Mary Jane “Janie” Yarbrough

 Mary Jane “Janie” Yarbrough, age 75, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, January 8 at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Friday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at The Assembly in Columbus with Reverend Lynn Terry officiating with Reverend Jody Gurley assisting. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Winston County with Reverend Granville Wiggins officiating.

Janie was born March 4, 1950, to Clarence “Bud” and Nadean Sullivan Adcock in Winston County, Mississippi. She was a member of The Assembly in Columbus where she faithfully attended the Senior Tuesday morning Bible Study and fellowship. She cherished spending time with her family and her cats and was known for her loyalty to friends, maintaining many close friendships for more than 40 years.

Janie is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Benny Yarbrough of Columbus; her daughters, Amy Yarbrough and Jennifer Yarbrough both of Georgia; and her son, Matthew Yarbrough also of Columbus. She is also survived by her sister, Dianne Adcock and sister-in-law, Patricia Adcock both of Louisville; as well as her loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Harold Adcock.

Serving as pallbearers are Steve Triplett, Barry Yarbrough, Jeffrey Yarbrough, Jason McArthur, Abel Hernandez, and A. J. Vezina. Memorial contributions in honor of Janie may be given Aged Ministers Assistance, c/o The Assembly, 2201 Military Road, Columbus, MS 39705.

Michael Wayne Sharp

 Mr. Michael Wayne Sharp, 62, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday January 8th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jon White officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bevill Hill Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mike was born December 23, 1963, in Louisville to Cecil and Vondell Sharp. He attended Louisville High School, and worked as a machinist for Taylor Machine Works. Mike loved riding motorcycles and going to the Sturgis Bike Rally.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Randy Miller.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Slayton Sharp of Louisville; sons, Justin (Kim) Sharp of Louisville, Steven Moore of Meridian, and Darrell Moore, of Louisville; a daughter, Stephanie Moore of Louisville; three brothers, Jimmy (Angie) Marlow of Louisville, Steve (Denni Kem) Marlow of Yulee, Fl, and Tommy Marlow Sturgis; and six grandchildren, Paul Michael Sharp, Collins Sharp, Aria Moore, Mallory Moore, Bailey Moore, Trenton Moore, and Ava Wilkinson.

Pallbearers will be Mark Woodruff, Chris Parker, Jimbo Johnson, Billy Joe Carter, Mike Patrick, and Adam Modezke.

Ralph Edward Worthy

 Ralph Edward Worthy, 71, of Jackson, MS., formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the University Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home, 226 North St., Louisville, MS. 39339. Dr. Benjamin Pittman, will deliver the Eulogy. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m. from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph was born December 6, 1954 to the parents of Raymond Worthy and Willie Ruth Cole Worthy in Winston County Mississippi.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Willie Ruth Cole  Worthy; sibling, James Louis Worthy, and 1 grandchild, Brandon Sargent.

Ralph is survived by his children; Shanika Hickman, Rodney Eichelberger, Brandi Miller, Edward Worthy( Danielle)  and Alicia Worthy; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Raymond Worthy and Delores Hopkins; nieces, nephews and other relatives and family. 

Chris Lewis

 Chris Lewis, 70, of Louisville, MS. , passed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date by the Family. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Shelby Lee Miller, Sr.

 Shelby Lee Miller, Sr., 71, of Philadelphia, MS, formerly of Louisville, MS passed on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from his residence in Neshoba County, Mississippi.  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 5, 2025 from Calvary Apostolic Faith Church in Louisville, MS under the direction of Elder James Young.  Visitation will be held 12:15 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. Monday, January 5, 2025, from Calvary Apostolic Faith Church.  Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai M.B. Church Cemetery in Louisville. Mississippi.  Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.

Mr. Shelby Miller, Sr.,  is survived by his children: Shelby Miller, Jr, of Louisville, MS; Felicia (Randolph) Hickmon of Philadelphia, MS; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Edith Pearl Odom of Louisville, MS.

Pallbearers are Willis Smith, Christopher Arterberry, Christopher Frazier, Shelby Jr. Miller, Kendrick Miller, and Aaron Frazier

Jack B. Pearson

Jack B. Pearson, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital—Oktibbeha County in Starkville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Melvin Mordecai officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:00 p.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow the service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Jack was born March 3, 1933, to Harvey and Mary Bane Pearson in Winston County, Mississippi. He graduated from Louisville High School. Jack was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and retired from Taylor Machine Works. He enjoyed dancing and was an avid Ole Miss football fan.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Brenda McAdory of Louisville; and his son, Jay Pearson (Patti) of Oxford, Mississippi; and stepson, Petey Smith (Sally) of Columbia, Louisiana. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Jack and Pap” to his grandchildren: Brad McAdory, Erica Krag (Kyle); and Paxton Pearson; step granddaughters: Mistie Newtson (Brett), Breeze Smith Wu, and Angel Wilson (Michael); as well as his great-grandchildren: Nathan McAdory, Victoria McAdory Hassell (Eli,), Cole Krag, Carter Grace Krag, and Reid Krag, Beckham Pearson and Blakely Pearson; in addition to his seven step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gale Metts Pearson; his parents; and son-in-law, Buster McAdory.

Serving as pallbearers Paul Pearson, Butch Miller, Tommy D. Rives, Leland James, Jim Morgan, and Billy Heggler. Memorial contributions in honor of Jack may be given Antioch Baptist Church, c/o Butch Miller, 32220 Highway 25 North, Sturgis, MS 39769.

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.masseyfuneralhome.net.

WAYNE VEASEY

Mr. Wayne Veazey, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Louisville. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 4th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. A private burial will follow at Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Wayne was born March 21, 1952, in Kosciusko, MS, to Maurice and Lois Sellers Veazey. They moved to New Boston, Michigan, where he grew up. He graduated from Huron High School in 1970, and then East Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. He attended the McDonald’s Hamburger University of Chicago, and worked in management for McDonald’s for many years. He later moved to Louisville in 2005, where he met his wife, Gloria, and they married in 2005 in Tallulah, LA. He was a faithful member of First Methodist Church, where he was very active. He loved his church, and especially his Sunday School class, the J. E. Calloway Bible Study class, which he taught for several years.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Barbara Apple.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gloria Pickett Veazey; two daughters, Stacy (Dell Estes) Sullivan of Louisville, and Kim (Kevin) Swicegood of Houston, TX; a brother, Michael Veazey of Brandon, MS; a sister, Dianne Fowler of Traverse City, MI; three grandchildren, Jaycob (Mamie) Sullivan, Isabella Swicegood, and Emma Swicegood; two great grandchildren, Rowdy Mack Sullivan and Ivy Beth Sullivan; and his beloved dog, Dak.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Wounded Warrior Project (www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org) .

HADLEY TAYLOR

Hadley Taylor, age 5, passed away with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Corey Jackson officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow the service in Dry Creek Cemetery in Kemper County.
Hadley was a bright and joyful little girl whose sweet spirit touched everyone who knew her. She loved all things fun and colorful—playing with her Barbie and LOL dolls, experimenting with makeup, and singing her favorite songs. Some of her happiest times were spent at the beach, enjoying the park, and playing with her cousins. She especially enjoyed cozy time wrapped in her heated blanket and never missed a chance for a Target shopping trip. Hadley also dearly loved her pet donkey, Apple Pie, who held a special place in her heart.

Hadley is survived by her loving parents, Skylar and Troy Taylor of Preston, Mississippi; her brother, Banks Taylor; and her sister, Murphy Taylor. She also leaves behind her grandparents, Gina and Roy Taylor and Jaime Lewis; and great-grandmother, Kathy Luke. Hadley was dearly loved by her extended family, her aunts and uncles Trey and Shamra Taylor and Maranda and Neil Puskorius; as well as her cousins, Jadyn Collier, Jordyn Taylor, Judson Taylor, Virginia Puskorius, and Hazel Puskorius. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Virginia Brodie.

Serving as pallbearers are Trey Taylor, Will Chancellor, Jon Cherry, and Wade Fulton. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that memorials in honor of Hadley be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org.

Though her life was far too short, Hadley’s laughter, love, and beautiful smile will forever remain in the hearts of all those who loved her.

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.masseyfuneralhome.net.