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Mr. Benard Gandy

Mr. Benard Gandy

Aug 8, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, two children, Amber Sharee Gandy of Compton, CA and Malachi Joel Gandy of Starkville, MS; one brother, James Gandy Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; four sisters: Betty Jean McDowell, Ledora (William) Scott, Faye (Elvis) Gillespie, and Margaret Gandy-Walker all of Starkville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mr. Freddie Lee "Champ" Harrell Jr.

Mr. Freddie Lee "Champ" Harrell Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters: Tequilla Harrell, Tenecia Harrell-Cullins (Darrell), and Tyesha Harrell; six grandchildren: Taylor, Tavalas, Teigan, Zion, Shiloh, and Karter; one nephew, Marlon Boyd (Krystle) and a special friend, Keisha Nichols.

Mrs. Bessie Mae Scott

Mrs. Bessie Mae Scott

Aug 4, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Rosie Scott of Crawford, MS and Bishop Ronnie Allen Scott Sr. of Dallas, TX; two adopted children: Pastor Eunice Webb of Charlotte, NC and Elder Wanetta Hall of Oakland, CA; God daughters: Mayor Dean Parson, Minister Barbara Clark and Mary Louise Martin; four grandchildren: Ronnie Allen Scott Jr. (Natalie); Atibia "TJ" Scott...

Ms. Patricia Ann Peterson

Ms. Patricia Ann Peterson

Aug 1, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories; one son Leyton Peterson, four sisters: Stella Peterson, Grace Roberson, Helen Peterson, and Elizabeth Deloach; one brother: Lucious Peterson of Starkville, MS; Nephews: Anothy Peterson of Mesquite, Texas; Michael DeLoach, Blake Peterson of Starkville MS; Dexter Peterson of Nashville Tennessee; Richard (Kasey) Roberson Jr of Charlotte, South Carolina; and Anthony (Shareeta) James of Meridian...

Mr. Robert Junior Cunningham

Mr. Robert Junior Cunningham

Jul 31, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Kenyada Belk (Rickie), of Starkville, MS and Nyhia Hodges of Maben, MS; grandson: Chasson Pratt of Starkville, MS; sister, Stephanie Evans of North Chicago, IL; his aunts; Mattie Bedford, Sandra Bluitt, Patricia Cunningham, Erline Foy, Brenda McQuiller, Catherine Williams all of Maben, MS and Lillie Taylor Cleveland, OH.

Mr. Michael Jerome Mobley

Mr. Michael Jerome Mobley

Jul 30, 2024

Michael leaves to cherish his adoring memories, his devoted wife, Rhonda R. Howard-Mobley: altogether seven sons: Jacolby Mobley (Sharonica) of Byhalia MS, Javian Mobley, Jalin Mobley, DeWayne Murphy, (Nicole), Michael Moore, Georgio Howard, Seigha Smith; Seven daughters: Kena Smith, Shanqunni Smith, Mikesha Mobley, Jaleesa Mobley, Bentrese Moore, Latonyia Lawrence, Shimada Howard all of Starkville, MS; thirty-seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren....

Mr. Sammie L. Calmes

Mr. Sammie L. Calmes

Jul 28, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, five daughters, Leneka Davis of University Park, IL; Morristine Kimble of St. Louis, MO; Tina Robertson of Macon, MS; Shawntae & Shaquita Calmes of Kankakee, IL; one son: Shamome Calmes; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Calmes-Williams of Kankakee, IL; three brothers: Eddie D. Calmes of Crawford, MS; Jackie L. Calmes of Bradley, IL and...

Baby Serenity Jesmarai Sonnier

Baby Serenity Jesmarai Sonnier

Jul 24, 2024

Serenity leaves behind her loving mother (Sarah Joy Sonnier-Sudduth) & father (Shytraille Spruell) who adores her dearly; along with, her grandmother (Jennifer Sonnier), grandfather (Antonio Sudduth), aunt (Helena Sudduth), uncles (Legend Lenoir, Idris Sudduth, Omarion Thomas) and a host of great grands aunts/uncles and cousins.

Mrs. Deborah Brown-Harry

Mrs. Deborah Brown-Harry

Jul 22, 2024

She leaves behind three children, Sherri Brown, Corey Harry, and Shannon; five grandchildren: Kylan KeSean, Tykeria Denay, Tahjiana Arles, Christopher Jamar, and Kobi OBryant; three great grandchildren: Maliki, Riyaliee, and Raykaiden; two brothers: Walter & Russell; and five nieces, one nephew, and a host of cousins and friends.

Mrs. Emma Jean Robinson

Mrs. Emma Jean Robinson

Jul 22, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Mr. Charlie Robinson of Starkville, MS; sons: Earl (Bernita) Warren, Monterrio (Velma) Warren, Anthony Warren all of Starkville, MS; Chris (Crystal) Warren of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Alonzo (Aixa) Warren of McGaheysville, VA and her bonus daughter, Shirika (Phalandis) Bevill of Madison, MS; sisters: Bessie Jackson, Stella Hinton, Betty Davis all of...

Mr. Carl Doss Sr.

Mr. Carl Doss Sr.

Jul 19, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 53 years, Hilda Kaye Williams Doss of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Denice Loran (Kenneth) Cheeks of Starkville, MS and Tina Gandy of Nashville, TN; two sons: Carl Jr. (Tanya) and Christopher Marques Woodrow Doss of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Earlene McAllister of Muskegon, MI and Nora Brooks of St. Louis MO;...

Mr. Tommie W. Valentine

Mr. Tommie W. Valentine

Jul 10, 2024

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories, a wife of 44 years, Patricia Valentine; a son Don N. Valentine (Johnnie) of Houston, MS; four grandsons: Dontavier, Dontavious, Trevarcus, and TraDavious Valentine; two great grandchildren: Abrinna Grace and Kymir Wright; two brothers: Vernon Valentine Jr. (Ruth) and Eddie Valentine both of Pheba, MS; sisters-in-law: Barnette Groves and Rosie Shirley Groves; brothers-in-law:...

Mrs. Lena Mae Nash

Mrs. Lena Mae Nash

Jul 8, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, eight children: Carrie Petty of Starkville, MS; Willie Malean (Larry) Cole of Atlanta, GA; Lora (Albert) Anthony of Atlanta, GA; Natlene Collier of Starkville, MS; Willie Nash Jr. of Atlanta, GA; Gloria Nash Evans of Starkville, MS; Curtis Nash of Atlanta, GA and L.B. Bush of Columbus, MS. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren: Sileta...

Mr. Joshua Kyree Duck

Mr. Joshua Kyree Duck

Jul 2, 2024

Joshua is survived by his loving family: his mother Latrease Danielle Lee; father Maudeo Bernard Duck; siblings: Jayla Laurese Moore, Yasia Evonne Duck, Christian Lee Purvis (Latrease) of Coffeeville MS; Alana Kelis Duck, Maliyah Sharice Duck, Michael Calvin Harris (Casey) of Brandon MS; Kalise Simone Pearson (Latoya) of Starkville MS; and Liyah Jade Taylor (Whitney) of San Diego CA. He...

Mr. Harvey Lee Cooper

Mr. Harvey Lee Cooper

Jun 30, 2024

His love will be remembered by his three sisters: Barbara Brownlee of Maben, MS; Allie (Eddie) Poe and Helen (Mitch) Cooper both of Starkville, MS; five brothers: David Logan and Robert Cooper both of Starkville, MS; Herman Cooper of Maben, MS; Charles (Maria) Cooper of Ackerman, MS; and Willie B. Cooper of Atlanta, GA. He also leaves a host of...

Mr. Lovely Cromwell

Mr. Lovely Cromwell

Jun 26, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories; one brother; Bobby Cromwell Jr. (Julia) of Starkville, Mississippi; one sister-in-law Hattie Kelly Cromwell of Starkville, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many other relatives, friends and acquaintances.

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