Tuesday, April 21, 2026
John W. “Johnny” Black
Asa Byrd Thomas
Asa was born June 18, 1939, to Arlene and Tom Hawk Thomas. He lived most of his life in Noxapater where He worked in the timber industry as the owner/operator of a logging operation and a sawmill owner/operator. Later in life, he enjoyed working on the Nanih Waiya Wildlife Management Area. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved fishing. Above all, he loved his family and his greatest joy was being “Pa” to the grands and great-grands.
Asa is survived by his children: Jerry Thomas (Tracy Mullins), Jimmy Thomas, Ginger (Larry) Phillipson, James “Chunky” (Sandra) Thomas, and TJ (Melissa) Thomas. One of his greatest joys was being “Pa” to his grandchildren: James Gully (Nadine Kirk), Sam (Kellie) Gully, Brady Thomas, and Chase (Anna) Thomas; as well as his beloved great-grandchildren: Jack Thomas, Elena Thomas, Isaac Thomas, Jackson Gully, Emmett Gully, Gavin Gully, Westyn Gully, Birdie Thomas, Olyn Thomas, Corbin Kirk, Caroline Kirk, and Catie Kirk. He is also survived by two brothers, Charles Thomas and JW Thomas; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jesse Gene and Emily Holton; and a host of other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth; his grandson, Micheal Thomas, his parents, and his brother, Devon Thomas.
Serving as pallbearers are TJ Thomas, James Gully, Sam Gully, Brady Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Tyler Coward.
Gerald Leo Parker
Gerald Leo Parker, 81, passed away at his home in Noxapater, Mississippi, on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be Thursday, April 23 at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 24 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Damon Williams officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Noxapater Methodist Cemetery in Noxapater.
Leo was born May 19, 1944, to George and Edna Winstead Parker in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He was a member of Louisville First Methodist Church. Leo lived his life in service to others and dedication to his community. For more than four decades, he served as a board member at East Central Community College, beginning in 1980. He also served on the EMEPA Credentials and Elections Committee for three terms. His strong work ethic was evident throughout his careers, from his 15 years at the Spartus Corporation as a draftsman and mold maker machinist to his 26 years of teaching at the Winston Louisville Career & Technical Center, where he shared his knowledge with countless students. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his garden, and spending time in his shop after retirement. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Leo is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Danny Bagwell Parker; and two sons, Kirk (Annette) Parker of Nampa, Idaho, and Gerald (Jane) Parker of Amory, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Grandpa” to his six grandchildren: Jacob (Michelle) Parker, Matthew Parker (Lehi Kafri), Lea (Alex) Blanton, Blake (Katie) Parker, Lesley (Brett) Spencer, and Sam Parker (Bre Harmon); as well as his three great-grandsons: Dayton Parker, Rhett Parker, and Mack Parker; and three great-granddaughters: Macey Jane Parker, Maggie Beth Spencer, and Tatum Parker. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Charles Thomas, and two nephews, Joel Thomas and Jermey Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Peggy Parker Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers are the men of the J. E. Calloway Sunday School Bible Class at Louisville First Methodist Church, Tommy Hengst, Ernie Moore, Jerry Webb, Sid Massey, Tommy Ellison, and Hap Hickman.
Earnest Lee Marshall
Earnest, was born February 19, 1967, to the parents of Earnest and Ines Hickman Marshall in Winston County Mississippi.
Earnest, was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Marshall, Sr., and Ines Jean Marshall; brother, Stanley Marshall; grandparents, Flora White, James White, Woodrow Hickman, Fairy Marshall and John Marshall.
Earnest is survived by his children, Alexis Marshall, Makella Marshall and William Rogers (Karly); bonus children, Mykel Lynch and Christopher Lynch; siblings, Carol Cunningham (Anthony), Wanda Smith (Donny), Sharon Marshall and Exie Washington (Antonio); Fiancee, Yvette Collier; A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Clyde T. Stanley
Clyde was born May 31, 1937, to Plummer and Stella Thomas Stanley. He was a member of Crystal Ridge Baptist Church. Clyde retired from Taylor Machine Works where he was a mechanic and welder. He enjoyed being outdoors; he especially enjoyed working in his garden and cutting grass.
Clyde is survived by his wife, Virginia Stanley; and four brothers: Julius “Bill” Stanley, Bobby (Edna Mae) Stanley, Jerry (Frances) Stanley, and Archie Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Florene Parker, Geneva Stevenson, and Jane White; and his brother, Larry Stanley.
Serving as pallbearers are Brian Stevenson, Braden Stevenson, Lee Brown, Scott Barnhill, Johnny Edwards, and Berlin Roberson.
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.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Andrew Michael Anderson
Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Irma Daniels and Ben Daniels; siblings, Dorothy Anderson, Gloria Braggs, Linda Daniels Goss, and Bobby Anderson; Mother-in-law, Lois Jean Harrington.
Survived by his children, Shemika Couch of Georgia, Cornelius Harrington of Mississippi and Manquel Harrington of Georgia; siblings, Leon Daniels and Temekia Pierce (Dion) both of Mississippi and Larry Daniels (Janice) of Texas; (8) grandchildren, (7) great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, classmates, and friends.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Niles Patterson Autry, Sr.
Rebecca Thornton Fair Giffin
Rebecca “Becky” Giffin was born September 7, 1928, in Thomastown, Mississippi to Clayton Elias Thornton and Blanche Elizabeth Hollingsworth and lived in Kosciusko growing up. She had one younger beloved sister, Mary Lina Thornton Fenwick. She attended schools there and went on to Mississippi College for Women in Columbus, MS where she studied Bookkeeping and Education. She received her bachelor’s degree from “The W” and went on to teach in Louisville, MS where she met and married Frank Love Fair Jr. They had two sons- Frank Love Fair III and William Thornton Fair. After the sudden death of Frank L. Fair Jr. on Sept. 9,1959, Will Fair was born January 12, 1960. He later passed away from Leukemia at the age of 2. Becky later married Dr. Horton Giffin with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was active in Circle, The Belle Arts Club, National Junior Auxiliary in which she served on the National council. She was an avid Bridge player and enjoyed playing in several Louisville clubs. She would not miss her weekly hair appointment and even made it in an ice storm when the electricity was out at her house – she simply took her crockpot of soup to the salon to plug in while getting her hair done!
She will best be remembered for her 1) Love of family ; 2) Good business sense; 3) Strong Opinions; 4) Great party planning, and 5) Wonderful Cooking which included Fried Chicken, Pimiento Cheese, Potato Soup, Fried Quail, Almond Rice, Fruitcake Cookies, Plantation Cake, and Hummingbird Cake . She had no fear of trying new recipes and even surprised herself at finding her own recipes to try again in old cookbooks!
She was a faithful friend, generous, proper, a great lover of shoes! She was not a fan of the internet but did learn to play Solitaire on the computer. She managed her husband’s hunting leases for 35 years, and took pride in never pumping her own gas!
Through many hard challenges in her life, she remained steadfast and resilient and would be the epitome of the phrase: “Keep calm and Carry ON!” She was very artistic and made beautiful needlework pillows, wall hangings, and beaded flowers. Her ability to finish projects was to be admired! She kept a clean house and was always ready for guests. She used her creativity to create a lovely home. She was beloved by her children who admired her and aspired to learn from her example.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank L. Fair Jr., Dr. Horton Giffin, Son Will Fair, Step-daughter Phyllis Giffin Hobson, Father Clayton Thornton, Mother Blanche Thornton, Step-Mother Polly Lacey Thornton, and Sister Mary Lina Thornton Fenwick.
She is survived by her son, Frank Love Fair (wife: Frances) Grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth Fair Biddle (Adam Biddle), William Haynes Fair (Anna) Great Grands: Libby Lina Fair, Freddie Love Fair, Lula Augustine Fair; Andrew Frank Fair (Sarah Beth) Great Grands: Bena Frances Fair, and George Love Fair.
Stepsons: Dr. Keith Giffin (Billie Jean) Grandchildren: Paxton Giffin (Brittany) Great Grands: Miller Maxwell Giffin and Molly Marie Giffin; Maggie Giffin Weir (Bowen); Great Grands: Alva Bowen Weir V, Caroline Grace Bowen.
Dr. Larry Giffin (Brenda) Grandchildren: Miller Giffin (Kristen) Great Grands: Heidi Giffin and Dafne Giffin. Lawrence Giffin (Laura) Great Grand: Agnes Giffin. Mali Giffin Glass (Dr. Mitchell Glass) Great Grands: Rivers Glass, Judah Glass, and Bear Glass.
Stepdaughter Phyllis Hobson’s children: Buster Hobson, Wayne Hobson (Pam) Great Grands: Henry Hobson and Jaclyn Hobson.
Drew Hobson and Russell Hobson.
Stepdaughter Renee Giffin Whites (Rob Whites), Grandson – Giffin Whites.
She is also survived by many cousins and friends.
The family offers a special Thank You to Talishua Elmore Clark, Bobbie Nicholson, and Delois Hathorn who were amazing, faithful caregivers through the course of her later years. The family also wishes to thank Jim Butts, Annette Crabtree and family cousins John and Bonnie Fair for their unfailing attention to Becky. It was much appreciated.
“The Memory of the righteous is a blessing..” Proverbs 10:7
Forrest Rowe Foster
A Celebration of Life service for Forrest Rowe Foster, beloved infant son of Tyler and Kacy Foster, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Murphy Creek Baptist Church. Full obituary to follow.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Jerry Lamar Chunn
Jerry was born to Lucious and Lois Miles Chunn in Louisville, MS. He met his wife, Pauline Burton Chunn, on a blind date while Jerry was on leave. They corresponded through letters for years before marrying on January 4, 1959. They traveled the world as he served in the United States Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant. He also was a Mason and Shriner with the Sam Davis Lodge of Nashville, TN for 60 years. They had two children – Kathy and Michael.
Jerry was known as Dad, Chief, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Uncle Jerry to those who knew him. His dedication to serving his country resulted in 30 years of active-duty service along with 10 years of civil service. His example of hard work inspired his daughter, son, and two grandsons to serve in the USAF and USN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Technical Sergeant Michael Chunn; two brothers, Sam Chunn and Paul Chunn; and two sisters, Shirley Jones and Janice Riley.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pauline; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy (Retired Senior Master Sergeant, USAF) and Jeff (Retired Master Chief Machinist Mate, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, USN) Crouell; grandchildren, Bryan (Senior Airman, USAF) (Amberly) Chunn, Brandy (Kyle) Yentzer, Jonathon (Jennifer) Chunn, Gerry (Culinary Specialist Submarine, First Class, USN) Wilson, Jeni (Jamie) Gordon, and Austin Crouell; great grandchildren, Levon Chunn, Logan Williams, Anora Yentzer, Atley Chunn, and Tristan Yentzer; sister, Jewel Watkins; and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Taniesha Hood, Dallas Niswonger, Will Godfrey, Latasha Cunningham, ComForCare, and Baptist Hospice for their tender, loving care of Jerry and bringing laughter during this hard time.
Monday, April 6, 2026
Jermaine Lee Triplett
Jermaine was born September 18, 1984 to the parents of Gene A. Triplett and Bonzell Rush Triplett in Winston County Mississippi.
Jermaine was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Bonzell Triplett.
Jermaine is survived by; wife, Ashley Eiland; children, Fantasia Triplett, Bentley Triplett, Alexzandria Eiland, Aiden Eiland and Brady Triplett; 1 grandchild, Emorlynn King; siblings, Angie (Charles) Hughes, Charlene Rush, Dexter (Cat) Rush, Gene (Apryl) Triplett and Alicia Triplett; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bobbie T. Triplett
Bobbie T. Triplett, 96, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at Winston Medical Center Nursing Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. April 1 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in New Hope Cemetery.
Bobbie was born on November 26, 1929, to C. D. and Mamie Moody Talbert. She was a member of East Louisville Baptist Church. Bobbie loved being outdoors; she especially enjoyed working in her flowers and garden as well as fishing. Above all, she dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Bobbie is survived by two sons, Paul Triplett and Butch Triplett; three grandchildren, Trey Triplett and wife, Melissa; Henry Strickland; and Robert Strickland and wife, Cindy; six great-grandchildren: Odinn Triplett, Freya Triplett, Maria Strickland Shows, James Strickland, Jessica Ronyak and husband, Dennis, and Dustin Bryan; and three great-great-grandchildren: Jayden Shows, Adalynn Shows, and Garry Ronyak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Triplett; her son, Charlie Triplett; her parents; three sisters; and three brothers.
Serving as pallbearers are Case Fulcher, Corey Vernon, Danny Ward, Johnnie Mitchell, Kevin Gregory, and Trey Triplett. Memorials in honor of Bobbie may be given to New Hope Cemetery Fund, 2515 Raymond Williams Rd, Sturgis, MS 39769.
Darwin R. Harlan
Darwin was born on February 12, 1947, to L. E. and Eunice Riddell Harlan. He loved spending time outdoors fishing, tending to his garden, and creating beautiful woodwork and crafts. His hands were always busy, whether shaping a piece of wood or nurturing the plants he cared for. Above all, Darwin dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Darwin is survived by his loving wife, Helen Mauer Harlan; his daughter, Samantha Ann Harrell and her husband, Michael, of Louisville; his son Orville E. Harlan of California; and his brother, Sherrill R. Harlan of Louisville, MS. He also leaves behind one grandson, William Henry Harrell, who lovingly called him “PaPoo”; and his nephew, Jason Harlan and wife Jessica. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant brother.
Lessie “Nita” McAdory
Nita was a dear sister to Paul Richard Goodin and Ricky (Clara) Goodin, and a loving sister-in-law to Douglas (Gloria) McAdory. She was preceded in death by her siblings Bennie (the late Mary) Goodin, Kat (the late Cecil) Robinson, Bruce (Judy) Goodin, Gene (Lois) Goodin, Patsy (the late Carroll) Perry, and Mary Jane (Homayoun) Soufi. She will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.
On January 3, 1968, Nita and Paul became the proud owners of Travis Coffee Shop. Nita’s warm smile and natural charm greeted everyone who walked through the door, making each person feel welcome and at home. She was widely loved and respected and served as the backbone of the restaurant for many years.
When she wasn’t hard at work, Nita enjoyed spending time at the casino and playing a good card game, always bringing laughter and joy to those around her.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Calloway officiating. Visitation for Nita will be Wednesday, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi; as well as Thursday, April 2 from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt.Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi.
Serving as pallbearers are Cody McAdory, Nicholas Dempsey, John Forest Sisson, Bennie Goodin, Stan Goodin, Brad Goodin, and Brent McAdory. Honorary Pallbearers are Donald Ray Parker and Bud Maxey. Nita’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to family and community will live on in all who knew her.
Leroy Gill
Leroy, was born March 13, 1950 in Winston County Mississippi to the parents of Hazel Lee Gill and Minnie Mae White Gill.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Lee and Minnie Mae Gill Smith; siblings, Zelma L. Jones, Hal Willis Triplett and Edna Earl Gill Parker.
Leroy is survived by; son, Zachery Grady; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Hattie R. Harris (Roger), Edna Pearl Goss and Virginia Haynes; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.
Freddie Lee Davis
Freddie was born June 16, 1952, to the parents of Vardaman Davis and Karon Culberson in Winston County Mississippi.
Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Vardaman and Karon; siblings, Willie Davis, Howard Lee Davis, Vard Lee Davis, Linda Billups, Carolyn Lynch and Mary Culberson.
Freddie is survived by his siblings, Keith Culberson and Karen Kirk (Edward); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.
William Boyd Thrasher
Earleen Faye House Crowson
Earleen worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Winston Medical Center Nursing Home for 35 years. She remained an important member of the staff until her medical retirement in 2025. Earleen was a very caring, compassionate nurse who helped countless families of our community in need during her working years. Earleen was a loving grandmother who was thrilled to attend the events of her grandchildren.
Earleen is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Doris House. She is survived by her two sons, Josh (Mary Margaret) and Richard of Louisville, MS; her two grandchildren, Cara and Cayden Crowson of Louisville, MS; sisters, Wini (Chip) Aschenbrenner of Niles, MI, Sandi (Rick) Callison of Moweaqua, IL, and Barb (Andrew) Kemery of Gautier, MS; as well as a host of extended family.
A celebration of life for Earleen is planned for April 18, 2026, at 11 A.M. at South Louisville Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Crowson officiating the service. There will be a visitation one hour prior the the service.









