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Mr. Edmond Carter Jr.

Mr. Edmond Carter Jr.

May 21, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories; six sisters: Catherine Johnson of Macon, MS; Edna C. Steed of Vicksburg, MS; Carline Carter of Evans, GA; Linda D. Stewart of Vicksburg, MS; Geraldine C. Williams of Atlanta, GA; and Zelma C. Mays of Houston, TX; two aunts: Rosie Lyde of Columbus, MS and Susie L. Jackson of Flint, MI; and one uncle,...

Mr. Cameron Lamar Blair

Mr. Cameron Lamar Blair

May 12, 2024

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his parents, Calvin L. Blair Sr. and Itce Solis Blair; four loving sisters: Chantel (Arzell) McCoy of Starkville, MS; Breesha L. Blair of Starkville, MS; Jessica (Quentin) Williams of Starkville, MS and Makenzie Blair of West Point, MS; one brother, Calvin L. Blair Jr. of Starkville, MS; Maternal grandmother, Eva Garcia Solis of...

Ms. Alma Ree Neely

Ms. Alma Ree Neely

May 12, 2024

Ms. Alma leaves to cherish her memories her children, two daughters; Shirley Guy (Timmy) and Sandra Hayes (James) and three sons; Bobby Neely, Fredrick Neely (Cassandra), all of Starkville MS., and Christopher Neely (LaToya) of Horn Lake MS; twelve grandchildren; Latavious, Anthony, Nicole, Shuntivia, Marvin, Adrienne, Aliza Cayla, Bobby, Timmy, Jessica, Christopher; ten great-grandchildren, two brothers; Bobby Ferguson and Larry...

Mr. Willie T. Harris

Mr. Willie T. Harris

May 11, 2024

His memories will be cherished by his fifteen living children, Willie T. Harris, Jr. of Belleville, IL; Darrell Harris (June) of Memphis, TN; Sharon Harris of Belleville, IL; Michael Harris, Sr. of St. Paul, MN; Coretta Perkins of Southaven, MS; Hadji White of Sioux Falls, SD; Angela Garner (Will) of Bartlett, TN; Avery Nickson (Kiwana) of Memphis, TN; Corey Gibson...

Ms. Montavia N. Fulton

Ms. Montavia N. Fulton

May 9, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Hezekiah M. Hall and daughter, Malayha Z. Jordan; her parents, Dwayne and Verlene Fulton; two sisters: Tiara Fulton and D'Tanji Watkins; nephews, Amari and Landon; nieces: Syria, Mariah, Taylor, Lyberti, and London; her extended family, and a very special friend, V.J.

Mr. Gregory Perkins

Mr. Gregory Perkins

May 7, 2024

Deacon Gregory Perkins leaves to cherish his loving memories; a devoted wife, Darlene Jones Perkins, three Godchildren: Trukyra, Patrick Jr., and Padaris Lawrence all of Starkville, MS; one brother, John Bell of Starkville, MS; one aunt, Marvis Tabb, St. Louis, MO, one uncle, Dorsey Perkins (Brenda) of Starkville, MS; great-uncle: Marion Davis (Annie) of Starkville, MS; eight sisters-in-law: Linda Yeates,...

Mr. Marc Allen Pittman

Mr. Marc Allen Pittman

Apr 16, 2024

Marc leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Katie Marie Gray of Sturgis, MS; his father, Alvin L. Pittman of Sturgis, MS; his brother, Scottie Pittman Sr. (Melissa) of Southaven, MS; one half-brother, Melvin Turnipseed of Sturgis, MS; one half-sister, Charlotte Eiland of Houston, TX and a host of aunts and uncles as well as loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Mrs. Linda Lynette Hickman

Mrs. Linda Lynette Hickman

Apr 13, 2024

Linda leaves to cherish her memories to her husband, Aldorico Thornton; her children, LaToya (Ray) Robinson of Houston, TX; LaTanya Hickman, Lenell (Ryakko) Hickman and Lionel Hickman of Starkville, MS. Three sisters, Betty Hickman of Starkville, MS; Sonia Hickman and Darlene Hickman of Chicago, IL; one sister law Shalonda Hickman of Chicago, IL. A special friend Dorothy Peterson. twenty-one grandchildren...

Mr. Clinton James Kemp Jr.

Mr. Clinton James Kemp Jr.

Apr 13, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Audrey Kemp of Tupelo, MS; one stepson: Richard A. (Janice) Evans of Starkville, MS; sisters: Tracy Watt, Cathy Jean Cannon, Cathy Jean (Harvey) Rice; all of Starkville, MS; brothers: Clyde Kemp and John (Brenda) Kemp both of Starkville, MS; and Larry Kemp of Eupora, MS; two granddaughters, April Denise Kemp of Starkville,...

Mrs. Ida Wilson Selvie

Mrs. Ida Wilson Selvie

Apr 12, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her seven children, Tafforest Rice, S.L. Wilson, both of Starkville, MS, Deon Selvie, Carol Spencer, Elaine Hill, Lucille Key, all of Crawford, MS, and Cynthia Rogers of Columbus, MS; of Crawford, MS; two brothers, Demetric Halbert and Robert Halbert of Crawford, MS.

Mr. Mitchell Allen

Mr. Mitchell Allen

Apr 11, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, by his children, Mitchell Poole (Mary), Tyrunda Poole-Brandon (Lequeint); Desmond Allen and India Wilson; bonus daughters: Jacqueline Harris and Dawner Shelton; siblings: Mary Reese (Sammie), Verlene Fulton (Dwayne), Roy Allen (Dorothy), Gertrude Allen, Doris Allen Walters (Tony), Tony Allen (Mary), and Jimmie Allen; twelve grandchildren; aunts: Magnolia (Felix), Pearline Walts, Elzena Todd (Theodis), Mary...

Mr. Nicholas Marquez Horsley

Mr. Nicholas Marquez Horsley

Apr 8, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted mother, Yolanda Horsley; grandparents, Bernice and Lester Townsel of Starkville, MS; brothers: Zachary Horsely of Beaumont, TX; Kayonna Horsely (Justin), and Deestarr Horsely both of Starkville, MS; aunts: Crystal Townsel of Starkville, MS; and Tara (Abiola) Oguntoyinbo of St. Paul, MN; cousins: Ambria, Titus, Zacari, and Sophia; great uncle: Freddie Horsley of...

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,...

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