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Ms. Angela Denise Hollinshead - Jackson

Ms. Angela Denise Hollinshead - Jackson

Jan 22, 2022

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her father, C.L. Hollinshead Sr.; her mother, Doris Hall Hollinshead both of Starkville, MS; her brother, C.L. (Teresia) Hollingshed Jr. of McDonough, Ga; her children, Rachel Thompson and Brandon Jackson of Starkville, MS; her grandson, Coby Davidson; Her nieces, Nikkitta Hollingshed of Eupora, MS, Vera Hollingshed of Maben, MS, and Tiara Love of...

Mrs. Doretha (Dorothy) Carter

Mrs. Doretha (Dorothy) Carter

Jan 21, 2022

She leaves to cherish her precious memory; three daughters: Carolyn Clay, Debra Carter, and Rosie Carter; one son, Bennie Carter, Jr. seven grandchildren: Barcardo Perkins, Rekka Carter, Ja'Net Perkins, Demarcus Bush, Derrick Bush, Corey Bush, and Bruce Carter, Jr. and six great grandchildren: Elroy Graham, Jr., Kadejia Graham, Marquitte Perkins, Derrious Collier, Braylon Perkins and Bryson Ware; one sister-in-law, one...

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Hankerson

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Hankerson

Jan 20, 2022

Pearlie is survived by devoted and loving daughter Minister Aretina Hankerson Daniels (Pastor Willie), Siblings, Ida Hamilton (Otis), Stewart Sharp of Broadview, IL, Luella Blakely (LB), Flora Neely (Eddie Wayne) of Maywood, IL, Jimmy Sharp, Mechelle Bowen (Joe) of Bellwood, IL. Sister in Laws, Fannie Sharp of Aurora, IL, Ruth Bennefield, Hattie Hughes, Evelyn Smith of Augusta, GA. Brother in...

Mrs. Addie Mae Rice

Mrs. Addie Mae Rice

Jan 19, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memory; one granddaughter, Alexandria L. Rice; one brother, Curtis Rice and God son, Tony Minor all of Starkville, MS; aunts: Catherine Minor, Laureen Davis, Dora Powers and Dianne Lanier; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Brenda Miller

Mrs. Brenda Miller

Jan 13, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memory; one son, Zachary Miller of Columbus, MS; her mother, Annie K. Shine of Starkville, MS; one granddaughter, Shamira Guyton of Columbus, MS; six sisters: Linda K. Tate, Lou Harris, Patricia Johnson all of Starkville, MS; Sandra Woodruff of Thomasville, GA; Shirley Woods of Columbus, GA and Mary Tucker of Jackson, MS; three brothers: Carl...

Ms. Marilyn Harris

Ms. Marilyn Harris

Jan 12, 2022

Marilyn Harris was born July 1, 1958, to the late Ida Lee and Irving Harris. Marilyn was the 3rd oldest of 10 children. Marilyn attended BL Moor Attendance Center and later decided to start her journey to become a cosmetologist. Marilyn attended Harris School of Cosmetology in Chicago, IL. She later began working as a warehouse worker until her death....

Ms. Donice Fields

Ms. Donice Fields

Jan 9, 2022

Donice leaves to cherish her memory; her son, Zybarious R. Fields, her mother, Nellie Fields; three sisters: Annie Young, Barbara Fields, Sandra Wiliams; two brothers: Michael Fields and Antonio Fields; a loving companion, Safari Clayborne; five nieces and six nephews; a large close circle of other family & friends.

Mr. Eric Keith "Key Boy" Johnson

Mr. Eric Keith "Key Boy" Johnson

Jan 6, 2022

Eric leaves to cherish his memories: his father, Willie “Champ” Johnson of Pheba, MS; his children Eric D. Johnson of West Point, MS and Erin D. Johnson of Charlotte, North Carolina; his sister, Elsie Johnson of Cordova, TN; his special friend Andrea Agarib; Aunts, Mary “Sally” (Louis) Hogan, Dorothy “Flip” (Gartha) Brown both of Starkville, MS, Mary “Lee” Woods of...

Mr. Lasang Kemp Jr.

Mr. Lasang Kemp Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Lasang Kemp, Jr. was born October 4, 2012 to Lasang Kemp, Sr. and to the late Lakeisha Randle. He departed this life suddenly on January 5, 2022. Lasang leaves to cherish his memories; his father, Lasang Kemp, Sr.; two sisters:  Zyasia Randle of Kosciusko, MS; Lakeisha Randle of Tupelo, MS; four brothers:  Darrion Gammons of Memphis, TN; Jaquavious Pace of...

Ms. Franstina "Fran" Townsel

Ms. Franstina "Fran" Townsel

Jan 4, 2022

Franstina Townsel was born March 3, 1976 in Starkville, MS to Wilbur Milons and Brenda Townsel. She confessed a hope in Christ Jesus at an early age at the Mount Peiler Missionary Baptist Church. Franstina is a graduate of Starkville High School where she was a member of the National Honors Society, Band of the Blue and Gray in which...

Mrs. Joe Dories Liningham - Price

Mrs. Joe Dories Liningham - Price

Jan 4, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons: Chuckie Liningham, Harry "Bernard" Liningham, and Kenny "Kendell" Liningham; three brothers and three sisters: Albert Kilgore, George Kilgore, Allen Kilgore, Nell Hankins, Mabeline Lonon and Pearlie Wade; also a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Ms. Reona Akins Barnett

Ms. Reona Akins Barnett

Jan 4, 2022

Reona's legacy will continue to live on through seven children; one son Johnnie Akins, six daughters Linda Williams (John), Annie Crawford and Verlean Akins of Starkville MS; Victoria Hill (Gary), JoAnn Ezell of Arlington, TX and Nicole Akins of Ft. Worth TX; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

Mr. J.B. Bush

Mr. J.B. Bush

Jan 3, 2022

J.B. Bush was born in Columbus. MS, on September 12,1957. He accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove Motley M.B. Church. J.B graduated from Motley High School in 1975 after graduating he further his education by attending Mississippi State University. This where he met and married Vanessa Miles. J.B. like music and loved to sing while in college...

Ms. Magnolia Peterson

Ms. Magnolia Peterson

Jan 2, 2022

Magnolia Halfacre Peterson was born July 12, 1943 to George and Sarah Halfacre in Starkville, Mississippi and was one of twelve children. Both parents preceded her in death. Magnolia was united in holy matrimony to Walter Bernard Peterson on July 29, 1961. To this union five children were born. Magnolia was a born-again, spirit-filled believer in Jesus Christ and served...

Mr. Harold Douglas Guyton

Mr. Harold Douglas Guyton

Jan 1, 2022

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his devoted wife, Cora Guyton; two sons: Eric Guyton (Jaqueline) of Ridgeland, MS; Byron Guyton (Rebi) of Starkville, MS, and one daughter: Erica Dean (Charles) of Saltillo, MS; ten grandchildren: Yakendria, Caleb, Eric Guyton Jr., Marqueshia Pass, Ariel and Jada Dean, Rehanna and BJ Guyton, Ty and Larry; two great-grandchildren: Kambrie and Courtlan;...

Mr. Tom Sam Rice

Mr. Tom Sam Rice

Dec 28, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories, his lifetime companion, Ms. Reather Mae Fox; two daughters: Ms. Maggie Terese Fox of Starkville, MS and Mrs. Ella Mae Braden (Joseph) of Jackson, MS; one granddaughter: Ms. Stacey Foxx of Starkville, MS; two great-grandsons Austin and Gabriel Foxx of Starkville, MS; one loving supportive caregiver, Ms. Terry Nelson and a host of nieces,...

Mr. Kermit Alonzo Grayer

Mr. Kermit Alonzo Grayer

Dec 25, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memory; his stepfather, Jessie Stallings of Starkville, MS; grandmother, Willie Dell Wilson of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Shanerica Elisa Hankins of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Shawna Flowe of Landis, NC; and two brothers: Gregory Grayer and Anthony Grayer both of Starkville, MS.

Mrs. Latamaria Monique Miller

Mrs. Latamaria Monique Miller

Dec 24, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Lamarcus Smith of Columbus, MS; one daughter: Shamira Guyton of Columbus, MS; loving mother: Brenda Miller (Virgil) of West Point, MS; one brother: Zachary Miller of Columbus, MS; grandmother: Annie Kate Shine of Starkville, MS; mother-in-law: Debra Smith of Columbus, MS; stepmother: Ella Miller of Starkville, MS; one stepsister: Ebony Gandy...

Ms. Arry Jean Cotton

Ms. Arry Jean Cotton

Dec 23, 2021

She leaves to cherish her legacy, two children, Kanecka A. McGee (daughter) and Xavier D. Cotton (son) both of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Michaela Seals, Arryianna Cotton, & Corbin Kemp all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Carnell McGee (Janice) of Starkville, MS, Undrey Christopher Rogers of Texas and Gabriel W. Rogers of Atlanta, GA; five sisters: Cornice McGee and Teresa...

Mr. Lamaceo L. Smith

Mr. Lamaceo L. Smith

Dec 21, 2021

Lamaceo leaves to cherish his memories; His mother, Shanita Peoples; and father, Larry Smith; His sisters: Terica Hogan, Lazalla Smith Cunningham (Rodriquez Cunningham), Kayonna Horsley, Landria Bedford, Lanasia Smith; His brothers: Rod Hogan Jr., LaVontis Smith, Zachary Horsley; His nieces and nephew: Ariane McGregory, Nova Smith, Sophia Horsley, and Kingston Brewer; His maternal grandparent, Helen Peoples; His paternal grandparents: Larry...

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