Annie B Walker

Mrs. Annie B Walker, 76, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, 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.

Thomas D Coleman

Thomas D Coleman, Jr., 86, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 2 p.m., from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, with Burial in the Pleasant Grove Memorial 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.

Angela Porter

Angela Porter, 53, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, December 27, 2021, at her home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Harrington Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Ida Mae Black

Ida Mae Black, 89, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her residence after a brief illness surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rob Faulk officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Rural Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Black was born September 25, 1932, to Elbert Lee and Mary Elizabeth Ramage Teer in Attala County, Mississippi. She attended Glendale Grammar School and was a graduate of Ethel High School Class of 1951. Ida Mae grew up in the Pentecostal faith. She was the matriarch and loving mother of a large family. Her life was busy taking care of her family; she was known for her large vegetable gardens and for canning the fruits of her labor. She always hosted all the family gatherings and was a great cook.

Ida Mae is survived by her 10 children: Julia (Gary) Burchfield of McCool, Mississippi, Kathy (Dan) May, of Stephens City, Virginia, Darlene Waltman of Hermitage, Tennessee, Martha (Billy) Pruett of Brandon, Mississippi, Betty Black also of Brandon, Lee (Cathy) Black of Heber City, Utah, Louise Black (Kevin) Coogan of Jackson, Mississippi; John Black of Palm Springs, California, Karl Black of McCool, and Karol (Laura) Black of Brandon, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw” to her 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and her only great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her sister Linda Miller. 

Ida Mae was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Ivy Willard Black, her parents, her brother Elbert Lamar Teer, her grandparents John and Ida Joanna Crosby Teer, and her aunt Rosie Ann Teer.

Serving as pallbearers are John Black, Karl Black, Karol Black, Lee Black, Andrew Black, and Nolan Burchfield. Memorials in honor of Ida Mae may be given to Rural Hill Cemetery Fund.

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.

Marion McQueen

Marion McQueen, Jr., 82, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at the Winston County Nursing Home. Graveside Service will be Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Union Chapel 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.

Joycie Triplett

Joycie Triplett, 73, of Louisville, MS., passed on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the Select Specialty Hospital, Meridian, MS. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11 a.m., from Friendship M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, 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.

Mr. Jacob D. Triplett

 Mr. Jacob D. Triplett ,35,  passed away on December 22, 2021. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from noon until 5:00 P.M. at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. from Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Jacob was born June 26, 1986 to Jimmy Dean & Dorothy Triplett in Winston County Mississippi. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church under the leadership of Elder George A. Miller  He was preceded in death by both parents, Jimmy Dean & Dorothy Triplett.

Jacob leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Jakia Coleman, (1) sister: Kourtnee Triplett, (2) brothers: Corneilus Triplett & Mario Johnson (Redman), a special friend, Keyanna Mosley all of Louisville, MS; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousin,& friends.

He spent most of his time with his family and friends. He loved his daughter and family dearly. His smile & ‘I Love You Cuz’ will be forever in our minds, heart and memories. Jacob will be remembered and missed by many.

Connie Frey Wilson

Connie Frey Wilson, age 74, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 30 at South Louisville Baptist Church in Louisville with Bro. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Cemetery.

Connie was born in St. Marys, Ohio, on September 3, 1947, to Lee and Edith Campbell Frey. Currently, she was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church where she enjoyed participating in the Judgment House production. Connie gave her life to the Lord in 1976 and spent many years teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School to all ages ranging from very young to senior adults in Gulfport, Mississippi, Norfolk, Virginia, Millington, Tennessee, and Louisville. She also provided in-home foster care for four years and served as a caregiver to older adults for approximately 10 years.

Connie is survived by her husband Billy Ray Wilson of Louisville and by her five children: Jill (Stanley) Triplett of Louisville, David (Kim) Trisel also of Louisville, Sherri (Dan) McClure of Collinsville, Mississippi, Dotti Wilson of Pelham, Alabama, and Tonya Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw, Granny, and Grandma” to her 11 grandchildren: Joshua (Alisa) Hoening, Lindsay (Ken) Christon, Thomas Cook, Shaina Windham, Amber (Drew) Todd, Raylen (Shelby) Malboeuf, Brandon (Amanda) McClure, Nathan McClure, Anthony Quinn, Lenex Chapman, and Denver Chapman as well as her 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her siblings: Edward (Linda) Frey, Nancy (Ron) Langwell, Cynthia Woten, and Beverly (Mike) Springs. Connie is preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law Jerry Woten.

Serving as pallbearers are Joshua Hoening, Brandon McClure, Nathan McClure, Drew Todd, Hayden Hoening, and Camden Hoening. Honorary pallbearers are Raylen Malboeuf and Gavin Boydstun. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in honor of Connie to be given to Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, Louisville, MS 39339.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and doctors at Winston Medical Center who took such excellent care of Mom during her time in the hospital. Also, thank you to South Louisville Baptist Church for providing such a loving church family which brought her so much comfort.

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.

Doris Elizabeth White

Funeral service for Ms. Doris Elizabeth White will be held 10 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment will be in Hight Assembly Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be 9-10 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at John E. Stephens Chapel.

Ms. White, 78, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, MS. She lived most of her life in Iuka, MS. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God. Her hobbies were fishing and gardening, and she loved her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Bobby White; parents, John Armour Parker and Effie Jones Parker; sisters, Beatrice Moody, Lucille Creekmore, Willie Pearl Criddle; brothers, Crawford, J.F., Rev. Neal, and Tommy Parker; granddaughter, Angela Boyle.

Survivors include, daughters, Lisa Fancher (Tracy) of Southaven, Nina Henson (Michael) of Walls; son, Bobby J. White Jr. (Amy) of Starkville; sisters, Nancy Reynolds of Noxapater, Jeanette Davis of Philadelphia; brothers, Clovis (Buddy) Parker, Hank Parker both of Noxapater; (9) grandchildren; (8) great-grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Tanner Henson, Russ Tedford, Hunter Henson, Chase Henson, Logan Fancher, Austin White, and Jude Tedford.

Frances Bagwell

Mrs. Frances Stevenson Bagwell, 87, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at her home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 28th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bagwell was born on April 14, 1934, in Winston County, MS. She was an employee of Spartus Corp. for many years, and a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church.

The thing that gave her greatest joy was her family and friends. She enjoyed talking on the phone with them when she could not be with them personally. She loved working in her yard with her flowers and raised bed garden as health would allow. She also loved feeding her pet goldfish in here little pond and her bream in her big pond.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harold “Bunt” Bagwell; her parents, Lee and Larvell Stevenson; and a sister, Dean Eaves.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Debra) Bagwell of Louisville; her daughter, Debbie (Joey) Johnson of Louisville; and a sister, Martha Hall of Louisville.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Miller, Corey Bagwell, Rylee Pearson, Jerry Ferguson, Neil Snow and Tony Fulton.

Memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church, c/o Tony Fulton, 1475 Rocky Hill Road, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Elwyn A. Ballard

Visitation: 12:00PM until Service Time Monday December 27, 2021 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church near Eupora, MS. Funeral Service: 1:00PM Monday December 27, 2021 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church near Eupora, MS. Interment: Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Eupora, MS

Nancy Atkinson Henson

Nancy Ruth Atkinson Henson passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Choctaw County Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Mrs. Henson was born August 1, 1932, in Choctaw County, Alabama, to William E. and Elvie(Alford) Atkinson. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Henson was a retired business owner.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Broughton, Rev. Doug Atkinson, and Ronny Prewitt officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held Tuesday beginning at 11:00 a.m. till service time at Coleman Funeral Home.
The family requests that caution be taken to prevent further spread of Covid.

Mrs. Henson is survived by 1 daughter, Nancy Diane(Ronnie) Rhyne of Ackerman, MS; 1 granddaughter, Ashleigh(Ryan) Stansbury of Brandon, MS; and 2 great-grandchildren, Harper Gayle and Ethan Kent Stansbury of Brandon, MS.

Mrs. Henson is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Kent Henson, Sr.; her parents; 1 daughter, Billie Gayle Henson; 1 son, Billy Kent Henson, Jr.; 3 sisters and 6 brothers.

Memorials may be made to Salem Methodist Church, Weir-Highpoint Rd., Weir, MS.

Annie Katherine Beasley-Henley

Annie Katherine Beasley-Henley, 65, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at her home. Graveside service will be Friday, December 24, 2021, at 1 p.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

 
Annie was born May 7, 1956, in Noxubee County Mississippi to her parents Frank and Gracie Lee Rice Beasley. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Lavandrick Beasley of Nashville, TN; sisters, Regina Triplett of Chicago, IL., Elaine (Lee Odis) Mays, Patricia (Troy) Dempsey and Sheler Beasley all of Louisville, MS; brothers, Frank Beasley, Jr., and Ronny Beasley both of Louisville, MS; four grands, one great grandchild, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Cherry

Jeffrey Scott “Jeff” Cherry, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence in Winston County, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 24 at Craig Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County with Bro. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.

Jeff was born in Starkville, Mississippi, on June 3, 1974, to Wade and Barbara Spence Cherry. He was a hardworking person who would do anything he could for anyone. Jeff was a “best” friend to many; he dearly loved his boys and his dad. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, even in the rain and storms!

Jeff is survived by his wife Saundra “Sandy” Tobin Cherry, his first wife Melissa Cherry Coleman (Brian), two sons Gage Cherry (Marsha Reed) and Ryan Cherry (Wendy Dandass), and his step-daughter Heather Dawn Tobin. He also leaves behind his father Wade Cherry (Betty Brown and Mark) and his grandmother Maxine Cherry Clardy. One of his greatest joys was being “Poppa Jeff” to his two grandchildren: Benjamin Walters and Lilly Lawson. He is also survived by a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends all of whom loved him dearly. Jeff is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Spence Cherry, two uncles Sidney Cherry and Larry Spence, and his grandparents.

Serving as pallbearers are Gage Cherry, Ryan Cherry, Lance Coleman, Steve Miller, Zack Spence, and Billy Robinson. Memorials in honor of Jeff may be given to Nowell-Massey Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.

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

Maudean Hunt

Maudean Hunt, 83, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Choctaw County MS. Graveside Service will be Monday, January 3, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Rockport United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home, Weir Location. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Jimmie Young, Jr.

Jimmie Young, Jr., 85, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Monday, December 13, 2021, at his home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at 1 p.m., from Center Hill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Jeffery Jackquet Cork

Jeffery Jackquet Cork, 36, of Ackerman, MS., passed on Thursday, December 9, 2021, in Hinds County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel (Weir). Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Enon Cemetery, Ackerman, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Lewis Fleming

Bobby Lewis Fleming, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Baptist Medical Center Attala in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 18 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Trent Jaudon and Bro. Ed Newman officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Crystal Ridge Cemetery.

Bobby was born in Scooba, Mississippi, on May 22, 1936, to O. P. Fleming, Sr. and Linzie Danner Fleming. He was an active member of Crystal Ridge Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school and served as chair of the deacons for many years. Bobby was a graduate of Louisville High School and of East Central Junior College where he played on the baseball team as catcher and pitcher. He retired after 27 years of service from Southern Natural Gas Company. Bobby was a Shriner and as a Mason he was a member of Louisville Lodge #75. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years Sheila Fleming and his son Scotty Fleming and wife Carla all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his three grandchildren: Jarred (Abby) Fleming, Jordan (Hadley) Fleming, and Reagan (Austin) Oswalt. He is also survived by his siblings: Virginia Mitchell of Louisville, Laverne McKay of Murrayville, Georgia, Eula (Ted) Betts of Southaven, Mississippi, Joe (Agnes) Fleming also of Louisville, Terry (Judy) Fleming of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Gloria (Wallace) Cade of Starkville, Mississippi and his sister-in-law Martha Fleming as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Billy Ray Fleming, Ernest Fleming, Owen Paulette Fleming, Jr and Bobby Gene Fleming.

Serving as pallbearers are Jarred Fleming, Jordan Fleming, Austin Oswalt, Wally Cade, Lee Fleming, Mark Fleming, and Ronnie Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Crystal Ridge Baptist Church. Memorials in honor of Bobby may be given to Crystal Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Amanda McCulloch, 2305 Crystal Ridge 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.

Robert Denson Wood

Robert Denson Wood, (age 70), of Louisville, MS, passed away on December 11, 2021 of leukemia.

Robert, or Bob as he was known to most, was born in Oxford, MS on May 4, 1951 to Henry Clay Wood and Pauline Denson Wood, as a younger brother to Barbara Jean Wood. He grew up in Louisville, MS and as a child he participated in the Boy Scouts and grew to love the outdoors. As a teen, he sang in the chorus and traveled across the country with the church choir. He graduated from Louisville High School in 1969. He attended Ole Miss University and University of Southern Mississippi, then transferred to Mississippi State where he graduated with a degree in political science. He met his first wife, Miriam Wood, who is a native of Venezuela, while in college, and they married and began a family. They moved to Venezuela for a period of time, where Bob quickly learned Spanish and grew to love the culture, music, and food of the Venezuelan people. They moved back to the United States and settled in the Northern Virginia area where Bob worked in the tv ratings industry and enjoyed discovering life in the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

Bob eventually moved back to Venezuela where he met his second wife, Eugenia Marcano, with whom he shared a son. He taught English as a second language, combining his love of Spanish with his outgoing personality. He spent the last fifteen years of his life back in his hometown of Louisville. Bob was a big sports fan, especially when it came to football, routing for the Bulldogs and the Saints. He had a witty sense of humor and loved to have lively political discussions. Country songs were always at the top of his playlist, though he had a wide range of musical interests, and you could often hear him singing along. His favorite moments were those spent with his children and grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He was survived by his children Lorry Wood Guy, of Simpsonville, SC, Karen Wood McClaran of Simpsonville, SC, Joseph Henry Wood of Los Angeles, California, Madeline Wood Sherer of Greenville, SC, and Cristian Enrique Wood of Greenville, SC. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He will be greatly missed and is committed to our Father in heaven.

Funeral details are pending.

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.

 

Carolyn Sue Utley

Visitation: None. Graveside Funeral Service: 1:00PM Thursday December 16, 2021 in French Camp Cemetery, French Camp, MS. Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS in charge of arrangements.

Michael Wayne "Mike" Stevenson, Ret. Chief

Michael Wayne Stevenson, age 64, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by loving family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, December 12 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 13 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Cemetery.

Mike was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on June 24, 1957, to Quinton and Evelyn Stevenson. He was a lifelong resident of Winston County where he served as Fire Chief for 17 years. Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a faithful friend and had many friends that were more like family. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Dancing Rabbit Hunting Club held a special place in his heart and is where he enjoyed spending his free time. Mike served as a firefighter for 25 years serving as chief of the Louisville Fire Department for 17 of those years. His father, Quinton, died of a heart attack at age 41 while fighting a fire, which gave Mike a love for his career. He served as Central Vice President for the MS Firefighters Association for a number of years. He is also a Lifetime Member of the MS Firefighters Association and the MS Fire Chiefs Association, honors which were attained by a vote by the membership body of each association.

Mike is survived by his wife of 31 years Cathy Finkley Stevenson and his daughter LaShara Tingle and husband Tyson all of Louisville. He also leaves behind his mother and step-father Benny and Evelyn Luke, his brother Mark (Fran) Stevenson, his mother-in-law Mary Finkley, and his faithful dog, Sadie Mae, who was his loyal supporter until the end. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw Mike” to his four grandchildren: Cheston (Chynna) Jones, Kyle (Kayla) Jones and Lane and Wyatt Tingle; and his great-granddaughter, Ryklin-Claye Jones, who loved his white beard. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. Mike is preceded in death by his father Opal Quinton Stevenson.

Serving as pallbearers are members of the Louisville Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers are all past and present members of Dancing Rabbit Hunting Club. Memorials in honor of Mike may be given to Shriner’s Hospital for Children online at shrinerschildrens.org/giving or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org/donate.

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.

William Anthony Odom

William Anthony Odom passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. 

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021, 2:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Craig Springs Cemetery near Sturgis, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m. till service time at Coleman Funeral Home.

Mr. Odom was born November 5, 1947, in Oktibbeha County, MS, to Author Mancil, Sr. and Mary Louise(Presley) Odom. He was 74 years old. Mr. Odom was retired from Mississippi State University as a landscaper.

Mr. Odom is survived by his wife, Mary(Phillips) Odom; 4 brothers, Hilbert(Helga) Bush of Starkville, MS, Jerry Odom of Bradley, MS, Author Mancil, Jr.(Gail) Odom of Ackerman, MS, and Paul(Debra) Odom of Sturgis, MS; 6 sisters, Betty(Chuck) Brown of Starkville, MS, Vickie(James) Salley of Ackerman, MS, Cornelia(Aaron) Roebuck of Kosciusko, MS, Charlotte Anderson of Starkville, MS, Stella Sanders of Starkville, MS, and Gwen(Roy) Ray of Bradley, MS; 1 God-daughter, Robin(Douglas) Briones of Sturgis, MS; 2 God-grandchildren, Nicole(Chris Coggins) Briones of Sturgis, MS, John Michael Briones of Oregon; 2 God-greatgrandchildren, Attleigh and Annalyn Coggins of Sturgis, MS; and 23 nieces and nephews.

Mr. Odom is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Hazel Danny Odom; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Hall and Deborah Odom.

Wendell L. Morgan

Wendell Lamar Morgan, 79, passed away on December 10, 2021. 

Graveside Service and interment will be held at 12:00PM Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in the Beulah Cemetery near Weir, MS. Visitation will be from 9:30AM until 11:30AM on Tuesday December 14, 2021 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

He was born on October 22, 1942, to Annie Beatrice Morgan and Philip Young (P.Y.) Morgan, and raised in the Panhandle of rural Choctaw County. He grew up alongside his brother, Melvin Morgan, in the aisles of their family's Texaco station. It was inevitably within the Texaco that Wendell developed the knack of never meeting a stranger. To call him "long-winded" would be a huge understatement, but he loved people and discovering a common connection. He wanted to learn every detail about waitresses and servers wherever he ate out. The common household chore of running to the grocery store was a favorite past time. Each aisle was another opportunity to run into an old friend.

As a 1960 graduate of Weir High School, he was the pitcher for the baseball team. Wendell continued his education at Holmes Junior College while also lettering in baseball. He went on to earn a B.A. in History at his beloved Mississippi State University in 1964. After graduation, he took a job with a petroleum company, which took him across the country before his final job placement in Kuwait.

Wendell married Thelma Sue Black on September 3, 1965. Together they had one child, Staci Allison, whom he imparted his love of baseball, old game shows, and Mississippi State. After his retirement, he opened the Weir Country Cafe which served as the unofficial headquarters for all Weir High School football tailgates, coffee clubs, and home of his famous desserts. On most mornings, you could find him and the locals either solving the world's problems or fighting over Mississippi State sports.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Thelma Sue Black; his daughter, Staci Morgan (Ryan Gunderson) of Arlington, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Julia Weeks of Philadelphia, and Katherine Black of Weir; as well as nieces and nephews, Patrick Black of Jackson, Mary Katherine Black Snead of Madison, Debby Weeks Kimbrough of Madison, Becky Weeks King of Philadelphia, Tony Weeks of Pearl, Vicky Oller of Monticello, Gary Morgan of Quitman, and Connie Philips of Oil Springs, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Beulah Cemetery Fund (1410 Weir-McCool Road, McCool, MS 39108) or the Panhandle Community Center (2147 Fentress-Panhandle Road, McCool, MS 39108).

Leo Wayne Rogers

Leo Wayne Rogers, age 66, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his sister’s residence in Starkville, Mississippi. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born September 14, 1955, to Thomas Leo and Warine Watkins Rogers in Louisville, Mississippi. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Wayne also enjoyed riding around talking and visiting with anyone he met on his daily journey but his special ministry was visiting those who were shut-in every day.

Wayne is survived by his siblings: Joanne Rogers Cheatham and Douglas Rogers both of Louisville, Pam Rogers Putt and Alice Rogers Bassett both of Starkville. He is also survived by his niece Courtney Rogers and two nephews Chad Cheatham and Tyler Duncan. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his niece Brittany Bassett, great-niece Lexie Bassett, and great-nephew Chris Perry Benson.

Memorials in honor of Wayne may be given to the charity of your choice.

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.

Bessie Armstrong

Bessie Armstrong, 78, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Specialty Hospital, Meridian, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, from 3 until 4 p.m., and service will be 5 until at the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of Local Arrangements. Funeral service will be Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Providence Baptist Church, 12712 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH., 44120. Burial will be in the Cleveland Memorial Cemetery, Cleveland, OH. 

Bessie Mae Armstrong, the youngest child of John and Loree Kyles Armstrong, was born April 15, 1943 in Repton, Alabama. She leaves to cherish her memories Two children, Quentin(Kelli) McCorvery, of Hudson, OH and Loree McCorvery of Maple Heights, OH; Eight grandchildren; sister, Rosa A. Prince of Louisville, MS.; brother, Dr. George(AL) Armstrong of Jackson, MS; four nieces, three nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Final arrangements will be conducted by; Lucas Memorial Funeral Home of Garfield Heights, Ohio.

Paul Stevenson

Mr. Paul DeWitt Stevenson, 88, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Beehive Homes in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 9th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger Griffith and Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Paul was born in Choctaw County, MS on December 3, 1933 to Mamie Gordon and Lee Stevenson. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church in Choctaw County. He graduated from Panhandle School, Choctaw County in 1953 and went to San Antonio, TX for Air Force Basic Training. He trained in auto mechanics, going to work in Wichita Falls, Kansas, California, and Florida. In 1957, he began work with Southern Natural Gas Company in Louisville, MS, and retired in 1993 after 36 years. He was a member of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association, the Winston County Cattlemen’s Association, the Winston County Farm Bureau Association, and the Neshoba County Gin Association. Paul enjoyed his farm and cattle. He was an avid deer hunter, often killing as many deer as all his nephews combined. He was a member of the Panhandle Hunting Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Hilda McCully Stevenson; his parents; brothers, Hervie Stevenson and Byron Stevenson; step-daughter, Jean Nichol; step-son, Larry Easterwood; and step-grandson, Billy Easterwood.

He leaves to mourn his passing, step-daughter, Connie Easterwood Estes; step-daughter-in-law, Peggy Easterwood; step-son-in-law, Robert Nichol; sister-in-law, Betty Stevenson; step-grandchildren, Del Estes, Douglas Estes, Sabrina Newton, Robert Nichol (Lisa), James Paul Nichol (Jennifer); nephews, Leon Stevenson (Cindy), Chris Stevenson (Debra), and Myron Stevenson (Angie); niece, Diane Bunn (Marc); and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Del Estes, Myron Stevenson, Chris Stevenson, Leon Stevenson, Douglas Estes, Robert Nichol, and Jimmy Nichol. Honorary Pallbearers are Burr Warner, Bubba Warner, Robert Warner, Donnie Graham, Son Vowell, Southern Natural Gas retirees, and members of the Panhandle Hunting Club.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church.

Bruce Wyatt Harrison

Mr. Bruce Wyatt Harrison, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his home in Louisville, MS. A memorial service honoring Bruce’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 9th, at First Apostolic Church of Louisville, with Rev. Glynn Barker officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bruce was born August 8, 1957, in Kentucky. He was a U. S. Army veteran, and was in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margarete Harrison; and a sister, Judy Gaston.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Thomas Harrison of Louisville; his father, Marvin Harrison of Salina, KS; and three brothers, Mike Harrison of Union, MS, Brian Harrison of Las Vegas, NV, and Otis Harrison of Salina, KS.

 

Marion Rudolph “Rudy” Ming

Marion Rudolph “Rudy” Ming, age 97, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the State Veterans Nursing Home in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, December 9 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 10 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Mayo officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Rudy was born January 24, 1926, to Oscar C. Ming, Sr. and Maybell Turner Ming in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a faithful member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church where he served numerous years as a deacon. Rudy loved to work and was retired from the Maintenance Department of Georgia Pacific and he was a Mason.

Rudy is survived by his daughters: Annette Ming (Joe) Ward of Louisville, Brenda Garvin (Kenny) McMullan of Decatur, Mississippi, Marsha Garvin (Matthew) Shelley of Forest, Mississippi, Sue Ellen Garvin (Ricky) Miller of Louisville, Janet Garvin (Mike) Eubanks of Alvin, Texas, and Bess Ann Garvin (Keith) Kesterson of Ruston, Louisiana, and his sons Marion David (Vickie) Ming of Mantee, Mississippi, and Philip Scott (Natalie) Ming of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Pop” to his 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Donald D. Ming as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Rudy is preceded in death by his wives Juanita Hisaw Ming and Sue Garvin Ming, infant twin sons Perry and Jerry Ming, a great-grandson Luke Eubanks, his parents, and three brothers Oscar C. Ming, Jr., Harold G. Ming, and Charles Jackson Ming.

Serving as pallbearers are Clay Eubanks, Kyle Jones, Bradley Miller, Patrick Miller, Ricky Miller, Scott Ming, and Jesse Ward. Memorials in honor of Mr. Rudy may be given to Murphy Creek Baptist Church, 5420 Bond Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

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

Norvil Ray Manning

Mr. Norvil Ray Manning, 74, of Noxapater, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home.

A graveside service  will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County with Rev. Scotty Boatner and Rev. Dwight Fleming officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of departure at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Mr. Manning was a native and lifelong resident of the Plattsburg Community of Winston County and a graduate from Noxapater High School. He served in the National Guard. He worked as an automotive mechanic where he was the owner/operator for 30-plus years, and worked for Taylor Machine Works for 10 years until his retirement in 2018. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; and loved spending time with his family. He loved to garden with his antique tractor. Mr. Manning was a member of Plattsburg Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and served as a deacon for over 53 years.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Linda Manning; daughter, Kim Smith of Noxapater; son, Rusty Manning (Lynn), all of Noxapater; grandchildren, Trent Smith, Austin Smith (Susannah), Dylan Manning, Tracy Waddell (Austin), Shane Sciple, and Brandon Sciple; great-grandchildren, Mackenlie Smith, Makenzie Yates, Waylon Smith, and Braxton Waddell; brother, Terry Manning (Janice) of Noxapater; niece, Holley Gardener (Wilson); and nephew, Dustin Manning.

Pallbearers are Rusty Manning, Austin Smith, Trent Smith, Dylan Manning, Rayford Manning, Tim Manning, Bruce Manning, and Brent Manning.

Glendal Eugene Reid

Glendal Eugene Reid, 86, of Ackerman, MS passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS. Immediately following will be the funeral service with Bro. Jerry Lawson officiating. Interment will be at Old Lebanon Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ackerman, MS.

Mr. Reid was born April 3, 1935, to the late Harold and Mamie Reid in Ackerman, MS. He graduated with an agricultural degree from Mississippi State University and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Upon graduation, he worked for the Mississippi Forestry Commission and for the remainder of his career he served 36 years as Lowndes County Supervisor for Farmers Home Administration in the Department of Agriculture in Columbus, MS. He also served as Chairman of the Board for Wesley United Methodist Church where he was a member for many years. In retirement he was an active member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS.

While living in Columbus, his favorite pastime was entertaining and cooking for large groups of people. He was even a founding member of the Columbus Chitterling Club and was most proud of an article published by Birney Imes, Jr. praising his culinary and entertaining skills. Mr. Reid's retirement years were spent in his hometown of Ackerman maintaining his farmland and cattle which were his pride and joy. He continued his passion for entertaining by feeding friends and family that gathered at his "shop" for good food and fellowship.

Mr. Reid is survived by his wife of 62 years—Charlotte Gaston Reid, Ackerman, MS; son, Dr. R. Kirk Reid(Mitcie) of Madison, MS. and daughter Lynne Reid Sneed(Rory) of Columbus, MS; grandchildren—Jennifer Rawson(Chad), Cooper Reid, Logan Sneed, Courtney Reid, and Luke Sneed; great-grandchildren Patrick Rawson and Jameson Rawson.

Pallbearers will be Frank Black, Wayne Cantrell, Eric Chambers, Billy Collier, Mark Hatcher, Tom Higginbotham, Jimmy Ralph McClure and Kevin Stark.

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

Betty Joyce Smith

Betty Joyce Smith, age 74, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at her residence in Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 4 p. m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 5 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 6 at Union Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Thomas officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Union Ridge Cemetery.

Betty Joyce was born March 30, 1947, to Cecil and Alberta Liston Smith in Sledge, Mississippi. She was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed any outside activities especially gardening, fishing, and hunting. As a homemaker, she greatly loved her family and being able to spend time with them.

Betty Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Rex Allen Smith, and her three daughters: Crystal (Mike) Clark, Tammy (Steve) Womble all of Noxapater, and Brandi (Derek) Wyatt of Philadelphia, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Mawmaw” to her seven grandchildren: Erin (Tristin) Fulgham, Aly Clark, Dillon (Madison) Womble, Dalton (Madison) Womble, Brice Womble, Blake Wyatt, and Celena Wyatt as well as her four great-grandchildren: Kipp and Shepherd Womble, and Annistyn and Jett Womble; and she was looking forward to the arrival of twin great-grandchildren in March 2022. Betty Joyce is also survived by three sisters: Etta (Fred) Daughtery, Mary Redwine, and Virginia (Bobby) Tutor, her brother Cecil Ray (Louise) Smith, and her brother-in-law Roger Randle. She also leaves behind a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Betty Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings: Jerry Smith, Roy Smith, Darryl Smith, Alice Winters, and Connie Randle.

Serving as pallbearers are Mike Clark, Steve Womble, Derek Wyatt, Brice Womble, Dalton Womble, Dillon Womble, Blake Wyatt, and Tristin Fulgham. Memorials in honor of Betty Joyce may be given to the Union Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Jamie Clark, 1629 Johnson 5 Road, Noxapater, MS 39346.

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

Sandra Sue Beasley Lean

Mrs. Sandra Sue Beasley Lean, 62, passed away on December 3, 2012, at her home in Sturgis, MS.

Mrs. Lean was born May 5, 1959. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lean.

She is survived by a son, Geoffrey Austin Lean of Sturgis, MS; three daughters, Shannon Renee Hilliard of Louisville, Katrina Marie Sixkiller of Starkville, MS, and Cassandra Ann Merlini of Michigan; her father, Paul Beasley of Louisville; and eight grandchildren.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donald Kellum

Donald Lynn Kellum passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS. Mr. Kellum was born November 9, 1954, in Oktibbeha County, MS, to James Lamar and Alma Pearl(Blanton) Kellum. He was 67 years old and an active member of Friendship Baptist Church of Sturgis, MS. Mr. Kellum was employed by Oktibbeha County and worked on the road crew. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and served with the Abert Lodge, Sturgis Lodge, and Betheden Lodge.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, 11:00 a.m., at Coleman Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy McCrory officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Park in Starville, MS. Visitation will be held Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. till service time at Coleman Funeral Home.

Mr. Kellum is survived by his wife, Denise(Musgrove) Kellum; 1 daughter, Angela K.(Keith) Hall of Pearl, MS; 1 son, Donald Keith(Kimberly) Kellum of Starkville, MS; 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Kellum was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Virginia Fox and Geneva Greene; and 7 brothers, James Harold Kellum, Willie Kellum, Richard Kellum, Gene Kellum, Prentiss Kellum, Jimmy Kellum, and Roy Kellum.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL, 33607.