Minnie Mae Miller Triplett

Ms. Minnie Mae Miller Triplett, 84,  passed away on August 28, 2021. Visitation will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. from Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in New Zion M.B. Church Cemetery.

James Carson Ward

James Carson Ward died at home Saturday, August 28, 2021, after a short illness. James, better known as "Scoot" by his family and friends, was born in Louisville, Mississippi, on January 29, 1936, to Otha and Hilda Ward. James, the oldest of ten children, was a graduate of Louisville High School, and he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. In 1958, he married Carolyn Holdiness, also of Louisville, Mississippi. James was a welder by trade, and he retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Memphis, Tennessee.

James was an avid reader, and he also loved history. He was a caring and loving husband and a wonderful father and grandfather.
James is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son, David, daughter-in-law, Kathy, granddaughter, Rebecca, and grandson, Matthew; sisters: Gloria Joiner, Martha Nabors, Mary Sanders, Nancy (Billy) Quinn, and Tina Ward; his brother, Richard (Iza) Ward, and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Hilda Ward, sister, Edith Ann Kagel, sister, Rebecca Burgess, and brother, Charles Ward.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon at Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church located at 134 CR 944, Glen, MS 38846.

In lieu of flowers, memorials for James Ward may be given to the Chapel Hill Independent Methodist Church’s Building Fund. Ludlam Funeral Home in Iuka, MS is entrusted with the arrangements. You may leave online condolences to the family at www.ludlamfuneralhome.com

Marsha Busby Ellington

Marsha Busby Ellington passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora. Marsha was born May 17, 1956, in Starkville, MS, to Jimmy Steve and Juanita "Nita" Ford Busby. She was 65 years old and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Reform, MS.

Memorial graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at Antioch Community Church Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. Rev. Bill Hutto will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of all arrangements.

Marsha is survived by her son Lee Ellington (Leigh) of Ackerman, MS, daughter, Tanya Satterfield (Scott Cheshier) of Oxford, MS, sister, Pamela B. King of Ackerman, MS and two grandchildren, Devan Ellington and Presley Satterfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Steve and Nita Ford Busby.

Memorials may be made to the Antioch Community Church Cemetery Fund.

Jimmy Alexander

Jimmy Sebron Alexander, Sr., age 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Thursday, September 2 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 3 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim McDill officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Dry Creek Cemetery in Kemper County.

Jimmy was born May 15, 1934, to Curtis and Annie Mae Green Alexander in Kemper County, Mississippi. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. Jimmy began his career of metal building construction with Ceco Building Systems in Columbus, Mississippi, and retired as a foreman with King Metal Buildings in Louisville. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing, and farming—whether it was caring for his fruit orchard, vegetable gardens, or catawba worms. Jimmy was known in Winston County and the surrounding area as the “Pea Shelling Man” because after his retirement he purchased pea shellers and shelled many bushels of vegetables for others. He also enjoyed cooking the fish he caught and hosting a fish fry either for his family and friends or for the youth at church.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of almost 59 years Callie Hooks Alexander of Louisville, and his children: Nancy Berry and husband Richard of Lucedale, Mississippi, Robin Jones and husband Keith, Michelle McDill and husband Tim, and Jimmy “Bubby” Alexander, Jr. all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys is being “Pa Jim” to his 10 grandchildren: Michael (Mary) Foster, David (Vanessa) Elliott, Patsy Rogers, Adam McDill, Kyle (Kaci) McDill, Hope McDill, Christi (Jason) Richmond, Candace Jones, Trey (Kim) McDill, and Jessica McDill, as well as his 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Faye Ballard and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Jimmy is preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Southern, his parents, and his siblings: Janice Crocker, Parry Lee McDonald, James Alexander, Louis Alexander, Van Alexander, and Cleo Alexander.

Serving as pallbearers are David Elliott, Michael Foster, Adam McDill, Trey McDill, Zachary McDill, and Coty Stokes who is serving for Kyle McDill. Memorial donations in honor of Jimmy may be given to the American Diabetes Association online at diabetes.org/donate.

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.

Gary Alan Clark

Gary Alan Clark passed away at the age of 64 on Monday, August 30, 2021, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 1 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 2 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Becky Smith officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Rural Hill Cemetery.

Gary was born February 21, 1957, to Benny and Zola Steed Clark in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Louisville High School and a member of Middleton Methodist Church. For 16 years, he was a heavy equipment operator for North American Coal  Corporation. Gary was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and caring for his cows; but most of all, he loved his grandchildren and the time he spent with them.

Gary is survived by his wife Crystal Hatcher Clark of Louisville, and his children: Kristian Williamson and husband Matthew of Caledonia, Mississippi, and Chris Estes and wife Jena of Jasper, Indiana. One of his greatest joys is being “Pop” to his four grandchildren: Madyson Chamblee, Embry Grace Williamson, Peyton Williamson, and Alex Estes. He is also survived by four brothers: Lamar (Jamie) Clark, Jerry Clark, Keith (Kathy) Clark, and Billy Wade (Faye) Clark, his sister Sherry Clark, and his mother-in-law Carolyn Hatcher as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Walter Clark.

Serving as pallbearers are Matthew Williamson, Chris Estes, Marty Bennett, Wade Fulton, Danny Mills, and Trey Whitehead. Honorary pallbearers are Lamar Clark, Jerry Clark, Keith Clark, and Billy Wade Clark. 

Memorial donations in honor of Gary may be given to the American Cancer Society online at cancer.org/involved/donate or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org/donate.

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 Byrd

Mr. Roy Rogers Byrd, 79, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at his home in Batesville, MS, surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 4th, at Conn Family Cemetery in Louisville, with Rev. Billy Conn and Mr. Taylor Conn officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Byrd was born June 25, 1942, in Holly Springs, MS. He was a graduate of Holly Springs High School, and worked as a sales representative for Nabisco Co. for 30 years. He was a member of Graham Height Baptist Church. Roy was a long-time volunteer with the Enid Campground. He enjoyed sports, outdoors and fishing, playing cards, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Charles Callis Byrd, Sr; and a brother, Charles C. Byrd, Jr. H

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Ruth Keen Byrd of Batesville, MS; two daughters, Tammy (Billy) Conn of Madison, MS, and Cathy (Troy) Davidson of Memphis, TN; four sisters, Nancy Bailey of Water Valley, MS, Mary Hill of Ecru, MS, Martha Herridge of Wichita, KS, and Elizabeth Cullen of Red Banks, MS; two brothers, Michael Byrd of Holly Springs, MS, and Charles Byrd of Byhalia, MS; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Billy Conn, Taylor Conn, Trevor Davidson, Troy Davidson, Trent Davidson, and Frankie Thompson.

Larry Lamar Watkins

Larry Lamar Watkins passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Graveside services and interment will be 3 p.m. Sunday, August 29 at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery in DeKalb, Mississippi, with Rev. Hubert Yates officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi.

Larry was born August 9, 1944, to Jerry Lamar “Bud” and Myrtis Burnett Watkins in Meridian, Mississippi. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Larry was a 1962 graduate of DeKalb High School; afterwards, he graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Agriculture Education. Continuing his education, he also earned a Master’s Degree and a Specialist Degree from Mississippi State University. He was an avid Mississippi State sports fan! Larry taught Agriculture in the Noxubee County School District for 17 years and completed his 31-year education career teaching at Nanih Waiya Attendance Center. During his career, he was a sponsor for Future Farmers of America (FFA) student organization. After his retirement, he enjoyed watching westerns, drinking all the sweet tea he wanted, playing solitaire and dominoes, and caring for his goats; but most importantly, he loved being involved with his granddaughters and their activities.

Larry is survived by his daughter Margaret Brown and husband Jeff of Tupelo, Mississippi, and West Watkins and wife Melanie of Louisville. One of his greatest joys is being “PaPaw” to his two granddaughters Laura Leigh Watkins and Karley Watkins. He is preceded in death by his son Jerry Webb Watkins, his parents, and an infant brother Terry Watkins.

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Clark, Cody Clark, Paul Goodin, Johnny Hatcher, Greg McDaniel and Brian Ross. Memorial donations in honor of Larry may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org/donate.

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.

Joy Parkes Clark

A memorial service for Joy Parkes Clark will be held Friday, August 27, 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church of Louisville. Visitation with the family will be from 9-11. Joy passed from this life to the next on December 8, 2020.

Sue Bennett Fulcher

Mrs. Sue Bennett Fulcher, 95, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Beehive Home in Louisville. A memorial service honoring Sue’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 4th, at West Union Presbyterian Church, with Rev. J. Michael Vinson of Conway, AR, and Mr. Charley McCool officiating.

Sue was born May 2, 1925, in Louisville, to Ethel Clark Bennett and Samuel Leonard Bennett. She was a graduate of Louisville High School, East Central Junior College, and attended Mississippi State University. She worked for the Mississippi Department of Human Services (old Welfare Department) for many years, and as a bookkeeper for Mississippi Valley Gas until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of West Union Presbyterian Church, where she played the piano and organ. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member and officer of the Louisville Pilot Club. She was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother and her sweet spirit made her beloved by children, animals, friends, and family. She loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, and might.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leon “Pete” Fulcher, her parents; two sisters, Virginia Ward and Joyce Hull; and three brothers, Joe Bennett, Gilbert Bennett, and Dale Bennett.

She is survived by a son, Wade Bennett “Benny” Fulcher of Louisville; a daughter, Ellen Ishee O’Lonney of Roland, AR; five grandchildren, Jacob (Erin) Ishee, Slay Ishee, Jamie Little, Stacie (Rusty) Waites, and Lyndsey Fulcher; seven great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Jackson, Jaicie, Ollie, Khloe, Lilly, and Auden.

The family would like to thank Sue’s friends and caregivers at the Beehive for loving her and making her a home when she could not be at hers.

Memorials may be made to West Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Linda Hudson, 19005 Hwy 15 N., Louisville, MS, 39339; and Belkot Village Relief, Nepal, c/o Regions Bank, Louisville.

Travis Earl Davis

Travis Earl Davis, 69, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his home. Funeral Service will be Monday, August 30, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Travis Earl Davis was born June 27, 1952 to Lillie Pearl Walker Davis and Roosevelt Davis in Louisville, Mississippi. 

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Lillie Pearl Davis; his father, Roosevelt Davis; his grandmother, Savannah Walker; and one sister Eva Pearl Davis. 

Travis leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Shaneka Goss of Cleveland, OH., and Kanesha Trammell of Hampton, VA. one sister, Georgie Shell(William) of Louisville, MS., one brother-in-love, William Henry Dismuke of Louisville, MS., and a host of Grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great neices, great nephews and other cousins and family.

Willie Lee Smith

Willie Lee Smith, 67, of Chicago, IL., passed on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Chicago, IL. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 noon until funeral Hour. Beck Funeral Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

 
Willie worked at Wallace Computer Service and as a personal Trainer, before starting his own business, Willie's Health and Fitness Center in Elwood Park, IL.

Willie leaves to cherish his memory; his mother, Leama Banks; his step-father, Artis Banks; his sons, Jamal D. Robinson, Sr. and Zachery Smith

Wayne Lee Stockman

Wayne Lee Stockman, 54, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. He was born September 8, 1966, in Columbus, MS to Charlie Sr. and Lillian (Atkins) Stockman.

Wayne was a former floor installer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved spending time riding his Harley, woodworking, and with his grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 2:00PM at Friendship Baptist Church near Sturgis, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday August 27, 2021 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at Friendship Baptist Church near Sturgis, MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Sherry Black Stockman of Starkville; five sons, Mitchell Stockman (Tiffany) of Jackson, MS, Dalton Stockman of Starkville, MS, Matthew Stockman of Starkville, MS, Cody Hunt of Ackerman, MS, and Victor Hunt of Pearl, MS; one daughter, Angel Patterson (Chris) of Florence, MS; two sisters, Judy Ponder (Jerry Sr.), and Debra Stockman (Don); and three brothers; David Stockman (Sherry), Larry Stockman (Shirley), and Chuck Stockman (Kim.) He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Dayton, Abigail, Emily, Lynlee, Ellie, Asher, Finn, Dallas, Ryder, and Charleigh Rose.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerry "Rebel" Stockman.

Memorials may be made to the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

Willie Faye Dawkins

Willie Faye White Dawkins, passed away at the age of 102 on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her residence in Sturgis, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 27 at Beth Eden Lutheran Church in Louisville with Rev. Stacy Parvin officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow in Beth Eden Cemetery.

Willie Faye was born April 12, 1919, to Sammie and Lena Davis White. She was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church. Willie Faye was a caring, loving person who always put everyone else and their needs ahead of her. She enjoyed cooking for and visiting those in the community that were sick or needed help. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and yet, she loved her great-grandchildren even more! Her life truly exhibited her love for people and she was a true Southern lady.

Willie Faye is survived by her children: Betty Rhodes of Sturgis, Mississippi, Patty Peterson and husband Giles of Louisville, and Beverly Quinn and husband Larry also of Sturgis. One of her greatest joys is being “Mama Faye” to her five grandchildren: Glenn (Debbie) Rhodes, Carolyn (Dale) Dickerson, Thomas Peterson, Dawn Reynolds, and Tony (Donna) Jordan. She also dearly loved her 14 great-grandchildren: April (Ed) Friedhaber, Morgan (Summer) Rhodes, Betsy Rhodes, Ashley Hays, Lindsie Hays, Tonya (Andy) Darnell, Shena Dickerson, Brad (Brittany) Dickerson, Natalie (Philip) Beddingfield, Jacob and Jordyn Eldridge, Matthew Reynolds, Katelyn (Grant) Vandiver, and Ethan Jordan as well as her 17 great-great-grandchildren, one great-great-great grandson, and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Marshall Dawkins, granddaughters Marsha Rhodes Eldridge, sons-in-law Ralph Jordan and Charles Rhodes, granddaughter-in-law Melanie Peterson, great-granddaughter Kisha Hays, great-great-granddaughter Madison Nichole Dickerson, and her parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Dale Dickerson, Ethan Jordan, Tony Jordan, Thomas Peterson, Matthew Reynolds, Glenn Rhodes, Logan Rhodes, and Morgan Rhodes. Memorial donations in honor of Momma Faye may be given to Beth Eden Cemetery Fund, c/o Junie Fuller, 10866 Brooksville Road, 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.

Nita Miles Anderson

Graveside services for Nita Miles Anderson will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11 a.m. from Bloomfield Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Bishop and Rev. Lawrence Pool officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Anderson, 77, of Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 21, 2021.

She was a native of Nanih Waiya Community of Winston County and a longtime resident of Neshoba County. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include daughter, Teresa Morris of Louisville; son, Wendell Eaves of Columbus; grandchild, Lia Morris; sister, Judy Moffett of Macon; brothers, Charles Miles of Louisville and Michael Miles of Nanih Waiya; numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Anderson; son, Wesley Eaves; parents, Louis and Jenny Miles; grandchild, Ashley Linch.

Joseph "J. B." Griffith

Mr. Joseph Brown “J.B.” Griffith, 71, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Trend Health and Rehab in Carthage, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 25th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Franklin Smith officiating. Interment will be in Indian Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Griffith was born October 11, 1949, in Noxapater, MS. He was a lineman for 4-County Electric Power for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Pearl Smith Griffith and Joseph Bryant Griffith; and one sister, Sallie Vowell.

He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Biggers of Tupelo, MS; two sons, Bobby Griffith of Columbus, MS and Bryan Dennis Griffith of Eupora, MS; three brothers, Horace Griffith of Meridian, MS, Richard Griffith of Pontotoc, MS, and Joe Griffith of West Point, MS; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and special friend, Oretha Smith.

Pallbearers will be Bradley Griffith, Jonathan Edwards, Jim Palmer, Timothy Biggers, Corey Biggers, and Tyler Griffith.

Quentin Anthony Popec

Quentin Anthony Popec passed away at the age of 49 on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his residence in Beaumont, Texas. Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Friday, August 20 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi. A private family visitation will be the day of the service at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home.

Quentin was born April 10, 1972, to Ray and Linda Smith Popec in Chicago, Illinois. He was an avid sports fan and loved following the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls both in good seasons and not so good seasons! Quentin loved life, occasionally showing his comedic side. He was also known as a “Mr. Fix-It” because he loved “tinkering” with all kinds of things. Quentin dearly loved his family and being a Poppy. He was an Industrial Electrician who worked on commercial construction sites.

Quentin is survived by his wife Mitsy Collins Popec of Beaumont, Texas, and his children: Adam Popec, Morgan (Kelcey) Popec, Jasmine Popec, and Madison Baysinger. One of his greatest joys was being “Poppy” to his granddaughter Everleigh Baysinger. He also leaves behind his parents Ray and Linda Kaye Popec of Louisville, his sister Kelly (Todd) Eaves of Preston, Mississippi, his brother Scott Popec of Lumberton, Texas, and his in-laws Wiley and Beth Collins of Noxapater, and Linda Pettit of Kosciusko, Mississippi. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Quentin was preceded in death by his granddaughter Adeline Baysinger, Everleigh's twin sister.

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.

Bobby Sciple

The graveside service for Mr. Bobby Sciple of Scooba, MS will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 20, 2021, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, located off Jackson Highway in Scooba. Reverend Wilson Kendrick will officiate at the service. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Cockrell Funeral Home 3478 Jefferson Street Macon, MS 39341. (Masks are not required but are preferred at the visitation). Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 3500 Blue Lake Drive #225 Birmingham, Al 35243. Mr. Sciple passed away peacefully on August 15th at the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.

Bobby Sciple was born on September 18,1964 to Clara Dean Patterson Sciple and the late Ralph Sciple in Noxubee County, MS. He lived in Noxubee and Winston Counties as a child before moving to Kemper County along with his family. He attended West Kemper High School where he met and fell in love with his sweetheart, Melinda McMurtry. The two graduated in May of 1982 and were married on June 29, 1985.

Bobby learned to work hard by going to work with his father at an early age. In doing so he developed a passion for operating heavy equipment, and he became a very talented operator. His Dad helped teach him all the skills that he needed to be successful. Bobby was recently employed by The North American Coal Cooperation at their Kemper County Liberty Mine and the Red Hills Mine in Ackerman, MS.

Serving his community was very important to Bobby and it allowed him to make many life-long friends. He enjoyed serving as a long-time member of the Town of Scooba Board of Aldermen and he and his family were members of the Scooba Bar-B-Que Club where he served as President for many years until his passing. He was blessed to be a member of the Geiger United Methodist Church in Geiger, AL.

The top priorities in Bobby’s life were his family and his friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved making lasting memories with his children as they hunted deer, turkey, or spent some quiet time together at the “blue hole”. His greatest joy, however, was found in spending time with his grandchildren.
Bobby Sciple leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 36 years: Melinda McMurtry Sciple and their two children: Christopher Sciple (Meagan) and Christina Vernon (Kyle) as well as his mother: Clara Dean Patterson Sciple. He also leaves behind his brother: Jimmy Sciple (Lisa) and his sister: Peggy Sue Besse (Shannon) and his two precious grandchildren: Hadlee Hailey (age 8) and Miles Vernon (age 1).

Hargie Lee Hughes

Hargie Lee Hughes, 84, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, MS. Graveside Service will be Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 at 2 p.m., from the Louisville Memorial 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. 

Mr. Hughes, was born June 13, 1937, to the parents of Nathan Hughes and Rosa Jane Crosby in Winston County Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosie and Nathan Hughes; his wife, Mary Lee Byrd Hughes; one daughter, Ellen Joyce Byrd; one son, Cornelius Dale Miller and ten siblings. 

Hargie leaves to cherish his memories four sons, Lee Hughes, Rodrick(LaCanada)Miller, Terry Hughes, and Richard Lee Henton; two daughters, Ida Faye Henton(Willie) Sangster and Ruby Hughes; He also raised, Bernice Miller(Wes) Flor, Sammy(Inet)Miller, Betty Miller Cotton and Robert(Marie)Miller as his own; two sisters, Grosie Smith and Allie Bell Love; one sister-in-law, Arneater(Willer)Crosby; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren;(2) very special family friends, Evangelist Debbie Lee Love and Diane Shields Kelly and Family and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rosie Lee Childress

Rosie Lee Childress, 94, of Memphis, TN., formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN. Funeral Service will be Saturday, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home, with Visitation on Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Childress, was born July 3, 1927, in Winston County Mississippi to the parents of Holiday Carr and Rosa Bell Childress Turner. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Alan Childress and her son, Johnnie Lee Childress. 

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children; Willene Sowell, Roy Lee Childress, Thomas Childress(Betty), Nora Eddings(Sylvester), and a host of grand children, great grandchildren, great great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Joyce Mahia Young

Joyce Mahia Young, 72, of Cleveland Heights, OH., formerly of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Hospice of Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH. Funeral Service will be Friday, August 20, 2021 at 12 Noon from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Chapel Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Joyce M. Young was born on February 26, 1949 to Claudie Hunt and Joe Welch in Louisville, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claudie Hunt and Joe Welch; three sisters and two brothers.

Joyce leaves to cherish her memories; one daughter, Tammy Young and one granddaughter, Courtney Young; five sisters, Ruby(Charles)McBride of Weir, MS., Mary Thompson, Shirley(Leon)Welch, Yvonne(Casey) Moore all of Louisville, MS., and Dolly Burton of Philadelphia, MS. six brothers, Donnie(Elizabeth)Welch of Cleveland, OH., Leon Welch, Tracy(Mae) Hardin, Leroy(Judy)Owens, Thomas Eiland all of Louisville, MS., James(Kathleen)Welch of Weir, MS., and Timothy Welch of McDonough, GA; she also leaves to cherish her memories, a special friend, Bessie Love of Louisville, MS. and Waldena Garrett of Cleveland, OH. two aunts, Joyce Foster of Cleveland, OH., and Vera Jernigan of Louisville, MS;one uncle, Mac Eiland of East St. Louis, IL., and a host of nieces, nephews and other cousins and friends