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Mr. Robert Barnes

Mr. Robert Barnes

May 3, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memories of him one sister, Henrene Sullivan, nephews and nieces: Barry (Amy) Barnes, Tyrone Barnes, Kaitie (Levi) Watkins, Alvin (Amanda) Barnes, Carolyn (Marcus) Ward, Calvin (Tracy) Barnes, Donna Barnes, Paulette (Roger) Smith, Gary Sullivan, Jeffrey (Mandy) Sullivan and Richard Sullivan and a host of great nieces and nephews, who will forever hold on to the...

Mrs. Liza Mae Clark

Mrs. Liza Mae Clark

Apr 26, 2026



She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted and loving husband Brady Clark Jr; five children: Brady Clark of Columbus MS, Rochelle (Frankie) Eacholes of Starkville, Stevie (Undrea) Clark, Michael Clark, and Michael Bryant all of Maben MS; four sisters; Katie Bedford, Sarah Graham, Sandra(Roosevelt) Avant, and Margie (Donnie) Hubbard; one sister in law: Mattie Lou Bedford: 21 grandchildren, 30...

Rev. Henry Rogers, Jr.

Rev. Henry Rogers, Jr.

Apr 25, 2026

Henry and Jackie Rogers united in Holy matrimony on November 20, 1982. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 44 years Jackie Rogers. His children, Anthony Dixon, Johranne (Jody) Rogers (Dawn), Earnell Branson (LaDonna), Towanda Farrington (Bobby), and Ammiana Kenard. He also leaves twenty grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren that he cherished; his sister, Diane Williams of Milwaukee, WI...

Ms. Barbara Nan Agnew

Ms. Barbara Nan Agnew

Apr 22, 2026

Barbara leaves to cherish her precious memories, her five children, Jeremiah, Perry, and Melvin Agnew all of Starkville, MS; Priscilla Bush of Starkville and Vikki Agnew of Memphis, TN; eleven grandchildren, Perryana and Pyper Agnew, Perry Agnew Jr all of Starkville, MS; Paisley Cannon of Starkville, MS; Alyssa and Brayden Bush of Atlanta, GA; London Bush of Starkville, MS; Aria...

Ms. Lubertha "LuLu" Carr

Ms. Lubertha "LuLu" Carr

Apr 15, 2026

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons, Lavoris Carr and Quintin Carr; her mother, Martha Carr: two sisters, Lorinda Outlaw of Jackson, MS and Sheila Riley of Starkville, MS; three brothers, Stephen Carr (Virginia) and Robert Stallings (Mildred) both of Starkville, MS; Charles L. Outlaw of California; aunts, Susie Spencer and Jenie Carr both of Starkville, MS; Alma...

Ms. Chanterrian Chandler

Ms. Chanterrian Chandler

Apr 10, 2026

She was kind, loyal, very helpful, compassionate, and a good mom to two beautiful children, a boy Zaccarias & a girl Zakiyah Chandler. She leaves to cherish her memories, her grandfather, Henry McDowell (June) & grandmother, Mary Louise McDowell; her loving mother, Tandra McDowell-Watson; two devoted brothers, Jermarrio Robinson & Christian Chandler on her mother side and stepfather Mickey Watson....

Mrs. Mary Virginia Henderson Turnipseed

Mrs. Mary Virginia Henderson Turnipseed

Apr 4, 2026

Mary leaves to cherish her precious memories her two children; Ella Jefferson (Charles) of Starkville, MS and Tanya White (Tony) of Saltillo, MS; nine grandchildren, Lasavin Turnipseed (Letha), Lukeisha Lowery (Mike), Martel Jefferson, Keevin Turnipseed, Kimberly Peterson, Mario Turnipseed, India White, Sharod Miller, and Derrick Sherman (Deanna); seven sisters, Pearl Shields, Rose Patterson, Diane Perry, Sallie Ward (Gerry), Geneva Austin...

Mr. Roger Lee Bell Jr.

Mr. Roger Lee Bell Jr.

Apr 1, 2026

Roger Lee Bell leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Yolanda Bell of Bedford, TX and Chelia McCoo Dogan (Anthony) of Richmond, TX: his sister, Lessie William of St. Louis, MO: and a host of nieces and nephew, cousins and other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Mrs. Helen Veginger Odom

Mrs. Helen Veginger Odom

Mar 29, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Ashley Odom and Blair Bell, Sr, and her beloved grandchildren, Blair Bell Jr, Maceo, Xander, and Quay. She also leaves behind her maternal siblings, Frances Ewing and Thomas Mobley: paternal siblings, Dorothy Carson, Ronnie Curry, and Rickie Curry; a special Godmother, Lattie Doris Reese: bonus siblings, Jannie Thompson, Vincent Young, Marcheta Hamilton,...

Mrs. Gelisa Delouise Gibson

Mrs. Gelisa Delouise Gibson

Mar 11, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memories, three loving children: her father and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Brown Ward

Mrs. Lizzie Mae Brown Ward

Mar 11, 2026

She leaves to cherish her loving memories of her 11 children: Darnell (Charles) Fisher, Carl Jr. (Sandra) Ward, Janice (Thomas) Hogan, Ree Southward, Gerry (Sallie) Ward, Thurman (Lillian) Ward, Jacqueline Skinner, Brandon (Brenda) Ward, Roy Ward, Patricia Ward Johnson, and Natalie Ward of all Starkville Mississippi and Courtney Ward( a great granddaughter raised as her own) She also shared a...

Mrs. Teresa Duck

Mrs. Teresa Duck

Mar 10, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Cassie Rice: two sons, Bershaun Duck and Jeremy Rice. Also, her grandchildren Tyler Cannon, Lacorey Moffite, Destinee Smith, Irena Duck and Mina Duck. She is also survived by her five sisters, Irine Duck, Queenzella Gibson, Della Edwards, Kathy Robinson and Janice Spencer: four brothers, JP Duck, Johnny B Duck, James Bell and...

Mrs. Sheila Diane Smith

Mrs. Sheila Diane Smith

Mar 10, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Lavontraon Smith (Nigeria) of Starkville, MS; one brother, Oscar Smith (Teresa) of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Sarah Smith of Starkville, MS; Renea Smith and Izellia Smith both of Atlanta, GA; and Stephanie Crumble of Des Moines, IA; ten grandchildren, great grandchildren, one aunt, Claretha Johnson of Starkville, MS; a special adopted daughter,...

Mr. James Hicks Evans Jr.

Mr. James Hicks Evans Jr.

Mar 5, 2026

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Thelma C. Evans: one daughter, Alicia Evans of Aberdeen MS: two sisters, Stacy (Willie) Young and Carolette Evans: two nieces, Mikeshia and Jaleesa Mobley, one nephew, Octavious V. Paschal: a very special uncle, Jessie L. Evans and one aunt, Lodina Peterson of Shreveport, LA: one very special cousin, Cedric (Tight-Tate), and a host...

Mrs. Tina Louise Edmonds Bell

Mrs. Tina Louise Edmonds Bell

Mar 2, 2026

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband, Bradley Bell; two sisters, Brenda Edmonds and Lydia Edmonds; one brother, Julius Edmonds Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Bro. Ricky Howard

Bro. Ricky Howard

Mar 2, 2026



Bro. Ricky leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 26 years, Dr. Zel Talley-Howard, PhD; Daughter, Shelia Braxton (Deborah Mackin) of Atlanta, Georgia; Son Jarvis Talley, (Dr. Shewanna Talley, PhD) of Atlanta Georgia; Grandchildren: Attorney Donald Pinckney, Kansas City, KS; Attorney Christopher Pinckney, Brooklyn, NY; Tyra Talley Little Rock, Arkansas, Maia Talley, Joia Talley, Kia Talley, Atlanta, GA; Jamil...

Mr. Anthony Higginbottom

Mr. Anthony Higginbottom

Mar 1, 2026

He is survived by his mother, Freddie Jean Higginbottom of Starkville, MS; three sisters, Bonita Higginbottom of Houston, TX; Yolanda Moore (Rev. Sammie) of Starkville, MS; Gretchen H. Reese (Nick) of San Francisco, CA. He also survived by one niece, LaTarsha Turner (Clifton) of Atlanta, GA and three nephews, Dettrikk Higginbottom and Desmond Moore both of Starkville, MS and Sametrius...

Mrs. Martha Lou Williams Lucious

Mrs. Martha Lou Williams Lucious

Feb 26, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memories, one stepdaughter, Sharwandra Weston: one step granddaughter, Nerissa Weston: two step grandsons, Nyjhel Weston and Nacori Weston all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Christine Williams of Cincinnati, OH: three brothers, Julius Williams (Orlenda) of Memphis, TN: Harry Williams (Cathy) of Flint, MI and Willie G. Williams of Nashville, TN: bonus children, Ricardo Robertson Sr...

Mr. Johnny Blair "Jack Rabbit"

Mr. Johnny Blair "Jack Rabbit"

Feb 20, 2026

Johnny leaves to cherish his memories eight loving children: James Blair, Barnett Blair, Bruce Blair (Chelle), Renetta Blair, Timmy Blair, Dennis Blair, Cathy Blair, Terrell Blair: two brothers: Clyde Williams of Starkville, MS and Arnell Blair, St. Louis, MO; three sisters: Angie Blair of Columbus Mississippi, Veronica Blair of Starkville, MS; Lora Webber of Columbus, MS; grandchildren: Theodus Blair (Latasha),...

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