Laura Mae Hairston

Ms. Laura Mae Hairston, 105, of Winston County, passed on July 13, 2024, at home in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Taylor’s Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 11:00 am at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church in Louisville, MS. Interment will take place at Memorial Park. Taylor’s Funeral Home of Louisville is entrusted with the arrangements.

Barbara James

Barbara James, 83, of Sturgis, MS, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home in Sturgis, MS.

Visitation will be Monday, July 29, 2024, from 10:00-11:00AM at Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11:00AM at Coleman Funeral Home, Ackerman, MS, with Pastor Melvin Mordecai officiating. Burial will be at Double Springs Methodist Cemetery in Maben, MS with Coleman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Barbara was born on May 5, 1941 in Maben, Ms, to the late Willie and Lizette Love. Barbara achieved her Bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State. Barbara was a social worker at Choctaw County Department of Human Services and finished her career working at Golden Triangle Planning and Development. Barbara loved the outdoors and horse riding. She loved to bow hunt, and was a multiple state champion in archery. Barbara was a member of Antioch Baptist Church of Winston County. She loved her family fiercely. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Leland James; children- Tina Tullos Goodin and Tracey Tullos Anderson married to Chad Anderson and Mary Harrison married to Robert Harrison and Annice Hill; sister- Iris Farley; grandchildren- Ashton May married to Alex May, Dalton Anderson, Lynley Grace Anderson, Garret Harrison, John Michael Hill and Nikki Davis and several great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be – Garrett Harrison, Chad Anderson, Dalton Anderson, Mack Fondren, Paul Pearson and Alex May.

Ladd Reynolds

Ladd Reynolds, 62, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home in Starkville, Mississippi. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at East Louisville Baptist Church with Rev. Junior Davis officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
 

Ladd was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on September 22, 1961, to Harlan and Linda Taylor Reynolds. He loved a wide variety of movies, music and sports. Ladd could be caught listening to an arrangement by Chet Atkins or “Take It Easy” by The Eagles. He loved sports ranging from his beloved Bulldogs all the way to the Cubs or the Saints. He was an incredible storyteller with a great memory and would always leave you laughing. He also loved to fish and spending time outdoors. His greatest memories were of his time growing up in the East Louisville Baptist church family. The accomplishment that brought him the most pride was his son, Matthew. Listening to his dad and Matthew play guitars together always filled him with joy.

Ladd is survived by his son, Matthew (Emily) Reynolds of Nashville, Tennessee; his mother, Linda Reynolds of Ethel, Mississippi; his sister, Erin (Adam) Rees of Clinton, Mississippi; and his former spouse and friend, Dawn Peterson Reynolds of Starkville. He is also survived by his loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of friends. 

Ladd was preceded in death by his father, Harlan Reynolds; his brother, David Reynolds; two sisters, Melanie Lanier and Melissa Howell; and his nephew, Kyle Howell.

Memorials in memory of Ladd may be given to East Louisville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 706, Louisville, MS 39339.

Services are under the direction of 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.

Gwendolyn Darlene Hall Eichelberger

Gwendolyn Darlene Hall Eichelberger, 64, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Oktibbeha County Medical Center, Starkville, MS. Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. from Beck Funeral Home. 

Gwendolyn, was born to the parents of Harold Hall and Pearlie Mae Riddle Hall on June 30, 1960 in Winston County Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents; Pearlie Mae and Harold Hall; husband, Oscar Eichelberger; daughter, Imia Williams; sister, Francine Jones.

She is survived by her; grands, Aniya Wilson and Makhi Williams; siblings; Dorothy Crawford, Milton (Elizabeth) Hall, Harold Hall, Joleen (Leslie) Carter, Steven Martin (Marquita) Burrage and Harold Pedro Young, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends

Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.   

Gabrell Lagrone

Gabrell Lagrone, 39, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the University Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. from Stil Valley M. B. Church, 560 Armstrong St., Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery, Gholson, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Roy H. Smith

Roy H. Smith, of Sturgis, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his residence in Sturgis, MS. Mr. Smith was born on July 25, 1934, in Meridian, MS. He was 89 years old and was a retired Postmaster for Columbus, MS postal service.

Mr. Smith was an avid MSU sports fan. He also loved his church, was actively involved, and served as a long-time deacon for Morgan Chapel Baptist Church.

Graveside services and burial will be held at Morgan Chapel Cemetery in Sturgis, MS, on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Brandon Powell officiating. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman is in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Susan (Kozisek) Smith of Sturgis; 2 daughters, Kate (Tim) Murphy of Alpharetta, GA, and Deborah (Gary) Phillips of Kansas; 2 sons, Paul Hunter of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Daryl (Sherri) Smith of Clinton, MS; 2 brothers, Howard (Sue) Mosley of Meridian, MS and Charles (Gail) Mosley of Meridian, MS; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 sister, Carol Bateman.

Memorials may be made to the Morgan Chapel Building Fund.

Johnny Glen Stokes

Johnny Glen Stokes of Ackerman, MS passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence. Johnny was born on March 6, 1968, in Mississippi to Tommy Stokes and Lynn (Britt) Collier. He was 56 years old. He worked at Franklin Furniture.

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

 
Johnny is survived by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy Stokes and Lynn (Britt) Collier and a brother, Jeremy Stokes.

John Morris Fulgham

John Morris Fulgham, 97, passed away on July 20, 2024 at Peach Tree Village Assisted Living in Brandon, MS. He was born November 24, 1926 to the late John Wiley Fulgham and Lena Frances Buford Fulgham.

He retired in 1989 as the Vocational Director of the Education Department in Monroe, NC. He served in the military for two years before joining the International Male Chorus. John attended Mississippi State University, where he received his Master’s Degree in Education.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Yarbrough Fulgham, who he lovingly referred to as his Angel; brothers, Gene and Bob Fulgham; and sisters, Margie Fulgham and Betty O’Brian.

He is survived by his sister, Birdie Harpole (Demar) of Brandon, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Double Springs Baptist Church in Maben, MS, with the funeral service immediately following. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. George (Dink) O’Brian and Rev. Larry Halford will conduct the service.

Grady Earl Suttle

Grady Earl Suttle, 87, passed away with his loving family at his side on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Noxapater Baptist Church with Rev. Trent Jaudon and Dr. Bob Massey officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater.

Grady was born in Noxapater on November 6, 1936, to John Irvin and Edna Bane Suttle. He was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Grady served his community in various capacities including serving as an alderman for the City of Noxapater for more than 30 years. He also served on the Winston-Louisville Economic Development Board and the Renasant Bank of Louisville Board of Directors. Grady enjoyed serving others; working in his garden; and working!

Grady is survived by his daughter, Cindy Wilkes and husband, Charlie; son, Rusty Suttle and wife, Sherry; and brother-in-law, James Arnold, all of Noxapater. He loved being “PaPaw” to four granddaughters: Becky (Russell) Hamilton; Missy (Brandon) Sherwood; Joleigh (Kenny) Drury; and Jenna (Riley) Jones; as well as, seven great-grandchildren: Lexi, Winston, Reed, and Braxton Sherwood; and Gwen, Taylor, and Wes Hamilton. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Suttle; great-granddaughter, Lexi Sherwood; his parents; his sister, Ana Lou Arnold; and his brother, Ray Suttle.

Serving as pallbearers will be Hugh Brian Barrier, Speedy Calvert, Glen Haab, Bruce Kirk, Jim McAdory, and Marc McCool. 

Memorials in honor of Grady may be given to Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, Louisville, MS 39339.

Services are under the direction of 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.

Johnnie Fulgham Gammill

Johnnie Fulgham Gammill, 91, passed away on July 19, 2024 in Ackerman, MS. She was born February 2, 1933, to the late John R. Fulgham and Estelle Bright Fulgham.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Gammill; children, Denny Gammill (Infant Son), Donna Ditta, and Beverly Hodges; and son-in-law, Joey Gentry.

She is survived by her daughters, Pam Gentry and Renee Kemp (Carl); grandchildren, Chad Moore, Lacey Hodges, Justin Hodges, Whitney Franks (Rodger), Mandy Holloway (Jeffrey), Hilary Blankenship (Tommy), Casey Conner (Sean), and Caitlin Polk (Doug); 15 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Gammill and Sandra Tucker; nieces, Cynthia Berry and Margaret Odom (Tony); nephew, Rodney Gammill (Pam); and a host of other nieces and nephews.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS, with the funeral service immediately following in the funeral home chapel. The burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Starkville.

Charles Triplett

Charles Triplett, 75, of Louisville, MS, passed on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be same day of service from 12 until Funeral Hour. Burial will be in the Big Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Ackerman, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Jean Harper

Dorothy Jean Harper, 76, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Winston County Hospital, Louisville, MS. Funeral service will be Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11 a.m., from Mount Moriah M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy, was born December 7, 1947 to the parents of Lieutenant Nicholson and Edna Hickman Nicholson in Winston County Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lieutenant and Edna Nicholson; brothers Otis Nicholson and William Nicholson; sister, Easter Curtis.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Harper, Anthony Harper and Corey (Sabrina) Harper; sisters, Mattie Haynes and Carolyn Williams and a host of grands, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

William "Josh" McGee

Funeral services for William "Josh" McGee will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Bro. Mark Gill officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at McClain-Hays. Interment will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery at House.

William “Josh” McGee, 23, Of Union died Monday, July 15,2024.

Josh was born in Lauderdale County, MS to Daniel and Miranda McGee, but raised in Neshoba County. He attended Union public school. He was employed with Central MS. Land and Timber/ McKee Construction for three years, and work was his passion. Josh loved hunting, fishing and, gaming. He loved his pets, and spending time with his daughter and fiancé. Mr. McGee attended Free Trade Church of God. Josh will be missed by his numerous friends and family whom he loved dearly.

Survivors include fiancé, Taylor Muffler of Union, MS; daughter, Fallon McGee; parents, Miranda and Daniel McGee, Union, MS; sister, Taylor Brooke McGee (Caleb), Union, MS; brother, Bradley Muffler, Union, MS; aunt, Kimberly Winters (Larry), Noxapater, MS; aunt, Renee Parker, Union, MS; uncles, Jerome Parker (Jennifer) and Bobby Parker (Amanda); great uncle, Keith McGee (Rhonda), and soon to be arriving baby Willis.

Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Portia and Billy Parker, and Teddy and Brenda McGee; great grandparents, Billy and Nita McGee; uncle, Dewayne Parker; and aunt, Susie Parker.

Pallbearers, Todd McKee, Charles Jones, Casey Parker, Caleb McKee, Patrick Adams, Jay Dillmore, Michael Stepp and Earl McDaniel.

Mrs. Wynell Holder Miles

Mrs. Wynell Holder Miles went to her heavenly home on July 18, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Louisville, Mississippi, at age 98. Visitation will be Sunday, July 21 from 5 p.m. until 7 p. m. at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 22 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater.

Mrs. Miles was born to Aubrey and Fannie Mae Snow Holder on March 20, 1926. She was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church until her health prevented her attendance. She was a dairy farmer along with her husband, Lester Miles. Mrs. Miles drove a school bus for Nanih Waiya School for 33 years and was a cafeteria worker for 24 years. She retired from public work in 1988, but never retired from helping her family, friends and neighbors, as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed gardening and quilting.

Mrs. Miles was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Rudolph, Harold, and Donhue Holder; her sisters, Maedell Martin, Peggy Ruth Holder, and Betty Lou White; and her son-in-law, Gene Estes.

She is survived by her daughter, Patty Estes of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny” to her grandson, Keith Alexander; great-grandchildren, Taylor Alexander (Ethan) Hamilton and Lane Alexander; her great-great-granddaughter, Lillie Ruth Hamilton; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Serving as pallbearers are Keith Alexander, Lane Alexander, Randy Sullivan, Aubrey Holder, Terry Holder, Randy Fulton, Bobby Paten, Lee Verry. Honorary pallbearers are Gabe Snow, Neil Snow, Joey Johnson, and Eddie Hildebran. Memorials in honor of Mrs. Miles may be given to the charity of your choice.

Services are under the direction of 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.

Reverend Robert Sangster

Reverend Robert Sangster, 62, of Louisville, Mississippi passed on Monday, July 15, 2024, from Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 20, 2024, from MOHB in Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will follow in New Zion M.B. Church Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Friday, July 19, 2024. from Beck Funeral Home Louisville for the general public. Beck Funeral Home Louisville is in charge of all arrangements.

Rev Robert Earl Sangster is survived by his wife, Wanda Kelly Sangster; four daughters, Deidre Sledge, of Charlotte, NC., Brioni S. Jackson (Gerald) of Michigan City, IN., Carla Kelly Parks (Jeremy), and Colett Kelly, both of Louisville, MS; eight grandchildren; six brothers, Paul Sangster of Phoeniz, AZ., Lawrence Sangster of Starkville, MS., Jeremiah Sangster (Mary) of Flowood, MS., Willie D. Sangster of Starkville, MS., Willie Roy Sangster, JR, (Teresa), Tommy Sangster (Beverly), Steven Ball (Patricia), all of Louisville, MS.; four sisters, Katherine Sangster of Flint, MI., Dorothy Kelly (Charles) of Milwaukee, WI., Pauline Ford (Allen), Betty Love (James) both of Louisville, MS.

Pastor Robert Brownlee is the officiate for services. Pallbearers are Brian Sangster, Jeremy Sangster, Jaquavious Sangster, Xavier Rodgers, Taylor Ball, Melvin Hunt, Tremond Miller, Tyrone Stallings, and Dequarius Haynes.

William Bruce Frazier

Mr. William Bruce Frazier, 89, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Florence, Alabama. A graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 22nd, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, with Rev. Rob Gill officiating.

Bruce was born on January 7, 1935, in the Webster community of Winston County. His parents moved to Louisville when he was one year old. After graduating from Louisville High School in 1952, he attended Mississippi State University, and later the University of Houston. He was employed by the Mississippi Valley Portland Cement Co. of Redwood, MS, for ten years, and later retired in 1998 after 27 years with the Yellow Freight Systems, located in Richland, MS. He was a Master Mason and Shriner, belonging to the Wahabi Shrine of Jackson, and the Masonic Lodge #51 of Hernando, MS.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, William Lamar Frazier and Mattie Sue White Frazier, a brother, Lamar Gene Frazier, Sr. (June), and a sister, Joan Lucille Brown, and her husband, Tommy.

He is survived by one son, Dr. William Garth (Lisa) Frazier of Florence, AL; a grandson, Stuart Ladd Frazier of Oxford, MS; a sister, Noneine Keene of Louisville, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials in memory of Bruce may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN; or St. Luke United Methodist Church of Tupelo, MS.

One of Bruce’s favorite Bible verses was Proverbs 3:5-13 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Don’t consider yourself to be wise; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones. Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest: then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Do not despise the Lords’ instruction, my son, and do not loathe His discipline; for the Lord disciplines the one He loves, just as a father, the son he delights in. Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding.”

Mark Jackson, Jr.

Mark Jackson, Jr., 33, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the University Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11 a.m., from Mount Calvary M. B. Church, 1240 Mount Calvary Road, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Danny Ray Bryant

Rev. Danny Ray Bryant passed away on July 10,2024. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi in 1942 to JB Bryant and Willie Belle Bryant.

He was a Baptist minister for most of his life leading others to Christ since 1967 and a teacher at Hickory Flat High School from 1967 to 1977. He received his Masters of Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he met his wife, Connie. They raised their family in Mississippi where he was a pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Myrtle, MS, Blythe Creek Baptist Church in Mathiston, MS, Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Louisville, MS, Scotland Baptist Church in Winona, MS, Weir Baptist Church in Weir, MS, Pleasant Ridge in Woodland, MS, and interim pastor at Mount Pisgah in Eupora, MS where he retired in 2017.

He loved all things outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He dearly loved his family and spending time with them.

He leaves behind his wife of 59 years Connie Bryant. His sister Tommye Harris. His children Danny Jr (Judy), Carol (Israel), Larry (Natasha) and Jonathan (Courtney). His seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, MS, with the funeral service immediately following in the funeral home chapel. Dr. Gary Blair will conduct the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children’s Village, P. O. Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060-0027.

 

Betty Jo Majors Pool

Mrs. Betty Jo Majors Pool, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Noxapater. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Sunrise Cemetery of Noxapater with Bro. Micheal Bishop officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Betty Jo was born February 9, 1943, in Winston County to the late Charlie Jeff and Opal Barnett. She was a graduate of Noxapater High School. She loved to spend time with her dogs, Willow, LuLu, and Peaches. She loved to work in her yard with her flowers. She spent most of her life in Hinds County and Saudi Arabia, then a few years in Longview, Texas before moving back home to Mississippi. She is a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents. She is preceded in death by her late husband Hugh Majors and her brother Jerry Barnett.

Survivors include her husband Scott Pool of Noxapater, two daughters, Lora (Jeffrey) King of Longview, TX, Pam (Allen) Levins of Byhalia, MS, One sister Peggy Barfield of Noxapater, one brother, Wayne (Connie) Barnett of Frostproof, FL, one sister-in-law, Shirley Barnett of Noxapater. Three granddaughters, Tiffany Israel of Longview, TX, Megan (Traveal) Barber of Olive Branch, MS, and Nikki Riley of Olive Branch, MS, one grandson, Timothy King of Michigan. Three great grandchildren, Brayden Erwin, Landen Barber, and Charlee Barber. A host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

Thomas F. Higgins, Sr.

Thomas F. Higgins, Sr., of Weir, MS, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his residence in Weir, MS. Thomas was born on October 26, 1943 in ChoctawCounty, MS to Horace and Odie Mae (Wills) Higgins. He was 80 years old. Thomas was a Retired County Supervisor and Mechanic. He was a member of Weir Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at Weir Baptist Church in Weir, MS on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Weir Cemetery in Weir, MS. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Weir Baptist Church in Weir, MS.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Lessame Higgins of Weir, MS; his daughter, Irene Edwards (Chris) Ishneal of West, MS; and two sons, Tony (Mary) Higgins of Weir, MS and Eddie Edwards of Jackson, TN. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Odie Mae (Wills) Higgins, a daughter, Melinda Peacock, and a brother, Therrel Higgins.

Memorials may be made to Weir Baptist Church or Weir Cemetery.

Clovis Lee Parker Jr.

Clovis Lee Parker Jr., 56, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Noxapater, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 at Hight Assembly of God Church with Reverend Tom Bentley officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service in Hight Assembly of God Cemetery.
Lee was born March 20, 1968, to Clovis Lee and Beverly Morris Parker. He was a graduate of Noxapater High School. Lee enjoyed working in the carpentry field. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing.

Lee is survived by his parents and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Serving as pallbearers are David Parker, Tim Parker, Chris Blackwell, Darel Snow, David Dodson and Jay White. Memorials may be given to Hight Assembly of God Church.

The Parker family would like to express their gratitude to all who assisted in the search for Lee.

Services are under the direction of 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.

Martha Jo Ward Nabors

Martha Jo Ward Nabors, age 82, of Starkville, MS, passed away July 2, 2024, at her residence. A graveside memorial service will be Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery of Columbus. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.Mrs. Nabors was born October 3, 1941, in Louisville, MS, to the late Red and Hilda Parker Ward. She was a graduate of Louisville High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Travis B. Nabors.

Survivors include her daughters, Sandra Webb and her husband Michael of Magnolia, TX, and Donna Couvion of Tupelo, MS, grandchildren, Dustin Webb, Lindsay Eaton, Farrah Webb Ferro, Seth Watson, and Aubrie Watson, great grandchildren, Abby Jo Webb, Cash Eaton, and Kaydence Ivy Webb, brother, Richard Ward of Anderson, SC, and sisters, Gloria Joiner of Louisville, MS, Mary Sanders of Louisville, MS, Nancy Quinn of Louisville, MS, and Tina Ward of SC.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

Mary Rue Blaine

Mrs. Mary Rue Blaine, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ackerman Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Concord Baptist Church with Brother Roger Griffith officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm.

Mary was born on June 29, 1930, in Littlefield, Texas, to the late Gladys Parker Roberts and Rue Roberts. She was raised in New Mexico, where she met and married her husband, Garvis Lamar Blaine, on December 1, 1957. The pair traveled the world together, following Lamar’s Air Force career to many faraway places. They eventually settled in Ackerman, Mississippi, where Mary raised her children and found a wonderful community of friends at Concord Baptist Church, where she worked as a secretary for many years. While Lamar was deployed, she would take on all the responsibilities of the children and farm with ease, and even found time to take on small jobs here and there babysitting, working as a lifeguard, and a fire spotter.

With an appreciation for all of her many blessings, Mary was thrifty and conscious, always finding ways to reuse and repurpose items around her house. You could seldom find her without a Harlequin paperback in hand, devouring countless copies over the years. Mary was quiet by nature, fully content with the peace and solitude she found on her farm. She was surrounded by so many of life’s simple pleasures and especially enjoyed raising rabbits and her beloved guineas. While Lamar considered the birds a nuisance, especially when they all squawked in unison, Mary appreciated their usefulness at keeping ticks and snakes away and felt that they earned their keep. Though she was reserved and preferred the privacy and comfort of staying in, she was still known for her abounding grace and strength. Mary’s home was always open to her children and grandchildren, and nothing brought her greater joy than to have the entire family gathered around the table playing cards.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Garvis Lamar Blaine; siblings, Billy Hamilton and Janie Dennis; and grandson, Turner Blaine.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Terry Barrón and her husband, Jose, of Pontotoc, MS; her sons, Mark Blaine and his wife, Cheryl, of Adelaide, Australia, Kirk Blaine and his wife, Lori, of Philadelphia, MS, and Scott Blaine and his wife, Teresa, of Caledonia, MS; sister, Lois Roberts of Las Cruses, NM; as well as seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to a Christian charity of the donor’s choice.

Mr. Paul Eichelberger

Mr. Paul Eichelberger, 68, of Winston County, passed on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2024, from 1:00 pm; the funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Taylor’s Funeral Home of Louisville is entrusted with the arrangements.

James E. “Red” Cornett

James Edward “Red” Cornett, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Red was born on January 6, 1945, in Kosciusko and grew up in the Panhandle Community of Choctaw County. He graduated from Weir High School in 1963. In 2002, Red retired from Tennessee Valley Authority where he was a lineman for twenty years. An electrician by trade, Red was known for his willingness to help friends and families with electrical projects at their homes and businesses.

A lifelong resident, Red loved Choctaw County deeply. The only things he loved more were his family and the Lord. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gardener. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with friends and working around his home in Fentress.

A memorial service will be held at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM.

Red is survived by his wife of 45 years, Holly Cornett of Ackerman; his daughters, Amanda Cornett of Louisville, Misty (Brian) Thompson of Savannah, GA, Anna Carol (Jody) Lovett of Byhalia, and Jen Cornett of Brandon; his grandchildren, Angel (Reece) Miller of Poplarville, Katy Thompson of Savannah, GA, Madison Lovett of Byhalia, Ben Thompson of Savannah, GA, and Kendall Willard of Byhalia; and his great-grandchildren, Preston and Evelyn Miller of Poplarville. He also leaves behind two sisters: Gretchen Beaudoin of Surrey, BC, and Mary Ann (Bobby) Yates of Louisville.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Mattie Taylor and Roy C. Stevenson, his parents Albert and Narvell Black and Elbert Cornett, and his son James Russell Cornett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Ackerman, MS.

Foster Glass

Foster Glass, 65, of Louisville, Mississippi passed on Monday, July 1, 2024, from Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Sunday, July 7, 2024, from Beck Funeral Home Chapel of Louisville. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Church of God In Christ Church Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Saturday, July 6, 2024, from Beck Funeral Home Louisville. Beck Funeral Home Louisville is in charge of all arrangements.

William A. “Bill” Bowman

William A. “Bill” Bowman passed away at his home on June 25, 2024.

He was born on March 24, 1953, in Atlanta, GA, to Louise Aderhold and Ed H. Bowman. After graduating from Ridgeview High School in Atlanta, he attended Georgia Tech and graduated with a degree in Industrial Management, followed by a master’s degree.

After graduation, he worked for Touche Ross Consulting Firm, and Georgia Power Company as a business manager. During his life in Asheville, he was Director of Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain. Bill then served as associate professor at Mars Hill University, in the business department. His unique gifts and skills were applied to these varied professions, and he was recognized for his many achievements.

Throughout his life, Bill was active in Christian service and ministry to his churches. He served as deacon, Chair of Deacons, and Sunday school teacher to adults and children.

Bill loved his family’s location in Asheville because of the majestic mountains that surrounded them. He was deeply devoted to his family and prioritized family activities, such as hiking, beach time, and coaching his children’s sporting teams, including baseball and soccer. As an Eagle Scout himself, he helped his son accomplish the same goal, working as a scout leader.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Nell Graves Bowman; his daughter, Catherine; his son, Michael; brothers, Ed Bowman (Betty) and Ron Bowman (Dorothy); granddaughter, Gracelyn; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A family burial service was held on Sunday, June 30, in Ackerman, MS.

The details for a memorial service at West Asheville Baptist Church will be announced at a later date