Craig'drecus Martez Avant

 Craig'drecus Martez Avant, 26, of Louisville, MS., passed on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11 a.m., at   Beck Funeral Home, 226 North St., Louisville, MS. 39339. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Craig'drecus was born January 20, 2000 in Clay County Mississippi, to the parents, of William Craig Avant and Helen A. Hickman Avant.

Craig'drecus was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie Lee Idom Hickman and George Hickman and Bernice Harris Avant and William Warren Avant.

Craig'drecus is survived by his parents, William Craig and Helen Hickman Avant; siblings, LaBrittany Hickman (Jeremy Lyon), and Amber Avant; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.

Doyle Smith Snow

Doyle Smith Snow, 89, passed away at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, June 15, 2026. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will immediately follow the service in Wood Cemetery at Smallwood Revival Center in Winston County.

Doyle was born April 30, 1937, to Jonah Robert Snow and Laura Smith Snow. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed animals and watching wildlife. In his younger years, Doyle enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked for the City of Jackson as a painter for many years. Doyle answered the call of his country by serving as a paratrooper in the United States Army.

Doyle is survived by his two sons: Charles “Chuck” Snow and Robert Doyle Snow both of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Regina Weatherford Snow; his daughter, Selina Faye Snow Boyles; and his parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Lee Boyles, Conor Smith, Dillon Peterson, Mike Kendrick, and Ronnie Williams.

Barbara Luke Sullivan

Mrs. Barbara Jean Luke Sullivan, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, at the Oak Cottage at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 19, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be 12:00-2:00. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara was born on October 1, 1935, in Winston County, Mississippi, to Clarence and Birtie Harrison Luke. A proud graduate of Nanih Waiya High School, she built a life rooted in hard work, dedication, and a love for her community and family..

Barbara served in the Winston County Tax Assessor’s Office and spent many years as a teller at Sunburst Bank, later Union Planters Bank, where she enjoyed getting to know the people she served. She also fulfilled a dream of owning her own dress shop, La Tienda, sharing her eye for fashion with others. Even after retirement, she remained active by working part-time at Fashion Boutique, where she continued doing what she loved and connecting with friends and customers alike.

Barbara grew up in the Nanih Waiya community, surrounded by her many Luke cousins and the close-knit family that helped shape her life. She played basketball in high school and carried that love of sports with her throughout the years, finding immense joy in cheering on her daughters and grandchildren from the sidelines. An accomplished bowler, she especially loved the friendly competition and never missed an opportunity to surprise her teenage grandsons by beating them during family vacations.

Christmas was Barbara’s favorite time of year, and she embraced the season with unmatched enthusiasm. The Christmas tree often went up in October, marking the beginning of months spent planning every detail of the holiday celebration. She lovingly baked each grandchild’s favorite Christmas cookies, making sure everyone felt remembered and cherished, and took great pride in preparing a meal that brought the family together.

Barbara was also an Ole Miss fan, proudly supporting the Rebels, despite the good-natured teasing from her Mississippi State–loving sons-in-law.

Barbara was a faithful and devoted member of First Methodist Church, where her quiet faith and commitment to her church family were an important part of her life.

Her love for family traditions, her playful spirit, and the joy she found in creating lasting memories will be treasured by all who knew and loved her.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Paul B. Sullivan, her brothers, Jimmy Luke, Tommy Jack Luke and James O’Neil Luke.

She is survived by three daughters, Pam (Rick) Davis of Fort Worth, TX, Jan Randle of Louisville, and Lisa (Jamie) McMillin of Louisville; a sister, Lynda (Alex) Jolly of Brandon, MS; eight grandchildren, Jon Davis of Fort Worth, TX, Will Massey of Louisville, Jonathan (Meredith)McMillin of Madison, MS, Nathan (Roberta) Davis of Fort Worth TX, Jay (Megan) McMillin of Louisville, Daniel (Tia) Parker of Louisville, Paul (Hannah) McMillin of Starkville, MS, Barbara (Patrick) Ezell of Clinton, MS and sixteen great grandchildren. She also leaves behind four sister-in-laws and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Will Massey, Jay McMillin, Paul McMillin, Jonathan McMillin, Daniel Parker, and Patrick Ezell. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Davis, Jamie McMillin, and Britt Hamill.

Shirley Annette McArthur Alexander

 Mrs. Shirley Annette McArthur Alexander, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home in Noxubee County, MS. A graveside service was held at Perkinsville Cemetery, with Rev. David Keen officiating. Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Shirley was born November 2, 1937, in Noxubee County, MS. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a graduate of Ellison Ridge High School, where she was valedictorian of her class. She worked for many years in medical records at Noxubee Geneal Hospital. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cedell Adam Alexaner, Sr.; her parents, Georgia Ann Innabnit and William Hiram McArthur, Sr.; her sisters, Rubye Richards, Sara McKay, Mozelle Holton, and four brothers, Pete Waterloo, W. H. McArthur, Earl McArthur, and Lawrence McArthur, and a grandson, Cedell Alexaneder, III.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Ted) Wray of Louisville, her son, Cedell (Julie) Alexander, Jr. of Durham, NC; four grandchildren, Shanna (Patrick) Stinehour, Micah (Alyx) Alexander, Leslie (Steve) Holley, and Sara (Brian) Knox; and nine great grandchildren, Adam Alexander, Evan Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Aaron Stinehour, Gracie Stinehour, Johnny Holley, Layla Holley, Lila Knox, and Georgia Knox.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and her excellent caregivers who she loved and loved her: Glenda Sweet Edwards, Brittany Dempsey, Laketta Sterling, and Linda Warren.

Sara Belle Porter Goodin

 Mrs. Sara Belle Porter Goodin, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her home in Shuqualak, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Corey Jackson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sara was born April 9, 1942, in Louisville, MS, to William and Margaret Roberts Porter. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. She was a natural caregiver, always taking care of others before herself. She worked as a cashier at Sunflower Food Store for several years, a job she loved dearly and talked about often. She was one of the best cooks and her peanut cakes and oatmeal cookies will always be remembered. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Joe Wiley Goodin, and her sister, Jean Parkes.

Sara is survived by her daughter, who was her caregiver until the very end, Sarah Goodin (Bryan Dill) and her son, Wayne Goodin (June); her grandchildren, LaShara (Tyson) Tingle, Natalie (Morgan) Baggett, Clint (Shelby) Sloan, Lucas Phillips, Allen Shaw, and Nicole Denlay; her great grandchildren, Cheston (Chynna) Jones, Kyle (Kayla) Jones, Lane & Wyatt Tingle, James Hunt, Malorie Hunt, Dylan (Sydnee) Hunt, Madison (Raiden) Brown, Allie Joe & Sadie Sloan; and her great great grandchildren, Ryklin Claye & Millie Mae Jones, Estee Claire Jones, Hazel & Kylie Gladney, Paislee Hunt, Lynlee Hunt, and Kreed Brown.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Patterson, Hailey Moody, Cheston Jones, Kyle Jones, Dylan Hunt, and James Hunt.

Dr. Charles A. "Charlie" Waggoner

It seemed Charlie secretly wanted to be Daniel Boone. He certainly had the skills, the ability to rough it, and love of nature to qualify. Dubbed “boo baby” by an oncology clinic friend, Charlie was born on halloween day, 1951, in Meridian, MS, in a hospital, not the woods he loved. After 74 years, on June 12, 2026, he passed peacefully into the heavenly home Jesus prepared for him from Oktoc Road in Starkville, MS.

Charlie is survived by his wife Paula Simmons Waggoner, and siblings Janie Waggoner and James Waggoner. He was preceded in death by his parents Buford and Lodeena Waggoner, and by his first wife Debborah Harvey Waggoner. Numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends-like-family will miss his wit, warmth, wisdom, and servant spirit.

Colon cancer took this tough-as-nails wise man after a 13-year battle. Never defined by this struggle, Charlie continued over the years to contribute professionally and to vigorously pursue varied interests. A generous man, Charlie was known for hauling a ball of MSU cheese through the halls of UAB Hospital or MD Anderson to present to his current favorite surgeon.

Ever the creative scientist, he could be spotted developing his own large format black and white photos, or at the lathe turning a bowl typically as a gift. The joy of chasing deer, hunting squirrels with his dad, walking back home through the woods at sunset, all spoke to him of his God. He recognized that “fishing didn’t solve any problems, but it sure pushed ‘em back so you could get a good look at ‘em.”

Verified as “bleeding maroon,” Charlie was Mississippi State to the core, and grew up on one of MSU’s vast experiment stations, run by his agronomist dad. After graduation from East Central Community College in Decatur, MS, Charlie earned his B.S. in Biochemistry, his M.S. in Biochemistry, and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, all at Mississippi State University.

While at ECCC Charlie met and later married Debbie Harvey in 1973. God forged a strong loving union through life and health issues. After years in Starkville, they moved to Chattanooga, TN, where he led the establishment for Chattanooga State of the division of environmental science and technology. This division included chemical technology, industrial hygiene, fire science, industrial safety and health physics technology.

After Debbie died in 1995, Charlie returned to Mississippi State in 1997, where he served in various capacities and led research activities at Institute for Clean Energy Technology from 2005 to 2020. He led graduate research, served on graduate committees, and retired in 2020 with the rank of Research Professor and Director Emeritus of ICET.

After 17 years of being alone after Debbie’s death, at the ripe old age of 60, Charlie was pleasantly stunned at God’s love match for him with Paula. They enjoyed 14 richly blessed years together as God stretched each of them in their dependence on Him for every breath.

Professionally, Charlie’s technical contributions to improve public health and safety from nuclear facilities worldwide were significant and worthy of several notable awards. His over 30 years of consulting and support to the US Department of Energy resulted in being recognized by DOE management with the Distinguished Career Service Award in 2021, which is presented only in unusual circumstances. He supported international standards by serving in a volunteer capacity on the ASME Committee on Nuclear Air and Gas Treatment for over 20 years, and he was awarded the ASME Outstanding Service Medal in 2025.

Charlie’s support to the annual Waste Management Conference as a session leader and contributor were recognized worldwide. His work at Mississippi State University in various technical and management roles, including retiring as Director of the Institute for Clean Energy Technology, resulted in this organization now being the world-recognized center of excellence for nuclear air cleaning research and development. He was well-respected by his peers and provided valuable and meaningful mentorship to several upcoming engineers.

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS, with visitation from 12 noon until the service time. Interment will be at Clifton Community Cemetery in Scott County, MS.

John A. “Skip” Addison

Mr. John A. “Skip” Addison, 91, passed away on June 9, 2026, at his home in Louisville, MS. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00P.M. on Friday, June 12th, at Porter Funeral Home.

Skip was born September 29, 1934, in Reading, PA. He grew up in Pennsylvania, but had lived in many places during his career as a commercial artist in advertising and marketing. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he was an experienced pilot. He flew for Angel Flight while he was in Florida. He moved to Louisville in 2022 and was a member of First Methodist church. Skip was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gary Addison; and a sister, Delores Bennis.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Spivey Addison; two sons, John Michael Addison of Lutz, FL, and Alan Robert Addison of Hershey, PA; a step-son, Patrick Frank Tidwell of Superior, AZ; two grandchildren Michael Addison and Faith Addison Strohm; and four great grandchildren

Elder Joe Willie Idom

 Elder Joe Willie Idom, 89, of Louisville, MS., passed on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. Funeral Service will be Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2 p.m., at Trinity Church of God In Christ, 706 Winston Street, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Louisville Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Elder Idom was born March 6, 1937, to the parents of Fred  Idom and Clara Eloise Rohelia Idom, in Winston County Mississippi.

Elder Idom was preceded in death by his parents and many siblings.

Elder Idom is survived by his wife, Sulla Love Idom; children, Carlos Idom, Charlotte Miller, and Crandall Idom; (5) grandchildren, (4) great grandchildren; siblings, Elder Fred Idom (Brenda), Mary Jean Foster, Martile Broomie and a bonus sibling, Danny Idom; a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and family.

John Alvin Perry

John Alvin Perry, 70, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the Merit Health River Oaks Hospital, Flowood, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11 a.m., at Beck Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery, 688 Bethany-Ebenezer Road, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Katrina Sheneise Washington-Edgerson

Katrina Sheneise Washington-Edgerson, 42, of Joliet, IL., passed on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Baton Rouge General Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11 a.m., at Union Chapel M. B. Church, 142 Union Chapel Road, Louisville, MS. 39339. Visitation will be Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m., at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Chapel Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Dora Ella Carter

 Dora Ella Carter, 96, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2 p.m., from Hopewell United Methodist Church, 7133 Hinze Road, Louisville, MS. 39339. Visitation will be Friday from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hopewell Church Cemetery. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Carter was born February 17, 1930, to the parents of Bennie Bates and Arilla Triplett Bates in Winston County Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her; grandchildren, Pastor Andre Hickman and, Teresa Taylor; parents, Bennie and Arilla Bates; siblings, Roosevelt Bates, Ergie  B. Haynes, Lee Kinard Triplett, Oscar D. Bates, Maggie Moore and Joseph Bates.

She is survived by her children, Nola Taylor (Charles), Mae Hannah (Tommy); 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.

Albert E. “Shug” Glass

 

Albert E. “Shug” Glass, 77, passed away at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, on Friday, June 5, 2026. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 8 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Wells officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Ellison Ridge Cemetery.

Shug was born January 15, 1949, to Albert O. and Betty Ruth Smith Glass in Winston County, Mississippi. A devoted member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church, Shug faithfully served the Lord for more than 25 years in ministry. He taught the Men's Discipleship Class, served as a substitute Sunday School teacher, and spent many years ministering to inmates through prison outreach programs. He was a mentor and friend which allowed him to develop meaningful relationships with many of the inmates at the Winston-Choctaw County Correctional Facility, particularly those working in the maintenance department.

Shug was always willing to lend a helping hand. At Lake Forest Ranch, he became known as the person who could fix, repair, or maintain about anything. His willingness to serve wherever needed reflected his strong work ethic.

Before retiring, Shug spent 14 years as a cross-country truck driver, traveling highways across America and collecting stories along the way. He later dedicated many years to law enforcement, retiring from the Sheriff's Department after serving under Sheriffs Cecil Jennings, Jason Pugh, and Mike Perkins.

Outside of work and ministry, Shug enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing as often as he could. He had a deep appreciation for history, particularly American Indian history. Those who knew him best also knew of his love for southern fried catfish. In Shug's opinion, catfish was the only food worth eating, and he was known to judge a restaurant by the quality of its fried catfish. Family and friends often joked that he could declare a holiday in honor of a perfectly cooked plate of catfish.

Shug is survived by his loving wife, Bettie Glass; his daughter, Brandye Glass Hindman (Kevin); and son, Austin Prisock (Valeria) all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Paw Paw” to his five grandchildren: Holyn Prisock, Ethan Jones, Taylor Jones, Bailey Prisock, and Paden Prisock. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Hoa Glass; as well as other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Glass; his parents; his siblings, Robert “Sonny” Glass, Rita “Polly” Foster, and Marilyn Stokes; and his maternal grandparents, Macy and Tucker Smith.

Serving as pallbearers are Austin Prisock, Kevin Hindman, Glenn Gazaway, Scott “Cowboy” Kohrs, Christopher Hill, and Keith Alexander. Memorials in honor of Shug may be given to Ellison Ridge Cemetery Fund, 152 Ellison Ridge Church Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

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.

Milton Lamar Reynolds

Milton Lamar Reynolds, also known as Pete was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on June 1, 2026 at the age of 72.
Born on July 30, 1953 in Louisville, Mississippi, Pete lived a life filled with work, generosity, and family!

After attending Mississippi College & East Central Community College for a short period of time, Pete went on to work at Taylor Machine works. Hired on January 20, 1977 as a Receiving & Shipping Clerk, and worked his way to a Backorder Clerk (‘78), an Assistant Manager Inventory Control (‘81), Purchasing -Service Buyer (‘87), Costing Accounting (‘90), Job Estimator/ Analyst (‘93), Manager, Sub-contracting (‘96), Cost Accountant, Supervisor (‘01) Assistant Controller (‘04), Controller (‘04), Treasurer (‘10), Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (‘11). Pete retired from Taylor Machine Works on June 30, 2021 after 44 years. As a dedicated Taylor Team member, he loved his Taylor family very much!

Outside of work, Pete enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and friends, golfing with his late brother Bill and taking his beloved dog, Lily Mae on golf cart rides. Pete loved his Ole Miss Rebels and was known for wearing his big radio headphones listening to David Kellum’s play-by-play!

Pete loved the Lord & his Noxapater Baptist Church family!

Pete is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Matthews Reynolds of Louisville; and his mother, Nannie Maude Dewease Reynolds of Noxapater. He is also survived by his children: Matthew Lamar Reynolds (Jordan Fallon) and Alicia Reynolds Miller; his sister, Suzie Sudduth (Jim) all of Louisville; his brother, Jim Reynolds (Janette) also of Noxapater; and his mother-in-law, Annie Pearl Matthews also of Louisville. Sister-in-law Patricia (Mike) Stokes of Louisville, brother-in-law, Eddie (Veda Ann) Matthews of Bogalusa, Louisiana, and his many nieces and nephews. One of his greatest joys was his “rotten-spoiled” granddaughter, Jordan Miller, of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Reynolds; his brother, Bill Reynolds; and his father-in-law, Meredith Matthews.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 P.M. Wednesday, June 3 at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Thursday, June 4 at Noxapater Baptist Church in Noxapater, Mississippi. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater.

Serving as pallbearers are Clay Bane, Joey Bealis, Shawn Luke, Michael Miller, Bradley Reynolds, Greg Sisson, Trevor Stokes, Billy Workman. Honorary pallbearers are Webb Jr. Boswell, Kenny Bourland, Jerry Carter, Craig Foster, Jack French, Davis Kelley, Terry Kelley, Robert Lowery, Jimmy Marlowe, Robert McCool, Roy McCroy, Billy Reynolds, Steve Sinclair, Rex Smith, Rabbit Ward, Donny Woodruff.

Reginald Flay Hill (“Reggie”)

 In the early hours of May 30, 2026, Reginald Flay Hill (“Reggie”) passed as he wished: peacefully at home with family by his side. Reggie was born in Nanih Waiya, Mississippi on February 7, 1952 to Howard (Father) and Johnnie Dee Wray (Mother) Hill. Reggie was the oldest of six children and was a devoted and loving son and big brother. His siblings are sisters Linda Boydston (Mike) and Kathy Vanlandingham (Ricky), and his brothers, Danny, Warren and Tommy Hill, and infant Bobbie Ray. When his father passed away suddenly in 1969, Reggie assumed responsibility for helping his mother take care of the family – which he did. His relentless work ethic, ambition, and intelligence took him to places and gave him the success that only a dreamer like him could have thought possible.

From rural Mississippi to Texas, from Nigeria to Singapore with his son, Quinn Michael – and so many places in between – Reggie travelled the world solidifying his name and reputation in the offshore oil industry. He loved to explore new places, meet new people and, being a food connoisseur, try new cuisines and constantly cook for family and friends. Nevertheless, Reggie never forgot his roots, remaining close with his family and always calling Mississippi home. After retirement, he returned to a quiet and peaceful life in Nanih Waiya, building his dream home only two miles from the simple farm on which he was born. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Warren and Tommy Hill, and an infant brother, Bobbie Ray.

Reggie passed along his sense of humor, love of cooking and work ethic to his son, Quinn Michael Hill (Sharla). Reg taught “Q” so much about life, from working on the tractor to the value of exploring the world. And anyone that knew Reggie knew he was crazy about his two granddaughters, Estes and Palmer Hill ("his girls"), and he was the best "Papa" to them by teaching them how to fish, drive the Kubota, and just rolling around on the floor. He also loved to travel with his many nieces and nephews throughout their childhood and made special memories with them that are cherished.

We will continue to tell old stories and share old memories while we work to create new ones. He loved life and left a legacy to his family and friends. We vow to continue what he began and hold those values close and share in fellowship and fun at Hill Manor for years to come.

Already, he is so very missed.

A private family memorial celebration of Reggie’s life will be held at a later date.