Cathy was born March 9, 1951, in Plymouth, NC. She attended Chowan College in Murphreesboro, NC, and was a homemaker. Cathy loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, and spoiling her cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Carrie Reason; her sisters, Phyllis Copeland and Georgia Vancellette; and a brother, Coy “Gump” Haislip.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Mike Allen of Louisville, MS; two sons, Mike Allen, Jr, and Jeff Allen; a brother, Jimmie Reason; a sister Linda Waters; and two grandchildren, Kaleigh Allen and Cayson Allen.
Memorials in Cathy’s memory may be made to the Louisville Animal Shelter.
Bobby is survived by his three daughters: Audra Buckley of Ennis, Texas; Tracy Martin (Goober) of Louisville, Mississippi; and Brandi Hemphill (Justin) of Magee, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Pa” to his nine grandchildren: Cara Murphy, Andrew Buskirk, Chelsie Parker (Toby), Candi Carter, Joshua Watkins (Mikayla), Cati Grabher (Josh), Jamie Snow (Austin), Dalton Carter, and Caylee Carter; as well as his eight great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brother, Jim Buskirk. Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Buskirk; and his parents.
Bob is survived by his children: Jamie McAdory, Tabitha McAdory, Stacie McAdory, Robert Earl “Bubba” McAdory, Jr., and Meghen Cogburn. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Jeanenne (David) McCool; and special friend, Dee McAdory. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Elizabeth McAdory.
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.
Bobby was born July 22, 1932, in Louisville, the son of Robert Lee and Felcia Mae Wylie White. He was a member of Betheden Lutheran Church.
Following high school, Bobby enlisted into the United States Army, serving two years in the Korean War. While stationed in New Orleans, he met the love of his life, Cynthia Bolin, and they wed April 1955. After settling in Louisville, he began a long career and eventually retired from Taylor Machine Works. After retirement, they moved to Pickensville, Alabama, spending many years fishing on the river and traveling enjoying Bluegrass Festivals with friends. He had a love of building furniture and working with his hands.
Mr. White is survived by his daughter, Melissa Bolin Thompson and husband, Sam, of Brooksville, Mississippi; and granddaughter, Adriane Thompson of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He is also survived by loving cousins Billy Frank Whites (Maryann) of Missouri; Naneine Keene of Louisville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Cynthia White; parents Robert and Felcia Mae White; sister Kathleen Chancellor; and brother Leon White.
Bunton was born May 19, 1939, to Kilby and Virgie McCaleb Corkren in Lowndes County, Mississippi. She is a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Louisville. Bunton was known for her “spotless” house and was a loving caregiver to both of her husbands. She had such beautiful hair; and for her age, had relatively few gray strands. Many asked if she dyed her hair; and in her words she always replied, “No, I do not dye my hair.” She dearly loved her family and was the absolute best and most loving mother and grandmother.
Bunton is survived by her son, Daryl Edmonds (Beth) of Louisville; daughter, Becky Brown (Gary) of Columbus; stepson, Richard Miller; stepdaughter, Tina Miller both of Pensacola, Florida; and step-daughter-in-law, Joyce Miller of Atlanta, Georgia. One of her greatest joys was being “MaMaw Bunton” to her grandchildren: Cole Harrison, Rachel Daughtry (Joey), Carley Meisenholder, Caleb Brown (Keeley), George Miller, Charles Miller, Bennet Womble, Jacob Freedman, and David Miller; as well as to her 10 great-grandchildren. Bunton is preceded in death by two husbands, Lynn Edmonds and Paul D. Miller; great-granddaughter, Chaney Livingston; parents; brothers, Fred Corkren, George Corkren, Bill Corkren, Bud Corkren, Bob Corkren, Bozo Corkren, and Jack Corkren; sisters, Betty Sue Williams, Peggy Foreman, and Mary Jo Douglas; stepson, Paul E. Miller; and step-grandson, Justin Dickerson.
Serving as pallbearers are Cole Harrison, Caleb Brown, Brice Livingston, Jerry Nail, Chris Peacock, and Vic Romedy. Memorials in honor of Bunton may be given to the scholarship fund honoring her great-granddaughter, Chaney: No Rain No Flowers, c/o Bank of Vernon, P. O. Box 309, Vernon, AL 35592.
Sandra was born on September 16, 1951, the second born of seven children born to Cleveland and Lucille Smith Garrard in Winston, Mississippi. Sandra enjoyed working in the flowers in her yard. She was an excellent seamstress and spent her life working in the industry. Sandra was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. She even had her own personal hunting season, only the family and close friends knew about. She loved helping others often going way above the need to help, no matter the cost. She loved cooking for the entire family and everyone who happened to stop by was always well fed. But most importantly, she dearly loved her family. She enjoyed doing whatever she could to make her family’s lives easier.
Sandra is survived by her husband of 26 years, Archie Stanley of Louisville; her children, Laurie Garrard (Brian), Thomas Stanley, Michael Stanley (Kathy), and Marsha Oxner (Traply). One of her greatest joys was her grandchildren: Jessica Wright (Jeremy), Jon White (Kathryn), Chelsie Parker (Toby), Candi Carter, Esmmee Watkins, Josh Watkins (Kayla), and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Ray Garrard, Margie Thomas, Margaret Jones (Elton), Roger Garrard (Rosa), and Freda Adams (Jason Adams, ll) all from Winston County, Mississippi. Sandra is preceded in death by her son, William Steve Watkins; parents; brother, William Garrard; sister--in law, Beverly Garrard; and brother-in-law, Walter Thomas.
Serving as pallbearers are Drew Jones, Josh Watkins, Jason Adams, Danny Sullivan, Tarpley Oxner, Joe Walton, and Ronnie Fulton. Memorials in honor of Sandra may be given to Massey Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Jessie “Mack” Parkes, 87, walked into the presence of his Savior on February 9, 2025, at the Plain View Assisted Living Facility in Richland, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2025, at Noxapater Baptist Church in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Bro. David Allen officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Bro. Jeff Mann officiating.
Born in Winston County to Richard and Lillie Parkes on December 15th, 1937. Mack was the fifth of the couple’s six children.On July 24th, 1959 Mack married the love of his life, Vera Stanley. The couple started their family with the birth of their first child, Debbie. A son, Stan, later joined the growing family. A third child, Mark, was also born. Mark was taken home to heaven as a baby.
Mack spent the majority of his career in law enforcement. After several years as a Winston County Deputy Sheriff Mack joined the ranks of the Louisville Police Department. After 22 years as Louisville’s Chief of Police, Mack retired in 1996.
After his much-deserved retirement Mack spent his time working his farm, trapping and enjoying the fellowship at his Church; the Noxapater Baptist Church.Mack was a strong man of God that loved his family and his community. He offered many earnest prayers to heaven for those he loved.
Mack is survived by his daughter Debbie Allen; son-in-law David Allen; their children: Jonathan (Wynne), Josh, and Joseph (Bat-El), great-grandchildren: Cormac, Vera, Amelia and Arthur; son Stan and daughter-in-law Sandi and their children Alex, Kelsey and Shelby; and his brothers Billy and Albert.
Mack is preceded in death by his parents RJ and Lillie; his sisters Kathleen Hemphill and June Shelton; his brother Bobby Jack; his wife Vera; and his son Mark.
Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Allen, Joshua Allen, Joseph Allen, Alan Young, Hugh Barrier, and George Freeman.
He graduated from Philadelphia High School in 1979. After school, he worked on the family cattle farm. Barry loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, but his greatest joy was being with his family. He was a member of Noxapater Baptist Church.
Barry is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Judy Alexander Holton.
Pallbearers are David Alexander, Stanley Alexander, Danny Alexander, Ferrell Alexander, Danny Holton and Hugh Barrier.