Jim Cain

Jim Cain, 58, was an amazing man: wrestler, t-shirt salesman, radio show host, award winning newspaper columnist, football coach, record producer, furniture salesman, storyteller, Delta Chi fraternity brother, sports photographer, booking agent, bartender, husband, father, and Shephard of the Lord. Jim was born July 9, 1964, to Jimmie Dan Cain, Sr. and Alice Myrick Cain. He was currently serving as the pastor of Noxapater United Methodist Church in Noxapater, Mississippi.

Jim went to meet his Savior on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 1 in at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will also be the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Noxapater United Methodist Church in Noxapater. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. at Noxapater United Methodist Church.

Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years Suzanne Bigelow Cain of Louisville; two sons Jimmie Dan Cain, III, also known as “J. D.” or “Chuck” of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dylan Owens Cain of Jackson, Mississippi. He also leaves behind his mother Alice Cain of Starkville; two sisters-in-law Nancy (Bill) Cheney and Jaclynn (Todd) Gothard; and his brother-in-law Jason Bigelow, as well as nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Jimmie Dan Cain, Sr., his beloved “Mammaw” Nellie Mae Myrick, and his uncle “Dog” Owens.

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.

Annette B. Pritchett

Annette Buckalew Pritchett, age 80, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 1 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Dempsey officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow in Louisville Memorial Cemetery.

Anne was born May 3, 1942, to Barney and Mattie Bell Campbell Buckalew in Alabama. As an avid quilter, she was a member of the Louisville Quilters Guild. Anne enjoyed piecing and hand quilting them to gift to her family. She also enjoyed spending time with her family as they put together jigsaw puzzles, which she then had framed to hang on her walls. Anne enjoyed making memory scrapbooks for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed eating out with her lunch buddies; but most of all, she dearly loved her family and especially enjoyed her time with her grandchildren.

Anne is survived by two daughters Angie Dempsey and husband Jimmy; and Penny Hill all of Louisville; and by two sons Matthew Pritchett and wife Melissa also of Louisville; and Phillip Pritchett and wife Jan of Hampton, Georgia. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny” to her four grandchildren: Ashley (Justin) Darby, Allison (Kevin) Cole, Kimberly Ingram, and Kayla (Chase) Fuller; as well as her six great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Darby, Delta Darby, Cooper Cole, Grayson Ingram, Mattie Ingram, and Milton Fuller. She also leaves behind her sister Mary (Billy) Fendley of Fulton, Alabama; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Anne is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Billy Joe Pritchett, her son David Pritchett, her twin sister Jeanette Anderson, and her brother William Buckalew.

Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Cole, Justin Darby, Chase Fuller, Chris Crowson, Frankie Crowson, and Justin Strait. Memorial contributions in honor of Ms. Anne may be given to West End Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1618, 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.

Mitzie Ann Metts Taylor

Our precious mother Mitzie Ann Metts Taylor was welcomed into heaven September 26, 2022. Her voice now joins the choir of angels praising her Heavenly Father. As a child of the King, she spent 87 years glorifying her Lord. To her children she leaves a legacy of a Godly mother. Mitzie truly was the Proverb woman.

Born on January 23, 1935, she was the third daughter of Garland and Florence Emma Metts. She joins two sisters, Joyce Sullivan and Melba Pearson, and a brother William Metts in heaven. Mitzie loved to tell the story of the snowy wintery night she was born. She was brought up during a simpler time with focus on family and church. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age.

She met her true love Bill Taylor while working as a secretary at Taylor Machine Works. She fondly remembered the story of Mr. Alec Taylor hand picking her for his son. God blessed their fifty-three-year union with three children: Lex Taylor and wife Margaret, Teresa Taylor Ktsanes and husband Jim, and Robert Taylor and wife Amanda. Mitzie was blessed with seven grandchildren: Alexis Grace Taylor, Davis Taylor and wife Rachel, Zach Taylor, Bailey Taylor, Grayson Taylor, Alex Taylor, and Matthew Ktsanes. She was also Mimi to two great grandsons: RD and Calvin Taylor. Her great granddaughter, Cecilia, is with her in heaven. In addition, she has four step grandchildren: Kristin Ktsanes Lundquist and husband Ted, Jimmy Ktsanes and wife Rachel, Zach Ktsanes and wife Kathleen, Marc Ktsanes and wife Jasset as well as nine step great-grandchildren: Sophia Ktsanes, Charlie Ktsanes, Audrey Ktsanes, Nathan Ktsanes, James Lundquist, Allie Ktsanes, Andrew Lundquist, Alexander Ktsanes and Vivienne Ktsanes.

For over eight decades Mitzie lived in Louisville and was an active part of the community. Her greatest love was her Lord and church. Growing up she was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. But for 68 years she has been an active member of First Baptist Church singing in the choir, teaching college age young adults, and her treasured ladies’ class. Our family is forever grateful to have shared in Mimi telling the Christmas story through the eyes of the Inn Keeper. Mimi was a teacher in both words and actions.

She served on the board of Taylor Machine Works for years until her death. For over six decades she was actively involved in growing the family business into an international company. Her love for the Big Red Team is a legacy that continues.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Porter Funeral Home with visitation on Wednesday, September 28th, at The First Baptist Church, Louisville, MS at 9:30-11:30 with a service to follow. She will be interred at Louisville Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service.

Alecia Lynn Whitehead Holder

Alecia Lynn Whitehead Holder, age 46, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 28 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Ross officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:00 p.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Neshoba County.

Alecia was born May 13, 1976, to Albert and Nell Coward Whitehead. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Alecia was very goal-oriented and having set goals for herself she went about attaining them. She achieved both the Gold and Silver Levels in Girl Scouts, the highest honors offered by the Girl Scouts program. At the age of 17, she attended the Certified Nursing Assistant Program in Starkville, Mississippi, and began her working career as a CNA. Next, she earned her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic certification, then she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree. While continuing to work full-time at sometimes more than one job at a time, she attended the Alabama Fire Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to earn her EMT Paramedic degree. Later, she returned to school to complete the required course work to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Her final goal was to be a Flight Nurse, which she attained by becoming an international flight nurse. Alecia flew missions in 22 different countries earning awards for the lifesaving measures she performed to help her patients. Alecia loved to travel and enjoyed helping others so nursing was the perfect field of choice for her. She made many friends wherever she was working. Alecia enjoyed spending time with her family and she loved the beach.

Alecia is survived by her mother Nell Coward Whitehead and her brother Jonathan Whitehead and wife Anna Leigh all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Wee” to Alana Kathryn and Annalysa Kay Whitehead, whom she dearly loved. Wee’s girls were her whole world; while traveling as a nurse between assignments when she would come home, they would do whatever her “girls” wanted. She also leaves behind her maternal grandparents Olyn and Betty Jo Coward of Philadelphia, Mississippi. Alecia is preceded in death by her father Albert Whitehead, and her paternal grandparents William “Bill” and Bobbie Lee Whitehead.

Serving as pallbearers are Larry Fields, Jamie Flake, Shane McDaniel, John Clifton Pope, John White, and Jeffrey Yarbrough. Honorary pallbearers are all Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and medical personnel. Memorial contributions in honor of Alecia may be given to MS FFA Foundation, P. O. Box 1069, Raymond, MS 39154 or to Friends of Nanih Waiya Community Park, P. O. Box 83, Louisville, MS 39339.

Ray Hemphill

Elton Ray Hemphill, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 28 at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Bro. Trent Jaudon officiating.

Ray was born October 5, 1941, to Walter and Eva Dell Sullivan Hemphill. Ray was a 1963 graduate of Mississippi State University with an Industrial Management degree. He was a superintendent at TRW and Taylor Machine Works. He retired from KeHe Foods. Ray was also the President and Chairman of the board for American Creosote Works for 28 years. He was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church. His favorite pastimes were college football and working in his yard. His greatest joy was spending time with his family

Ray is survived by his wife Judy Kay Shumaker Hemphill, his children Timothy Ray (Jo Katherine), Scott (Janet), and Mike (Delana) Hemphill. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren Cruise, Tyler, Brandon, Josh, and Michael Hemphill as well as his great-grandson Israel Hemphill. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jerry Hemphill and Larry Hemphill, and his sisters Evelyn Smith, Jane Atkinson, Walterine Hemphill, and infant Virginia Hemphill.
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.

Nelda Watts

Mrs. Nelda Watts, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 27th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Shayne Martin officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Rural Hill Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nelda was born December 23, 1939, in Philadelphia, MS. She was a retired dietician with the cafeteria at Eiland Middle School for many years. Nelda loved quilting, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of The Way Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Watts; two sons, Eddie Dean Watts and Johnny Watts; and her parents, Hattie Lee and George Williamson.

She is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Sam) Reed of Noxapater, MS, and Maryetta (Mark) McCully of Louisville; a daughter-in-law, Jeanna Watts of Louisville; a sister, Myrna Sue Shernock of Pennsylvania; a brother, Jray Williamson of Houston, TX; eleven grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Adam Reed, Matthew Reed, Kevin Watts, Dalton Watts, Earl Shaw, and Timothy Bouzigard.

Memorials may be made to The Way Community Church.

Bonnie Lewis

Bonnie Lewis, age 57, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1965. Visitation will be on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Taylor's Funeral Home, 1973 Greensboro Rd., Louisville, MS. Interment will be Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Salem M.B. Church, 320 Dido Mt. Salem Rd., Ackerman, MS 39735.

Laura Blackstock

Laura Blackstock, 81 originally from Jackson, Tennessee, died Monday, September 19, 2022 in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Englewood Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Philip Jett officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 12:00 until the time of service.

Laura married Terry Blackstock on February 17, 1966. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking for family and friends, gardening and traveling the world. Her love of Gospel music and books were shared by many. She received great pleasure out of the little things in life.

She was the daughter of Ada and John White. Laura graduated from Louisville High School and was married for 48 years to Terry Blackstock. Laura worked as a stylist in Jackson, Tennessee, for over forty years. She was an active member of Englewood Baptist Church, involved in the women’s ministry and Bible studies until she relocated to The Claiborne, in Starkville, Mississippi, in 2015 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren, to whom she was known as “Nana.”

Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Terry, her parents and brothers, Tony and Neil White, and her sisters Earline Hutchinson and Carolyn Allen. 

She is survived by a daughter, Lynda McReynolds and husband Dr. Tom McReynolds of Starkville; and four grandchildren: John, Mary Margaret, Will and Harris McReynolds of Starkville; her sister, Marvel Thompson, and her brother, Travis White.

Kathleen Walker

Kathleen Walker, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 23 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Shayne Martin 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 in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Kathleen was born January 9, 1950, to Joseph and Oma Dell Dickerson Kitchens. She was an avid reader and an excellent artist; Kathleen enjoyed painting and writing poetry. Candy was a major weakness; she enjoyed eating candy! Kathleen retired as a supervisor with the National Bank of Commerce in Starkville, Mississippi.

Kathleen is survived by her son Kevin Bing of Waterford, Mississippi, her daughter-in-law Linda Bing also of Waterford, and her step-son Wade Walker of Maben, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was her grandchildren: Heather Bing (David) Sword, Bradley (Meghan) Bing, Cameron (Abby) Bing, and Samantha (Drew) Farrow as well as her great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Sword, Paxton Sword, Brycen Bing, Brytley Bing, Bryler Bing, Jacklynn Bing, Levi Bing, Asher Bing, Kaitlyn Farrow, and Ava Farrow. She also leaves behind two sisters Linda Hunt and Jamie Kitchens. Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband Danny Walker, her son Bobby Dewayne Bing, her parents, her sister Betty Ann Kitchens Baley, and two brothers Lamar Kitchens and Michael Wayne Kitchens.

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.

John Lamar Winans

John Lamar Winans, 73, passed away peacefully at the Oak Cottage of the Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22 at Noxapater Baptist Church in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Bro. Mike Fondren and Dr. Bob Massey officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater.


John was born September 8, 1949, to his mother Jewel Alyne and his father John Edward Winans. John graduated from South Pike High School in Magnolia, Mississippi, in 1967. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed at Columbus Air Force Base. There he met the love of his life, Diane Crow Winans. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on December 27, 2021. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. After working in the forestry industry for a few years, he became an Allstate Insurance Agent, owning his own agency in Decatur, Alabama. He and Diane raised their children in Moulton, Alabama. In Moulton, he was a Mason and active in several civic organizations. Upon retirement, they moved to Noxapater. They enjoyed traveling, especially trips to the Tetons. He enjoyed his morning coffee groups and following his grandchildren’s activities. He was an active member of Noxapater Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, trustee, and on the Church Security Committee.

John is survived by his wife, Diane Winans of Noxapater, his son, Patrick Winans and wife Monica of Hernando, Mississippi, and his daughter Allison Catchot and husband James of Ackerman, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Grans or PopPop” to his grandsons Allen Landrum and Noah Catchot; and his granddaughters Olivia and Claire Winans. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law Ed Simmons, in addition to his loving nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joel Edward “Eddie Joe” Winans and his sister Mary Louise Simmons.

The family requests memorials in honor of John be given to Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Noxapater Baptist Church, P.O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS 39346. John’s family would like to extend a special thanks to his nurse, India Martin of Accent Care, for the excellent care and comfort she has provided during his illness.

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

Walter Lee Holman

Walter Lee Holman, of Georgia, passed on Monday, September 5, 2022. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September, 17, 2022, at 2 p. m., from Friendship 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 local arrangements.

Margaret “Marty” Ann Donovan Burks

Margaret “Marty” Ann Donovan Burks was called away to her Heavenly home Saturday, September 10, 2022 while on a trip with her husband Bob in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Marty was born March 15, 1948 in Houlton, Maine to Clinton and Lillian Donovan, Irish immigrants.

She was the fourth of six surviving children. She graduated from Caribou High School in 1967. Shortly after graduation she moved to Washington D.C. where she started her career as a civilian secretary for the United States Navy. A few years later she met Sergeant Robert “Bob” Lee Burks who was serving in the Army in Washington D.C. After his polite persistence she agreed to go out with him. His southern charm and a dress uniform was hard to resist. They married September 10, 1971 in Caribou Maine. They moved to southeast Arkansas where Bob worked as a forester for Georgia Pacific. Coming from Maine, Arkansas heat and southern cooking were an adjustment for Marty.

In 1973 they moved and made their home in Louisville, MS, where she became a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In April, 1975 Debbie was born followed by Amanda in December, 1978.

Marty, as everyone knew her, stayed at home and raised “her girls”. She hand-sewed Halloween costume and served as homeroom Mom. She organized field days and served as a girl scout leader. She drove her girls to dance practice, school, softball practice and games. She never quite mastered making biscuits but she baked and gave the most wonderful Christmas treats. Her “tea cake” cookies are the stuff of legend and hopefully you had the privilege to try one.

Marty loved reading books. She enjoyed reading to her girls and she later became assistant librarian in Fordyce, AR. She also served as Vice President of Friends of the Library in Louisville, MS.

Marty loved all creatures. She always had a faithful canine that would walk daily with her. The most memorable pet Stormy, a black lab, would go retrieve her own leash so Marty could walk her. Simon-Peter, a yellow tabby, was the third wheel on her honeymoon. There were rabbits, squirrels, a racoon and too many others to recall, she never turned down a rescue.

After moving and living in Fordyce, Arkansas for eight years, Marty and Bob moved back to Louisville to retire.

Her greatest joy was being Mimi to her five grandchildren ages ranging from twenty-two to five years old whom she adored. She attended almost every awards ceremony, church or school program, dance recital, soccer match, birthday party and softball game. She would sit in the sun or rain and enjoy every second. She would drop everything and help with sick grands or really anything her “girls” needed her to do.

The last several years she enjoyed getting to travel with the Bob sometimes just the two, sometimes with extended family, with trips to her home state of Maine, up and down the East Coast, Alaska and of course Colorado. Marty loved the mountains.

She was an avid fan, yet passive supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks although she probably had PTSD from watching with Bob.

Marty is survived by her loving husband, Bob of fifty years and 364 days, two daughters, Debbie Carnell, husband Josh, two granddaughters Kylie and Carson, her youngest daughter Amanda, husband Dr. Matt Runnels, grandson Walker, two granddaughters Lilly and Stella, two sisters Joyce Donovan of Lincoln, California, Cathy Donovan (Al) of Cross Lake Township, ME two brothers Jerry Donovan of Brunswick, ME and Bob Donovan of Presque Isle, ME.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clinton and Lillian Donovan of Caribou, Maine and a sister, Jane Donovan.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers her family asks that donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Louisville, MS or the Louisville Animal Shelter in Louisville, MS.

If you feel sad or miss her, go outside look at the sunshine, flowers, hummingbirds and butterflies, that’s where she will be.

Mary Virginia Mitchell

Mary Virginia Mitchell, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 16 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow in Louisville Memorial Cemetery.

Virginia was born October 24, 1927, to Owen Fleming, Sr. and Linzie Danner Fleming. She attended Camp Ground Methodist Church. Virginia was a loving mother and homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and working in her flowers. Virginia was a loving caregiver for her small grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and was always ready to help others.

Virginia is survived by her children: Carolyn Butler of Wesson, Mississippi, Dale Mitchell, Ronnie Mitchell and wife Ann, and Sue Shotts and husband Frankie all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny” to her seven grandchildren: Brian Butler, Jennifer (Ben) Conway, Chris (Monica) Mitchell, Carrie Boyd, Kelli Mitchell, Jamie (Laura) Shotts, and Jay (Katie) Shotts; as well as her five great-grandchildren: Vance Conway, Jacey Shotts, Blair Boyd, Avery Shotts, and Thomas Shotts. She also leaves behind two sisters Eula (Ted) Betts and Gloria (Wallace) Cade, two brothers Joe (Agnes) Fleming and Terry (Judy) Fleming, two sisters-in-law Martha Fleming and Sheila Fleming, in addition to a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. 

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Dale Mitchell, her parents, her siblings: O. P. Fleming, Jr., Bobby Gene Fleming, Earnest Fleming, Billy Ray Fleming, Bobby Lewis Fleming and Laverne McKay, and her son-in-law Joe Butler.

Serving as pallbearers are Brian Butler, Chris Mitchell, Jamie Shotts, Jay Shotts, Scottie Fleming, Lee Fleming, Wally Cade and Mark Fleming. 

The family requests memorials in honor of Virginia be given to Camp Ground United Methodist Church Missions Fund, c/o Becky Waddell, 3080 Young Crossing Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

Jimmie Ruth Goodin

Jimmie Ruth Hill Goodin, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Mayo officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 2:00 p.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Jimmie Ruth was born August 29, 1929, to John and Alma Rogers Hill. She was an active member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church until she was no longer able to attend. Jimmie Ruth was an avid reader; she loved to read books and the daily newspaper. She also enjoyed working in her flowers in her yard and she absolutely loved her many cats.

Jimmie Ruth is survived by her daughter Beverly Caldwell and husband Phil of Abita Springs, Louisiana. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw” to her two grandsons Patrick Harrell Caldwell (Levi) and Stephen Philip (Gretchen) Caldwell; her great-grandson Joseph Stephen Caldwell as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. 

Jimmie Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Harrell Goodin, son David H. Goodin, daughter Tami Elizabeth Goodin, and her siblings: Hermie Lee Halfacre, Hilda Smith, Hazel “Tiny” White, Minor George Crowell, Herbert Hill, and John Hill.

Serving as pallbearers are Stephen Caldwell, Patrick Caldwell, Ricky Miller, Steve Sinclair, Brett Smith, and Stan Smith. 

The family requests memorials in honor of Jimmie Ruth be given to ASPCA online at aspca.org.

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.

Joann Thompson Burnham

Services for Ms. Joann Thompson Burnham will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at McClain- Hays Chapel. Interment will be held in the Coy Cemetery. Rev. Brian McDonald will officiate.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am till service time on Tuesday at McClain-Hays Funeral Service.

Ms. Joann Thompson Burnham, 83, of Union died on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Ms. Joann was a native of Kemper County and lived in Neshoba County most of her life. She enjoyed working in her yard and quilting. She loved spending time with her family , especially her grandkids.

She is survived by daughters, Annette Bell of Winston, Lisa Guidry of Winston, Denise Saylor (Billy) of Morgan City, LA; sons, Mark Thompson (Bonnie) of House, Duck Thompson (Tavia) of Winston, Randall Thompson of Winston; step-daughter, Kitty Stewart (Johnny) of Neshoba; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Terry McDonald (Beth) of Winston.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Hansel Thompson, Marvin Burnham and Gene Burnham; parents, champ and Ruby McDonald; brothers, Yates McDonald, Delane McDonald; sister, Mary Elizabeth Rigdon.

Charles Wayne Lindsey

Charles Wayne Lindsey, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. There will be a visitation from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Int. 30 in Little Rock, Arkansas. A second visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, September 12th, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N Columbus Ave. in Louisville, Mississippi. A graveside service will follow at 1 pm at nearby Bevill Hill Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife, Joyce.

He was born in Union, Mississippi on January 18, 1941, to Henry Felix Lindsey and Larene Nolan Lindsey.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and wife, Joyce Lindsey. Charles is survived by his brother, Jim Lindsey, two sons, Todd Lindsey (Lisa); Richard Lindsey (Kim); and four grandchildren, Mary; Mason; Erika and Jennifer Lindsey.

Local 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 or at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Johnny Frank Eaves

Johnny Frank Eaves, 76, passed away on September 10, 2022, at Unity Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Bro. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time.

Johnny Frank was born October 14, 1945, to James Junior Eaves and Hilda Hall Eaves in Louisville. He is survived by three brothers: Ronald Eaves and wife Pat of Terry, Mississippi; Don Eaves and wife Gail of Cleveland, Georgia; and Vance Eaves and wife Jenny of Louisville. Johnny Frank is preceded in death by his parents.

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

Thayer Douglas Pease

Mr. Thayer Douglas Pease, 53, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the “Cottages” Winston County Medical Center Complex in Louisville, MS.

Thayer was born March 21, 1969, in El Paso, TX, to Velma Betty and Thayer Herbert Pease. He was a graduate of Clint High School in Horizon City, TX. He was a chef whose career took him many places including working at the El Tovar Hotel at the Grand Canyon, Loew’s Hotel in Coronado, CA, and the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas for many years. He loved cooking and was a car enthusiast. He and his wife had been in Mississippi for about a year.

He is survived by his wife, Maryann Costa, of Louisville, MS; a son, Matthew (Scarlett) Pease of Las Vegas, NV; two daughters, Stephanie (Stanton) Davi McNeely of New Orleans, LA; and Joanne (Mat) Davi Williams of Pittsburg, CA; and two grandsons, Dominic Ercolini and Jackson Davi Williams.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials in Thayer’s memory may be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation, www.scleroderma.org .

Danny Marlon Sullivan

Mr. Danny Marlon Sullivan, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 10th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Wells and Rev. Wayne Hill officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sardis Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Danny Marlon was born May 19, 1942, in Winston County, MS. He was self-employed in the metal buildings business and a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Velma Beatrice Hemphill and Robert Allen Sullivan; two sisters, Eloise Sullivan and Eudean McDonald; and five brothers, Vernon Sullivan, Reggie Sullivan, Dewayne Sullivan, Dennis Sullivan, and Arvel Sullivan.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Landrum Sullivan; two daughters, Lesli Landrum and Gina Neely, one grandson, Josh Neely, all of Louisville; and one brother, Raybon Sullivan of Caledonia, MS

Pallbearers will be Derek Eaves, Richard Eaves, Kevin Hindman, Tommy Clark, Troy Taylor, and Trey Taylor. Serving as an honorary pallbearer is Michael Burt.

The family would like to thank Dr. Dustin Gentry, Quality Hospice, and the staff of the Winston County Nursing Home for their care and compassion during these last few months.

Memorials may be made to the Sardis Cemetery Fund, c/o Glenda Thomas, 215 Thomas Rd, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Johnny R. Morgan

Johnny R. Morgan,76, of Brandon, formerly of McCool, passed away September 6, 2022, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Hopewell Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. from the Hopewell Baptist Church. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Rev. Roger Griffith will officiate.

 
Johnny was born September 19, 1945, in Choctaw County, MS, to Ruben Henry Morgan and Myrtle Florence Black Morgan. He was a truck driver for CCI. Johnny was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church member and a United States Army veteran.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Linda Morgan of Brandon; daughter, Samantha (Chris) Vinklarek; step-son, Perry (Melissa) Lanius of Brandon; brother, Grover (Chris) Morgan of Pelham, AK; sisters, Patty Hatten and Allene Dorsey of McCool, and Martha Ryals of Zama; grandchildren, Morgan and Austin Vinklarek, step-grandchildren, Regan Lanius and Sarah White; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, Ruben Henry Morgan and Myrtle Florence Black Morgan; nephew, Michael Dorsey; step-children, Sandy Lanius and Jim Lanius.
Danny Ryals, Brad Ryals, Ronald Bunn, Mark Bunn, Chris Stevenson, and Floyd Morgan are serving as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Marvin "Eddy" Morton

Marvin Edward “Eddy” Morton, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. The family will receive visits from friends in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 9 from 12 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Eddy was born June 7, 1953, to John Billy and Mary Alice Trosper Morton in Florida. For more than 30 years, he worked as an electrician at Shuqualak Lumber Company. He dearly loved his family and his dog, Lulu. Eddy was also an outdoorsman who loved being outside playing with his grandchildren. They enjoyed hunting and fishing in addition to bird hunting together. He also enjoyed watching his western shows.

Eddy is survived by his wife Tommie Morton, his daughter Tan Rouse both of Louisville, and his son Eddy Morton and wife Wendy of Columbus, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his four grandchildren: Ashley (Sam) Dempsey, Josh Rouse, Justin Morton, and Jake Morton; as well as his four great-grandchildren: Lawson Dempsey, Laura Elizabeth Dempsey, Layton Rae Dempsey and Barrett Morton. He also leaves behind his sister Mary Ann (Lawrence) Card. 

Eddy was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings: Susie Sudduth, Janet Swinney, Judy Triplett, Martha Morton and John Billy Morton.

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.

Victoria Clark

Mrs. Victoria Clark, 95, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at 2 p.m., from Bethany Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bethany Ebenezer Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mattie Lee Harper

Mrs. Mattie Lee Harper, 93, of Louisville, MS., passed on Friday, September 2, 2022, at her home. Funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at 11 a.m., from Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Archie Ree Sullivan

Mrs. Archie Ree Sullivan, 98, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Hickory Cottage at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 7th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until service time. Interment will be in Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sullivan was born on November 7, 1923, in Winston County, MS. She married her husband, Selby K. Sullivan, on March 15, 1942, and they enjoyed almost 70 years of marriage, until his death in 2012. Archie Ree was a homemaker and excellent seamstress and sewed for the public. She loved cooking and enjoyed sharing with friends and family, especially all of sweets at Christmas. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Selby; her parents, Alvin and Alma Whitehead; her daughters, Terressa Ward and Alma Jolene Sullivan; her siblings, Mildred Irine Rogers, Edgar A. Whitehead, Jesse W. Whitehead, Uriah Z. Whitehead, Josie Elizabeth Breazeale, and Dewane Z. Whitehead; and a nephew, Truitt Breazeale.

She is survived by two grandchildren, Josh Ward and Jolie Eaves; her son-in-law, Danny Ward; three great grandchildren, Chandler Foster, Dawson Eaves, and Hayze Eaves; and her special nephews, Paul Breazeale and Sherill Breazeale.

Pallbearers will be Wade Breazeale, Wes Breazeale, Jonathan Breazeale, David Gookin, Chandler Foster, and Jonathan Eaves.

Memorials may be made to the Good Hope Cemetery Fund.

Howard Duran

Howard Eugene Duran, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his home in Noxapater, Mississippi, knowing how much he was loved by his family. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow in Hight Cemetery in Noxapater.

Howard was born January 15, 1939, to John “Bud” and Lessie Robertson Duran in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of Hight Assembly of God in Noxapater. Howard was an avid baseball fan, especially the Atlanta Braves. During his younger years, he played baseball on the local community level as a catcher, while his brother played in the pitcher position. Not having numbers to put on their jerseys, they sometimes “stole” numbers off the light poles to put on their shirts. He also enjoyed coaching Little League city baseball teams. Another hobby he enjoyed was farming and tractors. He loved to buy, fix, and sell tractors.

Howard is survived by his children: Jean Kemp and husband Rudy of Noxapater, and Stephen Duran and wife Stacy of Atlanta, Georgia. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw Howard” to his four grandchildren: Alex Kemp, Kristin (Chris) Reed, Zach (Kate) Kemp, and Lily Duran; as well as his great-grandchildren: Ollie and Chase Reed, Jax Kemp, and Larkin Westlake. He also leaves behind his sister Mary Kugle, his brother Ralph (Murle) Duran, his sister-in-law Nannie Maude Reynolds all of Noxapater, and his special friend Joyce Smith of Philadelphia, Mississippi, in addition to a host of loving nieces, nephews, and many friends. Howard was preceded in death by his wife Nina Dewease Duran, and his siblings: W. W. Duran, Gracie Kelly, Nan Baysinger, Louis Duran, Bob Duran, Homer Duran, Horace Duran, Linnie Ballard, and Frank Duran.

Serving as pallbearers are Alex Kemp, Zach Kemp, Chris Reed, Mark Kugle, John Swindle, and Clay Kugle. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Swindle, Don Greenwood, David Woods, and James Kugle. The family requests memorials in honor of Howard be given to Quality Hospice, P. O. Box 517, Philadelphia, MS 39350 or to Servant’s Heart Home Care, 18360 Hwy 21 South, Philadelphia, MS 39350.

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.

Pauline Prisock Rhodes

Pauline Prisock Rhodes, age 101, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the BeeHive Homes of Louisville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, September 5 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason Gross officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow in Memorial Cemetery in Louisville.

Pauline was born May 22, 1921, to George and Mary Patterson Prisock in Columbus, Mississippi. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville where she happily served in various capacities until her health prevented her from doing so. Pauline retired from the Farmer’s Home Administration, a part of the United States Department of Agriculture. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed working in her yard. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Pauline is survived by her children: Mary Anne Dickerson and husband Jimmy of Brandon, Mississippi, and William Tully Rhodes, III and wife Brenda of Biloxi, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Mimi” to her grandchildren: Deborah (Jeff) Nowell, Paul (Claire) Mitchell, Melissa Rhodes, and Beth Rhodes (David Bley); her great-grandchildren: Woods Bley, Eric (Christy) Nowell, Madison (Tony) Sistrunk, and Ben (Candice) Mitchell; as well as her great-great-grandchildren: Braxton Nowell, Aubree Reed, Luke Henry Sistrunk, Braden Mitchell, and Porter Mitchell. She also leaves behind loving nieces, nephews, many friends, and her BeeHive and hospice families along with her wonderful caregivers who so lovingly cared for her. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband William Tully Rhodes, Jr., her parents, and siblings.

The family requests memorials in honor of Pauline be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org/memorials or to the Palmer Home for Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703.

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.

Deborah Johns Halfacre

Deborah Johns Halfacre received her total healing from The Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 5:45 p.m. She drew her last breath into her earthly temple with her family gathered around her after a 32-month battle with cancer. She waged a strong and valiant stand against cancer, defeating it three times in her lifetime, before it took her earthly temple from her in a very grueling stand.

Born January 16, 1964, she was the third child of Bob and Frankie Jones. She attended school in Louisville graduating from Louisville High School in 1982. She attended East Central Junior College and Mississippi State University. She married Paul Edward Halfacre on July 6, 1985. She gave birth to Kari Lyn Halfacre on January 16, 1986. Deborah returned to Mississippi State in 1986 to finish her degree in Education graduating from Mississippi State University in 1987 with her Bachelor’s Degree. She taught school at Fair Elementary in Louisville for 28 years and received her Master’s Degree in Education in 1990. She gave birth to Paul Ethan Halfacre December 23, 1989. That same year she sent her husband, Paul, back to Mississippi State University to finish his degree as well. April 23, 1999, she had them a third child, Daniel Arthur Halfacre; and on December 2, 2003, she had her fourth child, Jacob Hagan Halfacre, before she turned 40 years old herself a month later.

In addition to being survived by her husband and four children, one of Deborah’s greatest joys was being “DeDe” to her three grandchildren: Sawyer, Micah, and Avey Clay. She is also survived by two sisters Melinda Johns Richardson and husband Johnny, and Tammie Johns Cherry and husband Billy. She is also survived by her father and mother-in-law Arthur and Mavis Halfacre as well as her loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents.

On Saturday, September 3, the family will receive friends for visitation from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, at Macedonia Revival Center, 14050 MS-19, Philadelphia, Mississippi, with Bro. Bert Jones officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the church from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are John Cherry, Dustin DePriest, Justin Jones, Peyton Allen, Clark Sullivan, and Chanley McDaniel.

The family expresses much gratitude towards all family members, church family, and friends who have ministered to Deborah’s needs during her illness and extended battle with cancer. A very special “thank you” is extended to Randi Shafer and Halcyon Hospice for their excellent personal care for Deborah during the last weeks of her beautiful life. Deborah and her family requests that you give any memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Macedonia Revival Center Building Fund, or find a person battling cancer and either contribute to them monetarily or help meet their needs in their fight for their lives. Deborah Halfacre asks everyone to help minister to and pray for somebody or some family in need paying it forward in Jesus Name.

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.

Kayla Ann Langford

Kayla Ann Mae Langford, 26, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her residence in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 3rd, at Reformation Presbyterian Church in Carthage, MS, with Rev. Jeff Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Kyla was born November 2, 1995, in Dallas, TX. She is survived by her mother, Julie Hale Langford; her partner, James A. Reed; her children, Penelope, Sophia, and Spencer Reed; her sister, Shasta Langford; and three brothers, Daniel Brice Langford, Bennan Langford, and Ty Langford. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Langford.