Ms. Tequila O. Harris
Mar 5, 2024
Her life, memories, smiles, and her willingness to help others will always be remembered and cherished by: her devoted father, Johnny William Harris and stepmother, Janie Harris of Crowford, MS; two brothers, Major Harris (Shirlecia) of Fort Worth, TX, and Jeremiah Harris in US Airforce (Japan); one sister, Justice Harris of Starkville, MS; her grandmother, Aretha Beckum of Starkville, MS;...
Mrs. Willie Mae Ellis Ware
Mar 5, 2024
Our dear mother, Willie Mae Ellis-Ware sadly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Carrington Nursing Home at the age of 66. She was a wonderful mother who was there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was well-loved neighbor of the Deerfield Community in Starkville, MS. Mae was born November 10, 1957, in...
Ms. Joanne Howard
Mar 4, 2024
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: Daughters, Erika Davidson, and Latreena Davidson-Harris (CJ Harris Jr.) of Starkville, MS; Grandchildren: Devierre Outlaw, Lyric Outlaw, Savion Thomas, and Madison Harris of Starkville, MS; Great grandchildren: Zacchaeus Elijah Outlaw, Lynzie Marie Wilson, Lacie Mariah Tate, Landyn Messiah Outlaw all of Starkville, MS and Kemauri Deunte Outlaw of Tupelo, MS; Son/Nephew: Darryl Lamar...
Mr. Raymond Michael Drungole
Mar 3, 2024
It was a nice summer day, in the year of 1961, the fourth day of the month of August that a baby boy entered into this world at the Felix Long Memorial Hospital, Starkville, and Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was the third day of March, the year of 2024, that he completed his assignment here on earth. Raymond was made...
Mr. Andrew Lee Gardner
Mar 1, 2024
He leaves to cherish his memories, four brothers, John H. Gardner (Rocarol) of Starkville, MS; Ben A. Gardner (Eunice) of Starkville, MS; Willie Logan of Starkville, MS; and Mark Rice of Shreveport, LA; two sisters: Shavell Faye Rice (Rev. Jimmy Rice) of Starkville, MS and Tina Rice of Atlanta, GA; and a very special friend, Ella Duck of Starkville, MS;...
Mr. George Turner Jr.
Feb 29, 2024
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Turner, two children: Sherbet Williams (Jerome) and Derrick M. Turner of Starkville, MS; one sister, Georgia Inez Turner Rush of Starkville, MS; one brother, Art Turner (Cherry) of Fort Wayne, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Mary Louise Johnson
Feb 28, 2024
She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted daughter, Elizabeth Johnson of Starkville, MS; one grandson: Stanley Johnson of Memphis, TN; two great-granddaughters: Briana Johnson of Starkville, MS; and Saylor Johnson of Memphis, TN; two great-grandsons: Malaki and Parker Johnson of Memphis, TN; one great-great granddaughter, Serenity Johnson of Starkville, MS; and one great-great grandson, Jermaine Cotton of Starkville, MS;...
Mr. Timothy Charles Burkhalter
Feb 25, 2024
He leaves to mourn his passing one son, Nicholas C Mann of Pontotoc, MS; one daughter, A'riah Burkhalter of Houston, MS; his father, William C. Burkhalter (Shealar) of Starkville, MS, one sister, Dr. Stacey Smith (Bruce) of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Tracey Burkhalter (Tamara) of Artesia, MS; Kenneth McDougle (Stephanie) of Tuscaloosa, AL; one bonus daughter, Arlishia Simmons of Tupelo,...
Mr. Alphonso Mosley
Feb 24, 2024
Alphonso is survived by his loving wife, Mary Mosley, his (3) sons: Alphonso Mosley Jr (Nacy), Lorenzo Mosley (Toccarra); Drinon Mays (Mara); and (2) Daughters: Adrienne Mosley Dawes and Tabbatha Mays, and sister, Rebecca Davis. He has 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Tommie Lee Williams
Feb 21, 2024
His beautiful spirit will forever be cherished and appreciated by his wife, Minnie Williams; eight children: Ketrina (James) Weeks; Tommy Williams Jr.; Lonnie (Contessa) Williams; Marcus (Kameko) Williams; LoRosa Williams, Marcus Bryant, Brittany Willliams all of Maben, MS; and Lillian Harris of Starkville, MS; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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,...
