All Obituaries

Frankie Jean Bennett was born February 10, 1956, in Winston County, Mississippi, to Mr. Pete Bennett and Mrs. Ida Mae Bennett. She accepted Christ at an early age. She departed this life on November 20, 2022. She was a graduate of Louisville High School Class of 1974. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers William Bennett and Johnny Ray Bennett, and sister Edna Bennett. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Kelsey Thompson (Daniel) of New Orleans,...

Walrickus Cistrunk was born on April 1, 1977, to the union of Dorothy Faye and JC Cistrunk. Walrickus is preceded in death by his loving parents, Dorothy Faye, JC Cistrunk and his brother Montague Cistrunk. At a young age, Walrickus confessed a hope in Christ at Greensboro Christian Methodist Episcopal Church of Louisville, Mississippi. Walrickus loved sports, hunting, music, and horse racing.  He leaves to cherish his memories his loving daughter, Sequoia Cistrunk, Louisville, MS;...

Heaven has gained an angel. Miss Bonnie Lewis was born May 23, 1965, to the late Bobbie Jean Lewis. Bonnie transitioned on September 19, 2022. God brought Bonnie through many storms in life, and through These storms she had a special friend by her side every step of the way. Many thanks to Evertt Jackson of Louisville, Ms., for always being there. Bonnie will be greatly missed by her children: Marquita Lewis of Ackerman, Ms., Tarquita Lewis of Louisville, Ms. Craig Lewis of Houston,...

Andrew Taylor was born on January 30, 1969, to Harris and Artie Taylor of Winston County, Louisville, Mississippi. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life, he joined Greensboro CME Church here in Louisville, MS. He completed Louisville High School and attended East Community College in Scooba, MS, and obtained a Mortuary Science degree. He worked in the family’s Taylor’s Funeral Home business all his life. He left this...

Maxine Triplett Coleman was born on March 23, 1953, to Cozy Ross Triplett and Hattie Ruth Triplett. She was a product of the Louisville School System graduating with the class of 1973. She was joined in Holy Matrimony for 31 years to the late Milton Coleman Jr.   Maxine was a member of Gates of Joy Church of God in Christ. Maxine was a giver and a doer. If you ever knew or had been around Maxine, you knew she was a talker, and it was never a dull moment. Later in life if something was...

Anthony McKinley was born to the late Melvin and Mae Norris McKinley on September 22, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Buena High School in Sierra Vista, Arizona before transferring to Weir Attendance Center in Weir, MS. He worked as a long haul driver for several years, Afterwards, he worked at Jack Post Corporation in the distribution department and later, Sonny’s Smokehouse in Ackerman, MS.   Anthony was preceded in death by his parents,...

Reginald Dushune Spencer (Reggie) was born July 27, 1975, in Ackerman, MS to Mary Helen Spencer and Quincy Lee Taylor. His heavenly departure was July 1, 2022. He was a graduate of the class of 1996 from Ackerman High School. Reginald recently began his career as a truck driver. He enjoyed seeing the country and getting to know people. He leaves to cherish his memory an amazing son, a devoting mother, two loving fathers, loving siblings, wonderful sweetheart, loved ones, and a host of...

CB “Zeno” Shumaker was born on May 23, 1961, to the late Deacon W. D. Shumaker and the late Otie Shumaker. He confessed faith in Christ at an early age at Bethsalem M.B. Church. CB graduated from Ackerman High School as part of cl class of 1980. CB never met a stranger, and the Ackerman/Reform Community would always enjoy a good laugh when CB was present 6 Brothers and 3 sisters precedes him in death. CB leaves to cherish his memory, Stillman (Hazel) Shumaker, brother, Franklin...

Mr. Johnnie L. Shell was born on August 12, 1950 to Johnnie Lee Shell and Etherine Hughes Shell in Louisville, MS.  Johnnie L. Shell was employed by Hudspeth Farms. Johnnie L. Shell departed his life on Monday, April 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family & friends. He is preceded in death by his father Johnnie Lee Shell: his mother Etherine Shell: (3) brothers A.V. Shell, Kenny Joe Shell, and J. C. Shell, (1) sister Annie B. Shell Walker. Johnny L. Shell leaves to cherish...

Lenora Byrd was born on July 2, 1980 in Ackerman, MS and departed this earth on April 10, 2022 in Louisville, MS. She was a treasured friend, and beloved mother. Lenora joined Union Chapel M. B. Church at an early age, and is the youngest of four children. Lenora preceded in death by her grandmother, Louise Byrd; and her sister Temeka Hardin. Lenora leaves to cherish her memories a loving mother, Sara Colton; her children, Diamond Ratliff, Shenekia Anderson, Andrew Boyd, Christopher Ficklin,...