Mrs. Charlene Williams Minor
Feb 13, 2026
She leaves to cherish her memory: siblings: Carlene Williams, Kelvin (Fernella) Hunter, Renee Barnett, Regina Barnett, and Beverly Barnett; her children: Reverend Durward (Angela) Minor Sr. and Min. Michael (Shanderia) Minor; daughter-in-law: Kaile King Minor; her bonus children: Victor Kent (Janet) Collins, Fletcher (Meisi) Collins, Victoria (John) Hollingshed, Rita Madison; and a host of grandchildren, bonus grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family,...
Ms. Geraldine Rich
Feb 8, 2026
Geraldine Rich leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughters, Gerilynn (Adewale) Odetunde and Bernesha (Kasion) Outland; two grandsons; one granddaughter; dear friend, Bernard Pope; her cherished companion, Coco; and a host of relatives and friends whose lives were brightened by her kindness and love.
Mrs. Catina Joyce Gibson
Feb 8, 2026
Catina leaves to cherish her memory; her husband, Ashley Gibson; her children: De'Angelo Johnson and Jacoby Bernard Johnson; her mother, Lynette Johnson; and a sister, Felicia Santai Johnson all of Starkville, MS; her mother-in-law, Betty Gibson and one nephew, Draper L. Williams, Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Ms. LeKayla Hatisha Calmes
Feb 3, 2026
Lekayla leaves to cherish her memories two children: Khloe Calmes and Mason Geater, her parents: Vanessa Calmes and Randolph Calmes Sr; one brother: Randolph Calmes Jr & one sister: Talisha Calmes.
Mr. Johnnie Norris Akins
Feb 3, 2026
Johnnie’s spirit will live on through his sisters: Linda Williams-Young, his twin-sister, Annie Crawford (Dan) and Verlean Akins of Starkville, MS; Victoria Hill (Gary), JoAnn Ezell of Arlington, TX and Nicole Akins of Ft. Worth, TX; Edna Lawrence (Larry) of Pearl, MS and Barbara Dotson of Flowood, MS; brothers: Tommy Ervin, Walter Ervin, and Willie Ervin of Starkville, MS, Curtis...
Reverend Dr. Ronnie Bernard Tucker Sr.
Feb 2, 2026
Rev. Dr. Ronnie B. Tucker, Sr. was born July 5, 1953, in Monticello, Arkansas. The first child of Bertha T. Hewing. His mother preceded him in death.
Rev. Dr. Tucker earned a Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas. He held a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy from Mississippi State University, and he earned a Th.D....
Mr. Alvin Jackson
Jan 31, 2026
Alvin “Stonewall” Jackson, age 92, of Starkville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully Saturday January 31st in his home. Born in Louisville, Mississippi, to the late Oliver and Eddie Jackson, Alvin was a devoted husband, father, and family man who, in spirit and heart, never aged past 39—a detail fondly remembered by those who knew and loved him. He was the middle...
Mr. Earl Lee "Cat Daddy" Sudduth
Jan 30, 2026
Earl leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Mildred Sudduth Brown, stepfather NH Brown; two children that he adored Earl Sudduth and Joshua Sudduth all of Starkville, MS; two sisters Arica Sudduth of Denton, TX and Angela Spencer of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Walter (Magnolia) Sudduth, Maurice (Wanda) Sudduth, Brandon (Natalie) Sudduth all of Starkville, MS; five nephews; eight...
Mrs. Rosie Bell Malone
Jan 27, 2026
Rosie leaves to cherish her memories seven daughters: Hazel (Willie) Williford, Vonnie Jean (Robert) Davis, of Fort Meyers FL, Barbara Breed, M Kaye Thomas, Rosie (Jonny) Givens all of Atlanta, GA, Martha Faye (Lexie) Tate of Starkville, MS, Izella (Charlie) Brewer of Crawford, MS., two sons: Alfonzo (Julia) Malone of San Jose, CA, Michael (Helen) Malone of Kankakee, IL, one...
Mrs. Alma Louise Ward
Jan 17, 2026
She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Cynthia Ward and Glynis Evans (Anthony) both of Starkville, MS; two sons, Jimmy Ward of Starkville, MS and Naval Senior Chief Petty Officer Joe Edward Ward of Memphis, TN; one sister, Barbara Brownlee of Maben, MS; one brother, David Judine of Maben, MS; four sisters-in-law, Ella Johnson, Mary Windrick, Ester Ward of...
Mr. Timothy Ray Wordlaw
Jan 16, 2026
He leaves to cherish his memory: Devoted mothers of his children, Shanlake Barr-West Point, MS and Sabrina Knoke-Shakopee, MN.; His children: Tannette Higginbottom-West Point, MS; Nicole Higginbottom-Dallas, TX; Angelo (Cassandra) Higginbottom-Kenyon, MN; Mario (Cyndi) Higginbottom, Oklahoma City, OK; Jalisa Higginbottom-Lewisville, TX.; Ezara (Cody) Miller and Ashalon Asmus, both of Thief River Falls, MN; Tefay Wordlaw Wells-MN; Stepchildren, Dwight Brunner, Dasan...
Ms. Doris Ann Garrett
Jan 16, 2026
Doris Garrett was born on March 4, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Garrett Sr. and Marie Garrett. She was the beloved oldest of five children, followed by Charles Garrett Jr., Belinda Jones, Karen Puckett, and Sharon Smith.At a young age, Doris answered the call to serve her country by joining the United States Air Force shortly after graduating, dedicating...
Ms. Elizabeth Clay Hill
Jan 15, 2026
Elizabeth (Clay) Hill born on December 20, 1933 in Brooksville, Mississippi, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Elizabeth was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Sandra Hill. Sons, Kevin Hill & Jeffery (Teresa) Hill. Granddaughter, Ashley Qualls. Grandsons, Jeremy Hill & Darriel Hunter all of Indianapolis, IN. Sisters, Mozella...
Mr. Melvin Lee Davis
Jan 14, 2026
He leaves to cherish his lovely wife Denise Davis and their three beautiful children, Quintero Ridley, Brooklyne Davis, and Collin Davis. Also, his granddaughters, Autumn and Navi Ware. His mother, Betty Davis, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. James Oliver Crawford Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
James Oliver (Peter) Crawford Jr. was born August 13, 1954, in Starkville MS. James was the second born of nine children to the late James Oliver Crawford Sr. and Sarah Emma Crawford. James grew up in Starkville MS, he graduated from Starkville High School in 1972. While attending Starkville High School he was a member of the SHS Band- The...
Mrs. Rosie Marie Clay
Jan 12, 2026
She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving husband, Horace (Sony) Clay; three stepchildren: Brandon Bell Sr., Rodney Outlaw (Tiffany), Pam Suell (Chris), thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three sisters: Diane Lathan (DC), Bobbie Clark, Sharon Clark, and Felecia Clark; three brothers: Chang Clark, Therrell Clark (Shantell) and Rickey Clark (Jennifer).
Mr. Larry "Pig" Tutton
Jan 11, 2026
Larry leaves to cherish his precious memories; devoted and loving children, three daughters: Tomekia DeLoach (Steve) of Columbus, MS, LaPorcia Tutton of Cedar Hill, TX, Crystal Tutton of Starkville, MS; one son: Larrian Tutton of Tuscaloosa, AL; six grandchildren: Tylan Atkinson of Tuscaloosa, AL, Michael (Austin) Malone of Tinker AF Base, OK, Jaxon Young of Nashville, TN, and Seth Love...
Mr. Arthur "Rat or Big Rat" Thompson
Jan 10, 2026
He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Raphel Ellis Thompson: one grandchild, Ziya Ellis Thompson; one brother, Charles (Lucille) Thompson; two nephews, Charles T. Thompson (Demetria) and Lorenzo T. Thompson (Lashonda); one great niece, Gabbiella Thompson and one great nephew, Ian Thompson; two uncles, a special aunt/bonus mother, Mrs. Idonia fox, and a host of relatives and friends.
