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Mr. Marvin James Wordlaw

Mr. Marvin James Wordlaw

Jan 3, 2026

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lekorsha Wordlaw-Starkville, MS; his children: Marvin (Twana)-Omaha, Nebraska; Marquita (Javon) Ward-Starkville, MS; Lacraium (Trina) Bluitt-Starkville, MS; Latoocha MuCurry-Starkville, MS; Kasey (Terrance) Calvert-West Point, MS; Jamie (Ketta) Logan-Houston, MS; Tamera Robinson-Dallas, TX; LaAndria Thomas-Starkville, MS; Ozerion Harris-Wordlaw-Starkville, MS; Maleah Wordlaw and Makyla Wordlaw-Starkville, MS. His siblings: Willyne Brownlee-Maben, MS; Jeanette (JP); Kelly Wordlaw;...

Mrs. Mozella Robinson Williams

Mrs. Mozella Robinson Williams

Dec 20, 2025

Mozella Robinson Williams was born on December 13, 1951, to the late Jimmie Lee Robinson and Jessie Lee Robinson of Starkville, Mississippi. She was the sixth of fourteen children born to this union.

Mozella embraced Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age at Pine Grove Church Holiness U.S.A. She later united with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and...

Mr. Timothy Lee Catledge

Mr. Timothy Lee Catledge

Dec 11, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his father, Tyrone Ellis (Stella); three sisters, Tracey Catledge, Tonya Catledge, and Alexis Ellis of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Quinton Ellis and Tyrell Ellis both of Starkville, MS, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 

Mr. Lee Johnson

Mr. Lee Johnson

Dec 3, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Andrew Marvel Mccleton, his siblings, Michael Johnson, Sharon (James) Brown, and Evie Johnson Brown, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Viola Barton

Mrs. Viola Barton

Dec 3, 2025

She is survived by her children, Barbara A. Skinner (Jackie) of Columbus, MS., and Deborah L. Sims (Eugene) of Starkville, MS., Grandchildren: Melissa Barton (Howard) of North Carolina, Jacques Skinner (Tiffany) of Houston, TX, Charles Skinner (Berkeleigh) Modesto, CA, Dustin McGee, Nashville, TN, Billy McGee, Jr (Jasmine) of Nashville, TN, Chasidy Lindsey of Atlanta, GA, Richard Bevill of Birmingham, AL;...

Mr. Eddie West Barry Sr.

Mr. Eddie West Barry Sr.

Nov 29, 2025

To cherish his life and memories he leaves his wife of 60 years, Tippie Barry ,son, Eddie Barry, Jr. (Clarissa) of Cypress, Tx.; daughter, Cynthia Barry Hunter (Janfrey) of Shiloh, Ill. Two sisters, Mattie Barry Sparks(Robert) of Sandusky, Ohio; Martha Barry Whitfield (James) of Columbus, Ms, three granddaughters Lashondra Jones (Bellville, Ill) Weslie Barry (Houston, Tx) and Sarozjani Hunter of...

Mr. Billy Osby

Mr. Billy Osby

Nov 29, 2025

Deacon Osby leaves to cherish his memories his devoted, loving wife of 60 years, Lorene Mobley Osby; three daughters - Anne (Edward) Skinner, Cynthia (Fredrick) Rice, Alisa (John) Baker, and son Quintus Osby all of Starkville; seven grandchildren - Jontavius Baker, Joshua Skinner, Cameron Skinner, A’Johnah Baker, Genesis Doss, Jonathan Baker, and Quintus Osby, Jr.; three great grandchildren- Ja’Kari Skinner,...

Mr. Thomas Jones Jr.

Mr. Thomas Jones Jr.

Nov 29, 2025

He leaves to cherish memories of him, his loving wife, Cathey Jones and loving mother, Julia Jones. His children: daughters Rhonda (Larry) Kennedy and Krishayla Jones, his sons: Thomas Jones III and Jeremy Valentine, his bonus son: Justin Ferguson, bonus daughters: Cierra (D’Angelo) Sherrod and Felicia (Shaundell) Russaw; eleven beautiful grandchildren, six brothers: Allen C. (Cynthia), Eric (Emma), Kenneth (Maryia),...

Mr. Mickle Smith

Mr. Mickle Smith

Nov 28, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mom, Nancy Smith of Starkville, MS; one son, Mickle Smith (Charlotte) of Starkville, MS; five brothers, James Stallings (Cora) of Starkville, MS; Albert Lewis (Faye) Halfacre of Ackerman, MS; Robert Stallings (Mildred) of Starkville, MS; Danny Smith of Dallas, TX; Nathaniel Smith of Starkville, MS; two sisters, Melissa and Angela Smith of Starkville,...

Mr. C.J. Harris Sr.

Mr. C.J. Harris Sr.

Nov 26, 2025

He leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Glenda Harris, and his children: C.J. Harris, Jr. (Latrena); Rev. Dwayne Robinson (Terra), Nancy Ashford (Ryan), Chieate Collins, Melvin Brown, Catina Robinson, Christopher Thompson, Derrick Thompson, Angela Baker (Kevin), Lakesha Zinn, Latroyas Thompson (Miranda), Kenneth Robinson (Selina), Dwight Robinson (Jackie), Donald Robinson (Rita).He is also survived by...

Mr. Angelo Reginald Stewart

Mr. Angelo Reginald Stewart

Nov 23, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Alma Ford of Eupora, MS; three sisters, Amanda Stewart-Wright (Marcus) of Cypress, TX; Tonya Reves of Lancaster, TX; Victoria Alderman of Starkville, MS; three aunts: Dorothy Austin and Shirley Cannon both of Starkville, MS; Jossie Lee Edmond (Rev. James) of Louisville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Mr. Viakars Akins

Mr. Viakars Akins

Nov 18, 2025

Viakars leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters: Turnesia (Tomiko) Fason and Nekita (Kenneth) Walker all of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews; six sisters Stella Bibbs of Brooksville, MS; Brenda Thomas, Helen Akins, Lena Evans and Lula Akins all of Starkville, MS; four brothers: Michael (Demetris) Evans, Willie Evans, Fredrick (Donna) Akins...

Mr. Early "Pig" James Halbert

Mr. Early "Pig" James Halbert

Nov 17, 2025

His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children: James Halbert (Precious) of Macon, MS; Dominique Burkhalter of Starkville, MS; Latedra Burkhalter and Latrecia Halbert, both of Starkville, MS; and his sixteen grandchildren: Jahmyah Halbert, Janiya Halbert, Jayce Halbert, Jakyle Halbert, Dominique Burkhalter Jr., Derrious Burkhalter, Dallas Burkhalter, Desmin Burkhalter, Destinee Burkhalter, Aiden Burkhalter, Ava Burkhalter, Hunter...

Baby Icilyn Cheri Spruell

Baby Icilyn Cheri Spruell

Nov 13, 2025

Icilyn will forever be cherished as a beautiful daughter and ray of sunshine to all. She is lovingly remembered by her parents, Geniya Jackson and Jamarquis Howard, her grandparent, Amber Henderson (Dominique) and her other extended family. 

Mrs. Tamika Sherie Monqiue Adams

Mrs. Tamika Sherie Monqiue Adams

Nov 13, 2025

Tamika is survived by her three children: Julivian LuQuez Cattledge, Iviana LaShay Cattledge, and O’Lacia Monell Cattledge; her sister, Tamela Michelle Larry; her beloved granddaughter, I’Vaya Montiana Cattledge; her stepfather, George Tutton; and a host of nieces, nephews,great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins who loved her dearly. 

Mr. Wilcott Harris

Mr. Wilcott Harris

Nov 12, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Marnetta Harris, one son, Farris Tray Harris of Starkville, Mississippi; daughter, Tabitha Horsley of McDonough, GA; grandchildren Sigourney Smith, Trinity Horsley, Jariya Chandler, Spencer Chandler, Jabari Millsaps, Matthew Rieves, Lalonnie Spinks, and Emerie Harris, all of Starkville, Mississippi; great grandchildren: Raylan Mitchell, Malachi and Messiah Smith; one brother, Sammy Earl Nelson...

Mr. Sam W Williams

Mr. Sam W Williams

Nov 6, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his five sisters, Applelonie Dickerson of Pheba, MS; Helen Johnson of Pheba, MS; Ethel Bush of Starkville, MS; Climmie Robinson of Pheba, MS; and Wonder Boyd (Andre) of Ypsilanti, MI; two aunts, Bessie Collier and Betty Jean Harris; one uncle, Willie Bedford and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Ms. Brenda Louise Addison

Ms. Brenda Louise Addison

Nov 3, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, four sisters, Mary Geneva Brown of Columbus, MS; Diane Addison Hall (Moses) of Starkville, MS; Brandy Addison (George) and Mary Alice Martin (the late Sidney) of Chicago, IL; five brothers, Johnny Frank Addison (Lillie) and Lezell Addison (Vernita) of Starkville, MS; Stafford Addison and Michael Addison (the late Loise) of Chicago, IL and Rev....

Mr. Ronald Haynes Drungole

Mr. Ronald Haynes Drungole

Oct 22, 2025

Ronald Haynes Drungole was born on November 3, 1955, a twin whose brother Roland was born seven minutes earlier. His assignment on earth was completed October 22, 2025.

Ronald confessed Christ at an early age at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Starkville and chose to stay with the lineage of his grandfather who was a Methodist Minister. It is so befitting...

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