Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Louisville, MS, Winston County & Surrounding Areas
Susan McMillin Lawson
Feb 13, 2014
Mrs. Susan McMillin Lawson, 56, died Thursday, February 13, 2014, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 15th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs....
Roland Byrd
Feb 9, 2014
Miles Roland Byrd, 72, died of a stroke February 9th at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12th, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Scott Phillips officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Poplar Flat Cemetery. Roland was born...
Cyril Mantel Clay
Feb 9, 2014
Funeral services for Mr. Cyril Mantel Clay will be held on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Junior Davis officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the church. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clay was born February...
Harold Gordon
Feb 4, 2014
Mr. Harold Curtis Gordon, Jr., 62, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 8th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Prentiss Gordon, Sr., Rev. Prentiss Gordon, Jr., and Rev. Owen Gordon officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at...
Mary Gilliam Metts
Jan 29, 2014
On January 29th at 1:40 pm Mary Gilliam Metts, 84, found sweet relief from Alzheimer’s as she was escorted by an angel into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ from her home. Visitation will be Friday, January 31st at Porter Funeral Home from 5-8. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 1st...
Mamie E. Kugle
Jan 28, 2014
Mrs. Mamie E. Kugle, 96, went to be with the Lord January 28, 2014. She was born Mamie Elizabeth Hodges in Choctaw County, MS, on August 16, 1917, to Mary Jane Walker and Thomas Randolph Hodges. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fancher Medders in 1949, and her husband Jessie Kugle in 1983. She is survived by her...
Rev. Travis A. Reed
Jan 28, 2014
Rev. Travis A. Reed, 87, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 30th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg DePriest, Rev. Matt Moehring, and Rev. Lane Busby officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time. Interment will be in Memorial...
Howard Richardson
Jan 26, 2014
Howard Earl Richardson (Lou), age 66 of Sumiton, Al passed away on Sunday January 26th 2014 due to a long illness. He is survived by 2 sons; Michael and Andy, 3 brothers; Tom, Rob, and Mark Richardson. He is the son of the late Robert J. Richardson and Anna Mae Lenard. He will be missed by his nephews, friends, and...
Dorothy E. Young
Jan 24, 2014
Dorothy (Dot) Crenshaw Young, 86, of Louisville, MS, left the pains of this world on January 24, 2014 and entered into rest to await Jesus’ return. Dorothy was born in Lauderdale County to the late Trudie Hughes and William Joseph Crenshaw on October 16, 1927. She graduated from Louisville High School and East Central Junior College. Dorothy worked as a...
Royce McBrayer
Jan 15, 2014
Mr. Clinton Royce McBrayer, 87, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at his home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 17th, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the church. Porter Funeral Home...
Lynda Bateman
Jan 14, 2014
Mrs. Lynda Ward Bateman, 59, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at her home in Louisville, MS. Memorial Services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Friday, January 17th, at Endtime Sanctuary Church, 202 West College Street, with Rev. Marlon Adcock officiating. Mrs. Bateman was born May 24th, 1954, in Louisville, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lora Mavis...
Betty Clay
Jan 11, 2014
Mrs. Betty Walker Clay, 84, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 14thth, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Junior Davis and Rev. Billy Bowie officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery....
Jimmie Henley Hill
Jan 8, 2014
Mrs. Jimmie Henley Hill, 100, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Brandon Court in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 12th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 PM until service time. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Porter Funeral Home is in charge...
Lessie Palmer Reed
Dec 23, 2013
Mrs. Lessie Palmer Reed, 92, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at Brandon Nursing and Rehab in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 24th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Lundy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Harmony Baptist Church. Interment will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Reed...
Alene Yates Smith
Dec 22, 2013
Mrs. Alene Yates Smith, 90, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27th at 11:00 A.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Keith Hall, Rev. Larry Haggard, and Rev. Bubba Eaves officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be...
Helen Rives Jones
Dec 20, 2013
Mrs. Helen Rives Jones, 89, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 22nd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Bowie officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM until service time at Porter Funeral Home....
Marvin L. Cole
Dec 16, 2013
Mr. Marvin Ladell Cole, 88, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at his home in Louisville. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, December 19th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Dr. Kelly Barnett, Rev. Jerry Lundy, and Rev. Hubert Yates officiating. Interment will be in Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter...
Bobby D. Kennedy
Dec 15, 2013
Mr. Bobby Doyle Kennedy, 69, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at his home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, at First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Scott Phillips and Rev. Owen Gordon, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park...
Cynthia Walters Clark
Dec 14, 2013
Mrs. Cynthia Walters Clark, 58, died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at her home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, at 2:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. David Keen and Rev. Scarlett Shepperd officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park...
Roy Langford
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Roy Wilson Langford, 84, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 16th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter Simmons officiating. Interment will be in Murphy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home....