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Mr. Andrew Lee Gardner

Mr. Andrew Lee Gardner

Mar 1, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, four brothers, John H. Gardner (Rocarol) of Starkville, MS; Ben A. Gardner (Eunice) of Starkville, MS; Willie Logan of Starkville, MS; and Mark Rice of Shreveport, LA; two sisters: Shavell Faye Rice (Rev. Jimmy Rice) of Starkville, MS and Tina Rice of Atlanta, GA; and a very special friend, Ella Duck of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. George Turner Jr.

Mr. George Turner Jr.

Feb 29, 2024

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Turner, two children: Sherbet Williams (Jerome) and Derrick M. Turner of Starkville, MS; one sister, Georgia Inez Turner Rush of Starkville, MS; one brother, Art Turner (Cherry) of Fort Wayne, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mrs. Mary Louise Johnson

Mrs. Mary Louise Johnson

Feb 28, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted daughter, Elizabeth Johnson of Starkville, MS; one grandson: Stanley Johnson of Memphis, TN; two great-granddaughters: Briana Johnson of Starkville, MS; and Saylor Johnson of Memphis, TN; two great-grandsons: Malaki and Parker Johnson of Memphis, TN; one great-great granddaughter, Serenity Johnson of Starkville, MS; and one great-great grandson, Jermaine Cotton of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. Timothy Charles Burkhalter

Mr. Timothy Charles Burkhalter

Feb 25, 2024

He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Nicholas C Mann of Pontotoc, MS; one daughter, A'riah Burkhalter of Houston, MS; his father, William C. Burkhalter (Shealar) of Starkville, MS, one sister, Dr. Stacey Smith (Bruce) of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Tracey Burkhalter (Tamara) of Artesia, MS; Kenneth McDougle (Stephanie) of Tuscaloosa, AL; one bonus daughter, Arlishia Simmons of Tupelo,...

Mr. Alphonso Mosley

Mr. Alphonso Mosley

Feb 24, 2024

Alphonso is survived by his loving wife, Mary Mosley, his (3) sons: Alphonso Mosley Jr (Nacy), Lorenzo Mosley (Toccarra); Drinon Mays (Mara); and (2) Daughters: Adrienne Mosley Dawes and Tabbatha Mays, and sister, Rebecca Davis. He has 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tommie Lee Williams

Mr. Tommie Lee Williams

Feb 21, 2024

His beautiful spirit will forever be cherished and appreciated by his wife, Minnie Williams; eight children: Ketrina (James) Weeks; Tommy Williams Jr.; Lonnie (Contessa) Williams; Marcus (Kameko) Williams; LoRosa Williams, Marcus Bryant, Brittany Willliams all of Maben, MS; and Lillian Harris of Starkville, MS; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Mr. Joe Lee Gardner

Mr. Joe Lee Gardner

Feb 19, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories: three sons; Joseph (Mamye) Gardner of Spartanburg, SC, MacArthur (Toni) Gardner of Saint Louis, MO, and Roderick Allen of Brooksville , MS three daughters; Linda Gardner of Cahokia Heights, Illinois, Shelia ( Antron) Weatherspoon , and Donna (Aaron) Kern of Kosciusko, MS, two sisters; Emma Flowers of Cleveland, OH; Ruby Gardner of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. Howard Lewis Lanier Jr.

Mr. Howard Lewis Lanier Jr.

Feb 18, 2024

Howard’s memories will forever be cherished by his devoted wife of 56 years, Dorothy Mae Robinson Lanier; His children: Howard Bernard Lanier (Angela), Tito Lanier (Karen), Angela Mason, Matricia Mason (Deon), Leanoria Mason, Lawanna Lanier, and Erion Lanier (DeAnndra). His grandchildren: Rashad Jones (Tiyana), Jada Lloyd, Kelcie Lanier, Ja’Lante Lanier (Tiffany), Jaylen Lanier, Madison Lanier, Joshua Lanier, J’Lynn Topps, Tito...

Mrs. Cherry Dell Harrington

Mrs. Cherry Dell Harrington

Feb 17, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Eva Louise Smith of Starkville, MS; Juliette (Clifton) Scales of San Antonio, TX; two sons: Willie (Earnestine) Harrington of Starkville, MS and Larry D. Harrington of New York City; six grandchildren: La Chanjo Scales, Deshun Harrington, Erica (Leonard) Griffin of Starkville, MS; Lonnie (Jene) Harrington of Olive Branch, MS; Teresa (Patrick) Lilley...

Mrs. Effie Mae Davis

Mrs. Effie Mae Davis

Feb 14, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Kelly Davis and one son, Simmyon Hampton; two brothers: Robert Tarton of Starkville, MS and Richard Tarton, Sarasota, FL; Nine granchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.

Mr. R.D. Deloach

Mr. R.D. Deloach

Feb 12, 2024

R D leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Maryannie Deloach; two stepsons: Detric Ferguson (Lasonja), Tytus Miles; six step grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren, one brother: John Deloach (Louise) of Columbus, MS; One sister, Mary Deloach of Columbus; two sisters-in-law: Rose & Linda Ferguson of Starkville, MS; three brothers-in-laws: Darrell Ferguson (Mary) of St Louis MO; Henry Ferguson (Brenda)...

Mr. Charlie James Staples

Mr. Charlie James Staples

Feb 11, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, two brothers: Mark Staples and Spencer Staples both of Starkville, Mississippi. One Sister Tasha Johnson (Charlie) of Starkville, Mississippi. Two nieces Comeco Young (Coconut)(Shevell) of Merrillville, Indiana and Ariel Perry (Marcus) of Starkville, Mississippi; One nephew Lavincia Brooks (Mookie) (Kiswana) of Grantville Georgia. Eight great nieces and nephews: Romarryo, Jada, Ja’Savion, Savannah, Amiyah, Kaydence,...

Mrs. Betty Jean Martin

Mrs. Betty Jean Martin

Feb 11, 2024

Mother Betty leaves to cherish her memories and legacy: two sons and three daughters; Dennis (Sandra) Harris, Sr., Bartlett TN; Leslie (Pastor Walter) Peterson, Munford, TN; Gwinette Martin of Starkville, MS; Darrell (Pamela) Martin, Southaven, MS; Shonda (Edward) Deloach of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Ethel Harris and Lucille (Charles) Thompson of both of Starkville, MS; two sisters-in-law: Ann Harris and...

Mr. Stevie James Simmons

Mr. Stevie James Simmons

Feb 4, 2024

Stevie leaves to cherish his memories to his loving parent, Annie R. Simmons; his children, Stevee (Jamil) Hubbard of Overland Heart, Kansas; Trakala (TaForrest) Robinson of Starkville, MS; Damion (Destiny) Simmons of Los Angles, California; Joshua James Simmons, Christopher JaVontae Simmons and Bella Ann Simmons of Starkville, MS; one sister, Theresa Duck of Starkville, MS; his mother-in-law, Juretha Williams of...

Rev. Joe Nathan Rice

Rev. Joe Nathan Rice

Feb 4, 2024

Rev. Joe (Nate) Rice leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters: Min. Brenda Gardner (Min. Richard), Mary Jones both of Columbus, MS; and Ann Lampkin (Joseph) of Sturgis, MS; one son, Sammie Rice (Naomi) of Columbus, MS; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Jasper Rice of East St. Louis, IL: and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Ms. Ruby Ewing

Ms. Ruby Ewing

Jan 31, 2024

Ruby leaves to cherish her memories: a loving daughter Ms. Helma Williams of Starkville, MS; one granddaughter, Helena Poe of McDonough, GA; two grandsons: Mallory Outlaw (Vivica) of Dallas, TX and Tyrone Stalling Jr. (Rebecca) of Starkville, MS; four great granddaughters, Janae Poe, Samaria Outlaw, Jerquana Poe, Ty Stallings; four great grandsons, Mallory Outlaw II, Rodriquas Macon II, Jamison Outlaw,...

Ms. Kimberly Cozette Thompson

Ms. Kimberly Cozette Thompson

Jan 21, 2024

Kimberly "Peaches" Thompson, born on **May 7, 1984** in **Starkville, MS**, was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many. Her transition on **January 21, 2024** in **Mobile, Alabama** left a void in the hearts of those who knew her. Peaches was more than a mother, sister, and friend; she was a beacon of love and kindness. Her stories...

Ms. Mary Ann Brooks

Ms. Mary Ann Brooks

Jan 20, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Mitchell Connell Brooks; a very special God daughter, Janice Evans Bilbrew; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters: Shirley Evans Stiles, Cherie Evans, Rena Mae Evans and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Mrs. Dorothy Lucille Powers Rogers

Mrs. Dorothy Lucille Powers Rogers

Jan 18, 2024

She is survived by her sons, Eddie L. Rogers Jr. of Starkville, MS; Kevin Rogers of Jackson, MS, and her daughter, Michelle Ann Rogers of Columbus, MS; her sisters, Lillie A. Johnson and Elizabeth Powers, both of Starkville, MS; Margie Stony (Raymond) of League City, TX, one brother, Jessie Y. Powers of Wisconsin Dell, WI; a host of nieces, nephews,...

Baby Khloe L'Oreal Ware

Baby Khloe L'Oreal Ware

Jan 17, 2024

She is survived by her parents, Deliyah Jackson and Lamar Ware; one brother, Kaden Norman; her sister, Kali Norman; two bonus sisters; her grandparents, Shonta and Demetrius Reed; and a host of aunts and uncles.

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