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Mr. Henry Willard Bell Jr.

Mr. Henry Willard Bell Jr.

Oct 3, 2024

Henry Willard Bell Jr. (aka Henry Jr. and Doone) was born March 25, 1948, as the second child to the union of the late Elder Henry Willard Bell Sr. and Annie Bell (Gandy) Bell in Sturgis, MS. He quietly departed this life at home on October 3, 2024. When his mother remarried, he remained with and spent most of his...

Ms. Dorothy Ann Gray

Ms. Dorothy Ann Gray

Oct 2, 2024

Miss Dorothy Ann (Boot) Gray was born April 11, 1966, in Starkville, MS to the late Will Gray and Mellie Dell Gray. On Wednesday, October 02, 2024, she completed her assignment and was called home to be with the Lord. She was a loving and faithful mother until her death. She loved her family and was loved by her family....

Mr. Jessie Lee Lowery Jr.

Mr. Jessie Lee Lowery Jr.

Sep 26, 2024

Jessie Lowery Jr leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Annie Mae Gibson; two Daughters, Greta Leigh Lowery and Kwanna Cumming; one son, Demond Gibson (Teresa); twelve grandchildren, Cory Vaughn, Laquontez Jones, Yezenia Gibson, Jaquasha Brown, Zorrie Gibson, Brooklynn Gibson, Kwames Lowery, Trevis Lowery, Tyler Cumming, Tytana Deida Lowery and Derrick McCann; one sister, Canary Chandler (Jimmy); a host of...

Mr. Michael Allen Jenkins

Mr. Michael Allen Jenkins

Sep 22, 2024

Michael A. Jenkins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on November 5, 1950, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Dorothy and Harold Jenkins. Michael is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harold Jenkins Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lorene, siblings; Donnie...

Mr. Darrell Clark Henley

Mr. Darrell Clark Henley

Sep 20, 2024

He is survived by two sons, Clifford Chandler of New Orleans, LA and Darrell "Dewey" Chandler (Devan); his beloved granddaughters: Alison, Hayden, Wyntir, and Xyla; a special friend and mother to his two sons, Valarie Chandler. He also leaves behind his siblings: Matilda of Racine, WI; Belle Burney of Akron, OH; James (Cheryl); Jimmy (Marilyn), and Larry of New Orleans,...

Ms. Jacqueline E. Hines

Ms. Jacqueline E. Hines

Sep 16, 2024

She is survived by her beloved son, Arthur Lee Hines, Jr. of Starkville, grandson, Arthur Lee Hines, III of Atlanta, and granddaughter Normea Henderson of Starkville, MS, who were the pride and joy of her life. Jackie also leaves behind her sister, Trudie Hall, and brother, Wyndell Hines of Kansas City, along with several aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a...

Mr. Casey Levon Clark

Mr. Casey Levon Clark

Sep 11, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter, Arkenya Zurik Clark, grandson: Amias Isaiah Crawford, of Columbus MS, parents: Alfred and Rita Kay Bell Clark, sisters: Angela Young, Kenya Clark, Ashley Clark (Tiffany); brother: Alfred Clark Jr. (Anglet), a bonus sister: Sharon Clark; aunts: Dorothy Bell, Etta Neal, Betty (Johnny) Brown, Nita Bell, Beatrice Clark (John), Evelyn Bell, Belinda Outlaw...

Mrs. Cynthia Maria Dailey

Mrs. Cynthia Maria Dailey

Sep 6, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Larry Mobley of St. Louis, MO; her mother, Maggie Dailey-Turner of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Monica Hayden (Ronald); Khalila Goss; and Khadijah Tice all of Starkville, MS; one son, Terrell Dailey of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Maurice Dailey (Pansy) of North Carrollton, MS and Marvin Turner, Jr of Chicago, IL; her sister,...

Mr. Eddie James Turnipseed

Mr. Eddie James Turnipseed

Sep 5, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted and loving wife, Betty Turnipseed; two daughters: Lukeisha Lowery (Samuel) of Sellersburg, IN and Kimberly Turnipseed Peterson of Starkville, MS; five sons: Derrick Sherman (Deanna) of Chicago, IL; LaSavin Turnipseed (Letha) of Starkville, MS; Sharod Miller of West Point, MS; Keevin Turnipseed and Mario Turnipseed both of Starkville, MS; fifteen grandchildren, three...

Csm (Ret.) Christopher Taylor

Csm (Ret.) Christopher Taylor

Aug 31, 2024

Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Christopher “Chris” Taylor was born February 9th, 1955, in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Willie Magruder and Divian Anna Taylor. He earned his wings on August 31st, 2024. Chris professed his faith in Jesus Christ and was a life-long member of Griffin United Methodist Church where he was a loyal and avid supporter. Chris’ education began...

Mr. Leroy "Big Joe" Williams Jr.

Mr. Leroy "Big Joe" Williams Jr.

Aug 30, 2024

Leroy leaves to cherish his memories, seven sisters: Mrs. Edna West of Broadview, IL; Miss Dorothy Williams of Biloxi, MS; Mrs. Thelma Bell (Victor) of Chicago, IL; Miss Layair; Miss Cassandra Williams of Chicago, IL; Miss Lesa Williams of Chicago, IL; Mrs. Michelle Roberts (Rev. Rippert Roberts) of Fredericksburg, VA; Five Brothers: Clinton Williams (Ethel) of Starkville, MS; Joe Louis...

Mrs. Sennie Mae Duck

Mrs. Sennie Mae Duck

Aug 28, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, seven children: Irene Duck, Teresa Duck, J.P. Duck (Jeanette), Queenzella Gibson, Mary Robinson (Thomas), Dellatheyia Edmonds (Calvin), and Janice Spencer (Bruce); one sister-in-law, Bobbie Moore; and one special sister, Linda Mitchell; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-one greatgrandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She also leaves her favorite dog, Spot Duck.

Ms. Jacqueline Allen

Ms. Jacqueline Allen

Aug 25, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Ida Mae Yeates; two daughters, Nysha Yeates and Tequela Allen both of Starkville, MS; one son, Je’ohnte Allen (Jessica) of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren, Yavonna Campbell, Tylan Lee and Gabriel Allen; two great grandchildren: Jahmyah Halbert and J’maria Gunn; four brothers: William Rich, Johnny Yeates (twin), Jerry Yeates, and Henry Yeates (Jennifer)...

Mrs. Shawanda Owens-Williams

Mrs. Shawanda Owens-Williams

Aug 20, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories: mother, Hazel Owens Rambus and father, Johnny Walker both of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Deona Owens of Starkville, MS; two sons, Dexter Campbell and Owen Campbell both of Starkville, MS; one granddaughter, Ma’Kaylee Marie Campbell of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Tiffany Owens of Decatur, GA; Jala Owens of Starkville, MS; Jasmine Walker-Jenkins of Horn...

Mrs. Ella D. Clark

Mrs. Ella D. Clark

Aug 20, 2024

She is survived by three daughters: Lillie D. Hendrix, Dorothy Townsel (Edward), Ivy Clark (Henry); two sons: Alfred Clark (Rita) and Nathaniel Clark Jr (Lula); one sister; Annie Pearl Drake all of Starkville MS; 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mrs. Mary Ida Mullins

Mrs. Mary Ida Mullins

Aug 19, 2024

Mary leaves to cherish her memories to her loving children, Georgia Ann Mullins and Michelle Mullins; her grandchildren, Nicole Johnson (Buck) of Starkville Mississippi; Taketa Mullins, Jerome Mullins, Demarko Mullins, Charles Mullins, Juwon Mullins, Wilson Hogan, Ladrecus Hogan all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Willie Peterson of Starkville, MS; a special friend; Bobby Brown of Starkville, MS; Elizabeth Combs and...

Mrs. Clarice Barnes-Johnson

Mrs. Clarice Barnes-Johnson

Aug 13, 2024

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, six sons, James Gibson, Jr., Michael (Serleater) Gibson, Melvin (Callie) Gibson, and John Johnson all of Starkville, MS; Rickey Johnson of Pensacola, FL and Arthur Johnson of Atlanta, GA; five daughters: Annette Hill and Mary Chandler both of Starkville, MS; Patricia (Deellis) Mosley of Louisville, MS; Christine Johnson of Philadelphia, PA; and Cynthia...

Ms. Sharon Bibbs

Ms. Sharon Bibbs

Aug 11, 2024

Sharon leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children: Nejewish Bibbs of Marion, IA and Jeremal Bibbs of Starkville, MS; her bonus children, Curry Bibbs (Cherice) of Southaven, MS, Marquetta Hughes (Marcus) of Odenton, MD; Jakoby Jones of Birmingham, AL; and Antwain Bush of Starkville, MS; her siblings: Dorothy Johnson of Pueblo, CO; Bonnie Nichols of San Antonio, TX; Richard...

Mr. W.T. Jones

Mr. W.T. Jones

Aug 10, 2024

W.T. leaves to cherish his beautiful memories; a wife of 48 years, Martha Jones, three daughters: Vadrikius Jones (Robert), Vickie Edmonds (Jerry), Yuvet Tate (Robert); nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two sisters: Linda Young, Bessie Brown. four brothers: Ugene Mullins (Helen), Jake Mullins (Ruby), Robert Mullins, Author Gillespie; also, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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