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Ms. Nellie B. Fields

Ms. Nellie B. Fields

Jun 24, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children: Michael Fields, Barbara A. Fields, and Sandra Williams; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters; a large extended family and good friends.

Mrs. Maxine Rogers

Mrs. Maxine Rogers

Jun 21, 2024

She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her loving mother, Betty Davis; her husband of 36 years, Wilburn Rogers; three children: Ravesmine (Latoya) Rogers Sr., Erik Rogers, and Erika Rogers; six grandchildren: Zaylin Bishop, Tristan Bishop, Londyn Lucious, Brealyn Rogers, Lacey Lucious, and Ravesmine Rogers Jr; one brother Melvin (Denise) Davis; one brother-in-law Frank Rogers; one sister-in-law Lisa Hendrix, and...

Mrs. Mildred Wilson-Kilborn

Mrs. Mildred Wilson-Kilborn

Jun 20, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted and loving husband, Walter James Kilborn; a son, Stanley (Janice) Kilborn of Memphis, TN; a daughter, Xavier Kilborn of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren: Detraveon Kilborn, Kayla (Van) Duck, Zaqwuaris Kilborn, Lauren Lucious, Sharvin Epps, Malik Stallings, Ethan Kilborn, Janiah Lucious, and Jadon Kilborn; four great grandchildren: Bella Edwards, Kaycie Hill, Kashton Barnett,...

Mrs. Wilma Emerson-Rogers

Mrs. Wilma Emerson-Rogers

Jun 18, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, a stepdaughter, Jessica Key (Bernard); three stepsons; Rodney Rhine and Derrick Rogers both Starkville, MS; Jerome Wells of Columbus, MS; two sisters: Suzanne Emerson and Charlotte Rogers; one brother, Randolph Emerson all of Starkville, MS; a niece whom she loved as a daughter, Shamekeia Emerson; three sisters-in-law: Eula Trainer (Jimmie); Bobbie Coleman (Junior) ;...

Mr. Moise Lee Edmonds

Mr. Moise Lee Edmonds

Jun 11, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Aimee Lee Edmonds; his daughters: Miah Edmonds Culpepper (Tyler), Meagan Edmonds Brown (Ben), Kiana and Bryanna Swanigan, Laqueita Hamilton, and Nicole Lee; six grandchildren: Christon, Cameron, Sarai, Avery, Kaiden, and Quinnlee; five brothers: Calvin Lee Edmonds (Dellantheyia), Parrish Petty, Tony Petty, Gabriel Petty, and Prinston Henderson; two sisters: Eve Pastor and...

Mrs. Nancy Pearl (Trixie) Chandler-Randle

Mrs. Nancy Pearl (Trixie) Chandler-Randle

Jun 9, 2024

Mrs. Nancy leaves to cherish her memories: four lovely daughters, Lucille Spearmon (Richard), Mary Randle, Glenda Atkins (Daniel), and Eliza Randle all of Starkville, MS. Four sons, Clarence Chandler (Olean) of Houlka, MS, Johnnie Randle, Curtis Randle (Rochelle), and Karl Randle of Starkville, MS. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Roosevelt, Earnest, and Tommie Randle. She leaves to...

Mrs. Susie Mae Evans

Mrs. Susie Mae Evans

Jun 7, 2024

Susie Mae Evans was welcomed into the world by the late Arthur Quinn and the late Anna Cannon Quinn on March 11, 1939, in Pheba, Mississippi. On Friday, June 7, 2024, Susie quietly passed away at home at the age of 85. She was united in holy matrimony to Thomas Wayne Evans on September 13, 1958, who preceded her in...

Ms. Bettie E. Montgomery

Ms. Bettie E. Montgomery

Jun 5, 2024

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Bettie heard The Voice of the Lord call her name and she received her wings. Bettie leaves a legacy to cherish her memory by her four children, Gerald (Joni) of LaGrange Park, IL, Rita (Eddie Sr.) of Starkville, MS, Rhonda (Derrick) of Bellwood, IL, and Randy of Decatur IL. Seven grandchildren; Jessica (Colton), Jordan, Lamar...

Ms. Penelope "Nell" Johnson

Ms. Penelope "Nell" Johnson

Jun 2, 2024

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; a loving, devoted stepmother, Carlene Chandler, brother Tevin Chandler of Starkville MS., Special Cousins: Felicia Crawford (Cedric) of Starkville Ms., Lizzie Fulmore of Blythewood SC., Darrell Crawford (Armetta), James Oliver Crawford II, Ross Crawford (Dewanda) all of Starkville, MS: Marshall Crawford of Manitowoc, WI and Linfred Crawford of Atlanta, GA and a host...

Ms. Castella A. Tallie

Ms. Castella A. Tallie

Jun 1, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories five siblings: James L. Jones, Curtis L. Jones, Frank Jones Jr., Clarence Jones, and Virginia Clark; two aunts: Georgia Duck and Mary Dancer; one uncle, Ted Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and extended family.

Ms. Brenda Jean Jones

Ms. Brenda Jean Jones

May 31, 2024

Her love for Christ lives on through her daughters: Telesia (Melvin) Jones, Kimberly Jones, Kristi (Josh) Moore all of Starkville, MS; Grandchildren: Kierra (Kee-Kee), Kyle, Kobe, Kelsey, Kameron, Rachel, Terrica, Terrell, Joseph, Anna, Joshua, Jacob all of Starkville, MS; Great Grandchildren: Kyson, of Starkville, MS; Kodi, of Dallas, TX, Kruz and Kadence both of Starkville, MS; Brothers: Terry Jones, Dewayne...

Mrs. Charlotte Marshall Bush Davis

Mrs. Charlotte Marshall Bush Davis

May 28, 2024

Charlotte leaves cherished memories to: her husband, Bobby Davis, of Starkville, MS; her mother, Ethel Bush of Starkville, MS; her brother, Rodreekas (Tiffany) Bush of Jackson, MS; her nephews, Bennie Bush of Jackson, MS, and Rodreekas Bush of Nashville, TN; four aunts: Climmie Robinson, Apple Dickerson (both of Pheba, MS), Helen Johnson (of Maben, MS), and Wonder (Undre) (of Ypsilanti,...

Mr. Kevin Maurice "Calvin" Bradford

Mr. Kevin Maurice "Calvin" Bradford

May 27, 2024

Kevin "Calvin" was born in Flint, Michigan, on December 15, 1978. He graduated from Starkville High School and worked in the food industry. Kevin enjoyed singing and making people laugh. He was also a member of the Peter’s Rock choir and was known and loved by many. Kevin is survived by his Aunt/Godmother, Emma Leigh Macon, and his sister, Janice...

Mr. J.D. Jackson Sr.

Mr. J.D. Jackson Sr.

May 26, 2024

J.D.’s memory lives on through those who loved him dearly: Wife, Joyce Jackson; Mother, Eloise Jackson; one Son, Jataven D. Evans; three Stepchildren: Lashdus Harris, Robsimin Ware, and Aisha Ware; one Brother, Willie Glenn Jackson; one Sister, Vanessa Jackson; Brother-in-law, Eddie (Hilda) Harris; seven grandchildren, one niece, one nephew, two aunts, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Henry B. Thompson

Mr. Henry B. Thompson

May 26, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, three sons: Jamaunte Thompson, Lavaunte Thompson, and Donavan (Annalisa) Thompson; four brothers: Metric (Patricia) Harris, George (Faye) Thompson, Averell (Michaela) Thompson, Recardo Thompson, three sisters: Dorothy Thompson, Annie Thompson, Tara Agnew; five grandchildren: Ashton Thompson, Kali Thompson, Kaden Thompson, Khalayah Smith, Aubrey Thompson, Rylee Thompson, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

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