Lee Holton

Mrs. Mable Lee Holton, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.  

Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Saturday, April 2nd, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Noxapater, with Rev. Antione Stokes officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Holton was born September 8, 1935, in Virginia. She was a longtime resident of Noxapater. She was preceded in death by her husband, D. W. Holton.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Scott Shepperd, Tim Shepperd, Wayne Gregg, Rob Matson, Jay Swindle, and Richie Matson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bernard Winstead and Wayne Miles.

Rev. Andre Sanchez Hickman

Rev. Andre Sanchez Hickman, 38, of Louisville, MS., passed on Friday, March 25, 2022 at his place of employment. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 2 p.m., from Louisville High School Auditorium. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Bell M. B. Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Delma Ruth Slawson

Graveside services for Delma Ruth Slawson will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 1 p.m. from Harmony Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Lundy and Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 from 10 until 12 at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Mrs. Slawson, 93, of Louisville, MS died Thursday, March 24, 2022.

She was a native and longtime resident of Nanih Waiya, a community of Winston County. Formerly worked at Spartus Plant in Louisville, MS. Mrs. Slawson was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

Survivors include daughter, Margaret Marie McFarland of Louisville, KY; son, Joel Slawson of Nanih Waiya; two grandchildren and their families.

Mrs. Slawson was preceded in death by husband, Boyce Slawson; son, Bobby Slawson.

Mark Clark

Mr. Charles Horace “Mark” Clark, 65, passed away on March 24, 2022, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, at 5:00 P.M., with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:30 PM until service time at the funeral home.

Mark was born August 28, 1956 in Louisville, and was a 1974 graduate of Winston Academy. He was an auto mechanic and owned and operated his own shop in Louisville for many years. He was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church.

Mark was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Clark Estes.

He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Charlene Clark of Louisville; two sons, Matthew Clark and Christopher Clark, both of Louisville; and a brother, John (Carol) Clark of Louisville.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Deacon MC Taylor

Deacon MC Taylor, 82, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. 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.

Linden (Jack) Ball

Linden (Jack) Ball, 70, of Louisville, MS., passed on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Leake County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

John Arthur Eaves

 John Arthur Eaves was the eighth of William Andrew and Pearl Rogers Eaves' nine children. Born in his father's hand-built home in Louisville, Mississippi, John Arthur's actual date of birth was never exactly known; each year his birthday was celebrated from July 30th until August 1st. He honed his negotiating skills at the young age of six when he successfully convinced his mother to let him stay home with her and consequently failed first grade. John Arthur grew up during the Great Depression and began working as a carhop at the A1 Drive-In at the age of eight. By age fifteen, he had worked his way to a management position. Even in his later years, he was able to quote verbatim the menu from every serving position he held. At age sixteen, he managed the local skating rink where he laced up the skates of his future beloved wife, Patricia Lovorn.

John Arthur graduated from Louisville High School in 1954. After spending four years at Mississippi State University obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Geology in 1959, he joined the Army and went to Officer Candidate School (OCS). During his time in the Army, John not only rose to rank of Sargent but also served in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps as a Judge Advocate (JAG). He always started his best stories with the quip, "I was surrounded on all four sides" or "I learned this in Basic Training." John Arthur graduated from the University of Mississippi with both a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD). During his time in Oxford, he sold sandwiches on campus and shoes at Neilson's Department Store.

Alinda Jean Yates

Alinda Jean Yates, 44, of Ackerman, MS., passed on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 3 p.m., from Greater Hope Pentecostal Church, Weir, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home in Weir. Burial will be in the Reform Chapel Church Cemetery, Ackerman, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

John L. “J. L.” Alexander

John L. “J. L.” Alexander, 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim McDill officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Dry Creek Cemetery in Preston, Mississippi.

J. L. was born on November 24, 1952, to Louis and Georgie Bateman Alexander in Winston County, Mississippi. He attended Dry Creek Baptist Church. J. L. worked as a machinist at Taylor Machine Works for more than 30 years. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. J. L. was an avid sports fan; he especially loved the Ole Miss Rebels and the Nanih Waiya Warriors. He answered the call of his country by serving in the National Guard.

J. L. is survived by his sister Rita Hood and husband Bobby of Brooksville, Mississippi, and his brother Larry Alexander and wife Linda of Louisville. He also leaves behind two nephews Keith (Megan) Alexander and Steve Chambliss, his nieces Brandi (Brian) Waddell, Angela Chambliss, Cynthia (Joey) Hood, and Renee (Dr. Gene) Cathey as well as his great-nieces and great-nephews whom he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew David Clifton “Cliff” Chambliss.

Serving as pallbearers are Keith Alexander, Kenny Ballard, Steve Chambliss, Wayne Green, Joey Hood, Luke Parkes, Danny Price, and Keith Reel. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Hill, Willie Earl Miles, Lamar Parkes, and Jerry Whitehead. Memorials in honor of J. L. may be given 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.

Artie H. "Joy" Ming

Artie “Joy” Hisaw Ming, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 22 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andrew Harper and Rev. T. J. Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery.

Joy was born on February 11, 1931, to Robert and Annie Beth Fuller Hisaw in Winston County, Mississippi. She was valedictorian of the Class of 1949 of Ellison Ridge School and she was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Joy was an excellent seamstress and cook; she has probably hemmed a pair of pants and/or made a dozen cookies for most everyone in Winston County. Joy always cooked a family meal every Sunday to help her children get the grandchildren and great-grandchildren to church on-time! She was also a prankster with a contagious laugh.

Joy is survived by her four children: Debbie Cockrell and husband Larry, Delbert Ming and wife Diane, Monica Cockrell all of Louisville, and Melanie Taylor and husband Mickey of Tupelo, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “MamMaw” to her eight grandchildren: Christy (Jason) Stockstill, Lori (Michael) Brent, Dewayne (Katherine) Ming, Jared (Lindsey) Cockrell, Amber (Andrew) Harper, Jon Richard (April) Crowell, Gracelyn Cockrell, and Bobbie (Kristina) Jones. She also has 19 great-grandchildren: Taylor (Shelby), Layla (Jordan), Cooper, Toby, Lillie, Cayman, Caleb, Logan, Keely, Lauren, Mallory, Hayden, Anne Brantley, Van, Macie, Hunter, Madi Grace, Micah, and she was looking forward to the birth of a new great-grandchild in June. Joy also leaves behind her sister Gayle Persons of Shuqualak, Mississippi, two sisters-in-law Carolyn Hisaw of Louisville and Susan Hisaw (Alfred) Moore of Pearl, Mississippi, and her brother-in-law Derrell (Elsie) Ming as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Van Dorne Ming, her parents; three sisters Fannie Hisaw, Dorothy Gutierrez, Bertie Jo “Bert” Hisaw; three brothers Marion, Berlin, and Embree Hisaw, and her son-in-law Bob Cockrell.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Brent, Jared Cockrell, Jon Richard Crowell, Andrew Harper, Dewayne Ming, Toby Ming, Taylor Russell, and Jason Stockstill. Honorary pallbearers will be Cooper, Caleb, Hayden, Van, Hunter, and Micah. Memorials may be given to Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o Mitch Sanders, 769 Harold Ming Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

The family would like to thank the medical staff that so diligently cared for her over the last six months: Dr. Michael Ard, Heather Gilmer, Audrey Griffin and staff, Dr. Todd Lawson, Amy Wall, Betty Helen Dye, Dr. Michael Hebert, Dr. Justin Qualls, and Dr. Todd Clayton as well as Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, specifically 3 North staff, and the staff of Mississippi Home Care, specifically Carrie McNair, Wendy and Hope.

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.

Allen Pyron

Wyatt Allen Pyron, a resident of Ackerman, MS, passed away on March 20, 2022, at Diversicare Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Eupora, Mississippi. He was 79 years old.

Allen was born on January 13, 1943, in Ruleville, Mississippi. Allen owned and operated Pyron's Body Shop and Al's Classic Cars until he retired. He loved antique cars and going to car shows. He was an avid bird hunter and also enjoyed crappie fishing. He loved watching the Bulldogs play baseball.

Allen was prededed in death by his parents, William and Beryl(Horis) Pyron, sister Carolyn Storey, and sister Ann Bright.

He is survived by his wife, Diane(McCulloch) Pyron of Ackerman, MS; 1 brother, William(Bonnie) Pyron of Grenada, MS; daughter, Denese(John) Barksdale of Pensacola, FL; daughter, Tina(Perry) Lee of Ackerman, MS; son, Brian Pyron of Ackerman, MS; son, Brandon Cartwright of Knoxville, TN; son, Chris(Alishia) Cartwright of Gillette, WY; daughter, Crystal(Darrin) Gard of Headland, AL; grandchildren, Tasha(Vince) Sanders of Starkville, MS; Kelly(Trey) Garner of Hernando, MS; Brandi Hollingsworth of Ackerman, MS; Bailey(Sarah Beth) Barksdale of Austin, TX; Kelsey Lee of Pensacola, FL; Harlie(Reed) Chandler of Ackerman, MS; Brantley Barksdale of Starkville, MS; Max Pyron of Ackerman, MS; Cory Cartwright of Gillette, WY; Alli Cartwright of Gillette, WY; Abby Grace Gard of Headland, AL; Hayden Gard of Headland, AL; 9 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Ackerman Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorials may be made to Ackerman Church of Christ.

Joy L. Richmond

Joy Littrell Richmond, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her residence in Louisville, Mississippi, with her loving family by her side. Graveside services and interment will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at Indian Springs Cemetery in Winston County, Mississippi, with Bro. Franklin Smith officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Joy was born February 11, 1937, to Fed and Omega Burnham Holdiness in Winston County. She attended Indian Springs Church of God. Joy worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Winston County Hospital and at home health services for many years. She enjoyed working in her yard and she loved to dance. Joy was an avid homemaker and loved to keep her house spotless.

Joy is survived by her five children: Billie Littrell Ward of Collins, Mississippi, Paul Littrell, Mark Littrell, and Stacey Littrell all of Louisville, and Penny Riser and husband Robin of Purvis, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Mawmaw and Grandma” to her 10 grandchildren: P. J. Littrell, Misty Walker, Kimberly Ainsworth, Marcus Littrell, Chasity Littrell, Kaleb (Rachel) Riser, Jacki Riser, Lauren Littrell, Nicole Littrell, and Jason Pearson. She also enjoyed her seven great-grandchildren: Hadleigh Thompson, Tori Sanford, Heather McDonald, Jeremiah Ainsworth, Hunter Ainsworth, Blaze Ainsworth, and Eli Ainsworth, as well as her two great-great-grandchildren Lane and Creed Sanford.

Joy is preceded in death by her husband Don Richmond, her parents, four sisters: Lois Shepard, Melba McCool, Gloria Heck, and Merle Jedrzejewski, and four brothers Roy Holdiness, Charlie Holdiness, Eugene Holdiness, and Sam Holdiness.

Serving as pallbearers are Marcus Littrell, P. J. Littrell, Kaleb Riser, Robin Riser, Jason Pearson, and Ronald Holdiness. Memorials in honor of Joy may be given to the American Cancer Society online at cancer.org/donate 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

Jimmie Watts

Jimmie Ted Watts, 80, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 20th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Stacy Parvin and Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Rural Hill Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmie Ted was born February 14, 1942, in Louisville, MS. He was a fixture at the Winston County Nursing Home, having resided there since 1996, and he loved Dr. Pepper! He was a member of Rural Hill Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Essel Shumaker and Noel E. Watts; one sister, Dorcy Lawrence; and two brothers, Hayward Noel Watts and Wade Watts.

He is survived by one sister, Clyde Dean Greene of Louisville; one brother, Allen (Sissie) Watts of Louisville; his lifelong friend, R.L. McCool of Louisville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Rural Hill Cemetery fund, c/o Allen Watts, 675 Sturgis Rd., Louisville, MS 39339.

Charolette Eichelberger Jamison

Charolette Eichelberger Jamison, 66, of Slidell, Louisiana, formerly of Noxapater, MS., passed on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 21, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 M. B. Church, Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Saint Marks Cemetery, Philadelphia, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Clinton Louis “C. L.” Ganey Jr.

Funeral service for Mr. Clinton Louis “C. L.” Ganey Jr. will be held 2 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Randall Boatner and Rev. Steve Craft officiating. Interment will be in Small Wood Revival Center Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-2 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022, at John E. Stephens Chapel.

Mr. Ganey, 64, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home in Winston Co. He lived most of his life in the 4 Corners Community. He was a member of The Way of The Cross Cowboy Baptist Church. His hobbies were yardwork, football and fishing and he loved spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Ladd Ganey; parents, Clinton Louis Ganey Sr. and Myrtis Kelly Ganey.

Survivors include his daughter, Alesha Pauley of Philadelphia; son, James Chad Ganey of Carthage; (6) grandchildren; (3) great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Daniel Pauley, Stephen Pauley, Bob Boatner, Derrick Hobson, Ricky Ellingburg, Terry Pope.

Annie Joyce Frazier

Annie Joyce Frazier, 68, of Starkville, MS., passed on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the Baptist Memorial Medical Hospital, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Christopher Stephen Kirk

Christopher Stephen Kirk, 48, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, MS. Graveside Service will be Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 1 p.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Terry H. Parkerson

Terry H. Parkerson, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Visitation will be Sunday March 13, 2022, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at French Camp Cemetery.

Terry was born November 19, 1948 in Kilmichael, MS to Audrey and Flora Brister Parkerson. He grew up in French Camp, MS. Terry married Gaitha Campbell on April 14, 1974. After graduation from Holmes Community College, Terry joined the Army National Guard and served for 8 years. In 1976, Terry started working for Stribling Clements / Thompson Machinery in Columbus and Greenwood, MS for 24 years as a heavy equipment mechanic while earning his way up to the position of Maintenance Supervisor. After retiring from Thompson Machinery, Terry worked for North American Coal / Red Hills Mine as a Maintenance Supervisor for 16 years. Then he went to work for MDOT in Ackerman, MS until he retired in 2019.

After retirement, Terry loved the time working around his home, tending to his many head of cattle, and doing some woodworking projects in his spare time.

Terry is predeceased by his parents, Audrey and Flora Brister Parkerson of French Camp, MS.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Gaitha Campbell Parkerson of French Camp, MS; daughter, Lyn Parkerson Green (Rex) of Boyle, MS; son, Brandon Parkerson of French Camp, MS; grandson, Tyler Green of Boyle, MS, and brother, Glenn Parkerson of French Camp, MS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Jude's or Shriner's Hospital.

Joe Anthony Shewmake

Joe Anthony Shewmake, 60, of Ackerman, MS., passed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham. Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 12 p.m., from Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church, Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home in Weir. Burial will be in the Tyler-McMullen Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Edna Mae Eichelberger

Edna Mae Eichelberger, 76, of Noxapater, MS., passed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Mount Pleasant#2 Church, Noxapater, MS. Visitation will Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Saint Marks Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of in charge of arrangements.

Linda King Dunnaway

Funeral service for Mrs. Linda King Dunnaway will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Linda King Dunnaway departed this life and went to her eternal home on Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was at home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was a tender-hearted woman of strong Christian faith and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Linda was born to Fern and Eugene King on December 11, 1948, in Louisville, Mississippi where she grew up, graduating from Louisville High School in 1966. She graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in Music Education. Linda was a member of Kappa Delta sorority, and it was while she was at Southern that she met the love of her life, Danny Dunnaway. They married on June 26, 1971 and had been happily married for over 50 years at the time of her death.

After their marriage, Linda and Danny lived in Columbia, MS where Linda was the choral director for Columbia High School. After their move to West Point, Linda taught kindergarten at First Baptist Church, and she held the same position after their move to Brookhaven in 1983. In subsequent years she was pianist for Eclipse at Brookhaven High School and Mississippi School of Arts and was youth director for 10 years at Abundant Life Church. Linda was a member of The Assembly in Brookhaven where she had served as pianist.

An active member of the North Mississippi Emmaus Community, Linda loved serving wherever she was needed and was often the pianist. She was scheduled to be a lay director in September of this year, and she eagerly anticipated serving in that capacity!

One of Linda’s great loves was going to Honduras with Baptist Medical Dental Mission International, a mission that had held a special place in her heart since she began these trips in 2010. She was a part of the Rose-Woods team and considered all of her team members family. Linda’s heart’s desire was to serve her Lord quietly and without notice. She truly exemplified the Proverbs 31 woman in every way and was beloved by everyone who knew her.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, David Eugene Dunnaway.

 
She is survived by her husband, Danny M. Dunnaway and her son Andrew (Dru) King Dunnaway of Boynton Beach, FL; her grandchildren, Nola and Baxter of Silver Spring, MD; her sister Peggy (Moe) Yarbrough of Louisville and her sister-in-law Donna Walker of Columbia.

If you would like to donate in her memory, please consider giving to the Brookhaven Gideon Camp. Gideon’s International, P O Box 1106, Brookhaven, MS 39602.

Charles Lester Lampley

Charles Lester Lampley, 65, of Noxapater, MS., passed on Friday, March 4, 2022, at his home. Funeral Service will be Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. No Public Viewing. Burial will be in the Mount Ary Church Cemetery, Philadelphia, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Henry Doris McDonald

Henry Doris McDonald, 63, of Louisville, MS., passed on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Antioch M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. 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.

Judith Hall McLeod

Mrs. Judith Hall McLeod passed away on March 7, 2022, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at Porter Funeral Home chapel in Louisville at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11 with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. McLeod was born August 10, 1944, in Louisville. She was a 1962 graduate of Louisville High School and attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Mississippi State College for Women and her Master’s Degree from Mississippi State University. (Notwithstanding the excellent education she received from these stellar universities, she was a die-hard Ole Miss Rebel!)

Judy was a career educator touching the lives of many students. She retired from the Louisville Municipal School District in 2007. Judy was also active in community affairs and served four terms as a member of the Louisville Board of Aldermen. She was honored as the Grand Marshall of the 2021 Louisville Christmas Parade. She was a past president of the Louisville Rotary Club and the Louisville Garden Club. She was a member of the Nanih Waiya Chapter of DAR and a lifetime member of First Methodist Church in Louisville.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt Hall and Elizabeth Vickers Hall; husband, Robert C. McLeod, and her two sons, Robert H. “Hank” McLeod and James William “Will” McLeod, as well as her brother, Donald C. Hall.

She is survived by her grandson, Hank Cohen McLeod, and brothers, James Hall (Ann) of Madison, MS, Bill Craft of Los Angeles, niece, Johanna Hall of Savannah, Ga., nephew David Gookin (Holly), and niece, Kathy Gookin of Louisville.

Serving as pallbearers are Danny Jewell, Will Hill, Eugene Crosby, Sean Holdiness, Milton Houston and Taylor Harris.

Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Land, Ryan Jewell, Parish Jewell, David Gookin and Giles Ward, along with members of the Louisville Rotary Club.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Georgia Elizabeth “Libby” Gordon

Mrs. Georgia Elizabeth “Libby” Gordon, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 10th, at Center Ridge Methodist Cemetery, with Rev. David Keen officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Center Ridge Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Libby was born March 6, 1935, in Laurel, MS. She was a retired seamstress for Angelica Corp. and worked as a CNA at Winston Medical Center. She was a member of Center Ridge Methodist church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorris “Flash” Gordon; her parents, Gertrude and Clarence William Boggs; two sons, Howard Long and John Long; a son-in-law, Matt Conn; and a great granddaughter, Hailey Long.

She is survived by two daughters, Sherrie Conn and Cynthia Collier, both of Louisville; daughters-in-law, Vicky Long and Deborah Long, both of Louisville; step-sons, Don Gordon and Wayne Gordon; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Center Ridge Cemetery Fund.

Billy Gayle King

Billy Gayle King passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence near Weir, MS. Mr. King was born July 1, 1932, in Choctaw County, MS to Johnnie Floyd and Sarah Hessie (Simpson) King. He was 89 years old. Mr. King was a retired self employed businessman/farmer and a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 11:00AM at New Haven Baptist Church near Weir, MS, with Rev. Bobby Parish and Rev. Derek May officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS and will also be held one hour prior to service time on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at New Haven Baptist Church. Interment will be held in the New Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service include Jared McDonald, Johnathon King, Tyson Coleman, Jack May, Gage Bates, Jacob Ansley, Brad McCool, and Jock Weeks. Honorary pallbearers include Derek May, Grant May, Connor McDonald, Sawyer Weeks, Ryder Weeks, and Bradyn McCool.

Mr. King is survived by his children, Tim King of Grenada, MS, Becky McGinnis (Gerald) of Weir, MS, Janice May (Dale) of Eupora, MS, and Greg King of Weir, MS, nine grandchildren, Courtney Coleman (Chris), Jared McDonald (Emily), Mia Bates (Gage), Derek May (Jodi), Alisha Weeks (Jock), Haley McCool (Brad), Jaden Ansley (Jacob), Johnathon King, and Jenna King, and eleven great grandchildren, Tyson Coleman, Marlee Coleman, Connor McDonald, Jack May, Grant May, Cassie May, Sawyer Weeks, Ryder Weeks, Bradyn McCool, Addalyn McCool, and soon to arrive, Sonny Claire Bates

Memorials may be made to the New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Patience Moore Rall

Patience Moore Rall, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. 

She was born in Canton, Mississippi on June 24, 1941 to Joseph Samuel Moore and Malvina McCool Moore. 

Patience grew up on Choctaw Lake in Ackerman, MS. In 1959, she graduated from Ackerman High School, attended Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, completing a B.A. in Music. Patience followed in the footsteps of her mother and pledged Delta Delta Delta sorority so she would be allowed home during the holidays. 

Patience had an expansive and eclectic work life with a sweep through teaching music, banking, secretarial work, bookstore managing, and owning a bed and breakfast. Through the years, she was often asked by friends and family to help them arrange furniture, hang pictures, and organize closets. She had a particular gift for taking a house full of things, and creating a vibrant space that reflected the personality and character of each inhabitant. Energized by these opportunities, she decided to follow her bliss and started her decorating business, Have Patience, and shared this talent far and wide. 

A life-long Episcopalian, Patience was baptized, raised, and confirmed at Church of the Resurrection in Starkville. Whether she was fresh out of college and singing in the choir at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Memphis or directing the children’s choir at St. David’s in Nashville, church was always central to her life. After moving back to Mississippi in 1974, a newly single mother of two, Patience found community and a fresh start at St. Philip’s Church in Jackson. The church was less than a mile from where she had purchased her very first home on Sunnyvale Drive, also known as Anglican Acres by many. For decades, she sang in the choir, was a member of the altar guild, and served as a lay eucharistic minister. With a passion for Christian formation, Patience completed the three-year course, Education for Ministry, and was part of the first team trained as facilitators for the Disciples of Christ in Community course used throughout the Episcopal Church. In the early nineties she served as the parish administrator to help support formation programs like DOCC, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, parish weekends, and Bible study groups. In the larger church, Patience served at Mississippi Conference on Church Music and Liturgy, Camp Bratton-Green both as camper and staff, and regularly attended Diocesan events. Where Patience left her biggest mark in parish life was her profound gift of hospitality. There were often celebrations to be hosted, or meals for pastoral care to be delivered. Patience was at the ready to help prepare a beautiful feast to build up the community of faith and give us all a little glimpse of the Kingdom of God. 

Patience adored traveling, whether it was to see her grandchildren or an adventure across the ocean. New places and new people always gave her joy, but the core of her life was spent in her home entertaining and welcoming people from all walks of life. Her door was always open, and the table was always set for one more. 

Knowing that Patience always liked to have the last word, it seems only fitting to end by quoting what she wrote to friends at a reunion: “Through these years, the friends I’ve had, the love I’ve known, and the pain of ‘growing up’ have been bountiful! Though this is not the script I originally wrote for my life, it is what it is. Even with divorces, floods, deaths, cancer, and broken bones, life is God’s gift to the willing. You were all part of that ride, and I thank you for sharing.” 

Patience is survived by her daughters, Susan Ford (Kevin Hengst), Paige Fisher (Peter Fisher), her grandchildren, Maddie and Sophia Hengst, Annie and Sam Fisher, her sister, Susan Clark (Joe Clark), and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. 

A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at St. Philip‘s Episcopal Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. and internment afterward in the church garden columbarium. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Philip’s Church, 5400 Old Canton Road, Jackson, Mississippi 39211; Stewpot Community Services, 1100 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203; or The Diocese of Mississippi, Seeds You Sow, Campaign, P.O. Box 23107, Jackson, Mississippi 39225

Marion Kittrell Ginn, Jr.

Mr. Marion Kittrell Ginn, Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his home in Starkville, MS.

Kitt was born November 14, 1942, in Lexington, MS. He was a graduate of Lexington High School, Delta State University, and received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Mississippi State University. He was a retired chemist with the State of Mississippi Chemical Lab at Mississippi State.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion K. “Bubber” Ginn, Sr. and Hilda Herring Ginn; and two brothers, Bill Ginn and Larry Ginn.

He is survived by his wife, Bettye Knight Ginn of Starkville; three daughters, Paige G. Brown of Starkville, Dawn G. Jenkins of Batesville, MS, and Keathley Lawson of Mayo, FL; four grandchildren, Emily McGarrity, Mari Hunter Brown, Molli Brown, and Trey Lawson; and one great grandchild, Harper McGarrity.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Porter Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials in Kitt’s memory may be made to The Carrington Nursing Center, 307 Reed Road, Starkville, MS, 39759.

Beverly Blount Whitehead

Beverly Blount Whitehead, age 67, passed away on March 3, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be the day of the service at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mars Hill Cemetery in Winston County.

Beverly was born October 20, 1954, to Arden and Elaine Newman Blount in New York. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. Beverly enjoyed reading devotional books such as Guideposts and completing word search puzzles. She also loved music and she dearly loved her family and her Lord.

Beverly is survived by her sister Trudy King and her brother Ken Blount both of Philadelphia, Mississippi, as well as several loving nieces and nephews. Beverly is preceded in death by her husband Kenny Lamar Whitehead, her son Lucius Whitehead, and her parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Regan Kieff and Jimmy Winstead. Memorials in honor of Beverly may be given to Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, 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.

Bobby D. Stewart

Bobby D. Stewart, age 73, passed away on March 1, 2022, in Jackson, Mississippi, with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be Friday, March 4 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5 at Murphy Creek Baptist Church in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Bobby, born August 18, 1948, was one of 14 children born to Winford Wade and Carrier Izora White Stewart in Winston County, Mississippi, of the well-known Stewart Pottery Family. He was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. Bobby was always happy; and when you were around him, you enjoyed his happiness! He enjoyed life and being with people, and he dearly loved his family. Most will always think of Bobby whenever they hear a train whistle as he was famous for his loud train whistle imitation and turkey calling. He also enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden, hunting, and fishing. For 49 years, he was an inspector at Taylor Machine Works. Bobby enjoyed “tinkering” on anything.

Bobby is survived by his son Tim Stewart and wife Kathy of Jackson, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his three grandchildren: Peyton Curtis Stewart, Emily Katherine Stewart, and Kendall Grace Stewart. He is survived by five sisters: Brenda (Wayne) Castleberry, Dixie (Marlon) Williamson, Zelda (J. W.) Gully, Pat Goodin, and DeLaine (Donnie) Woodruff; and by three brothers: Frank (Earline) Stewart, Junior (Louise) Stewart, and Bill Stewart. 

Bobby is preceded in death by his wife Deanie Stewart, his parents, two brothers Charles and Jack Stewart, three sisters Janet Gentry, Frances Ball, and Sammie Alombro, his niece Cindy Faust, and three nephews: Stephen Goodin, Dan Stewart, and Wade Stewart.

Serving as pallbearers are Stan Goodin, Deric Stewart, Rusty Foster, Danny Snow, Teddy Davis, and Ricky Patterson. Honorary pallbearers are Bobo Ming and Darry Crowell. 

Memorials in honor of Bobby may be given to Gideon’s International Madison-N. Camp, #U23076, P. O. Box 908, Flora, MS 39071.

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.

Annetta Ruth Hindman

 Mrs. Annetta Ruth Hunt Hindman, 74, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at her home in Orange Park, FL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 5th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Chris Brown officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bevill Hill Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Annetta was born January 17, 1948, in Memphis, TN, to Virginia Ophelia Irby Hunt and Cecil Kennedy Hunt. She was a librarian at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis for many years, and most recently was a member of Hibernia Baptist Church in Fleming Island, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Hindman; and her brother, Steve Hunt.

She is survived by four children, Angela (Chris) Brown of Fleming Island, FL, Ashlie (Paul) Emerson of Millington, TN, Christopher Paul Hindman and Craig Kennedy Hindman, both of Orange Park, FL; two sisters, Joyce (Larry) Fulton of Brandon, MS and Candace (Frank) Piccolo of Kenefick, TX; twelve grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Frank Piccolo, Larry Fulton, Noah Garcia, Aaron Marroletti, and Bear Brown.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons.

Julia Elaine Black Weeks

We regretfully announce the passing of Julia Elaine Black Weeks of Madison, MS, on February 27, 2022.

Our mother, Julia, was one of the strongest and kindest women to ever walk this earth, and our family was blessed to have her to guide and nurture us. Our beloved Juju, as she was often referred to, graduated Weir High School in 1951. In 1953 she married the love of her life, Freddie L. Weeks, and, together, they had four children. Julia was a wonderful and loving mother who dedicated her life to her family.

Julia was preceded in death by her mother Nannie Lois Black, her father Julian Harvey Black, her husband Freddie L. Weeks, her brother Harvey H. Black, and her granddaughter Brittany McClelland.

She is survived by her sister Thelma Sue Black Morgan, her daughters Debbie (Dave) Kimbrough, Becky (Mike) King, Victoria Oller (Joe), and her only son Tony (Lennette) Weeks. She leaves behind six grandchildren, Kevin (Sarah) Kimbrough, Carla (Ryan) Sarkady, Kayla (Thomas) Wilson, Nicholas (Erin) Weeks, Erick J. Weeks, and Lucas McClelland. Julia was blessed with eight great-grandchildren Cooper Collins, Ethan Kimbrough, Rebecca Kimbrough, Peyton Frazier, Paxton Frazier, Jayden Weeks, Gia Weeks, and Elijah Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests at their discretion contributions be made to Beulah Cemetery Fund, 1410 Weir McCool Rd. McCool, MS 39108

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 5th at 10:30 am at Beulah Cemetery in Weir, MS to celebrate her life.

Ernest A. Flake

Mr. Ernest A. Flake, 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 6th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Burks and Rev. Jarod Glover officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bro. Flake was born September 19, 1939, in Winston County, MS. He was a retired pastor and machinist at Taylor Machine Works. He enjoyed gardening and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Flake; his parents, Penny and Elisha Flake; a son, Jimmy Flake; four sisters, Claudia Smith, Cordie Boon, Peggy Cox, and Seretia Nowell; three brothers, Billy Flake, Bobby Flake, and Edward Flake; and two grandchildren, Delanna Parker and Crystal Richardson.

He is survived by his daughters, Paulette Bailey of Virginia, Cynthia Creekmore of Noxapater, and Alisa (Dennis) Duncan of Louisville; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Flake; sons, Timmy (Shari) Flake of Louisville, Gary Willis of Texas, and Mark (Kathy) Pope of Genoa, IL; a sister, Betty Miles of Meridian, MS; fourteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Richard Duncan, Michael Duncan, John Creekmore, Robert Flake, Laine Flake, and Payton Flake. Honorary pallbearers will be Channey Vernon and Bo Parker.

James David Yeatman

 Mr. James David “Cowboy” Yeatman, 89, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James was born on December 13, 1932, in Starkville, MS to Ollie Huffman Yeatman and James Krews Yeatman. He was a member of First Methodist Church, where he faithfully served with the acolytes each Sunday as the cross bearer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Willa Dean “Deanie” Yeatman; and his sister, Frances Yeatman DrumM.

James is survived by his brother, Kenny Yeatman and wife Kyla of Hot Springs, AR; dedicated cousin, George Turner and wife Linda of Zachary, LA; several other family members and his church family.

The family would like to thank Dr. Glen Peters and the staff at Louisville Healthcare for many years of care, kindness, and love.

Thank you to Paul Simmons, Billy Pearson, and Al Porter for faithfully transporting James to church on Sundays.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to First Methodist Church, P.O. Box 523, Louisville, MS 39339.

James T. Perry

James Thomas (J. T.) Perry went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2022, in his home in Ackerman, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 15, 1925, to John and Sallie Hodges Perry. He is affectionately remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a skilled carpenter and worked for many years in the construction business. He was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, deer hunting, and raising dogs for deer hunting.

J. T. is survived by his daughters, Kay Perry Smith of Ackerman, Theresa Perry Skinner (Ralph) of Ackerman, and Debbie Perry Upchurch (Butch) of Madison, MS. He leaves 7 grandchildren: Jim Goza of Nashville, TN, Cindy Goza of Bruce, MS, Stephanie Smith of Bruce, MS, Mary Elizabeth Smith Lucas of Mathiston, MS, Jeanna Leigh Upchurch, Katie Ann Upchurch, and Laurie Upchurch of Madison, MS. Also, he leaves 5 great grandchildren: Zach Goza, Ashanti Pierce, Moni Pierce, Chloe Lucas, and Kayleigh Sue Lucas. 

J. T. was preceded in death by his wife, of 54 years Imogene Dodd Perry. In addition to his parents, J.T. was also preceded in death by his daughter, Peggy Perry Goza, his sisters, Laurie Perry Fulce and Maurine Perry Burkes Patterson, and his brother, Hayward Perry.

J. T. was a member of Chester Baptist Church where he served the Lord faithfully as a deacon, Sunday School director and teacher, and in many other roles as long as he was physically able.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Chester Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Chester Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, prior to the service. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Chester, Mississippi. 

Pallbearers are Ralph Skinner, Mancel Fulce, Bob Burkes, Jimmy Burkes, Mike Pearson, and Sammy Dean. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of all arrangements. 

Memorials may be made to Chester Baptist Church, 177 West Road, Ackerman, MS 39735 or Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Becky Orr, 625 MS Highway 415, Ackerman, MS 39735.