Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

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...

Jan 30, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 15, 2026

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...

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.

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...

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). 

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...

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. 

Jan 7, 2026

Alma leaves to cherish her memories: her daughters Lisa Vines and Penny McGee of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren, Dustin and Billy, Jr. (Jasmine) McGee of Nashville, TN; Amari Harris of Washington State, WA and Clarence Harris, Jr. of Starkville, MS; 2 great grandchildren, Kennedy Jade Spate, of Tupelo, MS and Janae McGee of Cleveland, OH.; and a host of nephews,...

Jan 5, 2026

He leaves to cherish his precious memories two sons, Aramis Howell of Starkville, MS, and Neiko Howell of Tupelo, MS; two daughters, Britany Henton of West Point, MS, and Jadyn Howell of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Frederick Johnson of Canton, MS, and Albert Robertson, III (Melissa) of Lawrenceville, GA; two sisters, Barbara Harris of Starkville, MS and Linda Clark (Douglas)...

Jan 4, 2026

She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Brenda “Ann” Akins (Son in Love Walter Akins), and Linda B. Gwin; five granddaughters: Falon “Nikki” Bonner, LaKiesha Neely, Patrice “Moonie” Thompson (Christopher Thompson), Tierra Henderson, Tyra Bradford; four grandsons: Prentiss Young, Kelsye Akins, Kasey Akins, Kontiki Miles; and host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Jan 4, 2026

Darrell leaves to cherish his devoted and loving wife of twenty-two years, Betty Eacholes of Maben,

Mississippi, with whom God blessed him with thirty-one years of shared love, faith, and companionship.

Throughout their union, they were blessed with seven children: three sons—Lamarcus (LaQuita) Bedford

of Starkville, Mississippi; Darrell Eacholes of Mantee, Mississippi; and Laquaz Bedford of Starkville,

Mississippi—and four daughters—Sha’Qerry Ivy of Houston, Mississippi;...