Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Weems Chapel United Methodist Church for Mrs. Ruthie Mae McGowan James, 72, of Picayune, who passed away Thursday, October 23, 2009 in Picayune.

Burial was in the Picayune Cemetery under the direction of Baylous Funeral Home.

Visitation was Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Weems Chapel United Methodist Church in Picayune.