Mrs. Alma Louise Ward
Jan 17, 2026
She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Cynthia Ward and Glynis Evans (Anthony) both of Starkville, MS; two sons, Jimmy Ward of Starkville, MS and Naval Senior Chief Petty Officer Joe Edward Ward of Memphis, TN; one sister, Barbara Brownlee of Maben, MS; one brother, David Judine of Maben, MS; four sisters-in-law, Ella Johnson, Mary Windrick, Ester Ward of...
Mr. Timothy Ray Wordlaw
Jan 16, 2026
He leaves to cherish his memory: Devoted mothers of his children, Shanlake Barr-West Point, MS and Sabrina Knoke-Shakopee, MN.; His children: Tannette Higginbottom-West Point, MS; Nicole Higginbottom-Dallas, TX; Angelo (Cassandra) Higginbottom-Kenyon, MN; Mario (Cyndi) Higginbottom, Oklahoma City, OK; Jalisa Higginbottom-Lewisville, TX.; Ezara (Cody) Miller and Ashalon Asmus, both of Thief River Falls, MN; Tefay Wordlaw Wells-MN; Stepchildren, Dwight Brunner, Dasan...
Ms. Doris Ann Garrett
Jan 16, 2026
Doris Garrett was born on March 4, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Garrett Sr. and Marie Garrett. She was the beloved oldest of five children, followed by Charles Garrett Jr., Belinda Jones, Karen Puckett, and Sharon Smith.At a young age, Doris answered the call to serve her country by joining the United States Air Force shortly after graduating, dedicating...
Ms. Elizabeth Clay Hill
Jan 15, 2026
Elizabeth (Clay) Hill born on December 20, 1933 in Brooksville, Mississippi, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Elizabeth was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Sandra Hill. Sons, Kevin Hill & Jeffery (Teresa) Hill. Granddaughter, Ashley Qualls. Grandsons, Jeremy Hill & Darriel Hunter all of Indianapolis, IN. Sisters, Mozella...
Mr. Melvin Lee Davis
Jan 14, 2026
He leaves to cherish his lovely wife Denise Davis and their three beautiful children, Quintero Ridley, Brooklyne Davis, and Collin Davis. Also, his granddaughters, Autumn and Navi Ware. His mother, Betty Davis, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. James Oliver Crawford Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
James Oliver (Peter) Crawford Jr. was born August 13, 1954, in Starkville MS. James was the second born of nine children to the late James Oliver Crawford Sr. and Sarah Emma Crawford. James grew up in Starkville MS, he graduated from Starkville High School in 1972. While attending Starkville High School he was a member of the SHS Band- The...
Mrs. Rosie Marie Clay
Jan 12, 2026
She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving husband, Horace (Sony) Clay; three stepchildren: Brandon Bell Sr., Rodney Outlaw (Tiffany), Pam Suell (Chris), thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, three sisters: Diane Lathan (DC), Bobbie Clark, Sharon Clark, and Felecia Clark; three brothers: Chang Clark, Therrell Clark (Shantell) and Rickey Clark (Jennifer).
Mr. Larry "Pig" Tutton
Jan 11, 2026
Larry leaves to cherish his precious memories; devoted and loving children, three daughters: Tomekia DeLoach (Steve) of Columbus, MS, LaPorcia Tutton of Cedar Hill, TX, Crystal Tutton of Starkville, MS; one son: Larrian Tutton of Tuscaloosa, AL; six grandchildren: Tylan Atkinson of Tuscaloosa, AL, Michael (Austin) Malone of Tinker AF Base, OK, Jaxon Young of Nashville, TN, and Seth Love...
Mr. Arthur "Rat or Big Rat" Thompson
Jan 10, 2026
He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Raphel Ellis Thompson: one grandchild, Ziya Ellis Thompson; one brother, Charles (Lucille) Thompson; two nephews, Charles T. Thompson (Demetria) and Lorenzo T. Thompson (Lashonda); one great niece, Gabbiella Thompson and one great nephew, Ian Thompson; two uncles, a special aunt/bonus mother, Mrs. Idonia fox, and a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Alma L. Vines
Jan 7, 2026
Alma leaves to cherish her memories: her daughters Lisa Vines and Penny McGee of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren, Dustin and Billy, Jr. (Jasmine) McGee of Nashville, TN; Amari Harris of Washington State, WA and Clarence Harris, Jr. of Starkville, MS; 2 great grandchildren, Kennedy Jade Spate, of Tupelo, MS and Janae McGee of Cleveland, OH.; and a host of nephews,...
Mr. Vernon Donnell Howell
Jan 5, 2026
He leaves to cherish his precious memories two sons, Aramis Howell of Starkville, MS, and Neiko Howell of Tupelo, MS; two daughters, Britany Henton of West Point, MS, and Jadyn Howell of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Frederick Johnson of Canton, MS, and Albert Robertson, III (Melissa) of Lawrenceville, GA; two sisters, Barbara Harris of Starkville, MS and Linda Clark (Douglas)...
Mrs.Ruth B Mosley
Jan 4, 2026
She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Brenda “Ann” Akins (Son in Love Walter Akins), and Linda B. Gwin; five granddaughters: Falon “Nikki” Bonner, LaKiesha Neely, Patrice “Moonie” Thompson (Christopher Thompson), Tierra Henderson, Tyra Bradford; four grandsons: Prentiss Young, Kelsye Akins, Kasey Akins, Kontiki Miles; and host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Mr. Darrell Bernard Eacholes
Jan 4, 2026
Darrell leaves to cherish his devoted and loving wife of twenty-two years, Betty Eacholes of Maben,
Mississippi, with whom God blessed him with thirty-one years of shared love, faith, and companionship.
Throughout their union, they were blessed with seven children: three sons—Lamarcus (LaQuita) Bedford
of Starkville, Mississippi; Darrell Eacholes of Mantee, Mississippi; and Laquaz Bedford of Starkville,
Mississippi—and four daughters—Sha’Qerry Ivy of Houston, Mississippi;...
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
