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Mr. Cedric Lamar Spearmon

Mr. Cedric Lamar Spearmon

Aug 17, 2023

Cedric leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Lanekia Spearmon of 18 years; two sons: Robert Devin Spearmon of Starkville, MS and Cameron Lamar Bell; one grandson, Amir King Spearmon; father, William Spearmon; one sister: Arnita (Cyros) Collins of Little Rock, AR; aunts: Emma Brown (Willie), Dorothy Herron (Frank), Mary Harris (Joseph), Annie Brown, Mary Brown, Carrie Mobley, Annette...

Mrs. Gwendolyn Lue Howell

Mrs. Gwendolyn Lue Howell

Aug 14, 2023

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children, Aramis Howell and Reona Jade Howell; her partner, Stacey Fraizer; one granddaughter, Kinsley Nevaeh Howell of Starkville, MS; sisters: Annie Myrtle (John, Sr.) Love of Crawford, MS; Deborah Joyce (Levon) Judon, Peggy Lynn Watt Bevill, Lisa Vine of Starkville, MS; Malissia Evans, Elaine (Gregory) Roberson of Boston, MA; Flora (Dean) Atkins...

Mrs. Rosie Jane Johnson

Mrs. Rosie Jane Johnson

Aug 13, 2023

She leaves to cherish her memories, four children, Kaz Jones (Chanel), Reggie Jones (Keedra), Jamal Johnson, and Wakeysha Johnson; four sisters: Margie Brown, Leola Mitchell, Shirley Ellis, Peggy Hamilton; three brothers: Bennie Cork, Elvis Jones, and Kevin Jones; twenty grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Mozell Jenkins

Mr. Mozell Jenkins

Aug 12, 2023

He is survived by his sisters: Shirley Jenkins, Josephine Moore, Betty Brooks (John), Dorothy Mullins (Robert), and Wanda Sudduth (Maurice) all of Starkville, MS.; his brothers: Charlie Jenkins (Milena) of Chicago, IL and Mark Jenkins of Starkville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, and other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.

Ms. Shanta Johnson

Ms. Shanta Johnson

Aug 8, 2023

Leaving to keep her memories alive & intact are her children, her mother Lorraine Blackmon, stepfather, Robert L Brown both of Starkville, MS; her father, Earl Johnson, Sr of Illinois; her siblings; Shanta Hill (Mandel), Chester Helm (Robin), Maurice Jenkins, Earl Johnson Jr. whom all reside in Illinois; her sister, Romona Brown (Kirby), Marcus Johnson, & Jardez Johnson all of...

Ms. Dorothy Inez Sanders

Ms. Dorothy Inez Sanders

Aug 7, 2023

She leaves behind to love her always; One (1) brother, Joe Ed O’Bryant; Three children, Wanda J. Scott, Felecia C. Brooks, and Coleman Sanders, III; She also leave 12 grandchildren, Joseph M. Scott, Jr., Melissa R. Scott, LiLangel A. Logan, Veronica D. Logan, Paris N. Logan, Candace M. Logan, James A. Logan, SirPaul M. Sanders, Shakyla R. Taylor, Mariah S....

Mr. James Howard Cork

Mr. James Howard Cork

Aug 7, 2023

His memories and legacy will forever be cherished and appreciated by his loving wife, Ethel Cork of Mathiston, MS; his children: Tara Judenary of Nashville ,TN; Michael Cork of Tupelo, MS; Frederick Cork of Mathiston, MS; James (Lanicka) Cork of Little Rock, AR and a step-daughter, Yolanda O’briant, Mathiston, MS; siblings: Mattie Morris of Oxon Hill, MD; Ida Nell Johnson...

Mrs. Doretha Johnson

Mrs. Doretha Johnson

Aug 4, 2023

She is survived by six devoted children: Lloyd (Ruby) Gillespie, Lonnie (Cindy) Gillespie, Reda (John) Brooks, Wade (Janet) Gillespie, Jerry (Sharon) Gillespie, Danny (Angela) Johnson; a special adopted son (Theodis), two siblings: Henry Gillespie, Ledester Lumpkin, a devoted, caring grandson (Jermorow), and a host of other grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Bruce Kelly Williams

Mr. Bruce Kelly Williams

Aug 3, 2023

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife, Lisa Williams; four daughters: Tessia Williams (Lennie) of Maben, MS; Marketta Williams of Starkville, MS; Demetrius Bean (Alex) of Aberdeen, MS; Tawanda Willians and one son, Damarcus Cunningham both of Pheba, MS; one Goddaughter, India Hamilton of Iowa; five sisters: Helen Johnson (Tommy); Climmie Robinson, Applelonie Dickerson of Pheba, MS; Ethel...

Mr. Andy Rayshawn Jefferson

Mr. Andy Rayshawn Jefferson

Jul 29, 2023

He joined in holy matrimony to Toronica Wilson Jefferson in 2000-2016 and together they have three children, Quanshayla Wilburn, Zykia Jefferson, and Antwan Jefferson. He leaves to cherish his memories, one grandson, Logan Applewhite; his mother: Marie Harkins & father, L.A. McGee; four sisters, Tammy (Tommie Jr.) Stinson of Starkville, MS; Carla (Marcus) Clarks of Artesia, MS; Lakesha (Berneard) Bowen...

Mrs. Hattie Townsel Jordan

Mrs. Hattie Townsel Jordan

Jul 29, 2023

Hattie leaves to cherish her memories; her devoted husband, C. L. Jordan, one dependable committed grandson, Christopher Townsel (Malaina) and one beautiful great granddaughter, Christen Townsel, four sisters; Mattie Thomas, Aretha Chandler all of Starkville, MS; Annie Mary Williams of San Antonio, TX; and Sheryl T. Fleming (Harold) of Irmo, S.C.; two brothers: Alfornia Townsel (Gloria) and Edward Townsel (Dorothy)...

Mr. Tristian Izajasz Calmes

Mr. Tristian Izajasz Calmes

Jul 26, 2023

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Bobby and Oddie Calmes of Starkville, MS; siblings: Chelsea (Jason) Johnson, Moneaka Calmes, Bobbi Calmes, and Joshua Calmes; one nephew: Zacchaeus Outlaw; one niece: Jasmine Sharp; aunts, Verona McDowell & Mattie Boyd of Starkville, MS; Wilma Calmes-Williams of Kankakee, IL; uncles: Tony (Annie) Doss of Starkville, MS; Woodrow Anderson of Oklahoma City,...

Ms. Dorothy Jean Smith

Ms. Dorothy Jean Smith

Jul 22, 2023

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted sisters, Linda (Mark) Madison of Cincinnati, OH and Margaret Smith of Starkville, MS; one brother, Steve (Leticia) Cannon of Jackson, MS; one sister-in-law, Eva Smith of Starkville, MS; two nephews, four nieces, and four great nieces, and one great-great nephew.

Mr. Cedric Quinton Tippett

Mr. Cedric Quinton Tippett

Jul 15, 2023

He leaves to cherish his memories, two children, Kateska Patterson of Jackson, MS and Cedric Tippet Jr., of Milwaukee, WI; his mother, Clara Tippett of Eupora, MS; a father-figure, Jimmy Lee Carter of French Camp, MS; one sister, Pamela Tippett of Memphis, TN; one brother, Billy Paul Cullum of Eupora, MS; three grandchildren: I'emari Patterson, Marqavius McNeal and Ceniah Ward;...

Mr. John Henry Young Jr.

Mr. John Henry Young Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

John will forever live in the hearts of his surviving family; his loving wife, Linda K. Young of Starkville, MS and children, Jonathan (Kadeja) Williams of Austin, TX; Jeremy (Ebonee) Williams, Chance Williams of Starkville, MS; and with the union of Queen Gandy Young; Carol Young of Starkville, MS. and Calvin Young of Jackson, MS; Latrice Tillman & Matrice Tillman...

Mr. Albert James Childs

Mr. Albert James Childs

Jul 10, 2023

He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Jacqueline Childs: a son, William Lucas Childs: a companion: Tibitha Woods; loving siblings: Angela Bell, Willie Spruell, Lydia Gray, Ricky Childs, Casey Gray, Johnny Gray, Grady Spruell, Easter May Spruell, Johnnie May Spruell, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Johnie Earl Cooks Sr.

Mr. Johnie Earl Cooks Sr.

Jul 6, 2023

Johnie E. Cooks Sr. leaves those behind to cherish forevermore his memories; wife, Maggie Waldrip Cooks (Starkville, MS), five children: Kesha (Tim), Victoria, Jonae, Joni, and Johnie Jr. (TaNaya); five grandchildren; siblings: Rosie, Bobbie, Katie, Otis (Joan), Rob, Willie; mother- in- law, Ms. Christine Waldrip, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Mrs. Kayla Moneke Simmons Campbell

Mrs. Kayla Moneke Simmons Campbell

Jul 6, 2023

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one daughter, Zoey Aspen, her parents: Johnny Wayne & Jackie Sheffield of Gore Springs, MS; two brothers: Jonathan (Erica) Sheffield of Eupora, MS; Berndale ( Shamekia) Golliday of Southaven MS; one sister, Kristen (Anthony) Daniels of Brandon, MS; eight nephews: Kylan, Kenshon, Jordon, Jaiden, Joshua, Cayden, Jordon and Dereon; three nieces: Nydariya, Lalia...

Mr. Walter Lee Rogers

Mr. Walter Lee Rogers

Jul 4, 2023

He leaves to cherish his memories, five sisters, Eva Brown, Julie Mae Brown, Mattie Rogers of Chicago, IL; Martha Jackson of Evanston, IL and Hattie Rogers of Bolingbrook, IL; three brothers: J.C. (Willie Mae) Rogers of Chicago, IL; MC Rogers and Johnny Rogers both of Starkville, MS; three devoted nephews: Charlie, Alvin Curtis, and Willye Rogers; and a host of...

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