunningham, 85, of Weir, Mississippi, passed on Monday, November 13, 2017, in Oktibbeha County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Millspring M. B. Church, Weir, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Cunningham, 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 arrangement.

Narvelle Gregory

Mrs. Narvelle Roberts Gregory, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Louisville Healthcare in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 17th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Lundy and Rev. Eugene Duran officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Gregory was born April 26, 1925 in Noxapater, MS. She had a long and varied career, having worked as a fire spotter for the U.S. Forestry Service, a machine operator for Spartus, and an aide at Louisville Healthcare. Narvelle loved flowers and trees, and working and raking leaves in her yard. Her family said she was “a lover of trees and a hater of leaves”! Narvelle loved to claim that she lived at Claytown, MS. She was of the Assembly of God faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Gregory, Jr.; one son, Gerald Gregory; and her parents, Vida Stokes Roberts and Ernest Roberts.

She is survived by her daughter, Jimmy (Tony) Thompson of Louisville; one son, Doug (Sandy) Gregory of Hernando, MS; 5 grandchildren, Jana Powers, Jessie Gregory, Johnnie Gregory, Michael Gregory, and Ragan Coggins; and 5 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 556, Louisville, MS 39339, or The Salvation Army.

Charlie Suttle Duncan

Mr. Charlie Suttle Duncan, 70, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Antoine Stokes officiating.

Charlie was born September 27, 1947, to James Lester and Margaret Hellen Suttle Duncan. He answered the call to serve our country in the United States Navy in May 1967.

Charlie is survived by his sister, Aileen Duncan; and his brother, Dennis Duncan and wife, Alisa, both of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his two sisters: Ann Finch and Elaine Quinton.

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.

Marvin G. McGinnis

Visitation: NONE. Graveside Funeral Service: 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at McClelland Cemetery near Sturgis, MS Interment: McClelland Cemetery near Sturgis, MS. Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS in charge of service.

Charles Edward Chaney

Mr. Charles Edward Chaney, 91, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Bee Hive Home in Starkville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 16th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:30 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Green

Mr. Thomas Green, 96, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Funeral Service will be Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Center Ridge Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Giselle Schwall

Mrs. Giselle Lisbeth Schwall, 76, died Friday, November 10, 2017, at her home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 14th, at Vernon Methodist Cemetery, with Rev. Jeff Walton officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Methodist Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Schwall was born May 15, 1941, in Honduras. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Schwall; and one son, Louis Schwall. She is survived by three daughters, Rose Burch of Tuscaloosa, AL, Ruth Thames of Philadelphia, MS, and Melody Littrell of Louisville, MS; two sons, Raymond Schwall of French Camp, MS, and Chester Schwall of Metairie, LA; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Rosemary McGinnis Jensen

Ms. Rosemary McGinnis Jensen, 60, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at her residence in Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, November 13, 2017, at Friendship Baptist Church in Sturgis, Mississippi from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Friendship Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. until service time with Rev. Dan Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Craig Springs Cemetery in Sturgis.

Sammie Davis Carter

Mr. Sammie Davis Carter, 49, of Weir, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the University Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Weir Chapel M. B. Church, Weir, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Weir Chapel Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Willie Norris Triplett

Mr. Willie Norris Triplett, 60, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the Brandon Nursing Home, Brandon, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant #2 Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.Mr. Triplett, will be placed in the Church one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangement.

Pearline Edmond

Mrs. Pearline Edmond, 65, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed at her home on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 1 p.m., from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Edmond, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Rockey Hill Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Opaline Woods

Mrs. Opaline Woods, 93, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at her home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, November 12, 2017, at 2 p.m., from Saint James Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 6, 2017, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Woods, will be placed in the Church on Sunday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl L. Stacy

Visitation: 5PM til 8PM Sunday November 5, 2017 @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS and 10AM til Service Time Monday November 6, 2017 @ Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday, November 6, 2017 at Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS Interment: Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

Imogene Caney Fair

Mrs. Imogene Caney Fair, 95, died November 4, 2017, at her residence at Danberry at Inverness in Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 12:00 noon at First Presbyterian Church in Louisville, MS, with Dr. Bob Schwanebeck officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Emily Bradford Gregg

Mrs. Emily Bradford Gregg, 78, died Saturday, November 4, 2017, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, November 6th, at Whitehall United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Dowd, Rev. Jonathan Stokes, and Rev. Paul Knight officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Whitehall Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mack Duff "M. D." McMinn

Mr. Mack Duff “M. D.” McMinn, Jr., 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 3, 2017, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Visitation will be Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.  Funeral services will be Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Davis officiating.  Interment will follow in Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, Mississippi.

M. D. was born December 6, 1930, to Mack Duff and Willie McKnight McMinn.  Currently, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville; formerly, he actively participated in church activities and served as a deacon at Wake Forest Baptist Church in Sturgis, Mississippi.  Mr. McMinn was a graduate of Sturgis High School.  After high school, he went to Macon, Mississippi, and worked for three years.  As the pipeliners were passing through Macon, he got a job with the company and moved to Tennessee where he met and married the love of his life.  For the next 10 years, they traveled throughout the United States with the pipeline.  After that, he worked with King and Heath Construction in Mantee, Mississippi, putting in community water systems throughout Mississippi.  In 1971, he moved to Louisville and started his own business, Dixie Wholesale Waterworks, Inc., where he remained active in daily operations until his retirement.  

Mr. McMinn is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan McMinn of Louisville;  his children, Cindy McMinn Smith and husband, Tommy, of Sturgis; Marsha McMinn Gillespie and husband, David; and Jeff McMinn and wife, Kim, all of Louisville.  He is also survived by four siblings:  Marie Hector Morgan; Maxine Winfield; Martha Nell Leslie; and Malcolm McMinn.   One of his greatest joys was being “Granddaddy or PopPop” to his grandchildren:  Summer Clark Hall (Jeff); Ryan Smith (Sara); Blake McMinn (Brittany); Landon McMinn (Amanda); Peyton McMinn and Tyson Tingle; as well as 10 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary Ellen Pritchard and an infant sister; and his granddaughter, Joanie Smith Tingle.   

Serving as pallbearers are Logan Danovsky, Lloyd Heard, Cully Hudspeth, Blake McMinn, Landon McMinn, Ryan Smith, and Tyson Tingle.  Honorary pallbearers are all current and retired Dixie Wholesale Waterworks employees, Joe Hodge, and Taylor Tucker.  Memorial contributions in honor of Mr. McMinn may be given to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745 or to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS 39339.

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.