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Carol Jolley Turnipseed
Oct 1, 2023
Carol Jolley Turnipseed, 78, passed away on October 1st, 2023, at the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, surrounded by her family. A longtime resident of Louisville and the Highpoint community, she passed away after a long struggle with cancer and other health issues.
Carol Louise Jolley was born on June 19, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to...
Glenda Barrett Miles
Sep 28, 2023
Mrs. Glenda Ree Miles, 74, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at her home in Noxapater, MS. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, September 29th, at Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery, with Antoine Stokes, Matt Gillis, and Dwayne Barrett officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Glenda was born...
Brenda Aron Johnson
Sep 23, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Kay Johnson, 67, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Oak Ridge, TN. A visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 27th, at Porter Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 1:30 P.M. at Indian Springs Cemetery, with Rev. Franklin Smith officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of...
Chester N. Herrington
Sep 20, 2023
Locals say the fish in Winston County are swimming a little easier today with the passing of Chester Norris Herrington Sr. of Louisville.
Chester, 95, died on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at The Carrington Nursing Center in Starkville. At the time of his passing, he was the oldest male member of First Baptist Church of Louisville.
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Sally Marveen Moody
Sep 12, 2023
Sally Marveen Moody, beloved educator and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville on September 12, 2023. She was born on April 21, 1935, in Louisville, the daughter of Marvin and Eunice Moody.Marveen began her distinguished teaching career with the Jackson Public School system. Throughout her years of service, she not only taught in...
Gay Reynolds Jackson
Aug 25, 2023
Gay Reynolds Jackson, a dedicated and beloved member of the Louisville community, passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville, MS on August 25, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1936, in Livingston, TN to Opha and Hooper Reynolds.Throughout her life, Gay left an indelible mark through her various roles. She and her husband, Burgess P. Jackson, were...
Nancy Kea Swain
Aug 18, 2023
Nancy Kea Swain, a compassionate and dedicated individual who served as the director of nursing at Winston Medical Center, has passed away at the Dogwood Cottage on August 18, 2023. Born on February 17, 1944, in Jonesboro, North Carolina, Nancy leaves behind a legacy of excellence in her field and a deep commitment to helping others.
Nancy's educational journey began...
Fredrick "Sonny" White
Aug 18, 2023
Mr. Fredrick Lee “Sonny” White, 80, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 after a long and heartfelt life, at his home in Louisville, MS. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 23rd, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment...
Johnny Crowell
Jul 13, 2023
John Davis Crowell (Johnny) met his Lord face to face on July 13, 2023. There he joined his beloved wife of 65 years a mere 2 months after her passing Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 17th, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service...
Lynn Beasley
Jun 27, 2023
Mr. Lynn H. Beasley, Jr., 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Regency Hospital in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 1st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Betheden Cemetery....
Joe Smith
Jun 14, 2023
Mr. William Joe Smith, son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away from this life Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home on Campground Road, Winston County, MS, after a brief illness A graveside service and interment will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, June 16th, at Campground Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to...
Delisa Lynn Peavy
Jun 13, 2023
Delisa Lynn Peavy, 63, of Columbus, formerly of Louisville died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her home. DD, as she was affectionately called by many, or as her neighbor’s knew her as Max’s mom referring to her Australian Shepherd that she so dearly loved, was never one to venture far from home unless it was a horse show with her...
Carolyn P. Palmer
Jun 1, 2023
Mrs. Carolyn P. Palmer, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Regency Hospital of Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tommy Jones officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of...
Claire Woodward
May 19, 2023
Mabel Claire Woodward (Claire) passed away in Louisville, Mississippi, on May 19, 2023, at the age of 83 years. Claire was born on December 23, 1939 in Waterford, Mississippi. Claire was the wife of Roland Woodward. Married in 1962, they made Louisville their home and raised their three children, Martha Claire, Scott (Kim), and Doug (Angelia.) In addition to being...
Claire Crowell
May 19, 2023
Anna Claire Johnson Crowell went to be with her Lord on May 19th, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 23rd, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in...
Mary Ann Sessions
May 17, 2023
Mrs. Mary Ann Sessions, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Martin’s in the Pines in Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 21st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be Monday...
Charles William Haggard
May 13, 2023
Charles William Haggard, or C.W., as most of his friends and family knew him, was born to Corinne Woodruff Haggard and Robert Swinton Haggard in their home on Ellison Ridge Road in Winston County, Mississippi on August 14, 1936. A devoted member of the Ellison Ridge Community, C.W. graduated from Ellison Ridge High School before attending East Central Community College...
Darryl Eubanks
May 9, 2023
Mr. Darryl Howard Eubanks, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 13th, at Poplar Flat Baptist Church, with Rev. Doug Wise officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Porter Funeral Home is in...
Tammie Johns Cherry
Apr 18, 2023
Tammie Johns Cherry, 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at University of Alabama in Birmingham, after a long battle with cancer. Tammie was born on June 21, 1962, in Louisville. She was a graduate of Louisville High School, and East Central Community College. She was as a pharmacy tech for several pharmacies in Louisville, including Wal-Mart, Dan’s Drugs,...
Mildred Yarbrough Hathorn
Apr 18, 2023
Mildred Virginia Yarbrough Hathorn took the right hand of her savior and was willingly escorted to her heavenly mansion that had been under construction for over a hundred years on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 20th at 2:00 pm at Porter Funeral Home with Rev Mike Childs and Rev Newlie Long officiating. Visitation with...
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