Saturday, March 30, 2024
Hattie Lee Warren
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Jerry Carter
Mr. Jerry Carter, 75, a native of Arkansas who resided in Louisville, MS, passed on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The Taylor’s Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at noon at The Taylor's Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will take place at Eiland Cemetery on J Foster Rd. Taylor’s Funeral Home of Louisville is entrusted with the arrangements.
Janet Matthews
Janet was one of a kind. She loved with all she had. She loved to play canasta and spend time with her family. Our family was blessed to have her as our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. We will never be able to fill the space left behind by her.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Matthews Sr.; her sisters; Julia, Joyce, Vernita, and Maxine; her brothers, Steve and Larry; and her granddaughter, Staci Echols. Janet is survived by her sister Loyce; her children, Peggy Hollingsworth (David) of Morton, Mississippi, Linda Goodin (Tracy) of Virginia, Connie Bono (Tony) of Springfield, Louisiana, Ralph Mathews (Terrie) of Sulphur, Louisiana, Kevin Mathews, of Macon, Mississippi and Poncho Mathews of Macon, Mississippi; her grandchildren, April Sills (Roy), Joseph Hillhouse (Amber), Lamar Goodin, Samantha Goodin, Austin Bono, Micaela Bono, Kristen Bono, Ashley Cunningham, Taylor Cormier, and Destiny Ortego; her great grandchildren; Tyler Smith (McKinley), Colby Smith, Kristina Sills, Alyssa Hillhouse, Ryder Hillhouse, Melody Hillhouse, Eli Williams, Asher Ortego, Blaine Campbell, Wyatt Cunningham; and one great-great granddaughter: Kasei Kalla.
Serving as pallbearers are Payton Domanick, Tracy Goodin, Colby Smith, Tyler Smith, David Hollingsworth, Roy Sills.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Robert E. “Bobby” Clark, Jr.
Bobby was born March 1, 1934, in Louisville, MS, to Charlie Mae Garrigues and Robert E. Clark, Sr. Bobby was a graduate of Louisville High School where he served as student body president and a member of the LHS Hall of Fame. After attending Mississippi State University for two years he accepted an appointment at the U. S. Military Academy in West Point, NY and graduated in 1958. Bobby served in the 82d Airborne Division, on the DMZ in Korea, and as an instructor in the Ranger Department of the Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA. He was assigned to the Americal Division during his tour in Viet Nam. He returned to instructor status in the Math Department at USMA and finished his military career.
Upon returning to Louisville, the hometown he loved, Bobby was very civic-minded. He served as the director of the Chamber of Commerce, three terms on the Board of Alderman, and one term as Mayor of Louisville. He served as the southern coordinator of the American Red Cross and a member of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Gideons, Friends of Legion State Park, American Legion, and a Friends of the Library. In particular, he loved following the stock market, as he called it his “work”.
He was a faithful member of First Methodist Church, where he served in many leadership positions over the years. He was faithful in his Bible reading and the study of God’s word. He enjoyed teaching older students Sunday School and challenging them to grow in their faith. Family was his ultimate joy and to see them accept Christ as their savior. He loved his wife of 65 years, Sylvia, and all of his brothers, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles Garrigues Clark.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Duck Clark; a daughter, Camille (Keith) Ball of Madison, MS; a son, George Robert (Gwen) Clark of Noxapater, MS; a brother, Joe (Susan) Clark of Louisville; a sister-in-law, Gerry Clark; nine grandchildren, Mamie Clark (Kyle) Krebs, Carol Anne (Taylor) Bussell, Jackson Clark, Amzi Ball (Ryan) Johnson, Story Ball, Callie Ball, Iris Ball, Watson Ball, and Joshua Ball; and two great grandchildren, Jamison Krebs and Brody Bussell.
Pallbearers will be Jackson Clark, Watson Ball, Joshua Ball, Kyle Krebs, Sam Clark, Matthew Clark, Ryan Johnson, Taylor Bussell, and Hodgson Bookout.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Tommie Pearl Hamilton
Ms. Hamilton, 79, of Choctaw, MS died Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Tommie was a native of Winston County. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, going to flea markets, watching movies and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her sisters, Hilda Clark (Richard) of Philadelphia and Judy Parker of Noxapater; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ms. Hamilton is preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Vinnie Hamilton; sister, Patsy Hamilton; brothers, Terry and Jerry Hamilton.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Peggy Joyce Smith
Peggy was born April 8, 1939, in Louin, MS, to James Thomas and Frances Smith Greene. She was a graduate of Mathiston High School. She married Therrell Smith on June 8, 1974 and moved to Noxapater. She was the secretary at Noxapater High School for many years, and was a faithful member of Noxapater Baptist Church. Peggy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she adored. She loved to cook and share it with the family. Having played basketball in high school, Peggy was an avid basketball fan and loved to watch and follow her favorite teams.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, John Greene and Jerry Greene.
She is survived by her husband, Therrell Smith of Noxapater; a son, Steve Smith of Gluckstadt, MS; a daughter, Heather (Ryan) Parks of Noxapater; and four grandchildren, Kalie Parks, Canon Parks. Jordan Smith, and Jarrod Smith.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Smith, Canon Parks, Michael Greene, Wil Hudson, Terrell Smith, and Sid Massey.
Memorials in Peggy’s memory may be made to Noxapater Baptist Church, P. O. Box 251, Noxapater, MS, 39346.
Roosevelt Porter
Roosevelt was born to Pearlee Doss and Rosebud "Tug" Porter on Novermber 25, 1955 in Winston County Mississippi.
Roosevelt was a quiet gentle man. He worked as a handyman most of his life and he enjoyed working outside, especially doing lawn work.
Roosevelt leave to cherish his memory his son, Dewayne Byrd; brother, Jerry "Larry" Porter (Terri Lynn); sisters, Linda Faye Porter, Virginia Haynes and Edna Pearl Goss and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
John Eddie Laine
John was born September 6, 1958 to the parents of Tommie Laine and Elizabeth Orr in Winston County Mississippi.
John is survived by his wife, Sallie Laine; children, Jackie(Vontreal) Hunt and Jasmine Laine (Laterrious Arteberry); 4 grands; brothers, Smith Ingram and Willie (Sherrie) Laine: sister, Nannie Sherrod, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Jeri McAdory
Janice “Jeri” McAdory, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi, with her loving family at her side. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Antioch Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Conn officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jeri was born in Winston County, Mississippi, to Henry Cleve and Ila Triplett White on March 24, 1932. She attended Louisville Church of Christ and was a member of the Eastern Star. Jeri enjoyed being with people whether they were her family, close friends, church family or her Wal-Mart work family. After 30 years of service, she retired from Wal-Mart. She also enjoyed her cats.
Jeri is survived by her children, Vicki McAdory of Louisville, and Paul McAdory of Purvis, Mississippi; and her closest friend and neighbor, Dianne Mills also of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Momeo” to her five grandchildren: Debbie Fries, Sandy Guy, Deresa (Mike) Sanders, Winnie (Jack) Smith, and Vickie (Mark) Bounds; her 15 great-grandchildren; and her 21 great-great-grandchildren. Jeri is preceded in death by her husband, Charles McAdory; son, Mark McAdory; daughter-in-law, Edee McAdory; and grandsons-in-law, George Fries and Ray Guy.
Serving as pallbearers are Mike Sanders, Jack Smith, Mark Bounds, Mitchell Hall, Freddy Fulcher, and Danny McKay. Memorials in honor of Jeri may be made to the charity of your choice.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Angela Lucile Reynolds Spears
Mrs. Spears, 49, of Philadelphia died March 15, 2024.
Angela was a native and longtime resident of Neshoba County. She was a graduate of Noxapater High School class of 1993, and ECCC in 1995 with an Associate Degree, MSU in 1999 with her Bachelor’s Degree and acquired her Master’s Degree a few years later. Angela taught for 22 years at Neshoba Central High School until she retired in 2021. She loved gardening, painting, and doing Arts & Crafts and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Spears was a member of West Philadelphia Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Hilton Spears of Philadelphia; sisters, Deana Reynolds Cumberland of Philadelphia and Beverly Reynolds Clay (Tyson) of Scooba; step-daughter, Brookes Hardin (Mutt) of Philadelphia; step-son, Jay Spears (Becky) of Philadelphia; father, Billy Reynolds of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Maggie and R.B. Hardin, Dylan, Logan and Sarah Spears; nieces and nephews, Samantha Lucile West, Cynthia (C.C.) Cumberland and Brody Clay.
Angela was preceded in death by mother Peggy Lucile Baskin Reynolds
LaQuonda Marsha Kirkwood
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Linda Nell Edmonds
Survivors include daughter, Brittany Rowell of Sebastopol; sisters, Martha Anding of Union, Brenda McNeil of Coal Bluff, Norma Compton of Noxapater; (4) grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
James Hanna
James was born in Noxapater, Mississippi, to Conner and Evelyn Hanna on July 19, 1940. The family later moved to the Rocky Hill community in Winston County, where he attended elementary school at Rocky Hill School and met his lifelong friend Ronnie Woodruff. He attended Louisville High School and graduated from Nanih Waiya High School.
After marrying his wife, Barbara Callaway Hanna, and welcoming their son, Russell James Hanna, he started his long career in law enforcement. He attended Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center in 1966 and served Mississippi as a State Trooper in Union, Mississippi, until he retired as a Master Sergeant in 1991. He was then elected to serve as Newton County Sheriff from 1992-1996. After his retirement, he and Barbara moved back to the Rocky Hill community to help care for his elderly parents. In addition to being an excellent law enforcement officer, James was a loving husband—who thought he was the luckiest man alive to have Barbara— a loving, caring father to Rusty, grandfather to Andrew, and great-grandfather to James Duke and Judah. He loved his family dearly and was so very proud of their every achievement. James was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church, where he served the Lord after his move from Union. In addition, he was an avid sportsman, who loved deer hunting, especially with Rusty. He was also an excellent cook, who loved preparing the meat from his hunts. For many years, he hosted his church and his community to New Year’s Eve in his shop. James cooked the deer meat and his famous ribs, and everyone enjoyed a night of playing games, such as dominoes, and eating delicious food. He and Barbara also enjoyed traveling, and they spent many years traveling both on their motorcycle and in their motor home. They traveled all over the United States, but they always loved the Smokey Mountains best.
James is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Rusty (Lanette); grandson, Andrew (Mary Margaret); and great-grandsons, James Duke and Judah. He is also survived by his sisters, Barbara A. Hanna of Louisville and Kathy Johnson of Noxapater; brothers-in-law, Ricky (Rita) Callaway of Pearl and Winfred Keen of Union; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Conner and Evelyn Hanna; his sister-in-law, Dot Keen of Union; and his brothers-in-law, W. C. Callaway of Tennessee and Randall Johnson of Noxapater.
Serving as pallbearers are Steve Moore, Timmy Ming, Danny Heard, Britt Goodin, Conner Goodin, Keith Goodin, Hunter Goodin, Larry Walker, and William Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Albert Moore, Ron Davis, Ernie White, Ronnie Woodruff, Mark Herrington, and members of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and Retirees.
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.
Diana Gayle Breland Busby
Memorial services will be held for Gayle at Fellowship Baptist Church in Mathiston, MS on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with Bro. Todd Chesser officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM.
Gayle is survived by her husband, Walton “Demar” Busby of Mathiston, MS; two sons, Steve Busby of Mathiston, MS and Rodney Busby of Arab, AL; two daughters, Penny Doss of Grenada, MS and Sallie Bevels of Houston, MS; and four sisters, Peggy Easley of Mathiston, MS, Jennie Cooper and Tommie Vance of Eupora, MS, and Bobbie Dewberry of Louisville, MS. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville E. and Metree Breland.
Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children in Columbus, MS.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” Holman
Jacqueline “Jackie” Holman passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Trent Jaudon and Reverend Jay Murphy officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jackie was born February 20, 1966, to Jack and Idell Oglesby in Winston County. She was a member of South Louisville Baptist Church. Jackie worked for Nowell Funeral Home before she went on to work for Tyson for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening and planting beautiful flowers that attracted butterflies and hummingbirds. Birthdays and holidays were always very important to her and she always went above and beyond when a loved one’s birthday rolled around. She loved spending time with family and friends. Her greatest accomplishment was being a mom to her four girls and “Gigi” to her five grandchildren. From 2015 to 2023, Jackie won first place at Tyson and won numerous awards for her outstanding hard work. Jackie had the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile. She was loved by many.
Jackie is survived by her four daughters: Ericka Doby (Chris Auglair) of Sylacauga, Alabama; Jordan Sullivan, Morgan Sullivan (Ben Barrett) and Lexie Holman; and her father, Jackie Oglesby all of Louisville. One of her greatest joys was being “Gigi” to her five grandchildren: Presley Dill, Logan Harper, Mamie Jewel Phillips, Nathan Auglair, and Jack Allen Sullivan. She also leaves behind two sisters, Jan Hollister and husband, Dr. Jack Hollister, of Starkville, Mississippi; Tracy Reynolds Walker and husband, Wenton, of Madison, Mississippi; and Johnny Sullivan; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Idell Oglesby.
Serving as pallbearers are Steve Allen, Todd Allen, Randy Lewis, Al Massey, Allen Young, and John Albert Young. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Sullivan, Kenny Sullivan, Chris Auglair, Craig Doby, Blake McMinn, Trey Whitehead, Trent Whitehead, and Branson Baysinger. Memorials in honor of Jackie may be given to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital online at lebonheur.org; or to the Parkinson’s Foundation online at parkinsonfoundation.org.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Mary Elaine Kujala Sanders
Mary was born February 17, 1942, in Chicago, IL. She was employed by TRW Industry for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Sanders; and her parents, Fay and John Kujala.
She is survived by her daughters, Lindey (Sammy) Hill, Lori (Stefan) Black, both of Louisville, Lesley Robertson of Covington, TX, and Lisa (Nick) Schutz of Mundelein, IL a sister, Joan Brewer of Travers city, Mich; two brothers, John K. Kujala of Mundelein, IL, and James Kujala of Spooner, WI; seven grandchildren, Kendall Kompass (Kyle) , Jillian Schutz, Samantha (Matt) Sanders, Randall Robertson (Codi), Joelie (Matt) Mitchell, Bobby Robertson, and Curry Black and three great grandchildren, Lucas Mitchell, Rowen Robertson, and Conner Sanders.
Pallbearers will be Nick Schutz, Sammy Hill, Stefan Black, Randall Robertson, Bobby Robertson, Curry Black, Matt Sanders, and Matt Mitchell.
Memorials may be made to the Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o Mitch Sanders, 769 Harold Ming Road, Louisville, MS, 39339.
Marty Wayne Henson
Memorial graveside services will be held at New Haven Cemetery near Weir, MS, on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with Allen Simpson officiating. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 10:00 a.m. in the New Haven Baptist Church. Burial will follow at New Haven Cemetery.
Marty is survived by 1 son, Tyler Henson of Weir, MS; 1 sister, Gay and husband, Wayne Magee.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Annie C. Lagrone
Annie leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Walter Lagrone; her children, Contina R. Walker and Latasha Hoskins both of Columbus, MS., Justin R. Lagrone of Starkville, MS. and Nathan A. Lagrone of Noxapater, MS; siblings, David (NaTarsha) Walker and Eddie (Tomeka) Walker both of Louisville, MS.
Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Cornelius Nunn
Friday, March 8, 2024
Margie Robertson Gully
Margie was born on February 3, 1932, in Louisville, MS, to Wilbur Euin and Vera Ethel Stokes Robertson. She married Grady Edward Gully on February 5, 1949, Louisville, MS. Margie loved the Lord. She spent time praying and in His Word every day. Crocheting afghans was her loved language and she made them for all the people she loved. Her door was always open and you were always greeted with love, hugs, and a big bowl of Mamas’s Rice. Family was her whole heart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her siblings, Willie Robertson (Pearl), Herman Robertson (Frances), Floyd Robertson, (Gloria), Steven Robertson, Harold Robertson, Mavis Robert Hanna (Kenneth), and Marion Robertson Bateman (James Paul); a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Robertson; a son-in-law, Roy Louis Thomasson; and three grandchildren, Carrie Lynette Gully Byrd, Chad Edward Gully, and Gregory Miller Vantine.
She is survived by her children, Donald Ray Gully (Donna), Mary Juanita Gully Thomasson, and Randall Edward Gully (Diane); her siblings, Wilbur Euin "Junior" Robertson, Paul Barron "Bob" Robertson, and Maxine Robertson; her grandchildren, Robert Louis Thomasson (Missy), Kevin Edward Thomasson, Sonja Renee` Thomasson Neuschwanger (David), Michael Shaddox Gully (Jody), Jared Randall Gully (Nakia), Jordin Leigh Gully, Caleb Edward Gully and Joey Denise Gall (Joe); 44 Great Grandchildren; 9 Great-great Grandchildren, 24 Nieces & Nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews.





















