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Mr. Derrick Lamar Scott
Aug 27, 2025
Derrick is the youngest of six brothers, Vincent L Scott Jr. of Ohio: Patrick Scott of Indiana Anthony (Lisa) Scott of Minnesota: James (Candance) Isaacs of South Carolina, Stanley (April) Isaacs of Texas; five sisters, Rochelle (Kenny) Scott-Mundy of Indiana Tawanda (Kandi) Isaacs of Missouri TaMar Michelle Rich (William) Illinois, Triveta A.Scott and Lashandra D. Scott of Mississippi. He leaves...
Ms. Joann Johnson
Aug 26, 2025
She is survived by her cherished daughter, Debbie Johnson, and her son, Mondraco Johnson, who will carry forward her legacy of love and kindness. JoAnn is also remembered by her sister, Shirley Johnson (Rudolph Crusoe), along with five dear grandchildren: LeVertuis Johnson, Alexis Henderson, Harmoniee Johnson, Hannah Johnson, and Hakeem Johnson. Additionally, she is blessed with seven great-grandchildren, along with...
Baby Boy Demarri La'Shon Mosley
Aug 23, 2025
Demarri Leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Dasha Cooperwood; Godmother, Juanita Cooperwood; his father, Mardarius Mosley; brother and sister: Ma'Loni Mosely & Mardarius Mosely Jr; his grandmothers: Kim Cooperwood & Leca Bell; great grandmother, Mamie Cooperwood; his grandfather, Dewayne Mosley; his aunt, Lashonna Bell; his uncles: Jalon Cooperwood, Tron Bell, & Duke Bean and a host of cousins who...
Mr. Christopher Bernard Jenkins
Aug 22, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his three beloved children: Mikel Williams, Christopher Jenkins Jr., and Jaidyn Brownlee. He is also survived by his devoted mother, Ella Jenkins; his siblings Delilah Outlaw (Delisha), Darcy Solomon, and Andrew Jenkins; a significant other, Shaunda Smith, along with a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear friends who will forever remember his spirit,...
Mr. Jerry Travelle Bishop
Aug 22, 2025
JERRY IS SURVIVED BY HIS MOTHER, TERESA BISHOP FOSTER AND FATHER J.T. POE, JR. HE ALSO LEAVES THREE CHILDREN TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES: SORIAH BISHOP OF HORN LAKE, MS; JALYN WALLER OF ATHENS, GA; NYLA BISHOP OF STARKVILLE, MS; ONE GRANDCHILD AIISE R. POSEY OF HORN LAKE, MS; FOUR SIBLINGS: MARTAVIUS FOSTER OF DENVER, CO; LATAWNYA WILLIAMS OF STARKVILLE, MS;...
Mr. Frank Jones
Aug 20, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Virginia R. Jones of West Point, MS; two sons, Avis Robinson and Bernandez Dale of West Point, MS; three daughters, Chantee (Nico) Harris of Brandon, MS; Keyonna (Kenny) Young and Lakaysha Jones of Starkville, MS; three brothers, James L. Jones, Curtis L. Jones both of Starkville, MS; and Clarence Jones of...
Mrs. Patricia Ann Roberson Wynn
Aug 18, 2025
She leaves behind five sisters—Fannie Farrow (Jack), Barbara Roberson, Julie Thompson (Norris), Janice Ratliff (Eric) and Carol Roberson; one child— Jacqueline Wynn; three grandchildren— Shelby Wynn, Sydney-Simone Wynn, and Argarius Starr II (AJ); four nieces— Mary Smith, Norkita Thompson, Erica Ratliff and Persephony Thompson; three nephews— Jack Dempsey Farrow II, Jasper Ratliff and Damien Ware.
Mrs. Frances "Frankie" Mcilwain Winston
Aug 15, 2025
Frances “Frankie” McIlwain Winston entered her eternal home with the Lord on August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years old. Born on July 28, 1946, Frankie was the daughter of D.W. and Allie McIlwain and the middle of seven siblings. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 52...
Mr. Tykell Harvey
Aug 14, 2025
He is survived by his grandmother, Shirley Harvey of Starkville, MS; mother, Waktia Harvey of Starkville, MS; Godmom, Kizzy Smith of Eupora, MS; father, Christopher Hardwick of Boston, MA; grandfather, Johnny L. Hardwick of Grenada, MS; grandmother, Dorothy Hardwick of Bellfontaine, MS; six siblings, Jae Ashford of Mesa, AZ; Nevy Ashford of Starkville, MS; Madison Jaylen and Jadein Hardwick of...
Mr. David Lee Quinn
Aug 6, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories son, Jaqualin McCurry (Brittany) of Kansas City, MO; brothers: James Weeks, Albert Taylor, Michael Quinn, all of Mathiston, MS; William Quinn of Pheba, MS; sisters: Diann Sheehy of Mathiston, MS, Martha Dumas (Malloy) of Ann Arbor, MI; Angela DeLoach of Mathiston, MS.
Ms. Shanquina Lavell Henderson
Aug 5, 2025
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted mother, Dorothy Brown and stepfather, Eddie Brown; four sisters: Latonya Jefferson (Leon), Kenyette Coggins (Tito), Shundrea Henderson of Baton Rouge, LA and Brittany Granderson (James); two brothers: Terrell Coggins (Alliyah), Takarion Tate (Shannon), one stepsister, Lakeva Bush, two stepbrothers, Eldra Brown and Vonsha Brown.
Mrs. Earline Stallings
Aug 2, 2025
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, seven children: LC Stallings (Janice), Willard Stallings (Leola) of Biloxi, MS; Verna Stallings, Jessie Sarkodie, Archie Stallings, Virginia Carr (Stephen), Lanie Lee Stallings of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Tommy Rogers (Alberta), Will Rogers (Annie), and John (Lynette) Rogers all of Crawford, MS; two sisters: Annette Rogers of Crawford, MS and Annie Stallings of...
Mr. Calvin Lionel Blair Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
CJ leaves to cherish his loving memories; his parents, Calvin L. Blair Sr. and Itce Solis Blair; two sons Calvin L. Blair III and Grayson Blair, four loving sisters: Chantel (Arzell) McCoy, Breesha L. Blair, Jessica (Quentin) Williams all of Starkville, MS; and Makenzie Blair of West Point, MS; maternal grandmother, Eva Garcia Solis of Starkville, MS; three aunts: Reloyce...
Minister Ann Watt
Aug 2, 2025
Our Beloved Mother leaves to cherish her memories; one son: Marcus Watt of Crawford, MS; three daughters: Dr. Nakesha Weaver (Timothy), Tracy Fenton (Jessie) both of Starkville, MS, and Kristy Jones of Crawford, MS; five sisters: Julia Malone (the late Price) of Brooksville, MS, Annette Watt of Detroit, MI, Bertha McCarter and Margaret Harrison (the late Pastor Fredrick) both of...
Minister Bernice "Bunny" Martin
Jul 31, 2025
Minister Bernice Martin, affectionately known as “Bunny” was born on October 13, 1961 to the late Joe Eckford and Mary Jane Martin. Bunny was the baby of two siblings and enjoyed her role of being the youngest. Bunny gave her life to Christ at an early age and later accepted her calling and became a minister. Bunny enjoyed ministering to...
Mr. Tommie Patterson Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
Tommie Patterson Jr. was born on May 4, 1955 in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Tommie and Mary Alice (Koger) Patterson. He was the first of three children born to this union. Tommie is survived by Siblings: Willie Hinton, Kathy Jean Davis-Rice (Harvey), Cathy Jane Cannon, Rev. Quincy Patterson (Natalie) his stepchildren and God children: Arthur Edmonds, Annette Edmonds, Eric...
Mrs. Carleen Kennard
Jul 26, 2025
She leaves to cherish her memories, her three daughters, Tina Mosley and Michelle McLaughlin (Daryl) both of Flint, MI; Lynn Williams (Calvin) of Starkville, MS; one brother, Cecil Joe Jackson and three sisters: Jeanette Johnson, Frances Simmons (Edward), and Christine Madison.
Ms. Anglicus Denise Henderson
Jul 16, 2025
She leaves to cherish three sons, Delmetric Henderson, Tavarice Henderson, and Derrious Henderson: seven grandchildren, Damiya, Queen, Aria, Marquez, Makylon, Ryder, and Ava: one great grandson, Rylon Rogers: seven sisters, Helen Robinson, Janice Robinson, Dorothy Brown (Eddie), Lori Jefferson (Willie), Debbie Henderson, Julia Robinson, Angela Franklin Hughes: three brothers, David Robinson, Jerry Henderson, and Eugene Henderson: a special friend, Undrae...
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