Kimberly is survived by; husband, Cory Hudson; children, Jamarcus Triplett and Janiaya Hudson; parents; James Rush and Rebecca Rush; siblings, Terrance (Dyesha) Rush, Latoya Rush and Shavonda Rush; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Kimberly Jevonne Hudson
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Carroll Dawkins
Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jerry Allen officiating. Burial will follow at South Union Cemetery near Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home.
Carroll is survived by his wife, Shirley Kay (Wood) Dawkins of Colorado Springs, CO; his 2 sons, Warren Dawkins of Washington and Adam Kyle (Charity) of Colorado Springs, CO; his daughter, Angela Dawley (Chuck) of New Hope, MS; and his 2 brothers, Calvin Dawkins of Brandon, MS and Wayne Dawkins of Maben, MS. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Benny and Ruby (Wood) Dawkins; his 2 brothers, Leon Dawkins and Marvin Dawkins; and his 2 sisters, Myrtle Sides and Doris Thomas.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (help.dav.org)
Maxine Evelyn Mouliere Busby
Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.
Maxine is survived by her son, Chris (Lorie) Busby of Weir, MS; her sister, Robben M. Fontane of Bunkie, LA; and her two grandchildren, Payton (Abbigayle) Busby of Starkville, MS and Laken Busby of Weir, MS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie L. “Red” Busby, Sr.; her son, Johnie L. Busby, Jr.; her parents, Max S. and Catherine (Scallan) Mouliere; and her sister, Gayle M. Chotto.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Edna Maxine Baker
Edna, was born December 18, 1950 to the parents of Arthur Slaughter and Stella Mae Haynes, in Winston County Mississippi.She was preceded in death by; son, Marvin D. Baker; brothers, Victor Slaughter and Arthur Slaughter.
She is survived by; Husband, Marvin Baker; daughters, Evelyn Baker Yarbrough and Tonua Baker; 4 grands, and 3 great grands; sister, Phyllis Tolston, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and other relatives and friends.
Ronald James “Ronnie” Hurt
Ronnie was born June 24, 1962, to Tom and Josephine Davis Hurt in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a 1980 graduate of Louisville High School. After 23 years of service, he retired as a Senior Chief from the United States Navy where he was a Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GSE). Ronnie loved to ride his Harley motorcycle. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Tamara Hurt of Louisville; daughter, Heather Lorraine (Ryan) Hubert of Chicago, Illinois; son, Ronald James Hurt, II of Jacksonville, Florida; and grandchildren, Dean Hubert and Hannah Hubert. He is also survived by two brothers, William Hurt and John Hurt. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Thomas Joseph Hurt and David Pierre Hurt.
Memorials in honor of Ronnie may be given online to bibleleague.org or to samaritanspurse.org.
Services are under the direction of 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.masseyfuneralhome.net.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Georgia Ann Vickers Pritchard
Funeral services will be held at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church near Sturgis, MS on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Brandon Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Morgan Chapel Cemetery near Sturgis, MS. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS, and one hour prior to service time starting at 10:00 AM at Morgan Chapel Baptist Church near Sturgis, MS.
Georgia is survived by her husband, James Gully Warren of Sturgis, MS; 3 sons, Justin Pritchard of Starkville, MS, Matthew Warren and Taylor Warren both of Louisville, MS; 2 daughters, Misty Hunt of Sturgis, MS and Katlyn Warren of Louisville, MS; her mother, Joyce (Clark) Vickers of Sturgis, MS, and 2 brothers, Kim Vickers and Bo Vickers both of Sturgis, MS. Georgia is also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Sage Pritchard, Kaden Hunt and Kohen Hunt.
She was preceded in death by her father, Max Vickers.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society – Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge, 2615 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Jimmy Lee Wyatt
Jimmy Lee Wyatt, a beloved husband, father, and skilled electrician, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on Wednesday, March 21, 1951, in Oxford, AL.
Jimmy was a longtime resident of Philadelphia, Mississippi, where he built a life filled with love, dedication, and service to his community. He was known for his unwavering work ethic and expertise as an electrician, a career he pursued with passion and excellence. His commitment to his craft was matched only by his dedication to his family and friends. Mr. Wyatt was member of Mars Hill Pentecostal Church and pastored at Smallwood Pentecostal Church for several years. He enjoyed preaching the gospel, playing his guitar, doing woodwork and loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Judy Sisson Wyatt; son, Derek Wyatt (Brandi); grandchildren, Blake and Celena Wyatt all of the Mars Hill Community of Winston County; sister, Grace Dempsey of Louisville; brother, Howard Wyatt of Oxford, AL; honorary daughter, Pam Burks (Richard) of Philadelphia.
Mr. Wyatt was preceded in death by parents, Jim and Josephine Wyatt; sisters, Peggy, Anna, Patricia and Vicky Jo; brother, Keith Wyatt.
Pallbearers are Derek Wyatt, Blake Wyatt, Franky Goldmon, Bill Goldmon, Tim Manning and Greg Sisson.
Special thanks to Legacy Hospice and all the wonderful team members that assisted in his care.
Ludie Trosper
Ludie was born November 29, 1931, in Dekalb, MS, to Marvin and Ludie Vaughn Warren. She was a homemaker, and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Trosper; her parents; her brothers, V. Warren, J. R. Warren, Virgil Warren, Jessie Warren, and Frank Warren; her sisters, Thelma Boone, Edna Boone, and Ardel Thomas; and several brothers and sisters-in-law; and three sons-in-law.
She is survived by two sons, Danny (Karen) Trosper and Tommy (Desha) Trosper, both of Louisville; four daughters, Nancy Ford of Hillsboro, OR, Kay Mize of Louisville, Donna Carson of Meridian, MS, Brenda (Tim) Parker of Mendenhall, MS; a brother, Key (Linda) Warren and a sister, Maudine Trosper; grandchildren, Ericka Mann, Paul (Katrina) Trosper, Rachel (Heath) Robertson, Nathan (Mitzi) Trosper, Eric (Nicky) Trosper, Heather (Patrick) Charlton, Ashley Richardson, Steven (Lauren) Carson, Adam Carson, Haleigh (Nicholas) Kirkland, and Dr. Joshua (Jessica) Parker; and 18 great grandchildren, and another one on the way.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mitch Sanders, Virgil Rogers, Mark Dempsey, Jacob Johnson, Derek Eaves, and Dwayne Ming.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
David Windel Boydstun
David (or Windel to those he grew up with) was a man of faith, a hard worker, and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. The things that meant the most to him were his family, God, and service to his country. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family, and he was very proud to have served for 36 years in the Mississippi National Guard. He enjoyed teaching his Sunday School class and took great pleasure in anything related to the outdoors. He relished being able to hunt, fish, ride four-wheelers, and – later in his life – enjoy the scenery at Cade’s Cove and other national parks.
All of his life, David knew what it meant to be a hard worker. At one point, he was a partner in a local accounting firm, a commander in the National Guard, and owner of the Village Inn Restaurant and Motel. Serving in various leadership positions in clubs and organizations, he was able to be advisor, mentor, and friend to many around Louisville.
Visitation will be Monday, October 28 at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 29 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Dr. Jimmy Porter and Dr. Wayne Hill officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Harmony Cemetery in the Nanih Waiya Community.
Serving as pallbearers D. K. Boydstun, Jesse Boydstun, Lee Boydstun, Ronnie Boydstun, Gary Rogers, and Retired Brigadier General Tod Wall, USAF. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Henry Stokes; Dr. David Holder; T. J. Jennings; Bro. Junior Davis; Retired Major Wayne Hilliard, US Army; Retired Colonel Mark Smith, US Army; and Retired Colonel John Barnes, MS National Guard.
Memorials in honor of David may be given to the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org or to the National Kidney Foundation online at www.kidney.org.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Community Living Center at the VA hospital. We consider them an extended part of our family as they have walked through this journey with us, loving and caring for him.
Services are under the direction of 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.masseyfuneralhome.net.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Jaunita Carter
Jaunita is survived by; son, Kenneth (Jatonda) Carter; grands, Kenaeja, Krisheena and Kenneth Jr.; great grandson, Dominic and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Bonnie C. Mason
Memorial Services will be held for Bonnie at Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM with Dr. Danny Irvin and Glenn Mason officiating. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 10:00 AM –12:00 PM at Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Glenn (Brianne) Mason of Sturgis, MS; and 3 sisters, Peggy Upchurch of Jemison, AL, Shelley (Michael) Peusch of Crystal Springs, MS and Anita (Sam) Dana of Picayune, MS. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Everly Mason and Hayes Mason.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Mason, Jr., her son, Clay Mason, her parents, Ralph H. and Barbara Jean (Sudduth) Carpenter, and her brother, Randy Carpenter.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Floyd Ashford
Rose Helen Thompson
Barbara Bradford DeLoach
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Lillie Mae Macon
Al Turnage
Mr. Al Turnage, 92, of Brandon, MS, passed at Winston County Medical Center on October 18, 2024. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:00 am at Mt. Cannie M.B. Church. The interment will take place at Mt. Cannie Cemetery. Taylor’s Funeral Home of Louisville is entrusted with the arrangements.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Richard Ray
Mr. Ray, 66, of Philadelphia died Thursday, May 16, 2024
Richard was born in Neshoba County and had lived here his entire life and was a graduate of Philadelphia High School and Hinds Community College. Richard was a member of USMC and ended his duty in 1982. He was the gun room manager for several years at Philadelphia Gun & Pawn. He loved to hunt and ride motorcycles. Richard dearly loved his family and spending time with them. Mr. Ray was Baptist by faith. He will be missed by all.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanene Ray of Philadelphia; daughter, Jessica Emerson (John) of Louisiana; sons, Rod Ray (Dana) of Monticello, AR and Jared Burks (Nicki) of Noxapater; granddaughters, Zoe Burks and MariElla Ray; grandsons, Cameron and Chandler Emerson, Jackson Ray, Landon, Hunter, Tanner and Aiden Burks; sister, Pam Younger (John); brother, Warren Ray; niece, Kathy Berrier (Mike); nephews, David Taylor (Amy) and Kelvin Taylor (Keely); several great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Ray was preceded in death by parents, Rodney and Katherine Ray; sister, Barbara Taylor; sons, Wesley Taylor and James Burks.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Randle Kelley
Randle is survived by his loving wife, Mignon Helms Kelley of Mathiston, Mississippi; and his children: Jody (Jaimee) Kelley of Kosciusko; Danica (Jonathan) Steed also of Kosciusko; Chase Busby; Hannah Busby; and Grace Busby all of Mathiston. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw Randle” to his six grandchildren: AbiGail Brooke Steed, Kelley Grace Steed, Emma Kate Steed, Sadie Beth Steed, Merritt Jo Kelley, and Benjamin Lee Kelley. He is also survived by his mother, Bettie Warren Kelley of Noxapater; and sister, Lori Mills of Louisville. Randle was preceded in death by his father, L. D. Kelley, Jr.; brother-in-law, Payton Kevin Mills; nephew, Kelley Payton Mills; paternal grandparents, L. D. Kelley, Sr. and Gracie Kelley; and maternal grandparents, Henry and Carrie Warren.
Serving as pallbearers are Jamie Baugh, Ken Griffin, Hunter Luke, Tim Myers, Brian Rone, and Hunter Terrell. Donations in honor of Randle may be given to Massey Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Services are under the direction of 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.masseyfuneralhome.net.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Patricia Redd McClure
She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children, Lorie (Tim) Sisk of Purvis, and J.L. (Manda) McClure of Ackerman; her grandchildren, Miriam (Loden) Harris of Columbus, Noah Sisk of Purvis, Mary-Elizabeth Sisk of Purvis, Clay (Kaytlyn) Grissom of Eupora, and Chloe Grissom of Ackerman; and her great-grandchildren, Ryker and Emery Grissom.
A dedicated member of Ackerman Baptist Church, Patricia found a second family in her faith community. She cherished her Sunday School class, took great joy in the sermons, and was actively involved in church activities, always eager to serve.
Patricia was the heart of her family. Her love was expressed through thoughtful and personalized gifts that will be cherished forever, and she never failed to lift up her loved ones with words of pride and encouragement. Her warm smile, gentle spirit, and kind words left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Though her family will miss her dearly, they are comforted by the love she shared and the memories they will hold forever in their hearts.
Her legacy of kindness, faith, and devotion will live on through all who were blessed to know her.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, James Alvin and Eyvone (Thompson) Redd, and her sister, Susan Vaughn.
Funeral services will be held at Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Danny Irvin and Rev. Tim Sisk officiating. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held prior to service time from 10:00 AM –11:00 AM at Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS.
Memorials may be made to Ackerman Baptist Church in Ackerman, MS.