Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Louisville, MS, Winston County & Surrounding Areas
Robert Wayne Farish
May 12, 2024
Robert Wayne Farish, 73, died Sunday, May 12, 2024 in Owasso, OK. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 18, at Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, MS with interment in Union Ridge Cemetery in Noxapater. R. Wayne was born November 30, 1950, in Philadelphia, MS. He graduated from Noxapater High School and went on to receive...
Willis Gerald Starnes
May 4, 2024
Mr. Willis Gerald “Bill” Starnes, 83, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Choctaw County Nursing Home in Ackerman, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 6th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home....
Carl Christopher Robertson
May 1, 2024
Mr. Carl Christopher “Chris” Robertson, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. on Friday, May 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Courtney and Rev. Glynn Barker officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home....
Doris White Luke
Apr 26, 2024
Doris Irene Luke (White), 97, of Louisville, MS, passed away on April 26, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1926, in Noxubee County, MS. Doris was a homemaker, worked at Spartus Corp., and was a long-time employee at the local Walmart.
She was a charter member of Ackerman Church of God and worshipped her Lord and Savior there faithfully for...
Frances King Woodruff
Apr 24, 2024
Frances Elizabeth King Woodruff passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 28th, at Flower Ridge Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, and on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the...
Quinton Curtis Lamar
Apr 20, 2024
Dr. Quinton Curtis “Curt” Lamar, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home in Louisville, MS. A funeral Eucharist will be held at 10:30 A. M. on Saturday, April 27th, at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in McComb, MS, with Father Victor McInnis presiding. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS. Hartman-Jones Funeral...
William Larry Hemphill
Apr 15, 2024
Mr. William Larry Hemphill, 63, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in Louisville, MS. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 20th, at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Larry was born July 21, 1960, in Macon,...
Sherry Lynn Holton Russell
Apr 4, 2024
Mrs. Sherry Lynn Holton Russell, 68, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 6th, at Harmony Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Lundy, Rev. Tommy Jones, and Rev. Chris Gully officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M....
Thomas A. McCleer
Mar 31, 2024
Mr. Thomas Augusta McCleer, 78, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 4th, at Porter Funeral Home with Mr. Alan Krajewski officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorial...
Robert E. "Bobby" Clark, Jr.
Mar 24, 2024
Mr. Robert E. “Bobby” Clark, Jr., 90, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Winston County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 27th, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Memorial...
Peggy Joyce Smith
Mar 23, 2024
Mrs. Peggy Joyce Smith, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home in Noxapater, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 25th, at Noxapater Baptist Church, with Rev. Trent Jaudon and Dr. Bob Massey officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, and Monday from...
Mary Elaine Sanders
Mar 8, 2024
Mrs. Mary Elaine Kujala Sanders, 82, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 10th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. David Keen officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Perkinsville Cemetery....
Margie Robertson Gully
Mar 8, 2024
Mrs. Margie Robertson Gully, 92, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11th, at Vernon Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Gerald Branum officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Vernon Assembly of God Cemetery....
Alan Jerome Frazier
Feb 10, 2024
Mr. Alan Jerome Frazier, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Philadelphia, MS. A memorial service in Alan’s memory will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 20th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jonathan Peeples officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral...
James P. "Jimmy" Dill
Feb 7, 2024
James "Jimmy" Purvia Dill Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, and resilient entrepreneur, passed away on February 7, 2024. Born on January 5, 1941, in Columbus, MS, to James Purvia Dill Sr. and Juanita Lucas Dill, Jimmy lived a life marked by faith, generosity, a strong work ethic, and unwavering determination. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Amy Allen Land
Feb 2, 2024
Mrs. Amy Allen Land, 85, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 6th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home, and on Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time....
Tony Thompson
Feb 1, 2024
Mr. Tony Barrett Thompson, 77, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 3rd, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Lundy and Rev. Eugene Duran officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home....
Charles Garrigues Clark
Jan 25, 2024
On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Charles Garrigues Clark, Sr. passed away at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was 87. Charles was born April 21, 1936 to Charlie Mae Garrigues and Robert E. Clark, Sr. Charles graduated Louisville High School and attended Mississippi State University, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During Charles’ career as an engineer he worked...
Lois Ray Taylor
Jan 22, 2024
Mrs. Lois Ray Taylor, 79, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 26th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Robin Risher and Rev. Warren Hunt officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will...
Barbara Faye Fulcher
Jan 20, 2024
On January 20st, 2024, Barbara Faye Robbins Fulcher, our mama and granny, ran into the arms of Jesus and her family waiting at Heaven’s gate for her. (We say ran because she never moved at a speed lower than fast even when she required a walker!)
Barbara was born to John Ben and Needham Moore Robbins on February 17, 1943....


