Charles N. Peay, Jr.

Charles N. Peay, Jr., of Ackerman, MS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 28, 2021, at Kosciusko, MS, VA Home. He was born February 2, 1930, to Charles, Sr., and Trannie Ozelle(Whitlock) Peay. He was 91 years old.

Mr. Peay was a wonderful father, patriot, war hero, and God-fearing Christian. He was born in Cottonplant, MS, but lived many years in Alabama and Michigan. He was a Korean War Veteran having served with the 25th Infantry Division, recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Mr. Peay was a Combat Medic in the United States Army during the war and had also served in the Navy Reserves prior to this. He and his family moved to Mississippi in 1976 leaving employment at General Motors in Detroit, MI. Upon arriving in Ackerman, he served as a police officer, worked at the Steel Mill, and later at TMA where he retired. He also served in the Mississippi State Guard retiring as Colonel and served as a volunteer fireman for over 42 years. He was always giving, polite, friendly, and caring to everyone in the community. His favorite hobbies were gardening, making sure there were always Vidalia onions for Margaret, and an extra row or two of cucumbers for Charles to take downtown and sell. He also enjoyed ham radio. His call sign was WD5GHH, and he was an affiliate of the Army MARS Network. He enjoyed fishing with his wife and parents, and often deer hunted as well. Above all, he loved his children. No matter the struggle, pain, or discomfort, nothing hindered his love and devotion to his children. Even at 85 years, he drove his son, John, numerous times to Jackson, MS, for cancer treatments, and took care of him in his last days. He also, at a very old age, spent many years installing Life-Lines for the elderly.

Mr. Peay is survived by 3 sons, Charles Peay of Las Vegas, NV, Terry Peay of Glenmore, PA, Kenny Peay of Goshen, IN; 3 daughters, Michelle Dabney of Tucson, AZ, Joan Hulbert of Newport Beach, VA, Barbara Dunbar of Virginia Beach, VA; 1 beloved niece, Catherine(Bill) Brickhill of Bartlett, TN, who played an important part helping in the last days of his life, while also caring and attending to her own father, Clifford,(Mr. Peay's brother), who passed away just two days after Mr. Peay. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and several great-grands.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margret Peay, his parents, Charles N. Peay, Sr., and Trannie Ozelle(Whitlock) Peay, 1 son, John Peay, and 1 brother, Clifford Eugene Peay who passed away in Brooklyn, MI, just two days after his own death.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, with Rev. Danny Irvin officiating. Visitation will be held for 1 hour prior to service time.

Joyce Jowers Sykes

Joyce (Earlene) Jowers Sykes answered her eternal call on July 30, 2021 after 92 years full of life on this earth. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, August 2nd, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Heath Hillman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, and Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Harmony Baptist Church cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Born in Nanih Waiya on April 28, 1929, to Ludie Slawson Jowers and William Cassel Jowers, Joyce was the second oldest of 8 siblings. Her rural upbringing taught her hard work, as she often helped her family out in the fields and around the house with the younger children. The family attended Harmony Baptist Church, and Joyce came to know the Lord at an early age. This foundation in faith would remain strong all of Joyce’s life and shaped the positive and resilient attitude she always maintained.

Upon graduating Calhoun High School in 1949, Joyce was recruited to work as a fingerprint technician for the FBI. Taking a fearless leap of faith, she left the cotton and corn fields of Mississippi for the big city of Washington, D.C where fate had one more surprise waiting for her: Ted Sykes, her husband of 63 years. The two were married on February 18, 1955 and shared the adventure of a lifetime, traveling across the continent with the military. Ted’s assignments with the Air Force took them from Flin Flon, Manitoba to Honolulu, Hawaii and everywhere in between. Joyce served a military career in her own rite, managing countless relocations, hosting international diplomats, and supervising the home-front with her daughter LaResa while Ted worked abroad.

After Ted’s retirement, Joyce was happy to return to her Winston County roots, calling Louisville home for the last four decades of her life. Here, she was an active member of First Baptist Louisville and enjoyed attending Bible study and Wednesday night dinner each week and being involved with the Women’s Missionary Union. She also volunteered at the Winston County Medical Center, overseeing the gift shop at the hospital for several years.

Joyce was a member of the Louisville Garden Club and Louisville Homemaker’s Club. She had a green thumb and could make just about anything grow. At home, she prized her African Violets, and she and Ted grew a garden every summer. Her famous fig preserves couldn’t be topped, and no holiday gathering was complete without her homemade turkey dressing. She was also a talented painter and a master quilter, giving new life to fabric scraps and old clothes. Nothing ever went to waste in Joyce’s house.

We were blessed to learn many lessons from her like how to trust the Lord and love your family, how to never take more than you need, and how it’s not really Christmas until Bing Crosby sings.

She is reunited in Heaven with her husband Ted, sisters Jewel Crocker Ricks and Martha Jacobsen, and brothers Charles Alton Jowers, Hershel Warren Jowers, William Curtis Jowers, John Denton (J.D.) Jowers, and Larry David Jowers.

Her spirit lives on in her daughter LaResa (Dennis) Swisher, granddaughters Kayleigh (Ian) Few and Hannah (Kyle) Burton, and great-granddaughter Madeleine Joyce Few. Thank you for teaching us, loving us, and being a part of our lives. She also leaves two sisters-in-law, Gladys Jowers and Leila Jowers.

Also mourning Joyce’s loss are her caretakers: Linda Mills, Frozene Frazier, Charlene Mayo, and Dot Papalambros. Thank you for all of care and kindness you have shown our mother and grandmother over the past 3 years. You have been such a blessing to our family and made Joyce’s wish to spend her final days comfortable in her own home possible.

Memorials may be made to the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Linda Moore Douglass

Linda Moore Douglass, 76, of Louisville, MS passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at her residence. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Cockrell Funeral Home in Macon, MS. Bro. Glen Barker will officiate. Interment will follow in Oddfellows Cemetery in Macon. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Cockrell Funeral Home of Macon is in charge of the arrangements.

 
Linda Moore Douglass was born in Macon, MS on July 31, 1944 to the late William B. Moore and Lucy Lavada Cooper Moore. She was a graduate of Brooksville High School and attended Bethel College for a short time. She married Lester Lee Card and they raised their children for the next few years. She later married Lee Douglass and they made their home in Louisville, MS. She was first of all a housewife and homemaker but she also worked at The Spot, her father’s restaurant in Macon, among other places. Linda loved music, but she was an especially avid fan of Conway Twitty. After her husband’s passing, she enjoyed going to the New Beginnings Center for Adults in Philadelphia, MS where she enjoyed visiting and doing crafts. She loved cross-stitching and solving find-a-word puzzles.

 
Linda M. Douglass is survived by her daughter: Wendy Conner (Danny) of Preston, MS and her two sons: Bubba Card (Michele) of Nanih Waiya, MS and Will Card (Addy) of Livingston, AL. She also leaves to mourn her passing her two sisters: Esther Howard of Brooksville and Martha Derusha (Gene) of Toomsuba, MS and one brother: Billy Moore (Sarah) of Brooksville, MS as well as eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister: Jimmie Ruth MacBrayer; husbands: Lester Lee Card and Lee Douglass and her stepmother: Henrietta Moore.

Jonathan Headd

Jonathan Headd, 82, of Louisville, Passed on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Chapel Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Headd, was born March 14, 1939, to the parents of Cabot Headd and Essie Austin Headd in Winston County Mississippi. At an early age he joined Union Chapel M. B. Church and gave his life to Jesus Christ. He attended Zion Ridge Elementary Scool and graduated from Louisville Colored High School in 1959. He moved to Detroit, MI., and faithully worked at General Motors and met the love of his life, Del Marie Daniels and joined in Holy Matrimony in 1965, and to this union one child was born. After retirement he returned to his hometown of Louisville in 2010 to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He enjoyed hosting an annual Fish Fry for family and friends. He was a faithful member of Union Chapel M. B. Church. 

Jonathan, was preceded in death by his loving spouse and parent, (5) Brothers, (3) Sisters and 1 grandson. He is survived by; (2) daughters, Joann (Oscar) Eiland, and Bernadette Headd; (1) Son, Reggie (Kathy) Hughes; three grands;(4) great grands; Sister, Jerry Clark, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and friends.

Jo Helen Todd

Jo Helen Todd, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, July 29 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, July 30, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rob Faulk officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Beth Eden Cemetery.

Jo Helen was born February 2, 1946, to Bobby and Frankie Maddox Culwell in Louisville. She was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church. Jo Helen began her working career as a hair dresser. She also enjoyed working in the tower at Williamson and Sons Raceway in Nanih Waiya. Next, she taught three and four-year-old kindergarteners at South Louisville Daycare. For a time, she worked at TRW and later devoted 30 years to Wal-Mart after which she retired. After her retirement from Wal-Mart, she decided to pursue her favorite hobby and purchased Flowers from the Heart Florist in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Jo Helen also enjoyed cooking and she was known for her ceramics.

Jo Helen is survived by her husband of 56 years Bobby Joe Todd, her daughter Lisa Strickland, and her mother Frankie Culwell all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny” to her three grandchildren: Blake (Emily) Williamson, Missy (John) Williamson, and Brock Strickland; and her three great-grandchildren: John Cole Williamson, Paisley Rae Williamson, and Shelby Williamson. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing her sister Dot Eaves, her brother Jerry (Sandra) Culwell, her sister-in-law Cindy Todd, and two brothers-in-law Donnie (Kay) Todd, and Karey Todd as well as her loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Jo Helen was preceded in death by her father Bobby Culwell and her brother-in-law Mike Eaves.

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Brannon, Bobby Culwell, Jeff Culwell, Nick Culwell, Ryan Eaves, Rusty Foster, Paul McBrayer, and Randy Skinner. Memorials in honor of Jo Helen may be given to Beth Eden Cemetery Fund, c/o Shirley Livingston, 40 Livingston 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.

Rev. Walter King

Funeral services for Rev. Walter King, 53,  will be held 1:00 P.M., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Harper Chapel M.B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel, Louisville, MS. Interment will be in Little Member M.B. Church Cemetery, Macon, MS.

Edna Bennett

Funeral services and interment for Ms. Edna Bennett, 68,  will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, July 30, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel

Barbara McMillin Webb

Barbara McMillin Webb, 84, passed away in her home surrounded by family July 23, 2021. Graveside services will be 11am Monday, July 26, 2021 at Memorial Park in Louisville, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Webb, a native of Louisville, was a graduate of Louisville High School, Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University. She was in education for 43 1/2 years, ending at Copiah- Lincoln Community College as the director of the Upward Bound program. She was chairman of the food committee for the Copiah County chapter of the Heart Association for 20+ years and was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, Hazlehurst.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Larry Webb in 2006 and her brother, James F. "Jim" McMillin.

Survivors include, son, William L. Webb, Jr. (Jessie) of Raymond; daughters, Valerie Calhoun of Hazlehurst and Amanda Barker (Mike) of Pelham, AL; grandchildren, Erin Gioia, Elizabeth Gioia, Ryan Barker, Lindsey Insalaco, Kevin Barker, Webb Calhoun, Marti Calhoun, William McMillin Webb and Charley Suzanna Webb; 1 great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the Heart Association or to 1st Presbyterian Church, Hazlehurst.

Karen C. Orr

Karen Sue(Chamberlain) Orr passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. She was born on August 9, 1944, in Chicago, IL, and was 76 years old.

Karen was a special lady in this community and deeply loved by her family, friends, and church family. She was a devoted member at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church and always supported the church faithfully. Her We Care Group meeting on Wednesday mornings was the highlight of her week, and she enjoyed the fellowship with each attendee, making life-long friends with each. She also loved her pups, which were her family too, and the community cats that showed up on her porch every day for food and attention!

Karen was a faithful employee, and held many clerical/administrative positions in several jobs before her retirement. She held positions with companies in California before moving to Mississippi. Upon her move to Ackerman, Karen worked in clerical postions at Belwood, and later worked with the Department of Human Services where she retired after appoximately 6 years.

During her latter years, Karen faced physical issues that limited her time in some of the things that she enjoyed. But, thankfully, there were special friends who walked with her and kept her active and cared for during the difficult days. We would like to thank each of them for their love and support. They each held a special place within her heart.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS, is in charge of all arrangements. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. till service time at the church. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery.

Karen is survived by 2 daughters, Sandie Keister of Bakersfield, CA, and Barbara(Scott) Wade of Florida. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Orr, and her parents.

Memorials may be made to Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Ina Ainsworth

Graveside services for Ina Ainsworth will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from North Bend United Pentecostal Church Cemetery with Rev. Benny Alford officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 from 11 a.m. until time for departure at McClain-Hays Funeral Home. McClain-Hays is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ainsworth, 78, of Bay Springs, MS, died Friday, July 23, 2021.

Ina was a native of Neshoba County and a resident of Bay Springs for the past 26 years. She was a graduate of Longino High School in 1961. She loved to crochet, read, do puzzles and watch wrestling.

Survivors include daughters, Penny Michelle Ainsworth (James Baughman) of Louin, and Misty Dawn Gregory (Trey Upton) of Stringer; son, Tony Dewayne Ainsworth (Leann) of Bay Springs; grandchildren, Austin, Caitlin and Brittany Gregory, C.J. and Hunter Upton, Kambron and Kloey Ainsworth; great-grandchildren, Jayden and Bella Strong; mother, Lucille Williams of Philadelphia; sisters, Pearl Price, Charlotte Pilgrim, Aletha Thomas all of Philadelphia and Diane Vincent of Louisville; a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Ainsworth was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Williams; sister, Vicki Williams; grandson, Timothy Ainsworth.

James Wilbur Maness

Wilbur Maness passed away at his home on July 15, 2021. He was born August 7, 1967, and lived his entire life in Ackerman, MS. He is survived by his mother, Sybil Maness of Ackerman, his daughter Jennifer Sims of Sturgis, his significant other, Cindy Weeks of Ackerman, and 2 sisters, Ann Reese of Woodland, and Vickie Barksdale of Senatobia. Wilbur leaves 2 grandchildren, Alex Rich and Emilee McGinnis of Ackerman.

Wilbur currently owned and operated Choctaw County Recycling in Ackerman. Everyone will also remember his mechanic and tire business. Wilbur was a true business man, yet was always willing to help anyone that needed it. His life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will begin at noon and the memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Wilbur's memory to the American Diabetes Association.

Ernest L. Beasley

Ernest L. Beasley, 74, of Bowling Green, KY., passed on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Medical Center, Bowling Green, KY. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., form the Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Zion Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Helen Virginia Stevenson Collier

Helen Virginia Stevenson Collier, 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 23, 2021, at her home in McCool, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Monday, July 26, at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church in McCool with Bro. Roger Griffith and Bro. Bobby Parish officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Helen was born November 21, 1938, to Maxie and Neva Gladney Bradberry in McCool. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church of McCool. Helen retired after devoting 35 years to the Spartus Corporation. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to cook for them to enjoy. Helen also liked to go…sometimes they made two to three trips a day to town most times accompanied by their dog, Little Joe!

Helen is survived by her husband of 24 years James Collier, and her children: Leon Stevenson and wife Cindy of McCool, Dianne Bunn and husband Mark of Ackerman, Mississippi, Chris Stevenson and wife Debra of McCool, Diane Miller of Ackerman, Daniel Collier and wife Sonya also of Ackerman, and Donna Ross and husband Benny of Huntsville, Alabama. One of her greatest joys was being “Mamaw or MawMaw” to her 18 grandchildren and her 17 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Hervie Lee Stevenson, her parents, and her siblings Mary Hunt, Johnnie Stevenson, and Maxie D. Bradberry.

Serving as pallbearers are Mackey Bradberry, Mark Bradberry, Mikell Bradberry, Tyler Collier, Floyd Morgan, and Myron Stevenson. Memorials in honor of Helen may be given to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, c/o Brenda Cagle, 199 Gordon Road, McCool, MS 39108.

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

Gaylia Anne Romedy

Gaylia Anne Romedy, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at her home in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Anne was born July 29, 1937, to Vernon Augustus and Elva Lou Dempsey Horton in Winston County. She was an avid reader and loved to work in her yard. Anne retired from Wal-Mart where she worked for many years as a sales associate.

Anne is survived by her children Debra Anne McQuillen and husband David of Philadelphia and Charles Victor “Vic” Romedy and his wife Beth of Meridian, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw Anne” to her four grandchildren: Kylie Morgan, Megan Warren, Casey Warren, and Connor Romedy; as well as to her five great-grandchildren. 

Also left to mourn her passing is her sister Jean Ford; two brothers Bobby and Dwight Horton; and special family friend Danny Albritton. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Romedy, her parents, and her brother James Donald Horton.

Eloise Reed Richardson

Mrs. Eloise Reed Richardson, 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 24th, at Murphy Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark Mayo and Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eloise was born October 11, 1947, to Fred and Ruth Reynolds Reed. She was a 1965 graduate of Louisville High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, as well as earning her Master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and her Specialist’s degree in Administration and Reading, all from Mississippi State University.

Eloise was the State Director for Adult Education for the state of Mississippi for 28 years. During her career as an educator, always passionate in the adult learning arena, Eloise was recognized by her peers as an outstanding leader, being awarded several notable accolades. In 1989, Eloise was awarded the MS Military Department Civilian Meritorious Service Award and was made honorary Command Sergeant Major by Brigadier General Denver Bracken for administering 4,200 GED exams to soldiers of the Guard. She was honored in 2004 with the Delta Kappa Gamma Red Rose award for her contributions to GED Testing and the status of women in education. In 2006, Eloise accepted national recognition from the GED Testing Service by receiving their Extraordinary Service Award for her efforts to secure and restore GED Testing following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In 2014, Eloise was honored by receiving the National GED Administrator award from GED Testing Service and was recognized at the national convention in Long Beach, CA.

As the State Director for Adult Education and High School Equivalency, she served in a leadership role on the Board of Directors for the National Association of State Directors for Adult Education. She worked closely with the national Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education to develop policy, guidance, and professional development impacting adult education across the United States. Eloise worked with community colleges, community-based organizations, public schools and correctional facilities to provide quality adult education programs across the state impacting hundreds of thousands of individuals in Mississippi.

Peers remember Eloise as having care, concern and empathy for adult learners. She served as a national leader, mentor and coach to new state directors on many occasions. Her dedication and leadership helped with federal adult education program. Eloise leaves behind a legacy in adult education in the state of Mississippi and on a national level.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Richardson of Flowood, MS; a son, Sean Johnson of West Monroe, LA; two sisters, Gail Henderson and Rochelle Jordan, both of Louisville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Brian Henderson, Mark Henderson, Kyle Donald, Will Jordan, Jake Donald, and Kyle Donald. Honorary pallbearers will be John Hodgson, Robert Hodgson, Graham Henderson, Brac Henderson, Judd Henderson, Richard Salmon, and Liam Donald.

Memorials may be made to Murphy Creek Baptist Church Youth Fund, c/o Freddy Fulcher, 1405 Bond Road, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Trecia Ann " Cookie" Moore

Trecia Ann " Cookie" Moore, 61, of Noxapater, Mississippi passed on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from Choctaw Residential Center in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2021 from Beck Funeral Home Chapel of Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will take place in the Mt. Pleasant #2 M.B. Church Cemetery of Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2021 from Beck Funeral Home Chapel of Louisville. Beck Funeral Home Louisville is in charge of all arrangements.

Ms. Moore is survived by two children Travis Moore and Ariel Moore. Two grandchildren Kaiden Lewis and MaKailah Moore. Five sisters, Dessie Clemons, Annie Lee Hudson ( Waddell), Priscillia Miller, Christine Thames, and Ivy Nunn ( Rufus). Four brothers, G.W. Hughes, Willie Lee Roberson, Hamilton Roberson, and Jerry Hughes. 

Pallbearers are Jeremy Hughes, Kendrick Hughes, NeKrandol Thames, Rufus Nunn, Troydrick Carter and NeKechie Hughes. The Officiating Minister is Latrecia Buie.

Marion Robertson Bateman

Mrs. Marion Robertson Bateman, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Rush Specialty Hospital in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 23rd, at Vernon Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Eugene Duran officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the service time at the church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Marion was born July 7, 1929, in Louisville, MS. She retired from TRW where she was a sewing machine operator, and she was a member of Vernon Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Bateman; her husband, James Paul Bateman; her parents, Vera Stokes Robertson and Wilbur E. Robertson, Sr.; one sister, Mavis Hanna; and five brothers, Willie Robertson, Floyd Robertson, Harold Robertson, Herman Robertson, and Steve Robertson.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Angie Hathorn of Louisville; two sisters, Maxine Robertson of Louisville and Margie Gully of Rogers, AR; two brothers, Wilbur E. Robertson, Jr. of Louisville, and Bob Robertson of San Juan Capistrano, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Barry Holloway, Mike Robertson, Ricky Peterson, Mike Robertson, Tate Hanna, and Dale Mann.

Freddy L. Thrasher

Funeral services for Mr. Freddy L. Thrasher will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Barry Fulton and Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment in Plattsburg Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at John E. Stephens Chapel. John E. Stephens Chapel in charge.

Mr. Thrasher, 64, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He lived in Four Corners Community all of his life. He worked at Pearl River Resort for many years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Preceded in death: Father, Sammie Thrasher; Wife, Marjorie Thrasher; Infant daughter, Crystal Thrasher; Brother, Ricky Dale Thrasher.

Survivors: Partner, Cathy Clearman of Bailey; Daughters, Alison McGahey (John) of Philadelphia, Valerie Thompson of Philadelphia and Charlene Ryals (Travis) of Plattsburg; Mother, Virginia Pettie of Four Corners; Sisters, Vivian “Bug” Rasberry of Four Corners and Connie Dobbs of AL; (7) Grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews.

William Earl Eiland

William Earl Eiland,75, of Ackerman, Mississippi passed on Friday, July 17, 2021 from Diversicare of Eupora, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 24, 2021 from Beck Funeral Home Chapel of Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will take place in the Rockport M.B. Church Cemetery in Ackerman, Mississippi. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of all arrangements.

Michael Thomas McCleer

Michael Thomas McCleer, 58, of Anchorage, AK passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born on November 8th, 1962 to Tommy Mike McCleer and Violet Elizabeth Anakak-McCleer. He is pre-deceased by both his mother and father; he is survived by one sister, one brother and one daughter. Michael loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 20th, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Markel Nayshun Foster

Markel Nayshun Foster, 11, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at LeBonhur Children Hospital, Memphis, TN. Funeral Service will be Saturday, at 2 p.m., from Still Valley M. B. Church. Visitation will be Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 10 until 1 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. Markel, was born December 28, 2009, to the Parents of Marcus Terrell Foster and Paula Wraggs, in Oktibbeha County Mississippi.

Linda Eiland

Funeral services for Ms Linda Eiland, age 53, were held on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Miller's Chapel M.B. Church of Louisville, MS. Rev. Curley D. Brown officiated.

Linda was born on August 5, 1986. She was employed at the Winston County Courthouse from 2000 - 2004 and she was a member of Miller's Chapel M.B. Church. Ms. Eiland died on June 27, 2021.

Her survivors include Stanley Johnson, her children: Cornelius Eiland, Rochella Eiland, LaTara Hathorn, Jasmine Hathorn, all of Louisville. Her siblings: Allison Walker, Lillie Smith, Mary Brantley, all of Birmingham, AL; Lina Mae Taylor of Philadelphia, MS, Minila Henley, William Eiland, Ella Mae Taylor, Sammie Taylor, Debra Triplett, Bernetta Jackson, and Tracie Beaugard, Blytheville, AR; 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

Taylor Funeral Service of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Smyth

Mr. Charles Thomas Smyth, 77, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Winston Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 19th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Jim Garner officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 12 noon until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles was born May 4, 1944, in Louisville, MS, to Ben and Catherine McGahey Smyth. He was a 1962 graduate of Louisville High School. He then received his BBA from the University of Mississippi. He attended the Bank Examiners School in Washington, DC, and basic computer school in Birmingham, AL; as well as continuing education seminars in hospital and nursing home management. Charles had a varied career, having owned and managed Smyth Farm; owner and manager of McKay’s Grocery; staff accountant for Sinclair and Associates; and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim Administrator of the Winston County Community Hospital. He served in the Mississippi National Guard. He was very active in the community and served on the board of the Flower Ridge Water Assn. Charles was an Eagle Scout, and an avid duck hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Louisville Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Ben Smyth, and a son, James Lee Smyth.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beverly Mills Smyth of Louisville; a son, Leslie (Bridgette) Smyth of Dallas, TX; a sister, B. J. Kelleghan of Louisville; and three grandchildren, Ryan Smyth, Bailey Creed, and Lily Smyth.

Pallbearers will be Ken Mills, Brian Mills, Steven Yarbrough, Thomas Files, Tim Williamson, Jason Carr, and William Ball.

Honorary pallbearers will be Moe Yarbrough, Jimmy Yarbrough, Fred Howard Childs, Fred “Sonny” White, J. J. Ward, David Wilson, Ronnie Eubanks, Therrill Files, and Bobby Clark.

Yancy Wayne Eakin

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dr. Spiva Gene Richardson

Spiva Gene Richardson, D. V. M., was born in Louisville, Mississippi, the only child of Spiva and Ward Dell M. Richardson. He graduated from Louisville High School in 1953 and continued his education at Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and at Auburn University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

During his years living and practicing veterinary medicine in Louisville, Dr. Richardson was active in numerous clubs and organizations. As a member of the Rotary Club, he was a former president, he was two-time Paul Harris fellow, and he maintained perfect attendance for 30 years. He was a member of the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association, Mississippi Cattleman’s Association, founding member of Tibby Creek Hunting Club, a Mason, and a clinical preceptor with Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Richardson was also the recipient of the Winston County Farmer of the Year award in 2014, and he received a plaque from the Winston Cattleman’s Association in 2019, recognizing his 55 years of commitment and dedicated service to the cattle producers of Winston County.

For 58 years, Dr. Richardson was an active member of First Methodist Church, where he served as president and member of the Administrative Board.

Dr. Richardson enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout his life, such as wine making, woodworking, hunting, and growing roses. He carved dough bowls, ducks, and rabbits. He designed and carved jewelry from cow and deer horns, as well as making black powder horns that had beautiful carvings of wildlife. He also was an avid hunter, and he enjoyed numerous memorable hunting trips with his son, Craig. For many years, he enjoyed growing hybrid tea roses and sharing bouquets of roses with family and friends. He had over 50 hybrid tea rose plants, and he never wanted anyone else to “mess with his roses.”

When Dr. Richardson was growing up in the early 1950s in Louisville, he and Jimmy and Stanley Hathorn got permission to have one of the first campers at the Neshoba County Fair. During the day, he worked at Double S Angus Farm, and Jimmy and Stanley worked at Triple H Ranch. After working all day, they headed back to the fair every night of fair week.

He loved animals all his life, and he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian from an early age. He truly loved working as a veterinarian throughout his long career.

Dr. Richardson is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Betty Nowell Richardson and his three children: Mary Margaret (Marti) Richardson of Ridgeland, Mississippi; Craig Richardson and wife Susan of Atlanta, Georgia; and Angela Richardson Yarbrough and husband Danny of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Molly Richardson, Reese Richardson, Elizabeth Ann Yarbrough, Daniel Yarbrough, and John Yarbrough.

The family would like to thank the staff of Winston Medical Center for their compassionate care. They would also like to thank Dr. Michael Ard and his staff and Dr. Justin Baker and his staff at Jackson Oncology Associates.

Serving as pallbearers are Dr. H. D. Stokes, J. B. Blanset, Dr. Stephen Hunter, David Crowson, Danny Ward, James (Burr) Warner, and Jason Warner. Serving as honorary pallbearers are the Louisville High School Class of 1953, Randy Eaves, Gene Windham, Wade Hailey, Michael Dean, Giles Ward, Gendal Reid, and Hubert Hunter.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church of Louisville or to the charity of your choice. Dr. Richardson was so blessed by the gift of life and the generosity of others for the past 18 months, and the family asks that you consider making a blood donation.

Visitation will be Monday, July 19 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 20 at First Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will also be the day of the service at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Cemetery.

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.

Earline Hickman Miller

Mrs. Earline Hickman Miller, 90, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. 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. 

Earline was united in holy matrimony to Willie B. Miller, and to this union four children were born, Willie, Murphy, Edith and Shelby. Earline attended Adult Educational Classes at night, where she obtained her GED Certificate. Opening the doors to her becoming a CNA at Tri-County Nursing Home, presently known as Louisville Care Center, for more than 30 Years, giving loving care to so many until retiring. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie B. Miller; her parents, Litha and Edd Hickman; two sons, Willie James Miller and Murphy Lee Miller; one granddaughter, Melisa Evette Miller and one great grandson, McKenzie Zykia Miller; three brothers, Eddie, Robert and Johnny Joe Hickman; and two precious sisters that loved her unconditionally, Pearlie and Ella Smith. 

Earline leaves to cherish her memory two loving children; Edith Pearl (Fletcher) Odom and Shelby Lee (Mary Miller both of Louisville, MS; 12 Grandchildren; 36 Great Grandchildren, and 6 Great Great Grands, Her daughter-In-law, Christine Miller; a special dear friend, Mattie Haynes and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Georgia Jo Windham

Mrs. Georgia Jo Windham, 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, July 16th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jimmy Pender officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery in Lake, MS. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Windham was born February 3, 1949, in Mississippi. She retired from Diamond Grove where she was an LPN, and she was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Windham; her son, Stevie Hodge; parents, Ruth Sistrunk Monk and Bill Monk; two sisters, Ann King and Mary Ladd; and three brothers, Herman Monk, Billy Wayne Monk, and Floyd Monk.

She is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Edward) Mayo of Louisville; four sisters, Helen Luke of Pulaski, MS, Etoile Smith of Forest, MS, Lola Dean Elmore of Forest, MS, and Rachel Brooks of Forest, MS; two grandchildren, Dalton Mayo and Camille Mayo; and a sister-in-law, Betty Miller of Center, TX.

Pallbearers will be David Gookin, Billy Catt, Will Bane, Nelson Tarvin, Joey Monk, and Johnny Wilson.

 

Richard Glen Crosby

Richard Glen Crosby, 49, of Preston, MS., passed on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Saint Dominic Hospital, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Louisville. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Crosby, was born September 21, 1971, in Kemper County Mississippi, to the parents of Luther Frank Crosby and Gurthia Mae Easley. He is survived by his son; Ryan J. Crosby, of Preston, MS; Siblings, Belinda Rush, Birmingham, AL., Melissa Colston(BillY) and Reginald Crosby both of Biloxi, MS., Billy Joe Crosby of Louisville, MS., and Steve Crosby of Kosciusko, MS., Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and other cousins and relatives.

Kent Gravett

Kent Gravett, born June 10, 1938, peacefully passed away at his home in Louisville, MS on July 10, 2021, as a result of heart problems. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca, his sons Clay and Miles, granddaughter Nattiya ('KK') and grandson Oliver ('Ollie').

Kent received a BS in Theatre from Northwestern University, an MA in Directing from University of Iowa and a PhD in Theatre History, Theory and Criticism from New York University. He spent most of his working life as a teacher, and participated in around 200 theatre productions as an actor and director. The highlight of his professional career was a Fulbright Grant to teach and work at the Royal University of Fine Arts in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Kent loved so many things; traveling with his two sons to Mt. Everest was one of the best times of his life. He loved music, especially the Hollywood Bowl and the LA Symphony. He loved old movies, and he loved his dogs Biscuit and Roxie, who remained by his side until the end. Kent loved everything Kentucky! He loved his family, he loved the arts, and most importantly, he loved the Lord!

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Lexington, KY.

Thomas W. Jones

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas William Jones, 83, of Choctaw County, will be held at Antioch Community Church in Reform, Monday, July 12, 2021. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with funeral service immediately following. Rev. Bill Hutto and Bro. Maury Jones will be officiating with interment in the church cemetery.

A native of Choctaw County, Mr. Jones was born November 12, 1937 and passed July 10, 2021 at the home of his son in Ackerman, MS. He was retired from Futorian Manufacturing Company and was a life-long member of Antioch Community Church. Mr. Jones was a son of a farmer and homemaker. He enjoyed church, working, gardening, quail hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Farrah W. Jones of Ackerman, sons, Richard (Diana) Jones of Ackerman, Maury Jones of Ackerman, Shane (Jean) Sunn of Denver, Colorado; daughters, Sheila Jones of Ackerman, Christia Graham of Kansas; brother, Lavon Jones of Reform; and sister, Carolyn (S.E.) Adams of Manassas, Virginia; 18 grandchildren; Chance Hollingsworth, Brittany (Matthew) Henderson, Daniel Jones, Lizzie Jones, Georgia McGinnis, Justice Gutterson, Amanda Jones, Mekenzie (Trey) Defelice, Clayton Jones, Kate (Zach) Kemp, Brian Curtis, Angie (Secatra) Miller, Keeley Jernigan, Jimmy Reidy, Fran Sunn, Mac Sunn, Mary Laird (Kyle) Darbonne, John Moss Sunn. 17 great-grandchildren and 1great-great grandchild with 2 great-great grandchildren on the way.

Preceding him in death are his father, Jim Howard Jones, and mother, Willie Ted Steadman, a brother, GalBren Jones and a sister, Karah Turnage, and best friend, Jimmy Edwin Steadman.
Pallbearers include Mac Sunn, John Moss Sunn, Clayton Jones, Chance Hollingsworth, Daniel Jones and Brian Curtis.

Honorary pallbearers include Gibeau Fleming, Javorie Triplett, Ranny Jones, Johnny Steadman, M.P. Busby, Wesley Gammill, and Rodney Gammill.

Gracie Mae Glenn

Gracie Mae Glenn, 79, of Louisville, MS., passed on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel, Louisville, Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Antioch Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Gracie, was born January 13, 1942, to the Parents of Floyd Liddell and Arlena Roberson, in Winston County Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband; James Glenn, ;daughter, Tracy Glenn; sisters, Evernis Gamble and Luedean Jackson, brother, Grady Thomas and grandson, Tylan Glenn. 

She is survived by her children; Lewis Glenn (Patricia), Malvin Glenn, Joyce Glenn, Derrick Glenn(Denita), Undra Glenn, Lakita Glenn and Kevin Glenn; Siblings; Mildred Williams, Beverly Eichelberger(Lonnie), Robert Roberson(Margaret), David Roberson and Wray Roberson and a host of Grands and Great Grands, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

Karen Joyce Kennedy

Karen Joyce Kennedy, 59, of Jackson, MS., passed on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hopewell Church Cemetery, McCool, MS. 

Karen, was born October 20, 1961, in Chicago, IL., to the Parents of John Chambers and Florisdean Hannah. She is survived by her siblings; Milton Kennedy(Geneva), Belleville, MI., Verdean Triplett(Dennis), Evanston, IL., Dollie Chambers and Mary Chambers both of Jackson, MS., A host of Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mary Jane Johnson

Mary Jane Johnson, 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 9th, at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Liberty Baptist Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Jane was born May 15, 1952, in Winston County, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oma and Eva Dean Johnson; and a brother, Oma Lynn Johnson.

She is survived by her sister, Eva Sue Clay of Noxapater; and two brothers, David Johnson of Arkansas, and Jasper Johnson of Louisville; and a host of cousins.

 

Kathy Hardy Oldham

Mrs. Kathy A. Oldham, 66, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 17th at The Way Community Church, with Rev Shayne Martin officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kathy Hardy was born May 18, 1955, in Detroit, MI, daughter of James M. and Dolores Hardy. After graduating from Trenton High School in Trenton, MI, she met her future husband of 44 years, Bob Oldham. Married on March 9, 1977, Bob and Kathy have four children: Eric, Jennifer, Lisa, and Jimmy.

Kathy volunteered in the Children’s Ministry and was a member of The Helping Hands Ministry at her church. She loved to cook and bake amazing desserts. She took great pride in cake decorating and crocheting for family and friends.

She had numerous jobs through her life, including cook, cashier, and childcare worker. She spent her retirement loving and taking care of her grandchildren, who brought her so much joy. She also enjoyed going with her husband on small getaways every chance she could.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Dolores Hardy, as well as her sister-in-law, Linda Hardy and her brother-in-law, Terry Markham.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Oldham of Louisville, MS; two daughters, Jennifer (David) Hankins of Louisville, and Lisa (Joe) Hurt of Macon, MS; two sons, Eric (Jenny) Oldham of Bellville, TX, and Jimmy (Pam) Oldham of Louisville, MS; two sisters, Lynn Markham of Lake City, FL, and Lorraine Coleman of Louisville, MS; two brothers, Jeff (Donna) Hardy of Columbia, TN, and David (Louann) Hardy of Virginia Beach, VA, eleven grandchildren, Anna Hankins, Jack Hankins, Jolie Hurt, Nick Oldham, Stella Oldham, Samuel Hurt, Harrison Oldham, Evelyn Oldham, Nora Oldham, Georgia Oldham, and Clark Hankins; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Garry V. Hughes

 Complex, yet courageous, Garry V. Hughes’ love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Garry went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2021, at the age of 86 after a wonderful, adventurous life. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Garry was born to parents George and Minnie May Hughes on February 17, 1935 in Kossuth, MS. In 1994, he married Ramona Hughes, the love of his life, and they resided happily on their farm in Louisville. Garry was an active member of West Union Presbyterian Church.

Garry loved the Lord, his family, and his community well. He was known for his hard work ethic, just ask anyone that’s ever worked for him. His generosity knew no bounds. He was loved and respected by many for his selfless acts of kindness and generosity. He even received the Louisville Lifetime Achievement Award, which he was very humbled to receive.

To sum up his life in his own words, he would sometimes say, “I’m a blessed man”, and “The Lord has been good to me”. Those who knew Garry know that he had a wide range of pursuits and interests. From being a basketball coach to a businessman, from building apartment complexes to board rooms, from chicken farming to gold mining in Alaska, from plowing mules to making sorghum, and from dairy farming to quail hunting. And these were just a few.

Garry started The Hughes Companies in 1960 and incorporated in 1971. He is forever grateful for the people that worked with him there and attributes much of his success to these great men and women.

His greatest legacy is how well he loved his family. His motto was “He would work ‘til Jesus comes”, and he did just that!

Garry is survived by his beloved wife, Ramona, his brother Hal Hughes and sister Francis Thompson, his daughters Lisa Cheyne, Patty Carol Buteau, Angie Watson, and Ginger Edwards, his son Glen Hughes, as well as 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Also, Walter and Jonathan Scott, and Vanessa Dover, who Garry and Ramona loved well.

Garry’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS, with Rev. Bill Adams and Mr. Mike Forster officiating. The burial will be a private, family service. The family requests any donations in Garry’s honor be made to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS, 39745, or West Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Linda Hudson, 19005 Hwy 15 North, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Watson, Walker Watson, Bryant Buteau, McCray Buteau, Garrison Cheyne, Sullivan Cheyne, Hughes Skinner, Lane Skinner, and Carson Loftis.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Holland, Dave Fair, Chris Hughes, Ben Loftis, Tony Garcia, Marcus Garcia, Terre Pittman, and Ingnacio “Nacho” Sanchez.

Oma Lynn Johnson

Funeral services for Mr. Oma Lynn Johnson will be held 2 PM Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Mack Alford officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-2 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at John E. Stephens Chapel.

Mr. Johnson, 64, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He lived most of his life in the Linwood community and made his living by working offshore. He attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, working and doing projects.

He was preceded in death by his parents Oma Savell Johnson and Eva Dean Smith Johnson.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne Johnson; daughter, Ashley Neal (Chris) of Meridian; son, J.D. Johnson (Tracy) of Philadelphia; sisters, Eva Sue Clay and Jane Johnson both of Noxapater; brothers, David Johnson of Arkansas, Jasper Earl Johnson of Louisville; (4) grandchildren, Jackson Johnson, Turner Johnson, Garrett Neal, and Case Neal; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: David Ladd, John Fisher, Josh Watkins, Jeff Griffin, David Neal, Sam Rudolph.

Grover Lee Eiland

Grover Lee Eiland, 68, of Louisville, MS., passed on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 9, 2021, at 2 p.m., from Miller Chapel M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Chapel Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Rhonda McIntosh Breckenridge

Mrs. Rhonda McIntosh Breckenridge, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at her home in McCool, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Thomas officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Union Ridge Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rhonda was born November 13, 1955, in Anna, Illinois, to Edsel and Mary West McIntosh. She was a supervisor at Pearl River Resort for 18 years. She loved her family and grandchildren, and loved animals, especially her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Ronal Joe McIntosh.

She is survived by her children, Rhonda Price, Rebekah Ferguson, Rachel Taihook, Robert Lee, Jr., Richard Lee, and Joseph Lee; a sister, Betty Jo McIntosh; 15 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, and nephews, Gunner Pitt and Drake Rosamond.

Pallbearers will be Ethan Ferguson, Keone Taihook, J. R. Sloan, Scott Ferguson, Joshua Lee, and Darrian Reed.

Memorials may be made to the Louisville Animal Shelter.

Donna Rogers Sinclair

Mrs. Donna Rogers Sinclair, 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at River Oaks Hospital in Flowood, MS. A graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.

Donna was born March 29, 1965, in Louisville, MS. She is survived by her children, Stacie (Rusty) Waites of Wauawatosa, Wisconsin, Jamie Little of Preston, Lyndsey Fulcher, Taylor Sinclair, and Tyler Sinclair, all of Louisville; sisters, Kathy (Joe) Hodge and Sharon (Tommy) McKinley, both of Louisville; and grandchildren, Jaicie Fulcher, Ollie Stapleton, Khloe Little, Lily Hunt, and Auden Hunt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Berlin T. Rogers, and a brother, John Rogers.

A memorial service for Donna will be held at a later date.