Memorial Funeral Home of Houston

04/10/2026

Clinton-James Jason Porter, 49, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home in Clinton, MS. He was born March 2, 1977, in Flowood, MS to James Barry Porter and Maxine Wilk Porter Hurst. He was a mechanic and a member of Free Chapel Church in Gainesville, GA.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Houston, MS with Minister Judy Elmore presiding. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is honored to serve their friends.

He is survived by his mother, Maxine Wilk Hurst of Clinton; his father, Barry Porter (Debbie) of Brandon; his daughter, Brianna Porter (Brandon Sayan) of Buford, GA; one granddaughter, Unity Sayan; brother, Michael Vaughn Porter of Brandon; sister, Rachel Puckett (Ryan) of Brandon; two nephews, Nolan and Jack Puckett, his Aunts and many cousins.

James was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and his wife, Anne Marie Dozier Porter.

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04/10/2026

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04/08/2026

Houston-Margaret Lucille Hill Pulliam passed away on April 7, 2026, at Fernbrooke Personal Care Home, Houston, MS. She was born November 20, 1933, in Okolona, MS to Lucille and Cooper Hill. She was married to Stanley D. (Sam) Pulliam on August 28, 1950.

Margaret was well known for her love and service that she provided to her community, church, friends, and family. She was a member of the Buena Vista Methodist Church. She was a representative of World Book encyclopedias for several years. She was especially well known for her wonderful skills of sewing. She designed and created the beautiful wedding dresses for their four daughters and even made her son a suit! She enjoyed gardening-including her lovely arrangements of her home-grown flowers. She enjoyed planning, decorating, and catering weddings, receptions and parties with her many best friends. Also, she enjoyed traveling, photography, and fishing.

As a loving mother and grandmother, she was always present in each of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren's lives. Family was everything to her!

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband; her siblings; Audrey Sullivan, Deannie McCullough, Dolly Nabors and Cecil Hill; her granddaughter, Baby Girl Whitt and her son-in-laws; David Kyle, Bruce Wofford and a half-brother, Joe Cary Hill. She leaves behind her children; Gail Kyle, Bettye Wofford, Esther (James) Earnest, Joe
(Valerie) Pulliam, Ginger (Steve) L***y. Grandchildren; Remus (Ilona) Whitt, Dendy (Heather) Holcombe, Mary Margaret (Mark) Carnes, Robert (JennaGrace) Earnest, Richard (Hillary) Earnest, Stacey (Jonathan) Storey, Stan (Sarah) Pulliam, Gore (Coursey) Pulliam, Sam (Bailey) L***y, John Luke (Jacqueline) L***y. Great grandchildren; Aurelia Whitt, Mason and Anna Holcombe, Ethan, Jon Robert, and Karoline Carnes, Nash and Louisa Earnest, Samuel Earnest, Greyson, Holden, and Dosson Storey, Maddie Claire Pulliam, Liam and Magnolia L***y. She also leaves behind her two half-sisters; Rita Robinson and Carolyn McMillan.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 PM, with services following at Memorial Funeral Home, Houston, MS with Bro. Kevin Lindley officiating. Burial will follow at the Pulliam Family Cemetery in Buena Vista, MS.

Pallbearers are her grandsons.

Memorials can be made to Buena Vista Methodist Church, 451 County Road 169, Houston, MS 38851 or a charity of your choice.

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04/08/2026

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04/07/2026

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04/06/2026

Houston-Larry Brock Nelson, 78, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born July 5, 1947, in Prairie, MS, to the late Elton Leon Nelson and Mary Evelyn Gillespie Nelson.

Larry is leaving behind a legacy of strength, faith, and unwavering devotion to his family. A man of great character, Larry loved the Lord deeply and lived his life guided by that faith. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather who cherished his family and took great pride in each generation that followed him. Larry was known for his strong work ethic. He believed in hard work and expected the same from those around him, not out of harshness, but out of a desire to see others grow, succeed and stand on their own. His drive and initiative was the force that led to a partnership that became known as N&W Farms in Vardaman, MS where the brand of Hillbilly Sweet Potatoes was born. With love for the business he created not just a livelihood but a legacy. Even in retirement he found a way to use his hands whether it be with cattle, goats or bailing hay.

Larry met the love of his life when he was just 18 years old, a meeting that would shape the rest of his journey here on earth. They would have been married 60 years on April 25. Together they built a life rooted in love, faith and purpose. When illness came last year, together they faced it with the same strength that defined his life and could only be described as a gift, God granted him one more year. One more year to be with those he loved and share moments and stories that will be treasured forever. He will be deeply missed and remembered always.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at New Liberty Baptist Church in Vardaman with Bro. Pete Gregory and Bro. Jeff Harmon officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Vardaman. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Paulette Blue Nelson of Houston; his children; Debbie Gibson (Al) of Brandon, Damon Nelson (Tania) of Vardaman, Fandaci Harmon (Andy) of Houston; nine grandchildren, Savannah Lenheart, Derek Nelson, Brennon Gibson (McKenna), Kelsey Floyd (Justin), Caitlin Sullivan (Brent), Palmer Harmon (Chelsea), Addison Love (Adam), John Robert Harmon, Lexi Jones (Idarias); 22 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one brother, David Nelson (Margaret) of Woodland; two sisters, Jeannie Winter of Vardaman and Kathy Haynes (Greg) of Houlka.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents-Cyrus and Minnie Nelson, and Fonzo and Margaret Gillespie.

Pallbearers will be Chris Tedder, Derek Nelson, Palmer Harmon, Brent Sullivan, Damon Nelson, Adam Wright and Brennon Gibson. Honorary pallbearers will be Randle Wright, Bryan Allen Long, Bub Long, Danny Suggs, J.D. Long, Lee Edward Tedder, Charlie Foster, Adam Love and Justin Floyd.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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04/06/2026

04/05/2026

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04/03/2026

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04/03/2026

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03/29/2026

Houston-Marie Dorothy Hess, 85, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Merit Health River Oaks Hospital in Flowood. She was born February 2, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ to the late John Hess and Dorothy Shaw Hess. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Houston.

There will be no services. Memorial Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

She was survived by her three daughters, Eve Lancaster (Grant) of Houston, Debra King (Carl) of Houston and Dorothy Gerano of Fair Lawn, NJ; 4 grandchildren, TJ Long, Tony Long, Taylor Laney and Brandon England; 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

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