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Barbara Luke Sullivan
Jun 16, 2026
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...
Shirley McArthur Alexander
Jun 13, 2026
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....
Sara Porter Goodin
Jun 13, 2026
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...
Charles A. Waggoner
Jun 12, 2026
Charles Albert 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,...
John "Skip" Addison
Jun 9, 2026
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...
Reginald Flay Hill
May 30, 2026
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...
Teressa Hemphill Huntley
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Teressa Leigh Huntley, 62, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS, with her loving husband, Michael, of 39 years by her side. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 27th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 P.M. until service...
Jerry Thomas Townsend
May 15, 2026
Mr. Jerry Thomas Townsend, 83, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Townsend...
Theresa Laurie Arnold
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Theresa Laurie Arnold, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Theresa was born September 11, 1950, in California. She was a very talented artist, and loved making all sorts of arts and crafts. She and her husband enjoyed working in children’s entertainment and entertained many children with a clown ministry. Theresa was...
William L. Johnson
May 5, 2026
William Johnson, 79, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, and went home to be with the Lord. Born on September 21, 1946, William was raised in Noxapater, Mississippi, the son of Willard Alexander Johnson and Kathleen Lofton Kemp. He grew up with his brother, Johnny Johnson, enjoying a childhood filled with fishing and...
Isla Vale Tabor
Apr 29, 2026
Isla Vale Tabor, 86, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and faithful servant of God, joined her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2026. There is no doubt she is being welcomed into Heaven with the words from Matthew 25:23 - “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Born Sept. 24,1939, she was the youngest of five raised by their strong and...
Carol Stewart Moody
Apr 28, 2026
Mrs. Carol Stewart Moody, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 2nd, at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Stewart Moody and Rev. Johnny Collins officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary...
Johnny W. Black
Apr 21, 2026
John W. “Johnny” Black, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Ms. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 25th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnny was born February 16, 1955, in Louisville, MS, to Bobby...
Niles Patterson Autry, Sr.
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Niles Patterson “Pat” Autry, Sr., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home in Louisville, MS. He was born in Ashland, Mississippi on March 11, 1937. He grew up in Ashland where he learned the value of hard work. Pat was a graduate of Ashland High School and attended Mississippi State University where he earned a Bachelor’s...
Rebecca Fair Giffin
Apr 12, 2026
Rebecca Thornton Fair Giffin passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Dr. Bob Schwanebeck and Dr. Heath Cross officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be...
William Boyd Thrasher
Mar 30, 2026
Mr. William Boyd Thrasher, 72, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at The Carrington in Starkville, MS. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 1st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Joel Britt and Rev. Frank Keeton officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral...
Earleen Crowson
Mar 28, 2026
Earleen Faye House Crowson passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS, with her family by her side. Earleen was born on April 5, 1963, to Earl and Doris House in Moweaqua, Illinois. She graduated from the Decatur School of Practical Nursing. She moved to Louisville, MS, in 1983, and shortly thereafter, married Frankie...
Maxine Smith Houston
Mar 27, 2026
Mrs. Maxine Smith Houston, 93, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Louisville Healthcare in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Monday, March 30th, from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M.at Ellison Ridge Baptist Church, with a graveside service to follow at Ellison Ridge Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Wells officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Maxine was born February 3,...
James R. "Buddy" Butts
Mar 26, 2026
James Russell Butts, known to all as “Buddy,” passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on January 28, 1936, in Amory, Mississippi, Buddy recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by those he loved. He left behind a legacy of quiet strength and a kindness that was felt by everyone who knew him.
Though not born...
Deanie Reed Luke
Mar 23, 2026
Deanie Reed Luke, a beloved and cherished member of the Louisville, Mississippi community, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in her hometown of Louisville.
Born on January 15, 1936, Deanie lived a life marked by dedication to family, faith, and craft.A graduate of Bond High School, Deanie was known for her exceptional talent as a seamstress. Throughout her career, she...
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