John Lewis Worrell

John Lewis Worrell, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at his residence in McCool, Mississippi.

John was born August 24, 1929, to Dee and Willie Virginia Weeks Worrell in French Camp, Mississippi. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He retired as a truck driver for Camel 66 Trucking Company.

John is survived by his wife Betty Worrell of McCool; two sons Lewis Worrell and wife Maggy of Valley, Alabama; and Carlton Worrell and wife Kim of Mobile, Alabama; and his son-in-law Earnest Tanksley also of McCool. John is also survived by 14 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Dr. Rita Worrell Tanksley; his parents; and three great-grandchildren: Ryan Jackson, Peyton Gary, and Paige Gary.

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.

James Ray "Jamie" Campbell

James Ray "Jamie" Campbell passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was 45 years old. Jamie was born February 6, 1974, in Warren, Pennsylvania, to Robert "Bob" Campbell and Judy Gardner Simpson Campbell Hedman. He served as maintenance lead at Screw Conveyor Corporation, was a member of the Ackerman Church of God and a veteran of the US Marine Corp.

Mr. Campbell is survived by two sons, Robert Campbell and Tristan Campbell, four brothers, Rob Simpson, Josh Campbell, Justin Campbell, and Kenny "Bubbs" Salsgiver, an aunt, Cindy Gardner Zingone, his fiancé, Stella Kleine and a step-daughter, Paige Beasley.

Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bobby Campbell, and Jeremiah J. Campbell.

Memorial services for Mr. Campbell will be held at a later date and time.

Shelby Jean Griffin

Shelby Jean Griffin, of Sturgis, MS, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, in Columbus, MS. She was 81 years old. She was born October 18, 1937, in Thaxton, Mississippi, to Boyd and Lula (Carter) McGreger. Mrs. Griffin was a retired teacher's aid and most recently served at the Sturgis Public Library where she thoroughly enjoyed the story time with the children.

Services will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church near Sturgis, MS, with Dr. Thad Moore and Rev. Luke Gardner officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, 2019, from 1:30 p.m. till service time, also at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the Morgan Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Griffin is survived by her husband Miller Griffin of Sturgis, MS; her two sons, Gary M. Griffin of Clarksdale, MS and Ron Griffin of New Hope, MS; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and some nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that all memorials be made to the Friends of the Sturgis Public Library in Sturgis, MS.

Ruby Lee Triplett

Mrs. Ruby Lee Triplett, 93, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at her home. Funeral Service will be Friday, June 28, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Triplett, will be reposed in the Church on Friday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Johnnie Eskrine Dorsey

Mr. Johnnie Eskrine Dorsey, 69, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at his home. A Memorial Service will be Friday, at 11 a.m., from Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3083 Bethany Ebenezer Road, Louisville, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Timothy Loving

Timothy Loving, 64, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Joe Preston Hickman

Joe Preston Hickman, 70, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Hickman, 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.

Albert Woodward Thompson

Mr. Albert Woodard Thompson, 72, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. Albert was born April 22, 1947 in Fort Wayne to the late Woodard H. and Mary Frances (Catledge) Thompson. He was a graduate of Purdue University and served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Phelps Dodge after working as a Mechanical Engineer for many years.

Surviving are his brothers, Richard Raynor Thompson and Martin Davis Thompson; cousins, Susan B. Bulla, Pamela (Ben) Catledge Kirk, Marsha (Jerry) Catledge Fulcher, Michael Craig (Deborah) Hardwick, and Carole Redus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cousin, Dennis F. Catledge; aunts, Margery Brown and Ann Hardwick; and uncle, Albert Catledge, Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery, East John C. Stennis Drive, Louisville, Mississippi 39339. Visitation for Albert will be held Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Klaehn, Fahl, Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819 and Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home, 302 West Park Street, Louisville, Mississippi 39339.

Contributions in Albert's memory may be made to Cancer Services of NE Indiana or Donor’s Choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.porterfuneralhome.net for the Thompson family.

Larry Stone Kennedy

Dr. Larry Stone Kennedy, age 64, passed away at his home in Madison, Mississippi, around June 12, 2019. 

Larry was born August 26, 1954 to Noble and Evelyn Stone Kennedy of McCool, Mississippi.
He graduated from Louisville High School in 1972. After graduation, he attended Mississippi State University attaining his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree in agriculture. He then attended the University of Tennessee, where he received another bachelor’s degree and his PhD.

Upon graduation, he went to work for Ferry-Morse Seed Company in San Juan Bautista, California. He enjoyed overseeing vegetable breeder labs in California, France, Chili and other countries.
After being in California for several years and traveling extensively, he decided to return to Mississippi before he went to work for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in New Orleans. There, Larry received numerous awards for his accomplishments. He retired after 12 years and moved back to Madison, Mississippi.
Larry was was an avid coin collector, enjoyed gardening and music.

Dr. Larry Kennedy is survived by his brother Franklin and his wife Mary Kennedy of Louisville, Mississippi. His nephews Steve and wife Juanita Kennedy of Ridgeland, Mississippi, Andy and his wife Kimber Kennedy of Birmingham, Alabama. His niece, Julie and husband Frank Scalfaro of Tampa, Florida. He is also survived by four great nieces and two great nephews.
A memorial will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund at 199 Gordan Rd., McCool, MS 39108.

Michael D. Collins

Funeral services for Mr. Michael D. Collins will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at John E. Stephens Chapel. Interment will be in Plattsburg Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM Wednesday til time for service at John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services.

Mr. Collins, 75, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 in a tractor accident. He lived most of his life in Winston and Neshoba Counties. He was a diesel mechanic. His hobbies include working on diesels, welding and fishing. Mr. Collins was a Mason and Shriner. He was a member of Dixon Baptist Church.

Preceded in death: Parents, William David Collins and Betty Hamilton Collins; Wife, Sylvia J. Collins; Sisters, Mary Ruth Rodgers, Nancy Chancelor, Aquillo Mayo, Bernice Pace; Brothers, William, Frank and Earl Collins.

Survivors: Daughter, Donna Collins Hardy (Jeff) of Columbia, TN; Sons, Rev. Jimmy D. Collins (Jennifer) of Jasper, AL, Michael Louis Collins (Angela) of Louisville, MS; Sisters, Irene Rodgers of Louisville, MS, Eloise Divine of Philadelphia, MS; (6) Grandchildren; (4) Great-Grandchildren; Host of nieces and nephews.

John Thomas Warner

Mr. John Thomas Warner, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 27th, at Murphy Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Mayo officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Johnny was born February 4, 1954 in Louisville, MS. He was a house builder, and worked at Mississippi State University as a Building Maintenance Supervisor for 25 years. He was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mozell Cockrell Warner and C.B. Warner; and one sister, Jean McDill.

Mr. Warner is survived by three sisters, Kendall (Marvin) Hemphill and Shirley McDill, both of Louisville, Ruby Jane Shorman of Waukegan, IL, and Dianne Coleman of Sturgis; and one brother, C. B. “Buddy” Warner, Jr. of Louisville.

Pallbearers will be Tim McDill, Trey McDill, Danny Parks, Chris Hemphill, Elijah Hemphill, and John Zimmerman.

Memorials may be made to the Murphy Creek Cemetery fund.

Marjorie Taylor

Marjorie Dell Taylor, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 24, 2019, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home and Wednesday, June 26, one hour prior to the service at Poplar Flat Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Poplar Flat Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Doug Wise officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Flat Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marjorie was born March 17, 1931, to Burgess Lee and Lovie Sharp Clark. On November 4, 1951 she married her sweetheart, Ester Taylor of Louisville. She became a devoted mother to three lovely girls, Susan, Debra and Patti.

Family was everything to Marjorie. One of her greatest joys was being “Mammaw” to her six grandchildren and her eight great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crosswords, cooking and working in her garden. Whenever she wasn’t gardening, she was spending time on her porch visiting with neighbors and friends while doting on her beloved dog Gracie. She was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. As a devout Christian, Marjorie is now resting peacefully with her savior.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Ester Taylor of Louisville; her daughters, Patti Rushton and husband, Ronnie of Brandon, Mississippi and Debra Coward and husband, Dell of Louisville. Her six grandchildren: Trey Jordan and wife, Andrea, Christy Jacobson, Dawn Dyer and husband, Heath, Brandy Stevenson, Lauren Hill, and Carlee Hill; also eight great-grandchildren: Owen Jordan, Ethan Jacobson, Michael Dyer and wife, Emily, Nick Dyer, Trace Dyer, Canon Dyer, Josiah Stevenson and Zoe Kate Usry. Marjorie also leaves behind one sister, Mary Kennedy and husband, Franklin also of Louisville. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Jean Russell and Nancy Clark; and her daughter, Susan Jordan.

Serving as pallbearers are Heath Dyer, Trace Dyer, Robert Higginbotham, Steve Kennedy, Andy Kennedy, Rick Nix, Kelvin Taylor, and Ronnie Taylor.

Contributions in Marjorie’s name may be made to the Poplar Flat Baptist Church Building Fund (2188 P.O. Box 684, 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.

Nancy Knight Gilpin

Nancy Knight Gilpin, 72 of Hattiesburg and formerly of Louisville died June 19th at Asbury Hospice House. Nancy was the daughter of Elmer and Lametta Knight, former long time members of First Baptist Church in Louisville. Visitation will be Saturday, June 22nd, at Moore Funeral Home in Petal, Mississippi from 1-3 P.M. with the service at the funeral home at 3 P.M. Nancy leaves behind her husband, Mike and three children and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, komen.org.

Jackie Crow Roberts

Mr. Jackie Crow Roberts, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his home in Noxapater, MS. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 22nd, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. Jackie was born February 21, 1951, in Louisville, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Talmadge and Mildred Crow Roberts. He was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church. He is survived by a number of cousins.

Billie J. Hallford

Services for Billie J. Hallford will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. from Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Darnis Selvanayakam officiating. Burial will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hallford, 78, of Conehatta, MS died Friday, June 14, 2019 in Brandon, Ms.

He was a native of Bethsaida Community of Neshoba County, former resident of Slidell, La., Panama City, FL and Atlanta, GA before moving to Connehatta Community of Newton County. He was retired from Holnam Inc. in Atlanta where he worked as a concrete plant manager. Mr. Hallford attended Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He loved hunting and fishing and served in the United States Navy during the early 1960’s.

Survivors include his wife, Paulette Hallford of Conehatta; daughter, Tammy Bevan of Brandon; sons, Darrell Hallford (Donna) of Louisville and Danny Hallford (Amanda) of Dixon; five grandchildren, Monique Bevan, Kimberly Hallford, Joe Hallford , Zach Hallford and Evan Hallford; great-grandchild, Jaylen Hopkins; numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Preceded in death by his parents, J.P. and Lavader Hallford; sisters, Dollie Peebles, Edna Stone, and two infant sisters; brother, James Hallford.

Mike Allen

Mike Allen passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. He was 68 years old. He was born March 29, 1951, in Eupora, MS, to Bill and Joyce Bernice(Collum) Allen. Mr. Allen was the retired business owner of Allen Heating & Cooling.

Services were held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Visitation was Monday, June 17, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. also at Coleman Funeral Home.

Mr. Allen is survived by his sister, Carol Hawkins of Weir, MS, 1 niece, 1 great-nephew and 2 great-nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Denairreus Recharo Williams

Denairreus Recharo Williams, 32, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Winston Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Monday, June 24, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Sunday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Vernon Church Cemetery. Mr. Williams, will be placed in the Church on Monday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Wilbert Ed Byrd

Wilbert Ed Byrd, 73, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

James Walter (Jim) Scrivener

James Walter (Jim) Scrivener, 64, died June 15 at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Born February 1, 1955, he was a Maben native and the son of Hubert and Martha Scrivener. Jim was a graduate of Starkville Academy and held an associate’s degree from Wood Junior College and a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in business and finance. 

Jim photographed his first wedding at the age of 10 and carried the love of photography throughout his entire life. He inherited his family photography business, Scrivener’s Photo Service, which is now called Scrivener and Son Photo, in 1995 from his father. 

Throughout his adult life, he served as a member of the Louisville Lions Club and held several offices including District Governor. He also had a passion for sports, particularly baseball. He held season tickets to the Mississippi State Baseball program for over 50 years and cherished taking his children and grandchildren to ballgames. Jim also umpired high school softball and baseball games along with community college softball games in the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges for 15 years. 

Jim was known as Santa Claus to many people. Each Winter, he dressed up in his Santa suit and posed for pictures at schools around the state for his photography business. It gave him great joy to talk to the children and see the excitement in their eyes when they got to “talk to Santa.” When out with his family, he would often have children approach him as Santa and tell them what they wanted for Christmas, which he loved. 

Since 2008, all of his free time was spent being Big Daddy to his seven grandchildren. He loved taking them on trips, teaching them to hunt frogs, painting bird houses, driving them around on his mule, taking them to feed the horses and making sure they knew how to properly critique an umpire’s strike zone. Jim never missed one of the grandchildren’s recitals, pageants, ballgames or Bible drill competitions. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Martha, and one brother, Don Scrivener. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Michelle Jenkins Scrivener, of Maben; three children: Clint (Dana) Scrivener of Louisville, Don (Mary Martha) Scrivener of Lufkin, Texas and Jamie Michelle Scrivener of Moorhead; and seven grandchildren: Elizabeth Jane Scrivener, Presley Jane Scrivener, and Rylee Jane Scrivener of Louisville and Rani Emeline Scrivener, Andrew Hubert Scrivener, Jonas Campbell Scrivener, and James Walter Scrivener II of Lufkin, Texas.

From the Family of Jim Scrivener:

The family would like to thank everyone who has called, messaged, prayed for us, or come by to visit with us over the past few days. For those who do not know, my father went into cardiac arrest and passed away Saturday afternoon. Dad wanted a private funeral for family only, so that is what we are doing. We are having a memorial service Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. at Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium on the campus of Mississippi State University that we invite all of our and his friends to attend.

If you plan to attend the memorial, please park in the parking lot at the Palmeiro Center and enter through the home plate gate and make your way to Section 107. That is where our season tickets are and is where we will receive guests. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you bring your favorite “Jim story” to share with us.

Rev. James Lee Headd

Rev. James Lee Headd, 79, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 2 p.m., from the Mount Olive Bethel Harmony District Bldg., 159 Armstrong Street, Louisville, Mississippi, 39339. Visitation will be Tuesday, from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 7369 Loakfoma Road, Louisville, Mississippi., 39339., from 4 until 5 p.m., and a Wake service will be 6 until 7 p.m.,. Rev. Headd, will be reposed in the District Bldg. on Wednesday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Great Lake National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of Local Arrangement and Clora Funeral Home, 1789 Coolidge Hwy., River Rouge, Michigan, 48218, will be in charge of the Second Funeral on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Ecorse, MI. The Masonic Rites will begin at 11 a.m., and the Funeral at 12:00 p.m.

Dora Luzetta Young

Dora Luzetta Young, 50, passed on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., from Calvary Apostolic Church in Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will take place in the Mt. Ary M.B. Church Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Friday, June 14, 2019 from the Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia location. Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.

Emma Kate Henley Matthews

Mrs. Emma Kate Henley Matthews, 64, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Starkville Manor Nursing Home, Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Calvary Apostolic Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Matthews, will be reposed in the Church on Wednesday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Orris E. Davis

Orris E. Davis, age 93, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 

June 13, in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Johnny Collins officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Orris was born January 15, 1926, to Junie and Inez Mitchell Davis. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. After 43 years, Orris retired as the service manager for Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed gardening, kept an immaculate yard, and was a very good cook. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army during World War II.

Orris is survived by his nephews, Jim Thrash of Collierville, Tennessee; and Terry Thrash of Pensacola, Florida; and his great-niece Emily Aull of Gainesville, Florida. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Lois Jean Davis of Pensacola; and several cousins still living in the Louisville area as well as close neighbors and his beloved church family. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Thrash Davis; his parents; his brother Mitchell Davis; his sister Wydell Childs; and his nephew Butch Whitt.

Serving as pallbearers are Jack Mitchell, Ronny Mitchell, Jimmy Boswell, Bobby Joe Edwards, James E. Lee, and Mike Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are James “Deedye” Metts, Pete Blaine, Ronnie Slawson, David Ray, Wayne Perkins, Guy Young, Ezell Carter, Paul Miller, Rick Walker, and David Mitchell. Memorials in honor of Orris may be given to Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Jo Ellen Johnson, 4109 Old Robinson 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.

Paul A. Reed

Mr. Paul Arnold Reed, 65, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 13th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Hubert Yates officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul was born October 18, 1953, in Louisville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and Mississippi College, where he earned his degree in physics. He retired after 33 years as a physicist at the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, MS. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Arnold Reed.

He is survived by a sister, Alma Louise (Randall) Dillon of Vicksburg, MS; and a brother, Davis Allan (Susan) Reed of Oak Ridge, TN.

Ruby Webb

Ruby (Fogleman) Webb passed away on June 9, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo at the age of 102.

She was born on August 29, 1916 in Miller County, MO, the second of four daughters of William F. Fogleman and Arie (Bunker) Fogleman. Because her father was a highway contractor, she moved 12 times in 12 years, often changing schools. She attended high school in Fulton, MO, graduated from William Woods College in Fulton with an Associates Degree in Education, and from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Education.

She taught several years in Missouri public schools including those in Eugene, Valley Park, and Rolla. On May 22, 1942 she married William H. Webb in Kirkwood, Mo. After his military service in World War II they lived in Rolla, Missouri, where Dr. Webb taught at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly known as Missouri School of Mines and then the University of Missouri – Rolla.

During the years in Rolla, Mrs. Webb was an active member in the First United Methodist Church of Rolla, The Coterie (a society of university faculty wives), the League of Women Voters and other organizations.

Following her husband’s retirement in 1977, they moved to Louisville, MS where they were active members of the community in addition to belonging to the Louisville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Webb was a member of the Altar Guild, contributed to the Louisville History project, and formed many fond friendships. After her husband’s death in 1989, she traveled the world with her sisters and friends.

In 2000, she moved to Kansas City, MO, later moving to the Kingswood Retirement Community in 2006. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Elizabeth Benton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and a volunteer at both Shepherd’s Center and Kingswood.

At Kingswood she volunteered in the library, served on the welcoming committee, and joined the knitting group. Over the years she made hundreds of knitted caps for newborns in several area hosiptals.

One of her greatest joys was keeping in touch with her wide circle of friends and family through letters and phone calls.

The Webbs were the parents of four children who survive: William F. Webb (Judy) of Kansas City, MO, Ann Rea (Glen) of Bangor, ME, Mary Van Vlack (David) of Phoenix, AZ, and Linda Webb of Nashville, TN. Ruby Webb was the grandmother of six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Pauline Meehan of Arlington, VA, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends in Missouri, Mississippi and around the United States.

Funeral services will be led by Rev. Mike Childs at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS on June 29 at 11:AM. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Methodist Cemetery in Noxapater, MS.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to
William H. Webb Endowed Scholarship Fund, Chemistry Department, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409
First Methodist Church in Louisville
Noxapaer Methodist Church/Cemetery

Morris E. O’Bannon

Morris E. O'Bannon passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 90 years old. He was born January 24, 1929, in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to Summer S. and Lue Ella(Reed) O'Bannon. Mr. O'Bannon was a retired foreman for Ideal Glove Company in Maben, MS.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 12:00 noon, at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, with Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. till service time, also at Coleman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

Mr. O'Bannon is survived by his wife, Lavina(Blanton) O'Bannon of Ackerman, MS, 1 son, Ronald O'Bannon of Ackerman, MS, 2 sisters, Edris O'Bannon of Ridgeland, MS, and Helen Tollison of Huntsville, AL.

Mr. O'Bannon was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, and 2 brothers.

Memorials may be made to the VA State Nursing Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Linda Faye Haynes

Linda Faye Haynes, 61, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, May 31, 2019, at her home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11 a.m., from Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Haynes, 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.

Annie Ceadeene Walters

Mrs. Annie Ceadeene Walters, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 4th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. David Keen and Rev. Shayne Martin officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Walters was born on August 29, 1936, in Taylorsville, MS. She was a homemaker and a member of Flower Ridge United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, May Lou and Grover Garner; a daughter, Cynthia Walters Clark; a sister, Janie Garner Middleton; and two brothers, Dale Garner and Billy Garner.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, B. O. “Buck” Walters; her daughters, Lynda Reed and Debbie (Kent) Holdiness, both of Louisville; a son, Richard (Leslie)Walters of Louisville; grandchildren, Tracy Reed, Scott Reed, Russ Clark, Walt (Whitney) Clark, Kevin Holdiness, Samantha (Chris) Covington, Corbin (Nicole) Walters, Chapin Walters, Hunter Roberts, Ridge Roberts, Dakota Roberts, Sawyer Roberts, and Ramsey Roberts; and great grandchildren, Brantlie Sheets, Blake Sheets, Isaiah Conner, Noah Reed, Nikki Reed, Silas Covington, and Knox Clark.

Pallbearers are Scott Reed, Russ Clark, Walt Clark, Kevin Holdiness, Corbin Walters, and Chapin Walters. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Reed, Mike Fulton, Tommy Clark, Tony Sheets, Blake Sheets, and Sawyer Roberts.

Memorials may be made to Flower Ridge United Methodist Church.

Meredith Matthews

Mr. Meredith E. Matthews, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his home in Louisville Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Horton officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Meredith was born February 27, 1931, in Finley, TN, to M. E. Matthews, Sr. and Kathlyn Klutts. He was a graduate of Ackerman High School, and graduated with a B.S. in Business from Mississippi State University. He was a certified metallurgist from metallurgy school at Murray State University and was on a basketball scholarship. He retired from Illinois Central Railroad as depot/telegraph agent; was Production Control Manager for Taylor Machine Works; and also worked with Bellwood Industries, Georgia Pacific, was a substitute teacher for the Louisville Municipal School District, was adjunct professor for Midsouth Business School, and worked at D & T Services. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday School teacher and BTU director. He was a former Louisville Cub Scout Leader, past president of the Louisville Lions Club, former member of the Winston County Saddle Club, Little Britches Assn., and Farm Bureau. He served for 4 years in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS Rockwall transport ship as the radioman. He received the Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and was named Lion of the Year. Meredith never met a stranger and spent hours in Wal-Mart, not shopping, but talking.

Meredith is survived by the love of his life, Annie Pearl Hodge Matthews, who he would have been married to for 67 years in July. He is also survived by three children, Edward Louis “Eddie” (Veda Ann) Matthews; Kathy (Pete) Reynolds, and Patricia (Mike) Stokes; four grandchildren, Alicia Miller, Meredith Matthews, Matthew Reynolds, and Trevor (Christi) Stokes; three great grandchildren, Jordan Miller, Lani Stokes, and Ty Stokes; and a nephew, Glenn (Brenda) Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Jewell Taylor.

Pallbearers are Pruitt Woodall, Bennett Woodall, Checky Herrington, Richie Norris, Thad Merritt, Glenn Taylor, and Carl Hogue .

James Wendell Rogers

James Wendell Rogers, age 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, June 3, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Lundy and Dr. Jimmy Porter officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.