Virginia Hamill Crowson

Virginia Hamill Crowson, age 87 passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in Katy, TX with family members at her side. Virginia was the daughter of Lester & Fannie Hamill and grew up in Winston County. She was married to Bo Crowson. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 10:00 AM at Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Interment will be in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

James Lee Smyth

James Lee Smyth, 56 passed away suddenly on November 20, 2019, from a heart attack in his home in Jackson, MS. 

Lee grew up in Winston County and was a carpenter by trade, a skill he learned from his materal grandfather, James D. Jolley, at a early age. His artwork, drawings, etchings and woodwork were his passion. He drew many beautiful sketches were vibrant with color and art detail. Art was inherited from his paternal grandmother, Catherine Smyth.

Lee is survived by his parents, Don and Carol Turnipseed and Charles and Beverly Smyth; a son, Ryan Lee Smyth; two brothers, Criss Turnipseed and Leslie Smyth; a sister, Dacia Turnipseed; a nephew, Jon Martin Turnipseed; nieces, Marleigh, Keatan Turnipseed and Lily Smyth; along with many cousins, extended family members, and his special friend, Brandi. 

The family wishes to acknowledge the many kind expressions of sympathy and prayers. There will be a private family memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, friends may remember Lee with a memorial to West Union Presbyterian Church, 19005 Highway 15 North, Louisville, MS 39339, where he grew up or a charity of your choice.
"But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me." 2 Timothy 4:17

Virginia Fant Martin

Visitation: Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home.
Service: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM from Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Memorial Cemetery.


Virginia Fant Martin, 105, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, at her residence in Noxapater, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 1 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Fondren officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12 p.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Cemetery.

Virginia was born July 26, 1914, to Steppe and Allie Files Fant. She was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church. Virginia was a member of the Garden Club; she enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She also loved to read books and study her Bible. Virginia was always a willing volunteer to model for the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon hosted each year at Lake Tiak-O’Khata.

Virginia is survived by her nieces: Denise Fant Ford and husband Chris of Germantown, Tennessee; Dianne Fant Yaich and husband Scott of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and Mildred Fant Waters and husband James of Southaven, Mississippi; Mary Breazeale of Brandon, Mississippi; and Martha McBrayer of Charleston, Mississippi. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing two nephews Bill Martin and wife Jautees of Noxapater; and Wayne Martin and wife Caroline of Gloster, Louisiana; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Doyle Martin; her parents; her sister Juanita Thornton; and three brothers: Denny, Marion, and Thomas Fant.

Serving as pallbearers are Hugh Barrier, Joey Estes, Jeff Hill, Jimmy Martin, Danny Price, and Chris Wells. Memorials in honor of Virginia may be given to Noxapater Baptist Church, P. O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS 39346.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Rose Ashmore Pearson

Rose Ashmore Pearson, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Louisville Healthcare in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9 a.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in Whitehall Methodist Church Cemetery.

Rose was born July 31, 1925, to John Wesley and Beatrice McCool Ashmore. She was a member of Whitehall Methodist Church. Rose will always be remembered for her homemade loaf bread, pound cakes, and tea cakes which were specialties at Whitehall bake sales. She worked at Peggy’s Grill; later she worked in the cafeteria at Louisville Elementary School and drove a school bus. Rose enjoyed word search puzzles, working in her flowers, and quilting but most of all; she loved spending time with her family and was a caregiver to everyone.

Rose is survived by two daughters Charlotte Roach of Starkville, Mississippi; and Jean Sullivan and husband Doyle of Nanih Waiya; and one son Jerry Pearson and wife Ellen of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Maw Rose” to her 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert T. Pearson; two sons Larry and Devan Ferguson; her parents; her sister Martina Ashmore; and three brothers: Charles, Jimmy, and Buck Ashmore.

Serving as pallbearers are Pat Sullivan, David Sullivan, Dustin Pearson, Matthew Sullivan, Preston Foster, Clark Sullivan, and Erwin “Rusty” Roach.

Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Chris Bane

Chris Bane, 74, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 29 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Dowd and Rev. Ron Thomas officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Chris was born March 29, 1945, to Richard Brice and Calvie Hudspeth Bane in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. According to his family, “he was a man of few words unless he was talking about Taylor Machine Works, Ford F150’s, or Ole Miss football.” Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching westerns. After 51.5 years of dedicated service, he retired in 2016 from Taylor Machine Works.

Chris is survived by his wife of 54 years Paula Pearson Bane; his daughter Christa Dempsey and husband Jarrod all of Louisville; and his son Paul Bane and wife Janice of Mathiston. He also leaves behind his sister Jean Dearman and husband Lyn; and special friends Sherry Usry and husband John all of Meridian. One of his greatest joys was being “Pepaw” to his three grandchildren: Chelsea Lynn Bane, Dakota Dempsey and Noah Dempsey. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson Cody Bane; brothers Richard, Kenneth, and Donnie Bane; and his sister Barbara Rhodes.

Serving as pallbearers are Craig Bane, Jarrod Dempsey, Mark Pearson, Mike Pearson, Tommy Pearson, and Tony Pearson. Memorials in honor of Chris may be given to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Fund, 445 Giffin Rd., Louisville, MS 39339.

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.

Willie Homer Glenn

Mr. Willie Homer Glenn, 66, formerly of Louisville, passed on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Aberdeen Nursing Home, Aberdeen, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Boyd Chapel United Methodist Church, Sturgis, Mississippi. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mr. Glenn, 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 arrangements.

Anjanette Miller

Miss Anjanette Miller, 47, of Ackerman, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Choctaw County Nursing Home. A memorial Service will be held at a later date. Beck Funeral Home of Weir in charge of arrangements.

Roosevelt Hampton

Roosevelt Hampton, 82, passed on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from Preston Pentecostal Church in Preston, Mississippi. Burial will take place in the Preston Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Preston, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from the Preston Pentecostal Church. Beck Funeral Home Dekalb is in charge of all arrangements.

Billy Wright Bowie

Billy Bowie, 67, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Springhill Baptist in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Kimbro Funeral Home in Marks, MS. A Memorial Service honoring his life will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 beginning 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marks, MS. Interment will be held Friday, November 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clarksdale, MS.

He was born to Amon R. Bowie and Rebecca "Becky Ruth" Bowie Ruth in Marks, Mississippi.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Smith Bowie; son Rodney Bryant Bowie; granddaughter Vivian Rebecca Bowie all of Sherwood, Arkansas and sister Regenia Adams of Louisville, Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Betty Bowie Castilo Lance of Camden, Tennessee.
Billy was working as a telephone lineman when he was called to the music ministry in 1978. He served as the Minister of Music at Locke Station in Marks, Mississippi; Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Florence, Mississippi; Meadowood Baptist Church in Amory, Mississippi; First Baptist Church in Osceola, Arkansas; Michael Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport, Mississippi; First Baptist Church in Louisville, Mississippi; and Woodlawn Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. He spent his life and his career living the example of Jesus's compassion, and his endeavors reached far beyond music to the true nature of ministry itself: showing others that they were loved.
His life is celebrated by many family and friends; too many to count and all close enough to call family.
The family requests that anyone who wishes to make donations in lieu of flowers, to send payments to any of the following organizations:

Mississippi Singing Churchmen
attn "Mississippi Singing Churchmen"
Mississippi Baptist Convention (Church Music Dept)
PO Box 530
Jackson, Mississippi 39205

St Jude's Children Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
Or any organization that researches cures for lung diseases

Joe Irvin McBrayer

Mr. Joe Irvin McBrayer, age 83, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, MS. His family will receive friends for visitation Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until service time of 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Charleston, MS. A 3:00 p.m. graveside service and interment will follow at Mt.Carmel Cemetery, Noxapater, MS.

Joe, a member of First Baptist Church, Charleston, MS had served as Deacon several years.He was an avid fisherman.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Martha McBrayer of Charleston, MS; his sons, Terry Joe McBrayer and Timothy Irvin McBrayer both of Charleston, Ms.;his grandchildren, Ellen McBrayer of Grenada, MS, Seth McBrayer of Batesville, MS and Hallie McBrayer of Charleston, MS; his great-grandchildren Brayer Pipkin of Charleston, MS and Ann Lewis McBrayer of Batesville, MS ; his sisters Martha Jean Burriage of Meridian, MS, and Carolyn Haggard of Noxapater, MS.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Nannie McBrayer.
His family requests you consider memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Newsom Funeral Home www.newsomfuneralhome.net

Lottie C. Dempsey

Lottie Dempsey, 77, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, at her residence in McCool, Mississippi. Visitation will be Sunday, November 24 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville as well as on Monday from 12 noon until service time at the church. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 25 at Old Path Country Church with Bro. James Rushing officiating assisted by Bro. Hank Dempsey. Interment will follow in Owens Chapel Cemetery.


Lottie was born March 20, 1942, to Willie and Mary Tutle Culver in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was a member of Old Path Country Church. She enjoyed cooking her specialties—pinto beans and chicken and dumplings for her husband, J. W., whom she has missed so much. She loved Sundays because that was church day and she loved going to church. Lottie enjoyed having visitors, especially those that would see her sitting on the porch and stop to talk. She loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

Lottie is survived by two daughters Vickie “Teet” McNeer of McCool; and Robin Henson and husband Kevin of Weir, Mississippi; and by three sons: Hank Dempsey and wife Blenda; Scott (Teri Jean) Dempsey all of McCool, Mississippi; and Dennis Dempsey of Attala County. She also leaves behind two sisters Bernice (Bobby) Watkins of Holly Springs, Mississippi; and Pauline Russell of Waterford, Mississippi; and a brother Travis Culver and wife Margaret Faye also of Waterford. One of her greatest joys was being “MawMaw” to her 12 grandchildren: Jenny Jackson; Hunter Dempsey; Talishwa Elmore; Brittany Sharhan; Misti Burnham; Jolene Eudy; Emily (Dennis) Whitman; Felicia Hunt; Chastity (Brian) Ladner; Blake Dempsey; Taylor Dempsey; and Madison Dempsey. She also leaves behind 25 great-grandchildren: Kane Jackson; Aliya, Chloe, and Elliona Westbrook; Chavez and Cordez Ellis; Abla and Rania Sharhan; Victoria, Sierra, and Ashlynn Fondren; Brock and Zach Eaves; Heidi and Jessie Eudy; Miguel, Deylia, and Braelyn Hernandez; Cameron Ladner; Shaylee Castillo; Shane, Shay, and Drake Dempsey; and Weston and Bae’lyn Dempsey. She is preceded in death by her husband J. W. Dempsey; her parents; five brothers; and six sisters.

Serving as pallbearers are Kenneth Burnham, Hunter Dempsey, Keith Douglas, Miguel Hernandez, Yoan Hernandez, and Dennis Whitman.

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.

Mary Virginai Greer

Mrs. Mary Virginai Greer, 85, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the Kona Community Hospital, Kealakekua, Hawaii. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 2 p.m., from Wesley United Methodist Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Greer, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Dora Elizabeth A. Brooks

Elizabeth Brooks passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Choctaw County Medical Center, in Ackerman, MS. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Brooks was born August 14, 1940, in Choctaw County, MS, to Alton and Jettie(Wilson) Adkins.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, 1:00 p.m., at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, with Rev. Don Morgan officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Blythe Creek Cemetery in Reform, MS.

Mrs. Brooks is survived by 4 sons, Paul(Shawna) Brooks of Ackerman, MS, Perry(Kim) Brooks of Inverness, FL, Phillip Allday of Bassfield, MS, Allen Allday(Janell) of Bassfield, MS, 4 daughters, Pamela Avent(Mickey) of Eupora, MS, Patty Jackson(Troy) of Ackerman, MS, Paula(Hugh) Schaefer of Cumberland, MS, Pennie(Dwayne) Watson of Ackerman, MS, 4 sisters, Mattie Lou Blaylock of Winona, MS, Eleanor Ernest of Slate Springs, MS, Genell Warren of Wisconsin, Sue Guess of Eupora, MS, 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her spouse, Jerry Brooks, her parents, 1 son, Roger McGee, 2 great-grandsons, Caleb Avent and Dakota Pittman, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Aaron Nowell

Aaron Nowell passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Choctaw County Nursing Center, in Ackerman, MS. He was 85 years old. Mr. Nowell was born November 19, 1933, in Attala County, MS, to Lewis M. and Henrietta (Parrish) Nowell.

Memorial services were held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Bear Creek Baptist Church, near McCool, MS, with Rev. Chet Ferguson officiating. There was no visitation. Burial will follow at a later date in Bear Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Nowell is survived by 1 daughter, Cammy (Denny) Chandler of Lambert, MS, 1 brother, Robert(Ann) Nowell of Bethlehem, GA, and 1 grandchild.

Mr. Nowell was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother.

Memorials may be made to Bear Creek Baptist Church.

Lue Esther Bates

Mrs. Lue Esther Bates, 88, of Preston, Mississippi, passed on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at her home in Kemper County Mississippi. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Friendship Church Cemetery, Gholson, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca “Becky” McAdory

Services for Rebecca “Becky” McAdory will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. from Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 from 12 noon until service time at the church. McClain-Hays is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. McAdory, 79, died Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Regency Hospital in Meridian, Ms.

She was a native of Neshoba County. She married her husband of 57 years, Bruce McAdory on August 17, 1962. She worked at the glove factory in Noxapater for several years and later enjoyed working at the polls during the elections and was a big supporter of Noxapater football and basketball games where she was known for hollering at the referees about some of their calls. Mrs. McAdory was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jackson, Ms.

Survivors include her husband, Bruce McAdory of Louisville; daughter, Renae McAdory Shaw (Ricky) of Louisville; son, Kevin McAdory of Decatur; five grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; a special aunt that was more like a sister, Gwin Robertson of Ridgeland, Ms.

Preceded in death by her parents, Aus Farrow and Clio Stokes Sturges.

Mary Rose Moore

Mrs. Mary Rose Moore, 89, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2019, at The Orchard in Ridgeland, MS. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 19th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Rose was born December 22, 1929, in Natchez, MS. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Louisville Garden Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. “Harry” Moore; her two sons, Jimmy Moore and Ricky Moore; her parents, Henry and Gladys White; her sister, Dorothy Richards; and four brothers, Henry Devon White, Thomas White, Alvin White, and James White.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jackie Moore of Ridgeland, MS; her two granddaughters, Jamie Lee Moore and Mary Grace Moore; her great grandchild, Finley Nichols; her niece, Cindy Adamsky; and nephews, David Richards and Tommy Richards.

Memorials may be made to the Winston County Library.

Roy A. Rogers

Roy Arnold Rogers, 76, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 22 in the Nowell Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Mayo officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Nowell Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will follow in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Roy was born June 18, 1943, to Algie and Pearl Eaves Rogers in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. In 1962, he began his career at Taylor Machine Works where he worked as a Master Mechanic, a supervisor and most recently as a Security Officer. He absolutely loved 57 years at Taylor Machine Works and was totally dedicated to the company. He also loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren.

Roy is survived by his wife Judy Sullivan Rogers; his daughter Tammy Rogers; and his son Keith “Mo” Rogers and wife Marsha all of Louisville. He also leaves behind a brother William “Bubbie” Rogers and wife Cathen also of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Gramps” to his five grandchildren: Sydney (Daniel) Boswell, Laken Fulcher, McKenzie Rogers, Logan Fulcher, and Justin Fulcher; as well as his great-granddaughter Sadie Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Clinton and Jerry Rogers; and his sister Minnie Ann Reed.

Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Boswell, Tripp Brown, Justin Fulcher, Wayne Mayo, James “Jimbo” Rogers, and Jeff Rogers.

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.

Ted Haggard Carter

Mr. Ted Haggard Carter, 78, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 15th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Dr. Bob Schwanebeck officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bethsalem Cemetery in Choctaw County. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ted was born February 11, 1941, in Winston County, MS. A 1962 graduate of Louisville High School, he served for 34 years with the Louisville Police Department, retiring as chief. Mr. Carter also served in the Mississippi National Guard, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Haggard Carter and Archie Clark Carter.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane Taylor Carter of Louisville; a daughter, Christi Carter of Clinton, MS; two sisters, Dale (Karl) Beyer of Louisville, and Ann (C.S.) Stirling of Aliceville, AL; two grandchildren, Madison Hunt and Taylor Hunt; a special niece, Madelon Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Mike Perkins, Donnie Graham, Fred Childs, Evan Llewelyn, Giles Ward, Gene Davis, John Woodward, Niles McNeel, Will Bane, and Dickie Caperton. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Graham, Tim Palmer, Andy Taylor, Steve Ball, and Lawrence Estes.

Memorials may be made to French Camp, or the charity of your choice.

Sallie Bell Thompson Hunter

Mrs. Sallie Bell Thompson Hunter, 103, formerly of Louisville, Mississippi, passed at her home in Williamsburg, VA., on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Funeral Service will be Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 p.m., from Union Chapel M. B. Church, with Burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 3 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Mrs. Hunter, will be placed in the Church on Saturday, one hour before service time. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.