Tennie Aycock

Mrs. Tennie Aycock, 95, died Monday, July 30, 2012at her son’s home in McComb, Mississippi. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4th, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 A. M. to 1:00 P.M. Dr. Ed. Waldron will be officiating the service with interment at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Tennie was born on January 14, 1917 in Newton, MS. to William Brag Sheperd and Lottie Walker Sheperd. She was married to Charles Booth Aycock and became a farmer’s wife. In 1941 she and husband, “Charlie B” moved to Louisville. They operated the Rex Soda Shoppe, later owned the Palace Café, Aycock’s Drive Inn and lastly Aycock’s Café on Main Street. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Louisville for many years until moving to McComb where she moved her membership to Centenary Methodist Church. For the last eight years she lived at Aston Court Retirement Center in McComb, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband “Charlie B”, her parents, 10 sisters, one brother and a much loved grandson, Larry Booth Aycock, ll. She is survived by one daughter, Charlyne(John) Demos, of Moraga, California, three sons, Wayne(Elaine) Aycock of Yazoo City, MS, Larry(Deborah)Aycock of McComb, MS, George(Cindy)Aycock of Sterlington, LA and one sister-in-law, Nancy McCool of Louisville, MS. She was loved greatly by her children, 10 grand-children and many great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the staff at Aston Court for their loving care of “Miss Tennie” over the past eight years and to Hospice Compassus for their compassion and care to the family members and Mrs. Aycock.

Eileen Nail

Mrs. Mavis “Eileen” Dalbey Nail, 74, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 2nd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mason Joy and Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Nail was born June 5th, 1938 in Mora, Minnesota. She was a homemaker, and a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. She was a former employee and long-time volunteer at the Winston County Library, and a member of D.A.R.

She is survived by her mother, Winnie Obert Dalbey of Newport, Oregon; a daughter, Kathy (Larry Wayne) Tollett of Louisville, Mississippi; two sons, Richard (Melissa) Nail of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Jerry (Sandra) Nail of Starkville, Mississippi; two sisters, Marlys Peasley of Blackduck, Minnesota, and Claudia Peasley of Erhard, Minnesota; one brother, William Dalbey of Toledo, Oregon; and 3 grandchildren, Brandi Tollett, Jacob Nail, and Christopher Nail.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. “Jim” Nail, and her father, Glenn Dalbey.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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

Annie Ruth Thames

Annie Ruth Thames, 61, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Regency Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 2 p.m., from the Chapel of Beck Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home.

Earnest Howard Sloan

Mr. Earnest Howard Sloan, 91, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P. M. Monday, July 30th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Stacy Parvin and Rev. Mike Dowd officiating, with eulogy by Adam Sloan. Interment will be in Whitehall Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mr. Sloan was born July 16, 1921, in Choctaw County, MS. He was a retired bridge foreman with GM &O Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Whitehall United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada Sullivan and Hobb Sloan; two sisters, Ada Lee Chamblee and Nannie McQuirter; and a brother, Jimmy Sloan.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bee Pearson Sloan of Louisville; a daughter, Kay (Lamar) Hailey of Louisville; two sons, Ernie (Lorie) Sloan of Meridian, MS, and Bruce (Terri) Sloan of Bay Springs, MS; a sister, Maude Brown of Greenville, AL; a brother, Fred Sloan of Louisville; three grandchildren, Adam Sloan, Jonathan Sloan, and Jaycee Sloan; and one great grandchild, Gabriel Sloan.

Memorials may be made to Whitehall United Methodist Church, or Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Margaret Palmer Marsicek

Mrs. Margaret Palmer Marsicek, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27, 2012, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at East Louisville Baptist Church with Rev. Mason Joy and Rev. Tommie Jones officiating. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

 Margaret was born in Winston County on January 12, 1921, and married Francis Marsicek in 1943, who was the love of her life. There were married for 59 years before his death. Margaret was a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. She loved to cook for her family, sew, quilt, and garden. She loved and was loved by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved her church and sang in the choir until she was 91.

 Mrs. Marsicek is survived by three daughters: Diann Hudspeth and husband, Doug; Gale Hill and husband, Jerry; all of Louisville, Mississippi; and Pam Dowdy and husband, Mike, of Columbus, Mississippi. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Mark Hudspeth and wife, Tyla, of Lafayette, Louisiana; Jeremy Hill and wife, Michelle, of Brandon, Mississippi; Lea Roberson and husband, Jimmy, of Louisville, Mississippi; Kristi Keveryn and husband, Chad, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Sonya Williamson and husband, Scott, of Columbus, Mississippi; as well as a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis E. Marsicek; her parents, Gilbert and Pearl Goodin Palmer; her grandson, Michael Dowdy, Jr.; three sisters: Roberta Carr, Gladys Stokes, and Myrle Stokes; and her brother, Noah Palmer.

 Pallbearers will be Mark Hudspeth, Jeremy Hill, Chad Keveryn, Clay Williamson, Jimmy Roberson, Scott Williamson, Gunner Hudspeth, and Brantley Williamson.

 Memorials may be made to East Louisville Baptist Church, P. O. Box 706, Louisville, MS 39339. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-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.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Jake Vandevender

Mr. Jake Reginald “Reg” VanDevender, 83, died Friday July 27, 2012 at John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital in DeKalb with his beloved wife of 52 years at his side. Memorial services will be held Monday, July 30th, at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Ray Luke and Rev. Chris Gully officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery in Kemper County. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


 Mr. VanDevender was born August 23, 1928 at home in Winston County with Dr. Kirk attending. He was the first of two sons born to Vardaman and Ernestine VanDevender. Mr. VanDevender accepted Christ as his Savior as a young man of 13 during revival services at Lynnville United Methodist Church in Kemper County. After graduating from Lynnville High School, he continued his education at East Mississippi Junior College. He proudly joined the United States Marine Corps and served honorably. Mr. VanDevender was a veteran of World War II. After discharge from the Marine Corps, he continued his service to his country as a member of the National Guard. He served as Postmaster of the Gholson Post Office in Gholson, MS. It was at the Gholson Post Office that he met the love of his life. As their young family grew, Mr. VanDevender transferred to the Louisville Post Office where he served as a rural letter carrier for Route 5 until his retirement. He was one of the organizing founders of the Preston Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. VanDevender was elected Commander of the Veterans of Foreign War, Post 5042 in DeKalb at the chartering meeting in 1994. He loved his country, and he was honored to have served in its military. He was a life-long supporter of the men and women who volunteered themselves in service to the United States. More than his country, he loved his family, and he committed his life to them. Mr. VanDevender lived a life of honor, humility, and integrity. He was an exceptional judge of character and possessed a unique sense of humor. He taught his children to stand up for right, lend a helping hand, and love and take care of family. His was a life well lived.


 Mr. VanDevender was preceded in death by his parents, Vardaman and Ernestine Rosamond VanDevender; and his daughter, Regina Ann V. McBeth. He is survived by his wife, Ann Vernon VanDevender of Preston; sons Thomas (Kim) Vandevender of Marydell, and Barry (Amy) VanDevender of Preston; daughters Lisa Hines and Mary Nell (Paul) Woolery, both of Preston; brother Ed (Charlotte) VanDevender, also of Preston; grandchildren Samantha Melton, Caleb VanDevender, Baker Cooper, Alana McBeth, Jacob VanDevender, Cory Burton, Kate VanDevender, and Anna-Grace Woolery; great grandchildren Daisy Melton, Ridge Cooper, and Clover Melton; and beloved cousins Larry (Sandy) Simmons of DeRidder, LA and Gordon (Kathy) Simmons of Lake Charles, LA.


 Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, www.vfw.org To sign the guestbook, please go to www.porterfuneralhome.net

Cindy Jo Snow

Mrs. Cindy Jo Snow, 53, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Creighton White officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi.
Mrs. Snow was born on June 25, 1959.  She was a member of Stallo Methodist Church.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Danny Snow of Louisville, Mississippi. She is also survived by her daughter, Christi Patrick Harvey of Philadelphia, Mississippi; and her two sons, Douglas Shea Gentry of Noxapater, Mississippi; and Brandon Patrick and wife, Kimberly, of Jackson, Mississippi.  Also surviving Mrs. Snow are her parents, Kenneth and Viola McAdory of Noxapater; and her sister, Carol Ann Whitehead of Louisville. Mrs. Snow has two step-daughters, Dana Parker and husband, Steve, of Noxapater and Karen Woods of Philadelphia; a step-son, William Snow, also of Philadelphia; and 13 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margo Patrick.
Pallbearers will be Darrell Snow, John Damon Snow, William Snow, Austin Snow, Freddy Yarbrough, Wayne Snow, and Steve Parker. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK  73123-1718. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at http://www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com./e

Ralph Hathorn

Mr. Ralph L. Hathorn, 92, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 28th, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Benjamin Pittman officiating. Visitation will be Friday at First United Methodist Church from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hathorn was born July 1, 1920 in Louisville, MS. He was a 1938 graduate of Louisville High School, a graduate of East Central Junior College, and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1947, with a B. A. degree in Business Administration. He served 4 ½ years in the U. S. Air Force during World War II, and discharged with the grade of Master Sergeant in 1945. He owned and operated Hathorn’s Grocery on Main Street in Louisville for 30 years, from 1948 till 1978. He was elected to the Board of Aldermen for one year in 1964, and for a four year term in 1965. He was then elected Mayor of Louisville in 1969, and went on to serve five terms as Mayor. He was member and past president of Louisville Businessmen’s Club, Winston County Farm Bureau, Louisville Shrine Club, member and past commander of the American Legion, was past president of the Winston County Miss. State University Alumni Assn. He served on the board of directors of the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District, and was nominated as one of the top ten laureates of Mississippi, for bringing and locating new industry in his city. He served on the executive Committee of the Mississippi Municipal Association for five years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, where he was president of the Ed Livingston Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tenie and Milton H. Hathorn; a brother, J. Hoy Hathorn; and two sisters, Grace Bricker and Helen Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Yarbrough Hathorn of Louisville; a daughter, Sara Claire Green of Madison, MS; two sons, Ronnie (Vicky) Hathorn of Louisville, and William B. (Teresa) Hathorn of Brandon, MS; five grandchildren, Kim Pitts, Brad Hathorn, Kyla Sanford, Lindsey Carr, and Matt Green; and eight great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Brad Hathorn, Barry Pitts, Corey Hancock, Michael Ming, Don Dickerson, Ricky Hartness, Jerry Fulcher, and Chad Fulcher.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339; or Hope Hollow Ministries, Camp for Disabled Children and Adults with Disabilities, P. O. Box 2247, Madison, MS, 39130.

Chester Dempsey

Mr. Chester Dempsey, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence in Brandon, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Frazier, Jr. and Derrick Hall officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Dempsey was born on March 9, 1950. He began his career in transportation at the young age of 18 by driving a cattle truck cross country. Chester's passion for the transportation industry led him to start his own business in the early 1980's; this business grew and in 1983, he incorporated Liberty Transportation. Mr. Dempsey went on to employ over 150 individuals in Winston County. He served on numerous committees involving the economic development of Winston County. He later retired as the CEO and owner of Liberty Transportation, a Shriner and a Mason.

Mr. Dempsey is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mona Goleman Dempsey of Brandon, Mississippi. He is also survived by his daughter, April Herrington and husband, Stevie; and his two sons, Raymond Dempsey, II and Sammy Dempsey, all of Louisville, Mississippi. Also surviving Mr. Dempsey is his mother, Minnie Selma Dempsey; his two sisters, Judy Stovall and Gail Dempsey, as well as his brother, Gerald Ray Dempsey and wife, Vicky, all of Louisville, Mississippi. Chester has six grandchildren: Brodie Aman and husband, Bradley; Sam Dempsey; Luke and Analeigh Dempsey; and Jake and Emmie Herrington. Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Dempsey; his sister, Shirley Dempsey Holmes; and his nephew, Chris Kitchens.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Stovall, Brett Kitchens, Chad Kitchens, Ronnie Vowell, Justin Dempsey, Jarrod Dempsey, Jason Ellingburg, and Michael Huntley. Memorials may be made to the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, The Division of Public Affairs, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216. Arrangements are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at http://www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com/..

Jimmie Lou Henderson

FUNERAL SERVICES: Jimmie Lou Henderson--Visitation: Monday July 23, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Tuesday July 24, 2012 @ 2PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Mt. Nebo Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @

Jolene McQueen

Jolene McQueen, 48, Passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, from an auto accident on Hwy. 25 North Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral service will be on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at 230-, p.m., from Still Valley M. B. Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 1 p.m., until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time.

Mi'Kayla Lanae Roberson

Miss Mi'Kayla Lanae Roberson, 2, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, on Hwy. 25 North, Louisville, Misissippi, from an auto accident. Funeral service will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, July 21, 2012, from Still Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 1pm. until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time.

Rev. Davie V. Miller

Rev. Davie V. Miller, 93, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 12 noon from the Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church on Saturday one hour before service time.

Etoy E. (Dean) Wells

FUNERAL SERVICES: Etoy E. (Dean) Wells--Visitation: Thursday July 19, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home and Friday July 20, 2012, 10AM until Service time @ Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman. Service: Friday July 20, 2012 @ 11AM @ Salem Independent Methodist Church near Ackerman. Interment: Salem Cemetery---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @ www.colemanfuneral.com

Joyce Ann Hathorn

Joyce Ann Hathorn, 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 11 a.m., from the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church on Thursday one hour before service time.

Robert E. Weed, Sr.

FUNERAL SERVICES: Robert E. Weed, Sr.--Visitation: Monday July 16, 2012, 5PM until 8PM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Service: Tuesday July 17, 2012 @ 11AM @ Coleman Funeral Home. Interment: Greenwood Cemetery(West Point, MS)---SIGN GUESTBOOK UNDER CURRENT OBITS @

Arrietta Taylor

Mrs. Mary Arrietta Spears Taylor, 93, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Ray officiating. Interment will be in East County Line Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Taylor was born January 30, 1919, in Leake County, MS. She was a homemaker and a member of East County Line Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Taylor; a son, Jerry “Red” Taylor; a son-in-law, Bill Nelson; 5 sisters, Ima Cummins, Berneal Burchfield, Lucille Norris, Georgia Spears, and an infant sister; and two brothers, Doyle L. Spears and Riley E. Spears.

She is survived by two daughters, Joanne (Lanoy) Adcock of Philadelphia, MS, and Janette Nelson of Brandon, MS; daughter-in-law, Monica Taylor of Louisville; a sister, Iora Lavergne of Sturgis, MS; a foster son, Roger (Phyllis) Gillett of Louisville; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Calvert, Lucas Calvert, Colin Nelson, Drew Breland, Lafayette Spears, and Larry Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers are Joey Nelson, Andy Breland, and David Sims.

Memorials may be made to the East County Line Cemetery Fund.

Edna Earl Fulwiley

Edna Earl Fulwiley, 62, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012, at her home in Noxapater, Mississippi. A short viewing will take place on Sat. at 11 a.m., until 12 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home.

Martha Easom

Mrs. Martha Easom/Flake, 61, of Macon, MS, died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 14th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at Porter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Easom was born February 22, 1951, in Louisville, MS. She was a retired school teacher, and a member of Greenwood Methodist Church in Greenwood, MS.

She is survived by her daughters, Misty Roberts of Chesterfield, MO, and Michelle Bosarge of Mobile, AL; sisters, Alice Gully of Louisville, Sandra Partridge of Philadelphia, MS, and Mary Ann Gregg; a half-sister, Frances Gail “Billie” Taylor of Brooksville; brothers, George Eddie Mullinax and Jimmy Wilder; 10 gradnchildren; and her life mate, Bobby Flake.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Roberts, and a brother, Thomas Parrott.

Memorials may be made to the Winston County Office of Veterans Affairs, 690 Old Robinson Rd, Louisville, MS 39339.

John A. Milde

Mr. John A. Milde, 36, died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 13, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Kerry Collins officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. 
Mr. Milde was born July 31, 1975, in Indiana. He was a 1994 graduate of Nanih Waiya High School, and was in the construction business. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ann McQuillen.
He is survived by his sister, Tracy (Michael) Mullins of Eupora, MS; three nephews, Darrian, Dillon, and Devin Reed; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.