Joy Lynn Buford

Mrs. Joy Lynn Buford, 69, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Aurora St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. Graveside Service will be Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Mount Calvary Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS., Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Markeivus Antwane Jordan

Markeivus Antwane Jordan, 33, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at University Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Graveside service will be Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 2 p.m., from Centerhill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Eric Yates

Eric Lee Yates, 48, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at his home in Louisville. Graveside services and interment will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3 at Whitehall Cemetery with Rev. Heath Hillman officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.

Eric was born December 21, 1971, to Bobby and Mary Ann Yates in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Louisville. Eric enjoyed working in Retail Management and was always ready to visit with his customers. He was really a soft-hearted “teddy bear” who loved his nieces, nephews, and younger cousins very much. Eric was known as “Big Daddy” to most of his friends with whom he enjoyed grilling and watching football games. He was an avid fan of Mississippi State football and the Pittsburg Steelers.

Eric is survived by his parents Bobby and Mary Ann Yates of Louisville, his sister Rhonda Yates Walker of Picayune, Mississippi, and his brother Corey Yates and wife Amanda of Richland, Mississippi. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews: Laine (Michael) Nanney, Brooke Walker, Malerie Yates, Corinna Yates, and Abram Yates, as well as his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Eric was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Serving as pallbearers are Corey Yates, Abram Yates, Jason Wright, Jeremy Boler, Jason Carr, and Russ Nowell. Memorial contributions in honor of Eric may be given to Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Bobbye Barnhill

Bobbye Quinn Barnhill, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at The Gardens of Germantown in Germantown, Tennessee. Graveside services and interment will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Rev. Gary Caudill officiating.

Bobbye was born August 6, 1935, to Robert and Mary Bessie Reed Quinn in Louisville. She was a graduate of Bond High School. After graduation, Bobbye moved to Chicago where she lived the majority of her life and raised her family there. She loved to work and enjoyed time spent with her work family. Family was very important to Bobbye and she spent most of her free time loving and caring for her family. She also enjoyed listening to a wide range of music.

Bobbye is survived by her daughter Belinda Jordan and her husband Andy of Elk Grove Villiage, Illinois, and her son Brian Barnhill and wife Rhonda of Arlington, Tennessee. One of her greatest joys was being “Grandma Bobbye” to her grandchildren: Drew (Gena) Jordan, Connor Barnhill, and Bailey Barnhill; as well as her great-grandchildren William and Luke Jordan. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bobbye was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers: Jack, Bill, Charles, Kabe, Kam, and Kermin Quinn, and her sisters: Ida Mae Barnhill, Helen McGaugh, Ruby Wilson, and Rachel Quinn.

Serving as pallbearers are Brian Barnhill, Andy Jordan, Connor Barnhill, and Drew Jordan. Memorials in honor of Bobbye may be given to Crossroads Hospice, 1669 Shelby Oaks Drive, Suite 106, Memphis, TN 38134 or to the Alzeheimer’s Association.

 

Shirley Faye Goodin

Shirley Faye Goodin, 80, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Royal Care of Avon in Avon Park, Florida. Graveside services and interment will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2 at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in McCool with Rev. Bert Bryant officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until 10:300 a.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.

Shirley was born May 10, 1940, to Coy and Corrine McDaniel Quarles. She enjoyed working and loved her dogs.

Shirley is survived by three children: Kelly Beam and husband Russell of Morriston, Florida, John Goodin and Keith Goodin both of the Arlington Community in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Shirley is “Nana” to five grandchildren: Victor Gaucin, Robert Ellman, Carl Beam, Nathanial Beam, and Kayden Beam. She was also “Nana” to her three great-grandchildren: Victor Gaucin, Zay Gaucin, and Riverlynn Gaucin. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Burlon Goodin, two sons Jammy Thomas and Micheal Goodin, her daughter Connie Ellman, and her parents. 

 
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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

 

Rev. Fred Lee Love

Rev. Fred Lee Love, 80, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at his home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 1 p.m., from Center Hill Church of God In Christ, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Dean Agent

Funeral service for Ms. Dean Agent will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. John E. Stephens officiating. Interment in Old Pearl Valley Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 PM Tuesday til time for service at John E. Stephens Chapel.

Ms. Agent, 89, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Hilltop Manor Nursing Center in Union, MS. She lived in the Arlington Community for many years, moving to the City of Philadelphia later in life. She retired from Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services after 25 years of service. Her hobbies include spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gardening and flowers. Ms. Agent was a member of Beacon Street Baptist Church.

Preceded in death: Parents, Paul Lee Fulton and Matilda Mills Fulton; Husband, Erby Agent; Brothers, Eddie M. Fulton and an infant brother.

Ms. Agent is survived by (2) daughters, Delores White and her husband, James of Philadelphia and Betty Pierce and her husband, Eddie of Philadelphia; Sister, Pauline McNeel of Noxapater; (4) Grandchildren; (7) Great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Shannon White, Jon Pierce, Jason Pierce, Jake Harrison, Scotty Graham, Hunter Pope, Jack Pope, Hope Pierce, Gracie Pierce, Kallie Pierce and Makayla Pope.

Jamie Smith McCrory

Mrs. Jamie Smith McCrory age 35, passed this life September 25, 2020 at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 29th at Carson Ridge Cemetery, visitation will be Monday, September 28th from 5 – 8 pm at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Jamie is survived by her husband, Dave McCrory of Philadelphia; parents, Rickey & Donna Smith of Clarksdale, MS; sons, Noah and Stone McCrory of Philadelphia, MS; brothers, Rickey Smith Jr. and Christopher Smith of Clarksdale, MS; in-laws John and Tammy McCrory of Ethel, MS; grandfather-in-law, Bob W. McCrory of Ethel, MS and nieces Charlotte and Millie McCrory.

Jamie was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay Springs, MS. She loved cheering for her husband while he coached football and her sons in anything or sport they played. She also loved her dogs.

Memorials may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105

Easter Mae Curtis

Easter Mae Curtis, 90, went home to Jesus on September 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services and interment will be held at Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Mississippi, on Thursday, October 1 at 12 p.m. with Rev. B. M. Pittman officiating. The procession will leave at 11:45 a.m. from Nowell Massey Funeral Home. The family encourages everyone to follow COVID-19 precautions.

Easter Curtis, formerly Easter Mae Nicholson was born on April 20, 1930 to the late Lieutenant and Edna Pearl Nicholson in Kemper County, Mississippi. She married Otis Curtis in 1948 and planted roots in the Bronx, New York. To this union was born a daughter, Joyce Ann Martindale who she dedicated her life to.

Easter loved being around and speaking to her family. She enjoyed frequent conversations with her siblings and extended family members. In addition, Easter got her masterful culinary skills from her Mother and took pure delight in whipping up yummy meals and desserts for family and friends. During the holidays, the family really enjoyed her sweet potato pies, macaroni & cheese , potato salad and a host of other meals. Easter's creativity extended to making wigs, styling hair, sewing and crocheting. In her younger days, she was known for doing the jitterbug, which she truly enjoyed. Easter would smile whenever she would reminisce of going to social affairs with her sister, Matty and friends. In her later years, Easter loved watching soap operas like "The Young & the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful" with her husband, Otis Curtis better known as Otis D.

Easter was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma/great grandmother, auntie, great auntie and a loving friend to many. She leaves to continue her legacy: husband, Otis Curtis; daughter, Joyce Martindale; two granddaughters, Datra Martindale and Chante Martindale: grandson, Randall Martindale; three great grandchildren, Jalen Martindale, Eden Martindale and Brooklynn Martindale; three sisters, Mattie Haynes, Jean Harper and Carol Williams plus a host of nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Harper, Anthony Harper, Bobby Hickman, Randall Martindale, Huber Nicholson, and DeMichael Williams.

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Johnson Martin, Jr.

Mr. Johnson Martin, Jr.,78, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at his home. Services will be Friday, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the North Mississippi Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Kilmichael, MS. Beck Funeral Home Of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mary Janice Rucker

Mrs. Mary Janice Rucker, 68, of Louisville, MS., passed on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at University Medical Center, Jackson, MS. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later Date by the Family. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Lula B. Teague

Mrs. Lula B. Teague, 92, of Louisville, MS., passed on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Louisville, MS. A Visitation will be Saturday, from 11 a.m., until 2 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Wright

Virginia Juanita Wright, 96, went home to Jesus on September 21, 2020, at age 96.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21st in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville with Rev. Charles Rook officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memorial Cemetery.

Juanita was born April 21, 1924, to Edgar Shepherd and Willie Carter Shepherd in Louisville, Mississippi. Juanita was a dedicated housewife and mother.

Juanita is survived by four children: John B. (Sandra) Wright of Noxapater, Mississippi, Kenneth L. Wright of Louisville, Robert W. Wright of Cordova, Tennessee, and Ramona L. Schiefelbein and husband Larry of Franklin, Tennessee. Juanita was “Grandma” to seven grandchildren: Teresa Hart, Jaclyn Wright, Wendy Keith, Kyle Fulton, Timothy Wright, Jeison Schiefelbein, Johnnatan Schiefelbein and Juan Schiefelbein. She was also “Great Grandma” to Coral Starich, McKenzie Vanags, Emerson Hart, Logan Hart, Taylor Keith, Hunter Keith, Jennings Fulton, Landon Fulton, Colt Fulton, and Kadence Wright.

Juanita is preceded in death by her husband Harland Ray Wright, Sr. and sons Ronald Ray Wright and Harland Ray Wright, Jr.

Juanita was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She also served in the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star. Through the years, Juanita served in different elected officer roles.

Serving as pallbearers will be John Wright, Kenneth Wright, Robert Wright, Ricky Keith, Kyle Fulton, and Larry Woodward. Honorary pallbearers are Tim Wright and Cody Frey. In lieu of flowers, Juanita wished for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P. O. Box 1000 Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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.nowell-masseyfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Madison

Barbara W. Madison passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at her residence, in Brandon, MS. She was born November 5, 1957, in Macon, MS, to Fred and Carolyn(Sanders) Wolf. She was 62 years old.

Private graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Bradley, MS, 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Mike Sanders officiating.

Barbara is survived by 2 daughters, Valerie(Bryan) McCulloch of Brandon, MS, and Janice Curtis of Ackerman, MS, 1 son, Jon(Mariah) Madison of Huntsville, AL, and 1 brother, Jerry Wolf of Longview, MS, 5 grandchildren, Brittany Holifield, Caleb McCulloch, Chloe Fulgham, Robert Curtis, and Joshua Madison, and 2 great-grandchildren, Nova Holifield and Benton Holifield.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Madison, and her parents, Fred and Carolyn Wolf.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Fund.

Vicenta Martinez Yanez

Mrs. Vicenta Martinez Yanez, 61, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Baptist-Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, MS. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 22nd, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Father Darnis Selvanayakam officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Vicenta was born on January 22, 1959, in Queretaro, Mexico. A longtime Louisville resident, she and her family own and operate El Pasaje restaurant in Louisville. She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by ten children, Javier Munoz Martinez, Araceli Munoz Martinez, Noe Santos Martinez, Cecilia Santos Martinez, Salvador Santos Martinez, Saul Santos Martinez, Rogelio Santos Martinez, Monzerrat Martinez Yanez, Sandra Martinez Yanez, and Jose Vasquez Martinez; 18 brothers and sisters, Lucio Martinez Yanez, Bernardo Martinez Yanez, Juan Martinez Yanez, Elias Martinez Yanez, Pablo Martinez Yanez, Francisco Martinez Yanez, Amada Martinez Yanez, Sofia Martinez Yanez, Higinio Martinez Yanez, Julio Martinez Yanez, Federico Martinez Yanez, Jose Martinez Yanez, Antonio Martinez Yanez, Raimundo Martinez Yanez, and Pablo Martinez Yanez; and 15 grandchildren.

Martha Oswalt

Martha Oswalt passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020, at her residence, in Ackerman, MS. She was born October 24, 1938, in the Mississippi Delta, to Troy F. and Clara Mae(Ballard) McCarty. She was 81 years old. Mrs. Oswalt was a retired office manager/bookkeeper for Sam Oswalt & Son Construction Company.

Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Blythe Creek Cemetery in Mathiston, MS, 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Danny Irvin and Rev. Jerry Lawson officiating. Pallbearers are Kyle Oswalt, Cody Barton, Logan Black, Ty Martin, Kyle Aurell, Will Upchurch, Matt Black, and Nolan Black.

Mrs. Oswalt is survived by 1 daughter, Judy(Robert) Black of Ackerman, MS, 4 grandchildren, Kassie(Ty) Martin, Kyle Oswalt, Cody(Maggie) Barton, and Logan Black,
6 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way!

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Oswalt, her parents, Troy and Clara Mae McCarty, 1 son, Sammy Oswalt, 2 brothers, Billy McCarty and Bobby McCarty, and 1 sister, Nanilou Long.

Memorials may be made to Blythe Creek Cemetery Fund.

Bruce Wade McGee

Bruce Wade McGee of Meridian died after a long battle with cancer Sept. 20, 2020. He passed peacefully at his sister's home in McCool. He was 61. He was born August 16, 1959 at Choctaw County Hospital in Ackerman, the only son of Wilbur "Billy" and Linda Pee McGee.

A graduate of Weir High School, he studied Building and Construction at Holmes Junior College and Mississippi College. Bruce was a vital member of each school's football team. He was a lifelong builder, a hard worker who distinguished himself with an impressive career in home construction, and doing work for charitable organizations. He was an inventor, tinkerer, and thinker, and was awarded a patent for his 'ditcher,' used for digging construction footers, among other uses. He loved history and architecture, old tractors and machinery, antiques, and historical books. He enjoyed reading, travel and helping others.

Bruce was a Baptist, holding membership first at Beulah Baptist Church. As an adult he has been associated with several congregations in his places of residence, including First Baptist Church of Meridian, where he attended faithfully. His Christian faith remained the core of his life to the end. His character and integrity in business and in his personal life were unmatched. He was considered "son" and "brother" by many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur McGee; and his mother, Linda. He is survived by four sisters: Vicky (Ronnie) Newman of Greenback, TN; Judy (David) Campbell of Cocoa, FL; Debra (Hayes Jr.) Wade of McCool, and Brenda (Ken) Smith of Hernando; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as many longtime friends.

Funeral services will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 2:30 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Pavilion. Coleman's Funeral Home in Ackerman will be presiding. Dr. Leon Ballard will be officiating.

Rev. Smith Whiteside

Rev. Smith Whiteside, 102, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Beehive Home in Louisville. Graveside services and interment will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 20th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Tom Potter officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Rev. Whiteside was born January 12, 1918, in Myrtle, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Myrtle High School, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Blue Mountain College, and studied at Emory University. He was a retired United Methodist minister, having pastored churches in north Mississippi for over 50 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the Mississippi United Methodist Conference.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Vivian Whiteside; his parents, Nannie and Ellis A. “Mac” Whiteside; two grandchildren, Shan Whiteside and Aron Whiteside; and one great grandchild, Garret Glenn Hughes.

He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia (E.L.) Vowell of Louisville, and Diane (Larry) Kelly of Itta Bena, MS; two sons, Bob (Sallie) Whiteside of Starkville, MS, and Hugh (Anita) Whiteside of Louisville; 11 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Russ Whiteside, Todd Vowell, Brent Whiteside, Bradley Kelly, and Larry Kelly, Jr.

Lue Willie Harden

Mrs. Lue Willie Harden, 93, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Oktibbeha County Medical Center, Starkville, MS. Graveside service will be Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Forest Combest

Forest Combest, 70, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at the North Mississippi Medical Center, Eupora, Mississippi. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at 11 a.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.