Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Mr. David Young
Mar 24, 2024
David leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Callie Mae Bibbs of Starkville, MS; Two sons: David Young Jr and De’Angelo Johnson of Starkville, MS; Two stepsons: Derico and Jamarkus Randle of Westpoint, MS; one granddaughter: Mariah Young; Four sisters: Karen Young (Antonio), Jackie Bibbs (Stanley), Kathy Bibbs of Starkville, MS and Jennifer Spencer of Artesia, MS; Two brothers:...
Ms. Regina Monique Dailey
Mar 23, 2024
She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Della Blair of Starkville, MS; father, Robert Gandy (Jernice) of Tampa, FL; three daughters, Ciera Bell, Shamiya Bell, and Harmony Dailey all of Starkville, MS; one son: Markez Bell of Starkville, MS; one sister, Diane Stinson of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Charles Dailey of Conley, GA and Maurice Brown (Santrice) of Stockbridge,...
Ms. Shandria Renee Bryant
Mar 22, 2024
Shandria was known for her beautiful spirit and infectious laughter. These qualities will forever be cherished and appreciated by her father, Jimmy Ward of Pheba, MS; life partner, Frank Wofford of Maben MS; her beautiful children, Braylon, Will, Peyton, Kaiden, Jaiden, and Aylah. Her memories will also be treasured by her sisters, Shalondria and Brittany Bryant of Maben MS, Vaneshia...
Mr. Donnie Ellis
Mar 22, 2024
The legacy of Mr. Donnie Ellis will be cherished by his son, Taurean (Lashan) Hendrix of Cincinnati, OH; grandson, Bryson Hendrix of Starkville, MS; eight sisters: Loddie Clark and Era Jean Ellis both of Chicago, IL; Nancy Glenn of Atlanta, GA; Essie R. Barnes (Lester) of Milwaukee, WI; Shirley Harris of Atlanta, GA; Arella Rena (Tyrone) Ellis; Evelyn Ellis, and...
Mr. Willie Walter "Champ" Johnson
Mar 18, 2024
Willie leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Elsie Johnson of Cordova, TN; his grandsons: Eric “Booman” Johnson of Starkville, MS and Erin “Shon” Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina; and his great-grandson Christian Kohl “CK” Johnson of Columbus, MS; his Sisters, Mary “Sally” (Louis) Hogan-Harris, Dorothy “Flip” (Gartha) Brown both of Starkville, MS; Brother, Eddie “Frog” (Suzette) Johnson of Starkville,...
Mr. Calvin Ottes
Mar 17, 2024
He leaves behind four daughters: Elise Brown of Lancaster, MI; Ethel Taylor of Starkville, MS; Hope M Weaver of New Orleans, LA and Carolyn Ottes of Jackson MS; three sons: Byron Ottes (Dana) of New Orleans, LA; David Quinn (Betty) of New Orleans, LA; Calvin (Lesha) Patterson of Starkville, MS; sister in law, Essie Overton of Houston TX; Ann Williams...
Ms. Minnie Lee Brown
Mar 15, 2024
Minnie leaves to cherish her loving memories: eleven loving children: Tanice Knox (Kelvin) of Cold Water, MS; Kathy Akins (Kit); Stella Ellis (Tyrone), Donice Graham (Dwight); Reggie Brown; Charles Brown of Georgia; Randy Brown (Lisa) of McDonough Georgia; Hosa Brown, Latasha Brown, Letha Turnipseed (Lasavin) and Heather Brown and a host of grandchildren/great grandchildren. Minnie also leaves to cherish her...
Ms. Lenell Scales
Mar 14, 2024
Ms. Scales leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters: Audrianna Scales, Adrienne Scales, and Amber Scales all of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Wayne Carter of Columbus, MS and Derrick Scales of Memphis, TN; ten grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Stavohn Laryll Gardner
Mar 10, 2024
He leaves to cherish his memories, his father and stepmother, Morris and Vanessa Patterson, mother, Christina Gardner, sister, Shanice Gandy; his stepsister: Asia Gardner; stepbrothers, Brandon and William Gardner; his grandparents: Minister Brenda Kemp and Nora Gardner; grandfather, Joe Willie Lawrence; aunts: Crystal Gardner, Denise Gardner, Dominique Gardner, LaShonda (Bryan) Hoover, and Quantella (Sammie) Harris; Uncles: Tyrese Kelly, Monterrio Warren,...
Baby Karson Amir Dooley
Mar 8, 2024
He leaves to cherish and honor his memories, his mother, Kristen Johnson and father, James Dooley III both of Starkville, MS; his grandparents; God mother and God father; uncles, aunts, his favorite little cousin and a host of uncles, aunts, cousin, and friends.
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