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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...
Meagan Letteri Boykin
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. Meagan Amanda Letteri Boykin passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, March 20, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Mississippi (844 S. Columbus Ave., Louisville, MS 39339). Burial will follow at Memorial Park...
Herbert Hope Evans
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Herbert Hope Evans, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Philadelphia, MS, surrounded by his children. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Heath Hillman officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,at Porter Funeral Home, with the graveside service beginning at 11:00...
Joe Hancock
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Joe Spinks Hancock, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st, at Rocky Hill Methodist Church, with Rev. John Clayton Kitchens officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Interment will...
Barbara Ming
Feb 25, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Boydstun Ming, 79, passed away at her home in Louisville MS on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born March 3, 1946, in Louisville, MS. She was a 1964 graduate of the Nanih Waiya Attendance Center. She furthered her education at East Central Junior College, receiving an associate’s degree in medical records. After...
Pamela Suzanne Pearson
Feb 21, 2026
Mrs. Pamela Suzanne Pearson, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Pamela was born October 16, 1959, in Buras, Louisiana.
She is survived by her husband, Larry David Pearson of Louisville; and two sons, Phillip Michael Runnels and Ryan McCallum, both of Jackson, MS.
No services are planned at this time.
Harris Gillett Wood
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. Harris Gillett Wood, 89, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home in Louisville. A graveside service was held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 19th at Masonic Cemetery in Louisville. Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Harris was born January 19, 1937, in Louisville, MS, to Beryl and Samuel Harris Wod. Harris was a graduate...
Stan Salter
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Stanley Arthur Salter, 61, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Baptist-Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 13th, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Damon Williams officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Memorial...
Dennis Devon Reese
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Dennis Devon Reese, 71, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Dennis was born August 9, 1954, in Louisville, MS, to Pete and Vera Reese. He worked as a machinist at Taylor Machine Works for over 46 years.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Brown Reese of Louisville, MS; two...
Anita M. Pendleton
Feb 6, 2026
Ms. Anita M. Pendleton, 61, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 14th, at Porter Funeral Home.
Anita was born September 1, 1964, in Meridian, MS, to Charles and Avoy Smith Pendleton. She worked for many years as an...
Kenneth Daniel Bridges
Feb 6, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Daniel Bridges, 78, passed away on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 9AM until the service begins. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Porter Funeral...
Alexis Grace Taylor
Feb 4, 2026
Our sweet, precious daughter Alexis Grace Taylor was welcomed home to heaven on February 4, 2026. She has joined the heavenly choir singing, dancing, and praising her Heavenly Father. Hers was a life which glorified God…a testimony of His faithfulness.
As family and friends, we celebrate her journey. She traveled through the seasons of life facing many detours along the way....
Judy Scircle Post
Jan 31, 2026
Judy Scircle Post, 81, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born on October 23, 1944, in Frankfort, Indiana, Judy was the beloved daughter of Scott and Gerselda Scircle. She grew up in Lexington, South Carolina, where her love of music, faith, and people took root. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from the University of...
Paulette Chandler
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Paulette Smith Chandler, 80, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS.
Paulette was born February 7, 1945. She attended Noxapater High School, and worked for many years for Anglica and TRW Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Opal Smith; two sisters, Patsy Wigle and Peggy Dickerson; two...
Tony Beard
Jan 24, 2026
Tony Beard, as he loved to be called, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Ms. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation is the day of the service from 1:00 P.M. until service...
Vernece Vanlandingham Bruce
Jan 13, 2026
Mrs. Vernece Bruce , 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Dominic Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 17th, at Shiloh Baptist Church, with Rev. Jay Murphy officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Porter...
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