Virginia “Ginger” Catherine Higginbotham

 Virginia “Ginger” Catherine Higginbotham, 61, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her home in the Craig Springs Community, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be Monday, December 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Bro. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Craig Springs Cemetery in Oktibbeha County.

Ginger was born August 4, 1964, to Edna Ruth Cole Higginbotham in Ruleville, Mississippi. She enjoyed relaxing, whether she was camping or porch sitting and drinking coffee. Most of all, she dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and she enjoyed spending time with them.

Ginger is survived by her son, Robert Humphrey and wife, Lexie, of Wink, Texas; her partner, Jerry Odom; and stepson, Jeremy Odom both of Bradley, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Gigi” to her four grandchildren: Lily Humphrey, Emily Humphrey, Freya Humphrey, and T. J. Humphrey. She is also survived by her sister, Billie Annette Sanchez (Renee); and her brother, Toby Higginbotham all of Chicago, Illinois; as well as her cousins, Debra Odom (Paul), Chip Cole, J. R. Cole, Gaye Williamson, and LaBreska Jackson; in addition to her nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Ginger was preceded in death by her husband, Arley Tincher; her mother, Edna Ruth Higginbotham; her grandparents, James Ellis Cole and Cora Estelle Blansett Cole; her brother, Henry Higginbotham; and her sister, Rita Simon.

Serving as pallbearers are Robert Humphrey, Cole Vaughn, Chip Cole, Junior Odom, and Paul Odom.

Sandra Lynn Johnson

 Sandra Lynn Johnson, 83, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi, with her loving family at her side. Funeral services will be Monday, December 1 at 12 p.m. in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville with Bro. Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Harmony Cemetery.

Sandra was born January 3, 1942, to J. D. and Hazel Stokes Holton in Winston County, Mississippi. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Sandra enjoyed hunting and fishing, and she took great pride in tending both her flower beds and vegetable garden. Known as an excellent cook, she loved preparing meals for her family. Above all, she dearly loved her family and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Susan Bane of Pensacola Beach, Florida; and sons: Joe Johnson and wife, Tanya; and John Bane all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Maw” to her four grandchildren: Wil Bane, Jarrett Bane, Sarah Trosper, and Morgan Trosper. She is also survived by her sister, Kathy Holdiness; and two sisters-in-law, Betty McMillan and Kathy Johnson, in addition to her nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Keith Johnson; her parents, J. D. and Hazel Stokes Holton; and her brother, Marlon Clay.

Serving as pallbearers are Wil Bane, Jarrett Bane, Kenny McMillan, David Parker, Tim Parker, and Bobby Paten.

John H. White

John H. White, 87, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 30 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Mayo officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

John was born in Winston County, Mississippi, on February 13, 1938, to Henry Lee and Hazel “Tiny” Crowell White. He was a faithful member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. He spent his career welding at various locations before retiring and becoming fondly known throughout the community as the “Peanut Man” for his famous boiled peanuts. A talented woodworker, he crafted rocking chairs, porch swings, cedar chests, and toy cars and trucks. He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge and took great pleasure in keeping his yard immaculate on his zero-turn mower. Above all, he dearly loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. He proudly answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Navy.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise White of Louisville; his son, Greg White (Cindy) of Pensacola, Florida; and his daughter, Mary Katherine Johnson (Mike) also of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Johnny” to his four grandchildren: Brandon White (Jennifer), Rachael Greer, (Cody), Daniel Johnson, and David Johnson; as well as two great-daughters, Lynleigh White and Olivia White. He also leaves behind his brother, Gerald White (Mickey); in addition to his loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and “Tiny” White, and two sisters, Mary Evelyn White and Hazel White Ward.

Serving as pallbearers are Brandon White, Daniel Johnson, Clint Chadwick, Garvin Whitten, Scott Whitten, and Greg White.