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Mrs. Dixie B. Glenn

Mrs. Dixie B. Glenn

Nov 25, 2024

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children: Herman Glenn, Jr of Chicago, IL; Chakeisha Glenn and Marcus Glenn both of Louisville, MS.

Mr. Grover Stallings

Mr. Grover Stallings

Nov 21, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Genevieve Stallings, and their beloved blended family; sons: Allen G. Stallings lll, Alexis Stallings, Steven Hannah, Joseph Miles (Stephanie), and Derrick Herns; daughters: Latara Lee (Abdural), Precious Baker (Chris), Lashon Gurrola, and Stephanie Clayborn; thirty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers: Edward (Carolyn), Lloyd (Shirley), Kenneth (Shundera), and...

Mr. Dennis Rigg Mccrary

Mr. Dennis Rigg Mccrary

Nov 18, 2024

Dennis leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife, Carolyn Smith McCrary of Sacramento, CA; five sons: Quinnterrian of Los Angeles, CA; Quinton of Columbus, MS; Dennis R. of Macon, MS; Marcellus of Sacramento, CA; and Joseph Booker of Sacramento, CA; two daughters: Che'Ronica Franklin of MS, and Cy'nethia of Sacramento, CA; brothers: Exzell Williams (Joyce) of Columbus, MS; Marcellus...

Mr. John Stewart Sr.

Mr. John Stewart Sr.

Nov 14, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Beatrice, two daughters, Jamila Hall (Adrian) of Reform, AL; Alicia Kemp of Starkville, MS; two sons, John Stewart II (Kizmet) of Starkville, MS; Shawn Kemp (Tawana) of Buffalo, NY; one sister, Margaret Gandy, Lithonia, GA; one brother, Joe Stewart, Detroit, MI; six grandchildren: O’Shea Kemp, T’Ana Stewart, Ty’Ana Stewart, Zoin Hall, Ambriyah...

Mr. Marvin Davis Sr.

Mr. Marvin Davis Sr.

Nov 11, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories his children: Marrico Sherman, Timothy Sherman, Lakedra Greene (Shymar Greene), Meria Henderson, Marvin Davis Jr., Cayla Davis and Jessica Davis. Special loved ones: Louise Bryant, Cynthia Steht, Lee Steht, Marnika Davis and Marshanae Davis. His Siblings: Marilynn Williams (Tracy Orr), Melvin Davis (Nell Davis), Patricia Davis, Pamela O’Bryant, Matilda Davis, Kimberly Baskin (Andy Baskin),...

Mrs. Valerie Ann Smith-Collins

Mrs. Valerie Ann Smith-Collins

Nov 8, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her three daughters: Victoria Ann Collins, Vanessa Lynn Collins, and Valencia Monay Collins; her son, Vinson Marques Smith all of Starkville, MS; one grandson, Braylen Vatrez Chandler of Starkville, MS; her mother, Lena Gandy Smith of Starkville, MS; one sister, Earlean (Alvin) Rogers of Starkville, MS; her brothers: Rodney (Amanda) Smith of Memphis, TN;...

Mrs. Rosie Marie Billups

Mrs. Rosie Marie Billups

Nov 8, 2024

Rosie leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband Robert Lee Billups, a loving mother Ora Lee Gandy, one daughter Beverly Gandy of Starkville, MS, two bonus daughters: Davida Jefferson and Ebonie (Cory) Avant of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Mary Ann Johnson of Oxford MS; Lucy Thames and Patricia Jackson of Jackson MS; two brothers, Tommy Harris and Charles Billups...

Mr. Frank Carpenter

Mr. Frank Carpenter

Nov 5, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted and loving wife of 22 years, Wilda Collier; loving son Ariello “Mark” and Tasha Carpenter of Maricopa, AZ; daughter Towanda Isaacs of St. Joseph, MO; bonus children Stanley Collier and Jackie Bibbs of Starkville, MS; and Britannica Roberts-Bradford and Daryl Bradford of Channelview, TX; Williams “Mark” Clemens of Columbus, MS, and Keisha...

Mrs. Bernice Smith-Calmes

Mrs. Bernice Smith-Calmes

Nov 2, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Jackie (Stacie) Smith of Odessa, TX; Terrance Smith, Evelyn Smith, Michelle Smith, Andra Smith all of Crawford, MS; and Lasandra (J. T.) Smith-Poe from Starkville, MS; two brothers: John (Essie) Smith, Sr. of Kankakee, IL and Peter (Shirely) Smith, III of Mason, TN; bonus daughters: Sherry Smith and Sheila Gray of Crawford,...

Mr. Joseph Lee Matthews

Mr. Joseph Lee Matthews

Oct 31, 2024

Joseph Lee Matthews was born June 27, 1965, to Joe Matthews and the late Trudie McIlwain Matthews. He departed this earthly life October 31, 2024, to be with Jesus. A vibrant and energetic boy, he was debilitated by a childhood illness that caused lifelong disabilities but never snuffed his joyful spirit. Lee was the epitome of patience, and he demonstrated...

Mr. Richard Henry Bevill

Mr. Richard Henry Bevill

Oct 19, 2024

Richard reached his goal on Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2024, leaving to cherish his memories, his children: LayTonia Rogers and Kimtoira Campbell (Marcus) both of Hampton, GA; Demond Gibson (Teresa) of Starkville, MS; Richard G. Bevill of Birmingham, AL, and Chasidy Lindsey of Union City, GA; his siblings: Paul Bevill (Lottie), Glenn Bevill (Mary), Jerry Devine (Zella), John Bevill, Charity...

Mrs. Mary Ann Patterson-Davis

Mrs. Mary Ann Patterson-Davis

Oct 19, 2024

She is survived by her children: Ieesha Patterson, Likeesha Davis (Santanna), Shanquinna Patterson, Shaqueta Patterson; grandchildren: Montavius Brooks, De'Andra Davis, Mysheria Patterson, Shakyiah Thomas, Jykeria Davis, Shamiaya Patterson, Ti'yonna Davis; two great-grandchildren: Kaiden Brooks and Cyrus Colbert; siblings: Willie Hinton, Tommie Patterson Jr., Kathy Jean Davis-Rice (Harvey), Cathy Jane Cannon, Rev. Quincy Patterson (Natalie), her closest friend/confidant, Glenda Hill; God-sisters:...

Mrs. Pearlie Virginia Nance

Mrs. Pearlie Virginia Nance

Oct 10, 2024

Pearlie V. Nance was born September 13, 1959, to the late Fannie Hawkins in Crawford, Mississippi. Pearlie was preceded in death by her parents, Orange Payne, Sr. and Fannie Hawkins, and her siblings: Song “Larry” Hawkins, Ida Amos, Joanne Cox, Orange Payne, Jr, Robert Payne, and Louise Poole. Pearlie attended Motley Schools. Pearlie was a member of Greater Mt. Olive...

Mr. John Moore Sr.

Mr. John Moore Sr.

Oct 6, 2024

John Moore Sr. was born on December 14, 1940, in Morgan, MS. He was raised in a close-knit family by his parents, Rosie and Eli White, and had two sisters, Mary Blake Moore and Rosizener Cation. He was the father of five children: Ronnie Williams, Debra Moore, Albert Cannon, Cassandra Washington, Bridget Moore, and John Moore Jr. He also has...

Mr. Jack Allen Spencer Sr.

Mr. Jack Allen Spencer Sr.

Oct 6, 2024

He leaves to cherish his precious memories to his loving mother, Pearlie Spencer, his three loving sons: Jack Allen Spencer Jr (Jay), of Prairie, MS; LaDarius Spencer (Dee) of Starkville, MS; and Jauntavious Spencer (Jaun) of Montgomery, AL; two grandchildren: Jaylen Spencer, and Journee Spencer; two sisters: Rosezella Spencer Pippins of Southaven, MS and Yolanda Eggerson (Kelvin), Oxford, MS; two...

Mr. Mark Anthony Hall

Mr. Mark Anthony Hall

Oct 3, 2024

Mark Anthony “Buck” Hall, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Friday, October 4th at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi. Born on December 19, 1961, in Starkville, Mississippi, Mark was the youngest son of the late Reverend Tommy Jefferson Hall and Sarah Ash Hall. As a small child, he confessed Christ at Greater Ebenezer M.B. Church in...

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