Covis Troy Bagwell

Covis Troy Bagwell passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at River Place Nursing Home, in Amory, MS. He was 86 years old. Covis was born in Choctaw County, MS, on November 10, 1933, to Dan K. and Ruby(Taylor) Bagwell. He was a retired school teacher where he taught for many years with the Cobb County, GA school system.

Private graveside services will be held at Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Louisville, MS, on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.

Mr. Bagwell is survived by 1 sister, Danny(Leo) Parker of Noxapater, MS, 1 sister-in-law, Pat Bagwell of Jackson, MS, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Cemetery Fund, c/o James E. Metts, 3530 Dick Allen Rd., Louisville, MS 39339.
**These services will be finalized and conducted under the rules, regulations and guidance set forth by the CDC, State and local governments, and recommendations of the NFDA and MFDA to prohibit the spread of Covid-19**

Dorothy Hailey

 Mrs. Dorothy Hailey, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS.

Dorothy was born September 26, 1933, in Winston County, MS, to James Thomas and Grace Alewine Stewart. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Education. She taught school in Linville, Prince Chapel, Macon, Bond in Neshoba County. She was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Murray Hailey, Sr.; and two sons, Howard Murray “Pete” Hailey, II, and Carroll Hailey.

She is survived by a daughter, Janie Hailey Tarlton of Preston, MS; three sisters, Eudiene Shaw of Meridian, MS, Joyce Crowson of Willow Spring, NC, and Glenda (Sterling) Davis of Louisville; and five grandchildren, Thomas Murray Tarlton, Bo Tarlton, Wyatt Tarlton, Charlie Tarlton, and Hailey Rebekah Tarlton.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, LA, 71103.

Funeral Homes have been advised to keep visitations, funerals, and memorial services to the smallest gathering of immediate family members only. Please keep these families in your prayers. and may God bless us all. ONLY 10 PERSONS MAY ATTEND, BASED ON GOVERNOR'S ORDER. In lieu of this, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Katherine Whitfield

Funeral Services for Katherine Whitfield will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM with interment in Memorial Garden Cemetery. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 28, 2020 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

**These services are being conducted under the rules, regulations, and guidance set forth by the CDC, State and local governments, and recommendations of the NFDA and MFDA to prohibit the spread of COVID-19**

Margaret Threadgill Holman

Mrs. Margaret Threadgill Holman, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at River Place Nursing Center in Amory, MS. Margaret was born April 28, 1931, in Prentiss County, MS. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Home Economics. She was a retired home economist for Winston County. She was a member of the DAR, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bruce Holman, Jr.; a son, William Bruce Holman, III; and her parents, James C. and Willie Glenn Threadgill; sister, Wordna Wicker; and two brothers, Davis Threadgill and Gene Threadgill.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane Parker and her husband, Dr. Gerald Parker of Aberdeen, MS; a brother, James Cedric Threadgill, Jr.; and four grandchildren, Blake (Katie) Parker, Lesley Parker, Sam Parker, and Lexus Holman; and a daughter-in-law, Jackie Holman.

Funeral Homes have been advised to keep visitations, funerals, and memorial services to the smallest gathering of immediate family members only. Please keep these families in your prayers. and may God bless us all. ONLY 10 PERSONS MAY ATTEND, BASED ON GOVERNOR'S ORDER. In lieu of this, a private graveside service will be held on Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Dr. Lloyd Sweatt officiating.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Louisville, MS, or Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Martin "Hot Wheelz" Adams

Martin “Hot Wheelz” Adams, age 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Private graveside services and interment will be Sunday, April 26 at Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Phillip Williams officiating. In order for the family to follow the COVID-19 precautions in place under Executive Order 1466 of Governor Tate Reeves, the service will be private.

Martin was born August 16, 1962, to Carl and Margaret Jennings Adams in Louisville. As his nickname indicates, he enjoyed Hot Wheels cars and had quite an extensive collection. To say that he was obsessed with motorcycles would be an understatement of how much he loved his Harleys and riding. Martin taught himself to play the guitar; he enjoyed playing and collecting rare guitars very much. He never served in the military yet he was a very patriotic American. Martin always participated in the toy drives and bike rides to support children. He was also an accomplished artist.

Martin is survived by his parents Carl and Margaret Adams of Louisville, and his son Marty Adams of New Orleans, Louisiana. He also leaves behind his three sisters: Patty Boatner, Peggy Adams, and Lynn Graham and husband Donnie all of Louisville, as well as his nephew Clark Graham. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his brother-in-law Doug Boatner.

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.

Margaret Johnson Terry

Margaret Terry passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at the Choctaw Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ackerman, Mississippi. A memorial service for Margaret will be scheduled for a later date.

Margaret was born in 1927, the middle child of seven in rural Winston County, Mississippi. She was part of that “Greatest Generation” that survived the Great Depression and a world war before she was even out of high school. On the farm it was work or starve back then. So they learned to work together as a family at an early age. She passed that on to her own kids her whole life. She was a kind and generous person, with a smile for everyone, and she loved to laugh. Those were traits she never lost in her 92 years of life.

Moving to Jackson after high school, Margaret attended business school, and lived in a boarding house near downtown. There she met Bill Terry and they were married in 1947. They were married for 63 years until Bill passed away in her arms in 2010. Along that journey they raised three children, Marsha, born in Louisville, Mississippi, Ronnie, born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Jeff, born in San Antonio, Texas. They were never afraid to go where the work was. She told many stories of riding a train from Mississippi to California in the early 50s with a very young Marsha in tow. She did put her foot down after one winter in Wyoming with a new born named Ronnie to care for. They moved back to a warmer climate shortly after that. Then a few years later, while living in San Antonio, a surprise named Jeff came along.

With a husband and three kids, you learn how to cook. Margaret was one of the best traditional southern cooks you would find. Another trait she kept practicing until just a few weeks before she passed away. Even in her 90s she rarely missed cooking a big Sunday dinner for her family. And her pies were a big hit at the church gatherings. Christmas dinners were just ridiculous, and she insisted on doing it all. And you best just get out of her way, or get run over in the kitchen. She truly found happiness preparing food and watching people enjoy it.

Margaret loved to watch things grow. She had a love of flowers and plants. She left her mark on every place she lived by planting trees and flowers and anything she could stick in the ground and feed and water. There are many tall trees now that she planted as just a seedling. The same can be said for her love of her grandkids Stephanie and Phillip, and her great grandkids, Kyle and Blake. She loved any chance she got to feed and nurture them and watch them grow and progress through life.

Margaret was a giver. She never stopped giving of herself to her children and her family. Whether it was food, or just a visit to check on one of her brothers or sisters, or their family members, she did whatever she could. And she never thought anything about it. She would tell you that was just what families do, they take care of each other. All of those brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews and family members went out of their way to check on her in her later years as well. Because that is just what families do.

Another one of her families was her church family. She was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church, and enjoyed being there every Sunday that she could. After Bill died in 2010 and then her son Ronnie passed away in 2012, the folks at Enon wrapped themselves around her like a warm blanket. She found a lot of peace there. Ronnie and Bill are both buried there. Margaret will be as well, right between them.

Margaret said many times that she had had a very full life. She had seen many places, and done many things. She never regretted the life she lived. Nothing ever hurt her as much as losing a husband, and a son, and a great grandson way too early. However, the strength she developed her whole life pulled her through it, along with that warm blanket of family and friends around her. As hard as it is, Margaret would want us to take away from her life and death the joys of knowing her more than the sadness of losing her.

Bobby Lee Black

 Bobby Lee Black, age 89, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Private graveside services and interment will be Saturday, April 25 at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Melvin Chase officiating. In order for the family to follow the COVID-19 precautions in place under Executive Order 1466 of Governor Tate Reeves, the service will be private.

Bobby was born May 17, 1930, to John C. and Sarah Elizabeth Power Black in Louisville. He was a 1948 graduate of Louisville High School and he attended Mississippi College and the University of Mississippi. Bobby was a deacon and member of many years of Louisville Presbyterian Church. He was a poultry farmer and the owner of Circle B Ranch.

Bobby is survived by his children: Michael L. Black and wife Debra of Austin, Texas, John W. Black and wife Kelley, Beth Edwards and husband Kerry, Julia Rhee Hankins and husband Glynn, and Stefan L. Black and wife Lori all of Louisville; grandchildren: Graham Black of Denton Texas, Calen Edwards of Jackson, Mississippi, Sam Hankins and Curry Black both of Louisville. He is also survived by several step-children: David (Lexie) Foster of Louisville, Debbie Givens of Camden, Arkansas, Donna (David) Hemphill, Diana (Lee) Brown, and DeLesa Mayo all of Louisville. He also leaves behind many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Bobby is preceded in death by his wife Janice Lynn White Black, his parents, Beverly June Black, and a step-son Danny Foster.

Memorials in honor of Bobby may be given to Palmer Home for Children, P. O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703 or to New Life Apostolic Church, 5637 Highway 397, 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.

Mattie Rene Hudson

Mattie Rene Hudson, 69, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Rush Speciality Hospital, Meridian, MS. Graveside service will be Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Center Ridge Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS.

She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Hughes and Selenia Steele, both of Louisville, MS., one son, Cedric Hudson of Louisville, MS.; three sisters, Janice Lee Coburn, Sara Maury and Earline Saulter all of Louisville, MS.; one brother, Lawrance Estes of Louisville, MS.;one God Daughter, Sharonda Triplett of Louisville, MS.; 6 Grands, Nieces, Nephews and other In-Laws, and relatives.

Funeral homes have been advised to keep visitations, funerals, and memorial services to the smallest gathering of immediate family members only.

By orders of CDC and the Governor's Order.

PLEASE KEEP THESE FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYS, AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.

Jerry Wayne Bell

A memorial service for Jerry Wayne Bell will be held at a later date.

Mr. Bell, 59, of Winston County, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.

A native of Thomasville, AL, he was a resident of Winston County for 33 years. He was a former worker on riverboats and tugboats. Mr. Bell was Baptist by faith.

Survivors include his wife, Annette Bell of Nanih Waiya; sons, Dennis Bell of Nanih Waiya and Hank Bell (Shannon) of Louisville; two grandchildren, Aspen and Elizabeth Bell; mother, Marie (Raymond) Newton of Thomasville, AL; father, Ernest (Dot) Bell of Greenwood, AL; sisters, Damita Bell Davis (Dwight) of Pine Hill, AL, Amanda Bell (Mike) Smathers of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Ronald Parsons (Hyong) of Dover, DE; numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

Mr. Bell was preceded in death by sister, Susan Bell Belchen; and brother, Donald Parsons.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to help with funeral expenses.

William A. Tucker Sr.

William Albert Tucker, Sr., age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his residence in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Vernon Methodist Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Becky Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at the church cemetery. Due to current events, the family requests that visitors follow all precautions that are in place under Executive Order 1466 of Governor Tate Reeves.

William was born June 24, 1939, to James and Ora Sue Kelly Tucker in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of Vernon Methodist Church of Louisville. William loved any outside activities including hunting, fishing, and gardening. He answered the call of his country by serving on an air craft carrier in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He also served in the National Guard during Desert Storm.

William is survived by his four children: Calvin McClellan of Philadelphia, Mississippi, Marvin Tucker of Louisville, William A. Tucker, Jr. also of Louisville, and Kelli Sue Tucker of Pennsylvania; and his cousin Laura Sue Roberson. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his four grandchildren: Hunter Worrell (Rusty) Calvert, Brandon Worrell,

Dareld-James “DJ” Tucker Reynolds, and Caleb Owen Tucker and two great-grandchildren Ruby Kate Calvert and Emmy Lou Calvert. He is preceded in death by his wife Jimmie Nell Tucker, his parents, an infant brother Jimmy Harold Tucker, and his brother Bobby James Tucker.

Serving as pallbearers are Brandon Worrell, Joe Lucy, Mark Covington, Randy Fulton, Scott Grabher, and Dennis Duncan.

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.

Sara Melton Starns

Sara Melton Starns passed away on April 19th, 2020 at her home in West, MS after a brief illness. She was 76.

Sara was born on August 22, 1943 in Lexington, MS to Perry and Louise Melton. She graduated from Castleberry High School in Ft. Worth, TX and later attended Holmes Junior College where she was a basketball cheerleader. She married David Starns on April 10th, 1964 and the union produced three children. Sara was a strong, devout Christian and a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Sara was active in her community and church where she played piano and worked with Friends of The Library in her hometown. She was preceded in death by both her parents but is survived by her husband, David of West, MS. She is also survived by her son Nathan Starns (Heather) of Hattiesburg, MS, daughter Bronwyn Robertson (Danny) of Jackson, MS and son Seth Starns of West, MS.

Sara never missed an opportunity to have her family near her and she leaves behind seven grandchildren (Abby, Mason, Maggie, Betsy, Tanner, Brister, and Eli) who will sorely miss their “SaSa”. Sara is also survived by sisters Mrs. Louise “Peggy” Bookout of Louisville, MS and Mrs. Melissa Stuckey (Clayton) of Pace, FL. She also leaves behind her only surviving aunt, Mrs. Roselle Lefferts of West, MS and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Porter Funeral Home of Louisville, MS but there will be no visitation. A private family graveside service will be held at Old Wheeling Cemetery in Holmes County, MS. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her memory to the Friends of the Library in West, MS or a preferred charity.

Rev. Dr. Joseph Akono Etua, Ph.D.

Rev. Dr. Joseph Akono Etua, Ph.D., 85, of Starkville, MS., formerly, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Dugan Memorial Home, West Point, MS.

Rev. Etua, pastored for more than Thirty Years, in Louisville, MS., serving the following Churches: Saint. James Presbyterian Church, Bethany Presbyterian Church and the Messiah Presbyterian Church.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 19, 2020, from 3 until 5 p.m., from the Funeral Home.

Funeral homes have been advised to keep visitations, Funerals, and memorial services to the smallest gathering of immediate family members only.

By orders of the Governor's.

PLEASE KEEP THESE FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS, AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.

Arrangements by Beck Funeral Home of Louisville.

David E. Bane, Sr.

David E. Bane, Sr., age 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, April 18, 2020, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Private graveside services and interment will be Monday, April 20 at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, with Rev. Tim Horton officiating. In order for the family to follow the COVID-19 precautions in place under Executive Order 1466 of Governor Tate Reeves, the service will be private.

David was born October 30, 1938, to Earnest Roy and Carrie Mills Bane in the Ford Community of Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville. David retired from his career with Southern Natural Gas Company. He enjoyed fishing and hunting until his health prevented his participation in these activities. He also enjoyed eating out with his wife, taking rides to nowhere, serving papers, and after his retirement, he really enjoyed his computer. David never a met stranger—he loved to talk and joke with others. He answered the call of his country by serving in the Army National Guard.

David is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Ellouise Chandler Bane of Louisville. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing three sons: David Bane and wife Apryl of Louisville, Jason Bane and wife Lisa of Madison, Mississippi, and Darren Bane and wife Lisa of Meridian, Mississippi. He dearly loved his grandchildren and one of his greatest joys was being “Paw” to his 10 grandchildren: Chandler (Ashley) Bane, Brooke (Reed) Wells, Brittany (Matthew) Wilson, Jordan Bane, Braxton Bane, Carley Bane, Brianna Bane, Haden (Cody) Davis, Allyn Edmonson, and Rossy Edmonson. He was also looking forward to the birth of first great-grandchild in September. David is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Roy Lamar Bane, two infant brothers, and two sisters Betty Jean Graves and Ilene Bridges.

Serving as pallbearers are Chandler Bane, Braxton Bane, Jordan Bane, Reed Wells, Matthew Wilson, and Cody Davis. Memorials in honor of David may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to French Camp Academy, One Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745.

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.

Emmett E. Reynolds

Private graveside services for Mr. Emmett E. Reynolds will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, MS with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. No visitation. John E. Stephens Chapel Funeral Services in charge.

Mr. Reynolds, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Winston County Medical Center and Nursing Home. He lived in Winston County all of his life. He worked at Georgia Pacific as supervisor and was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and gardening.

Preceded in death: Parents, Audley Ivan Reynolds and Gladys Parker Reynolds; Sons, Chuck Reynolds and Douglas Reynolds; Sister, Rebecca Reynolds; Brothers, Alton, W.J. and Grady Reynolds.

Survivors: Wife, Nancy Reynolds of Noxapater; Daughter, Sonya Reynolds of Pelham, AL; Son, Derrick Reynolds (Krystal) of Louisville; Sister, Margaret Holton of Lucedale; Brother, Ivan Reynolds of Noxapater; (6) Grandchildren, Kyle, Kayle, Amanda, Clint, Justin (Camie) and Jonathan (Amanda); (1) Great-Grandchild, Mattie Frances; Host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Leonard R. Copas

Leonard R. Copas, age 92, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be Monday, at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Glynn Barker officiating. Due to current events, the family requests that visitors follow all precautions that are in place under Executive Order 1466 of Governor Tate Reeves.

Leonard was born August 10, 1927, to Sherman Roosevelt and Grace Lee White Copas in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Louisville. Leonard served as a school guard and then as a self-employed painter; he absolutely loved to paint. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening but most of all spending time with his family. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing gospel songs. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army during World War II.

Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Judy Smith Copas of Louisville. He also leaves behind to mourn his passing two daughters: Judy Purvis and husband Bill of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Penny Forsythe and husband Greg also of Louisville. 

He is also survived by four sons: Ron Copas and wife Sharon of Blountville, Tennessee, Sam Miles of Louisville, Billy Copas and wife Lauren of Ackerman, Mississippi, and Shelby Copas and wife Alisha also of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw” to his 15 grandchildren: Bill (Heather) Purvis, Mark Purvis, Keith (Rizza) Purvis, Junior Ribling, Phillip Forsythe, Adrienne Forsythe, and Austin Forsythe, Jason (Gina) Copas, Shanna Greene, Hannah (Kevin) Ware, Brandon (Jenny) Copas, Justin Copas, Cody (Amber) Copas, Carly Copas and Maddie Copas as well as 23 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Shirley Parnell, four grandchildren Infant Baby Boy Miles, Hunter Copas, Chris Norris and Daryl Norris, his parents; and his sister Charlotte Britt.

Serving as pallbearers are Cody Copas, Brandon Copas, Greg Forsythe, and Butch Burns.

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.

Audrey Helen Tucker Eaves

Audrey Helen Tucker Eaves, 79, passed away on April 14, 2020 at the Beehive in Starkville, MS. She was a Retired District Coordinator for the Early Intervention Program for the State of Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Doyle Eaves; son, Kevin Doyle Eaves; parents, Carnet Clinton Tucker and Ruby Taylor Tucker; step-mother, Mavis Tucker; and brother, Terrel Tucker.

She is survived by her sons, Clint Eaves (Shannon) of Starkville, MS and Chad Lee Eaves (Amanda) of Meridian, MS; sister, Judy Crowson; brothers, Bobby Bowman and Taylor Tucker; and 14 grandchildren.

There will be a private family graveside service on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Garden Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: I.O.M.(International Outreach Ministries, P.O. Box 921, Starkville, MS 39760 (This money will go towards finishing a dormitory to house 20 homeless orphans in the Ukraine).

Margie Lavern White

Margie Lavern White, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020, in Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Kenny White, Rev. Jon White, and Dr. Mason Joy officiating. Due to current events, the family requests that visitors follow all precautions that are in place by Executive Order 1466 of Gov. Tate Reeves.

Lavern was born on December 17, 1947, to Vernon “Bud” and Christene Crowson Collier. She was a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. Lavern loved to go fishing with her late husband, Coy, and she especially loved her grandchildren.

Lavern is survived by two sons Michael White and Kenny White and wife Kelli both of Louisville. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Miles of Ackerman, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Nana” to her seven grandchildren: Jessica White Jewell, Jon (Kathryn) White, Noah (Taylor) White, Elijah White, Gideon White, Levi White and Luke White, and to her four great-grandchildren: Raelie Jewell, Easton White, John Parker White, and Lanie Grace White. Lavern was looking forward to the birth of her fifth great-grandchild, Riley Mack White, in June. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Coy White, Jr., her granddaughter Bethany Marie White, her parents, her brother Billy Collier, and three sisters Mary Anne Quint, Christie Magyar, and Faye Robinson.

Serving as pallbearers are Jon White, Elijah White, Noah White, and Gideon White. Honorary pallbearers are Levi White, Luke White, and John Parker White.

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.

Shelby Wayne Horton

Shelby Wayne Horton, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Forest, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at Welcome Chapel Jesus Name Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Horton officiating. Due to current events, the family requests that visitors follow all precautions that are in place by Executive Order 1466 of Gov. Tate Reeves.

Shelby was born to Carl and Lena Mae Horton on October 17, 1940. He retired after working 30 years in the Maintenance Department at Tyson Foods in Forest. Shelby enjoyed being outside and loved to fish.

Shelby is survived by his wife Gail Phelps Horton of Louisville; his step-daughter Julie Rowell-Barber and husband Jonathan of Forest, Mississippi; and two step-sons Glen Rowell of Franklinton, Louisiana, and Cody Espinoza of Sebastopol, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was his eight grandchildren: Sam (Ashley) Dempsey, Brody Dempsey, Jalyn Rowell (Boat Man), Lexi Rowell, LaLa Rowell, Karalynn Rowell, Wyatt Rowell, and Annalise Rowell; as well as his two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters Lila Jean Yates and Charlene (Bill) Webb all of Louisville and a host of nieces and nephews. Shelby was preceded in death by his parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Barber and Cody Espinoza.

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.

Joshua Conner Lovorn

Joshua Conner Lovorn, 14, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home in Wiggins, MS. Conner was born January 10, 2006, in Flowood, MS. He was an eighth grade student at Stone Middle School, and a member of Venture Church Stone County Campus.

He is survived by his mother, Amy Nunn Stampley of Wiggins, MS; his sister, Shaena (Dominique) Collins of Kosciusko, MS; his brothers, Michael (Gina) Deason, Jr. of Starkville, MS, and Joseph Deason of Kosciusko, MS; maternal grandfather, Donald Nunn of Ackerman, and paternal grandmother, Amanda Lovorn of Louisville, MS; niece and nephew, Jaylen Deason and Elliott Deason; paternal aunts, uncles, and cousins, Allan & Lynn Lovorn, Jenna and Parker Jones, and Allayna Lovorn; maternal aunts, uncles, and cousins, Chris and Donna Shea, David and Emily Starnes, Kole and Courtney Nail and Stella and Babe, Tanner and Nikki Nail and Kayson, and Chance and Dillan Starnes.

He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Lovorn; his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Lovorn, maternal grandmother, Brenda Nunn; paternal great grandparents, Dr. Everette Lovorn and Willie Mae Lovorn, A. Q. and Ruth Anderson; maternal great grandparents, John Mae Stevenson and Jewel Love Stevenson, W. H. and Dorothy Nunn; and a cousin, Kambri Nail.

Funeral Homes have been advised to keep visitations, funerals, and memorial services to the smallest gathering of immediate family members only. Please keep these families in your prayers. and may God bless us all. ONLY 10 PERSONS MAY ATTEND, BASED ON GOVERNOR'S ORDER. In lieu of this, a private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery on Wednesday, April 15th, with Rev. Tim Smith officiating.

Kenji Malik Hudson

Kenji Malik Hudson, 23, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Winston County Mississippi.

Graveside service will be Saturday, April 18, 2020, at 11 a.m., from the Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS.

He is survived by his wife, Aryers Bradley Hudson, his children; Kenji M. Hudson, and Skylar A. Hudson, his parents:Douglas A. Hudson and Mableyne Ingram Jones,also, his Step-father, Lonzell Jones; his paternal grandfather; Spurgeon Miller, brother, Douglas Hudson, Jr. and Sisters; Lonziya Hickman, Brittney Coleman and Shirone Hardin, step-sisters; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Funeral homes have been advised to keep visitations, funeral and memorial services to the smallest gathering of immediate family members only. Upon orders from the Governor's orders.PLEASE KEEP THESE FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.