Taylor Hurt

Taylor Marie Hurt, age 30, of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Taylor was the daughter of Gary and Luvith Hurt and Del Sanders, born on August 6, 1990 in Hattiesburg, MS. Taylor was a highly revered chef at LaRina restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. She created many of her own recipes and had recently collaborated on a published recipe in ‘Be Nourished’ cookbook. One of her dreams was recently accomplished when she competed on a prominent cooking show that will be aired in the Spring.

Taylor is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lamar and Joyce Hurt and Maxine Carr Hurt of Louisville, MS.

She leaves her loving family: parents Gary and Luvith Hurt and Del Sanders, sister Vivian Hurt, partner Paige Pirtle, uncle Mickey Hurt and wife Cindy, all of Hattiesburg, MS; cousins Dylan and Alicia Sanders, Luke and Leigh Hurt, Stephanie and Joseph Hollomon, Kristy and Mark Brown, and Matt Hurt, along with many other extended family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 3rd at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS, with Reverend Brandiilyne Mangum-Dear officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. at the funeral home. Interment will be immediately following at Ellison Ridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Southern Pine Animal Shelter, a charity dear to Taylor’s heart, here: Donate.

To purchase ‘Be Nourished’ cookbook, click here: https://birdhousecafe.net/shop/benourishedcookbook

Partial proceeds will be donated in Taylor’s honor.

Jerry Easley

Mr. Jerry Easley, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 1st, at New Hope Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Easley was born February 4, 1935, in Winston County, MS. He was a graduate of Bond High School, and his family had a dairy farm for many years. He worked at Spartus for almost 20 years, and later worked as a surveyor in the oil industry in Texas. He was a Mason and a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Frances McGahey Easley, and a brother, Bobby Easley.

Jerry is survived by two sons, Nelson Easley, and Chris (Mary) Easley; a sister, Yvette Daffron; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the New Hope Cemetery Fund.

Horace Udell Robertson

Mr. Horace Udell Robertson, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Monday, November 30th, at Murphy Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Glynn Barker and Mr. Mike Robertson officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robertson was born April 22, 1929, to Elbert and Etta Miles Robertson. He attended First Apostolic Church and was a truck driver and mechanic. He was lovingly known as “Handyman” to family and friends. He truly enjoyed fishing and taking his youngest son, Don, to Louisville High Wildcats football games.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Johnson Robertson; his parents; his sisters, Edna Lewis Vandevander, and Lillie Kiener; and his brothers, Jimmie T. Robertson, Clois Robertson, Bennie Robertson, and Milton Robertson.

He is survived by his six children, Frances Jones, Beverly Barker, Danny (Michelle) Robertson, Mike Robertson, Chris Robertson, and Don Robertson; five grandchildren, Heath (Rachel) Robertson, Haley (Edmund) Brock, Glynn (Kristy) Barker, Bridget (Josh) Edwards, and Hunter (Mikayla) Robertson; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Lola Espiennchied, Maxine Butler, Joyce Fettrow; and brothers, Travis Robertson and Roland Robertson.

Pallbearers will be Heath Robertson, Glynn Barker, Edmund Brock, Josh Edwards, Paighton Edwards, and Britton Barker.

Jarvis Watkins Eichelberger

Jarvis Watkins Eichelberger, 32, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Winston County Mississippi. Graveside service will be Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at 2 p.m., from the 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.

Alfred Santa Dawkins

Alfred Santa Dawkins, 46, of Noxapater, MS., passed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at his home. Graveside service will be Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Mount Calvary M. B. Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Jean White

Bonnie Jean White, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 30, at Ellison Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Wells officiating.

Bonnie was born January 27, 1929, to Olen D. and Carline Eaves Fulcher in Winston County, Mississippi. She was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. Bonnie worked at Macon Pants Factory and she loved working outside in her flowers.

Bonnie is survived by her son Geary Scott White and wife Mary of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandma Bonnie” to her grandson Adam (Shelby) White of New Hope, Mississippi; and “Grandma B” to her two great-grandchildren Hunter and Colton White. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing two sisters Jo Cook and Judy Taylor both of Kosciusko, Mississippi; and her brother Riley Joel (Barbara) Fulcher of Louisville. Bonnie is also survived by three nephews: Joe Cook, Mike Cook, and Todd (Brenda) Fulcher; and two nieces Carlene Eaves and Chasidy Fulcher (Stan) Hathorn. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Walter Earl White, her parents, and her brother Max Olen Fulcher.

Serving as pallbearers are Adam White, Art Cook, and Todd Fulcher. Memorials in honor of Bonnie may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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.

Patricia Gully

Mrs. Patricia Eaves Gully, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 28th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Wells and Mrs. Darlene Bane officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pat was born September 8, 1935, in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Ellison Ridge High School and was the owner of Gully’s Flowers and Gifts for many years. She was an amazing homemaker and a member of the Homemakers Club. She played the piano at her church and played the piano at the nursing home every Sunday morning for over 25 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Gully, her parents, Henrietta and Roscar Eaves, her sister, Zane Rogers, and her brother, Benny Eaves.

She is survived by a son, John Mark (Alice) Gully and a daughter, DeAnna (Danny Keith) Stanley, both of Louisville; two sisters, Rachel Philpot of Radford, VA; and Ruby Whitehead of Louisville, MS; grandchildren, John Corey (Andrew) Gully-Luckett, Colby Keith (Savannah) Stanley, Clay (Jaqueline) Stanley, Codi (Bubba) Parker, Lacey Inman, Michael (Shannon) Pearson, Shena Dickerson, and Brad (Brittany) Dickerson; great grandchildren, Kaiden, Makenna, Kinley, and Merrick Stanley, Carlee, Gunner, Charlee, and Grayson Parker, Cole Cannon, Rowan and Brooks Stanley, Autumn and Peyton Pearson, Madelyn and Marlee Eubanks, Alexis Rogers, Braley and Braz Dickerson.

Pallbearers will be David Gully, Kevin Gully, Jody Fulton, Johnny Stokes, Isaac Triplett, and Robert Oswalt.

Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy.

Billy Joe “Bill” Webb, Sr.

Mr. Billy Joe “Bill” Webb, Sr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at his home in Louisville. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 28th, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Webb was born in Winston County on June 26, 1942. He was a graduate of Noxapater High School, and was a self-employed electrician.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Vida Edwards Webb; a sister, Walterine Tucker; and four brothers, John Presley Webb, Major Webb, James Bryan Webb, and Jerry Webb.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Horton Webb of Louisville; daughters, Melinda (Lamar) Dempsey, Trena (Danny) White, and Amanda (John) Miller, all of Louisville; a son, Billy Joe (Judy) Webb, Jr. of Louisville; step-daughters, Teresa Richardson of Louisville, and Crystal (Craig) Arnault of McCool, MS; step-sons, Gwen Pearson of Louisville, and Carlos Pope of Kosciusko, MS; sisters, Janice Carter, Ruth (Don) Kitzelman, Charlotte (Larry) McCullough, and Libby Farish; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

William Steve Watkins

William Steve Watkins, 43, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at his residence in Noxapater, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be held at a later date at Camp Ground Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Jon White and Bro. Charles Rook officiating.
Steve was born December 5, 1976, to Sandra Garrard Watkins Stanley and Rickey Watkins in Winston County, Mississippi. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Steve also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Steve is survived by his children: Chelsie MiCayla Cumberland of Louisville, Mississippi, Candi Paige Carter of Noxapater, Joshua Steve (Kayla) Watkins, and Esmee Marie Watkins all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his five grandchildren: Elizabeth Cumberland, Aurora Cumberland, Anna Cumberland, Janathan Higginbotham, and Stella Higginbotham. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing his mother Sandra Stanley and husband Archie of Louisville, his father Rickey Watkins of Noxapater, and his sister Laurie Watkins of Louisville; as well as his loving nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Hut and Stella Watkins in addition to his maternal grandparents Cleveland and Lucille Garrard.

Serving as pallbearers are Josh Watkins, William Fulton, Jonathan Hall, Brian Garrard, Michael Stanley, Chris Stevenson, Danny Sullivan, and Keith Tucker. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in honor of Steve be given to Nowell-Massey Funeral Home to help defray the cost of the service.

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.

Harvey Cook

Harvey R. Cook passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at his residence, in Sturgis, MS. He was born February 24, 1936, in Eupora, MS, to Harvey B. and Willie Nell(Gore) Cook. He was 84 years old.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020, 12:00 P.M., at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Bradley, MS.

Mr. Cook is survived by her children, Angela(Charles) Dobbins of Sturgis, MS; Harvey N. Cook of Sturgis, MS; Christopher Cook of Sturgis, MS; Jeremy(Casey) Cook of Chester, MS; Josh(Jasmine) of Sturgis, MS; Tana Neighbors of Simsboro, LA; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Mr. Cook is preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Leona Cook, and his parents, Harvey B. and Willie Nell(Gore) Cook.

Betty S. Morris

Mrs. Betty Sue Morris of Houston, MS, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Choctaw County Regional Medical Center, in Ackerman, MS. Mrs. Morris was born July 27, 1951, in Clarksdale, MS, to E.W. and Margaret(Blanton) Denis. She was 69 years old and a homemaker.
Graveside services will be held for Mrs. Morris on Friday, November 27, 2020, 2:00 P.M., at Double Springs Cemetery near Maben, MS.

Mrs. Morris is survived by 3 sons, Bobby Ray(Rexann) Prescott of Pontotoc, MS; Robbie(Dianna) Prescott of Ackerman, MS; Christopher Dale Mitchem of Houston, MS; 3 daughters, Tammy(Christopher) Carter of Saltillo, MS; Theresa(Mitch) Edwards of Greenwood, MS; Lisa H.(Andy) Prescott of Ackerman, MS; 3 sisters, Patricia Ann Garcia, West Point, MS; Janette(J.D.) Murray of Tucson, AZ; Suzanne Denis of Tucson, AZ, 14 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.

Willia Dean Gammill

Willia Dean Gammill passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her residence, in Ackerman, MS. She was born August 17, 1940, in Union County, MS, to Barnett and Alma Alexander(Raines) Adair. She was 80 years old.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

Mrs. Gammill is survived by 1 son, Jeffery Gammill of Ackerman, MS, 1 daughter, Janet Gaskin of Ackerman, MS, 1 brother, William Adair of St. Louis, MO, and 1 grandson, Aaron Patrick Gaskin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Doyle Gammill, her parents, 1 grandson, Danny Joe Gaskin, and 1 sister, Jo Ann Phelps Vaughn.

Jerry B. Coleman

Jerry B. Coleman passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at St. Dominic Hospital, in Jackson, MS. He was born June 19, 1950, in Winston County, MS, to William F. "Bill" and Dora O'Nelle(Bagwell) Coleman. He was 70 years old.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 1PM at the graveside in Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

Jerry is survived by 2 brothers, Billy Coleman of Ackerman, MS, and Keith(Ann) Coleman also of Ackerman, MS. He also leaves behind several special nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nelle Coleman.

Memorials may be made to Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church, PO Box 294, Ackerman, MS, 39735.

Shirley Joyce (Crimm) Miller

Mrs. Shirley Joyce (Crimm) Miller, formerly of Ackerman, MS, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at St. Dominic Hospital, in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Miller was born August 17, 1939, in Choctaw County, MS, to James A. and Annie Lee(McCarty) Crimm. She was a factory worker and homemaker.

Private graveside services will be held for Mrs. Miller on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 1:30 P.M., at Salem Cemetery in Chester, MS.

Mrs. Miller is survived by 1 son, Dale(Jan) Miller of Brandon, MS, 1 daughter, Annette(Dearl) Brooks of Meridian, MS, 1 brother, Charles(Karen) Crimm of Ackerman, MS, 1 sister, Rhoda(James) Sanders of Ackerman, MS, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Miller, her parents, and 1 brother, Macky Crimm.

Memorials may be made to Salem Independent Methodist Church in Chester, MS

Charlie C Triplett

Charlie C Triplett, 60, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home. Graveside service will be Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at 1 p.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Kirk

Ricky Kirk, 59, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside service will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at 2 p.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Miller Hoskins

Funeral service for Ms. Phyllis Miller Hoskins will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at New Zion M.B. Church. Interment will be in New Zion M.B. Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00 PM, November 20, 2020 from Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. 

Nancy S. Shepherd

Mrs. Nancy S. Shepherd, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, November 21st, at 1:30 P.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy was born September 25, 1930, in Burnside, MS. She was retired as a drafter with the Mississippi State Highway Department. She was a member of First Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. W. “Bo” Shepherd; her parents, Ira Reginald and Bonnie Mae Slaughter; and a sister, Ruth Murphy.

She is survived by a son, Bruce (Donna) Shepherd of Weatherford, TX; a daughter, Sharon Shepherd of Louisville; and two grandchildren, Hanna Paige Shepherd and Laura Katelyn Shepherd.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39393.

Loisteen Porter

Loisteen Porter, 53, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS., Graveside Service will be Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at 1 p.m., from Antioch Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS., Beck Funeral Home

Wayne H. Ruth

Wayne Howard Ruth, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Oktibbeha County Hospital Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19 at Florence Cemetery in Florence, Mississippi, with Rev. Van Windom officiating.

Wayne was born July 26, 1935, to Mae Eve Turner Ruth and Albert Grover Ruth, Sr.in Calhoun County, Mississippi. He attended Friendship Baptist Church on the Craig Springs Road in Oktibbeha County. For 49 years Wayne or “Night Rider” as he was known, drove a truck cross-country on long hauls for various companies. After his retirement, he and his family moved to Winston County. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed teaching his grandchildren to enjoy the outdoors and various life skills that he felt important. He never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to anyone he met.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Lottie Jewel McDaniel Ruth of Sturgis, Mississippi. He is also survived by his children: Darrell W. Ruth and wife Janice of Ulm, Montana, Brenda R. Edwards and husband David of Louisville, Mississippi, David W. Ruth of Brandon, Mississippi, Wanda R. McFarland husband Marty of Florence, Mississippi, and Phillip W. Ruth of Sumiton, Alabama. One of his greatest joys was being “PaPaw” to his 12 grandchildren: Stephen (Katrin) Ruth, Janice (Dave) Stroup, Daniel (Hannah) Edwards, Blake (Tiffany) Edwards, Stephanie (Greg) Calvert, Danielle (Brandon) Kyles, Tiffany (Wesley) Campbell, Jubal (Kayla) McFarland, Molly McFarland, Caleb McFarland, Corey (Paula) Ruth, and Heather Ruth. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing 20 great-grandchildren; his brother Albert G. Ruth, Jr., and his sister Geneva R. Collins; as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by an infant great-granddaughter Emma Grace Ruth, his parents, four brothers: Leon, A. B., Leroy, and Lynn Ruth; and his sister Ada Guinn Pryor.

Serving as pallbearers are David Ruth, Blake Edwards, Daniel Edwards, Jubal McFarland, Greg Calvert and Brandon Kyles. Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Campbell and Curtis “Country” Greenly.

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Delbert L. Garretson

Mr. Delbert L. Garretson, 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 20th, with Rev. Kevin Prisock, Rev. Dewayne Kelsey, and Rev. Floyd Prisock officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in New Hope Methodist Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Delbert was born December 14, 1937, in West Virginia. He was the head of maintenance at the Louisville Brick Company, and a member of Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church. Delbert was an avid fisherman, and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vena Hawley Garretson and William B. Garretson; two sisters, Loretta G. Haynes and Margaret Garretson; and four brothers, Raymond Garretson, Frank Garretson, Ed Garretson, and Melvin Garretson.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Culpepper Garretson of Louisville; a son, Charles T. “Tim” Garretson of Louisville; 5 grandchildren, Krista (Shawn) Fulcher, Mark (Jenae) Garretson, Brandon (Alaya) Garretson, John Mark (Kristen) Dickerson, and Lindsey (John) Anderson; and 12 great grandchildren, Kayden Fussell, Cash Fulcher, Emma Fulcher, Cade Garretson, Kenzie Garretson, Colt Garretson, Bailey Garretson, Maddie Edwards, Gracie Edwards, Aiden Reed, John Allen Collier, and Jase Anderson.

Pallbearers will be Mark Garretson, Brandon Garretson, Shawn Fulcher, John Anderson, John Mark Dickerson, and Tim Garretson.

Memorials may be made to the Spina Bifida Association, www.spinabifidaassociation,org.

Patricia Quinn Hensley

Patricia Quinn Hensley, 82, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 20 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Chris Vowell officiating.

Patricia was born February 8, 1938, to Marcellus and Maureen Watts Quinn in Noxapater, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Noxapater High School and a member of Noxapater Baptist Church. Patricia had loved others and always put others first. She was a homemaker and a wonderful friend to many; she loved to laugh and enjoyed life. She dearly loved and was so proud of her family. Patricia had a servant’s heart and was well-known in her community for her tea cakes. These were served numerous times at church meals and were given to those in the community who were sick or recuperating from surgery.

Patricia is survived by her son James Quintin Hensley and wife Carla of Columbus, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Mama Trish” to her grandchildren Lauren Hensley (Tyler) Cook and James Dylan (Masa) Hensley. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing four great-grandchildren: James Bowen Hensley, Thomas Holt Cook, Mera Quinn Hensley, and Carlee Elizabeth Cook; as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years James Nick Hensley, her infant son John Marcellus Hensley, and her parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Tyler Cook, Dylan Hensley, Thomas Barnes, Ben Kirk, Al Massey, and Devon Vowell. Honorary pallbearers are James Boyd Allen, Larry Pierce Bryant, Sammy Carter, Jerry Estes, Jimmy Wayne Kemp, Randy Kemp, Douglas McAdory, and John Winans. Memorials in honor of Patricia 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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Vivian Yolanda Bell

Vivian Yolanda Bell, 48, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at 1 p.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church Parking Lot. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Asher Alan Scott Henshaw

Our precious baby, Asher Alan Scott Henshaw, left footprints on the hearts of his family and went to be with the angels on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Asher was born September 13, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He dearly loved his mom and dad. During his short 14 months here on Earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. His brief life was a gift to his family.

Asher is survived by his parents Sarah and A. J. Henshaw of Louisville. He is also survived by his grandparents: Eric and Michele Schmitz of Huntington Beach, California; Jason and Maggie Henshaw of Clermont and Windermere, Florida; Randy and Rachel Albritton of Clearwater, Florida, and Louisville, Mississippi; and Scott and Dixi Kohrs of Louisville. He also left behind numerous great grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Linda Ann Hull

Linda Ann Hull, 50, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, November 15, 2020, at her home. Graveside Service will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 2 p.m., from Union Chapel Church 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.

Christopher Hathorn

Christopher Hathorn, 49, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at his home. Graveside service will be Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 M. B. Church Cemetery, Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Richard T. Smith

Richard T. Smith, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his residence in DeKalb, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be held at a later date.

Richard was born April 29, 1932, to John Thomas and Odessa Fortenberry Smith. He was retired from U. S. Motors where he worked as a factory worker. Richard also was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening where he raised tomatoes and other vegetables and always offered whatever he raised to others. Richard really enjoyed and looked forward to visiting friends to eat, fellowship, and play pool. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army for two years.

Richard is survived by his two daughters Sherri Wilkerson of the Damascus Community in Kemper County, Mississippi, and Tammy Rasberry of Collinsville, Mississippi, and two sons Ricky Smith and wife Kim of Meridian, Mississippi, and Dalton Smith and wife Toni of Toomsuba, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his brothers: Theron Smith, David Smith, and John Thomas Smith, his sister Violet Hagan, and his parents.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Grady Verell Adcock

Memorial services will be held for Grady Verell Adcock and Wilma Catherine Winstead Adcock on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from Pine Grove Baptist Church in the House community. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 1:30 p.m. 

Grady Verell Adcock was born December 30, 1921 to Anderson Monroe and Stella Savanna Blount Adcock in Winston County, Mississippi in the Mars Hill Community. He passed away November 4, 2020.

He married Wilma Winstead July 3, 1942. They were married for 78 years. Wilma passed away July 15, 2020. They have two sons, Ralph V. Adcock and Roland K. Adcock.

Grady was a minister of the gospel for 78 years. He pastored Assembly of God Churches in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Grady served as Sectional Presbyter for Section 5 in Oklahoma for 13 years.

He is survived by sons, Ralph and wife Carol, Roland and Wife Gwen; four grandchildren, Brent Adcock, Bryan Adcock and wife Jennifer, Dwayne Adcock and wife Sherry, Emily White and spouse Jeff; six great-grandchildren, Eli White, Drew Adcock, Landon Adcock, Maddy White, Luke Adcock and Cate Adcock; three sisters, Margie Dunn, Barbara Jones and Mary Dyess; one brother, J.D. Adcock and wife Yvonne; brother-in-laws, Johnny Jones, Bill Mitchell; sister-in-laws, Jo Adcock and Irene Adcock; many nieces and nephews, cousins and more relatives. He dearly loved everyone of his relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three step-mothers; four brothers, Carnett, Carnell, Charles and Rupert; three sisters, Lounez Whinery, Fronie Mitchell and Ruthie Jones.

Willie E. “Bill” Warren

Services for Willie E. “Bill” Warren will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Leavy Shoffner officiating. Burial will follow in North Bend Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Warren, 85, of Neshoba County, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home.

He was a native and longtime resident of Neshoba County and was retired from U.S. Motors where he worked for 30 plus years as a setup machinist. Mr. Warren was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, member of Coffadeliah Masonic Lodge 371, served in U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany and he was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4396.

Survivors include his daughters, Susan Shoffner (Earl) of Philadelphia, Carrie Stacy (Steve) of Louisville and Jennie Sullivan (David) of Naniah Waiya; sons, William “Billy” Warren of Ingram, TX and Lennie Warren (Jo-Ann) of Hanover, PA; sisters, Dorothy Kirkland of Little Rock, MS, Annie D. Spears of Philadelphia, Betty Kelley of Noxapater and Diane Scarbrough of Ovett, MS; brothers, Ray Warren of Little Rock, MS and Robert “Bob” Warren of Philadelphia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and their families.

Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Warren (2016); sons, Steven J. Warren and Richard “Red” Warren; parents, Henry N. and Carrie E. Fortenberry Warren; grandson, Willie M. Warren; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Eva Juel Warren and Louise Adams; brothers, Leonard, Clayton, Charles and Lamar Warren.

Anita Hindman Deweese

Mrs. Anita Hindman Deweese, 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Windsor Place in Columbus, MS. Visitation will be Friday, November 13th, from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Charles Rook officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anita was born March 28, 1932, in Meridian, MS, to William Martin and Mary Earline Northam. She earned her degree in nursing from Meridian Community College, and worked as a RN for many years at Tri-County Nursing Home and Winston County Nursing Home. She was a member of Singleton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Bob Hindman and Herschal Deweese; and a brother, Jack Northam.

She is survived by three daughters, Becky Carr and Lisa Garretson, both of Louisville, and Bobbie Faye Payne of Senatobia, MS; two sons, Michael Lane Hindman of Jackson, MS, and Daniel Lee Hindman of Vidor, TX; a brother, Robert Northam of Meridian, MS; 13 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Garretson, Bud Carr, Hunter Payne, Caleb Hall, Brady Hall, Cody Hall, and Cash Fulcher.

Memorials may be made to Singleton Baptist Church.

Doug Groner

Douglas Gene “Doug” Groner went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020, at the age of 81. Graveside services and interment will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14 at Jackson Field Cemetery in Preston, Mississippi, with Michael Ball officiating.

Douglas Gene Groner was born in 1939 in Syracuse, New York. He joined the United States Marines when he was 17 years old. He began his education at Syracuse University but began working for General Electric where he transferred to Bahamas, California, and finally to the NASA test facility in Picayune, Mississippi, where he met and married the love of his life Rita Adcock Groner. They had two girls – Michelle and Melanie while living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. After the first rocket landed on the moon the GE contract with NASA ended, so he decided to pursue his degree at Gulf Coast Community College and Mississippi State University in accounting. The family moved to Pearl where he worked for the State Tax Commission until he started his own business. Later he returned to the State to retire as an accountant for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Doug has been a sports fan all of his life. He has been an avid fan of the Pearl Pirates for over 40 years. Doug served as a timer for the Pearl Track Team and the Pearl Cross Country Team for 25 years as a volunteer. He rarely missed a Pearl Basketball or Pearl Football game. He has been a season ticket holder for the Mississippi Braves for 16 years. His call for “Defense” will be missed at all the games.

Doug was an avid reader and had a book in his hands most of the time. We have many fond memories of him reading to us as kids and encouraging us by purchasing books anytime we had an interest. Doug researched Genealogy and has records for days on not just our family but friends of families. He loved all types of music but his real love was Blues and Jazz. He listened for hours and loved talking to other music lovers. He loved his four Grandchildren and got so much joy spending time with them as babies reading to them and playing games. He loved attending their sporting events and performances.

Serving as pallbearers are Michael Busby, Daniel Hyams, Nate Hyams, Sam Hayms, David Gainey, Hunter Gainey, Brandon Heard, and Brent Wade. Memorials in memory of Doug may be given to Mississippi State University Baptist Student Union, P. O. Box BU, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or Scholarship Fund at Pearl High School, 500 Pirate Cove, Pearl, MS 39208

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

William Henry Cooper

William Henry Cooper, 80, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at his home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 1 p.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church, with burial in the Louisville Memorial 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.

Carmen E. Smith

Carmen Elizabeth McNeill Smith went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the age of 96. Graveside services and interment will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10 at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville with Tommy Smith officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12 p.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home.

Carmen, the daughter of Thomas Dillard McNeill and Ida Franklin Parks McNeill, was born on October 19, 1924. Growing up in the Bond Community, she attended Bond School. Upon graduation, Carmen married Odie Smith, Sr. Throughout their married life they lived in Pascagoula, Mississippi; Mobile, Alabama; San Diego, California; and in the Loakafoma Community. Carmen was the mother of three sons: Odie Smith, Jr. and wife Patsy of Raymond, Mississippi; Tommy Smith and wife Pat of Louisville; and Larry Parks Smith of Edwards, Mississippi.

Carmen attended Singleton Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. In her latter years, she enjoyed attending First Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi.

Carmen was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves behind her grandchildren: David Wayne (Laurie) Smith, Florence, Mississippi; Brooke Smith (Ryan) Eaves, Louisville, Mississippi; Larina Smith (Clay) Mason, Raymond, Mississippi; and Katie Smith (Jeff) Arnold, Brandon, Mississippi. Her great-grandchildren are: Branson Eaves, Anna Rose Eaves, Sydney Smith, Carmen Mason, Grace Mason, Emily Ray Mason, Lexi Arnold, and Jon Caleb Arnold. Carmen was preceded in death by her granddaughter Sherri Lynn Smith and grandson Grant Smith.

Serving as pallbearers are Jeff Arnold and Clay Mason.

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Paul Darby

Mr. Paul Dewey Darby, 89, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, MS. Paul was born August 26, 1931, in Philadelphia, MS, to Walter Dewey and Aline Caperton Darby. He graduated from Noxapater High School, and received his B.S. degree from Mississippi State University. Paul served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee in 1962, and practiced dentistry with the Veterans Administration in Lake City, Florida for 30 years, before returning to his hometown of Noxapater.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Hodge Darby of Noxapater; three sons, Paul D. (Leesa) Darby, Jr. and John Walter Darby, both of Noxapater; and Timothy Allen (Deedee) Darby of Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a late date. Memorials may be made to the Noxapater United Methodist Church.

James Holmes

Mr. James Holmes, 72, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Graveside service and interment will be held Saturday, November. 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM in Memorial Garden Cemetery with Rev. David Harris officiating. Viewing will be held at the time of service. Affordable Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

James Holmes was born on February 28, 1947 in Winston County Mississippi to the late Eddie B and Beulah Berry Holmes. James was the second child born to this union of four brothers. He departed this life here on earth October 3, 2020 at Rush Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Clay-Holmes; his father and mother Eddie and Beulah Holmes and two brothers Albert and Ezell Holmes.

James joined the Wesley United Methodist Church at an early age. He attended Camille Street High School and later was employed with Georgia Pacific for approximately 40 years of service. He retired in 2004 and began to enjoy life as a retiree.

James was united in Holy Matrimony to Betty Clay in 1970. To this union one child was born Jamey T. Holmes. He enjoyed his farm animals, especially horses with his son Jamey; and two bothers Eddie and Ezell.

James leaves to honor his memory two sons: Jamey Holmes and Solomon Worthy of Louisville, MS; one daughter: Michelle Carter-Jordan of Noxapater, MS; five grand-children Carmelo J. Williams of Noxapater, MS, J’wanaque Mesha Triplett of Sumter, SC, Jasmine Holmes, Solomon Worthy, Jr. and Jeremiah James Worthy of Louisville, MS; One brother Eddie (Bettie) Holmes of Louisville, MS; four sister-in-laws Julia Holmes, Ruby Berry, Bettie Holmes and Ruthie Betts of Louisville, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Janet Diane Nowell

Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Diane Nowell will be held at 10 AM Friday, November 6, 2020 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Tim Vowell officiating. Interment in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation 5-7 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020 at John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services.

Mrs. Nowell, 62, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her residence. She lived in Neshoba County most of her life and worked in the proof department at The Citizens Bank. She loved her family, grandchildren, and her church, where she was a member First Pentecostal Church. Also she enjoyed studying her bible and crafts.

Preceded in death: Parents, Darvin Earl Collins and Ruby Bagwell Collins Ballard; Brother, Gerry Collins.

Survivors: Husband of 43 years, Craig Nowell of Philadelphia; Son, Chad Nowell of Philadelphia, Daughter, Janna Chamblee (Stephen) of Louisville; Sisters, Janey Ferguson (Earl) of Philadelphia, Sheila Azarisi of Union; Brother, Barry Collins of TX; (3) Grandchildren, Anderson, Cody and Trevor Chamblee; Several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Stephen Chamblee, Tyler Pope, Hadleigh Vowell, Randall Williamson, Shane Griffin, Landon Smith, Zach Griffin and Brayden Lilley.

Leventri Hardin

Leventri Hardin, 45, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Graveside service will be Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at 2 p.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

John "Matt" Conn

Mr. John Madison “Matt” Conn III, 62, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Baptist-Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, MS. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5th, at Porter Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Matt was born November 30, 1957, in Houston, TX. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and worked in the construction business. Mr. Conn was also a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gloria Marie Russell and John M. Conn, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Long Conn of Macon, MS; two sons, Charles Wayne Conn of Mountain Home, AR, and Wesley Madison Conn of Louisville, MS; one sister, Jewel Pendergrass of Mountain Home, AR; two brothers, Russell Lee Conn of Mountain Home, AR, and Billy Frank Conn of Madison, MS; and three grandchildren, Madisyn Conn, Colt Conn, and Brody Conn.

Memorials may be made to Yellow Creek Baptist Church.

 

 

David Farish

Mr. James David Farish, 67, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Winston Medical Center. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 6th at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David was born May 27, 1953, in Louisville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and received his electrical and HVAC training at Golden Triangle Vocational-Technical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, David Edwin Farish.

He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Farish Stennett of Columbus, MS; two sons, Timothy Farish of Louisville, and Matthew (Stacey) Farish of Birmingham, AL; his mother, Libby Webb Farish of Louisville; a sister, Debbie (Gene) Holbrook of Madison, MS; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or the Backpacks of Hope Childrens Ministry, c/o First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Margaret Kate (Cobb) King

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all." Proverbs 31:28-29 (KJV)

Margaret Kate(Cobb) King, 86, of Ackerman, MS, surrounded by family at her residence, passed away from this world, Monday, November 2, 2020, and into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father.

Margaret was devoted to her family and, most importantly, to her Lord. She lived a life dedicated to serving others….family, friends, and God. She carried many titles to those who loved her. As a wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, she was "Margaret". The doting parent to Peggy and Lesia was known as "Mother". To her special sons-in-law she was always "Mrs. King". She was given the title "Grandmother" by her first grandchild, Lewanda and later shared with her husband, Mel. Later she became "MaMaw" to Cynthia, her husband Joey, Katie and husband Charles. When Drake arrived, she became affectionately known as "Grandma" to him. But….her favorite title of all would probably be the one given to her by her 5 GREAT-grandchildren…..Emily, Allie, Jonah, Owen, and Stella Kate. She LOVED hearing the name "Granny" from these extra special little people!

Margaret was a true example of the Proverbs 31 woman. She was a caregiver to many from a very early age in life. She took care of her family and served her Lord faithfully, and her friendship was treasured by all those who were privileged to know her.
Margaret also worked over 30 years for the Irwin B. Schwabe Company, or shirt factory, as most of us knew it.

Margaret is survived by 2 loving daughters, Peggy(David) Oswalt and Lesia(Steve) Hughes, both of Ackerman, MS; 4 grandchildren, Lewanda(Mel) Morse of Oxford, MS, Cynthia(Joey) Hood of Ackerman, MS, Katie(Charles) Corley of Ackerman, MS and Drake Hughes of Starkville, MS; 5 great-grandchildren, Emily and Allie Morse of Oxford, MS, Jonah and Owen Hood of Ackerman, MS, and Stella Kate Corley of Ackerman, MS; 1 brother, Terry(Joyce) Cobb of Starkville, MS; and 1 sister, Nancy Cherry of Westlake, LA.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Allie Gene King, her parents, H.H. and Jewell(Prewitt) Cobb, and 2 brothers, Jimmy and Frank Cobb.

Outside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at Old Lebanon Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jerry Lawson and Rev. John Yelverton officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to service time. Pallbearers will be John Blake, Lawayne Robinson, Robert Black, Kevin Worrell, Ronny Prewitt, James Greer, Lester Oswalt, and David Cobb. Honorary pallbearers will be George "Fred" Hood and Monroe Fulgham.

Memorials may be made to Old Lebanon Presbyterian Church, PO Box 638, Ackerman, MS, 39735, or to a charity of choice.

Tommy Lee Coleman

Tommy Lee Coleman, 64, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at the Oktibbeha County Medical Center, Starkville, MS. A Memorial service will be conducted at a later date by the Family. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.

Gracie Evelyn Hughes

Mrs. Gracie Evelyn Hughes, 61, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at her home. Graveside services will be Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 M. B. Church, Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Leon Goss

Mr. Leon Goss, 89, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his home. Graveside Service will be Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at 2 p.m., from New Zion M. B. Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.