Anthony Devon (Murdock) Haynes

Anthony Devon (Murdock) Haynes, 34, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, January 25, 2019, on Hwy. 15 South, Philadelphia, Mississippi from a Auto Accident. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Elijah Earnest Shields

Mr. Elijah Earnest Shields, 68, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, January 25, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Mississippi Veteran Cemetery, Newton, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Charlie Bert (Skip) Lampley

Charlie Bert (Skip) Lampley, 80, of Louisville, passed on Monday, January 28, 2019, at the Winston County Hospital, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Saint Marks Cemetery, Philadelphia, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Willie Mae Lowrey Bankson

Willie Mae Lowrey Bankson, 86, passed away January 29, 2019, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland,

Mississippi. She was born in Winston County, Mississippi, the third child of seven, their first daughter, of Howard L. Lowrey and Jewel R. Culpepper Lowrey. Willie enjoyed the country living and the community of farm families and relatives that she grew up among. When Willie graduated from Ellison Ridge High School, she attended one year of college, but decided to look for a job. Her first job was in Ohio. Her second job took her to Washington, D. C. where she worked as a secretary. It was in Washington, D.C. that she met a Navy sailor that really impressed her. After a brief six-month courtship, she became the wife of Albert P. Bankson, the love of her life for the next 52 years.

Within the next few years, the newlyweds had a busy life with two years served in Japan. Next the couple moved to Santa Monica, California, where their only child, Diana J. Bankson was born. They then moved to San Francisco, California, where Willie worked as a secretary. After two years, the family moved to Oahu, Hawaii, for two years. The family returned to San Francisco. During the 1970’s the family moved to Thousand Oaks, California. Willie started her Real Estate career there. She enjoyed her association with many co-workers and clients. In the early 1970’s, Willie and Al started a Real Estate Investment business. The success of which allowed them to return to Willie’s beloved home state of Mississippi in 1980’s.

Willie and Al Bankson transferred their business to Mississippi and provided many homes and rentals for the people of Hinds and Rankin Counties.

Willie is predeceased by her husband Albert Bankson, her parents Howard and Jewel Lowrey, her brothers James Earl Lowrey, Aaron Lowrey, Elmer “Sonny” Lowrey and her sister June Lowrey Adams Holst.

She is survived by her daughter Diana Bankson Grindstaff and her husband Richard Grindstaff. She is the loving Grandmae of six grandchildren: Charlotte Grindstaff (Atlanta), Christina Grindstaff (Kuwait), Chad Grindstaff (Jackson), Cory Grindstaff (Colorado), Caitlyn Grindstaff (Jackson), and Connor Grindstaff (Jackson). She is also the great-grandmother of two. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Crowson (Joe) of Louisville and Mrs. Janie Pullen (Clyde) of Jackson.

Services will be held at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Viewing will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Murphy Creek Cemetery at Murphy Creek Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, it is the wish that everyone will take a child out for ice cream and make a happy memory.

Serving as pallbearers are Frankie Joe Crowson, Caitlyn Grindstaff, Chad Grindstaff, Charlotte Grindstaff, Conner Grindstaff, Richard Grindstaff, Murry Lowrey, Allen Walker. Honorary pallbearers are Cory Grindstaff and Christina Grindstaff.

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.

Emma Hyde

Mrs. Emma Carr Hyde, 97, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Mississippi Care Center in Morton, MS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 1st, at 1:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon until service. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hyde was born August 15, 1921, in Winston County, MS. She and her husband, James, lived in New Orleans for many years, and later moved to Long Beach, MS upon retirement. Emma retired after many years as a secretary for the United States Navy. After James’ death, Emma moved back home to Louisville, where she was a faithful member of First Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hyde; her parents, Ollie Mae and Wilmon D. Carr; a sister, Agnes Landberg; and a nephew, Dave Spears.

She is survived by a sister, Frances (J. W.) Spears of Brandon, MS; a niece, Pam (Mike) Broadway, a nephew, Jim Spears; and a number of great nephews and a great-niece.

Pallbearers will be Jim Spears, Mike Broadway, Josh Broadway, Joseph Broadway, Zach Spears, and Danny Mills.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1426, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Sherman Presley

Mr. Sherman Ancel Presley, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at his home in Louisville, MS, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 31st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Trent Jaudon, Rev. Chris Vowell, and Rev. Jason Gross officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and from 10:00 A.M. Thursday until service time. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nan Carr

Nan Carr, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Monday, January 28, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Interment will follow in Center Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Nan was born February 11, 1936, to Roy and Mattie Taylor Stevenson. She was a member of Center Ridge United Methodist Church and a member of the Winston Garden Club. Nan was an avid outdoors person; she always enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. For many years, she served as the dietician for Tri-County Nursing Home in Louisville.

Nan is survived by her children: Nancy Carr; Mike Carr and wife Becky; and Beth Watkins and husband Hank all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “MaMaw” to her four grandchildren: Holly (Patrick) Hall; Lauren (Billy) Copas; Bud Carr; and Brandi Watkins; as well as her eight great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brother, Jimmy Stevenson and wife Betty; and numerous nieces and nephews. Nan was preceded in death by her husband William B. “Doc” Carr; her parents; her sisters: Sue Stephenson, Narvell Black, Viola Stevenson, and Lucille Stephenson; and three brothers: Charlie, Hayes, and Robert Stevenson.

Serving as pallbearers are Bud Carr, Billy Copas, Caleb Hall, Patrick Hall, Danny Mills, and Hank Watkins. Memorials in honor of Nan may be given to Center Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Martha Mills, 1584 Spay Road, McCool, MS 39108

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.

Jay Nell Nance

Services for Jay Nell Nance will be held Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Randy Clardy officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 5 until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Ms. Nance 85, died Friday, January 25, 2019.

She was a native and longtime resident of Neshoba County. She was a retired retail sales clerk. Ms. Nance was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Vickey (Dennis ) Nance of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Chance (Mary) Nance of Philadelphia, Angela Tennyson of Louisville, Lee (Tanya) Bradshaw of Union; great-grandchildren, Rodney Nance, David Tennyson, Devon Tennyson, Alton Edwards, Hunter Edwards, Josh Bowman, Aaron Sullivan, Bree Thompson, Jay Bradshaw, and Ayden Bradshaw; two great –great-grandchildren, Liam and Jacee Bowman.

Preceded in death by her husband, Royce Nance; Parents, Walter Lee, Sr. and Ida Mae White; brothers, Oden White, Clarence White, Leeman White, Claude White and Walter Lee White, Jr.; sisters, Sarah Ragsdale and Jessie Lee Jones; grandson, David Ferguson.

Wendell L. Fox

Wendell Fox, 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Choctaw County Nursing Home in Ackerman, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Gale Gregory officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at Nowell Massey Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Wendell was born August 24, 1950, to James and Pollie Lovorn Fox. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church and graduated in 1970 from Nanih Waiya Attendance Center. He enjoyed baseball and being an Umpire as well as being a freelance photographer. Wendell worked at the convenience store with his mother; as well as serving his community as a fire fighter with the Nanih Waiya Fire Department.

Wendell is survived by his guardian, Dorothy Lovorn; and his aunt, Amanda Lovorn both of Louisville; as well as a host of cousins. He also leaves behind two special cousins, Emily (Ray) McIlwain and John (Jackie) Lovorn. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, his special first cousin, Robbie Lovorn; and his grandparents, Booker and Annie C. Fox.

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.

Minnie Kirkwood

Mrs. Minnie Kirkwood, 98, of Weir, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, January 16, 2018, at her GrandDaughter's Home in Pheba, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11 a.m., from Millsprings Missionary Baptist Church, Weir, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Beck Funeral Home, 4860 MS Hwy. 12, Weir, MS. Mrs. Kirkwood, will be reposed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Weir Chapel Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Delores Crowson Nichols

Mrs. Delories Crowson Nichols, 88, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 22nd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jay Murphy officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nichols was born April 8, 1930, in Winston County, MS. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Delores had many talents, including cooking, sewing, and singing at her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Nichols; and her parents, Leona Beatrice Forman and William Randolph Crowson.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Forester of Rockingham, NC, and Frankie L. Patrick of Florence, MS; 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; honorary grandchildren, Justin Hillhouse and Morgan Hillhouse Caldecott; and an honorary daughter, Angie Griffin, who took great care of her.

Twiler Jean "Polly" Milling

Twiler (Polly) Jean Milling passed away on January 13, 2019 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. Mrs. Milling was 83 at the time of her passing and had succumbed to long-term health issues.

Alvin Reed Miller

Mr. Alvin Reed Miller, 83, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed at his home on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Big Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Miller, will be reposed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Beck Funeral Home, 4860 MS Hwy. 12, Weir, MS. 39772.

Ruthie Jean George

Mrs. Ruthie Jean George, 77, of Louisville, passed on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Saint Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. George will be reposed 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.

Lillie Mae Hopkins

Mrs. Lillie Mae Hopkins, 100, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at her home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Pleasant Ridge M. B. Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home in Louisville. Mrs. Hopkins, will be reposed in the Church on Thursday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Mount Vernon Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean Smith

Mrs. Betty Jean Ivy Smith, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Bedford Care Nursing Home in Newton, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 16th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Mr. Chris Crowson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Smith was born September 30, 1937, in Madison County, MS. She was a retired cashier from Walmart, and a member of Wess Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lessie Davis Ivy and George Ivy; two grandchildren, Melinda Smith and Melissa Smith; and one great grandchild, Jordan Smith.

She is survived by a daughter, Penny Ascione and husband, Anthony, of Carthage, MS; four sons, Mitch Smith and wife, Ann, of Tupelo, Mississippi; and Hal Smith, Jeff Smith, and Toby Smith, all of Louisville; a sister, Helen Parker of Pelahatchie, MS; a brother, Billy Ivy of Pelahatchie, MS; 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children.

Charles “Chuck” Hazelwood

Services for Charles “Chuck” Hazelwood will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Dennis Duvall and Rev. Neil Chadwick officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery in Neshoba County. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 5 until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hazelwood, 69, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his home.

A native of Louisville, MS, and longtime resident of Neshoba County, he worked as Lake Manager at Neshoba Lake for MWFP. He served in the U. S. Air Force in Vietnam and later in the Army National Guard. Mr. Hazelwood was a member of Grace Baptist Church and attended Lighthouse Church. He taught firearm training, hunter safety courses; and loved all kinds of outdoor activities. He was a former Boy Scout Leader and 4-H Sport Fishing Instructor.

Survivors include wife, Sherry Hazelwood of Philadelphia; daughter, Melissa Thompson of Philadelphia; sons, Wesley Hazelwood (Jerica) of Philadelphia, Cody Kilgore; three grandchildren, Emma Hazelwood, Lillie Thompson and Evan Boatner; sister, Dorothy Haberle of Philadelphia; numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Mr. Hazelwood was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Ted Hazelwood.

Pallbearers are Douglas Walker, Tim Hardy, Archie Woodson, Doug Strickland, Jerry Beckham and Lewis James.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Foundation of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks for a Chuck Hazelwood Memorial Structure at Neshoba Lake.

John Willie Moore

Mr. John Willie Moore, 79, of Noxapater, MS., passed on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at 12 Noon from Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Moore, 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.

Mrs. Carl Alexander Lovern

Mrs. Carl Alexander Lovern, 62, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at his home. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Lovern, 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.

Bobby Curry, Jr.

Mr. Bobby Curry, Jr., 68, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral Service will be Sunday, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Vernon Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Vicky Graves Hathorn

Mrs. Vicky Graves Hathorn, 56, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at her home in Madison, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 13th, at First United Methodist Church in Louisville, MS, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church, and on Sunday one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Vicky was born on September 13, 1962, in Jackson, MS to Jessie and Carol Graves. She grew up in Crystal Springs, MS and later moved to Louisville, MS where she lived and raised her family and opened a successful beauty salon. Vicky loved spending time talking with and getting to know her customers who all quickly became her friends. She also dearly loved spending time planning and hosting family gatherings and working in her yard planting flowers.

Vicky was preceded in death by her father, Jessie D. Graves. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Hathorn of Madison, MS; her mother Carol J. Graves of Byram, MS; daughters, Wendy Lingle of Brandon, MS, Kim (Barry) H. Pitts, and Kyla H. Sanford, both of Madison, MS; sons, Corey (Megan) Hancock of Starkville, MS, and Brad (Britton) Hathorn of Madison, MS; her mother-in-law, Mildred Hathorn of Louisville, MS; sister, Judy Armstrong of Crystal Springs, MS; brothers, Randall Graves and Michael Graves, both of Crystal Springs, MS, and Mickie Joe (Renee) Graves of Hazelhurst, MS; grandchildren, Bradyn Eaves, Ashlyn Eaves, Luke Pitts, Tyler Pitts, Lawson Hathorn, Landon Hathorn, Wells Sanford, Asher Hathorn, and Millie Thomas Hancock; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hope Adoption Fund at Lifeline Children’s Services, Birmingham, AL. www.lifelinechild.org. This fund helps to provide scholarships to adoptive families to assist with the financial burden of navigating the adoption process. Follow the link https://lifelinechild.org/donate/ and please designate Hope Adoption Fund.

Pallbearers will be Matt Woodward, Tyler Armstrong, Ricky Patterson, Luke Pitts, Lawson Hathorn, Landon Hathorn, Wells Sanford, and Asher Sanford.

Pearlee Nancy Eichelberger Johnson

Mrs. Pearlee Nancy Eichelberger Johnson, 84, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her Daughter's Home in Georgia. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 5 p.m., and a Wake Service will be 6 until 7 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson, 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.

Garvis Eugene Eaves

On Friday, January 4, 2019, Garvis Eugene Eaves of Maryville, TN, loving and devoted husband and father passed away at the age of 80. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 12th, at 10:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. 

Garvis was born in Louisville, MS, and was retired from Sales management at Bryan Foods in West Point, MS. He was an avid golfer, a faithful Mississippi State University supporter, community volunteer, enjoyed gardening, and Maryville sports. Garvis was preceded in death by siblings Dot Nance, Garland Eaves, Barbara Kelley, and Glynda Woodruff.

He is survived by his wife Charlsie Eaves: siblings Betty Hatcher and Jimmy Eaves: children Cathy Sedberry (Bill) of Enterprise AL, Chris Eaves (May Bryan) of Hamilton, MS: stepchildren Stacey (Jeff) Handel, Dale (Lori) Montgomery, and Wendy Montgomery all of TN: eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Cornelius D'Shun Welch

Cornelius D'Shun Welch, 33, of Louisville, passed on Friday, January 4, 2019, at the Hudspeth Regional Center, Pearl, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Union Chapel M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Welch, 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.

Clinton E Adcock

Clinton Eugene Adcock, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Horton officiating. A private interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Clinton was born September 8, 1946, to Thelma McBrayer Adcock and W. E. Adcock, Jr. He graduated from Louisville High School and attended Mississippi State University. He was then employed by Spartus Corporation in Louisville. Later, he was employed for a number of years in the convenience store business.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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.

Joe Gutierrez

Mr. Joe V. Gutierrez, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Visitation will be held at Nowell Massey Funeral Home on Monday, January 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held following visitation at 11 am in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Michael Wells presiding. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Clara Mae Floyd

Mrs. Clara Mae Floyd, 82, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Beck Funeral Home, 4860 MS Hwy. 12, Weir, MS. Mrs. Floyd will be reposed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Mount Salem Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Lynn Wise

Cynthia Lynn Wise was born April 27, 1960, in Ackerman, Mississippi. She passed away after a 2-1/2 year battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer) on January 1, 2019. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, board games, and dominoes, attending Girlfriends social activities, church activities, and working with Broken Wings Food Pantry.

Lynn is survived by her parents, Daniel D. Wise, Sr., and Brenda McClure Wise; her twin sister, Gwyn Wise Nick(Ken) of Bartlett, TN; her brother, Doug Wise(Jackie) of Ackerman, MS; three nieces, Deanna Nick, Kayla Nick, and Juliana Wise; two nephews, Kevin Nick and Guy Wise(Felicia); and one great niece, Eliza Wise. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ethel and Christine(Weatherall) McClure; and paternal grandparents, Guy and Mary(Ballard) Wise.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2019, at Coleman Funeral Home, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Burial followed in Enon Cemetery. Rev. Roger Griffith, Sister Alies Therese, and Rev. Doug Wise were the attending ministers.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, French Camp Academy, or charity of your choice.