Dee Luke Wright

Mr. Dee Luke Wright, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 9th, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Damon Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lera Jean Coleman Crawford McCarthy

 Lera Jean Coleman Crawford McCarthy, 88, left this earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2024. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. January 8, 2025, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 259 Miramar Beach Drive, Miramar Beach, Florida where memorial services will be held. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be the day of the service at Massey Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Graveside services and interment will be 11 a.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 6110 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, Section 19, Lot 577, 2nd SE corner.

Jean was born to Estelle Richards Coleman and Bilbo Coleman on March 4, 1936, in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. She graduated from Sturgis High School at the top of her class and chose to go to Greenwood Leflore Nursing School in Greenwood, Mississippi. After becoming a nurse, Jean was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson. There she continued her education throughout her more than 40 years of employment, earning many degrees and awards. During the Vietnam War, she joined the Mississippi Air National Guard as a flight nurse transporting wounded veterans from overseas.

After retiring from the VA, she moved to Miramar Beach, Florida, where she became very active in seeing to the grounds of her church. She worked at the church garden up until two months before her death. She was a Master Gardner and Daylilies were her favorite flower.

Jean is survived by her son, Guy Crawford; daughters-in-law, Robin Crawford and Meredith Beasley; stepdaughter, Billie MacDonald and Bill’s children. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Dylan Crawford, Devon Crawford, Gracie Crawford, Melissa Crawford; and great-grands, Penny June and Ivy Jane. Jean is also survived by her brother, Travis Coleman and his wife, Martha; sister, Peggy Wallace; sister-in-law, Diane Coleman; many nieces and nephews and their extended families.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bernard Crawford; son, Ben Crawford; grandson, Olen Crawford; stepson, Jimmy Crawford and Jimmy’s son; husband, Bill McCarthy; Bill’s daughter, Mary; sister, Kate Coleman Brunt Hood; brother, Ronald D. Coleman; nephew, Stacy Brunt; brothers-in-law, Billy Brunt, Jim Hood and Kenneth Clyde Wallace.

Hershel Elliott Rogers

Hershel Rogers, age 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence in Louisville, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 5 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Reverend Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Plattsburg Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi.

Hershel was born August 15, 1940, to Quinton and Dwight Kemp Rogers in Winston County. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Hershel was an avid reader and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Hershel is survived by his daughter, Bettie Lewis (David) of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Grand Paw” to his grandson Chad Lewis. He also leaves behind his sister, Becky Wright (Billly) of Starkville, Mississippi, his brother, Ronald Dale Rogers of Vicksburg, Mississippi, his sister-in-law, Helen Rogers, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by wife Irene Rogers; his parents; and his brother, Wendell Rogers.

Serving as pallbearers are Chad Lewis, Austin Truhett, and Drew Jones.

John Lewis Loving

 

John Lewis Loving, 70, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date by the Family. 

John is survived by;  children, Tameka (Antawan) Holmes and Johnny Maurice Loving; grandchildren, Ambrielle Holmes, Joshua Holmes and Alexander Holmes; siblings, aunt, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Donny Burkes Todd

Donny Burkes Todd, 78, passed peacefully on to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Donny was born on November 24, 1946, to Howard Lamar and Mary Evon Todd in Louisville, MS. As a teen in Louisville, Donny excelled in sports, particularly basketball. Devoting much time and effort to this passion, he made lifelong friends out of countless teammates and coaches. Long after he hung up his basketball high-tops, he continued to be an avid sports fan and had a photographic memory for sports statistics that led to innumerable earnest conversations with friends and family about his favorite topic, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. For much of his life, Donny was a loyal Bulldog fan who, without fail, always optimistically proclaimed “they have real potential this year.” Through countless tailgates and football and basketball games with precious friends and family, he instilled this love for the Bulldogs into his girls who both hold degrees from his beloved university.

Donny graduated from Louisville High School in 1965. Following his graduation from East Central Junior College in 1967, he matriculated to Mississippi State University where he developed his passion for Bulldog athletics. After completing his academic career, he had the opportunity to work out west “on the pipeline” and always spoke fondly of the people he met and the adventures he had in what he called “the most beautiful” place he had ever been. He met the love of his life, Kay Arnett, also a Louisville native, and they married at Poplar Flat Baptist Church on November 4, 1972. Donny went to work at Taylor Machine Works where he would remain a decades-long steadfast employee until his retirement in July of 2017. He served his country faithfully as a National Guardsman and Reserve officer and was deployed to active service during Desert Storm where he spent months with his unit in Fort Hood, TX, away from his adoring family.

As passionate as he was about watching and talking about sports and spending time with his much-loved girls, Donny’s love for Jesus and the church was forefront. A devout Christian, he made sure to have his family present every time the church doors were open. He served many years as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at South Louisville Baptist Church where he raised his family. In later years, he worshipped and also served leadership roles at Poplar Flat Baptist Church. He spent a lot of his free time studying God’s Word preparing his Sunday school lessons and always gave the most heartfelt, genuine prayers whether in public or privately with his beloved family. His love for the church and passion for the Gospel touched many lives.

A faithful and devoted husband for 52 years, Donny leaves behind his sweetheart, Kay Arnett Todd (Ridgeland, MS). He was the dearest and most patient “girl dad” to his daughters, Dr. Misty Sharp (Jason) of Columbus, MS, and Ginger Gorman (Shane) of Madison, MS. After raising two independent and strong-willed daughters, Donny was immensely proud of his five precious grandsons, Todd and Parker Sharp and Griffin, Grant, and Tanner Gorman. He was a supportive and loving father and grandfather, and they are all devastated at the loss of their mentor and patriarch. Additional survivors include his siblings, Bobby Todd (the late Jo Helen) of Louisville, Cindy Todd and Karey Todd, both of Philadelphia and his siblings-in-law, Dr. William Arnett (Delores) of Madison, Wayne Arnett of Brandon, and Carolyn Varner (Robert) of Madison as well as a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. His daughters are eternally grateful for the compassion, friendship, and care selflessly given to their father by their Uncle William during the last two years of his life. Donny is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mary Evon Todd and sister-in-law, Jo Helen Todd.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, January 3 at Massey Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation the day of the service at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. A going-home celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4 at Poplar Flat Baptist Church in Louisville.

Willie Lee Ingram

Willie Lee Ingram, 75, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Saint Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12:00 until funeral time.  Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Willie was born August 11, 1949 to the parents of Jasper Ingram and Pearline Nolan Ingram in Winston County Mississippi.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Lonnie Ingram, Charles Ingram, Mary Ann Ingram, and Betty Kelly.

Willie is survived by; his wife, Lucy Ingram; children, Willie Childress, Willie L. (Madeline) Ingram, Jr., Jennifer (Benjamin) Hart, Jenika Ingram, Christal Ingram and Daryl Ingram; 22 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren;  siblings, Nancy Mae Wicks, Central Ingram, Mabeline Ingram, Jackie (Lisa) Ingram, Ethelrine (Bobby) Rice, and Michelle (Rudy) Fulmore; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.

Abbie Ruth Pickett Rawls Smith

Abbie Ruth Pickett Rawls Smith was born in Nanih Waiya, Mississippi on July 16, 1937 and passed on December 28, 2024 in Kilgore, Texas after struggling with dementia. Abbie raised four successful children in her lifetime, which she considered one of her greatest achievements. Abbie and husband, Bill, whom she met while working at McDermott Engineering in Houston, Texas, traveled the world. They even lived in Saudi Arabia for a year, but they both loved their farm at Nanih Waiya the most and spent many wonderful years together there. After Bill’s passing, Abbie had her own house in Louisville which she loved very much. In her late years, she moved to Texas where all of her children lived. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed beautiful flowers. 

Abbie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Leslie Pickett and Mary Christine Warren Pickett; three brothers, Randolph Pickett, Henry Pickett, and Buddy Pickett, and two sisters, Dorothy Green and Betty Ann Williamson. 

She is survived by her four children, Rhonda Lynn Pinkston and husband Sandy, Mary Ann Murphy and husband, Stephen, Carol Sue Bonds and husband Stanley (deceased), and Tommy Ray Rawls and wife Allison; two sisters, Gloria (Wayne) Veazey and Doris Pickett Lovorn; a brother, Warren Pickett (Kay Robertson), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Abbie was a Christian and put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ. 

Her funeral will be graveside at the cemetery off 397 at the former Mt. Hebron Methodist Church near Nanih Waiya on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. 

Linda Dianne Vowell Liddell

Linda Dianne Vowell Liddell passed away at home in Fentress, Mississippi from complications of a stroke on December 27, 2024.

Linda taught in the Choctaw County School System for twenty-five years before her retirement at 53. She attended Chester Baptist Church at the time of her death. She loved growing and taking care of plants, flowers, and trees at her home in Fentress, and sharing her plants with others. She enjoyed baking desserts, reading books, sewing, and spending time with both her immediate and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson Vowell and Myrtice Inez Dempsey Vowell of Weir; and her brothers, Richard Saxon Vowell, Sr. of Weir, Dewitt Wilson “Top” Vowell, Sr. of Weir, and Billy Gene “Buddy” Vowell, Sr. of Carthage.

Linda is survived by her husband, Terry Garlan Liddell of Fentress; her daughters and sons-in-law, Robert Miller “Bob” Whitehead, Sr. and Julie Denice Liddell Whitehead of Brandon and Micheal “Quint” King and Summer Dianne Liddell King of Ackerman; her grandchildren and their spouses, Terrie and Thomas Morrison, Sr. of Lakeland, Florida, Amber and George DuSold of Carrollton, Georgia, Rachel Miriam Whitehead of Brandon, Quincy Lee King of Ackerman, and Knox Liddell King of Ackerman; one great-grandson, Thomas Edward Morrison, Jr. of Lakeland, Florida. She is also survived by many, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements are handled by Coleman Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at South Union Cemetery near Ackerman, MS, on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. George Buell officiating. Burial will follow at South Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in her name to South Union Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.

Faye Love Horton

Faye Love Horton, 86 left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2024. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 30 at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. A graveside service will be held at Whitehall Church Cemetery on December 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be under the direction of Massey Funeral Home in Louisville.

Faye was born to Ira Woodward Horton, Sr. and Flora Lawrence Horton on August 11, 1938 in Winston County, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Louisville High School, East Central Community College, and The University of Southern Mississippi. After college, Faye returned to Louisville to assist her family with the operations of Horton Furniture and Appliance on Main Street in Louisville. Faye’s professional life consisted of sales at the family business, as well as, various positions with local and regional companies. Faye took time off from her career to care for her mother until her death in 1987. She was a member of Whitehall Church and a past member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Faye enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, writing poetry, and gardening. She was pleased to have one of her songs released on the album “The Now Sounds of Today”. Faye was always known as a generous person and shared with those that she loved.

Faye is survived by her sister-in-law Judy Horton, her nieces Phyllis Holt and Donna Jordan (Tony) and her nephew Brent Horton along with numerous great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers James L. Horton, Henry Dean Horton, and Ira Woodward Horton, Jr. (I. W.) and two sisters Evelyn H. Black and Mary Nell Horton.

Pallbearers will be Brent Horton, Ethan Jordan, Tony Jordan, and Grant Vandiver. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Blair, Jonathan Holt, and the men of Whitehall Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whitehall Church c/o Garvin Whitten 10954 Highway 14 West, Louisville, MS 39339.

We would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers at Bee Hive Homes of Louisville, Louisville Healthcare, and Gentiva Hospice.

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.

Larry Eugene Shaffer Jr.

Larry Eugene Shaffer Jr., 60, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, December 29 at Whitehall Church in Louisville, Mississippi, with Reverend Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service in Whitehall Cemetery.

Larry was born January 5, 1964, to Larry and Willie Mae Walker Shaffer in Richmond, Indiana. Larry served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He worked for the City of Louisville for 19 1/2 years. Larry was an avid Elvis Presley fan. He enjoyed wood working, epoxy work, and fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Larry is survived by his wife of nearly 41 years Cynthia “Cindy” Kinard Shaffer and his daughters, Christina Shaffer of Louisville, and Jessica Shaffer Johnson (Josh) of Vaiden; his grandchildren Victoria Shaffer, Isabella Stier, Skyler Shaffer, Monae’ Shaffer, and James Morris Johnson; and five sisters Linda Hopson (Davis), Janie Powers, Donna Kelley, Debbie Rhoderick, and Jennifer Lejeune. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James Patrick Shaffer.

Serving as pallbearers are Chris Eaves, Robert Eaves, Donnie Graham, Will Hill, Danny Ray Kinard, and Toby Pruden. Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Morris and Scott Gregory. Memorials in honor of Larry may be given to Massey Funeral Home.

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.masseyfuneralhome.net.

Mattie Lou Billups

Mattie Lou Billups, 90, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home. Funeral Service will be Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11 a.m., from Calvary Apostolic Faith Church, 54 Beal Street, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oliver Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

James Turnage

James Turnage, 68, of Louisville, MS., passed on Friday, December 20, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date by the family. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Austin Metrell Johnson

Austin Metrell Johnson, 36, of Louisville, Mississippi passed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Winston County, Mississippi.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 30, 2024, from Mt Nebo M.B. Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  Burial will follow in Donald Rest Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Sunday, December 29, 2024, from Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia.  Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.

Kenneth Dale Collins Jr.

Kenneth Dale Collins, Jr., 57, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. A memorial service honoring Dale will be held at a later date.

Dale was born January 13, 1967, to Kenneth Collins, Sr. and Marion Martin Collins in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Antioch Baptist Church in Louisville. For approximately 10 years, Dale has worked as a paint operator at Taylor Machine Works. He loved to fish and he enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. Most of all, he loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.

Dale is survived by his wife, Tracy Brannon Collins of Louisville; and two sons, Chase Collins also of Louisville; and Caden Collins of Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. He also leaves behind his uncle, Ronnie Collins; and aunts, Jessie Faye (Woody) Woodiel; Donna (Pete) Crowell; and Georgette (Steve) Harmon; as well as nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Cody Collins; his parents; and his brother, Douglas Ray Collins.

Peggy Ann Livingston

Peggy Ann Livingston, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at The Carrington Nursing Home in Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Mr. Ronald Simpson officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Evergreen Cemetery.

Peggy was born September 30, 1949, to Oakley B. and Cora Vell Roberson Livingston in Louisville, Mississippi. As long as her health allowed, Peggy was an active member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She especially enjoyed working as a volunteer in the Sunday School department and helping with Vacation Bible School every summer. Peggy is a 1968 honor graduate of Louisville High School. She was an avid Bible reader; she truly loved God with all her heart, soul, and mind. Peggy always exhibited a positive attitude in life, particularly during her battle with Parkinson’s disease. Her spirit radiated the love that she had for her Savior and she acquired her strength from her trust in the Lord. After 24 years, Peggy retired from The Spartus Corporation. She loved her cat; she definitely loved Christmas; but most of all, she loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Peggy is survived by her nieces: Leah (Jeff) Donald of Starkville and Lynn (Todd) Day of Brandon, Mississippi; and her four nephews: Ricky (Elizabeth) Livingston of Franklin, Tennessee; Robert (Bonnie) Simpson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roland (Maurice) Simpson; and Ronald (Linda) Simpson all of Columbus, Mississippi. She also leaves behind loving great-nieces and great-nephews, other family members, and friends. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marjorie Simpson; brother-in-law, O. B. Simpson; brother, Pharris Livingston; and her sister-in-law, Eddie Mae Livingston.

Serving as pallbearers are Ricky Livingston, Jeff Donald, Robert Simpson, Pharris Livingston, Thomas Livingston, and Austin Day. Memorials in honor of Peggy may be given to Evergreen Baptist Church.

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.masseyfuneralhome.net.

Jo Quinn Worrell Smith

Jo Quinn Worrell Smith of Greenwood, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 with her family by her side.

Jo Quinn was born July 18, 1940 in Memphis, TN and raised in Ackerman, MS. She was a graduate of Ackerman High School and Mississippi College for Women (MSCW).She was a long time resident of Greenwood, MS and before retirement, was an Elementary Music Teacher at Bankston Elementary School and then at Pillow Academy. She loved teaching music to her students and after retirement, was always thrilled to run into former students who shared with her their favorite songs she taught them along with music program memories and other music activities. Jo Quinn was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood.

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman, MS.

Visitation will be held prior to service time from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Jo Quinn is survived by her son, Quinn Smith (Amy) of Madison, MS.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Parks “Bill” Smith and her parents, Lever and Verna Worrell of Ackerman, MS.

Memorials can be made to any charity of choice.

Lester Ruth Thames

Lester Ruth Thames, 76, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. Funeral Service will be Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2 p.m., from Warren Chapel Church of God in Christ, 314 Pond Avenue, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m. from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Friendship M. B. Church Cemetery, Gholson, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thames was born to the parents of Willie Rew Thames and Ethel Mae Harrison Thames in Neshoba County Mississippi on July 22, 1948.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents, grandsons, Patrick Thames and Tyconan Estes; siblings, John Hester Thames, David C. Thames , Lenard Thames, Veterine Thames, Flora Rene Thames and Willie Sue Coleman.

Lester is survived by his loving wife, Ada Mae Thames ;daughter, Ethel (Dreyxell) Nicholson; sons, Lester Earl Thames, of Louisville, MS., Robert Lee Shell of Walnut Grove, MS, and his nephew whom he raised as his son, Marcus (Danna) Thames of Arizona; 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; siblings, Ethel (Craig) Harwell, Willie J. (Ethel) Thames, Fredrick Thames and Amos Thames all of Louisville, MS. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Terrell Y. “Terry” Wright, Jr.

Terrell Y. “Terry” Wright, Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his home in the Nanih Waiya Community with those who dearly loved him by his side. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 23 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville, Mississippi, with Reverend Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Harmony Cemetery.

Terry was born December 17, 1945, to Terrell Wright, Sr. and Mavis Sellers Wright in Louisville, Mississippi. He worked in the oil fields and later retired from Taylor Machine Works as a welder and pipe fitter. Terry enjoyed being with people; singing; and riding four-wheelers. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing as long as his health allowed. Most of all, he loved his children and grandchildren. He answered the call of his country by serving in the United States Army.

Terry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlotte Stokes Wright of Louisville; and his children: Terice (Michael) Smith of New Brunswick, Canada; Jeremy (Jessica) Wright; and Tabatha Griffin (Vince Ferguson) all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Papaw” to his grandchildren: Colby (Hannah) Wright, Braydon Wright, Dillon (Laura) Long, Juliana (Matthew) Walker, Brody Long, Caleb Long, Dylan (Mollie) Tabor, Cheyenne Griffin and Raelie Jewell; as well as his seven great-grandchildren: Reece Wright, Emerson Walker, Casey Long, and Julianna, Tayley, Tinley and Jagger. He also leaves behind his sister, Dale Wright Green of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee: and brother, Danny Wright of Louisville; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, brothers-in law, sisters-in-law, other family members, and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Jeremy Wright, Colby Wright, Vince Ferguson, Patrick Eubanks, Chris Eubanks, and Tatum Luke.
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.

Curtis Steele Austin

Curtis Steele Austin, 76, of Louisville, MS., passed on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, MS. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date by the Family.

Curtis was born to the parents of Charles Cooper and Idell Gill on May 21, 1948 in Winston County Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by; parents, Charles and Idell; siblings, Christine Steele, Bobbie Nell Gill, Billy Cooper, Leon Cooper, Charlie Cooper, Lee Cooper, Homer Cooper and Lue Eller Cooper. 

He is survived by; Rebecca Lee Austin, his wife of 52 years and his children: Chevelle Hall, Primas Hall, Vernita Avery (Lewis), Tatasha Austin, Curtis (Megan) Austin, II, and Chaquastia Austin; 26 grandchildren. Siblings: Wilma (Jim) Veasley, Lois Steele, Billy Ray Steele, William Earl (Evelyn) Steele, Ida (Terry) Miller and Clara Cooper and James (Dianne) Cooper. A host of nieces, nephews, Cousins and other relatives and friends.

Benjamin Michael “Ben” Maxwell

Benjamin “Ben” Maxwell, 36, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home in Winston County, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ben was born June 23, 1988, to Robert Maxwell, Sr. and Helen Burt Maxwell. He enjoyed working with wood and he dearly loved his family.

Ben is survived by his mother, Helen Burt Maxwell of Macon, Mississippi; and his son, Michael Shane Maxwell. He also leaves behind his sister, Melissa Maxwell; and two brothers, Robert Maxwell and William (Amber) Maxwell. Ben was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lewis Maxwell, Sr.

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.