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Mr. John Wesley Macon
Nov 30, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, two loving daughter: Amy Macon-Chandler (Jimmy) and Deon Coleman both of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Emma Macon and Luvenia Macon-Simmons; two brothers: James Macon and Bobby Macon all of Starkville, MS; one aunt: Luella (Aunt Pooh Cat) Halfacre-Sharp of Leesburg, FL; one brother-in-law: Roy Frank Montgomery and one step sister-n-law: Lisa D. Harris, six...
Ms. Janie Ann Dumas
Nov 19, 2023
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons, Joel Alexander Roby of Columbus, MS and Eric Dumas of Springfield, MO; one brother, Jeff Dumas, Jr. (Theresa) of Eupora, MS; two grandchildren, Ethan Dumas and Eris Deanna Dumas, one uncle, and host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Bobbie Ree Jordan
Nov 18, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, his fiance, Ella Miller; two sons, Kevin Jordan and Kaisen Cribbs; two daughters: Sonya Williams and Queshina Page both of Starkville, MS; two brothers: CL Jordan and Norris Jordan both of Starkville, MS; six sisters: Eula Addison of Saint, MO; Alberta (George) Yarbrough; Juretha Williams, Syslee Jordan, Vera Jordan, Towanda Hill all of Starkville,...
Rev. Joe Samuel Stallings
Nov 14, 2023
He leaves behind a wife, Annie Gail Robertson Stallings, four sons: Barnavis D. Stallings, JoeVon T. (Latrice) Stallings, Joshua T. Stallings, and Eric Roberson; two daughters: Kelese A. (Charles) Richardson, Sheena McMorris. A brother, John S. (Terri) Stallings, and two sisters: Delores Stallings (Floyd C.) Banks and Belva A. Stallings (Kenneth) Crowell; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; two aunts:...
Dr. Shirley A. James Hanshaw
Nov 12, 2023
She is survived by her former husband Larry G. Hanshaw, Ph.D. (Wanda) of Gautier, MS, and their children Nneka T. Breaux, Ph.D. (Jason) of Indianapolis, IN, and Okera S. Hanshaw, M.D. (Carmen) of Decatur, GA. She is also survived by her siblings, Robert W. James, Ph.D. of Fayetteville, NC, John A. James (Sharon) of Detroit, MI, Sandra C. James of...
Mr. Andy Turnipseed
Nov 7, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Anisha Turnipseed; mother, Virginia; ten children: Virginia, Antionette, Andy, Jamel, Willie, Anthony, Tamesha, Jashon, and Tyhare; one stepson: Richard; six brothers: Cleveland Lucious (Willie Mae), John Turnipseed (Betty), Johnnie Turnipseed (Vida); Odes Turnipseed (Kathy), Rovesici Turnipseed (Latoya), and Joseph Turnipseed.
Mrs. Tammy Terrell Ruff
Nov 5, 2023
She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her husband, Tyrone Lee of Jacksonville, FL; mother, Mary TL Gaines of Starkville, MS; two loving children Redriqus Love of Starkville, MS and Contreal Ruff of Jacksonville, FL; two step children: Tyrone Lee Jr. and Parrish Lee of Jacksonville, FL; five sisters: Teresa Williams (Freddie) of Starkville, MS; Annie Gail Stallings (Joe) of...
Mr. George Murphy
Nov 2, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, a sister, Doris Jeanette Murphy Harrison (R.C.) of West Point, MS; brothers: Jesse James Murphy (Susan Parker) of Baltimore, MD and William Harold Murphy (Alice) of Goodyear, AZ; one Goddaughter, Joanna Bowen and Godson, Zedric D. Thomas ll of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear family and friends.
Mr. Dwailon Antawn Gibson
Oct 28, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories: his children; TyQuarrvial and Jasonia. His parents Julius & Emma Gibson-Gandy; Robert and Gaylin Clark. His siblings, Devin Gibson, Kerigan Ellis, Julius Gandy II, Ashley Ware, Lyrian Neely, Jaron Gandy, Cherhonda Gandy, Tawail Gandy, Tonia Gandy, Kameron Matthews, Kiyanna Taylor, Donnell Riley. His uncles; John (Esther) Gibson, Freeman (Allie) Clark, Maurice (Lasie) Clark, Wilfred...
Mrs. Virginia Taylor Warren
Oct 22, 2023
Virginia leaves behind her to cherish her memories that will never be forgotten, her husband of 10 years, Anthony Warren of Starkville, MS; her mother: Nettie Lee (Otis) Jack of Macon, MS; her children: Markitta Taylor of Converse TX; LaPrincess Taylor of Macon, MS; Ciara and Alayia Warren of Starkville MS; her four granddaughters: Tamera and McKenzie of Converse, TX;...
Mr. Larry Dell Duck
Oct 21, 2023
Larry Duck of Starkville, MS was born on 7 December 1953 to Lula Parks and John Boyd. He entered into eternal rest, peacefully in his home, on 21 October 2023. He accepted Christ early in life, first joining Lindsey Chapel Methodist Church and later becoming a faithful member and Deacon of New Prairie Grove MB Church. He was a Cable...
Mr. Felix Long Jenkins
Oct 18, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife of 44 years, Magnolia Jenkins; four daughters: Tara (Jerry) Fleming of Powder Springs, GA; Michelle Tutton of Starkville, MS; Cynthia (James) Howard of Starkville, MS; Tonja Jenkins of Aubrey, TX; four sons: Patrick (Victoria) Allen of Macon, MS; Nathan Allen of West Point, MS; Fredrick (Libby) Collier of Ponchatoula, LA; Tony...
Mr. Charles Henry Davis
Oct 18, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Fannie Davis; four sisters: Jenette Smith, Joddie Terry (Lynn), Kay Anderson (Curtis), and Mosezelle Giles; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mrs. Rose E. Ward
Oct 17, 2023
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one daughter, Dorothy Rose Doss; one son: Jimmie Eckford Ward Jr (Mary) of Starkville, MS; six grandchildren: Tanya Outlaw (Ronnie), Andrea Ward (Tony) all of Starkville, MS; Tequilla Jordan of Sturgis, MS; Robert Kelly, Terrell Ward, and Jimmie Ward lll all of Starkville, MS; twelve great grandchildren; five great, great grandchildren; and a...
Ms. Addie Mae Carpenter
Oct 17, 2023
She will be deeply missed and leaves to cherish her memories one son, Ariello L. Carpenter (Tasha) of Maricopa, AZ; one brother, Walter Kelly (Dorothy) and one sister, Barbara Jean Kelly Williams of Starkville, MS; She also leaves behind, two grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Mr. Bonny Southward
Oct 14, 2023
Bonny was born February 8, 1952, to his loving parents, James & Ruby Southward of Tishomingo, MS. He will lovingly and fondly be remembered by his wife, Revonette Southward as “Honey Bunny”. He leaves to cherish his memories and his names he was known as to; his 95- year- old mother, Ruby Southward, as her “Rabbit”; his children: Bonny Renard...
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