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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...
Jerry Thomas Townsend
May 15, 2026
Mr. Jerry Thomas Townsend, 83, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Dowd officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Townsend...
Theresa L. Arnold
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Theresa L. Arnold, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Theresa was born September 11, 1950, in California. She was a very talented artist, and loved making all sorts of arts and crafts. She and her husband enjoyed working in children’s entertainment and entertained many children with a clown ministry. Theresa was...
William L. Johnson
May 5, 2026
William Johnson, 79, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, Mississippi, and went home to be with the Lord. Born on September 21, 1946, William was raised in Noxapater, Mississippi, the son of Willard Alexander Johnson and Kathleen Lofton Kemp. He grew up with his brother, Johnny Johnson, enjoying a childhood filled with fishing and...
Isla Vale Tabor
Apr 29, 2026
Isla Vale Tabor, 86, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and faithful servant of God, joined her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2026. There is no doubt she is being welcomed into Heaven with the words from Matthew 25:23 - “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Born Sept. 24,1939, she was the youngest of five raised by their strong and...
Carol Stewart Moody
Apr 28, 2026
Mrs. Carol Stewart Moody, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 2nd, at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Stewart Moody and Rev. Johnny Collins officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary...
Johnny W. Black
Apr 21, 2026
John W. “Johnny” Black, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Ms. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 25th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnny was born February 16, 1955, in Louisville, MS, to Bobby...
Niles Patterson Autry, Sr.
Apr 13, 2026
Mr. Niles Patterson “Pat” Autry, Sr., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home in Louisville, MS. He was born in Ashland, Mississippi on March 11, 1937. He grew up in Ashland where he learned the value of hard work. Pat was a graduate of Ashland High School and attended Mississippi State University where he earned a Bachelor’s...
Rebecca Fair Giffin
Apr 12, 2026
Rebecca Thornton Fair Giffin passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Winston Medical Center in Louisville, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 18th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Dr. Bob Schwanebeck and Dr. Heath Cross officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be...
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,...
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...
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