~MISSY'S SNAPSHOTS~ Snapshots of my immediate family and my ancestors coming from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Cuba, MI, NY, AR, AL, AZ, MO, TN, NM, LA, PA, UT, FL, and MS. Also, my pets!
John Edward "Johnny" Nicholas passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was 86 years old. John was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on January 18, 1939. He was the only child of James Otis and Mary Viola Nicholas of Crowville, Louisiana.
John is survived and will be greatly missed by his son Dennis Nicholas and wife Suzi of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and his two wonderful grandchildren, Emma and Katherine.
Affectionately known as Daddy, Pa Paw, Uncle Johnny, and Mr. Johnny, he was a devoted member of Crossway Church. John retired in 2015 from his career as a maintenance supervisor at Complex Chemical Company of Tallulah, Louisiana.
John had a lifelong passion for all things mechanical. His mother told a story about how he repaired his father's malfunctioning carburetor at age eight. Despite losing his right hand in a workplace accident at age 21, John worked for 55 years as a mechanic, never considering giving up on the career he loved. He spent many enjoyable weekends repairing and rebuilding small engines and his neighbors' cars and trucks. One of John's greatest joys was his grandchildren, and he doted over them like only a grandparent can.
Visitation will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg, Mississippi at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 22, 2025. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:30 AM with Reverend TJ Tennison officiating. Burial will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, Louisiana.
My firstborn daughter, Theresa Marie "Teri," is 62 years old today. This is her Senior Class picture, taken in 1981, when she graduated from St. Aloysius High School in Vicksburg, MS. She has one daughter, Sonya Michelle, who is 40 years old and has served in the United States Navy. My daughter lives in Magee, MS, having retired as a nurse. I wish her a very Happy 62nd Birthday, and may she have many more returns of her "special" day! I love you so much! MOM
I'm wishing my great-grandson, Ian, who is one of five greats, a very Happy 18th Birthday today. I hope he has a blessed and memorable birthday. I love you so much, Great-Gran-Gran.
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Today, my Granddaughter, Victoria Leigh, is celebrating her 37th Birthday. Born on Halloween, her Dad called her “Spook,” which fits her perfectly. She gave me my great-grandson Ian, who will be 18 in a few days. Victoria is a very caring and sweet granddaughter. I’m wishing her a very happy birthday, full of happiness and joy. I love you so very much, Victoria! Gran Gran xoxo
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Wishing my 3rd daughter, Debra Ann "Debi", a very Happy 56th Birthday today. Debi works as a Nanny for two doctors' little girl. She is also a mother to two sons, Stephen and Michael (Ethan), and a daughter, Lucy. She is blessed with three grandsons, William, Noah, and Asher. I'm wishing her many more incredible years to come. I love you, MOM.
Here are a couple of pictures of me from my youth, recently sent to me by my cousin, Mary Ann, in Cape Girardeau, MO.
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A younger picture of my Dad, Marion E. Love, Sr., thinking and wishing him a Happy "Heavenly" Birthday today. Dad was born in New Orleans on June 12, 1916, and died on November 7, 1987. He was the only child born to James E. Love and Della Mazerat Love. I miss and love him so much.
Robert Mark Palms, Jr., known by many as Mark, of Manchester, Mich., passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 70 in New Orleans, La. Mark was a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, and musician whose passion for the arts touched many lives.
Born on August 30, 1954, in Grosse Pointe, Mich., he was the son of Bob and Sue (O’Leary) Palms, who both preceded him in death. Mark was a graduate of Austin Catholic Prep School in Detroit. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.
Mark taught K–8 music at Napoleon Community Schools. In 2002, he founded the Riverfolk Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Mich., bringing a diversity of local, national, and international performers and artists to his community.
Mark is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol Wells Palms; his daughters, Jacqueline, and Natalie Palms; “like sons,” William Bernard and Arnud Szanto; his sisters, Jules Palms and Marie Louise “Mitzi” (Mike) Palms-Burt; and his loving extended family.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10am, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Visitation will begin at 9:30am at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Elliott Cemetery, 1701 Mt. Elliott St, Detroit, Mich.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chas. Verheyden, Inc.
Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or any music or arts organization of your choice in Mark’s honor.
The Palms family would like to thank Mark’s doctors and staff at Touro Hospital in New Orleans, as well as the family and friends who have always loved him and supported his family.
(Mark Palms, great-great-grandmother, and my great-great-grandmother were sisters)
So sorry to hear that Mark has passed away.
I will fly to VA on Tuesday to see my granddaughter graduate on June 1, 2025. I also wish to see my Great-Grandson, Tidus, graduate on May 31, 2025, but I will not. I am incredibly proud of both of them and love them deeply.
I wish my granddaughter Kate a very Happy 12th Birthday today! Her Aunt Debi took a picture of Kate as a baby peeking over her Mom's Suzi's shoulder, and look at her now. I love you, Kate, and enjoy your special day! Gran Gran
Lillie Laverne "Midge" Ezell passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her loving son by her side. She was 82 years old. Lillie was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana, on August 14, 1942. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Willie DeWitt and Lillie Viola Wright.
Lillie is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Sheldon Ezell, and her ten brothers and sisters. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her three children: Dennis Nicholas and wife Suzi of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Dawn West and husband Jack of Shelbyville, Tennessee; George Ezell and wife Donna of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her eight wonderful grandchildren, Emma and Katherine Nicholas, John Lee Brewer III, Brandon and Ty Mccrea, Amelia West, Audrey and Ashton Ezell; and her great-granddaughter Chloe Brewer.
Affectionately known as Lillie, Midge, Maw maw, and mom, she was a devoted member of Parkview Baptist Church. Lillie retired in 2004 from her beloved position as an office manager for TA Travel Center. She and her husband, Sheldon, loved hosting informal and formal gatherings for family and friends. Their annual family reunions would last for days, welcoming dozens of family members and friends to their home. One of Lillie's greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an incredible cook and loved to spend hours tending her garden.
Visitation will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, Louisiana, at 5:30 PM Friday, March 28, 2025. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Parkview Baptist Church in Tallulah, Louisiana, with Bro. Cletus Moak officiating. Burial will follow at Epps Cemetery.
Thinking of our Mom today on St. Patrick's Day, when she passed away at 58 of pancreatic cancer in 1979. We love and miss you so much. Laura Love Ables
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