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Ms. Casandra Diashet Gandy

Ms. Casandra Diashet Gandy

Oct 28, 2026

Casandra leaves to cherish her precious memory, her beloved son, Xavious Jawan Terry, and grandson, Xaiden Asher Terry both of Bessemer, Alabama; her loving mother, Shirley Chandler (Robert) of Starkville, Mississippi; father, Samp Wilson, Jr of Crawford, Mississippi; sisters, Denise Chandler of Florence, Mississippi; Pamela Booker (Freddie) of Indianapolis, Indiana; Erica Wilson of Grenada, Mississippi; and Sherrenda Wilson of Crawford,...

Mr. Robert Eugene "Bobby" Winston

Mr. Robert Eugene "Bobby" Winston

Oct 23, 2026

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Winston, 77, passed away on October 23, 2026. Born on November 12, 1948, in Oktibbeha County MS, he was the second of five sons born to Ike Winston and Mary McCabe. A proud Vietnam veteran, Bobby was a hardworking man who owned and operated a Merritt Reed body shop for many years. On March 1, 1973, he...

Mr. Albert Lee Vaughn Jr.

Mr. Albert Lee Vaughn Jr.

Oct 19, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Alvis Lewis of Starkville, MS; his sister, Cherita Vaughn of Starkville, MS; Terri Outlaw (Demetric) of Starkville, MS; sons, Cory Vaughn of Starkville, MS; Zontae Bush of Starkville, MS; brothers: Marvin Seals (Tyesha) of Starkville, MS; Melvin Seals (Shakila) of Starkville, MS; Travious Bankhead of Starkville, MS; grandchildren: Kainon and Kenzo Vaughn;...

Mr. William Ed Davidson

Mr. William Ed Davidson

Oct 19, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memory, a special friend, Frances Lee; eight sisters: Lynell McCurry, Mary Ruth McCurry, Letha McCurry, and Debra McQiller (Bobby), Linda Kay Johnson all of Pheba, MS; Ruby Grice of Woodland, MS, Lenora Johnson Dixon (Harvey) of Illinois, & Frankie Mae Starks of Mantee, MS; two brothers: Curtis Davidson (Betty) of Eupora, MS and Morse Johnson...

Mrs. Sammie Lee Woods

Mrs. Sammie Lee Woods

Oct 18, 2026

She is survived by her wonderful son, Terry Adams of Sturgis, MS & her sister, Henry Alice Curry of Chicago, IL.  

Ms. Bernadette D Riley

Ms. Bernadette D Riley

Oct 14, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memory, four sisters, Janice Smith (Ray) of Normal, IL; Cossandra Evans of Dallas, GA; Sheila Riley, Brenda Evans (Sharp) of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Willie Riley (Maurice) of Columbus, MS and Tommie Lee Evans of Starkville, MS; one aunt, Lodina Peterson of Shreveport, LA; one uncle, Jessie Lee Evans of Starkville, MS; one great aunt,...

Ms. Sandra Fay Outlaw

Ms. Sandra Fay Outlaw

Oct 12, 2026

Sandra’s memory will be treasured by her daughter, April Hatchett; her grandson, Edmond Moore Jr.; her special friend and devoted companion of more than 35 years, Willie E. Gillespie.  She also leaves to cherish her memory, her bonus children and their spouses, Willette McClain (Delvin), Annette Spann (Terence), Zena Dixon, Gena Lockett (Jeff), Delethia Gillespie, Willie Gillespie Jr, and Tammy...

Mrs. Helen Rose Mason Taylor

Mrs. Helen Rose Mason Taylor

Oct 8, 2026

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her devoted husband of 56 years, Andre' Taylor; her beloved son, Cheikh Taylor and daughter-in-law, Jamila Taylor; her cherished grandchildren, Leilah Taylor and Ahmir Taylor; and her precious great-granddaughter, Brylee Hampton. Helen's loving memory will also be treasured by her surviving siblings: Jean Gross, Joetta Major, Anthony Jones, Kelvin Fenton, Alettrice Fenton, Tracy...

Mr. John Eddie Clay, Jr.

Mr. John Eddie Clay, Jr.

Oct 3, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Essie "Wilbourn" Clay, Holland, MI.; three daughters: Shirley (Anthony) Simmons of Kennesaw GA., Gwendolyn (Randy) Davis of San Antonio, TX, and Darlene (Ronald) McMillon of Woodbridge VA. seven bonus children: Reginald (Sharon) of Grand Rapids MI, Freddie, Craig, Randy, Jeffery, Rebecca, and Angela Smith all of Chicago IL; three grandsons: Justin (Shannon)...

Mrs. Patricia Harris Scott

Mrs. Patricia Harris Scott

Oct 3, 2026

She leaves to cherish her two sons, Brian Harris of Horn Lake, MS; Charcell Gray (Jade) of Conyers Georgia; her beloved grandchildren; seven loving sisters: Cynthia Monroe (Freddie ) of Snellville, Georgia; Vernita Kelly (Donald) of Starkville, MS; Brenda Williams (Pastor Roosevelt) of Starkville, MS; Virley Harris-Pierce of San Marino CA, Josephine Harris-Smith of Compton CA, Mattie Harris-Petty of Pontiac...

Mr. Udies "Nick" Tate

Mr. Udies "Nick" Tate

Sep 30, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Beulah Jones Tate; two daughters:  Angie Tate and Sueanne Brooks all of Starkville, MS; Amanda Randle of Cleveland, OH; son, Rendarryl Chandler of Starkville, MS; four sisters:  Mary Bowen, Anne Tate, Dorothy Dean Tate, and Marshal Tate all of Starkville, MS; five sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren, a...

Mrs. Mary Louise Brand

Mrs. Mary Louise Brand

Sep 26, 2026

Mary leaves to cherish her precious memories; three sons:  Anthony Brand and Tommy Brand of Orlando, FL; Johnny Brand of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Calline Brand of Starkville, MS; 36 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren, one sister, Betty Gibson of Starkville, MS

Ms. Minnie Bell Seals

Ms. Minnie Bell Seals

Sep 22, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memory and legacy her daughters: Terri (Demetric) Outlaw, Cherita Vaughn of Starkville, MS; Sons: Melvin (Shakila) Seals, Marvin (Tyesha) Seals, Albert Vaughn Jr., of Starkville, MS; Grandchildren: Marvaysha Seals, Mariya Seals, Brandi Roby, Zariah Seals, Jamarveion Seals, Markylon Seals, Brandon Roby, Zayden Seals, Zavion Seals, Amir Wicks, Zya Outlaw; Great Grandchild: Myla Seals; Sisters: Cathy...

Mr. Willie C Jones

Mr. Willie C Jones

Sep 12, 2026

Willie's memories will be forever cherished by his loving and faithful wife, Mrs. Kathleen Miles Jones; daughter, Pamula (Willie) Love of Phenix City, AL; son, Alexander (Shelia) Thompson, Martinsville, VA; Six grandchildren: Lawerence (Lauren) Lampkin of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Samiah Love and Kayle Love both of Phenix City, AL; Alexander Thompson Jr., Chazzmen Thompson, Keira Milton all of Martinsville, VA;...

Mrs. Carrie Bell Arnold

Mrs. Carrie Bell Arnold

Sep 12, 2026

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, two sons, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two sisters, one brother, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, church family, and dear friends.

Mr. Darrin Scales

Mr. Darrin Scales

Sep 7, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Rosalind Scales; three sons:  Adonis Scales of Colorado Spring, CO; Trentis Scales of Starkville, MS, and Dontavious Riley of Artesia, MS; four grandchildren:  Dakota Scales, Trentis Scales, Jr. of Starkville, MS; Abria Riley, and Aubree Riley of Artesia, MS; three sisters:  Tina Scales, Stephanie Scales and Synetra Wilson of Starkville, MS; one...

Mr. Lionel Carter

Mr. Lionel Carter

Sep 5, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Carlene Gibson Carter of Starkville, MS and his loving mother, Lula Carter of Starkville, MS; four brothers: Clark Carter (Polly) of North Carolina; Jerry Carter (LaChaveia) and Joe Carter (Hope) all of Fort Lauderdale, FL; James Carter (Davelyn) of Birmingham, AL; and Sammie Minor (Donna) of Starkville, MS; three sisters-in-law: Juliaphine...

Mrs. Stacy Robinson

Mrs. Stacy Robinson

Sep 4, 2026

Stacy leaves a lifetime of memories to be cherished by a bonus brother: Johnny Wayne Farmer (Ruby) of Detroit, MI; three children: Sherman Bell of Starkville, MS; Lloyd Preston (LaVon) Bell of Des Moines, IA & Christine S. Clark of Starkville, MS; thirteen grandchildren: Kashima Hughes, Michael Bell, Fredrick James, Terrell Thomas, Tony Bell, Tashae Bell, Mariah Canada, Christopher (Jennifer)...

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