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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Mr. Walter C. Lawrence
Jan 16, 2024
Mr. Walter C. “Walt C” Lawrence was born to Solomon Lawrence and Laura B. Miller Lawrence on November 4, 1937. He was educated in the Oktibbeha County School System and graduated from Rock Hill High School. Bro. Lawrence loved and spent years gardening. He kept a freezer full of home-grown vegetables, evidence of the fruits of his labor. He was...
Mrs. Marie Horsley Brown
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Marie Horsley Brown, the daughter of the late Nora Horsley and Emily Carter Horsley was born January 13, 1930, in Oktibbeha County. She answered God’s command to return unto Him and his heavenly home on January 11, 2024. Our Father plucked a beautiful flower, one that wore many hats and answered to many names: Mother, Momma, Mom’me, Mare’Ree, Big...
Mrs. Arnice Maria Sheehy Townsel
Jan 10, 2024
Arnice Maria (Sheehy) Townsel was born in Gary, Indiana on July 1, 1960 to Milton and Irene Sheehy. She was a 1978 graduate of Gary West Side High School. She accepted Christ at a young age. She was a member of Josey Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as an usher. She is preceded in death by her mother,...
Mrs. Maxine Spencer Mcgee
Jan 8, 2024
Maxine (Spencer) McGee, 79, residing in Sandusky, passed away Monday morning, January 8, 2024, unexpectedly at home. Maxine was born on October 26, 1944, in Starkville, MS to the late Jack Hollingshed and Ella Belle (Spencer) Hollingshed. Maxine worked for Providence Hospital in the dietary department, then was employed at Firelands Regional Medical Center in housekeeping where she retired after...
Mr. Regenial Clifford Ward
Jan 7, 2024
Regenial Clifford Ward was born August 22, 1964, to the late William Enoch Ward III and Annie Dell Ward in Starkville, Mississippi, Oktibbeha County. Regenial was better known as “Reggie.” He was the fourth child of his five siblings. Reggie accepted Christ at an early age in Lompoc, California. As a child and young man, he was an active member...
