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Mr. Willie C Jones

Mr. Willie C Jones

Sep 12, 2026

Willie memories will be forever cherished by his loving and faithful wife and children: Mrs. Kathleen Miles Jones, daughter, Pamula (Willie Love) Phenix City, AL, son, Alexander (Shelia) Thompson, Martinsville, VA; six grandchildren: Lawrence (Lauren) Lampkin, Samiah Love and Kayle Love both of Phenix City, AL., Alexander Thompson Jr., Chazzmen Thompson, Keira Milton all of Martinsville, VA; great grandchildren, Layah...

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)...

Mrs. Missouri S. Montgomery

Mrs. Missouri S. Montgomery

Aug 27, 2026

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, three sons, Charles Montgomery of Clevland, OH; Alvin Montgomery of Starkville, MS; James Riley of Georgia; four daughters: Nellie Powell of Cleveland, OH; Frances Knuckles of Starkville, MS; Betty Hamilton of Cleveland, OH; and Linda Wilson of Starkville, MS; three brothers: David Smith, David Hogan, and Malvin Dailey all of Starkville, MS; three...

Mr. Dewayne Bell Sr.

Mr. Dewayne Bell Sr.

Aug 6, 2026

He leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving wife, Tiombe Bell; three children, Mykieale Maniel, Shalisa Ingram, and Dewayne Bell Jr.; three grandchildren, Sanijah Ingram, Legacy Maniel, and Sevyn Ingram, all of Starkville, Mississippi; and three special children who held a special place in his heart, Karion Rainey, Zayden Leatherwood, and Kolton Scott. He is also survived by his...

Mrs. Susie Frances Smith

Mrs. Susie Frances Smith

Aug 6, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters, Julia and Dorothy; stepsisters: Linda and Nancy; two brothers: George (Jackie) and Andrew; five children: Clarence (Elizabeth), Frances Denise (Ronald), Silas Darrell (Carolyn), Roger Lee III (Ina), and Wanda Ora (Ralph); 30 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Mrs. Girtha C. Lawrence

Mrs. Girtha C. Lawrence

Aug 1, 2026

Girtha leaves to cherish many loving memories; one daughter, K. Monique Clark (Kabir) of San Diego, CA; one son, Willie James Lawrence III (Christina) of Loganville, GA; grandsons, Jeremiah and Kaylen Lawrence; her siblings are Priscilla A. Minor (Rev. R.L.), Marietta D. Tate (Rev. Alvin); brothers: Freeman L. Clark (Allie V.), Maurice Clark (Lasie), Wilfred Clark (Doris), Julius Lydell Clark,...

Mrs. Idessa Little

Mrs. Idessa Little

Aug 1, 2026

She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her devoted and faithful husband of nearly 50 years, James Andrew Little; her sisters, Beverly Hardy and Venzola Hardy-Jones both of Birmingham, AL; daughters, Cheryl Wellman (Michael), Phyllis Jenkins (Adron), and Gwendolyn Little; her beloved grandchildren, Donald, James, Mya (Vernard), Kevin, Michael, Camille, Brandon (Carolyn), and Tyrone (Aleya); a host of cherish great-grandchildren,...

Mrs. Mary L. McDowell

Mrs. Mary L. McDowell

Jul 24, 2026

She leaves to cherish positive memories, two daughters: Tandra (Mickey) McDowell-Watson & Loudoris Gardner, three sons: Eddie James (Darlene) Hinton; Rickey Hinton (Shirley) Patton; Willie James Patton Sr.; bonus son, John (Bobbie) Pastor, along with many other bonus sons. Three brothers: Wayne (Judy) Rogers, Fort Myers, FL; Terry Johnson of Columbus, MS; & Jimmy Johnson of Starkville, MS. A special...

Mrs. Nancy Mae Smith

Mrs. Nancy Mae Smith

Jul 22, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memory, her five sons, Mr. James Stallings (Cora); Mr. Albert Halfacre (Faye); Mr. Robert Stallings (Mildred); Mr. Nathaniel Smith all of Starkville, MS; and Dannis of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Ms. Melissa Smith and Ms. Angie Smith both of Starkville, MS; a special bonus daughter & son, Mrs. Linda Hallaway (Ed) and Rev. Willie Hairston;...

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