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Mr. Lee Johnson
Dec 3, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Andrew Marvel Mccleton, his siblings, Michael Johnson, Sharon (James) Brown, and Evie Johnson Brown, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Viola Barton
Dec 3, 2025
She is survived by her children, Barbara A. Skinner (Jackie) of Columbus, MS., and Deborah L. Sims (Eugene) of Starkville, MS., Grandchildren: Melissa Barton (Howard) of North Carolina, Jacques Skinner (Tiffany) of Houston, TX, Charles Skinner (Berkeleigh) Modesto, CA, Dustin McGee, Nashville, TN, Billy McGee, Jr (Jasmine) of Nashville, TN, Chasidy Lindsey of Atlanta, GA, Richard Bevill of Birmingham, AL;...
Mr. Eddie West Barry Sr.
Nov 29, 2025
To cherish his life and memories he leaves his wife of 60 years, Tippie Barry ,son, Eddie Barry, Jr. (Clarissa) of Cypress, Tx.; daughter, Cynthia Barry Hunter (Janfrey) of Shiloh, Ill. Two sisters, Mattie Barry Sparks(Robert) of Sandusky, Ohio; Martha Barry Whitfield (James) of Columbus, Ms, three granddaughters Lashondra Jones (Bellville, Ill) Weslie Barry (Houston, Tx) and Sarozjani Hunter of...
Mr. Billy Osby
Nov 29, 2025
Deacon Osby leaves to cherish his memories his devoted, loving wife of 60 years, Lorene Mobley Osby; three daughters - Anne (Edward) Skinner, Cynthia (Fredrick) Rice, Alisa (John) Baker, and son Quintus Osby all of Starkville; seven grandchildren - Jontavius Baker, Joshua Skinner, Cameron Skinner, A’Johnah Baker, Genesis Doss, Jonathan Baker, and Quintus Osby, Jr.; three great grandchildren- Ja’Kari Skinner,...
Mr. Thomas Jones Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
He leaves to cherish memories of him, his loving wife, Cathey Jones and loving mother, Julia Jones. His children: daughters Rhonda (Larry) Kennedy and Krishayla Jones, his sons: Thomas Jones III and Jeremy Valentine, his bonus son: Justin Ferguson, bonus daughters: Cierra (D’Angelo) Sherrod and Felicia (Shaundell) Russaw; eleven beautiful grandchildren, six brothers: Allen C. (Cynthia), Eric (Emma), Kenneth (Maryia),...
Mr. Mickle Smith
Nov 28, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his mom, Nancy Smith of Starkville, MS; one son, Mickle Smith (Charlotte) of Starkville, MS; five brothers, James Stallings (Cora) of Starkville, MS; Albert Lewis (Faye) Halfacre of Ackerman, MS; Robert Stallings (Mildred) of Starkville, MS; Danny Smith of Dallas, TX; Nathaniel Smith of Starkville, MS; two sisters, Melissa and Angela Smith of Starkville,...
Mr. C.J. Harris Sr.
Nov 26, 2025
He leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Glenda Harris, and his children: C.J. Harris, Jr. (Latrena); Rev. Dwayne Robinson (Terra), Nancy Ashford (Ryan), Chieate Collins, Melvin Brown, Catina Robinson, Christopher Thompson, Derrick Thompson, Angela Baker (Kevin), Lakesha Zinn, Latroyas Thompson (Miranda), Kenneth Robinson (Selina), Dwight Robinson (Jackie), Donald Robinson (Rita).He is also survived by...
Mr. Angelo Reginald Stewart
Nov 23, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Alma Ford of Eupora, MS; three sisters, Amanda Stewart-Wright (Marcus) of Cypress, TX; Tonya Reves of Lancaster, TX; Victoria Alderman of Starkville, MS; three aunts: Dorothy Austin and Shirley Cannon both of Starkville, MS; Jossie Lee Edmond (Rev. James) of Louisville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Viakars Akins
Nov 18, 2025
Viakars leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters: Turnesia (Tomiko) Fason and Nekita (Kenneth) Walker all of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; six sisters Stella Bibbs of Brooksville, MS; Brenda Thomas, Helen Akins, Lena Evans and Lula Akins all of Starkville, MS; four brothers: Michael (Demetris) Evans, Willie Evans, Fredrick (Donna) Akins...
Mr. Early "Pig" James Halbert
Nov 17, 2025
His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children: James Halbert (Precious) of Macon, MS; Dominique Burkhalter of Starkville, MS; Latedra Burkhalter and Latrecia Halbert, both of Starkville, MS; and his sixteen grandchildren: Jahmyah Halbert, Janiya Halbert, Jayce Halbert, Jakyle Halbert, Dominique Burkhalter Jr., Derrious Burkhalter, Dallas Burkhalter, Desmin Burkhalter, Destinee Burkhalter, Aiden Burkhalter, Ava Burkhalter, Hunter...
Baby Icilyn Cheri Spruell
Nov 13, 2025
Icilyn will forever be cherished as a beautiful daughter and ray of sunshine to all. She is lovingly remembered by her parents, Geniya Jackson and Jamarquis Howard, her grandparent, Amber Henderson (Dominique) and her other extended family.
Mrs. Tamika Sherie Monqiue Adams
Nov 13, 2025
Tamika is survived by her three children: Julivian LuQuez Cattledge, Iviana LaShay Cattledge, and O’Lacia Monell Cattledge; her sister, Tamela Michelle Larry; her beloved granddaughter, I’Vaya Montiana Cattledge; her stepfather, George Tutton; and a host of nieces, nephews,great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins who loved her dearly.
Mr. Wilcott Harris
Nov 12, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Marnetta Harris, one son, Farris Tray Harris of Starkville, Mississippi; daughter, Tabitha Horsley of McDonough, GA; grandchildren Sigourney Smith, Trinity Horsley, Jariya Chandler, Spencer Chandler, Jabari Millsaps, Matthew Rieves, Lalonnie Spinks, and Emerie Harris, all of Starkville, Mississippi; great grandchildren: Raylan Mitchell, Malachi and Messiah Smith; one brother, Sammy Earl Nelson...
Mr. Sam W Williams
Nov 6, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his five sisters, Applelonie Dickerson of Pheba, MS; Helen Johnson of Pheba, MS; Ethel Bush of Starkville, MS; Climmie Robinson of Pheba, MS; and Wonder Boyd (Andre) of Ypsilanti, MI; two aunts, Bessie Collier and Betty Jean Harris; one uncle, Willie Bedford and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ms. Brenda Louise Addison
Nov 3, 2025
She leaves to cherish her memories, four sisters, Mary Geneva Brown of Columbus, MS; Diane Addison Hall (Moses) of Starkville, MS; Brandy Addison (George) and Mary Alice Martin (the late Sidney) of Chicago, IL; five brothers, Johnny Frank Addison (Lillie) and Lezell Addison (Vernita) of Starkville, MS; Stafford Addison and Michael Addison (the late Loise) of Chicago, IL and Rev....
Mr. Ronald Haynes Drungole
Oct 22, 2025
Ronald Haynes Drungole was born on November 3, 1955, a twin whose brother Roland was born seven minutes earlier. His assignment on earth was completed October 22, 2025.
Ronald confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Starkville and chose to stay with the lineage of his grandfather who was a Methodist Minister. It is so befitting...
Mrs. Peggy Ann Campbell
Oct 20, 2025
Peggy leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted husband, Terry Lee Campbell, Sr.; her loving mother, Laura Mae Walker; one daughter, Lyrian Neely (Micheal Dent) of Starkville, MS; two sons, Adrian Neely of Nashville, TN, and Mark James Chandler, Jr. of Cleveland, TN; and her beloved grandchildren: Jamichael Dent and Jerian Dent of Starkville, MS; Mark James Chandler III of...
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