All Obituaries

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,...

Musa Levon Matthews was born on July 5, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois and departed his life on February 18, 2022 in Lewisville, Texas. Musa joined New Zion M. B. Church at an early age and graduated from Louisville High School. Musa was the second born in a group of four. His brothers often teased each other about being born from a “Cat” and “Rat” Family. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Catherine Miller (Cat) and Mae Vergia Pleas (Rat). Musa loved children,...

Joycene Ashford Roussell was born in Newark, New Jersey, on September 1st 1958. She was the youngest of two children of Betty Ethel Goss-Ashford (d. 1990) and Freddie D. Ashford of Louisville, MS. Joycene married Eugene Roussell on June 19,1999 in Chicago. Joycene and Eugene have been living in the Houston area since 2000. Joycene made her transition from this life on February 10, 2022 and is now with her mother.   Joycenne began her education in Newark, New Jersey at McKinley...

A direct Cremation of Ms. Brenda F. Rush  on February 05, 2022. She was 41 years of age, born April 04, 1980 to Mr. Willie Glenn and Shirley Foster. She was a native of Louisville, MS. Taylor Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.

A direct cremation of Mrs. Helen Baber on January 20, 2022. She was born May 28, 1954, in Choctaw County to the late Mrs. Mamie Lue Curtis. She leaves to cherish her husband Jimmy Mosley, one son Billy Baber. Taylor Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.

Toni McMullen Starks was born in Choctaw County on March 24, 1969 to John and Ola Mae McMullen at an early age she accepted Christ into her life at Weir Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Weir, MS. Toni was united in holy matrimony to James Starks on June 4, 2019, who preceded her in death by her mother and father, John and Ola McMullen; four brothers, William Kirkwood, Loris McMullen, Billy Jean McMullen and Frankie McMullen; one sister, Johnnie Ward.   She leaves her memory to be...

Bro. Jimmy Rudolph “PIG” Fulwiley began the journey of his earthly Life on July 7, 1949, with parents Jimmy and Billy Dove Fulwiley. He soon acquired the Nickname “PIG,” which everyone in the community knew him as. Early in life, he joined Mt. Vernon M. B. Church, Louisville, MS and later united with New Zion M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. He attended Noxapater Colored School, Noxapater, MS. Jimmy was married to the former Lorraine Gladney for a period of time. He...