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Mr. Oscar Lee Hunter

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

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

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

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...

Dr. Sorina Claudia Popescu

Dr. Sorina Claudia Popescu

Dec 19, 2022

Sorina was born on March 4th, 1969, in Brasov, Romania to Elisabeta and Lazar Cristea. She earned her Master’s degree in Biology at the University of Bucharest, where she met her husband, George Popescu, a physics and engineering student. Together, they weathered the Romanian Revolution of 1989 and the chaos of post-Communist Romania, participating in meetings and marches for liberty...

Mrs. Theresa Ann Riley

Mrs. Theresa Ann Riley

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Riley was employed as a manager at KFC, and later she was employed at Hardee's as a manager. Mrs. Riley leaves to cherish her memories; four sons: Vernon Riley, Robert Neal, Andre Riley and Christopher Riley; her father, Willie Riley Sr.; five sisters: Janice Smith, Shelia Riley, Casandra Evans, Brenda Evans, and Bernadette Riley; two brothers: Willie Riley Jr.,...

Mrs. Donna Kay Poe

Mrs. Donna Kay Poe

Dec 15, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memories, to her loving and devoted husband, Larry Poe; her children: Demetria (James) Neal, Kevin (Casey) Poe, Kimberly Poe; God-daughter, Iris Sharp; grandchildren: Lavaris (Rachel) Poe, Kabria (Chris) Poe, Dilyasah Poe, Jazymn Douglas, Julius Ramsey, Jamiya Sharp, Calyn Sharp, Ezekiel Sharp; great-grandchildren: Khloe Calmes, Aniyah Bonner, Mykel Poe, Alyiah Jones, and Amari Jones; siblings: Beverly...

Mr. James O. Graham

Mr. James O. Graham

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Graham leaves to cherish his memories; a loving wife, Sarah Graham and three daughters: Jannell Fisher (Carlton) of Starkville, MS; Crystle Reives (Jimmy) of Mathiston, MS; and Sarah Bedford of Maben, MS; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Minnie Williams (Tommie) and one brother, Robert Graham (Rose) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Helen Lee Williams

Mrs. Helen Lee Williams

Dec 12, 2022

Mother Helen Lee (Wilson) Williams was born October 25, 1932 in Doddsville, MS, to the late James, Sr. and Zenobia (Davis) Wilson. She was the first born of four children. Her siblings, James, Jr., Jesse, and Willie Ruth have preceded her in death. She received her formal education at Delta Industrial Institute in Doddsville, MS. She later accepted Jesus Christ...

Mr. Keyonios L. Taylor

Mr. Keyonios L. Taylor

Dec 8, 2022

Keyonios leaves to cherish his memories Parents; Anthony and Virginia Warren of Starkville, MS; Father Tommie Earl Malone of Brooksville, MS; eight sisters Markitta and La’Princess Taylor of San Antonio, TX; C’hree and Kie’Ren Petty of Columbus, MS; Santasha Baptist of Crawford, MS; Jasmine Gavin of Brooksville, MS; Ciara and Alayla Warren of Starkville, MS; two brothers Tommie J Malone...

Mrs. Virginia M. Bevill

Mrs. Virginia M. Bevill

Dec 6, 2022

Mrs. Bevill leaves to cherish her memories; four daughters: Alcenia Akins, and Elmira Bevill Banks of Memphis, TN; Shirley Lindsey of Atlanta, GA; Rena Rambus (Darren) of West Point, MS; three sons: Calvin Bevill Jr., Oscar Bevill (Mary A.), Martin Bevill (Tracy) all of Starkville, MS; fiver brothers-in-law: Richard H. Bevill, John Bevill and Jerry Devine (Zella) all of Starkville,...

Mr. Carolina 'Cal' Jordan

Mr. Carolina 'Cal' Jordan

Dec 1, 2022

Carolina “Cal” Jordan, age 88, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Starkville, MS on April 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Connie (Cook) Jordan. Cal shared 42 years with his beloved, Sallie Mae Jenkins. Sadly, she preceded him in death on February 17, 2009....

Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt Davis

Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt Davis

Nov 30, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories; a loving companion, Annette Davis of Tupelo, MS; one sister, Ola Jean Nelson and three brothers: Booker T. Davis (Ida) of Sturgis, MS; Henry Ezell Davis (Annie), Sherman Davis (Shari) all of Flint, MI; one uncle, Freddie Davis of Sturgis, MS; four God daughters: Lalanla Alford, Stephanie Smith, and Jacqueline Davis all of Flint,...

Mr. C.D. Simmons

Mr. C.D. Simmons

Nov 24, 2022

He leaves to cherish in his memories his wife Luvenia Macon Simmons; two daughters Rochelle (Billy) Jefferson and Rakita Robinson of Starkville, MS; six grandchildren, Marico Simmons, Jamahl Kennard, Amos Robinson IV, Destiny Robinson, Isiah Robinson, and Jules Simmons; four brothers, Kenneth Harris, William Harris, Earnest Jefferson and Wayne Jefferson and eight sisters Shirly Louis Harris, Beneva (Greg) Hudson, Virginia...

Mr. Jerome Mobley

Mr. Jerome Mobley

Nov 23, 2022

Jerome leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Sarah Mae Harris Mobley; two sons; Greg, Sr. (Lisa) Beckum, Patrick (Nikie) Mobley; two daughters; Teferious (Pastor Thomas, Jr.) Rogers and Donisha (Christopher) Smiley; two sisters Lorene (Billy) Osby, Annie Jean Fields; one brother: Frank (Rosie) Mobley; five sisters-in-law; Betty (Willie Earl) Thomas, Julie Ferguson, Josie Gandy, Susie Harmon, Jolean (William)...

Mrs. Lucille M. Blair

Mrs. Lucille M. Blair

Nov 20, 2022

Lucille M. Blair born February 5, 1958 to the late Mack Henry White and Georgia Lee Matthews. Lucille graduated with her high school diploma and took a few computer courses at Carol’s School of Computers. Lucille confessed hope in Christ and was baptized in Jesus Name under the leadership of the late Pastor Betty J. Davis of Assembly in Jesus...

Mrs. Mary Katherine Williams

Mrs. Mary Katherine Williams

Nov 17, 2022

A TIME TO BE BORN: Mary Katherine Williams was born as Mary Katherine Brooks on August 24, 1943, in Starkville, MS, to the late Thomas and Ethel Lee Brooks. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of the Rock Hill Methodist Church in Starkville. A TIME TO LIVE: Mary Katherine was a blessing...

Mr. Shelvy Ray Willis

Mr. Shelvy Ray Willis

Nov 14, 2022

Shelvy Ray Willis was the second son born to Sessor and Nellie Willis. He and his twin sister, Shirley Faye shared the honor of being the first of four sets of twins born into the Willis family. Shelvy, known to most as Ray, was a kind and loving son and brother to his 13 siblings: Don, Rubye, Shirley, Andrew, King,...

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