Robert Anthony Clark

Robert Anthony Clark, 83, passed away at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Keen officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the funeral home from 2:30 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Cemetery.

Anthony was born November 8, 1942, to Robert L. “Bob” Clark and Hixie Hall Clark in Louisville. He was a member of the Louisville Masonic Lodge for 54 years where he attained the degree of Master Mason. Anthony also devoted 54 years to his career at Taylor Machine Works as a Material Handler and Parts Manager. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and playing Santa for many years.

Anthony is survived by his five children: Peggy Ward (Rod), Dianne Cunningham, Tommy Clark (Jessica), Angela Clark, and Justin (Sarah) Clark. He is also survived by his sister, Lady Gillis; and three brothers: Wayne Clark, Scotty Clark, and Danny Clark. One of his greatest joys was being “Granddaddy” to his 13 grandchildren; his 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Chancellor Clark; his grandson, Clark Ray; and his parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Bart Chancellor, Clay Chancellor, Matt Sloan, Robert Prisock, Ben Clark, and Steven Eaves. Memorials in honor of Anthony may be given to Shriners Children’s Hospital online at shrinerschildrens.org.

Lexie Holman

 Ms. Lexie Holman, 25, was born on November 13, 2000, and passed away on May 9, 2026. Lexie will be remembered with deep respect for a life marked by gentle compassion, a kind spirit, and a steady concern for others. Her faith was central to who she was; she had a tremendous love for Jesus, and even in difficult moments, her thoughts so often turned outward—worrying about everyone else before herself, offering care in ways both quiet and enduring.

Lexie is survived by her father, John Sullivan; her sisters, Ericka Auglair (Chris), Morgan Sullivan (Ben Barrett), and Jordan Sullivan; her grandfather, Jackie Oglesby; her aunts, Tracy Reynolds Walker (Wenton) and Jan Hollister (Jack); her niece, Presley Dill; her niece, Mamie Phillips; her nephew, Logan Harper; her nephew, Nate Auglair; her nephew, Jack Sullivan; and her nephew, Judd Barrett.

Lexie was preceded in death by her mother, Jackie Holman; her maternal grandmother, Idell Oglesby; and her paternal grandparents, Margaret and William Holman.

Visitation will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church, 3191 Shiloh Rd, Louisville, MS 39339, on May 16, 2026, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church, 3191 Shiloh Rd, Louisville, MS 39399, on May 16, 2026, beginning at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, 3191 Shiloh Rd, Louisville.

Pallbearers will be Blake McMinn, Alan Young, Craig Doby, Bradley Baysinger, Al Massey, and Chris Auglair. Honorary pallbearers will be Lamar Allen, Steve Allen, John Albert Young, Kenny Sullivan, and Logan Harper.

Carl Eric Hemphill

Carl Eric Hemphill, 39, passed away at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with his loving family by his side. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Eric was born May 18, 1986, to William and Rachel Conn Hemphill in Winston County, Mississippi. He enjoyed life! Eric enjoyed spending time with his friends and family; however, he loved his wife most of all. He especially enjoyed Thanksgiving and his sister-in-law’s dressing. Eric enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cutting grass. He loved sports, specifically wresting and football; especially Mississippi State football. Tammy and Eric had a good time watching tv. Eric loved his momma; she was the person who knew everything (so he thought)! He was loved by so many.

Eric is survived by his wife of 11 years, Tammy Davis Hemphill; and his mother, Rachel Hemphill Sullivan. He is also survived by his brother, Charlie Hemphill; his sister, Larae Cotton; and two sisters-in-law, Chrissy Hooks (Dennis) and Kathy Schaum (Robert). Eric also leaves behind his loving nieces and nephews: Aaliyah Hemphill, Alyssa Cottong, EverLeeanna Fulce, Victoria Hooks, Cameron Hooks, Robert Schaum, Jr., and Caitlyn Hooks; as well as his great-nieces and great-nephews: Kaelyn Hooks, Alex Langford, Khloe Love, Damien Warren, Chozen Hooks, Cotton Hooks, Kashtyn Love, and Kyson Love. He was preceded in death by his father, William Duell Hemphill; his brother, William Larry Hemphill; his grandparents, Paul Conn, Mary Jane Younng, and Carl and Minnie Hemphill; his aunt, Trudy and Herbert Conn; and his mother-in-law, Claudia Davis.

Mary Catherine Shimmel

Private family service at a later date.

Keith Earl Ferrell

 Keith Earl Ferrell, 61, of Columbus, MS., passed on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home, 226 North St., Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. 39339. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Keith was born September, 23, 1964 in the State of Illinois, to the parents of Odell Fulks and Ardoma Ferrell.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, Odell Fulks; grandmother, Mamie Ferrell; sister, Janet Beck; brother-in-law, Patrick Beck; and niece, Leah Beck.

Keith leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Victoria Jones Ferrell; his mother, Aroma Fulks; (4) sons, Keith Earl Burrage of Atlanta, GA, Travis Jamal Winters (Khandis) of Duluth, MN, Terence R. Griffin and Justin J. Jones both of Louisville MS; (7) daughters, Tatianna Ferrell-Ahmadou (Kolawole) of Chicago, IL, K'briyae Burrage of Atlanta, GA, Angel Jones, Robin Griffin both of Louisville, MS, Anastasia Jones of Fort Smith, AZ, Keisha Allen of Chicago, IL. and Taylor Ferrell of Memphis, TN; (2) sisters, Sabrina Ferrell and Kenyetta Ferrell-Winston (Troy) both of Chicago, IL; (17) grandchildren; (2) special aunts, Helen Wilson of St. Paul, MN and Lisa Waters of Heidelberg, MS; (1) great aunt, Bertha Hollins of Chicago, IL; (2) uncles, Clifford Ferrell and Demetrius; (2) good friends, Harold Reid and Michael Massey; and a host of nieces, nephews, favorite cousins, co-workers, associates, in-laws, and many friends.

Irvin Jones

Irvin Jones, 71, of Louisville, MS., formerly of Chicago, IL., passed on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Veteran Hospital, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home, 226 North St., Louisville, MS. 39339. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Irvin Jones, was born January 26, 1955 in Chicago, IL., to the parents of Ben Jones and Helen Elliott Lawrence.

Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Helen Jones Lawrence.

Irvin is survived by; Fiancee, Annie Henley; children, Robin Tiller, Erica Jones, Marquel Peete, Darnell Stone (Shamlisha), Toni Stone; bonus children, Alidia Jackson and Jimmy Jackson (Kenisha); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Laura Anderson, Doris Obrien (Carlton), Keith Jones, Carmen Melton, Darnardo Jones, Piper Lawrence; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.

William L. Johnson

William Johnson, 79, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, and went home to be with the Lord. Born on September 21, 1946, William was raised in Noxapater, Mississippi, the son of Willard Alexander Johnson and Kathleen Lofton Kemp. He grew up with his brother, Johnny Johnson, enjoying a childhood filled with fishing and hunting alongside Noxapater Creek. As a young man, William was baptized at Noxapater Baptist Church. William treasured his years at Noxapater High School, where he formed lifelong friendships. A proud Noxapater Tiger, he often reminisced about his accomplishments in football and basketball, and he kept his letterman’s jacket as a cherished reminder of those days.

He attended Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Entomology, a Master’s degree in Entomology and Wildlife Management, and completing PhD coursework in Entomology and Botany. William began his career conducting research aimed at eradicating boll weevils from cotton crops. He was an entrepreneur at heart; founding his own agriculture and crop consulting business in Mississippi and South Georgia, and eventually launching a pine straw supply business serving Mississippi and Alabama.

William never met a stranger. He loved conversation and found joy in connecting with people from all walks of life. His favorite stories often revolved around quail hunting with his beloved bird dogs, his garden, and adventures from his early days of dating Patti, his wife of 53 years. William was a member at First Baptist Church, Louisville.

He is survived by his wife, Patti Todd Johnson and his children: Michael (Sheila) Johnson, Emily (Guy) McClain, Julie Johnson, and Todd (Landrey) Johnson. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Lane Johnson, Maggie Johnson, Madison (Hunter) Aycock, Meredith McClain, Hutch McClain, Kathleen Bess McClain, Tripp Johnson, Noble Johnson, and Anne Spencer Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Fletcher Aycock. He is also survived by his younger brother Johnny (Cheryl) Johnson, his nephews Chris Johnson and Brad (Jessica) Johnson.

William was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved mother-in-law, Annie Bess Todd.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, at Old Mars Hill Cemetery, 3100 Mars Hill Road, Philadelphia, Mississippi. The service will be officiated by Dr. Jimmy Porter and Rev. Tim Smith.

The family is thankful for a merciful God who loves His children all of their days and finds peace in the assurance that William is now in His presence.