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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...

Mr. Kenneth Bernard Blair

Mr. Kenneth Bernard Blair

Jul 4, 2025

Kenny is survived by his children, Jennifer Singleton (Michael) and Kenneth Rains (Imogene). His grandchildren Taja Singleton, TéShaun Singleton, Isaac Rains, Jisela Rains and Trinity Singleton. His siblings, Johnny Blair, Clyde Williams, Arnell Blair, Lora Webber, Angie Blair, and Lucy Thames.

Mr. Bryant Wayne Calmes

Mr. Bryant Wayne Calmes

Jul 4, 2025

He is survived by his devoted mother, Lillian Duck; his beloved children, Reginald Calmes of Katy, Texas, and Erica (Johnathan) Mark of Manvel, Texas; and his treasured grandchildren, Malik and Eden Mark. His memory will also live on through his sisters: Marie Calmes of Powder Springs, Georgia; An-Jeanette Calmes of Powder Springs, Georgia; Sharon Calmes of Crawford, Mississippi; and Raquel...

Mrs. Nell Denise Hogan Davis

Mrs. Nell Denise Hogan Davis

Jul 2, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Melvin Davis; her mother, Mrs. Dollie Hogan Harris, one son, Troylanda Hogan (Safiya Cathey) of Auburn, GA; three brothers, John Metric Hogan (Debra) of Tupelo, MS; William Larry Gillespie and William Troy Hogan both of Starkville, MS; six grandchildren, Deatwan Gillespie, Mia Duck, D.J. Hogan, Seriniti Walter, Gabriella Hogan, and Sean Gibbs;...

Mr. Kaiden D'Wayne Evans

Mr. Kaiden D'Wayne Evans

Jun 29, 2025

He leaves to celebrate and honor his life: his parents: LaWana and DeWayne; brothers: Eriq Purnell, DeMarion Purnell, and Kikwon Cork all of Starkville, MS, and Malik Donald of West Point, MS; sister: Kaylin D. Evans of Starkville, MS; grandparents: Roosevelt Evans, Jr. of Starkville, MS, Pauline Lee and Jerry Wayne Clark of Tupelo, MS: Aunts: Shandra (Billy) Dickson of...

Mr. Jordan Anthony Ray Mitchell

Mr. Jordan Anthony Ray Mitchell

Jun 29, 2025

Jordan leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Ray Anthony Mitchell and Linda Houston Mitchell; his son, Kyzer Jace Mitchell; three sisters: Courtney Houston of Conley, GA; Katrina Keller of Stockbridge, GA; and Taylor Clay of Conley, GA; one brother, Ray Mitchell Jr. of Starkville, MS; his fiancé, Ashanti Culberson; four aunts, one uncle and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Mr. Bruce Spencer

Mr. Bruce Spencer

Jun 26, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Janice Denise Spencer, mother, Susie Mae Spencer; four sons, Ryan Dontae McGee; Langston Jacques Spencer, Jirtavious Bruce Spencer, stepson, Patriquez J. Duck (Whitney); two daughters, Brittany Ciara McGee and Ingrid T'Keyan Spencer, siblings, James (Margaret) Spencer Chandler Sr, Ricky (Wilma) Spencer, and James (Jackie) Spencer, one grandson, Jabari McGee, four granddaughters,...

Mr. James Hicks Evans Sr.

Mr. James Hicks Evans Sr.

Jun 24, 2025

He leaves to his memories, his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Thelma Evans of Starkville, MS; two daughters, Stacy Young (Willie) and Carolette Evans both of Starkville, MS; one son, James Evans, Jr. of Starkville, MS; three loving granddaughters, Mikeshia Mobley and Jaleesa Mobley both of Starkville, MS; Alicia Evans of Aberdeen, MS; his loving grandson, Octavious "Mone" Paschal of...

Rev. Tommie Stallings

Rev. Tommie Stallings

Jun 24, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his lovely wife, Johnnie Stallings of Ackerman, MS; his children, Tracy Spencer and John Spencer (Cierra) both of Columbus, MS; Rev. Earnest Stallings (Jaquelia) of Cartersville, GA; Concordia (Evelyn) Cork, Prentiss Cork, DeTracy Childress, Rachel Cork all of Ackerman, MS; Delynn Stafford of Starkville, MS; Danette Stallings, Tommie Stallings Jr, Dwight (Leasha) Stallings, Bernita...

Mrs. Lisa Jones Davis

Mrs. Lisa Jones Davis

Jun 23, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Tony Davis, of Starkville, MS; two daughters, Cheryl Jones and Jalisa Jones of Starkville, MS; two sons, Guteriuz O’Neal and Jateriuz O’Neal of Starkville, MS; one stepson, Montavious Davis of Starkville, MS; two sisters, Arnita Jones (Jimmy) of Starkville, MS, and Carol Jones of Starkville, MS; three brothers, Jamie Jones, Robert Jones...

Ms. Madine Helen Malone

Ms. Madine Helen Malone

Jun 22, 2025

Helen is survived by two daughters: Sheleath Olive, Las Vegas, NV, and Tversa Ricks, Atlanta, GA; goddaughter Lisa Davis, Columbia, TN; three grandchildren: Vonika Miller, Shavonna Miller, and Isaiah Olive, all of Las Vegas, NV; and two great-grandchildren: Zion Lynn and Amari Favor Bledsoe; her sister-cousin Elma Nobles, Detroit, MI.2 sisters-in-law: Mary Etta McGee, Jeanette McGee; best friend Shirley “Jean”...

Mr. Joey Jajuan Garner

Mr. Joey Jajuan Garner

Jun 21, 2025

Joey is survived by his devoted and loving mother, Maxine Lampkin, residing in St. Louis, MO; one brother, Cecil R. Garner, from Chicago, IL; four sons, Jajuan and Jaden Garner, along with Brendan and Blake Carter; his childhood best friend, Thomas Duane Keys; in addition to nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins and other relatives.

Pastor Henry David Mccoy

Pastor Henry David Mccoy

Jun 17, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Brenda McCoy; 2 sons: Byyron Christopher Robinson and David Tyrontae McCoy; 4 sisters: Olivia Juan Allen (Roosevelt), Phillis Gail Bryant, and Sadiria Wright and Lydia Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Eddie James Davis

Mr. Eddie James Davis

Jun 15, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Darruris Henderson, sisters: Fannie Saul, Earnestine Davis, Alice Davis, Cora Stallings (James), Patricia Larry, Mildred Davis, Sandra Avant, and Mary Doss; brothers, Larry Davis, Roosevelt Davis (Lynn) and Eugene Davis; four aunts, Iola Jones, Bertha Davis, Josephine Jordan, Rebber Townsend, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mr. Exzell Williams Sr.

Mr. Exzell Williams Sr.

Jun 14, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Joyce A. Williams of Columbus, MS; one son, Exzell Williams Jr., of Columbus, MS; three daughters: Carolyn West of Starkville, MS; Lavone Williams Cockrell and Victoria Williams Johnson both of Columbus, MS; one sister, Nesia Foote of Columbus, MS; two brothers: Marcellus McCrary of Las Cruces, NM and Larry McCrary of...

Mrs. Annie Dell Rice-Hill

Mrs. Annie Dell Rice-Hill

Jun 14, 2025

She leaves behind her beloved children: Elaine Jordan of Cincinnati, OH; Helen Elizabeth D. Washington of St. Louis, MO; Ellis Cooper (Dedra) of Dayton, OH; Dr. Beauty Gloria Cooper of St. Louis, MO; Patricia Gregory of Birmingham, AL; God child Latoya Kelly of LaVergne, TN. She is also leaving her loving siblings: Mellie Del Gray of Crawford, MS; Lois Wright...

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