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Mr. Robert Brown

Mr. Robert Brown

Jun 30, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his six children: Unteria Ward Hargrove (Paul) of Starkville, MS; Robert "Kooter" Brown, Jr., (Keisha) of Mckinney, TX; Dante Smith (Marie) of Mesa, AZ; Jason Ellis of Starkville, MS; Alexis Brown of Atlanta, GA; and Vinson Smith of Starkville, MS; sixteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; ten sisters: Minnie Brown, Fannie Brown, Odessa Brown,...

Mr. Lee Russel Williams

Mr. Lee Russel Williams

Jun 30, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and caring mother, Leerene Williams of West Point, MS; his loving and caring wife Danielle Kelly-Williams of Starkville, MS; two sons: Geterick Williams of West Point, MS and Montavious Williams of Starkville, MS; one stepson: Malik Brown of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Clytee Harris of Columbus, MS; Dianne Coggins (Robert) of West...

Mrs. Trudie Ann Mcilwain Matthews

Mrs. Trudie Ann Mcilwain Matthews

Jun 28, 2022

Trudie Ann McIlwain Matthews was born August 17, 1942, the third child out of seven, to Doss Watt “D.W.” McIlwain Jr. and Annie Allene “Allie” Robinson McIlwain. She grew up on the Oktibbeha County farm where she continued to reside for most of her life. She graduated from Starkville High School in 1961 and attended Mississippi State University, where she...

Ms. Drinnita E. Skinner

Ms. Drinnita E. Skinner

Jun 27, 2022

She is survived by her mother, Wendy Skinner, twin sister; Antrinnita Skinner; three sisters: Lukesha Skinner-Logans (Avery), Cassandra Skinner, and Litasha Tate (George); three brothers: Alonzo Skinner (Terralyn), Derrick Minor (Latonia), and Darren Minor; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Clara Bevill

Mrs. Clara Bevill

Jun 22, 2022

Clara leaves to cherish her memories; three children: Tracy Bevill (Jennetta) of Starkville, MS; Odessa Bevill of Phoenix, AZ; and Kimberly King (Theodis) of Cleveland, OH; one sister, Delphina Perry of Newark, NJ; seven grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved Clara very much!

Mr. Walter M. Rice

Mr. Walter M. Rice

Jun 20, 2022

Walter entered into holy matrimony with Barbara A. Isaac Rice, who’s left to cherish his memories, in 1973 of 49 years of marriage, to this union three children were born: Terry D. Rice, Walter Marcellus (Tracie Montoya) Rice & Wesley Darnell Rice of Joliet, IL; one daughter, Gwendolyn Isaac of Joliet, IL; six siblings: Brenda Rice Osazuwa of Bryan College...

Mr. Homer Brown Jr.

Mr. Homer Brown Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, five daughters, Betty (Thomas) Childress, Sandra (Richard) Moncrief, Sarah (Tony) Dawson, Melissa Brown, and Christina (Corey) Patrick; four sons: Timothy Brown, Terry Brown, Gary Brown, and Keith Brown; one sister: Diane Brown Campbell of Memphis, TN; thirty-five grandchildren and forty-one great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and two special friends.

Mr. David Clark Henderson

Mr. David Clark Henderson

Jun 4, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Lucy Henderson, four children: Eric Henderson (Lakeisha), Greta Johnson (Kevin), Chandle Spann (Kenneth), Ashley Hall (Quintin); eight sisters: Virginia Turnipseed, Pearl Shields, Helen Swain, Rose Patterson, Sallie Ward (Gerry), Diane Perry, Geneva Austin (Frank), Shirley Pastor (Tommy); two brothers: Clinton Henderson and Charlie Henderson (Debbie); eleven grandchildren: Lakeisha Henderson, Thomas Henderson, Tiffany...

Mr. William Lamont Bell

Mr. William Lamont Bell

Jun 3, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving son, William Bell Jr. of Missouri; three brothers: Marvin (Twana) Bell of Omaha, NE; Michael Bell, and Eugene (Alexis) Bell both of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mrs. Rebecca Egnew

Mrs. Rebecca Egnew

Jun 2, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Mattie (Larry) Jamison, Marilyn Springer, Rickey Egnew, Jackie (Carson) Skinner, Phyllis Egnew, Anthony Egnew; five grandchildren: Robyn (Reginald) Henley, Bianca Jamison, Ravyn (Brandon) James, Ryan Skinner, Larry J. Jamison; four great grandchildren and siblings: Lillie B. (Jimmy) Bardley, and Willie B. Turner.

Ms. Arleen Ward

Ms. Arleen Ward

May 30, 2022

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one sister, Dorothy Doss, one brother: Jimmie Eckford Ward Jr. (Mary Ward); three nieces: Tanya Outlaw (Ronnie), Andrea Lucious (Tony) all of Starkville,MS; TeQuilla Jordan of Sturgis, MS; three nephews: Robert Kelly, Terell Ward, and Jimmie Ward III all of Starkville, MS; twelve great nieces and nephews, two great great-nephews, and a host...

Mr. Charles Akins

Mr. Charles Akins

May 26, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Denise Akins of 32 years; one daughter Draneka "Nikki" Sudduth (RD), one stepdaughter: Shanita Ward (Dennis) both of Starkville, MS; two grandsons: Tristen Charles Akins and Raiden Daniel Sudduth-Akins; three step-granddaughters, a bonus grandson, eight siblings: Brenda, Cathy, Michael Phillips of St. Louis, MO; Helen and Lula Akins, Lena and Michael Evans...

Mrs. Ophelia Spearman

Mrs. Ophelia Spearman

May 22, 2022

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son, Cedric Spearman (Lanekia); one daughter, Arnita Collins (Cyros); three sisters: Annette Brown (Charles), Evelyn Williams, and Kareader Trainer (Orlando); four sisters-in-law: Elaine Williams of Augusta, GA; Priscilla Brand of Atlanta, GA; Shelia Williams of Starkville, MS and Regina Brand of Starkville, MS; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts,...

Dr. Jordan Alexander Gaston

Dr. Jordan Alexander Gaston

May 21, 2022

Dr. Jordan Gaston leaves to cherish fond, lasting, and loving memories, his mother, Angel Gaston, father: Bobby (Donna) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters: Symba Robinson & Vanyetta Holmes: maternal grandfather: Curtis Morris; paternal grandparents: Hugh Robinson and James & Okie Jennings; four aunts: Kesha (Larry) Gunn, April Stevenson, Barbara Brown, and Torya N. Jennings; three uncles: Curtis (Latonya) Embry,...

Mr. Larry Darnell Nichols

Mr. Larry Darnell Nichols

May 14, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Jamar (Andrea) of Phoenix, AZ, two grandsons: Jalen Kincaid of Duluth, MN and Anthony Kincaid of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters: Betty J. Harris of Starkville, MS; Hilda Weaver of West Point, MS; and Josie Prater of Richmond, VA; three brothers: John R. Holmes (Gloria) of St. Louis, MO; John "Mick" Williams of...

Mr. Ralph Steven Word

Mr. Ralph Steven Word

May 13, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Deborah Whalen Word; two sons: Christopher Word and Shawn Word (Carrie); two grandchildren: Josh Word and Grace Word; a sister, Jettie Word Gwaltney (Don); two sisters-in-law: Nancy Whalen Shirina (Matt) and Susan Whalen Borgert (Scott); two brothers-in-law: Michael Whalen and Pat Whalen (Brigid) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Aaron James Edwards

Mr. Aaron James Edwards

Apr 29, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, Sonia Edwards, stepdaughter: Vonda Knight; two brothers: T Russell (Leola) and Jeff Edwards (Aldonia); and a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Mrs. Betty Jean Sudduth- West

Mrs. Betty Jean Sudduth- West

Apr 29, 2022

She leaves to treasure her memories, two sons, Bruce West (Cathy) and Marcus West (Terry); two daughters: Terri West-Spencer and Conni West-Riddle; nine grandsons: Chastin West, Cheldon West, Brandon Spencer, Bradley Spencer, Bryson Spencer, Christopher Riddle, Derius Riddle, Tyler West, and Dean West; three granddaughters: Brittany Spencer-Moore, Carley Riddle, and Ashleigh Riddle; six geat-grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her...

Mrs. Jessie Mae Beckum

Mrs. Jessie Mae Beckum

Apr 25, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memories, her five children: fifteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, eight sisters, and three brothers.

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