Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Louisville, MS, Winston County & Surrounding Areas
James Kenneth Koon
May 28, 2020
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...
Glenda McDonald Jennings
May 23, 2020
Mrs Glenda Jean Jennings, 69, passed from this life on May 23, 2020 at Winston County Hospital, Louisville, MS, where she was also born . A graveside service will be held Wednesday May 27th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Jennings was born December...
John Simmons Myers
May 15, 2020
Mr. John Simmons Myers, 71, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at his home in Louisville, MS. While growing up, John lived in several areas of Mississippi as his father was involved in several business ventures. John graduated from Terry High School and attended Mississippi State University. He lived for a while in Florida where he became an electrician....
Richard J. Dickerson, Sr.
May 7, 2020
Mr. Richard Jerl Dickerson, Sr., 77, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home in Louisville, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, May 9th, from 11:00 AM till 1:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Sunrise Cemetery in Noxapater, MS. Rev. Antoine Stokes and Rev. Fred Frazier will be officiating. Porter Funeral Home is...
Dorothy Stewart Hailey
Apr 28, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Hailey, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Dorothy was born September 26, 1933, in Winston County, MS, to James Thomas and Grace Alewine Stewart. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Education. She taught school in Lynville, Prince Chapel, Macon, Bond in Neshoba County. She...
Margaret Holman
Apr 25, 2020
Mrs. Margaret Threadgill Holman, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at River Place Nursing Center in Amory, MS. Margaret was born April 28, 1931, in Prentiss County, MS. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Home Economics. She was a retired home economist for Winston County. She was a member of...
Sara Melton Starns
Apr 19, 2020
Sara Melton Starns passed away on April 19th, 2020 at her home in West, MS after a brief illness. She was 76. Sara was born on August 22, 1943 in Lexington, MS to Perry and Louise Melton. She graduated from Castleberry High School in Ft. Worth, TX and later attended Holmes Junior College where she was a basketball cheerleader. She...
Joshua Connor Lovorn
Apr 13, 2020
Joshua Connor Lovorn, 14, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home in Wiggins, MS. Connor was born January 10, 2006, in Flowood, MS. He was an eighth grade student at Stone Middle School, and a member of Venture Church Stone County Campus. He is survived by his mother, Amy Nunn Stampley of Wiggins, MS; his sister, Shaena...
Anna Jean Allen
Apr 5, 2020
Mrs. Anna Jean Watson Allen, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Jean was born September 21, 1928, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was a graduate of East Central Community College and the University of Mississippi. She served as the kindergarten director at First Baptist Church in Holly Springs, MS, and taught school...
Gerardo Sanchez
Apr 5, 2020
Mr. Gerardo Galvin “Little Gary” Sanchez, 21, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS, as a result of an automobile accident that also took the life of his girlfriend, Lexy Deese. Gerardo was born April 17, 1998, in Starkville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and was a heavy equipment...
Lexy Deese
Apr 5, 2020
Miss Lexy Ann Deese, 18, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, as the result of an automobile accident that also took the life of her boyfriend, Gary Sanchez. Lexy was a senior at Winston Academy, and a member of Noxapater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandparents, William and Jenice Kittrell, and Lenora Deese. She is survived...
Mavis Robertson Hanna
Apr 3, 2020
Mrs. Mavis Robertson Hanna, 95, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at her home in the Nanih Waiya community. Mavis was born November 5, 1924, in Winston County. She graduated from high school at Southwestern Assembly of God High School in Waxahachie, TX. She was a sewing machine operator for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. She was...
Don Turnipseed
Apr 1, 2020
Don Martin Turnipseed, 73, passed away on April 1, 2020 at his home in the Highpoint Community of Louisville after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Don was born on January 6, 1947 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and grew up in Choctaw County. He graduated from Ackerman High School and attended Mississippi State University. During his college years, he worked as...
Lea-Ann Denton
Mar 24, 2020
Lea-Ann Hill Denton, 64, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 27th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in...
Nona Sisson Vowell
Mar 19, 2020
Mrs. Nona Faye Sisson Vowell, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 21st, at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until...
Larry Allen Lee
Mar 12, 2020
Mr. Larry Allen Lee, 71, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Garden Hills Personal Care Home in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 14th , at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mashulaville Baptist Cemetery. Porter...
Mary Ella Goodin
Mar 8, 2020
Mrs. Mary Ella Goodin, 80, of Emmett, MI, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron. She was born April 1, 1939, in Butler Community, Noxubee County, MS, the daughter of the late R.W. and Pennsylvania (Vandevender) Clark. Her marriage of 57 beautiful years to Bennie Wilson Goodin was November 21, 1955. Bennie passed away...
Bonnie Joyce Harrell
Mar 7, 2020
Ms. Bonnie Joyce Harrell, 65, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her home in Noxapater. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 14th, at Flower Ridge United Methodist Church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Harrell was born December 25, 1954, in Forest, MS. She was a graduate of Lake High...
Susan Williams Konrick
Mar 7, 2020
Ms. Susan Mary Konrick, 85, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 12th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Crystal Ridge...
John E. Isonhood
Mar 6, 2020
Mr. John Elvin Isonhood, a beloved father, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, March 6, 2020, at his home in Louisville. John passed away at home after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 8th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Hudson officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M....