Bethany Marie White

Bethany Marie White, age 20, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Attala County.  Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Denny Brown and Rev. Sean Greer officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Bethany was born October 19, 1997, in Starkville, Mississippi, to Kenny and Kelli Fulcher White.  She was a member of Revival Center Ministries.  Bethany dearly loved her brothers; was a protector of animals; and enjoyed watching movies and her brothers play baseball. She also enjoyed cooking; painting; writing poems and drawing.

Bethany is survived by her parents, Kenny and Kelli Fulcher White; and her grandparents, Lavern Collier White and Leroy and Martha Fulcher all of Louisville.  She also leaves behind five brothers to mourn her passing:  Noah White and wife, Taylor; Elijah White, who is currently deployed to the Middle East; Gideon White; and the twins, Levi and Luke White; as well as her nephew, Easton White; and her niece, Lanie Grace White.  Bethany is also survived by her “Aunt Mamie”, Brandi Fulcher Sanders; and her uncle, Michael White.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Coy White, Jr.

Serving as pallbearers are Noah White, Gideon White, Levi White, Luke White, Jonathan Blaine, Camden Sanders, Isaiah Eiland, and Eric Jones.

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.

Devon Thomas

Devon Thomas, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 28, 2018 surrounded by his family. Prior to his passing, eloquent monikers could be attached to this patriarch of our family: Husband, Daddy, Paw Paw, sailor, mechanic, and woodsman. However, what is in a name? Devon epitomized a true leader servant of his Savior, nation, and family.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 30, 2018 5 – 8 pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Services will be held Tuesday, at 11 am at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Gary Caudill and Rev. Jimmy Collins officiating. Burial will proceed immediately after in the Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Lindel Yates Hartness

Lindel Yates Hartness, age 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at her residence in Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at Indian Springs Assembly of God Church with Rev. Franklin Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Indian Springs Church Cemetery.

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Miller

Mrs. Dorothy Ann “Dot” Miller, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville, MS on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Pleasant Hill Methodist Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Dot was born March 19, 1929, in Winston County, MS. She was a graduate of Ford High School, was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Guy “Bo” Miller; her parents, John Swinton and Margaret Dempsey; four sisters, Annie Lou “Dude” McGahey, Emmajean Prisock, Ruby Lee Prisock, and Nannie Blair; and a brother, James Dempsey.

Dot is survived by two daughters, Ann Fillingim and Carol Hemphill, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, Brian Fillingim and Kelly Hemphill Haynes; and one great grandchild, Branson Haynes.

Billy Keith Johnson

Billy Keith Johnson, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

Henry Moody Moore

Henry Moody Moore, age 77, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 23, 2018, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday,  July 29, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Junior Davis officiating.  Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:00 noon until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.  Interment will follow in Ellison Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating.

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Hunt Williams

Visitation: 10AM til Service Time Thursday July 26, 2018 at Huntsville Church of Christ near Stewart, MS. Funeral Service: 12:00PM Thursday July 26, 2018 at Huntsville Church of Christ near Stewart, MS. Interment: William Springs Church of God Cemetery near Stewart, MS.

Michael Dewayne Hudson

Michael Dewayne Hudson, 48, of Lake, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Rush Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 27, 2018, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home, with Burial in Millspring Cemetery, Weir, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Nadine Capwell Smith

Mrs. Nadine Capwell Smith, 85, died Sunday, July 22, of Alzheimer’s Disease at her daughter’s home in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, July 27th, at First Baptist Church in Louisville. Visitation will be Friday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time. Interment will be in Pittsboro Cemetery in Pittsboro, MS. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Greg King

Mr. David Gregory “Greg” King, 47, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home in the Nanih Waiya community. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23rd, at 5:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg DePriest and Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery.

Greg was born January 27, 1971, in Louisville, MS. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction business. He was a member of The Way church.

He is survived by his wife, Missy Goldman King; his mother, Jamie Gregory King; his father, David King, all of Louisville; three sons, Jon Kerry King and Jarrett King, both of Madison, MS, and Isaiah Conner of Louisville; a daughter, Kinsley Conner of Louisville; his sister, Sharla (Quinn Michael) Hill; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to the Nanih Waiya Booster Club.

William Vance Bateman

Mr. William Vance “Van” Bateman, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Mississippi State Veteran’s Hospital Community Living Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 21st, at Middleton United Methodist Church, with a graveside service to follow at 12:00 noon, at Middleton Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Lawrence “Jim” Horton

Mr. James Lawrence “Jim” Horton, 92, passed away on July 17, 2018, at this home in Louisville, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 19th, at 2:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Stacy Parvin and Rev. Paul Knight officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until service time. Interment will be in Whitehall Methodist Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Richardson

Helen Richardson, 90, passed away surrounded by her loving daughters on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Noxubee County Nursing Home in Macon, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Mashulaville Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lia'Freddius Ke'Monte Eiland

Lia'Freddius Ke'Monte Eiland, 17, of Louisville, passed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the Meritt Health Central, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Merredyth Ann Eiland

Merredyth Ann Eiland, 45, of Louisville, passed on Saturday, Jul 14, 2018. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen Brent

Mrs. Kathleen Brent, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at St. James Place in Baton Rouge, LA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 19th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Shields officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Brent was born November 21, 1922, in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Louisville High School, and attended business college. She worked as a bookkeeper for many of her husband’s businesses and later retired after many years as a bookkeeper for Sunburst Bank. She was a member of Louisville Junior Auxiliary and Louisville Presbyterian Church. In 2003, she moved to Baton Rouge, LA, to be near her daughter and her family. Kathleen was happiest when visiting with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Brent; her parents, Mary Estelle and Earl Edison White; and two sisters, Earlene Pugh and Janice Black.

She is survived by her daughter, Jan (Tom) Brent Martin of Baton Rouge, LA; three grandchildren, Brent Martin, Matthew (Marlo) Martin, and Caroline Martin; and four great grandchildren, Nathan, Vivian, Olivia, and Abigail.

Pallbearers will be Mike Forster, Brent Martin, Matthew Martin, Stefan Black, Calen Edwards, Charley McCool, and Jamie McMillin.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Tremeka and Domonique, her special caregivers and constant companions for many years.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge, 3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, www.hospicebr.org.

Shandarell Swanigan

Shandarell Swanigan, 45, formerly of Louisville, passed on Monday, July 9, 2018, in Jacksonville, FL. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 2 p.m., from Lonely Valley CME Church, Louisville, MS. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Sammie Davis Dotson

Sammie Davis Dotson, 49, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Choctaw County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Millspring Missionary Baptist Church, Weir, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Dotson, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Reform Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Felecia Jernigan

Miss Felecia Jernigan, 56, of Louisville, passed on Monday, July 9, 2018, at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 16, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Miss Jernigan, will be placed in the Church on Monday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Bertie Jo "Bert" Hisaw

Bertie Jo “Bert” Hisaw, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Wells and Rev. David Keen officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ray Maurice DeShazer

Elder Ray Maurice DeShazer, 61, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed at his Home, on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 6, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Trinity Church of God In Christ, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Elder DeShazer, will be placed in the Church on Friday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Tommie Fulton Hathorn

Mr. Tommie Fulton Hathorn, 67, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the University Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 1 p.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Hathorn, 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.

John Denton Jowers

Mr. John Denton Jowers, 86, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Winston Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 5th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Junior Davis officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia, MI.

John was born May 2, 1932, in Winston County, to Ludie Mae Slawson and W. C. Jowers. He graduated from Calhoun High School, and served in the U. S. Army. He retired after 31 years as an inspector with Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI. After retirement, he and his wife, Gladys, moved to Louisville in 1983, and he was a faithful member of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Helland Jowers; three sons, Scott (Jory) Jowers, Russell Jowers, and Mark (Susan) Jowers; three grandchildren, Melissa (Mike) Linington, Mitchell (Hayley) Jowers, and Skyler Jowers.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.

Ezell Holmes

Mr. Ezell Holmes, 68, of Louisville, passed on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Wesley United Methodist Church, Louisville, with burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, from 3 p.m., until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Holmes, will be placed in the Church on Tuesday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.