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Lester was born December 9, 1966 to the parents of Lizzie Dell and Cliston Triplett.
Lester leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Monoca Arterberry of Union, MS. and Victoria Bracy of Houston, MS. two sisters, Carol Triplett of New Orleans, LA and Brenda Triplett of Louisville, MS; one brother, James Wess Triplett of Louisville, MS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.
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Mary was born on April 14, 1955, in Louisville to Lumus and Lena Pearl Mitchell. Her life was completely altered at the age of 25 when she met her Savior in 1980. She continued to reside in Louisville for three years, working, studying to learn more about Jesus, helping others, and driving some of the sweet elders to revival services every week. She dedicated her life to making sure people had the same opportunity to meet the One who had changed her life. She felt the urgent call of God on her life to become a missionary to Mexico. In 1983, she moved there and dedicated the next 42 years of her life serving the Lord with the people there.
She labored, loved people without limits, witnessed the miraculous, served in every capacity, and built five self-sustaining churches. She was a minister to the needs of her people. She was a mentor that trained and taught men and women who could lead as faithful pastors and dedicated teachers to those churches she was responsible for building. She would make trips back into the States only to gain support for the work in Mexico. She wanted no credit for anything that was taking place. She gave all the glory and honor to her Savior, Jesus Christ. Loving people and desiring to see their lives changed was her goal.
She was loved by countless people. She made a lasting impact on every life she encountered. One only has to hear and see the reaction to their precious Mary, by her family from Mexico, to understand what an impact she made in their lives. Jesus was the only reason she existed, but oh, what a reason!
She remained in Mexico until September 18, 2025, when health problems would no longer allow her to stay. Even in the last week and a half of her life, she remained a leader and an encourager to all those around her. She remained “steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord”. She knew her labor was not in vain.
To know her was to encounter the love of Jesus on full display. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary is survived by her sister Jeannie Johnson and her brother Jack Mitchell; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. Memorials in honor of Mary may be given to Mary Mitchell Missions, 289 Sulphur Springs Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
Tiffanie was born July 31, 1970, to Bubby and Cathen Stokes Rogers in Louisville, Mississippi. She devoted much of her life to children, both her own and those she cared for while working at The Tot Spot in the Nanih Waiya Community. Tiffanie loved taking care of “her babies” and had a special way of making kids feel loved, safe, and cherished. She loved being outdoors, whether it was foraging for mushrooms or just enjoying the beauty of nature. Cooking was one of her greatest joys—whether she was preparing meals for her family, experimenting with her foraged finds, or savoring her favorite Diet Coke. Trips with her grandchildren, especially little outings to Dollar General, were some of her most treasured times.
Above all, Tiffanie adored her parents, children, and grandchildren.Tiffanie is survived by her children: Anna Kathrine Reyes (Eduardo) of Hoover, Alabama; Shelby White (Nick Brown) of Florence, Mississippi; Cami Kinney (Duncan) of Kosciusko, Mississippi; and Jonathan Goodin of Saltillo, Mississippi; and her step-children, Destinee Bryan (Adam) and Isaac Storey all of Philadelphia, Mississippi. She is also survived by her loving parents, Bubby and Cathen Rogers; and her siblings, Jeff Rogers, Natasha Rogers, and Will Rogers. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny” to her three grandchildren: Ethan Boulware, Dominic Reyes, and Enzo Reyes. Tiffanie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Algie and Pearl Rogers and her maternal grandparents, Woodard and Velma Stokes.
Serving as pallbearers are Jon Goodin, Jeff Rogers, Will Rogers, Ethan Boulware, Duncan Kinney, Eduardo Reyes, and Nick Brown. Memorials in honor of Tiffanie may be given to The Tot Spot Daycare, 4684 Highway 397, Louisville, MS 39339.
Stephen was born April 14, 1960 to the parents of Roosevelt Bates and Mabel Triplett Bates in Winston County Mississippi.
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt and Mabel Bates; grandchild, Grandrain Bates; siblings, Charles E. Bates, Robert L. Bates, Samuel Bates, Travis Bates and Edna Bates.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Verneatha Bates; children, Steven G. Bates, Walter Bates and Dedrick D. Bates (Whitney); 8 grandchildren; siblings, Lee Elma Bates, Charlena Ball and Roy Lee Bates; a host of nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and family.
Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Nadine Eaves Culpepper and Hazel Eaves Flake, and her brother Billy Joe Eaves.
She is survived by her loving husband Junior, her daughter Jackie Tehan (Tom) , her son Danny Frazier (Stephanie); grandchildren Brian Tehan (Jennifer), Alan Tehan (Michelle), Lee Tehan (Lauren), Brandon Frazier (Anna), Tyler Frazier and Aubreyanna Allstot Frazier; great-grandchildren Logan Tehan, Hannah Tehan, Hollise Tehan, Houston Tehan, Brayden Frazier, Drew Tehan, Brennen Frazier, Corbin Tehan and Max Tehan; her sister Susie Eaves Holder, her brother Harley Eaves (Janie), brother-in-law Ralph Frazier (Melnee), sisters-in-law Patsy Frazier Sanders and Carol McLeod Frazier and many nieces and nephews.
Katherine’s family would like to say a very special thank you to Bobbie Triplett, who she loved and looked forward to seeing every day, to Quality Hospice and their wonderful family of caring professionals (especially Melanie Keiff, Kaitlyn Shoens and Alex Rosales) and to Barbara Miller from Vital Respite Care.
Visitation will be Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5 - 7 pm and Saturday September 13, 2025, from 10 - 11 am at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Funeral service will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11 am in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brandon Frazier officiating assisted by Bro. Allen “Bubba” Eaves. Following the service, burial will be at Sunrise Cemetery on Highway 15 South in Noxapater, Mississippi.
Gene was born April 30, 1952, to James Wesley Clay and Elsie Elizabeth Wood Clay in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a faithful member of Indian Springs Assembly of God Church. A gifted musician, Gene enjoyed playing the guitar and piano and his musical talents were a blessing to many. For years, he faithfully played bass guitar at church ministering to others through his music. He enjoyed listening to music with the Beach Boys being his favorite group. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed spending time in nature, whether alone in the stillness of the woods or casting a line with loved ones by his side. Above all, Gene dearly loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan, always in the stands, cheering them on in all their activities. His love for sports, especially basketball, ran deep, and he passed that passion down to his grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his high school sweetheart who has been his loving wife for 54 years, Sherry Drury Clay, and daughters, Amy (Chet) Wilkes and Kayla (John Damon) Snow all of Noxapater. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw Gene” to his grandchildren: Madelyn Wilkes, Nona Wilkes, Wes Snow, and Lilah Snow. He is also survived by his sister, Sue Clay Ward (Billy “Rabbit”) as well as his nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jimmy Clay; and his sister, Janie Persons.
Serving as pallbearers are Tim Boatner, Michael Bowers, Joe Crawford, Donovan Dempsey, Randy Mays, and Johnny Palmer. Memorials in honor of Gene may be given to Indian Springs Cemetery Fund, 301 Mt. Calvary Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
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Phyllis was born July 17, 1957 to the parents of Samuel Washington Moore and Addie Mae Crosby Moore in Winston County Mississippi.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Addie Mae Moore; child, Latonya Bates; siblings, Willie Mae Jordan, Luscious Williams and Samuel Moore.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Roy Lee Bates; son, Rashad Bates; 7 Grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Lula Moore, Hazel Ford (Keith), Linda Triplett, Ida Mae Phillips, Willie B Moore (Gwen) and Benny Earl Moore (Ora); nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and family.
Born July 5, 1944, in Winston County, Mississippi, David was the son of Charlie Reed and Flora Blancey Reed. He grew up in Noxapater and settled for a farm and gardening life. In the 10th grade, David fell in love with his beautiful wife of 61 years, Mary Genelle Parker Reed.
David Reed from day one had a natural gift of how things worked and should be repaired. This led to a 10-year career with Taylor Machine Works, followed by a role as Maintenance Supervisor at Georgia Pacific Chemical Plant from where he retired. It was joked that the day he retired he went straight to his barn and shop and visited both daily for his remaining years.
David loved many things—farming, hunting—but most importantly, he loved his Lord. He and his wife Mary were most recently called the Pillars of First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater where David served as Deacon and he served on the Board of Directors for Sunrise Cemetery Association with First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater. David was also the go-to source for young men who wanted to be told nothing short of the truth about life and God.
However, the joy of David’s life was the family he and Mary built. They had three children he loved with all he had: Tammy Reed (Doug) Thomas of Noxapater, Michael David (Michelle) Reed of Hamilton, Alabama, and Charlie Jay Reed of Birmingham, Alabama.
The stern-to-the-core man melted at the sight of any of his family and everyone knew the biggest smile you could get out of David was mentioning his family. Never did he miss a chance to tell them life lessons and exactly what was needed to be successful in life and that provided every component necessary to ensure (and require) that all three of his children graduated college. This was not negotiable, and the kids knew.
One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his six grandchildren: Tiffany Thomas (Adam) Byrd, Cassie Thomas (Tyler) Wells, Austin Reed, Cole Reed, Ross Reed, and Lake Reed, as well as his four great-grandchildren: Joy and Beau Byrd and Devin and Davey Wells. He is also survived by three sisters: Mildred Goodin of Noxapater, Patsy Webb also of Noxapater, and Martha McArthur of Louisville; special friends, Autry Rutledge of Noxapater and Bill Cole of Columbus, Mississippi; in addition to a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charles Reed.
Serving as pallbearers are Austin Reed, Cole Reed, Ross Reed, Mark Goodin, Stephen Goodin, and Chris Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Lake Reed, Doug Thomas, Chris McArthur, Bill Cole, and Autry Rutledge. Memorials in honor of David may be given to First Pentecostal Church of Noxapater, 7126 Garrigues Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
The Reed family would like to thank caregivers Melanie and Catina for the compassionate care David received.
Everyone knew where you stood with David Reed, where he stood with God, and today rest knowing he is standing with God. Amen
Millard was born October 16, 1933, to William and Gertrude Pierce DePriest in Oregon County, Missouri. He leaves a legacy of love for God, family and his neighbor. He loved the privilege to gather with his family to worship and sing to the Lord Jesus Christ. His greatest joy was seeing his grandson grow into a wonderful man and add two outstanding great-grandsons to carry on that legacy. He was an avid sportsman in the field of upland birds and turkey hunting, always enjoying the camaraderie with his family and friends.
Millard is survived by his daughter Jana Larson and husband Kevin, daughter-in-law Meg DePriest, grandson Dustin DePriest (Katie) and great-grandsons Dax and Briggs DePriest. He is also survived by a sister, Vera. Millard was preceded in death by his wife, Dot, of sixty years and son John along with his parents, six brothers and two sisters.
Serving as pallbearers are Dustin DePriest, Ethan Halfacre, Jody Blumenfeld, Keith DePriest, Niles Peterson, and Tyler Peterson.
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