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Mr. Dossie Lee Gandy

Mr. Dossie Lee Gandy

Feb 14, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories Kemarion Gandy "His Boy"; three daughters, Jackie Gandy of Starkville, MS, Dorothy Fox and Gwen(Mike) Craddieth of Decatur, GA; grandchildren: Jaquetta Gandy and Janna Gandy of Starkville, MS, Kassetta Coleman (Angie) of Columbus, MS, Jasmine Grayer of Detroit, MI, Joshua Grayer, Soweto Grayer and Nicholas Craddieth of Decatur, GA; six great- grandchildren and two...

Ms. Annie B. Clay

Ms. Annie B. Clay

Feb 13, 2022

She is survived by her son, Billy Clay of Starkville, MS; eight siblings: Bessie Mae Scott and Mozella Hill of Crawford, MS; John Wiley Clay “LA”, of Columbus, MS; Elizabeth Hill of Indianapolis, IN; John Eddie Clay, Jr. (Essie), Louise Wilkins, James Clay (Sadie), Betty Jean Clay, all of Starkville, MS; and two special God-sisters, Magnolia Thomas and Janie Outlaw...

Mr. Alarick Devon Petty

Mr. Alarick Devon Petty

Feb 12, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories three sons: Jaylyric Petty, Nautica D. Petty of Starkville, MS and Jawaun Dequinta Dyson of West Point, MS; two granddaughters, Lyrica Petty and Imani Rose Dyson; five aunts, seven uncles, five nieces, two nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Richard Earl "Duck" Thomas

Mr. Richard Earl "Duck" Thomas

Feb 11, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories: one brother, Stanley Thomas of Kankakee, IL; a special significant other, Lillie B. Hampton, of Brooksville, MS; and a host of friends.

Ms. Cierra Pavel Weaver

Ms. Cierra Pavel Weaver

Feb 9, 2022

Cierra leaves to cherish her memories; her daughter, Caniyah Tate; her mother, Evelyn S. Weaver and her father, Frank Weaver (Valeria); her grandfather, Williams Smith, Sr.; sisters: Kierra Weaver, Mary Ann Brewer, Kimilie Brewer, Yvonne D. Weaver and Keisha Skinner all of Columbus, MS; brothers, Clinton Weaver of Douglasville, GA; Marico Cockrell and Maurice Weaver of Marietta, GA; niece, London...

Mr. Gerone Rice

Mr. Gerone Rice

Feb 7, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memory; a loving and devoted wife, Marvis Rice; their five children: Carla Maria Sudduth Robinson (Ray), Adam Wayne (Shalena) Sudduth, Gerone Sudduth, Ray Matthew Rice, Lutisha Rice, and one honorary son, Chris (Leah) Dean, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. He also leaves behind his ten grandchildren: Micheal C. Crawford, Ray'Quon M. Robinson, Nayana Webster, Bre'Asia Webster,...

Mr. Johnnie James "Bae Bae" Malone

Mr. Johnnie James "Bae Bae" Malone

Feb 6, 2022

"Bae Bae" leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Stella Malone of Crawford, MS; 11 children: Robert Carter of Alburquerque, NM; Mary Moss, Lindsey B. Malone, Lanetra Higgins and Marqueisha Malone all of Starkville, MS; Jeffrey Barry and Debra Newsome both of Columbus, MS; Maria Doss of Tuscaloosa, AL; John Eaton of Flint, MI; Angela D. Wilson of St. Louis,...

Mrs. Tommie Cille Reed

Mrs. Tommie Cille Reed

Feb 5, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters: Nickol Booker, Tawanda Robertson and Kenji Robertson; two sons: Maurice Reed and Samuel Reed; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Amos Booker; three sisters: Sallie Booker, Mattie Abdul and Clydine Warfield; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Nathaniel Evans Sr.

Mr. Nathaniel Evans Sr.

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Evans Cherish in his memories: a loving daughter, Valerie Evans-Tate of Starkville, MS, two sons: Dwayne (Lisa) Mobley of Starkville, MS; and Demetrice Evans of Brandon, MS; five brothers: Joe Lester Dailey, Charles W. Dailey, Marvin (Carolyn) Dailey, Kelvin Dailey, and Malvin (Camella) Dailey all of Starkville, MS; one special sister Belinda Poe of Starkville, MS; Three sisters-in-laws: Annie...

Mrs. Hattie B. James - Hinds

Mrs. Hattie B. James - Hinds

Jan 30, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memories; step-mother, Vella Cole of Meridian, MS; daughter, Yvonne James Lucious (Garrie) of Artesia, MS; four sons: Raymond James (Lashaunda) of Artesia, MS; Dwayne James of Flint, MI; Ronald James (Barbara) of Starkville, MS; and Tyron James (Estelle) of Columbus, MS; brother, Glenn Roberts of Meridian, MS; God sisters: Wendy Kelly of West Point, MS...

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....

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