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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...

Mr. Charles Eckford Williams Jr.

Mr. Charles Eckford Williams Jr.

Jul 3, 2023

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife, Linda Kay Chandler; mother, Emma Williams; two brothers: Larenzo Williams of Virginia and Reshun Beckum of Starkville, MS; one stepdaughter, Precious; six aunts; Ann Collier, JoAnn Thompson, Mary Canady, Annie Atterberry, Idella (Lee) Duck, Marnetta (Wilcox) Harris all of Starkville, MS; three uncles: James Williams, Robert Horsley, Lee Marvin Horsely all...

Mr. Ollice James Nichols

Mr. Ollice James Nichols

Jun 30, 2023

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his daughter, Lakeshia Nichols; grandsons: Eric Gandy and Tyler Nichols; his son: Tracy Irving (Kathy) Dora; sisters: Shirley Beckum (Rev. Sammie Beckum), Dorothy Pearce and Rosie Nichols all of Starkville, MS; one aunt, Annie Lee James of Chicago, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Dolores James Mccarroll

Mrs. Dolores James Mccarroll

Jun 29, 2023

She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories are her children, Beverly Washington (Roosevelt), Memphis, TN; Ronald McCarroll Jr. (Connie), San Diego, CA; her sisters: Sandra Clide James of Atlanta, GA; Dr. Shirley Ann James Hanshaw of Starkville, MS; her brothers: Dr. Robert W. James of Fayetteville, NC; John James (Sharon) of Farmington Hills, MI; and Louis E. James (Pamela) of...

Mr. Tebowldon Miles Sr.

Mr. Tebowldon Miles Sr.

Jun 25, 2023

He leaves behind his cherished wife, Mrs. Ethel Taylor-Miles, son Tebowldon (Amy) Miles, Jr.; one daughter: Tiana (Wilbur) Miles-O'Briant; grandchildren: Jordan Lee Miles, Austin Reed O'Briant and Lauryn Marie O'Briant. His children blended family he leaves his grandchildren, Wilbur Jr., Bryce & Kalle; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Caysen, and Jiselle; one loving brother, Eugene (Clementene) Miles; his nieces and nephew who were...

Mrs. Virginia M. Jones

Mrs. Virginia M. Jones

Jun 21, 2023

She leaves to cherish her memories; four sons: James Jones, Curtis Jones, Clarence Jones, & Frank Jones Jr.; Two daughters: Castella Tallie & Virginia Clark; One sister, Georgia Duck of (Detroit, MI). Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, & four great-great grandchildren; also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.

Mr. Demetric Terrell Harris

Mr. Demetric Terrell Harris

Jun 18, 2023

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Mattie Shelton of West Point, MS; three sisters: Pyrita Harris of Memphis, TN; Julia Lindsey (Edwin) of Starkville, MS; and Renee Liddell (Pearson) of Waldorf, MD; children: Destiny Harris, Kylen, and Camren Ingram all of Starkville, MS; one aunt: Joyce Suell of Starkville, MS; uncles: Wilcot Harris (Manetta) of Starkville, MS; Sammie...

Mrs. Mary Louise Yeates

Mrs. Mary Louise Yeates

Jun 9, 2023

She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters, Janice Simmons of New Albany, MS; Patricia Yeates (Tee) of Starkville, MS; sons; Edward Yeates (Barbara) of Columbus, MS; Dewayne Yeates and David Yeates (Kimberly) both of Starkville, MS; one special granddaughter, Jerequita Yeates (Billie); her oldest niece, Nettie Brooks; her oldest nephew, Arthur Robinson, Jr.; special daughter/caregiver: Karen Henderson of Sturgis,...

Ms. Brittany K. Ivy

Ms. Brittany K. Ivy

Jun 8, 2023

Brittany leaves to cherish her memories: her loving parents, Matthew (Linda Faye) Ivy; her loving daughter, Kristian Ivy all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Amanda Ivy of West Point, MS; two brothers, Kenyato “Ken” (Natalie) Johnson of Starkville, MS, and Matthew Ivy, Jr. of West Point, MS; nieces, Des’Ariya Smith and Janiyah Jordan; nephew, Kaden Johnson all of Starkville, MS;...

Ms. Levonia Denise "Von" Brooks

Ms. Levonia Denise "Von" Brooks

Jun 4, 2023

She leaves to cherish her loved ones, her children, Beyunka Halbert of Artesia, MS; Willie Lee Scott Jr. of Crawford, MS; Shadarius Brooks of Artesia, MS; Alexander Brooks of Artesia, MS; Kadeem Graham and Juan Brooks of Phoenix, AZ; and Dawnesha Graham of Chicago; sisters: Gwendolyn Brooks of Chicago, Meshell Logan of Starkville, MS; Catherine B. Evans of Atlanta, GA;...

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