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Mrs. Inella C. James
Jan 28, 2023
She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Elvis James (Pamala) of Houston, TX; two daughters: Sylvia James McDonald (Maurice) of Xenia, OH and Rena James of Starkville, MS; one brother: RL Carpenter (Laurine) of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Ethel Shine and Nettie McCoy of Starkville, MS; Shirley Mack (McKinley) and Henrietta Harvey (WC) of Indianola, MS; three wonderful grandchildren...
Mrs. Allie Lee Blair
Jan 27, 2023
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband Johnny Blair, eight loving children; James Blair, Barnett Blair, Bruce Blair (Chelle), Renetta Blair, Timmy Blair, Dennis Blair, Cathy Blair, Terrell Blair, Brothers; Ossie James and Frankie James; grandchildren; Theodus Blair (Latasha), Tarvious Blair (Janet), Tericka Blair, Dewanda Blair, Kaitlin Vershonna Townsend, Aaden Blair-Townsend, Chiquetta Jenkins, Brenton Hart, great grandchildren; Makai...
Ms. Carolyn Mcmullin
Jan 25, 2023
She leaves behind her siblings, Mary Ann Henderson, Andrew Henderson, Lisa Henderson Clay (Terry); Christine Henderson Young (Tracy); Develle Henderson, Chernitra V. Henderson, Justin B. Henderson, Candy Dobbs (Danny); and Betty Ann Dobbs (Harvey); a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Tommie Dean Purnell
Jan 23, 2023
She is survived by one daughter, Nana Lizette (Roy) Barnes, two sons: Harold Felix Purnell and Jorge Eric Purnell; one Goddaughter, Trina (Carl) Kelly all of Starkville, MS; grandchildren: Kevin, Taylor, Kiki, Terry, Taneshia, Kelsy, Kaiden, Georgia, Gabbie, Hallee, Eriq, Demarion, Samaj, Kaylin, Chelcee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Derrick Deshon Arnold Sr.
Jan 22, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 24 years, Cornelia Arnold; his children: Quanisha Arnold, Travion Arnold, Niaya Arnold, and Derrick Arnold Jr. (Duke); his grandchildren: Kharlie Bardwell and Amari’ Arnold; his sisters: Carla Jones (Roosevelt), Gail Bishop (Curtis), and Carlene Ware (Charlie). Derrick leaves a mother-in-law: Barbara Dotson and father-in- law: Emmett Hart (Tina); six sisters-in-law:...
Mr. C.B. Williams
Jan 17, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Juretha Jordan Williams; three daughters: Suzette (Eddie) Johnson, Wilma (Ricky) Spencer, and Minnie Williams all of Starkville, MS; two sons, Charles and Curtis Williams both of Starkville, MS; one son-in-law, Stevie Simmons of Starkville, MS; siblings: Rufus Williams Sr. and Edith Gardner of Kalmazoo, MI; four sisters-in-law: Eula Addison of St. Louis,...
Mrs. Sophie Mae Malone Allen
Jan 12, 2023
Sophie Mae Malone McGee Allen leaves to remember her life, three (3) children: John Leon McGee of Crawford, MS; Ronnie McGee of West Point, MS; and Vanessa Johnson (Earl) of Kankakee, IL; 11 grandchildren: Marcus McGee (Summer), Olando Leon Ware (Tawanda), Rodricko Ware, Brad Ware; Marion Jamison McGee, Jaquavion McGee; Marcus Bibbs; Tiarra Bell (Quintin); Genika McGee, Montresyal Warren; Sophia...
Mrs. Lawyer Ann Warren
Jan 10, 2023
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Willie Warren Jr.; three lovely daughters: Jessica Paschal, Francal Tatum (Billy), and Martha Young; seven grandchildren: Devonta Brown, Terrell Prater, Issac Tatum, Jakeria Tatum, Octavious Paschal, Isaiah Tatum, and Christopher Clark Jr. and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Catherine J. Johnson
Jan 7, 2023
Catherine Johnson was born on January 21, 1947, in Starkville, MS to Warren and Ethel Johnson, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Henderson High School where she graduated in 1965. She was united in holy matrimony to Luther Thompson in 1966. From that union three children were born. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age...
Ms. Martha Ruth Lee
Jan 7, 2023
She is survived by ten siblings, Bernice Shelton, Darlene Rogers, Edna Jean Lee, Carolyn Lee, Kim Sherrod, James Lee, Joe Louis Lee, Johnny B. Lee (Daphane) of Starkville, MS and Dorothy Patterson (Bobby), Christine Shelton (California) and a host of nieces and nephews.
Ms. Dequia M. Robinson "Black"
Jan 6, 2023
She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Shanquella Robinson of Aberdeen, MS; three sisters: Rita Jones (Tony) of Maben, MS; Lisa Williams (Bruce) of Pheba, MS; Mary Griffin (David) of Aberdeen, MS; three brothers: Michael Potts (Charlie) of Henderson, TN; Gerald Robinson of Eupora, MS and Bobby Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; two God sisters: Clara West (J.W.) and Lucretia...
Mr. Jeremy Rashad Jones Sr.
Jan 5, 2023
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Bissia Denton-Jones; three children: Jeremy Rashad Jones, Jr.; Blake Dean Jones and Jaxon Jermir Jones; two stepchildren: Aiden and Christian Denton; seven brothers and sisters: Angela Ivy of Mantee, MS; Jerry Kenny Ivy of West Point, MS; Christopher Dawayne Ivy of Mantee, MS; Lisa Jones of Maben, MS; Jason Jones of Mathiston,...
Ms. Sandra Latrisha Holiday
Jan 4, 2023
She leaves behind her mother, Tonya Harris, stepfather: Rufus Harris; her father: William Stephenson; her siblings: Winter Adams, Rufus Harris Jr. and her daughter, Brittnee Madison.
Mr. Oscar Lee Hunter
Dec 28, 2022
He is survived by his sisters: Georgeann Davis, Juanita Davis, and Jerri D. Turner of Battle Creek, MI; two uncles: Lee Davis and Tom C. Davis along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Ruth Allen
Dec 28, 2022
On Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, Ruth Allen, 69 of Starkville, MS concluded her pilgrimage on earth, entered eternity, and received her crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4). A dedicated wife, loving mother, and loyal friend, who faithfully fulfilled her calling. Missing her presence and rejoicing with memories of her are her loving spouse, Phillip Allen (Starkville, MS), six daughters, Stephania...
Mrs. Maggie Dillingham
Dec 27, 2022
Maggie was born in Fairport, MS to the late Ocie and Lue Ella Henley on October 12, 1917. Maggie made her transition on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her resident in Richmond, KY. Maggie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Avery Baptist Church in Brooksville, MS. After moving to Richmond, she united with the First...
Mr. Robert James Bell
Dec 26, 2022
Robert James leaves to cherish his memories, nine sisters: Dorothy Harris of Starkville, MS; Betty Brown of Crawford, MS; Etta M. Neal, Rita Clark, Nita Faye Bell, Beatrice Clark, Belinda Outlaw, Evelyn Ann Bell all of Starkville, MS; and Betty G. Hill of St. Louis, MO; two brothers: Larry Bell and Gary Bell of Starkville, MS. One aunt, Aretha Hendrix...
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