Graveside service for Mrs. Polly Ann Massey will be held at 2 PM Monday, August 31, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Gene Higginbotham and Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. There will be no visitation. John E. Stephens Chapel in charge.
Mrs. Massey, 84, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Baptist Leake Hospital in Carthage, MS. She has lived in Neshoba County all of her life. She retired from U.S. Electrical Motors. Her hobbies include crocheting and camping. Mrs. Massey was a member of East Philadelphia Baptist Church.
Preceded in death: Parents, Tann Yates and Ruth Kirby Yates; Sisters, June McKay and Pearline Williams; Brother, Rudolph Yates; Stepson, Keith Massey.
Survivors: Husband, Kenneth Massey of Philadelphia; Sons, Ricky McKay (Kathy) of Collinsville and Donny Massey (Norma) of Philadelphia; Step-daughter-in-law, Lisa Massey; Sisters, Mickey Mantle of Jackson, Mattie Humphries (Wallace) of Louisville and Nancy Hancock of Jackson; Brother, Claude Yates (Myrtis) of Philadelphia; (7) Grandchildren; (14) Great-Grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Terry Humphries, Randy Ponder, Nathan Yates, Mark Yates, Michael Lee Buffington and Billy Tinsley.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Barbara Louise Livingston
Mrs. Barbara Louise Livingston, 70, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 1st, at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.
Mrs. Livingston was born on August 31, 1949, in Louisville, MS. She was a 1967 graduate of Nanih Waiya High School. She began her working career at Louisville Pants Factory, and later worked at TRW, and Richardson Molding in Philadelphia, MS. Most recently, she was a K4 teacher at Tot Spot in Nanih Waiya. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, and was proud to be an organ donor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and A. Z. Smith; and a sister, Dorothy Kerr.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lawrence Livingston; a daughter, Penny (William) Young of Louisville; three sisters, Doris Jean McIntosh of Melrose, FL, Linda Mills, and Sandra Fay Wiggins, both of Louisville; a brother, James Howard Smith of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren, Whitney Michelle Jenkins, Lacy (Cody) Howard, Blake Young, and Jack Young; and two great grandchildren, Greyce Harris and Avery Claire Smith.
Pallbearers will be William Young, Blake Young, Cody Howard, Jim Eaves, Cody Warren, and Quinn Hodge. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Young and Tim Eaves.
Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Childrens Hospital or St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
Jasper Commer
Mr. Commer, 91, of Neshoba County, died at his home on Friday, August 28, 2020.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Neshoba County and farmed the early part of his life. He worked at Wells Lamont for a few years, then Sheller Globe School Bus Manufacturer until 1973, then he started his own business “ Triple Commer Logging” where he was contracted out for Weyerhaeuser for 30 years and was currently contracted for B & G Wood Products. Between his logging business, cattle farming and his gardening, where he was well known for sharing his vegetables with his friends, neighbors and family, especially his running okra, made him never want to retire.
Mr. Commer had a love for music early in life and taught many singing schools throughout his life. He was in a quartet with his wife and two close friends for many years and sang at many funerals. He served on the boards at East Mississippi Livestock Association, Neshoba Gin Association, The Cattlemans Association , Mars Hill Cemetery Committee and was a member of The Mississippi Loggers Association.
Mr. Commer was one of a kind. He and his wife Dorothy raised four children whom he dearly loved and taught them strong family beliefs, morals and integrity. He loved his family very much and would do anything to try and help whoever needed him. Mr. Commer was a member of Mars Hill Pentecostal Church where he served as superintendent, Sunday school teacher and song leader. He loved his church and church family.
Survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy Commer; children, Donnie (Faron) Commer, Terry (Tammie) Commer, Betty (Jimmy) Kirkland and Pam Manning; grandsons, Jeffrey (Morgan) Kirkland, Josh and Trevor Commer, Randy Carl Arledge, Nathan (Lacey) Commer and Donald Joe (Vanessa) Nowell; grand daughters, Emily Commer (Stuart) Ingram, Dianne Commer (Bryan) Madison and Flame(Mark) Coker; Great-grandsons, Colton Ingram, Trenton and Jacob Kirkland, Jay Dee Madison, Jasper, Jake and Colt Commer, Christian Soriano and Gable Coker; great-granddaughters, Makaela and Abba Ingram, Callie Commer, Bindi and Vivien Coker, Allie Grace and Ivey Kate Commer, Minnie and Lyra Nowell; great-Great-grandson, James Avery Hoskins.
Mr. Commer was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Minnie Lee Burkes Commer; brother, Burlon Commer; sister, Eloise Commer Adcock; son-in-laws, Donald Nowell and Wendell Manning.
Pallbearers are Jeffrey Kirkland, Donald Joe Nowell, Trevor , Nathan, and Josh Commer, Randy Carl Arledge.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Lindsay Leigh Stevens
Ms. Lindsay Leigh Stevens, 38, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at her home in the Nanih Waiya community of Winston County. She was born October 28, 1981, in Winter Park, FL. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her father, David Vinson of Orlando, FL; her mother, Vicki Vinson, and her partner, Cynthia McGee of Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Emily Stevens of Louisville; two sons, Connor Stevens of Louisville, and Paul Stevens of Atlanta, GA; and a sister, Callie Vinson of Chicago, IL.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date in Atlanta.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Maiya Jaleel McDonald
Miss Maiya Jaleel McDonald, 25, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Winston County from an auto accident. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Frances Vaughn Evans
Mrs. Frances Vaughn Evans, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at her home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 29th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Dr. Jimmy Porter officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frances was born on April 27, 1943, in Winona, MS, to Velma and Howard A. Vaughn. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School, and was retired as a department manager from Wal-Mart. She had a special love for children, and cared for and loved many in her years as director of the nursery at First Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Martha Lynn Vaughn and Dorothy Welch; and three brothers, Larry Vaughn, Howard Vaughn, and Jessie Wayne Vaughn.
Frances is survived by her husband of 55 years, Herbert Evans of Louisville; two daughters, Tracey (Michael) Fulton of Mocksville, NC, and Stephanie (Chris) Cheatham of Philadelphia, MS; a son, Stephen Hope Evans of Dallas, TX; a sister, Faye Wiltshire of Blackhawk, MS; a brother, Paul Vaughn of Madison, MS; 5 grandchildren, Garrett Fulton, Leslie Fulton Early, Cody Cheatham, Casea Cheatham, and Cate Cheatham; and three great grandchildren, Autumn Fulton, Emma Grace Fulton, and Weston Cheatham.
Memorials may be made to the children’s ministry at First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 547, Louisville, MS, 39339.
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Carol Farish Vickers
A private graveside service was held Friday [August 21] at Cedarlawn Cemetery in Philadelphia for Carol Farish Vickers of Decatur, who died August 19, 2020.
Rev. Walton Jones, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Starkville, officiated. Milling Funeral Home in Union was in charge of the service.
A well-known quilter and author, Vicker’s professional talent and greatest career achievement were as a classroom English teacher in the Decatur public schools from 1966-1982 and as an instructor at East Central Community College from 1983 until her 1992 retirement. She had a true passion for developing the minds of not only young learners, but also adults. Toward the end of her career, she gave many older learners a brighter future through her Adult Basic Education and GED preparation courses and once said, “That’s what I do; try to build their confidence and tell them ‘you can do this.’”
A three-time Star Teacher at DHS, she was very involved with her students outside the classroom as well, serving as a high school Beta Club and class sponsor, and as a coach for the national Boys’ State Spelling Championship. She later was an ECCC yearbook advisor and tutor for the men’s basketball team. In 1974, she was named a national Outstanding Young Educator and, in 1983, became a U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholar Teacher. Delta Kappa Gamma and Daughters of the American Revolution were among the professional and civic organizations in which she held officer positions.
Born in Hazlehurst, Vickers grew up in the Stallo community in north Neshoba County and graduated “across the line” from Winston County’s Noxapater High School where she was named the “Sweetheart” of the Future Farmers of America organization. She then graduated from East Central Community College in 1958 where she met her husband of 59 years, the late Ovid Vickers, who was in his early years as an English instructor. She also received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Taught to quilt by her mother at a young age, she developed and maintained a passionate interest in the history of quilts and was a member of the Mississippi Quilt Association. In 1994, she was appointed chair of MQA’s Mississippi Heritage Quilt Project which documented more than 1,600 quilts made prior to 1945 with the research culminating in the book Mississippi Quilts that includes an introduction by Vickers. The project also became the backdrop for the book Threading The Generations which she co-authored.
Prior to this in 1984, Vickers and her mother were invited by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to represent the state’s quilters in the Mississippi Pavilion at the New Orleans World’s Fair. With traditional quilting frames, they exhibited their skills and discussed the pastime with visitors from around the world. She attended MQA’s organizational meeting in 1991 and traveled the state for this group and the Mississippi Humanities Council sharing her knowledge of quilting and its history. She even penned a children’s book in 1998 called The Llama’s Pajamas about a fictional pack animal and its attachment to a quilt.
Other activities she enjoyed were reading, antiquing and collecting, and she donated her extensive compilation of Little Golden Books to the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at USM. Because of her curiosity with historic places, she traveled many times overseas and was fascinated by the extraordinary churches. In Decatur, she was an active member in Decatur United Methodist Church throughout her adult life, serving on several committees and leading the women’s group and a Sunday School class.
An avid sports fan, Vickers especially took pleasure in cheering for the underdog team in college athletics and also was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Every year, she looked forward to spending time with family and friends at the Obe’s Acres cabin at the Neshoba County Fair, but her most constant activity was accompanying her husband to his many speaking engagements around the state and region. She also was his editor, critic and closest friend.
Predeceased by her husband who died in March and her sister, Sue who died in 2019, she is survived by two sisters, Becky Smith of Louisville, and Peggy Tucker of Waco, Texas; a brother, Obe R. Farish of Dothan, Alabama; three children, Nona Vickers of Birmingham, Alabama; Harriet Vickers Laird of Starkville; and Ovid Vickers III of Raymond, along with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Maj. Jon Creel Jr, of Whispering Pines, North Carolina; Jerry Smith of Louisville; Matthew Smith of Starkville; and David Addy, Rick Smith and Randall Lee of Decatur.
Rev. Walton Jones, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Starkville, officiated. Milling Funeral Home in Union was in charge of the service.
A well-known quilter and author, Vicker’s professional talent and greatest career achievement were as a classroom English teacher in the Decatur public schools from 1966-1982 and as an instructor at East Central Community College from 1983 until her 1992 retirement. She had a true passion for developing the minds of not only young learners, but also adults. Toward the end of her career, she gave many older learners a brighter future through her Adult Basic Education and GED preparation courses and once said, “That’s what I do; try to build their confidence and tell them ‘you can do this.’”
A three-time Star Teacher at DHS, she was very involved with her students outside the classroom as well, serving as a high school Beta Club and class sponsor, and as a coach for the national Boys’ State Spelling Championship. She later was an ECCC yearbook advisor and tutor for the men’s basketball team. In 1974, she was named a national Outstanding Young Educator and, in 1983, became a U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholar Teacher. Delta Kappa Gamma and Daughters of the American Revolution were among the professional and civic organizations in which she held officer positions.
Born in Hazlehurst, Vickers grew up in the Stallo community in north Neshoba County and graduated “across the line” from Winston County’s Noxapater High School where she was named the “Sweetheart” of the Future Farmers of America organization. She then graduated from East Central Community College in 1958 where she met her husband of 59 years, the late Ovid Vickers, who was in his early years as an English instructor. She also received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Taught to quilt by her mother at a young age, she developed and maintained a passionate interest in the history of quilts and was a member of the Mississippi Quilt Association. In 1994, she was appointed chair of MQA’s Mississippi Heritage Quilt Project which documented more than 1,600 quilts made prior to 1945 with the research culminating in the book Mississippi Quilts that includes an introduction by Vickers. The project also became the backdrop for the book Threading The Generations which she co-authored.
Prior to this in 1984, Vickers and her mother were invited by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to represent the state’s quilters in the Mississippi Pavilion at the New Orleans World’s Fair. With traditional quilting frames, they exhibited their skills and discussed the pastime with visitors from around the world. She attended MQA’s organizational meeting in 1991 and traveled the state for this group and the Mississippi Humanities Council sharing her knowledge of quilting and its history. She even penned a children’s book in 1998 called The Llama’s Pajamas about a fictional pack animal and its attachment to a quilt.
Other activities she enjoyed were reading, antiquing and collecting, and she donated her extensive compilation of Little Golden Books to the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at USM. Because of her curiosity with historic places, she traveled many times overseas and was fascinated by the extraordinary churches. In Decatur, she was an active member in Decatur United Methodist Church throughout her adult life, serving on several committees and leading the women’s group and a Sunday School class.
An avid sports fan, Vickers especially took pleasure in cheering for the underdog team in college athletics and also was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Every year, she looked forward to spending time with family and friends at the Obe’s Acres cabin at the Neshoba County Fair, but her most constant activity was accompanying her husband to his many speaking engagements around the state and region. She also was his editor, critic and closest friend.
Predeceased by her husband who died in March and her sister, Sue who died in 2019, she is survived by two sisters, Becky Smith of Louisville, and Peggy Tucker of Waco, Texas; a brother, Obe R. Farish of Dothan, Alabama; three children, Nona Vickers of Birmingham, Alabama; Harriet Vickers Laird of Starkville; and Ovid Vickers III of Raymond, along with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Maj. Jon Creel Jr, of Whispering Pines, North Carolina; Jerry Smith of Louisville; Matthew Smith of Starkville; and David Addy, Rick Smith and Randall Lee of Decatur.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ovid S. and Carol F. Vickers Scholarship through the ECCC Foundation, P. O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327.
Denise Betts
Denise W. Betts passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center, in West Point, MS. She was born September 7, 1935, in Oktibbeha County, MS, to Charles S. and Edna E. (Tomlinson) Whitt. She was 84 years old. Mrs. Betts was a retired Walmart associate.
Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Dickie Bryan will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike McManus, Jason McManus, Conner Haygood, Ronnie Englemann, Kaleb Englemann, and Randle Prisock.
Mrs. Betts is survived by 2 sons, Jimmy(Reba) Betts of Starkville, MS, Bobby(Ann) Betts of Starkville, MS, 2 daughters, Patricia(Roy) McManus of Carriere, MS, Donna(Bill) Lott of Starkville, MS, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Robert Betts, and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 545 Frye Rd., Starkville, MS, 39759.
Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Dickie Bryan will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike McManus, Jason McManus, Conner Haygood, Ronnie Englemann, Kaleb Englemann, and Randle Prisock.
Mrs. Betts is survived by 2 sons, Jimmy(Reba) Betts of Starkville, MS, Bobby(Ann) Betts of Starkville, MS, 2 daughters, Patricia(Roy) McManus of Carriere, MS, Donna(Bill) Lott of Starkville, MS, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Robert Betts, and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 545 Frye Rd., Starkville, MS, 39759.
Sullivan Junior Worthy
Sullivan Junior Worthy, 60, of Pascagoula, Mississippi, formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, August 17, 2020, at his home. Graveside service was held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Mount Calvary Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Willie Jimmie Roland
Graveside service for Willie Jimmie Roland will be held Saturday, August, 22, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. from New Bethel Cemetery in Neshoba County with Rev. Curt Pace officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Roland, 81, of Pearl, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.
A native of Scott County, MS, he lived in Morton, MS, in early years, and was a longtime resident of Hinds and Rankin counties. He loved to hunt and fish. He worked in engineering/hydraulics at Eaton, Inc. Mr. Roland was a member of Pearson Road Baptist Church in Pearl.
Survivors include two sons, Sean Roland of Jackson and Jimmy Roland (Lana) of Louisville; grandchildren, Cody Roland, Kristen Roland Fulce, Larry Roland, Jesse Roland; great-grandchildren, Logan Fulce and Hannah Beth Roland; brother, Tommy Roland of Pearl, MS; sisters, Virginia Garver of Brandon, MS, Thelma Williamson of Crystal Springs; sisters-in-law, Inez Smith of Ridgeland, Linda Thompson and Opal Roland, both of Brandon; numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
Mr. Roland was preceded in death by wife, Janie Roland; parents, William and Jennie Roland; brothers, Daniel Roland and Austin Roland; sister, Caroline Mohon.
Sandra Paula Harris
Sandra Paula Harris, 63, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Anderson South Hospital, Meridian, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2 p.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Jessie Mae Liddell
Mrs. Jessie Mae Liddell, 80, of Macon, Mississippi, passed on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Sanctuary Hospice, Tupelo, MS. Graveside service will be Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., from New Prospect Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Robert Daniel "Bob" Johns
Robert Daniel “Bob” Johns, age 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Tuesday evening, August 18, 2020. Funeral services will be held at Poplar Flat Baptist Church on Thursday August 20 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Doug Wise officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Jonathan Peeples officiating. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.
Bob was born March 7, 1938, to Dossie and Vera Mae Johns in Winston County, Mississippi. He was raised to fear The Lord, love his family, help his neighbors, and serve his country. He grew up working with his sister Dell and brothers Joe and Dobbin. They learned early in life that there was nothing coming their way that they did not earn and that nothing could happen that they and God could not fix. He attended school as a boy at Rocky Hill School and graduated from Louisville High School in 1956. Bob married his love Frankie Parker in 1959. They built their home in 1965 and raised three daughters: Melinda, Tammie, and Deborah. Bob worked at T. Z. Brown Machining before being hired as employee number 1 at Georgia Pacific Corporation Particle Board Division in 1966 as a millwright. He was a welder and could fix or build anything. He was a tenured member of the Mississippi Army National Guard where he served as a cook. Many men remember his ability to cook delicious full-course meals. He was activated during US Operation Desert Storm and retired from his service in the Armed Forces following the conflict ending. A proud veteran, he loved his fellow veteran members and as a lifelong Baptist he dearly loved his church members and especially his men’s fellowship groups. Bob loved to host a cooking and fry fish, deer steak, or a mess of chitterlings as long as there were a lot of people and plenty of food. He will be sorely missed by his many dear friends and family whom he loved and who loved him as well.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Frankie Johns of Louisville. Left to mourn his passing along with Frankie is their three daughters: Melinda Richardson and husband Johnny, Tammie Cherry and husband Billy, and Deborah Halfacre and husband Paul. Among his greatest joys was being “Daddy Bob” to his eight grandchildren: Kendra Johns, Robert Johns, Jon (Meredith) Cherry, Addison (Justin) Jones, Kari, Ethan, Daniel, and Hagan Halfacre. He also has six great-grandchildren: C. J., Marlei, Sawyer, Micah, Avey Clayton, and Kyleighe Ray. He is also survived by two brothers Joe D. (Gloria) Johns and Doyce “Dobbin” (Carolyn) Johns, and his sister Dell Gillett, his nieces Brenda Donald, Cassandra Fulton, Kelli Agent, Kimberly Hammond, and nephew Joe Lamar “Joey” Johns. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.
Serving as pallbearers are Jon Cherry, C. J. Hagan, Daniel Halfacre, Ethan Halfacre, Hagan Halfacre, Joe Lamar “Joey” Johns, and Robert Johns. Memorial contributions in honor of Bob may be given to Poplar Flat Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 684, Louisville, MS 39339.
Mr. Bob Johns was very faithful until his Lord called him on, to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to his church which he almost never missed a service, to his wife of 60 years, his family, his country, and he never missed a day’s work, or a chance to help a neighbor in need. He leaves a life well-lived and well-served and offers us a tremendous challenge to live, love, and work as he did.
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.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Harless Calvin McClellan
Graveside service for Mr. Harless Calvin McClellan will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Bowles Cemetery in Choctaw County, MS with Rev. Becky Smith officiating. There will be no visitation. John E. Stephens Chapel in charge.Mr. McClellan, 58, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his residence in Kemper County. He lived in Winston County most of his life and was a truck driver. Fishing was his favorite hobby . He was a member of Vernon United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death: Parents, Joseph McClellan and Jimmie Nell Tucker McClellan; sister, Eva Joyce McClellan.
Survivors: Companion, Debra Ann Miles of Dekalb; sister, Kelly Tucker of PA; brothers, William Tucker and Marvin Tucker both of Winston County; Several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Dennis Duncan, Randy Fulton, William Tucker, Marvin Tucker, David Foster, Barry Battle and Tommy McSorley.
Preceded in death: Parents, Joseph McClellan and Jimmie Nell Tucker McClellan; sister, Eva Joyce McClellan.
Survivors: Companion, Debra Ann Miles of Dekalb; sister, Kelly Tucker of PA; brothers, William Tucker and Marvin Tucker both of Winston County; Several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Dennis Duncan, Randy Fulton, William Tucker, Marvin Tucker, David Foster, Barry Battle and Tommy McSorley.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Betty Clay-Holmes
Services for Mrs. Betty Clay-Holmes will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from Taylor Union Hall, Hwy 397, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Union Hall same day as service. Interment will be in Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 789 C McDonald Road, Preston, MS., the Rev. David Harris officiating. Smith's Affordable Funeral Home, Grenada, MS. in charge of arrangements.
Our beloved Betty Clay-Holmes was born on May 13, 1942 in Winston County Louisville, MS to the late Mr. Albert C. Clay, Sr. and Mrs. Ardell Prince-Clay. Betty was the second child born to this union of six. On Friday, August 14, 2020 the Lord called his servant home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Albert and Ardell Clay and four brothers John Willie, Albert Jr., Ossie B and Billy Herry Clay. She married James Holmes in 1971 and to that union one child was born, Jamey T. Holmes.
Betty joined the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. After graduating from Noxapater High School, Betty attended Rust College, graduated in 1966 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies. After graduation Betty taught at Camille Street High School in Louisville, MS for a number of years. After studying Elementary Education at Mississippi State University, she worked in various other schools including Ackerman and Vaiden, Mississippi. Betty had many talents such as; sewing, doing hair and an excellent cook. Always a hard worker at whatever she did. Betty was an excellent provider for her entire family, and always looked at her students as part of her family as well.
Betty leaves the following to cherish her memories: her son Jamey Holmes of Preston, MS; husband James Holmes of Louisville, MS; sister Ruthie Clay-Betts(Bernard) of Preston, MS; two granddaughter Jasmine Holmes of Louisville, MS; J’Wanaque (Mesha) Triplett of Sumter, SC; five nephews Brandon Triplett, Antown Triplett, Robert Clay and Anthony Clay all of Louisville, MS; John Willie Clay, Jr. of Little Rock, AK; three nieces Gloria Triplett and Donna Clay of Louisville, MS; Joi Hayes of Chicago, IL; special grand-nieces and grand-nephews Briana Hayes of Houston, TX; Cameron and Rashad Hayes of Chicago, IL and Z’Kerria Lampkin, Zoey and Taryn Hunt of Louisville, MS.
“We thank God for you and will always have precious memories that will remain in our hearts forever.”
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Robert Dennis "Bob" Cockrell
Robert Dennis “Bob” Cockrell, age 63, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 17 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, with Bro. David Keen and Bro. Charles Rook officiating. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.
Bob was born December 26, 1956, to Charles Cockrell and Jewel Mordecai Saarinen in Macon, Mississippi. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. During his younger years, Bob enjoyed square dancing and he was an avid Jeopardy and Pawn Stars fan. He was a retired painter.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Monica Ming Cockrell of Louisville, and his children: Bobbie Jones (Kristina) of New Orleans, Louisiana, Jared Cockrell (Lindsey), and Gracelyn Cockrell all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Daddy Bob” to his grandchildren: Caleb, Layla (Jordan), Lillie, Logan, Van, Cooper, Hunter, and Macie. He also leaves behind his siblings: Larry Cockrell (Debbie) of Louisville, Renee Davis (Francis) of Slidell, Louisiana, Jeff Cockrell (Niki) of Mandeville, Louisiana, David Ryan also of Slidell, and Clay Ryan of Durango, Colorado, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law Joy Ming of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ronald Joseph Cockrell, and his father-in-law Van Dorne Ming.
Serving as pallbearers are Jared Cockrell, Phil Chappell, David Hughey, Jason White, Shawn White, and Tom White. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Rogers and Tim Smith. Memorial contributions in honor of Bob may be given to Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mr. Mitch Sanders, 769 Harold Ming 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.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Billy Jack Goodin
Billy Jack Goodin, age 88, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 17 at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, with Bro. Jason Gross officiating. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.
Jack was born November 18, 1931, to Henry C. Goodin, Sr. and Lydia Elizabeth Hemphill Goodin in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church where he was the oldest actively serving deacon. Jack retired from Southern Natural Gas Company; and for several years, he drove a school bus. For more than 20 years, he owned and operated Goodin’s Steakhouse in Louisville. Jack was an avid outdoorsman and he especially enjoyed deer hunting. After he was no longer able to hunt, he enjoyed watching the deer graze in his back yard. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army National Guard from which he also retired.
Jack is survived by his daughter Lisa Goodin of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Granddaddy Jack” to his grandchildren: Jason Warner and wife Kristi also of Louisville, and Lindsay Moody of Ackerman, Mississippi. He also loved his great-grandchildren: Kevin (Alexis) Warner, Levi Warner, Logan Warner, Kaydence Harrison, and Jacob Moody; as well as his great-great-grandchildren Sadie Grace and Waylon Jeremy Warner. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Roma Ree Goodin, his son Jackie Goodin and daughter-in-law Julie Goodin, his parents, two sisters, and five brothers.
Memorial contributions in honor of Jack may be given to Good Hope Cemetery Fund, c/o Chris Moody, P. O. Box 847, Louisville, MS 39339. The rest of the family would like to thank his daughter, Lisa, for the excellent care she has given to Jack, which allowed him to remain home as he wished.
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.
Ronald "Ronnie" Clinton McArthur
Ronnie was born February 11, 1959, to Harvey Clinton McArthur and Emma Jean Livingston in Noxubee County, Mississippi. He was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church. Ronnie loved life and was known for his sense of humor and his willingness to help anyone. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing and sharing the abundance of his garden with friends and neighbors. Ronnie was also locally known for his famous Bar-B-Q. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his German shepherd “Tooter Princess McArthur.” Many of you may have known him by his nickname of “Night Hunter.”
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Rosemary Johnson McArthur, and his children: Brandi Krajewski and husband Alan, Brad McArthur and wife Ashley, and Ryan McArthur all of Louisville. He also leaves behind his sister Teresa (Clyde) Prisock also of Louisville as well as a host of nieces and nephews. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his five grandchildren: Taylor, Katie, and Lindsey Krajewski, and Tyler and Hannah McArthur. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents.
Serving as pallbearers are Del Estes, Sammy Hill, Evin Kemp, J. P. Phillips, Eddie Nichols, and Larry Upchurch. Honorary pallbearers are Will “Jr.” Cockrell and Matt Conn. Memorial contributions in honor of Ronnie may be given to Lake Forest Ranch, 5326 Lake Forest Road, Macon, MS 39341.
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.
Lerner Marshall
Mrs. Lerner Marshall, 57, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at her home. Graveside service will be Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Wilber Sullivan
Graveside services for Wilber Sullivan will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. from Coye Assembly of God Cemetery with Rev. Ryan Farmer officiating. McClain-Hays is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sullivan, 79, of Preston, died Sunday, August 9, 2020.
He was a native of Kemper and a longtime resident of Preston Community and was retired from U.S. Motors after 30 plus years. He loved to hunt, fish and watch the Atlanta Braves play ball and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Coye Assembly of God Church in Kemper County.
Survived by his wife of 62 years, Imogene Sullivan of Preston; daughters, Dawn Hill of Louisville and Shelia Stovall (Randy) of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Amy Hill Pace (Kevin), Casey Hill (Cathy), Kelsey Hill, and Gregory Stovall (Brandi); great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Lucy Pace , Parker Hill and Smith Stovall; sisters, Jewell Tucker of Meridian and Ann Johnson (Roy) of Meridian; brothers, Royce Sullivan (Esterlene) and Paul D. Sullivan of Preston; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sullivan was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Emma Sullivan; sisters, Eloise Dunn and Willie Lee Pratt; brother, James Sullivan.
D. J. Reed
D. J. Reed, age 80, passed away from this life surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his residence in Noxapater, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 11 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Edgar Reed officiating. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.
DJ was born March 1, 1940, to Jack and Alnita Reed in Kemper County, Mississippi. He was a member of Noxapater Methodist Church. DJ worked at Taylor Machine Works in Louisville for 40 years. He was a member of the Noxapater Fire Department for 50 plus years, where he served faithfully as their chief for about 40 of those years. He also served as vice president of the Winston County Fire Association. His favorite past time though, was being “Pappy” to his two granddaughters. They were the “apple of his eye” and he always had time to stop and brag on them to whomever he met.
DJ is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Nellie Miller Reed of Noxapater, and three sons Myron Stevenson and wife Angie of Ackerman, Mississippi, Tim Reed and wife Kathi, and Mark Reed all of Noxapater. One of his greatest joys was being “Pappy” to his three grandchildren: Samantha Stevenson, Karly Reed and Alan Reed. He also leaves behind four brothers: Raymond (Jan) Reed of Louisville, Martin (Charlotte) Reed of Collinsville, Russell (Dean) Reed of Meridian, and Fletcher Reed of Jackson as well as a host of nieces and nephews. DJ was preceded in death by his son Mitchell Reed, his parents, and his step-mother Thelma Reed.
Serving as pallbearers are Myron Stevenson, Mark Reed, Tim Reed, Dennis Reed, Buzzy Wilson, and Johnny Stokes. Honorary pallbearers are James Robert Webb, Wilson Webb, Russell Reed, Raymond Reed, Martin Reed, Fletcher Reed, and all Noxapater Firefighters. Memorial contributions in honor of DJ may be given to the Noxapater Fire Department.
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.
DJ was born March 1, 1940, to Jack and Alnita Reed in Kemper County, Mississippi. He was a member of Noxapater Methodist Church. DJ worked at Taylor Machine Works in Louisville for 40 years. He was a member of the Noxapater Fire Department for 50 plus years, where he served faithfully as their chief for about 40 of those years. He also served as vice president of the Winston County Fire Association. His favorite past time though, was being “Pappy” to his two granddaughters. They were the “apple of his eye” and he always had time to stop and brag on them to whomever he met.
DJ is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Nellie Miller Reed of Noxapater, and three sons Myron Stevenson and wife Angie of Ackerman, Mississippi, Tim Reed and wife Kathi, and Mark Reed all of Noxapater. One of his greatest joys was being “Pappy” to his three grandchildren: Samantha Stevenson, Karly Reed and Alan Reed. He also leaves behind four brothers: Raymond (Jan) Reed of Louisville, Martin (Charlotte) Reed of Collinsville, Russell (Dean) Reed of Meridian, and Fletcher Reed of Jackson as well as a host of nieces and nephews. DJ was preceded in death by his son Mitchell Reed, his parents, and his step-mother Thelma Reed.
Serving as pallbearers are Myron Stevenson, Mark Reed, Tim Reed, Dennis Reed, Buzzy Wilson, and Johnny Stokes. Honorary pallbearers are James Robert Webb, Wilson Webb, Russell Reed, Raymond Reed, Martin Reed, Fletcher Reed, and all Noxapater Firefighters. Memorial contributions in honor of DJ may be given to the Noxapater Fire Department.
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.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Buddy Warner
Buddy was born August 9, 1950, in Louisville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and worked in the forestry division at Georgia Pacific for over 30 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp, having served during the Vietnam era. Buddy loved horses and for many years rode in the Dixie National Wagon Train that traveled the state and ended at the Dixie National Rodeo at the coliseum in Jackson. He was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mozell Cockrell Warner and C.B. Warner; one sister, Jean McDill; and a brother, John Thomas “Johnny” Warner.
Buddy is survived by four sisters, Kendall (Marvin) Hemphill and Shirley McDill, both of Louisville, Ruby Jane Shorman of Waukegan, IL, and Diane Coleman of Sturgis; and a number of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Murphy Creek Cemetery fund.
Buddy is survived by four sisters, Kendall (Marvin) Hemphill and Shirley McDill, both of Louisville, Ruby Jane Shorman of Waukegan, IL, and Diane Coleman of Sturgis; and a number of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Murphy Creek Cemetery fund.
Ilse Schack
Ilse Schack, age 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi.
Ilse was born April 21, 1937, to Karl and Luise Elise Appel Bläser in Hanau, Germany. She attended West Union Presbyterian Church. Ilse was an accomplished seamstress who loved to sew. She was also an excellent cook and baker. During her career, Ilse worked as a
Commissary Purchasing Agent for an American military base in Germany.
Ilse is survived by her loving husband of 26 years Helmut Schack of Louisville, and two daughters Ingrid Thompson and husband Dan, and Sylvia Wright and husband John all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Oma” to her six grandchildren: Lisa (David) Addy, Jason (Maria) Thompson, Katy (Josh) Tillman, Matthew Sloan, Morgan Wright, and Mallory (“Tick”) Eaves. She also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren: Grace and Jon Addy, Mac and Will Thompson, Cade and Riley Tillman, and Amaury Eaves. Ilse was preceded in death by her 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.
Ilse was born April 21, 1937, to Karl and Luise Elise Appel Bläser in Hanau, Germany. She attended West Union Presbyterian Church. Ilse was an accomplished seamstress who loved to sew. She was also an excellent cook and baker. During her career, Ilse worked as a
Commissary Purchasing Agent for an American military base in Germany.
Ilse is survived by her loving husband of 26 years Helmut Schack of Louisville, and two daughters Ingrid Thompson and husband Dan, and Sylvia Wright and husband John all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Oma” to her six grandchildren: Lisa (David) Addy, Jason (Maria) Thompson, Katy (Josh) Tillman, Matthew Sloan, Morgan Wright, and Mallory (“Tick”) Eaves. She also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren: Grace and Jon Addy, Mac and Will Thompson, Cade and Riley Tillman, and Amaury Eaves. Ilse was preceded in death by her 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.
Lavina Blanton O’Bannon
Lavina Blanton O'Bannon passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at her residence, in Ackerman, MS. She was born March 19, 1926, in Choctaw County, MS, to Berry Homer and Lillian Myrtle(Cork) Blanton. She was 94 years old. Mrs. O'Bannon was a retired sewing machine operator and homemaker.
Private graveside services will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at Enon
Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.
Mrs. O'Bannon is survived by 1 son, Ronald O'Bannon of Ackerman, MS, 1 brother, Roy Blanton of Ackerman, MS, and 2 sisters, Norma Shaw of Gore Springs, MS, Lillie Timothy of Mobile, AL, and 1 sister-in-law, Edris O'Bannon of Madison, MS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris O'Bannon, her parents, 2 brothers, Herbert and Brice Blanton, and 1 sister, Sarah Lou Castens.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Private graveside services will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at Enon
Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.
Mrs. O'Bannon is survived by 1 son, Ronald O'Bannon of Ackerman, MS, 1 brother, Roy Blanton of Ackerman, MS, and 2 sisters, Norma Shaw of Gore Springs, MS, Lillie Timothy of Mobile, AL, and 1 sister-in-law, Edris O'Bannon of Madison, MS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris O'Bannon, her parents, 2 brothers, Herbert and Brice Blanton, and 1 sister, Sarah Lou Castens.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Bradford Kennedy
Mr. Bradford Kennedy, 77, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at his home. Graveside service will be Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Bethany Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Betty Cumberland
Graveside services for Betty Cumberland were held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Coye Assembly of God Cemetery with Rev. Allen Herrington officiating. McClain-Hays in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cumberland, 74, of Preston, died Thursday, August 6, 2020.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Kemper County and was a homemaker all her life. She love to garden, cook and being with her family especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Cumberland was a member of Coye Assembly of God Church in Preston.
Survived by her sons, Lee Cumberland and Brock (Mary Ann) Cumberland all of Preston; grandchildren, Brooks, Matthew (Erica), Ivy (Chris), Anna, John, Mamie, Ashley (Larry), Billy, Tyler (Stephanie); 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Thomas of Louisville and Charlotte Petty (Edward) of Union; a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Cumberland was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Billy Cumberland; son, Johnny Cumberland; parents, James and Correne Warren; brothers, Ricky and Wesley Warren.
Peggy Cockrell
Peggy Cockrell, age 79, passed away with her husband by her side on Friday, August 7, 2020, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sunday, August 9 at Murphy Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Mayo and Bro. Mike Fuller officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:15 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow in Murphy Creek Cemetery. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.
Peggy was born in Winston County on January 14, 1941 to Henry and Ruby Hooks Eaves. She was married to the love of her life, Ray, for 60 years. They spent many hours side-by-side fishing, which they both loved. She spent time every day reading her Bible. From an early age until her health declined and she was no longer able to attend, Peggy was an active member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church where she served for many years as Sunday school secretary. Peggy enjoyed “coffee time” with her brother, Harry, every day.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Ray Cockrell, of Louisville; her sister Jean Nall of Clinton, Mississippi; her sister-in-law Dean Eaves also of Louisville; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Mildred Arnett and Jackie “Sweetie” Bunch, and her brothers Elmer Eaves, Welton Eaves, and Harry Eaves.
Serving as pallbearers are Lee Pearson, Rylee Pearson, Ricky Tanksley, Darry Crowell, Donnie Hisaw, and Taylor Tucker.
The family would like to thank the staff of Sta-Home Hospice of Philadelphia, Mississippi, that took such excellent care of our Peggy. We would also like to thank Mae Haggard for the personal care and comfort that you have given to our family and Peggy during her illness.
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.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
James Nick Hensley
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ames Nick Hensley, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 4 p.m. Sunday, August 9 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.Nick was born April 27, 1936, to Thomas Ogden and Margaret Martin Hensley in Noxapater. He was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church where, in his younger days, he taught a Youth Sunday school class. Nick was a graduate of Noxapater High School and always enjoyed supporting and watching Noxapater Football. He began his career as an electrician by working with and learning through the Robert Farish Electric Company. He retired after 45 years of working as an electrician with various companies including Taylor’s, Georgia Pacific, Triplett Electric, and A and B Electric. Nick was an avid outdoorsman and served as a Boy Scout Master for 15 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and he was thrilled to pass this love of the outdoors down to his son, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.
Nick is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia Quinn Hensley of Noxapater, his son James Quintin Hensley and wife Carla of Columbus, and his sister Tenie Quinn also of Noxapater. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw” to his two grandchildren: Lauren Hensley (Tyler) Cook and James Dylan (Masa) Hensley. He also leaves behind four great-grandchildren: James Bowen Hensley, Thomas Holt Cook, Mera Quinn Hensley, and Carlee Elizabeth Cook; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Nick was preceded in death by his infant son John Marcellus Hensley, his parents, his brother Thomas Lee Hensley, and two sisters Ann Holdiness and Faye Murphy.
Serving as pallbearers are Dylan Hensley, Tyler Cook, Thomas Barnes, Mike Cobb, Raymond Dempsey, and Devon Vowell. Honorary pallbearers are James Boyd Allen, Larry Pierce Bryant, Sammy Carter, Jerry Estes, Jimmy Wayne Kemp, Randy Kemp, Douglas McAdory, and the members of the Smallwood Hunting Club. Memorial contributions in honor of Nick may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Noxapater Baptist Church, P.O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS 39346.
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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Donald Louis Smith
Mr. Donald Louis Smith, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS, as a result of the Covid virus. Graveside services and interment will be at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 7th, at Evergreen Cemetery, with Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald was born April 9, 1949, in Jackson, MS, the son of L. H. and Bessie Smith. Graduating from Wingfield High School in Jackson, MS, and the University of Mississippi in 1973, Donald worked for the State of Mississippi Tax Commission, ABC Division for 36 years. Following retirement, he enjoyed working for Dixie Wholesale Waterworks. An avid Ole Miss Rebel, he loved cheering on the football and baseball teams and being in the Grove. Donald also loved Winston Academy and served on the board of the Winston Educational Foundation. It was his joy to coach Pee Wee football, co-coach the girls softball team, including a state championship win in 2003, serving as president of the WA Patriot Booster Club, and being the voice of the Patriots football team home games for many years.
Survivors are his wife, Gail Smith; a son, Casey Louis Smith, and his wife Kellie; a daughter, Amanda Gail Blissard, and her husband Clint; and a brother, Rev. Dennis Hughes Smith. He also leaves four grandchildren, Anna Claire Plunk, Darby Jolie Smith, McKinley Grace Smith, and Mary Virginia Blissard, who will miss the ice cream and candy bars their Papa would sneak them.
Pallbearers will be Mike Ard, Michael Cournoyer, Johnny Johnson, Jeff McMinn, Roger Mason, and Dennis Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Clark, Bob Combs, Rusty Hannah, Niles McNeel, Farrell Rigby, Keith Roberts, Jamie McMillin, and Steve White.
Memorials may be made to Winston Academy, P. O. Box 545, Louisville, MS, 39339.
Alan Wayne Whitmire
Alan Wayne Whitmire, age 64, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his residence in Columbus, Mississippi. Memorial services and interment will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 7 at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.
Wayne was born August 11, 1955, to Darwin and Marzene Whitmire in Greenville, South Carolina. He worked with the Corps of Engineers as a Lock Supervisor on the Tombigbee River until his retirement in 2010. After his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, trying to keep up with his two German shepherd playmates, and playing checkers with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his wife Georgia Whitmire of Columbus, his mother Marzene Whitmire of Louisville, his son Brandon Whitmire and wife Stephanie of Ethelsville, Alabama, and his daughter Cheryl Woody and husband Murray of Columbus. One of his greatest joys was his four grandchildren: Malorie and Hunter Whitmire of Ethelsville, Alabama, and Andrew and Madison Woody of Columbus. He also leaves behind two brothers Steve (Sandy) Whitmire of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Kenneth (June) Whitmire of Pensacola, Florida; his aunt Linda Swain of Louisville, and his father-in-law Irving Power also of Columbus; in addition to several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Wayne also has two surviving step-children Jacob St. Laurenc and Erin (Edward) Parisian, as well as one step-grandchild Nathaniel Parisian all of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Darwin Whitmire and his mother-in-law Mary Power.
Memorial contributions in honor of Wayne may be given to the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society 50 Airline Rd, Columbus, MS 39702
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.
Wayne was born August 11, 1955, to Darwin and Marzene Whitmire in Greenville, South Carolina. He worked with the Corps of Engineers as a Lock Supervisor on the Tombigbee River until his retirement in 2010. After his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, trying to keep up with his two German shepherd playmates, and playing checkers with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his wife Georgia Whitmire of Columbus, his mother Marzene Whitmire of Louisville, his son Brandon Whitmire and wife Stephanie of Ethelsville, Alabama, and his daughter Cheryl Woody and husband Murray of Columbus. One of his greatest joys was his four grandchildren: Malorie and Hunter Whitmire of Ethelsville, Alabama, and Andrew and Madison Woody of Columbus. He also leaves behind two brothers Steve (Sandy) Whitmire of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Kenneth (June) Whitmire of Pensacola, Florida; his aunt Linda Swain of Louisville, and his father-in-law Irving Power also of Columbus; in addition to several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Wayne also has two surviving step-children Jacob St. Laurenc and Erin (Edward) Parisian, as well as one step-grandchild Nathaniel Parisian all of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Darwin Whitmire and his mother-in-law Mary Power.
Memorial contributions in honor of Wayne may be given to the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society 50 Airline Rd, Columbus, MS 39702
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.
Patsy Pampkin
Mrs. Patsy Pampkin, 58, formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Nashville, TN. Graveside service will be Friday, August 7, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Zelma Baker
Mrs. Zelma Baker, 91, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, MS. Graveside Service will be Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Arthur Lee Hartness
Mr. Arthur Lee Hartness, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 4th, at Murphy Creek Cemetery with Rev. Junior Davis officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Berdie Lee and William “Bill” Hartness; two sisters, Christine Nowell Hartness and Sheila Hartness Gomillion; and a brother, J. B. Hartness.
He is survived by his wife, Nita Halfacre Hartness of Louisville; two daughters, Tammy (Kevin) Whitehead and LeAnne Hartness, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, Mary Beth Sullivan (Jasmine Gordon) and Ally Whitehead (Dre Whitfield).
Pallbearers will be John Winstead, Jerry McCullough, John Wright, Doug Hudspeth, Freddy Fulcher, and Dan Curran.
Memorials may be made to Murphy Creek Cemetery Fund, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Nita Halfacre Hartness of Louisville; two daughters, Tammy (Kevin) Whitehead and LeAnne Hartness, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, Mary Beth Sullivan (Jasmine Gordon) and Ally Whitehead (Dre Whitfield).
Pallbearers will be John Winstead, Jerry McCullough, John Wright, Doug Hudspeth, Freddy Fulcher, and Dan Curran.
Memorials may be made to Murphy Creek Cemetery Fund, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Bennie Liddell
Mr. Bennie Liddell, 65, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Starkville Manor, Starkville, MS., Graveside service will be Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 11 a.m., from the Bethel M. B. Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.