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Mr. Christopher Bernard Jenkins

Mr. Christopher Bernard Jenkins

Aug 22, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his three beloved children: Mikel Williams, Christopher Jenkins Jr., and Jaidyn Brownlee. He is also survived by his devoted mother, Ella Jenkins; his siblings Delilah Outlaw (Delisha), Darcy Solomon, and Andrew Jenkins; a significant other, Shaunda Smith, along with a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear friends who will forever remember his spirit,...

Mr. Jerry Travelle Bishop

Mr. Jerry Travelle Bishop

Aug 22, 2025

JERRY IS SURVIVED BY HIS MOTHER, TERESA BISHOP FOSTER AND FATHER J.T. POE, JR. HE ALSO LEAVES THREE CHILDREN TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES: SORIAH BISHOP OF HORN LAKE, MS; JALYN WALLER OF ATHENS, GA; NYLA BISHOP OF STARKVILLE, MS; ONE GRANDCHILD AIISE R. POSEY OF HORN LAKE, MS; FOUR SIBLINGS: MARTAVIUS FOSTER OF DENVER, CO; LATAWNYA WILLIAMS OF STARKVILLE, MS;...

Mr. Frank Jones

Mr. Frank Jones

Aug 20, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Virginia R. Jones of West Point, MS; two sons, Avis Robinson and Bernandez Dale of West Point, MS; three daughters, Chantee (Nico) Harris of Brandon, MS; Keyonna (Kenny) Young and Lakaysha Jones of Starkville, MS; three brothers, James L. Jones, Curtis L. Jones both of Starkville, MS; and Clarence Jones of...

Mrs. Patricia Ann Roberson Wynn

Mrs. Patricia Ann Roberson Wynn

Aug 18, 2025

She leaves behind five sisters—Fannie Farrow (Jack), Barbara Roberson, Julie Thompson (Norris), Janice Ratliff (Eric) and Carol Roberson; one child— Jacqueline Wynn; three grandchildren— Shelby Wynn, Sydney-Simone Wynn, and Argarius Starr II (AJ); four nieces— Mary Smith, Norkita Thompson, Erica Ratliff and Persephony Thompson; three nephews— Jack Dempsey Farrow II, Jasper Ratliff and Damien Ware.

Mrs. Frances "Frankie" Mcilwain Winston

Mrs. Frances "Frankie" Mcilwain Winston

Aug 15, 2025

Frances “Frankie” McIlwain Winston entered her eternal home with the Lord on August 15, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years old. Born on July 28, 1946, Frankie was the daughter of D.W. and Allie McIlwain and the middle of seven siblings. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 52...

Mr. Tykell Harvey

Mr. Tykell Harvey

Aug 14, 2025

He is survived by his grandmother, Shirley Harvey of Starkville, MS; mother, Waktia Harvey of Starkville, MS; Godmom, Kizzy Smith of Eupora, MS; father, Christopher Hardwick of Boston, MA; grandfather, Johnny L. Hardwick of Grenada, MS; grandmother, Dorothy Hardwick of Bellfontaine, MS; six siblings, Jae Ashford of Mesa, AZ; Nevy Ashford of Starkville, MS; Madison Jaylen and Jadein Hardwick of...

Mr. David Lee Quinn

Mr. David Lee Quinn

Aug 6, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories son, Jaqualin McCurry (Brittany) of Kansas City, MO; brothers: James Weeks, Albert Taylor, Michael Quinn, all of Mathiston, MS; William Quinn of Pheba, MS; sisters: Diann Sheehy of Mathiston, MS, Martha Dumas (Malloy) of Ann Arbor, MI; Angela DeLoach of Mathiston, MS.

Ms. Shanquina Lavell Henderson

Ms. Shanquina Lavell Henderson

Aug 5, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted mother, Dorothy Brown and stepfather, Eddie Brown; four sisters: Latonya Jefferson (Leon), Kenyette Coggins (Tito), Shundrea Henderson of Baton Rouge, LA and Brittany Granderson (James); two brothers: Terrell Coggins (Alliyah), Takarion Tate (Shannon), one stepsister, Lakeva Bush, two stepbrothers, Eldra Brown and Vonsha Brown.

Mrs. Earline Stallings

Mrs. Earline Stallings

Aug 2, 2025

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, seven children: LC Stallings (Janice), Willard Stallings (Leola) of Biloxi, MS; Verna Stallings, Jessie Sarkodie, Archie Stallings, Virginia Carr (Stephen), Lanie Lee Stallings of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Tommy Rogers (Alberta), Will Rogers (Annie), and John (Lynette) Rogers all of Crawford, MS; two sisters: Annette Rogers of Crawford, MS and Annie Stallings of...

Mr. Calvin Lionel Blair Jr.

Mr. Calvin Lionel Blair Jr.

Aug 2, 2025

CJ leaves to cherish his loving memories; his parents, Calvin L. Blair Sr. and Itce Solis Blair; two sons Calvin L. Blair III and Grayson Blair, four loving sisters: Chantel (Arzell) McCoy, Breesha L. Blair, Jessica (Quentin) Williams all of Starkville, MS; and Makenzie Blair of West Point, MS; maternal grandmother, Eva Garcia Solis of Starkville, MS; three aunts: Reloyce...

Minister Ann Watt

Minister Ann Watt

Aug 2, 2025

Our Beloved Mother leaves to cherish her memories; one son: Marcus Watt of Crawford, MS; three daughters: Dr. Nakesha Weaver (Timothy), Tracy Fenton (Jessie) both of Starkville, MS, and Kristy Jones of Crawford, MS; five sisters: Julia Malone (the late Price) of Brooksville, MS, Annette Watt of Detroit, MI, Bertha McCarter and Margaret Harrison (the late Pastor Fredrick) both of...

Minister Bernice "Bunny" Martin

Minister Bernice "Bunny" Martin

Jul 31, 2025

Minister Bernice Martin, affectionately known as “Bunny” was born on October 13, 1961 to the late Joe Eckford and Mary Jane Martin. Bunny was the baby of two siblings and enjoyed her role of being the youngest. Bunny gave her life to Christ at an early age and later accepted her calling and became a minister. Bunny enjoyed ministering to...

Mr. Tommie Patterson Jr.

Mr. Tommie Patterson Jr.

Jul 28, 2025

Tommie Patterson Jr. was born on May 4, 1955 in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Tommie and Mary Alice (Koger) Patterson. He was the first of three children born to this union. Tommie is survived by Siblings: Willie Hinton, Kathy Jean Davis-Rice (Harvey), Cathy Jane Cannon, Rev. Quincy Patterson (Natalie) his stepchildren and God children: Arthur Edmonds, Annette Edmonds, Eric...

Mrs. Carleen Kennard

Mrs. Carleen Kennard

Jul 26, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her three daughters, Tina Mosley and Michelle McLaughlin (Daryl) both of Flint, MI; Lynn Williams (Calvin) of Starkville, MS; one brother, Cecil Joe Jackson and three sisters: Jeanette Johnson, Frances Simmons (Edward), and Christine Madison.

Ms. Anglicus Denise Henderson

Ms. Anglicus Denise Henderson

Jul 16, 2025

She leaves to cherish three sons, Delmetric Henderson, Tavarice Henderson, and Derrious Henderson: seven grandchildren, Damiya, Queen, Aria, Marquez, Makylon, Ryder, and Ava: one great grandson, Rylon Rogers: seven sisters, Helen Robinson, Janice Robinson, Dorothy Brown (Eddie), Lori Jefferson (Willie), Debbie Henderson, Julia Robinson, Angela Franklin Hughes: three brothers, David Robinson, Jerry Henderson, and Eugene Henderson: a special friend, Undrae...

Mrs. Maggie Adlena Dailey Turner

Mrs. Maggie Adlena Dailey Turner

Jul 13, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Maurice Dailey (Pansy) of Carrollton, MS and Shannette Dailey of Starkville, MS; fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of friends, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Neyell Sharay Plair

Ms. Neyell Sharay Plair

Jul 13, 2025

Sunshine has a host of family and friends to cherish her memories, her mother and father, Carrie Dell Plair and Andree Tabb. She was a loving mother of two children: Jaylan Tucker and Jakeria Davis. Siblings: (Sista) Danyell Plair, (Sisters-in-Love) Myeka Barry, Franchescia (Sha) Prater, Juwana (Gee-Gee) Ferguson, Chassel Jenkins. Nephew /Nieces: Shawn Plair & Faith and Hope Plair. She...

Mrs. Sandra Ann Ross-Bell

Mrs. Sandra Ann Ross-Bell

Jul 9, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, J.L. Bell, Sr: four children, Shirley Ross Powell (Ricky), Monta Bell, J.L. Bell Jr all of Maben, MS; Kedran Bell of Dallas, TX; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; four sisters: Patsy McKey of Chicago, IL; Lou Bertha Blandchard, Joe Ann Taylor, and Patricia Ross all of Maben, MS: two brothers, Willie...

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