Bess Hull Boswell

Bess Hull Boswell was born in Louisville, Mississippi, on June 18, 1924, to Archie Reed Hull and Frances Gage Hull.  She was Salutatorian of Louisville High School in 1942.  She graduated fromMississippi University for Women, the “W”, in 1946, with a major in English and Fine Arts.

She was an artist and an author, publishing her last work, a novel, in 2002.  She taught high school English and after returning for a Master of Education at Mississippi State University, taught Elementary School in Philadelphia, Mississippi for a number of years. She also assisted her husband in the century-old family business, Boswell Rexall Drugs.  She was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, a past member of the Red Hills Fine Art Club, the New Era Club, and the Noxapater Civic Club. She was an active member of the Noxapater United Methodist Church, a choir member, and Sunday teacher for many years.

Mrs. Boswell, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Church Street Personal Care facility in Ecru, Mississippi.  Visitation will be at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville,Mississippi, on Friday, June 29, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Noxapater United Methodist Church with Rev. David Meadows officiating and Rev. Roger Shock assisting.  Interment will be in Noxapater United Methodist ChurchCemetery. 

She is survived by her only sibling, Barbara Hull Green, of Itta Bena, and her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Herman Frank Boswell, Sr., of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is also survived by six children, Dr. Susan Boswell Johnstone and husband, Jim, of Pontotoc, Mississippi; Webb A. Boswell, Jr. of Noxapater, Mississippi; Dr. Scott Hull Boswell and wife, Connie, of Jasper, Alabama; David Boswell and wife, Elizabeth, of Kemah, Texas; Kenny Boswell and wife, LeAnn, of Noxapater, Mississippi; and Will Boswell and wife, Joni, of Forest, Mississippi.  Mrs. Boswell is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Webb Boswell, Sr., and two nephews, Richard Jackson Boswell and James Douglas Green. 

Serving as pallbearers will be her nine grandsons:  Michael Hull Johnson; David D. Richardson, III; Colin Johnstone; Taylor Boswell; Webb Arnold Boswell, III; Chris Boswell; Trent Boswell; Zach Boswell; and Nick Boswell.  Memorials may be made to Noxapater United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 282, Noxapater, MS  39346.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue,Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook atwww.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Robert Noah Palmer

Mr. Robert Noah Palmer, Jr., 68, of Y-City, Arkansas, died in his home on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 12:05 p.m.  Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012, from 12 noon until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will be in Murphy Creek BaptistChurch Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi. 

Mr. Palmer was born on March 22, 1944.  Robert was an honoured Vietnam Veteran that earned a National Defense Medal.  Throughout his years, he served in the Navy, the Armed Forces and he was a mountain man that knew it all.  He was our Lord’s blessed soldier on sacred ground.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Palmer is survived by two daughters Sunny Angel Palmer of St. Johns, Arizona; and Brittany Ann Ragsdale of Pelahatchie, Mississippi.  He is also survived by one sister, Sandra Kay Ray of Marietta,Georgia; and four brothers:  Timothy Howe Palmer and wife, Tina Jane; Paul Davis Palmer; Ronald Javis Palmer and wife, Phyllis, all of Louisville, Mississippi; and Anthony Gilbert Palmer and wife, Lori, ofColumbus, Mississippi.  Robert has five grandchildren:  Garrett Scott Palmer of St. Johns, Arizona;Baley Claire Irby; Devin Jordan Ragsdale; Kylie Ann Ragsdale; and Adrian Noah Lee Ragsdale all of Pelahatchie, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Noah Palmer, Sr., and Dorothy Willie Palmer. 

His daughter, Sunny Angel Palmer, stayed and cared for him day and night through his last days. She gave her full heart and soul to his beginning journey into Heaven.  His daughter, Brittany Ragsdale, and good friend, Barbara Harris, took care of him throughout his painful cancer treatments from August, 2011, until April, 2012.  We will see you in heaven, daddy.  We all love you. 

Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is in charge of local arrangements.  You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Brenda S. Nunn

FUNERAL SERVICES: Brenda S. Nunn--Visitation: Wednesday June 27, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. & Thursday June 28, 2012-1 hour prior to the service at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Service: Thursday June 28, 2012 @ 11AM @ Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Peggy Federick Smith

Peggy Federick Smith (November 24, 1950 - June 25, 2012) Funeral services for Peggy Federick Smith of Louisville and Carthage will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 28 from Porter Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Haggard officiating. Interment will be in the Renfroe Baptist Church Cemetery in Leake County. Visitation is Wednesday, June 27, from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Peggy, 61, died June 25 at St Dominic Hospital with her family at her side. She was a homemaker and a full-time wife, mother and grandmother. Peggy was the widow of Kenneth Federick of Leake County and was the wife of William Joe Smith of Louisville. Other than Joe, she leaves to mourn her two daughters Penny Federick Watkins, and her husband, Steven, and their children, Casey and Connor; and Donna Federick Martin, and her husband, Rocky, and their children, Cheslyn, Seth and Kensley; three step-sons, Tim, Marty, and Sam Smith and two step-grandchildren, Tyler and Carmen Smith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Inez Bozeman; and her grandfather, Sim Alford. Memorials may be made to the Renfroe Cemetery Fund, c/o Don Hassell, 1627 County Line Road, Carthage, MS, 39051.

Paul Dee Guthrie

Mr. Paul D. Guthrie passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, at 87 years of age after a hard fought battle with cancer.  He was born on September 10, 1924, to Jim and Minnie Guthrie.  He was a member of Noxapater United Methodist Church.  He began his career with the military during World War II and retired in 1972.  Afterwards, he worked with Department of Defense Contractors in Saudi Arabia and Iran.

He is survived by his wife, Odine; grandson, John and wife, Courtney; great-granddaughters, Ella and Anna; and brothers, James Guthrie and Harvey Guthrie and wife, Shirley; brother-in-law, Jim Curto, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Randal “Randy” Guthrie; his parents; his brother, Roger Rhubel Guthrie; sisters-in-law, Irene Russell Curto and Etta Lee Guthrie; his grandmother, Gertrude Wright and special aunt, Gertie Peden.

A time of visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Reed and Rev. Chris Vowell officiating.  Interment will be in the Mt.Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi.  Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will be John Wright, Ed Clyborn, Charles Reed, Charles Mason and Jack Mason. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Walter "Big Brent" Eaves

Mr. Walter “Big Brent” Eaves, 33, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Winston County, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 27th, at Old Mars Hill Pentecostal Church. Interment will be in Old Mars Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Porter Funeral Home.

Mr. Eaves was born October 29, 1978, in Louisville, MS. He was an employee of Gookin Quick Lube, and was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Zackary Eaves and Brock Eaves, both of Philadelphia, MS; his parents, Walter and Betty Manning Eaves of Philadelphia, MS; and two brothers, Wendell Eaves and Phillip Eaves, both of Gautier, MS.

Pallbearers will be Richard Watkins, Brent Woods, Michael Woods, Hubo Boatner, Casey Boatner, Donnie Boatner, Dammon Sciple, and Danny Sciple.

Memorials may be made to the Old Mars Hill Cemetery Fund.

To sign the guest book, go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.

Bruce Allen Baxter

Bruce Allen Baxter--Visitation: Sunday June 24, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Monday June 25, 2012 @ 11AM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Concord Cemetery.

Kaydence R. McCool

Kaydence Rain McCool--Visitation: Monday June 25, 2012, 11AM until Service Time @ Ackerman Church of God. Service: Monday June 25, 2012 @ 2PM @ Ackerman Church of God. Interment:Harmony Cemetery.

Larry G. Hemphill

Mr. Larry Gale Hemphill, 59, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi.  Visitation will be  Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating.  Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Mr. Hemphill was born on September 13, 1952.  He was a retired Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church, and a Mason.

Mr. Hemphill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beverly Jo Bennett Hemphill of Louisville,Mississippi.  He is also survived by three daughters,  Deidere Lea McDill of McComb, Mississippi; Jennifer Rebekah Kirk and husband, Jeremy, of Prattville, Alabama; and Kimberly Gail McDill and husband, Trey, of Louisville, Mississippi; and one son, Kevin Hemphill.  Larry has nine grandchildren: Caleb Hunt, Drew McDill, Austin Catt, Erin Kirk, Tristen McDill, Zachary McDill, Kelsey Kirk, Graison McDill, and Hayden McDill.  Mr. Hemphill was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eva Dell Sullivan Hemphill; his brother, Jerry Hemphill; and four sisters.

Pallbearers will be Terry Kelley, Ralph Clark, Charles Kupis, Romack Smith, John Coleman, Mike Patrick, and Joe Luke.  Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Troop A 98^th CAV ofLouisville.  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or to St. Jude Children’s ResearchHospital, Tribute Program,     P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements.  You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Sheran Denecee Haynes

Sheran Denecee Haynes, 52, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 1 p.m., from The Center Hill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, 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 before service time.

Sam G. Ables

 Mr. Sam G. Ables Visitation: Saturday June 23, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Sunday June 24, 2012 @ 2PM @ Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman,MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Robert Noah Palmer, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Noah Palmer, Jr., will be 2 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel.

Edna Dacus

Mrs. Edna Dacus, 78, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Anderson Hospital in Meridian,Mississippi.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2012, from 10 a.m. until service time at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. onThursday, June 21, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Interment will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Macon, Mississippi. 

Mrs. Dacus was born on February 27, 1934.  She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church and she was a retired caregiver.

Mrs. Dacus is survived by three sisters:  Faye Edwards of Meridian, Mississippi; Ruth Erhardt of Sacramento, California; and Agnes Sciple of Selma, Tennessee.  She is also survived by her grandson, Rickey Peters, Jr.; as well as two granddaughters, Lana Rolands and Keisha Purcell.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James C. and Jessie Mae Coker Warren; her son, Rickey Peters; and her daughter, Beverly Peters.

Memorials may be given to Nowell-Massey Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is in charge of local arrangements. You may sign the guestbook at www.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.

Pearlie Mae McDonald

Pearlie Mae McDonald, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 11 a.m., from Still Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Burial will take place at the New Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from the Beck Funeral Home, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The body will be placed in the church on Thursday one hour before service time.

Stephen M. Buell

Stephen M. Buell--Visitation: NONE. Service: Monday June 18, 2012 @ 10AM @ Graveside-South Union Cemetery. Interment: South Union Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Leven Lee Smith

Leven Lee Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Winston County Medical Center, Louisville, MS. Graveside services, will be on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 11 a.m., from the New Hope Cemetery, Dekalb, MS. Visitation will be Sunday, June 17, 2012, from 1 until 6 p.m., from the funeral home. 
He leaves to cherish in memory, two sisters, Bessie(Jimmie) Wells of Louisville, MS., and Evergreen(Leon) McDonald of Noxapater, MS., two brothers, Earvin(Susie B.) Shoumaker of Noxapater, MS., and Jimmie(Erma) Cole of Louisville, MS., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Herbert Alexander Blanton

FUNERAL SERVICES: Herbert Alexander Blanton--Visitation: Saturday June 16, 2012, 6PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Sunday June 17, 2012 @ 2PM @ Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman,MS. Interment: Enon Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @www.colemanfuneral.com

Jimmie D. Shoumaker

Jimmie D. Shoumaker, 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at his home in Noxapater, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 2 p.m., from Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Noxapater, 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 before service time.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Willie Mae Shoumaker, six children, Brenda(Robert), Arthur(Michelle), Marilyn(Kevin) all of Chicago, IL., and Jackie(Theresa), Robert Charles(Samara), Sedrick(Nancy) all of Noxapater, MS., one brother, Jasper Wayne of Chicago, IL., a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Myron Holmes McBrayer

Mr. Myron Holmes McBrayer, 79, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. 

Mr. McBrayer was born December 24, 1932, in Winston County, MS. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School, and attended East Central Community College. He was a retired machinist with Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, and was an Army veteran of Korea. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy McBrayer; and his parents, Etoile and Thomas McBrayer. 

He is survived by his daughter, Myra Ann Lewis of Ridgeland, MS; a grandson, Adam Lewis of Ridgeland; and three sisters-in-law, Lucille Kirkpatrick of Noxapater, Ann Fulton of Brandon, MS, and Edna Kirkpatrick of New Orleans, LA. 

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS, 39346; or Good Hope Baptist Church, 12956 Hwy 490, Louisville, MS, 39339. 

To sign the guest register, go to www.porterfuneralhome.net.

Billy Clark Watson

Mr. Billy Clark Watson, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his residence in Louisville,Mississippi.  Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Davis, Jr. officiating.  Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Watson was born on September 26, 1940.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 30 years; currently, he was serving as chairman.  After 48 years of loyal service, he retired from Taylor Machine Works.  Mr. Watson also retired after serving 38 years in the National Guard; he was a Mason, and a Shriner.

Mr. Watson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Watson of Louisville, Mississippi.  He is also survived by two daughters, Leigh Anne Henry and husband, Tim, of Brandon, Mississippi; and Christy Wright and husband, Jason, of Bailey, Mississippi.  Mr. Watson has one granddaughter, McKensi Grace Wright.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Clark and Alma Barfield Watson; two sisters, Mary Ellen Johnson and Anna Jo Wilkes; and his brother, Oliver Glenn Watson.

Pallbearers will be Marty Ming, Stan Johnson, Charlie Wilkes, Joey Lowrey, Danny Hatcher, and John Winstead.  Memorials may be made to the Nanih Waiya Campus of the Baptist Children’s Village, P. O. Box 27, Clinton, MS 39060 or to Calvary Baptist Church, c/o Jo Ellen Johnson, 4109 Old Robinson Road, Louisville, MS 39339.  Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue,Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements.  You may sign the guestbook atwww.nowellmassyfuneralhome.com.