Mary Elizabeth Scarbrough

Mary Elizabeth Scarbrough, 64, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a. m. Thursday, June 24 at Friendship Baptist Church with Bro. Terrell “Mutt” Mayo and Bro. Junior Davis officiating. There will also be visitation on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Craig Springs Cemetery with Bro. Jeremy McCrory and Bro. Tim Buchanan officiating.

Mary was born June 18, 1957, to Marcell and James Knox Mooney in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a very active member of Friendship Baptist Church where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school class and being involved in any activities going on at the time. Mary loved to travel taking her grandchildren on vacations. She also planned a special individual shopping trip for each grandchild to celebrate their birthday. Mary loved her husband, children and grandchildren very much. She loved sitting on her back porch watching the hummingbirds, looking at her fountain and her flowers. Mary also enjoyed sharing God’s word with all the children she met. She worked for United Piping, Inc., for 41 years. She loved the Lord and she loved life!

Mary is survived by her husband of 18 years Ricky Scarbrough of Starkville. She is also survived by her children: Shane (Leslee) Fortenberry also of Starkville, Leigh (Scott) Childs of Madison, Mississippi, Wayne (Jessi) Scarbrough, Brad (Katie) Scarbrough all of Sturgis, Hannah (Wesley) Howell and Josh (Erica) Horton all of Starkville. One of her greatest joys was being “YaYa” to her grandchildren Hailey, Makenzie, Presley, Tyler, Emma, Avery, Dean, Addy, Dawson, J. W., Wyatt, Walker, Briggs, and Millie. She is also survived by her dad Clyde Wilson of Fulton, Mississippi, her sisters Edna O’Flarity, Cindy Goodwin, Lisa Sandlin, and Angie Wilson as well as two brothers Nelson Wilson and Ronnie (Linda) Wilson. Mary also leaves behind a host of loved nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Marcell and James Knox Mooney, her mother Nellie Louise Wilson, and her sister Millie Horton.

Serving as pallbearers are Shane Fortenberry, Scott Childs, Wayne Scarbrough, Brad Scarbrough, Wesley Howell, and Josh Horton. Memorials in honor of Mary may be given to Craig Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Renee Pinnix Howell, 2406 Wade Road, Starkville, MS 39759

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Phylis Carter

Barbara Phylis Carter, 69, of Noxapater, MS., passed on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Neshoba County Nursing Home, Philadelphia, MS. Graveside Service will be Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Mount Pleasant#2 Church Cemetery, Noxapater, MS. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. 

Barbara, was born to the parents of George Washington Carter and Vattie Young, on August 27, 1951, in Winston County Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Siblings, Joyce, Jerlene Leon and Alline. 

She is survived by her children: Eugene Carter, Philadelphia, MS., and Barrett Carter, (Luvettius of Noxapater, MS.;Siblings, Boe Carter, Verdie), Jeffery Carter, Willie Jean Carter, Lorean Graham,(Phillip), Nancy Mae Carter and Lena Mae Goss,(Sight),; 9 Grands, 13 Great Grands, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

Monie Phillips, Jr.

Mr. Monie Phillips, Jr., 82, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his home in Lucedale, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 22nd, at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Phillips was born October 13, 1938, in Noxubee County, MS. He graduated from Nanih Waiya High School, and was a retired machinist from MRS Trucking Company in Jackson, MS. He served in the Mississippi National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Monie Phillips, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Mae Hemphill Phillips of Lucedale, MS; three sons, Monie Phillips, III, of Florida, Marty Aaron Phillips of Lena, MS, and Monie Jason Phillips of Texas; two step-daughters, Robin Carter of Louisville, and Teressa Huntley of Brandon, MS; a brother, Paul Phillips of Centre, Al; and 9 grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, www.jwm.org.

Harry Walter "Wally" Bennett, II

Harry Walter “Wally” Bennett, II, 63, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitation will be Monday, June 21, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a. m. Tuesday, June 22 at First Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Childs and Newlie Long officiating. There will also be visitation on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Memorial Cemetery.

Wally was born February 11, 1958, to Harry Walter Bennett, Sr. and Juanita Rivers Bennett. He was a member of First Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Wally was a graduate of Louisville High School Class of 1976. He was very active in the Boy Scouts where he served as Assistant Scout Master influencing the lives of many young men. Wally loved to cook especially for his family and friends. With his love for people and his outgoing personality, Wally was a friend to many. He was well-known around Winston County as the owner of Bennett’s Do-It-Center. Most of all, he loved his family especially his grandchildren.

Wally is survived by his wife of 43 years Sharon Kirkpatrick Bennett, and his children: Jason Bennett, Jennifer Bennett Collier and husband Brian, and Jonathan Bennett all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “Dad” to his grandchildren Ella Claire and Julia Gregory. He is also survived by his sisters Dianne Bennett (Dave) Wells and Cathy Bennett (Eddie) Barnes. He also leaves his mother-in-law Joyce Frazier Kirkpatrick, brother-in-law Lee (Suzanne) Kirkpatrick, and sister-in-law Lisa (Arnie) Strait, as well as a host of other loved nieces, nephews, and friends. Wally was preceded in death by his parents.

Serving as pallbearers are Jason Bennett, Jonathan Bennett, Brian Collier, Brian Barnes, Clif Barnes, Ben Jackson, Tommy Kirkpatrick, and David Wells.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Mable T. Woodson

Mable T. Woodson of Sturgis died peacefully at home Thursday, June 17, surrounded by her family. She is the last surviving child of Marion Oscar and Pearl Taylor.

Ms. Mable was born April 1, 1922 in Kosciusko, MS and is a 1940 graduate of Weir High School. After graduation she moved to Jackson, MS where she began her 38 year career with the telephone company. After WWII she moved to Sturgis, MS where she met the love of her life, Crandall, and made Sturgis her home.

Ms. Mable was active in her church. She loved the Lord and wanted everyone she knew to know how great a God we serve. When asked how she was doing she would often reply, “I’m better than I deserve. He is mighty good to us all.” Her love for the Lord was apparent in her words and actions as she helped so many throughout her life.

Ms. Mable is survived by her son, Crandall (Judy) Woodson and daughter, Leah (Chuck) Brown. She is also survived by her grandchildren. Jessica (Matt) Wade, Daniel Woodson, Laura (Daniel) Forde, Amanda (Parker) Jacobs, Lauren (Weston) Armstrong, and Rebecca Brown along with five great grand children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, H. Crandall Woodson and 7 brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00am at Sturgis Baptist Church with a service to follow at 11:00. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sturgis Baptist Church.

Billy Booth Sullivan

Mr. Billy Booth Sullivan, 91, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Baptist-Golden Triangle Medical Center in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 20th at Ellison Ridge Baptist Church, with Rev. Wes Jones and Rev. Charles Rook officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Sullivan was born on May 21, 1930, in Louisville, MS, to William Jackson and Alice Bertha Clay Sullivan. He was a retired material handler at Taylor Machine Works, and was also a farmer and cattleman. He was a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce McDonald Sullivan; his parents; four sisters, Jerleen Horn, Gundean Sullivan, Decille Hisaw, and Alice Clay Tingle; and five brothers, Grover Sullivan, Selby Sullivan, Randle Sullivan, J. W. Sullivan, and Roy Sullivan.

He is survived by three daughters, Vicki (Taylor) Tucker of Louisville, Lisa Morgan of Louisville, and Renee (Wes) Jones of Pickensville, AL; 9 grandchildren, Kiley Linch, Matthew (Laura) Tucker, Kelli Linch Pruitt, Clay (Jacqueline) Stanley, Jeffrey (Audrey) Tucker, Codi (Bubba) Parker, Dylan (Brooke) Morgan, Tyler (Brianna) Jones, Will Jones, and Allen (Vera) He; and great grandchildren, Santiago Tucker, Annabel Tucker, William Tucker, Austin Linch, Kyla Linch (Dakota) Roberts, Karigen Pruitt, Kashton Pruitt, Kaislee Pruitt, Kaiden Stanley, Makenah Stanley, Kinley Stanley, Merrick Stanley, Carlee Parker, Gunner Parker, Charlee Parker, Grayson Parker, and Rey He.

Pallbearers will be Kiley Linch, Austin Linch, Dylan Morgan, Jeffrey Tucker, Matthew Tucker, Tyler Jones, Will Jones, Randy Sullivan, Kenny Sullivan, Johnny Sullivan, Allen He, and Clay Stanley.

Memorials may be made to the Winston-Choctaw Gideon Camp, P. O. Box 556, Louisville, MS, 39339.

Ricky McArthur

Ricky Derrell McArthur, 67, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi. Visitation will be Sunday, June 20, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nowell-Massey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p. m. Monday, June 21 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bryan Madison officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi.

Ricky was born May 21, 1954, to Clarence and Sudie Beth Hall McArthur in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was a member of Mars Hill Pentecostal Church and was retired from Georgia Pacific Corporation. After his retirement, he enjoyed driving to various locations for Crowson Auto World picking up and delivering cars. Ricky enjoyed fishing and playing solitaire. He always had a smile and a joke for everyone he met each day. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them especially snuggling with his grandbabies. He enjoyed helping both of his sons at their homes whenever needed.

Ricky is survived by his wife of 49 years Martha Reed McArthur, and his two sons Chris McArthur and wife Melinda and Jason McArthur and wife Sandy all of Louisville. One of his greatest joys was being “PawPaw” to his grandchildren Elizabeth (Adam) Eubanks and Julianne McArthur and his great-granddaughter Adalynn Eubanks. He is also survived by his sisters Brenda McArthur and Sherron (Doyle) Parker, three sisters-in-law Melanie McArthur, Mildred Goodin, and Patsy Webb, and his brother-in-law David (Mary) Reed. He also leaves a special family friend who has been a next-door neighbor for more years than either can remember, Eric Reed, as well as a host of other loved family members. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Linda Gail Hicks and his brother Ronnie McArthur.

Serving as pallbearers are Adam Eubanks, Luke Goodin, Mark Goodin, Samuel Goodin, Stephen Goodin, Abel Hernandez, Tim Manning, Eric Reed, and Mike Reed. Memorials in honor of Ricky may be given to Mars Hill Pentecostal Church, c/o Matthew Burks, 10310 Road 179, Philadelphia, MS 39350, to purchase Bibles for the Prison Ministry.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

George Herman Doss

George Herman Doss, 71, of Louisville, MS., passed on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the Winston County Nursing Home, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Sunday, June 20, 2021, at 2 p.m., from Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, from 4:30, until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Prospect Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangement. 

Mr. Doss, was born on April 14, 1950, in Winston County Mississippi, to the Parents of Charlie Doss and Glennie Bell Triplett. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charlie and Glennie Bell; siblings, Bennie Nicholson, Sherman Doss, Thomas Doss, Arthur Lee Doss and Augusta"Gus" Doss. 

Survived by: Wife, Gloria Doss; his children, Stephanie Walker(Brian), Timothy Terrell (June) and George Corey Doss (Jackie) all of Chicago, IL.; His Siblings, Charlie Doss(Maxine), Larry Doss(Ophelia) and Nancy Ford(Howard) all of Louisville, MS., Delinda Doss-Alwan, of Atlanta, GA., Kendrick Doss (Calandra), of Horn Lake, MS., and Glennie Eiland(Tommie) of Radcliff, KY.; In-laws,Willie Bell, Sarah Doss, Pearl Doss, Marilyn Doss, and Doris Doss. A host of Grands, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

Leroy Walter Culberson

Leroy Walter Culberson, 71, of Baton Rouge, LA., formerly of Noxapater, MS., passed on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date by the Family. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements.

Maurice Vandez Hughes

Maurice Vandez Hughes, 37, of Louisville, MS., passed on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Saint Dominic Hospital, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 2 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. 

Maurice Vandez Hughes was born November 17, 1983 to Hattie Hughes and David Charles Thames in Louisville, MS. He was a 2001 Graduate of Louisville High School. 

Maurice leaves to cherish his memories his; Mother Hattie Hughes(Katie); one brother, Marlo Hughes(Tywanda); sister, Gladys Hughes(Kendrick), Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

James Kenneth Koon, Sr.

Mr. James Kenneth Koon, Sr., 86, a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, passed away on May 28, 2020, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Porter Funeral Home is charge of the service.

Ken was born August 9, 1933, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James Edward and Martha Rucker Koon. He graduated from Elizabeth Messick High School in Memphis, TN; and received his degree in business administration from Memphis State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Ken’s professional career included associations with Georgia Pacific, Louisiana Pacific, and Taylor Machine Works. He most recently served as marketing director for CAHABA Forging and Supply Co. of Tuscaloosa, AL. He was an Air Force veteran, where he served as a pilot. His call name was “Tree Top”, referring to his 6’ 7” height. He was a faithful member of First Methodist Church of Louisville. Ken was a much beloved story teller, and entertained family and friends with detailed stories and vivid tales.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, James Kenneth Koon, Jr., a sister, Patsy Jean Haun; and a brother, Craig Lee Koon.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Lovvorn “Tibby” Koon; a daughter, Kimberly Ann Koon of Louisville; a sister, Claire Koon Haun of North Little Rock, AR.; three grandchildren, Jerry Koon, Jamie Koon, and Fields Major; one great granddaughter, Myla Klair Koon; and a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339, or Rhodes Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 110, Houston, MS, 38851.

Lillie Mae Walker

Visitation: 10AM til Service Time Saturday June 19, 2021 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Funeral Service: 11AM Saturday June 19, 2021 at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Interment: Blythe Creek Baptist Church Cemetery near Mathiston, MS

Danny Cleveland Maxey

Funeral service for Mr. Danny Cleveland Maxey will be 11 AM Friday, June 18, 2021 at Longino Baptist Church with Bro. Nick Ulmer officiating. Burial will be in Longino Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Longino Baptist Church from 5-8 PM Thursday, June 17, 2021, and Friday beginning at 9 AM until time for service. John E. Stephens Chapel is in charge.

Mr. Maxey, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. He lived most of his life in Neshoba Co. He was a Navy Veteran. He was a member of Longino Baptist Church. His hobbies included fishing and farming.

He is preceded in death by his parents, H.B. “Shine” and Bessie Maxey; brother, Robert Maxey.

Survivors include wife, Lanortta Maxey of Philadelphia; daughter, Marsha Maxey Rogers (Keith) of Louisville; son, Max Maxey (Leigh) of Philadelphia; sisters, Joann Nance, Jean Thomas both of Noxapater; brother, H.B. “Bud” Maxey Jr. of Noxapater; (6) grandchildren, Sydney Boswell (Daniel), McKenzie Rogers, Hayes Maxey, Grace Maxey, Kenley McMullan, Trey McMullan; (2) great-grandchildren, Tanner Boswell, Ayden Boswell.

Pallbearers: Daniel Boswell, Doug Graham, Tyler Peterson, Matt Darby, Dan Stone, Trey McMullan.

Honorary Pallbearers: Hayes Maxey, Robert Warner, Randy Seales, Jim Houston, Tommy Pinter.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Ann Marie Graham Memorial playground at Longino Baptist Church.

Ricky Dean Hindman

Ricky Dean Hindman, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Pearson officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service in Murphy Creek Cemetery.

Ricky was born May 30, 1965, to Tommy and Geraldine Carr Hindman in Winston County, Mississippi. He was a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. Ricky was a journeyman millwright with Fluor Daniel Construction Company. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed helping friends and family whenever needed.

Ricky is survived by his sister Lynn White and husband Bill of Louisville, and his brother Terry Hindman and wife Teresa of Sturgis, Mississippi. He is also survived by his nephew Will White and nieces Leigh Ann Morgan and Dena Kelly as well as his great-nieces Victoria Westmoreland, Brook Morgan, and Britney Morgan and his great-nephews Zack Westmoreland, Trysten Kelly, Ben Mitchell, and D. J. Morgan. He also leaves behind a host of other loved family members. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents and his niece Grace White.

Serving as pallbearers are Matthew Barrett, Wesley Conn, Chris Henry, Scott Henry, Drew Prisock, Jacob Prisock, Jordan Prisock, and Zack Westmoreland. Memorials in honor of Ricky may be given to Murphy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 5420 Bond Road, Louisville, MS 39339.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Roger T. Kirk

Roger T. Kirk, 86, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 18 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Kelsey 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 Memorial Cemetery.

Roger was born August 6, 1934, to Alvin Earl and Enid Claire Schooler Kirk in Winston County, Mississippi. He was of the Baptist faith. Roger retired from Taylor Machine Works after working 24 years as a machinist. He answered the call of his country by serving six years in the United States Army.

Roger is survived by his wife of 61 years Gloria Kirk, his daughter Peggy Pearson both of Louisville, and his son Phillip Kirk and wife Lena of Cedar Hills, Texas. He is also survived by his siblings: Kathryn Kirk, Lavada (Bobby) Robertson, Earl Kirk, and Sam (Barbara) Kirk. One of his greatest joys was being “Grandpaw” to his two grandchildren Dana Pearson (Richard Cagle) and Paul Pearson (Kayla Colbert) and his five great-grandchildren: Noah and Nikki Reed, Caleb Pearson, and Mia and Zoe Cagle. He also leaves behind his niece Julie Kirk and nephew Edward Kirk. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Alvin Ralph Kirk, his sister Lola Kirk, and two sisters-in-law Sally and Betty Kirk.

Serving as pallbearers are Paul Pearson, Sr., Paul Pearson, Jr., Richard Cagle, and Noah Reed.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Marilyn McKinley

Marilyn McKinley, 67, of Louisville, MS., passed on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, MS. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date by the Family. 

Marilyn was born February 5, 1954, to the Parents of Ozie McKinley and Pinkie Lockett. 

She is survived by; two sons, Ronald Proctor, Romeoville, IL., and Arthur Coleman of Milwaukee, WI.; Sisters, 4) Johnie Marie Crosby, Frances Crosby and Olinda McKinley all of Chicago, IL., Debra Sims of Texas. A host of Grands, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.

Robert Dewitt Spiva

Robert Dewitt Spiva, 89, of Noxapater, MS., passed on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the University Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 11 a.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Hopewell U. M. Church Cemetery, Louisville, MS. Beck Funeral Home of Louisville in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Spiva was born October 25, 1931, to the parents of Theodore Spiva and Willie L. Davis, in Winston County Mississippi. 

He is survived by; four daughters, Florice Norwood(Roger) of Byram, MS., Velma Bright, Cynthia Kelly and Katrina Spiva; two sons, Robert Spiva, Jr., (Angela) and Shaun Spiva(Consuela) both of Jackson, MS; one sister, Ruth Thompson of Rochester, NY.; two brothers, John Daniels Spiva of Rochester, NY., and James Howard Spiva(Emma) of Jackson, MS. A host of Nieces, Nephews and other Cousins and Friends.

Walter James Eiland

Walter James Eiland, 68, of Louisville, MS., passed on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Louisville Health Care Center, Louisville, MS. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 1 p.m., from Beck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 until 6 p.m., from the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Eiland Cemetery. 

Mr. Eiland, was born Nov. 19, 1952, in Winston County Mississippi to the parents of Ernest Eiland and Jessie Christine Liddell. 

Walter Leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Chenikka Eiland Usher of Tallahassee, FL., and Candace(Chandler) Smith of Louisville, MS; one brother, Tommie(Bernice)Eiland of Radcliff, KY; Three sisters, Hattie Eiland of Cleveland, OH., Maxine Curtis and Elgia(Billy) Ford both of Louisville, MS.;Two brothers-in-Law, Howard Jackson and Robert L. Doss, Sr., both of Louisville, MS; Two Sisters-in-law, Lwvora Ashford of Chicago, IL., and Bertha Eiland of Louisville, MS; Two Granddaughters, Ariyanna Nunn of Louisville, MS., and Camille Usher of Tallahassee, FL; one grandson, Kareem Usher(KJ), Jr., of Tallahassee, FL.; one best friend Leon Welch of Louisville, MS. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Roger T. Kirk

Roger T. Kirk, 86, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 18 in the Nowell-Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Kelsey 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 Memorial Cemetery.

Roger was born August 6, 1934, to Alvin Earl and Enid Claire Schooler Kirk in Winston County, Mississippi. He was of the Baptist faith. Roger retired from Taylor Machine Works after working 24 years as a machinist. He answered the call of his country by serving six years in the United States Army.

Roger is survived by his wife of 61 years Gloria Kirk, his daughter Peggy Pearson both of Louisville, and his son Phillip Kirk and wife Lena of Cedar Hills, Texas. He is also survived by his siblings: Kathryn Kirk, Lavada (Bobby) Robertson, Earl Kirk, and Sam (Barbara) Kirk. One of his greatest joys was being “Grandpaw” to his two grandchildren Dana Pearson (Richard Cagle) and Paul Pearson (Kayla Colbert) and his five great-grandchildren: Noah and Nikki Reed, Caleb Pearson, and Mia and Zoe Cagle. He also leaves behind his niece Julie Kirk and nephew Edward Kirk. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Alvin Ralph Kirk, his sister Lola Kirk, and two sisters-in-law Sally and Betty Kirk.

Serving as pallbearers are Paul Pearson, Sr., Paul Pearson, Jr., Richard Cagle, and Noah Reed.

Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 N. Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Dorrotha "Dee" Rigdon

Mrs. Dorrotha "Dee" Rigdon, 69, of Columbus, MS formerly of Meridian, MS passed away, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. a graveside service will be held Monday, June 14, 2021 at Whitehead Cemetery in Winston County, MS at 11:00 a.m.