Hollis Shundrell Lovon Cork

Hollis Shundrell Lovon Cork, 41, of Louisville, Mississippi, passed on Monday, March 30, 2025 in Mesquite , Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11 a.m., from Center Hill Church of God in Christ, Hwy. 15 South, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Friday, April 18, 2025 from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Hollis was born February 26, 1984 to the parents of Henry Lee Washington and Lisa Ann Cork in Choctaw County Mississippi .

Hollis is survived by; son, Hayden Shundrell Cork; parents, Henry Washington and Lisa Cork Harris; siblings, Christopher Rash, Creosha Rash and Myeshia Shields; a partner and special friend, Kiayre Mayshaw, a host of other relatives and family.

Earlean Haynes

Earlean Haynes, 84, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her Daughter's Home. Graveside service will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11 a.m., from Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, April 7, 2025 from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.


Mrs. Haynes was born March 25, 1941 to the parents of Archie V Haynes and Emma Carter Haynes in Louisville, MS.She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie V. Haynes and Emma Haynes; siblings, Mary Pace and Clyde Haynes.

She is survived by ; children, Gwendolyn Stephens, Margret Hughes, JoAnn Haynes, Katie Jones (Rick), Lisa Stephenson, Gloria Haynes, Jackie Wilson (Ronnie), Anthony T. Haynes, Tracie Beaugard (Roy) and Bernetta Haynes (Frankie) ; grandchildren, 36, and a host of great grands, nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.

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Floyce Dean Adcock Shumaker

Floyce Dean Adcock Shumaker, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at New Hope Baptist Church in Attala County with Reverends Terrell Mayo and Adelbert Adcock officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 12:00 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow the service in Macedonia Cemetery in Attala County.
Dean was born July 29, 1937, to Samuel and Jessie Mae Adcock in Attala County.

Dean is survived by her children: Kathy Jones (Wayne) of Louisville; Ronald Shumaker (Beverly) of Laurel, Mississippi; and Karen Livingston (Sam) of Madison, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being “Granny Dean” to her grandchildren: Justin Thompson (Hailey), Rhyne Thompson (Jessi), Clayton Shumaker (Elisa), Adam Livingston (Phoebe), Branden Livingston (Katie), Chloe Livingston, Shanda Barnett (Matt), and Shea Thompson (Craig). She is also survived by her 12 great-grandchildren: Ethan Thompson, Peyton Thompson, Kellyn Thompson, Karsyn Thompson, Kooper Thompson, Kohen Thompson, Lydia Barnett, Tripp Thompson, Kaleb Shumaker, Myles Shumaker, Harper Shumaker, and Theodore Livingston. Dean leaves behind her brother, Reverend Marlon Adcock (Susan); in addition to her loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Shumaker; her parents; and her brother, Doyle Adcock (Shirley).

Serving as pallbearers are Justin Thompson, Rhyne Thompson, Adam Livingston, Branden Livingston, Clayton Shumaker, Ethan Thompson, and Kaleb Shumaker. Memorials in honor of Dean may be given to New Hope Baptist Church, 6917 Attala Road 5216, Kosciusko, MS 39090.

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.

William Brian Sims

William Brian Sims went to be with His Lord and Savior at the Olive Branch Methodist Hospital on April 2, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, April 4th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Rob Faulk and Rev. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brian Sims was born Nov. 9, 1976, as the second son of Ray Sims and Carol Sue Young Sims of Louisville, MS. Brian grew up loving the country life around cattle, farming, hunting, and fishing. He loved the outdoors. Brian always enjoyed the simple things in life: faith, family and friends. Brian loved all sports, but especially football, and he excelled as a running back for Winston Academy then continued to play for two years at East Central Community College.

Brian was a Winston Academy graduate, receiving many honors including Mr. Winston Academy. He then graduated from ECCC later attending Delta State University earning a B.S. in general sciences. Brian turned his love for football into a career with coaching teams at Newton Academy, Winston Academy, and Starkville Academy. When not on the field, Brian also enjoyed teaching in the classroom. He also enjoyed another career with Farm Bureau Insurance and Alfa Insurance. He loved people and always loved to make them laugh. He was the center of fellowship with his great sense of humor and storytelling antics. On May 18, 2002, he married the love of his life Laura Hope Faulk Sims. They were blessed with four beautiful children: Julianna Kate (19), Jonah Ray (18), Jillian Faith (16), and Judah Robert Sims (11). Brian's greatest love besides his family was his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was an active member of the South Louisville Baptist Church where he served his Lord Jesus faithfully as a deacon for 20 years and a minister of music for 10 years. Playing guitar and singing in the church and singing with his family was a great joy for him. His sense of humor and love for his neighbors will be greatly missed.

William Brian Sims is survived by his wife of almost 23 years, Laura Hope Faulk Sims, four precious children Julianna, Jonah, Jillian, Judah, his loving parents Carol Sue Young Sims and Ray Sims, and loving brothers Alan Sims (Grace Ann) all of Louisville, MS, and Randall Sims (Jennifer) of Columbus, grandmother Margaret Ann Carter Young of Louisville, and his aunts and uncles, John Albert (Kathy) Young, Gloria (Gary) Miller, and Brenda Sims, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by his great heroes his grandparents: Cleo Strum Sims and Seth Lavern Sims and his “JJ” Albert Harlan Young; his uncle, Robert Sims, and aunt, Betty Winstead.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mich McAdory, Lance Eichelberger, Josh Hatcher, Mack Stubbs, Jason Whatley, John Albert Young, Alan  Sims, and Randall Sims. 

Wren Alan Thomas, Sr.

Funeral service for Mr. Wren Alan Thomas, Sr. will be held at 2 PM Friday, April 4, 2025, at John E. Stephens Chapel with Rev. Cody Fedrick, Rev. Glynn Barker, and Randy Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery in Noxapater. Visitation will be held from 10 AM-2 PM Friday, April 4, 2025, at John E. Stephens Chapel.

Mr. Thomas, 60, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a former business owner of TeleCom Communications. Mr. Thomas was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Smallwood Hunting Club, and Gunline Shooting Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed competitive shooting and tennis.

He is preceded in death by his step-mom, Marilyn Thomas.

Survivors include daughter, Chelsea (Cody) Fedrick of Philadelphia; son, Wren Alan Thomas, Jr. of Noxapater; parents, J.W. Thomas of Noxapater, June Hurst of Hattiesburg; sister, Lynn (Bobby) Martin; brothers, John A. (Denita) Thomas of Noxapater, Bubba Jones and Casey Jones of Hattiesburg, Freddy (Amy) Thomas of Noxapater; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A friend to ALL.

Pallbearers are Chase Thomas, Brady Thomas, Sam Gully, James Gully, Cody Coward, Tyler Coward, Daniel Thomas, Pierce Bastien, T.J. Thomas and Bradley Thomas.