Clyde Morrow, Jr.

Clyde Morrow, Jr., 72, formerly of Philadelphia, Mississippi, (Stallo Community), passed on Friday, September 27, 2019, at a Local Hospital in Dallas, TX. Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home, Louisville. Burial will be in the St. Marks Cemetery, Phila., MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Jeffries Oglesby

Maxine Jeffries Oglesby, 85, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her residence on Craig Springs Road in Sturgis, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 2, from 9 a.m. until service time at Friendship Baptist Church on Craig Springs Road in Oktibbeha County. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 2 at Friendship Baptist Church with Charles Smith and Hermon Trulove officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in McClellan Cemetery.

Maxine was born July 17, 1934, to Dan and Polly Prisock Jeffries in Winston County. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church of Sturgis actively involved in all church activities. She especially enjoyed her Bible study and always helped with Vacation Bible School where she was known as one of the “Kool-Aid Ladies.” Maxine was ready at all times to prepare food or help in any way when a neighbor or church family needed assistance. She was a graduate of Sturgis High School; and after raising her family, she ended her career by retiring from Mississippi State University. Maxine enjoyed reading and her flowers, but by far, her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and attending activities in which her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were participating. She liked to travel and was always ready for a trip to the mountains especially in the fall of the year, which was her favorite season.

Maxine is survived by her husband of 66 years Eddie B. Oglesby; and two daughters Audrey Trulove and husband Hermon; and Tammy Smith and husband Charles all of Sturgis. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw” to her six grandchildren: Wayne (Jessi) Scarbrough, Brad (Katie) Scarbrough, Jan (Michael) Johnson, Kerry (Mike) Phillips, Apryl Smith, Laurie (Steven) Eklund, Stefanie Trulove (James) Belcher, and Todd (Bronwyn). She also leaves behind her 19 great-grandchildren: MaKenzie, Presley, Avery, and Addy Scarbrough; Dean and Dawson Scarbrough; Emma Grace, Ellie Kate, Emerson, Max and Jack Johnson; Colin and Ashlynn Phillips; Micah and Eli Smith; Jabin, Journey, Joah Belcher; and Brittany and Andrew. She was preceded in death by her children Jeanne Ellington and Danny Oglesby; her parents; and eight siblings.

Serving as pallbearers are Wayne Scarbrough, Brad Scarbrough, Mike Phillips, Benny Oglesby, Gary Ellington, and Ricky Scarbrough. Honorary pallbearers will be Eli Smith, Micah Smith, Dean Scarbrough, Dawson Scarbrough, Jack Johnson, Max Johnson, Johnny McCool, and Donald Miller. Memorials in honor of Maxine may be given to McClelland Cemetery Fund, c/o Martha Lindsey, 6418 Craig Springs Road, Sturgis, MS 39769.

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.

Peggy Perry Goza

Peggy Perry Goza went to be with the Lord on Saturday night, September, 28, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. 

Peggy was born on June 8, 1951 in Starkville, Mississippi to J.T. Perry and the late Imogene Perry. She is affectionately remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Ms. Peggy Goza lived in Ackerman, Mississippi. She worked for 34 years as an Administrative Services Coordinator for the Ackerman plant of Southeastern Timber Products. She was the secretary for the Choctaw Water Association for over 20 years.

Graveside Service for Ms. Peggy Goza will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11 AM at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Chester Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of all arrangements.

Peggy loved her family dearly. She is survived by her father, James Thomas Perry, her son, Jim Goza of Nashville, TN, her daughter, Cindy Goza of Bruce, MS, her grandchildren, Zach Goza, Ashanti Pierce, Moni Pierce, her sisters Kay Perry Smith of Ackerman, MS, Theresa Skinner (Ralph) of Ackerman, and Debbie Upchurch (Butch) of Madison, MS, and a host of nieces and two great nieces whom she loved.

Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Imogene Perry.
Peggy was a member at Chester Baptist Church, playing the organ, leading Bible drills, involved in the WMU, and a member of D Bright Ladies' Sunday School class. She loved her Lord and served him faithfully. She was selfless, always thinking of others, and gifted in hospitality. She was always baking and cooking for family and friends throughout her lifetime. She loved traveling and was an avid Elvis fan. She loved the Ole Miss Rebels.

We celebrate her reunion with her Savior and her mother.

Pall bearers include: Sammy Dean, Ralph Skinner, Butch Upchurch, Danny James, David Oswalt, Woody Simpson, and honorary pall bearer Zach Goza.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org or Chester Baptist Church, 177 West Road, Ackerman, MS 39735.

Mavis Helen Jennings Woods

Mavis Helen Jennings Woods, 89, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Sunday, September 29, from 12 p.m. until service time at South Louisville Baptist Church in Louisville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29, at South Louisville Baptist Church with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mavis, affectionately known by her family as “Tootsie,” was born in “Happy Hollow” in the Lobutcha Community on February 24, 1930, to Audley Andrew and LuVeda McDaniel Jennings. She married Willis “Clarence” Woods in 1948 and they joined South Louisville Baptist Church in 1955 where she has been an active member in everything from Sunday school to evening service. She was actively involved in the VIP Group activities at church such as Bible study, traveling, lunches, and speakers. Mavis would sometimes comment that someone attended who was “too young for the VIP group” or someone did not attend even though they were old enough to attend! After his return from World War II, she and Clarence purchased Woods Grocery where, for many years, they served their community. After working long hours at the store each day, she enjoyed her “therapy” of planting flowers,working in her yard and her needlework.

Mavis is survived by her daughter Cathy Woods Kiningham and husband Tom of Sewanee, Tennessee; and her daughter-in-law Beverly Woods of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandmother” to her grandchildren: Stephanie Townsend, Jason (Misty) Townsend, Amber (Travis) Naccarato, Spring (Chris) Moody, and Andrew Woods; and her 11 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind three sisters: Mamie Sue (Guy) Woods, Margie Fay (Thomas) Scott, and Betty Jo (John) Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Willis “Clarence” Woods; her beloved son Andy Woods; and her parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Moody, Travis Naccarato, Michael Patsolic, Ethan Townsend, Jason Townsend, Landon Townsend, and Andrew Woods. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in honor of Mavis be given to South Louisville Baptist Church, 933 South Church Avenue, 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.

Sarah Myatt

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Myatt, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at Neshoba General Hospital in Philadelphia, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 27th, at Noxapater Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Fondren officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Myatt was born December 11, 1927, in Winston County, MS, to Sarah Moore and James Edward Martin Sr. She was a graduate of Noxapater High School, and was a homemaker and a seamstress. She was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clark Myatt; a daughter, Marcia Myatt; a brother, James E. Martin Jr., and a great grandson, Joseph Clark Myatt.

She is survived by a daughter, Renee Myatt (Joe W.) Wood of Philadelphia, MS, a son, Gene (Mickey) Myatt of Pensacola, FL; two sisters, Mary Breazeale of Brandon, MS, and Martha McBrayer of Charleston, MS; two brothers, Bill Martin of Noxapater, MS, and Wayne Martin of Gloster, LA; four grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jason Myatt, Todd Resavage, Dustin Cheatham, Kevin Kellum, Peter Hudson, Martin Breazeale, and Jimmy Martin.

Memorials may be made to Noxapater Baptist Church or French Camp Academy.

Monika Dunlap

Monika Elisabeth Dunlap passed away at Vanderbilt University Hospital, in Nashville on September 24, following emergency pulmonary surgery.

Mrs. Dunlap was a resident of Louisville, Old Webster, Mississippi. She was Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages at Mississippi State University, having taught French for the past twenty five years until her retirement in 2018.

Felton Dewayne Triplett

Mr. Felton Dewayne Triplett, 41, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Winston County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hopewell Church Cemetery, McCool, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangement.

Annie Maxine Doss

Mrs. Annie Maxine Doss, 82, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the Saint Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 11 a.m., from the Mount Olive Bethany Harmony District Bldg. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Doss, will be reposed in the MOBH District Bldg., on Thursday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

James Ben Robbins

James Ben Robbins, 74, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Moody Farms in

Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 25 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Gross and Rev. Mike Ingram officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 25, from 12 noon until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Rev. Willie B. Moore and Rev. David Keen will preside over the graveside services with interment immediately following in Good Hope Cemetery.

James was born in Winston County, Mississippi on January 16, 1945 to Ben and Needham Moore Robbins. He was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church and was so good to visit those in need whether taking food or performing tasks they were unable to do. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed various activities such as fishing, rabbit hunting, and gardening—especially growing peanuts and tomatoes. James adapted well to change…he could skillfully use his cellphone and was learning to text! He loved his family dearly particularly his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and tried to never miss any activities in which they were involved. For about 15 years, he worked for H. C. Price in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Galveston, Texas, in pipe construction. He began his Big Red career in 1979 and retired from Taylor Machine Works after 36 years in 2015. James loved to work and he loved to help others.

James is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Marie Pickett Robbins; and his children Stephanie Hatcher and husband Johnny and Pat Robbins and wife Susan all of Louisivlle. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw” to his grandchildren Daphanie (Jason) Pippin and T. J. (Mary Margaret) Robbins as well as his seven great-grandchildren: Brayden and Kiptyn Massey; Hayden, Hatcher, and Anna Marie Pippin; Jace Douglas and Luke Bejamin Robbins. He is also survived by three sisters: Barbara Fulcher, Rebecca (Aron) Williamson, and Geneive Walker. Also left to mourn his passing is a host of extended family including nieces, nephews, and friends in addition to his beloved beagles. He was preceded in death by his daughter Daphanie Marie Robbins; his parents; three brothers: G. P., J. L. and Thomas Carter “Sonny Boy” Robbins; and three sisters: Myrtis Bates, Joy Gressinger, and Bonnie Walker.

Serving as pallbearers are Johnny Robbins, Tommy Earl Robbins, Larry Robbins, Bobby Robbins, Chris Moody, and Dennis Hoskins. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Moody, Wayne Moody, Allen Hailey, Rickey Williamson, and the members of the Men’s Sunday School class at Good Hope Church. Memorials in honor of James may be given to The Way Mission Fund, P. O. Box 1123, 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.

Teresa Teters Eaton

Teresa (Tere’) Annette Teters Eaton, 53, of Rosharon Texas, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.


Graveside service will be held Friday, September 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Doty Springs Cemetery, 2491 Attala Road 5205, Ethel, MS, 39067.

She was born February 11, 1966, to Max & Faye Teters in Roswell, New Mexico. She earned several degrees in her life including Business Administration at Tyler Junior College, Marketing at Texas A & M University, and her Secondary Education degree at Sam Houston State University. She became a teacher and taught at different school districts in the area, Stafford MSD, Columbia-Brazoria ISD, Angleton ISD, and Brazosport ISD. She was currently teaching science at Freeport Intermediate school.

Left to cherish her memory is her father, Max Teters, her husband, Danny Eaton, her daughters, Sarah, Patricia, and Gina Eaton as well as her brother Darren Teters & wife Robbie, with their children Darrien and Preston.

Mary Reed Williamson

Mary Reed Williamson, age 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at NHC Scott in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday, September 26 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Gordy and Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at Harmony Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mary was born October 13, 1936, to W. T. and Annie Maye White Reed in Winston County. She was a faithful member of Harmony Baptist Church where she served as church librarian and taught Sunday School for many years. She and her late husband, Marvle, enjoyed serving as the Senior Adult leaders planning Christmas banquets, trips, and activities to keep everyone busy. Mary enjoyed any outdoor activities especially gardening, working in her flowers, putting up vegetables from the garden, and picking her fruit bushes. She served as the church librarian for many years and her grandchildren enjoyed choosing books for her to read to them. After retiring from her job at Angelica Pants Factory, she decided to apply for a job as a “flagger” with a road crew as they built the bridge over Nanih Creek on Highway 397. She was hired, and after completion, anytime this bridge was crossed it was always referred to as “Momma Mary’s” bridge. When her grandchildren were visiting or kids she occasionally kept in her home, they always enjoyed the waffles she made for them. It wasn’t necessarily the waffles themselves but eating them in her house at her bar created a fond memory for them.

Mary is survived by her daughter Melissa Gordy and husband Rev. Tony Gordy of Lawrenceburg. One of her greatest joys was being “Momma Mary” to her grandchildren: Melodie and Brett Ellis; Joshua “Buck” and Kayla Gordy; and Michelle and Zach Davis. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing three great-grandchildren: Emma Gordy, Trenton Brown, and Alayla Baxter. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years George Marvle Williamson; her parents; and her brother James Thaddaeus Reed.

Serving as pallbearers are Mark Beasley, Steve Blackwell, Zach Davis, Brett Ellis, Joshua “Buck” Gordy, Jerry Kemp, Ricky Morgan, and Brian Stafford. The family requests that memorials be given to Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o David Holder, 11755 Highway 397, Louisville, MS 39339 or to Deerfield Baptist Church Building Fund, 4200 Waynesboro Highway, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.

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.

Cliff Sanders

Cliff Sanders, 39, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 20, 2019, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, September 21, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 22 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Keen and Rev. Shayne Martin officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Perkinsville Cemetery.

Cliff was born in Winston County on December 11, 1979. He was a graduate of Nanih Waiya Attendance Center Class of 1998 and he attended East Mississippi Community College at Mayhew. Anyone who met Cliff quickly realized that he was an avid Ole Miss fan! Cliff was a man of strong faith and an unending love for his family. He had a unique ability to “spin a yarn about the good ole days” and you knew you were special to him when he wrote you a birthday tribute on Facebook. Cliff, a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, had recently transitioned his membership to The Way Community Church. He was employed by Kloeckner Metals as a fabricator.

Cliff is survived by his loving wife of 16 years Lindsey Keen Sanders; and his children: Cooper Sanders, Hunter Cole Sanders, and his Little Princess. He is also survived by his parents Mitch and Shirley Sanders; his brother Brian Sanders and wife Laura; and his grandfather Bill Robinson. He also leaves behind his in-laws Bro. David and Kim Keen and his sister-in-law Laney Keen Barrett and husband Justin. Also left to mourn his passing is a host of extended family including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Minnie Robinson; and his paternal grandparents Ivan Sanders and Louise Sanders Mitchell.

Serving as pallbearers are Eric Adcock, Justin Barrett, Jared Cockrell, Odie Keen, Grant Mayo, Chris Moody, and Virgil Rodgers. Memorials in honor of Cliff may be given to The Way Mission Fund, P. O. Box 1123, 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.

Safronia Knowles

Mrs. Safronia Knowles, 65, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at her Residence. Funeral Service will be Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Mount Olive Church of God In Christ, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, 4:30 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Knowles, will be reposed in the Church on Sunday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Oliver Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mary E. Price

Graveside services for Ms. Mary E. Price were held at 10 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. Rev. Michael Wells and Rev. John E. Stephens will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services in charge.

Ms. Price, 89, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. She lived in Stallo Community most of her life. She was a certified nursing assistant. Her hobbies include cooking, and taking care of others. Ms. Price was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church.

Preceded in death: Parents, Ernest Taylor and Ethel Moss Taylor; Husband, Johnnie Price; Sister, Margaret Taylor; Brothers, Bill Taylor and Olyn Taylor.

Survivors: Son, Kenny Price of Stallo; Sister, Carolyn Barksdale of Huntsville, AL; (3) Grandchildren; Wayne Price, Nicole Weaver and Tiffany Backinger; (1) Great-Grandchild, Hank Backinger; Numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Chad Goodin

Henry “Chad” Goodin was born in Louisville, MS, on January 28, 1968, and entered into rest on September 18, 2019, at his residence in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 21st, at Coye Assembly of God, with Rev. Lee Watson, Rev. Ryan Farmer, Rev. Achan Dufrene, and Rev. Eugene Duran officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, and Saturday at the church one hour before service time. Interment will be in Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery.

Chad was the owner of Goodin Custom Construction and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Coye Assembly of God.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Jackie Goodin of Louisville, his mother Judy Goodin of Louisville, his children Austin, Justin, and Kalee Goodin of Ackerman, DeAnna Swearingen of Tupelo, Allyson (Sam) Mussa of Tupelo, and Caleb (Jenny) Swearingen of West, his grandmother, Ruby Rogers of Louisville, his brother Brad Goodin of Louisville, his sister Kimberly (Daniel) Robertson of Louisville his grandchildren Chandlor Swearingen, Ashton Smith, Jaclyn Presley, Kaleigh Swearingen, Amera Musa, Mia Musa, and Piper Smith and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and best friend, Bruce Goodin.

The family would like to extend a thank you to JoAnn Rounsaville and the staff of Quality Hospice for the care they provided to Chad. Thank you to Pastor Michael Wells, the nursing staff, and especially his primary nurse, Carol Marie.

Pallbearers will be Mike Robertson, Tim Hobby, Chandler Robertson, Camden Robertson, Shane Mottl, Curtis Quinn, Chris Herring and John Dempsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy McKinley, Sandy Harris, Garry Hughes, Bobby Moody and Todd McKee.

Memorials may be made to Quality Hospice Care, 340 Byrd Avenue, Philadelphia, MS, 39350.

Ayden Tremain Gill

Baby Boy Ayden Tremain Gill, 3 Months and 7 Days old, of Jackson, Mississippi, son of : Jeremy and Larisha Gill, passed on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at 11 a.m., from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Zion Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Frank Morgan

Mr. Frank Larry Morgan, 76, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 21st, at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church in Choctaw County, with Rev. Scott Phillips and Rev. Owen Gordon, Jr., officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 

Jimmie Nelson Maury

Mr. Jimmie Nelson Maury, 56, passed on Monday, September 16, 2019, in Winston County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Center Hill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Maury, 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.

Lessie B Sanders

Mrs. Lessie B Sanders, 89, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Bethel M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Prospect Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Raleigh Sinatra Holmes

Mr. Raleigh Sinatra Holmes, 71, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel, with Burial in the New Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Ruby Jean Yarbrough

Mrs. Ruby Jean Yarbrough, 81, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at the Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Union Chapel M. B. Church, Louisville, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Yarbrough, will be placed in the Church on Sunday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Lamar Webb

Jerry Lamar Webb, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, September 14 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Dowd and Rev. Charles Rook officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, September 14, from 1 p.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jerry was born in Winston County on January 16, 1940, to Walter and Vida Edwards Webb. Being one of 10 children, Jerry had a work ethic like no other. He started his career as an electrician at many companies ranging from Fair Company, Triplett Electric, Brown and Root, Weyerhaeuser, as well as others before starting Webb Electric. When not working, Jerry loved fishing, farming, and being with his family.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 44 years Judy Gully Webb; and his children: Lynn (Scotty) Williamson; Patty Webb (wife of the late Jerry Webb, Jr.); Natalie (Philip) Ming; and David (Leigh Ann) Gully. He leaves behind his siblings: Janice Carter (wife of the late John Carter); Ruth (Don) Kitzelman; Libby (wife of the late David Farish); Charlotte (Larry) McCullough; and Billy Joe (Charlene) Webb; as well as two sisters-in-law Doris Webb (wife of the late Major Webb) and Etyol Webb (wife of the late James Bryan Webb). One of his greatest joys was being “Granddaddy” to his eight grandchildren: Kaitlin (Ryan) Furby, Scott (Esther) Ming, James Gully, Sam Gully, Noah Corcoran, Ashley Williamson, Marion Ming, and Amelia Gully. He dearly loved his great-grands Jozee, Reed, and Xander Furby, Grace Ming, and Jackson and Emmett Gully. He was preceded in death by his son Jerry Webb, Jr.; his parents; his brothers Preston, Major, James Bryan Webb, and his sister Walterine (Fred) Tucker.

Serving as pallbearers are Scott Ming, James Gully, Sam Gully, Noah Corcoran, Gerald Webb, Ken Carter, Terry Carter, and B. J. Webb.

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.

Gloria Reed Nowell

Mrs. Gloria Reed Nowell, 85, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2019, at her home in the Nanih Waiya community. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 14th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Lundy and Rev. David Addy officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nowell was born December 29, 1933, in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. In addition to being a homemaker, she loved working in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha Myers Palmer and Theron Palmer; her husbands, Ben Reed and Nolan Nowell; one grandson, Eric Weaver; one brother, Travis Palmer; and two sisters, Louise Gregory and Melba Ball.

She is survived by her children, Pam Weaver of Louisville, Patti (Mark) Gaddis of Forest, MS, Perry Reed of Augusta, GA, and Paul (Judy) Reed of Mobile, AL; her special niece, Jamie (David) King of Louisville; three brothers, J.W. Palmer of Louisville, Jimmy Palmer of Florida, and Billy Palmer of Florida; her grandchildren, Josh (Courtney) Weaver, Luke (Raquel) Reed, Laura Reed, Leigh Reed Stewart, Chase Gaddis, Reed Gaddis, Ben Reed, and Demi Reed; great grandchildren, Zaid Stewart, Sadie Grae Stewart, and Scarlett Rae Weaver; a host of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog Bo.

Pallbearers will be Josh Weaver, Luke Reed, Chase Gaddis, Reed Gaddis, Ben Reed, and Quinn Michael Hill. Honorary pallbearers are Greg King and Eric Weaver, her guardian angels.

Larry Spence

John Larry Spence, 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his residence in Winston County. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Larry was born April 4, 1951, to Allen and Olene Hamill Spence. He was a graduate of Louisville High School Class of 1969. Larry enjoyed watching football, especially Ole Miss and Mississippi State. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and cooking out. Larry answered the call of his country by serving for several years in the National Guard and he was a Mason.

Larry is survived by his wife Carolyn Spence; and three sons: Alan Spence, Chris Spence, and Tyler Strong. He is also survived by two sisters Janice Spence Love and Shirley Spence Miller; and his brother Jimmy Spence and wife Martha. One of his greatest joys was being “Pow Pow” to his five grandchildren whom he dearly loved: Austin Spence, Alysia Spence, Lexie Gray, Ava Strong, and Ryleigh Maycock. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends all of whom loved him so much. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister Barbara Spence Cherry.

Memorials in honor of Larry may be given to Nowell Massey Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

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.

Mack Paul King

Mack Paul King, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, September 12, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 13 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville with Rev. Mark Mayo officiating assisted by Jon White and James Whitehead. Interment will follow in Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mack Paul was born in Winston County on May 31, 1936, to Clois and Betty Crocker King. He was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church of Louisville. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing. Mack Paul was a business owner in the construction industry and he answered the call of his country by serving in the National Guard. He dearly loved his family and was so good to be the first to help others.

Mack Paul is survived by his daughter, LeAnne King Cheatham and husband Robert of Newnan, Georgia; and his son Kevin King and wife Rhonda of Louisville. He also leaves behind his sister Betty Whitehead Sullivan and husband T. P.; and brother David King and wife Jamie all of Louisville. Mack Paul is survived by two sisters-in-law Pat Blanton and Paula Blanton. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw” to his four grandchildren: Caroline Cheatham Everett (John); Matthew Cheatham; Kimberley King Sharp (Justin); and Kathryn King White (Jon). “Papaw” loved his great-grands, Paul Michael Sharp and Collins Sharp and Jon Parker White. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Bobbie Nell King; his parents; and siblings James King, Cliff King, William King, and Doris Smith.

Serving as pallbearers are Lance Blanton, Matthew Cheatham, John Everett, Richard King, Justin Sharp, and Scotty Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy King and Greg King. Memorial contributions honoring Mack Paul may be given to Murphy Creek Baptist Church, 5420 Bond 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.

Kimberly Ann Kelly

Miss Kimberly Ann Kelly, 41, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Miss Kelly, 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.

Joyce Varner

Joyce Jackson Varner, 91, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the Choctaw County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, September 13, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Pam Varner Woodson and Rev. Danny Irving officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery

Mrs. Varner was born July 18, 1928, to Bernice Boone and Velma Crowson Jackson in Sturgis, Mississippi. Joyce attended Sturgis School and Wood Junior College where she loved to play basketball. She was young when she became a Christian and was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Varner served as treasurer for Antioch Baptist Church for countless years as well as treasurer for the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery fund in her later years. Joyce and Louis Varner stood as pillars at Antioch Baptist Church and an example for anyone who sought to serve the Lord. Joyce loved gospel hymns and encouraged her children to participate in church music.

Two of Mrs. Varner’s favorite roles in life were being wife to Louis Jr. Varner and mother to Dannell, Jackie, Pam, Robert and Robin. She stated at one point that the happiest day of her life was “when I marred dad.” They were together for 69 years when Louis passed away in 2016. She enjoyed flowers, hunting, and fishing. She was fun loving and enjoyed a great laugh. Mrs. Varner worked from time to time in retail. Joyce was gifted in hospitality, baking and cooking for family and friends throughout her lifetime.

Mrs. Varner loved her family dearly. She is survived by her children Dannell Irving (Jimmy); Jackie Ganann (Billy); Pam Woodson (Barry Fortenberry); Robert Varner (Carolyn); and Robin Ballard (Chris). One of her greatest joys was being “Mamaw” to her fifteen grandchildren: Chris Stephenson (Amy); Ryan Irving (Whitney); Candace Stephenson; Kasie Ganann Baxter (Benji); Karla Ganann Raines (Tony Mark); Kylie Ganann Stanford; Jessica Woodson Wade (Matt); Daniel Woodson, Lauren Woodson Armstrong (Weston); Brent Varner (Madison); Leslie Varner Bustin (Cameron); Bryce Varner; Dillon Ballard; Lana Ballard; Jena Ballard. Also left to mourn the passing of their “Mamaw” are fifteen great-grandchildren; James Irving, Shepard Irving, Christopher Dean; Rowan Dean, Henley Baxter, Logan Raines, Karder Raines, Kimber Raines, Bella Stanford, Knox Stanford, Kandler Stanford, Ryan Wade, Lillian Wade, Paisley Woodson and soon to be Olivia (Livi) Varner Armstong due in December. She is also survived by a brother, Bob Jackson, and a sister Janice Robbins.

Mrs. Varner was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Jr. Varner, her parents, Bernice and Velma Jackson; her parents-in-law Theodore and Jessie Varner, three brothers, Aurie, Bre, and Dan; one grandson, Walter Brent Stanford, Jr., and one great-grandson, Mark Raines.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to The Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Butch Miller, 32220 Highway 25 North, Sturgis, MS 39769

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.

Melvin Glen Hall

Mr. Melvin Glen Hall, 77, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Bethel M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Hall will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Bethsalem Church Cemetery, Reform, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Robert Hugh Dendy

Robert Hugh Dendy passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at St. Dominique Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was 88 years old. Mr. Dendy was born June 25, 1931, in Montgomery County, MS, to Choyce and Mary Ethel(Jeffcoat) Dendy.

Services will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at French Camp Baptist Church, in French Camp, MS, with Rev. Alex Lawson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. service time, at French Camp Baptist Church, French Camp, MS. Burial will follow in French Camp Cemetery.

Mr. Dendy is survived by 1 son, Bobby Dendy(Ronnie) of French Camp, MS, 1 sister, Juanice Wood of Stewart, MS, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Dendy is preceded in death by his wife, Janie, his parents, 1 daughter, 1 brother, and 5 sisters.

Russell B. “Rusty” King

Russell Burbage "Rusty" King passed through the gates of Heaven on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo.

Rusty was born on April 21, 1959 in Ackerman, Mississippi to C.B. (Red) and Mae (Perry) King. Rusty was a gifted musician, beginning to play the piano at the age of 4. He enjoyed singing and playing for others everywhere he went, both privately and publicly. As a youth he and his friends formed a gospel group, The Chester Quartet, and performed all over the state. Rusty graduated from Ackerman High School in 1977. He later attended Wood Junior College in Mathiston, Mississippi, before transferring to the Lowenberg School of Nursing at Memphis State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 1982. During his studies, he completed his internship with Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. After working at various hospitals in the Memphis area, Rusty received a Masters of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University in 1995. He was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing at Arkansas State. After leaving Memphis he became a professor of Nursing at Pensacola (FL) Community College, and then transferred to Mississippi University for Women, where he instructed students clinical and robotic patient simulation. He retired from MUW in 2017. Rusty was also an active member of University Baptist Church in Starkville.

He leaves behind his loving partner of 30 years, David Ellington of Ackerman; mother, Mae King of Ackerman; brother, Mike (Ann) King of Ackerman; sister, Pam (Woody) Simpson of Ackerman; three beloved dogs, Minnie, Jax, and Tyson; seven nieces and nephews, as well as several great-nieces and nephews, and many good friends and colleagues.

Rusty is predeceased by his father, C.B. (Red) King of Ackerman; and brother, Frank King, also of Ackerman.

Visitation services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman on Tuesday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with funeral services to follow, and internment at South Union Methodist Cemetery. Memorials may be made University Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5371, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or to the Oktibbeha County Humane Society, 510 Industrial Road Park, Starkville, MS 39759.

William "Bill" Johnson

William “Bill” Johnson, 93, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ed Casteel officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Park Cemetery.

William was born July 16, 1926, to Henry and Willie Mae Smyth Johnson. He was a member of the Louisville Church of Christ where he served as treasurer. Later, he became a member of the Ackerman Church of Christ. William was strongly involved in any church activities regardless of what needed to be done. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army during World War II. Following the war, he worked in logging in Honduras and in automotive plants in Detroit, Michigan. Later after returning to Louisville, he worked for more than 40 years at Taylor Machine Works retiring as a supervisor. William enjoyed hunting, was a certified mechanic, and general handyman around the house but his first love was gardening.

William is survived by his daughter Glenda Johnson of Louisville. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Terry; and two brothers Walter “Dub” Johnson and wife Lou; and Elbert Johnson all of Louisville. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Ila Johnson; his parents; and three siblings Helen Clytee Rush, Christine “Bitsy” Cannizaro, and Hubert Johnson.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Cannizaro, Pete Johnson, Stan Johnson, Pat Rush, Clark Sullivan, and Jeff Terry. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Miller and Johnny Woodward. Memorials in honor of William may be given to Ackerman Church of Christ.

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.

Anthony Fondren

Anthony Fondren passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at his residence in Mathiston, MS. He was 41 years old. Mr. Fondren was born June 23, 1978, in Maben, MS, to Ronald Craig and Bobbie Jo(Holditch) Fondren.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Coleman Funeral Home, in Ackerman, MS, with Rev. Todd Chesser officiating. Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery near Mathiston, MS.

Mr. Fondren is survived by his wife, Michelle(Langford) Fondren of Mathiston, MS, his mother, Bobbie Joe Peacock of Mathiston, MS, 2 daughters, Carly and Blair Fondren, both of Mathiston, MS, 1 sister, Katrina McClelland of Mathiston, MS, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Debbie Langford of Ackerman, MS.

Mr. Fondren is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Craig Fondren.

Myrtle Thompson

Mrs. Myrtle Thompson, 93, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Monday, September 2, 2019, at the Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Thompson, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Robert Earl Madison

Mr. Robert Earl Madison, 76, of Louisville, Mississippi, formerly of Kemper County Mississippi, passed on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Anderson Jackson, Sr., Memorial Cemetery, Preston, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Rosie Mae Williams

Mrs. Rosie Mae Williams, 60, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, August 30, 2019, in Winston County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Mount Bell Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams, 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.