All Obituaries

Ms. Retha Gamble was born on February 2, 1927 to Walter Fancher and Sarah Lampkin. She passed away on August 26, 2023.

In 1973, James Watson was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, at the Christian Welfare Hospital to Ethel Johnson and James Watson Sr. James was a quiet little boy. He never talked much. James loved cooking and cutting hair. He leaves to cherish his memories, mother, Ethel Johnson of Louisville; 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. 

Robert Bates was born on February 13, 1954, to Roosevelt Bates and Mae Bell Bates in Winston County, Mississippi. Robert was baptized at St. James Presbyterian Church in Louisville, MS, at an early age and later joined New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Robert found loved and married Waldine Murray Bates in September of 2000. It was instant LOVE.  Robert was called home on April 21, 2023 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Take your rest Big Rob.

Willie Ruth Cotton was born February 19, 1973, in Macon, MS, to the late Tommie James Roberson and Susie Cotton. Wille Ruth loved the Lord. At an early age, she confessed a hope in Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.  Willie Ruth was a 1991 graduate of Noxubee High School. She continued her education at East Mississippi Community College. Willie Ruth loved reading, writing poetry, and singing. She was a great seamstress.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Pearlie Miller Randle died Monday, April 16, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1942. She was born and raised in Louisville, MS. She lived in Chicago, IL the last 55 years. She attended a Baptist Church in Chicago, where she served on the usher board. Pearlie loved being around people. She loved visiting her sister Effie Lee and her children in MS. She was kind-hearted and loved helping others. Pearlie was preceded in death by her mother, Pearlie Mae Coleman; her father, Grover Coleman; and her...

Eardell Parker was born to Lillie Mae and Remo Eiland on May 6, 1935, in Winston County. She was raised in the Highpoint community where she confessed and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She later joined Faith Tabernacle Church of Louisville, Mississippi. Eardell worked a brief time as a waitress. She loved the outdoor life, fishing, building things, and especially being a homemaker. Eardell departed this life on April 15, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was preceded in...

Elaine H. Colter, 66, of Louisville, MS, passed away from this life on April 6, 2023, to meet her Lord and Savior. Elaine H. Colter was born on November 17, 1956, to Mr. Howard (Wing) and Jessie (Mae) Hoskins. She received her education at Louisville High School. Elaine met Mr. Jimmy Colter in 1974. They were united in Holy Matrimony in May 1978; four children were born. She was a mom to everyone she knew and a great cook. She worked at Bellwood until they closed. She retired from...

Mr. Elmer Tucker, affectionately known as "TUCKER AND DOG," was born on June 5, 1954, to the late Grady and Zula Tucker of Attala County. He attended high school in Winston County School District. He met Margaret Tucker, and they married on December 24, 1974. Elmer was baptized in Jesus's name and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost at Narrow Way Pentecostal Church. Later in life, he became a member of the Greater Hope Pentecostal Church.  Elmer was employed...