Friday, August 31, 2018
Megan Staats
Funeral services for Ms. Megan Elizabeth Staats will be held at 10 AM Friday, August 31, 2018 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Kelsey and Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment in Salem Cemetery.Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday, August 30, 2018 at John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Jeremy Lee Apperson
Elizabeth Blaine Nichols
Mrs. Nichols was born April 17, 1933, in Louisville, MS. She was a retired nurse’s aide and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Nichols; her parents, Myrtle and Edward Blaine; and a sister, Jimmie B. Cockrell.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Steve) White of Louisville, MS, and Tonya (Keith) White of Louisville, MS; a son, Eddie (Alicison) Nichols of Louisville, MS; a brother, Hubert E. “Pete” Blaine and David Blaine, both of Louisville; sisters, Diane Blaine Jones of Houston, TX and Jo Ann Humphries of Louisville; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kiley White, James Nichols, Josh Nichols, Blaine Peters, Craig Nichols, and Kile White.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Tommy Wayne Adams
Janie Dale Taylor
Mrs. Janie Dale Hutchison Taylor, 98, passed away Monday, August 27th, 2018, at the Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 31st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Dr. Gayle Pope officiating. Interment will be in Bethsalem Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herschel Lynch
Mr. Herschel Lynch, 79, of Noxapater, Mississippi, passed on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 11 a.m., from MOBH District Bldg., Louisville, with burial in the Mount Vernon Church Cemetery, Noxapater, MS. Mr. Lynch, will be placed in the District Bldg., one hour before service time on Saturday. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 27, 2018
Billy Thomas Stricklin, Sr.
Visitation: 5PM til 8PM Tuesday August 28, 2018 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service: 2:00PM Wednesday August 29, 2018 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Antioch Community Church Cemetery near Ackerman, MS
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Ava Doris McDonald Weil
Mrs. Weil was born November 21, 1933, in Neshoba County, MS. She was a retired employee of the Spartus Corp and was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Bryan; a son, Gary Weil; two sisters, Florine Jenkins and Joyce Majure; two brothers, Hubert “Mack” McDonald and Danny O. McDonald; and her parents, Pearlie Mae and Danny McDonald.
She is survived by two daughters, Diane Rogers of Louisville, and Sherry Callahan of McCool, MS; two sons, Terry Weil of Mt. Morris, IL, and David Weil of Parrott, GA; a sister-in-law, Willie Dean McDonald; 12 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Roy "Rooster" Thompson
Roy “Rooster” Thompson, age 65, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Rooster was born July 5, 1953, in Winston County to James and Mary Lois Watts Thompson . He attended Hinze Baptist Church, which is the Thompson family church. He enjoyed being outdoors in nature; had many friends; and lived everyday as if it were a party!
Rooster is survived by his son, Daniel Thompson; his daughter, Hanna Thompson; and his brother, Kenneth Thompson and wife, Phyllis, all of Louisville. He also leaves behind four aunts: Barbara Stokes (Jim) of Petal, Mississippi; Betty Luke (Virgil) of Pearl, Mississippi; Nancy Mohlenkamp of Covington, Kentucky; and Marjorie “Pete” McClurkin (Jim) of Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Kathy Robertson.
Services 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.
Rooster was born July 5, 1953, in Winston County to James and Mary Lois Watts Thompson . He attended Hinze Baptist Church, which is the Thompson family church. He enjoyed being outdoors in nature; had many friends; and lived everyday as if it were a party!
Rooster is survived by his son, Daniel Thompson; his daughter, Hanna Thompson; and his brother, Kenneth Thompson and wife, Phyllis, all of Louisville. He also leaves behind four aunts: Barbara Stokes (Jim) of Petal, Mississippi; Betty Luke (Virgil) of Pearl, Mississippi; Nancy Mohlenkamp of Covington, Kentucky; and Marjorie “Pete” McClurkin (Jim) of Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Kathy Robertson.
Services 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.
Roy Lamar Roberts
Roy L Roberts passed away on August 24, 2018, at the Bee Hive Assisted Living Home where he had been living for approximately 7 months. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on August 27, 2018, at Poplar Flat Baptist Church, Louisville, Mississippi, with Dr. Gayle Pope officiating. Visitation will be at the Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at the Poplar Flat Baptist Church Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Roberts was born on March 5, 1928, in Louisville. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, East Central Community College and Mississippi State University, earning a degree in business. Following work at Southern Natural Gas Company, he served as Postmaster of Louisville from 1968 to 1990. He enlisted in the Mississippi National Guard as a private in 1947, served in the regular Army during the Korean War with the 31st Infantry Division and remained in the National Guard until 1968, achieving the rank of Major. He served as company commander of the Louisville National Guard unit for 6 years.
He was a faithful member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church, that had his father and mother, Samuel Frank Roberts and Winnie Clark Roberts, among its original members. He served for many years as a Deacon and also served as its Treasurer for over 40 years. In past years, he served on the Board of Trustees of East Central Community College and on the Executive Board of the Winston Medical Center. He was a Master Mason.
Among his many hobbies and activities, he was an avid walker and for most of his life enjoyed raising beef cattle. He was always sure all of his animals had plenty to eat. He loved and was proud of all of his grandchildren and supported all of their activities with his presence. He raised outstanding tomatoes and worms for fishing, his other favorite pastime.
He was pre-deceased by his wife of almost 66 years, Sara Bouchillon Roberts, his parents, Samuel Frank Roberts and Winnie Clark Roberts, his brothers and sisters, Mary Sue Roberts Bloom (Frank), Jack Doss Roberts (Virginia), Jenny Ruth Roberts Lewis (Marshall), Gladys Roberts, Sadie Roberts Byrd (R.L.), Maggie Roberts Cannon (Joe), Millie Roberts Cannon (Jack), Hazel Roberts Castle (Bill), Samuel Frank Roberts, Jr. (Mary June), and Deck Nolan Roberts (Gloria).
Survivors include his two sons, Ronny Roberts of Columbus, (Sissie), Steve Roberts of Louisville, (Cathy), four grandchildren, Jess Roberts (Misty)-Jackson, Kate Magley (Greg)-Birmingham, Wyatt Roberts (Jordan)-Louisville, Payson Roberts-Louisville) and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ronny Roberts, Steve Roberts, Jess Roberts, Wyatt Roberts, Payson Roberts, Greg Magley and Bobby Stubbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley McCully, Roy’s nieces and nephews, and the men of the Jack Mitchell Monday Morning Breakfast Club.
Memorials may be sent to the Poplar Flat Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 684, Louisville, MS 39339.
Mr. Roberts was born on March 5, 1928, in Louisville. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, East Central Community College and Mississippi State University, earning a degree in business. Following work at Southern Natural Gas Company, he served as Postmaster of Louisville from 1968 to 1990. He enlisted in the Mississippi National Guard as a private in 1947, served in the regular Army during the Korean War with the 31st Infantry Division and remained in the National Guard until 1968, achieving the rank of Major. He served as company commander of the Louisville National Guard unit for 6 years.
He was a faithful member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church, that had his father and mother, Samuel Frank Roberts and Winnie Clark Roberts, among its original members. He served for many years as a Deacon and also served as its Treasurer for over 40 years. In past years, he served on the Board of Trustees of East Central Community College and on the Executive Board of the Winston Medical Center. He was a Master Mason.
Among his many hobbies and activities, he was an avid walker and for most of his life enjoyed raising beef cattle. He was always sure all of his animals had plenty to eat. He loved and was proud of all of his grandchildren and supported all of their activities with his presence. He raised outstanding tomatoes and worms for fishing, his other favorite pastime.
He was pre-deceased by his wife of almost 66 years, Sara Bouchillon Roberts, his parents, Samuel Frank Roberts and Winnie Clark Roberts, his brothers and sisters, Mary Sue Roberts Bloom (Frank), Jack Doss Roberts (Virginia), Jenny Ruth Roberts Lewis (Marshall), Gladys Roberts, Sadie Roberts Byrd (R.L.), Maggie Roberts Cannon (Joe), Millie Roberts Cannon (Jack), Hazel Roberts Castle (Bill), Samuel Frank Roberts, Jr. (Mary June), and Deck Nolan Roberts (Gloria).
Survivors include his two sons, Ronny Roberts of Columbus, (Sissie), Steve Roberts of Louisville, (Cathy), four grandchildren, Jess Roberts (Misty)-Jackson, Kate Magley (Greg)-Birmingham, Wyatt Roberts (Jordan)-Louisville, Payson Roberts-Louisville) and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ronny Roberts, Steve Roberts, Jess Roberts, Wyatt Roberts, Payson Roberts, Greg Magley and Bobby Stubbs. Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley McCully, Roy’s nieces and nephews, and the men of the Jack Mitchell Monday Morning Breakfast Club.
Memorials may be sent to the Poplar Flat Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 684, Louisville, MS 39339.
Joe Charles Luke
Friday, August 24, 2018
Carrie Christine Stennis
Carrie Christine Stennis, 79, passed on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Memphis, TN at the Baptist Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. from Mt. Pisgah M.B. Church in Preston, MS with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 from the Beck Funeral Home in Louisville. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of all arrangement.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Judy Alexander Holton
Services for Judy Alexander Holton will be held Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 11 a. m. from Noxapater Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Branum and Rev. Mike Fondren officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Winston County. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from McClain-Hays Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the church. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jamie Joy Murphy
Jamie Joy Murphy, 88, retired employee of Garan, Inc., passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Carrington Nursing Home in Starkville, MS. She was born October 17, 1929, in Winston County, MS to James & Mary Elizabeth(Lindsey) Kinard. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Sturgis, MS.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Murphy were held on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial followed in Craig Springs Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.
Visitation was held Friday, August 24, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.
Mrs. Murphy was survived by her son, Rodney Murphy of Memphis, TN, daughter-in-law, Linda Murphy of Memphis, TN, 1 sister, Mary Jo Stewart of Mendenhall, MS, 1 grandchild, and 1 great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her parents, and 1 sister.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Craig Springs Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Murphy were held on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Burial followed in Craig Springs Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.
Visitation was held Friday, August 24, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.
Mrs. Murphy was survived by her son, Rodney Murphy of Memphis, TN, daughter-in-law, Linda Murphy of Memphis, TN, 1 sister, Mary Jo Stewart of Mendenhall, MS, 1 grandchild, and 1 great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her parents, and 1 sister.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Craig Springs Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Jerry H. Edmonds
Mr. Edmonds was born March 30, 1940 in Louisville, MS. Jerry loved his country and was a one hundred percent committed soldier. He was an Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War, and retired after 20 years as an MP and CID investigator. Back home, he continued in law enforcement with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department, as well as Security Supervisor for several convenience stores. Jerry was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wise Jackson and Mary Clyde Hamill Jackson Edmonds; and Archie Lee Edmonds; one son, Mikael Edmonds; and one sister, Mary Lee Farley.
He is survived by his wife, Katie Kuniko Edmonds of Starkville, MS; one brother, George Edmonds of Mathiston, MS; and special family members, Chris and Mariah Orose.
Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 323 New Hope Church Road, Starkville, MS, 39759.
Herald Hersey Crowson
Herald Hersey Crowson, 88, known to family and friends as Jim, left us too soon when he passed away on August 16, 2018. A native of Louisville, Mississippi, he was the 8th of 10 children of the late Joseph Luther and Annie Lou Hamill Crowson.
He attended Louisville High School. His classmates voted him Mr. Louisville High School, Most Handsome, Most Likeable, Most Athletic, and Most Likely to Succeed. Allowed only one Senior Superlative, true to form, he chose Most Athletic. Upon graduating, the three sport star was widely recruited to play football by prestigious universities such as Alabama, Notre Dame, Auburn, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas, LSU, and Georgia. He chose Mississippi State University, receiving a full scholarship. He received All-American Honors in football. He was recruited by the Washington Redskins.
With 5 brothers serving in the military, he chose to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served our country for thirty years, 20 active and 10 in the reserves. Mr. Crowson served in Vietnam from 1967 – 1968. He volunteered to go to allow his brothers to come home. Exposure to Agent Orange resulted in several health issues.
Mr. Crowson was a member in good standing in the William T. Bain Masonic Lodge. He has served as a Mason since 1958. Upon retiring from the Marine Corps, he served the state of North Carolina as a licensed examiner for the Board of Heating and Plumbing Licenses.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Joyce Stewart Crowson; daughters, Lana Crowson Stephenson (Charles), Jan Crowson Williams (Carl), all of Raleigh and Rhonda Crowson Partin (Napier) of Smithfield; grandchildren, Kimberly Stephenson Ford (Brad) of Willow Spring, Jennifer Williams Moore (Kevin) of Raleigh, Todd Atkinson (Robin) of Garner and Fallon Stephenson Jones (Matthew) of Clayton; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Stephen, Mason, Devin, Bryson, Savanna, Colton and Ella Ford, Maci Atkinson, Micah Moore, and Presley and Blaine Jones, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 9 siblings.
The family will have a private family graveside service at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Geary T. Walton of Mississippi.
Donations in memory of Mr. Crowson to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 would be greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to Heartland Hospice, the VA, and Liberty Healthcare-Access for the phenomenal care. Mr. Crowson will be greatly missed and forever loved.
He attended Louisville High School. His classmates voted him Mr. Louisville High School, Most Handsome, Most Likeable, Most Athletic, and Most Likely to Succeed. Allowed only one Senior Superlative, true to form, he chose Most Athletic. Upon graduating, the three sport star was widely recruited to play football by prestigious universities such as Alabama, Notre Dame, Auburn, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Arkansas, LSU, and Georgia. He chose Mississippi State University, receiving a full scholarship. He received All-American Honors in football. He was recruited by the Washington Redskins.
With 5 brothers serving in the military, he chose to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served our country for thirty years, 20 active and 10 in the reserves. Mr. Crowson served in Vietnam from 1967 – 1968. He volunteered to go to allow his brothers to come home. Exposure to Agent Orange resulted in several health issues.
Mr. Crowson was a member in good standing in the William T. Bain Masonic Lodge. He has served as a Mason since 1958. Upon retiring from the Marine Corps, he served the state of North Carolina as a licensed examiner for the Board of Heating and Plumbing Licenses.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Joyce Stewart Crowson; daughters, Lana Crowson Stephenson (Charles), Jan Crowson Williams (Carl), all of Raleigh and Rhonda Crowson Partin (Napier) of Smithfield; grandchildren, Kimberly Stephenson Ford (Brad) of Willow Spring, Jennifer Williams Moore (Kevin) of Raleigh, Todd Atkinson (Robin) of Garner and Fallon Stephenson Jones (Matthew) of Clayton; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Stephen, Mason, Devin, Bryson, Savanna, Colton and Ella Ford, Maci Atkinson, Micah Moore, and Presley and Blaine Jones, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 9 siblings.
The family will have a private family graveside service at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Geary T. Walton of Mississippi.
Donations in memory of Mr. Crowson to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 would be greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to Heartland Hospice, the VA, and Liberty Healthcare-Access for the phenomenal care. Mr. Crowson will be greatly missed and forever loved.
Friday, August 17, 2018
William Milton Stevenson
Services for Mr. William Milton Stevenson will be held on Saturday August 18, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. from McClain-Hays Chapel.
Visitation will be held on Saturday August 18, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at McClain-Hays.Interment will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Winston County.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Nancy Hancock McGahey
Nancy Hancock McGahey, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Winston Medical Center Hospital in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Kelsey officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery.
Nancy was born May 1, 1945, to Marshall and Nina Crocker Hancock. She attended Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church. After 28 years, Nancy retired from Mississippi State University in the Dairy Department as a bookkeeper. Her greatest passion was her grandchildren and she loved to shop!
Nancy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald McGahey of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandmother” to her six grandchildren: Samantha McGahey; Leslie McGahey; Lauren Devine (Dustin); Mia McGahey; Marsha Reed; and Anthony Reed; as well as her four great-grandchildren: John Wyatt Pierce, Ronald Jaxon Pierce, Ethan Devine, and Ronald Gene McGahey. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing three sisters, Gladys Holder; Doris Jones; and Elizabeth Schliass; and her brother, Hubbard Hancock. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald McGahey; her great-granddaughter, Nina Estelle Pierce; her parents; and her brother, C. W. Hancock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in honor of Nancy be given to Nowell Massey Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.
Services 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.
Nancy was born May 1, 1945, to Marshall and Nina Crocker Hancock. She attended Zion Chapel Pentecostal Church. After 28 years, Nancy retired from Mississippi State University in the Dairy Department as a bookkeeper. Her greatest passion was her grandchildren and she loved to shop!
Nancy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald McGahey of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandmother” to her six grandchildren: Samantha McGahey; Leslie McGahey; Lauren Devine (Dustin); Mia McGahey; Marsha Reed; and Anthony Reed; as well as her four great-grandchildren: John Wyatt Pierce, Ronald Jaxon Pierce, Ethan Devine, and Ronald Gene McGahey. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing three sisters, Gladys Holder; Doris Jones; and Elizabeth Schliass; and her brother, Hubbard Hancock. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald McGahey; her great-granddaughter, Nina Estelle Pierce; her parents; and her brother, C. W. Hancock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in honor of Nancy be given to Nowell Massey Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.
Services 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.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Carneatha Latasha Hardin
Miss Carneatha Latasha Hardin, 44, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Miss Hardin, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangement.
Billy Cork, Jr.
Mr. Billy Cork, Jr., of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Friday, August 10, 2018, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Friday, August 17, 2018, at 11 a.m., from Bethsalem Missionary Baptist Church, Ackerman, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Cork, will be placed in the Church on Friday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangement.
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