Gilbert Higginbotham

Mr. Gilbert Higginbotham
BORN: June 14, 1930
DIED: February 28, 2011
LOCATION: Louisville, MS
Mr. Gilbert Higginbotham, 80, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Butler Pentecostal Church in Noxubee County, on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Butler Pentecostal Church with Rev. Gerald Butler and Rev. Allen Eaves officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Cemetery in Shuqualak, Mississippi. He was born June 14, 1930, to Johnny T. and Flora Butler Higginbotham. Mr. Higginbotham, a retired logger, was a member of the Butler Pentecostal Church. During World War II, he answered the call to serve his country in the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Collins Higginbotham of Louisville, Mississippi; one daughter, Carolyn Rogers of Brandon, Mississippi; one son, Laverne Collins of Houston, Mississippi; one sister, Virginia Vernon and one brother, Reg Higginbotham both of Shuqualak, Mississippi; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny T. and Flora Butler Higginbotham and a brother, Lamar Higginbotham.

Pallbearers will be Robert Higginbotham, Wayne Eaves, Billy Rogers, Randy Martin, Ronnie Higginbotham, and John David Higginbotham. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi, is handling local arrangements.

Elisa Ann Paschal

Miss Elisa Ann Paschal, 48, died Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Schumpert Highland Hospital in Shreveport, LA. Private family services will be held at Paschal Cemetery in Brandon, MS, at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, Feb. 28th, with Rev. Rick Hughes officiating. Porter Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
Lisa was born March 31, 1962 in Jackson, MS. She was a resident of Holy Angels School in Shreveport, LA, for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Price Paschal, Sr., and her brother, Price Paschal, Jr.
She is survived by her mother, Edith Taylor Paschal of Ridgeland, MS; a sister, Mary Edith (Chris) Shapley of Jackson, MS; a brother, John Taylor (Suzanne) Paschal of Louisville; MS; and four nephews, Price Davis, Taylor Paschal, Chaney Paschal, and Cameron Paschal.
The family would like to thank Holy Angels School for the love and care they gave to Lisa over all these years; and in lieu of flowers, would like memorials to be made to Holy Angels Residential Facility, 10450 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, LA, 71106.

Theodore Turnipseed

Theodore Turnipseed, 81, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011, at the Mercy San Jan Hospital, Carmichael, CA.
Funeral Services will be Friday, February 25, 2011, from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home, with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery, McCool, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., at the funeral home.

Tracy Levette Glenn

Tracy L. Glenn, 41, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 1 p.m., from Lonely Valley C. M. E. Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be friday at the funeral home from 12 Noon until 6 p.m., The body will be placed in the church on saturday one hour prior to service time.

Sallie Speairs Moody

Sallie Speairs Moody, 85, passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at King's Daughters Hospital. She was a homemaker, and a member of 2nd Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Thursday with services at 10:30 AM on Friday both at Stricklin-King Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 3:30 PM at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 12956 Hwy 490E, Louisville, MS.
Mrs. Moody is survived by her daughters; Diane Moody of Yazoo City & Sallie "Becky" & husband Todd Goodwill of Winter Haven, FL. 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, sisters; Nora S. Gainey, & Josephine S. Lee.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Forrest Moody, parents; Harris & Rebecca Speairs, Sr., brother Harris Speairs, Jr., & sister; Rebecca Speairs.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Covenant Christian School or 2nd Presbyterian Church, 1926 Grand Ave., Yazoo City, MS. 39194

Shannon L. Collins

Mr. Shannon L. Collins
BORN: October 30, 1947
DIED: February 22, 2011
LOCATION: Noxapater, MS
Mr. Shannon L. Collins, 63, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Anderson Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Thursday, February 24, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011, at First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater, with Rev. Bobby Lowery and Rev. Fred Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery. He was born October 30, 1947, to Lamar and Lillian Lucille Kemp Collins. Mr. Collins was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater. He worked at Taylor Machine Works in Louisville in maintenance.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby King Collins; two daughters, Nichole Collins Coleman, and husband, Brandon, and Miranda Collins; two sons, Gregory Collins and Justin Collins; two sisters, Arlene Barrett and Joann Goodin; one brother, Wiley Collins; and two grandchildren, Christopher and Cooper Coleman all of Noxapater. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Collins.

Pallbearers will be Dwayne Barrett, Tracy Goodin, Wade Goodin, Antoine Stokes, Brad Collins and Hunter Collins. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi, is handling local arrangements.

Janet Harrison

Janet Harrison, 53, passed away on February 22, 2011 at Jeff Anderson Hospital South Campus in Meridian, Mississippi. Funeral arrangements are set for 1:00 P.M. Sunday February 27, 2011 at the Sunny Hill M.B. Church in Decatur, Mississippi. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

Cleantha Hooker

Cleantha Hooker, 58, passed on February 22, 2011 at his residence. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday February 28, 2011 at the Popular Springs M.B. Church in Philadelphia, MS. Burial will take place at the church cemetery

Jasper Holmes

Jasper Holmes, 60, passed on February 21 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are for 11:00 A.M. Friday February 25, 2011 at the Beck Funeral Home Chapel in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Burial will take place at the Saint Mark Methodist Church Cemetery.

Kam H. Quinn

May 8, 1927 - February 20, 2011
Funeral Home
Coleman Funeral Home
9150 MS Hwy 12 East
Ackerman, MS 39735
(662) 285-6628


Visitation and Services
VISITATION: Tuesday February 22, 2011 - 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church

SERVICE: Wednesday February 23, 2011 @ 11:00 AM at
Bethel Baptist Church

INTERMENT: Perkinsville Cemetery


Preferred Charities and Donations
Quinn Gregory Fund c/o Citizens Bank (Louisville, MS) or a Charity of Your Choice

Danny M. Walker

Mr. Danny M. Walker
BORN: August 19, 1948
DIED: February 20, 2011
Mr. Danny M. Walker, 62, of Starkville, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011, at Select Speciality Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Fred Frazier and Rev. Bobby Joe Butler officiating. Interment will follow in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Mr. Walker was born August 19, 1948, to Woodroe and Ruthie Chadwick Walker. He was employed at Gulf States in maintenance. Mr. Walker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Maben, Mississippi, and he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by two his wife, D. Kathleen Walker of Starkville, Mississippi; three sons, Wade Walker of Eupora, Mississippi, Kevin Bing and Bobby Dewayne Bing both of Waterford, Mississippi; one sister, Juanita McIlwain of Starkville, Mississippi; one brother, Leon Walker of Pheba, Mississppi; five grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodroe and Ruthie Chadwick Walker, and by his sister, Beatrice Bennett.

Pallbearers will be Nick Walker, Frank Walker, Danny Richardson, Jeremy Richardson, James White, and Cliff Hunt. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi, is handling local arrangements.

Nancy Dovie Ray Black

Nancy Dovie Ray Black, 76, a retired factory employee, died Friday, February 18, 2011, at her residence in Ackerman, MS. Funeral services are 2 p.m. today at Ackerman United Methodist Church in Ackerman, MS with burial in the Salem Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS is handling the arrangements.Ms. Black was a member of Ackerman United Methodist Church.Survivors include: daughters, Connie Ray Black of Ackerman, MS; Cynthia (Bill) Long of Ackerman, MS; Sherry (Monty) Griffin of Ackerman, MS; grandchildren, Cinda (Justin) Markham; Suellen Long; Sam Griffin; Sharon (Benjie) Shearer.Preceded in death by her parents, Sam E. and Vera Prewitt Ray; sisters, Juanice Ray Miles and Jolene Ray Burney; brother, Jerome Ray.Memorials may be sent to: Ackerman United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 239, Ackerman, MS 39735

Mary Elizabeth Graves

Mary Elizabeth Graves, 88, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at Choctaw County Nursing Center.Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. at Ackerman Baptist Church, with Coleman Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.Mrs. Graves was a retired home economics teacher who taught for 23 years. She was an active member of Ackerman Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School director, senior adult leader and Women's Missionary Union leader. Mrs. Graves was a strong Christian who encouraged others.She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Elvis Lamar Graves; daughters, Martha Carol Schiffman, Nell Bowman, Kay McBee; son, Benny Graves; brother, Frank Benson. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, one great-grandson and a devoted caregiver, Daisy Miller.Memorial gifts may be sent to Ackerman Baptist Church at P.O. Box 277, Ackerman, MS 39735

Hazel M. Bagwell

May 4, 1914 - February 15, 2011

Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. at Coleman Funeral Home Chapel in Ackerman for Hazel McArthur Bagwell, 96, who died Feb. 15, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora. She was a life-long resident of Choctaw County.Ms. Bagwell was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, William H. (Bill) Bagwell; a daughter, Patricia Bagwell McIntire; and a grandson, William Shannon “Shan” Bagwell.She is survived by a son, Dr. Billy McArthur Bagwell and wife, Betty, of Hattiesburg; sister, Carolyn Middlebrook of Meridian; a son-in-law, Sheron McIntrie of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Michael McIntire of Tupelo, Sheri McIntire of Austin, Texas, and Rebecca Bagwell of Ashville, N.C.; and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving caregivers, Betty Evans and Lela Floyd.Ms. Hazel, as she was affectionately known by so many for her winning smile and hospitable personality, was a member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.Visitation will be held today from 9 to 11 a.m. at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman.

Ira Lee Kirkpatrick Jr

Ira Lee Kirkpatrick Jr., 87, a life-long resident of Noxapater, Miss., died Feb. 15, 2011. Born July 17, 1937, he was a grandson of Dr. and Mrs. T.F. Kilpatrick of Noxapater and Mr. and Mrs. John Kirkpatrick of the Campground Community. His parents were Algy Myrtle Kilpatrick Kirkpatrick and Ira Kirkpatrick Sr. Brothers, Joe Davis and James Woodward, and sister, Nancy McBrayer, also preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lucille Graham Kirkpatrick; his son, Ira Lee III (Sharon) of McDonough, Ga.; daughter Lillian (Joseph) Mirando, of Ponchatoula, La.; three grandchildren, Lucy Mirando of Los Angeles, Lisa Kirkpatrick (Jantsen Haney) of Morrow, Ga., and Navy Airman Aaron Kirkpatrick of the USS WASP at Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Ann Fulton of Brandon, Miss.; nieces, nephews and countless family and friends of the church, the community and others whose lives he touched. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a retired educator, farmer and World War II veteran. His first teaching appointment was at Shuqualak. He taught at Noxapater High School from 1951 to 1988 and was a faithful member of Noxapater Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon, taught Sunday School, led the Royal Ambassadors, kept the nursery with his wife, served on the outreach team and was a prayer warrior. He helped organize the Christian Ministry Center and volunteered as an associate leader. As a youth, he worked as a clerk at the Noxapater Drugstore and played football for Noxapater, East Central Community College and Southern Mississippi. In 1942-45, he served valiantly with the 104th Division, 414 Regiment, 1st Battalion Company A (Timberwolf) in the march across Europe. He witnessed the bombing of Cologne and participated in the Battle of the Bulge, the fighting in the Ardenne Forest, the crossing of the Rohr, the liberation of Nordhausen concentration camp and the meeting of the US troops with the Russians outside Hallee, Germany. He was discharged Jan. 15, 1945. After the war, he earned a bachelor’s degree at Southern Mississippi, master’s in business education and counseling from Mississippi College and specialist degrees in education and psychology from Mississippi State. He also furthered his education at the University of Alabama. He taught history, bookkeeping and typing many years at Noxapater and had served as yearbook adviser and coach. He enjoyed tent camping and took his family to many interesting places in our beautiful country. He and his wife traveled extensively after their retirement. They enjoyed attending Ridgecrest and Gulf Shore Baptist Assemblies. Well-known for his love of the garden, he shared tomatoes, cornmeal and other vegetables with friends all over the country. He and his wife dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus for the Noxapater Christmas parade many years. He led a reunion for his immediate family every Thanksgiving, and he never missed a Kilpatrick reunion. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, Louisville, Thursday at 5-8 p.m. and Friday at the Noxapater Baptist Church from10 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Noxapater. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Mt. Carmel Cemetery fund in care of Noxapater Baptist.

Richard G Ehrich

(May 3, 1930 - February 16, 2011)
Mr. Richard George Ehrich, 80, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ehrich was born May 3, 1930, in Rochester, NY. He was a retired manager of a tool & die shop, and was a Navy veteran of Korea. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Lott Ehrich of Louisville; daughters, Deborah Lee of Los Angeles, CA; Cheryl Ehrich of Louisville; Linda Mitchell of Lapalma, CA; and Stephanie Didonato of Louisville; sons, Ronald Gene Ehrich of Los Angeles, CA, and Leroy Tardy of Carlsbad, CA; brothers, Dennis Bartholomew of Noxapater, and Fred Ehrich of Wisconsin; and 6 grandchildren

Joe W Hemphill

Joe W. Hemphill, 74, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center , Tupelo, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturay, February 19, 2011, at 1 p.m., from Greater Hope Pentecostal Church, Weir, Mississippi. Visitation will be friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church on saturday, one hour prior to service time.

Helen H Wilson

Helen H. Wilson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at Local Medical , Columbus, GA. Funeral Services will be Saturay, February 19, 2011, at 1 p.m., from Mount Olive Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church on Saturday one hour before service time.

Avery Dianne Bryant Edwards

Mrs. Avery Dianne Bryant Edwards
BORN: January 1, 1956
DIED: February 13, 2011
LOCATION: Noxapater, MS

Mrs. Avery Dianne Bryant Edwards, 55, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 13, 2011, in Noxapater, Mississippi. Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, on Friday, February 18, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Mrs. Edwards was born on January 1, 1956, to James and Sarah King Bryant. She was a seamstress and was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband, Allen Edwards of Louisville, Mississippi; two daughters: Misty Edwards of Louisville, Mississippi, and Holly Edwards of Brandon, Mississippi; a son, Jeff Edwards of Noxapater, Mississippi; two sisters: Patricia York of Diamond Head, Mississippi, and Barbara Hodges of Carthage, Mississippi; one brother, Robert Bryant of Jackson, Mississippi; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sarah King Bryant and a brother, Roger Bryant.

Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi, is handling the arrangements.

Lewis Steadman

Lewis Steadman (September 23, 1929 - February 11, 2011)
Mr. Lewis Edward “Bubba” Steadman, 81, died Friday, February 11, 2011, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, February 13th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Dr. Brett Golson and Dr. Doug Herring officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 until service time Sunday. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Steadman was born September 23, 1929, in Greenville, MS. He was the owner of Steadman Construction, and a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville He is survived by his wife, Mary Steadman of Louisville; three sons, Ray Terney, Clark Terney, and Frankie (Debby) Terney, all of Louisville; two daughters, Joann (Jack) Hathcock of Little Rock, AR, and Sally Basco of Farmersville, GA; a sister, Florence Jean Harrison of Blytheville, AR; five grandchildren, Clark S. Terney, Scott Luke, David Luke, Jason Terney, and Beth Terney; and 10 great grandchildren.