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Miss Anihya Tyshea Nesbitt

Miss Anihya Tyshea Nesbitt

Apr 6, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted parents: Nyoka Nesbitt and Benjamin Hall both of West Point, MS; two sisters: Jakeya Hall and Amaree Nesbitt both of West Point, MS; six brothers: Jonius Nesbitt, Jabari Nesbitt, Jacob Hall, Jalen Hall all of West Point, MS; Jayln and Jeremiah Sevier both of Caledonia, MS; maternal grandparents, John and Esther Gibson...

Mr. Leddrekko Ariesto Cannon

Mr. Leddrekko Ariesto Cannon

Apr 6, 2024

He leaves to cherish his many memories, one sister, Debra K Powers and many aunts and uncles: Aunts: Mary Pearl Cannon and Naomi Cannon. Uncles: Curtis Cannon (Marilyn Horsley), Jimmy Cannon Jr (Dorothy), James Cannon (Barbara), Terry Cannon, and Luther Ware. Vivian Cannon, Harvey Cannon, Freddie Cannon and Helen Cannon preceded him in death. He also leaves behind the following...

Mr. Carlett Jenkins

Mr. Carlett Jenkins

Apr 5, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, two brothers, William B. Jenkins and Elton Young (Veronica) both of Starkville, MS; one sister, Karen Young of Starkville, MS; two nieces: Tarkesha Carter and Zuria Young both of Starkville, MS; three nephews: David Young Jr, DeAngelo Johnson, and Lavorius Young all of Starkville, MS; a special friend, Melissa Jones; and a host of...

Mr. Donnelli John Johnson

Mr. Donnelli John Johnson

Mar 31, 2024

He leaves behind a legacy of love and family, survived by his wife Aldonia; two children, Lastarsha Johnson, Starkville, MS; Donnelli Johnson Jr, Starkville, MS; three brothers, Aaron Johnson, Starkville, MS; Jerry Johnson, Columbus, MS; Chris (Arnitta) Johnson, Radcliff, KY; three sisters, Linda Ballard, St Paul, MN; Marietta Johnson, St Paul, MN; Emma Gillard, Columbus, MS and four grandchildren. He...

Mr. John Albert Evans

Mr. John Albert Evans

Mar 29, 2024

His cherished memories live on through his wife of 56yrs, Evelyn Evans, his daughters: Letha (Thomas) Davis of Pheba, MS; Charlene (Eddie) Cook of Pheba, MS; Bridget Carr of Starkville, MS; Laken (Jeffrey) Douglas of Starkville, MS; his sons: Mitchell Evans of Pheba, MS; Michael (Cassandra Everett) Evans of Sandy Springs, GA and Alan (Shumata) Evans of Pheba, MS; Sisters:...

Baby Isaac Liam Webb

Baby Isaac Liam Webb

Mar 25, 2024

Baby Isaac entered the world with a fighting spirit on March 22, 2024 at 7:18 a.m. to Rosalind Ellis and William Webb. He defied the odds and touched the hearts of the doctors, nurses, and staff of Children’s Hospital of the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Along with his parents, he leaves behind three sisters, Isabella, Abigail,...

Mr. David Young

Mr. David Young

Mar 24, 2024

David leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Callie Mae Bibbs of Starkville, MS; Two sons: David Young Jr and De’Angelo Johnson of Starkville, MS; Two stepsons: Derico and Jamarkus Randle of Westpoint, MS; one granddaughter: Mariah Young; Four sisters: Karen Young (Antonio), Jackie Bibbs (Stanley), Kathy Bibbs of Starkville, MS and Jennifer Spencer of Artesia, MS; Two brothers:...

Ms. Regina Monique Dailey

Ms. Regina Monique Dailey

Mar 23, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Della Blair of Starkville, MS; father, Robert Gandy (Jernice) of Tampa, FL; three daughters, Ciera Bell, Shamiya Bell, and Harmony Dailey all of Starkville, MS; one son: Markez Bell of Starkville, MS; one sister, Diane Stinson of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Charles Dailey of Conley, GA and Maurice Brown (Santrice) of Stockbridge,...

Ms. Shandria Renee Bryant

Ms. Shandria Renee Bryant

Mar 22, 2024

Shandria was known for her beautiful spirit and infectious laughter. These qualities will forever be cherished and appreciated by her father, Jimmy Ward of Pheba, MS; life partner, Frank Wofford of Maben MS; her beautiful children, Braylon, Will, Peyton, Kaiden, Jaiden, and Aylah. Her memories will also be treasured by her sisters, Shalondria and Brittany Bryant of Maben MS, Vaneshia...

Mr. Donnie Ellis

Mr. Donnie Ellis

Mar 22, 2024

The legacy of Mr. Donnie Ellis will be cherished by his son, Taurean (Lashan) Hendrix of Cincinnati, OH; grandson, Bryson Hendrix of Starkville, MS; eight sisters: Loddie Clark and Era Jean Ellis both of Chicago, IL; Nancy Glenn of Atlanta, GA; Essie R. Barnes (Lester) of Milwaukee, WI; Shirley Harris of Atlanta, GA; Arella Rena (Tyrone) Ellis; Evelyn Ellis, and...

Mr. Willie Walter "Champ" Johnson

Mr. Willie Walter "Champ" Johnson

Mar 18, 2024

Willie leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Elsie Johnson of Cordova, TN; his grandsons: Eric “Booman” Johnson of Starkville, MS and Erin “Shon” Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina; and his great-grandson Christian Kohl “CK” Johnson of Columbus, MS; his Sisters, Mary “Sally” (Louis) Hogan-Harris, Dorothy “Flip” (Gartha) Brown both of Starkville, MS; Brother, Eddie “Frog” (Suzette) Johnson of Starkville,...

Mr. Calvin Ottes

Mr. Calvin Ottes

Mar 17, 2024

He leaves behind four daughters: Elise Brown of Lancaster, MI; Ethel Taylor of Starkville, MS; Hope M Weaver of New Orleans, LA and Carolyn Ottes of Jackson MS; three sons: Byron Ottes (Dana) of New Orleans, LA; David Quinn (Betty) of New Orleans, LA; Calvin (Lesha) Patterson of Starkville, MS; sister in law, Essie Overton of Houston TX; Ann Williams...

Ms. Minnie Lee Brown

Ms. Minnie Lee Brown

Mar 15, 2024

Minnie leaves to cherish her loving memories: eleven loving children: Tanice Knox (Kelvin) of Cold Water, MS; Kathy Akins (Kit); Stella Ellis (Tyrone), Donice Graham (Dwight); Reggie Brown; Charles Brown of Georgia; Randy Brown (Lisa) of McDonough Georgia; Hosa Brown, Latasha Brown, Letha Turnipseed (Lasavin) and Heather Brown and a host of grandchildren/great grandchildren. Minnie also leaves to cherish her...

Ms. Lenell Scales

Ms. Lenell Scales

Mar 14, 2024

Ms. Scales leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters: Audrianna Scales, Adrienne Scales, and Amber Scales all of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Wayne Carter of Columbus, MS and Derrick Scales of Memphis, TN; ten grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Stavohn Laryll Gardner

Mr. Stavohn Laryll Gardner

Mar 10, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his father and stepmother, Morris and Vanessa Patterson, mother, Christina Gardner, sister, Shanice Gandy; his stepsister: Asia Gardner; stepbrothers, Brandon and William Gardner; his grandparents: Minister Brenda Kemp and Nora Gardner; grandfather, Joe Willie Lawrence; aunts: Crystal Gardner, Denise Gardner, Dominique Gardner, LaShonda (Bryan) Hoover, and Quantella (Sammie) Harris; Uncles: Tyrese Kelly, Monterrio Warren,...

Baby Karson Amir Dooley

Baby Karson Amir Dooley

Mar 8, 2024

He leaves to cherish and honor his memories, his mother, Kristen Johnson and father, James Dooley III both of Starkville, MS; his grandparents; God mother and God father; uncles, aunts, his favorite little cousin and a host of uncles, aunts, cousin, and friends.

Ms. Tequila O. Harris

Ms. Tequila O. Harris

Mar 5, 2024

Her life, memories, smiles, and her willingness to help others will always be remembered and cherished by: her devoted father, Johnny William Harris and stepmother, Janie Harris of Crowford, MS; two brothers, Major Harris (Shirlecia) of Fort Worth, TX, and Jeremiah Harris in US Airforce (Japan); one sister, Justice Harris of Starkville, MS; her grandmother, Aretha Beckum of Starkville, MS;...

Mrs. Willie Mae Ellis Ware

Mrs. Willie Mae Ellis Ware

Mar 5, 2024

Our dear mother, Willie Mae Ellis-Ware sadly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Carrington Nursing Home at the age of 66. She was a wonderful mother who was there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was well-loved neighbor of the Deerfield Community in Starkville, MS. Mae was born November 10, 1957, in...

Ms. Joanne Howard

Ms. Joanne Howard

Mar 4, 2024

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: Daughters, Erika Davidson, and Latreena Davidson-Harris (CJ Harris Jr.) of Starkville, MS; Grandchildren: Devierre Outlaw, Lyric Outlaw, Savion Thomas, and Madison Harris of Starkville, MS; Great grandchildren: Zacchaeus Elijah Outlaw, Lynzie Marie Wilson, Lacie Mariah Tate, Landyn Messiah Outlaw all of Starkville, MS and Kemauri Deunte Outlaw of Tupelo, MS; Son/Nephew: Darryl Lamar...

Mr. Raymond Michael Drungole

Mr. Raymond Michael Drungole

Mar 3, 2024

It was a nice summer day, in the year of 1961, the fourth day of the month of August that a baby boy entered into this world at the Felix Long Memorial Hospital, Starkville, and Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was the third day of March, the year of 2024, that he completed his assignment here on earth. Raymond was made...

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