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Baby Khayir Damouri Goss Smith

Baby Khayir Damouri Goss Smith

Mar 9, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents: Tyraysha Goss-Smith and Jamarcus Quinn and one loving brother Rhyland Quinn.

Mr. Larry Hill Iii

Mr. Larry Hill Iii

Mar 3, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Rebi Johnson and Larry Hill Jr.; a stepfather: Bryon Guyton two sisters; Rihanna Guyton and Nyilah Hill; three brothers: Rashad Hill, Tylan Johnson, and Bryon Guyton Jr.; one great-grandmother: Clarice Johnson; and his Grandparents: Annette Hill, Katrina Johnson, Ruby Johnson, Dorothy Ashford, Cora Guyton, and John Ashford.

Mr. Charles Ferguson Sr.

Mr. Charles Ferguson Sr.

Mar 2, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Charles Ferguson Jr.; one daughter-in-law: Ariel Ferguson; one grandson: Chardez Ferguson; one granddaughter: Charlicia Ferguson; three sisters: Linda Neely, Peggy McCarter (Melvin), and Catherine Neely; one brother: Clinton Neely (Sheila), and also a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Steven Bryant Thomas Jr.

Mr. Steven Bryant Thomas Jr.

Mar 1, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Steven B. Thomas Sr. and Priscilla A. Thomas; four sons: Korbyn James Covington, Kory Jamich Covington, Ty'Quon Khaliefh Thomas, and Kaisen Isaiah Cribbs; one daughter: Kayleigh Maree Thomas and a honorary son, Kobe Carmelo Issac; two brothers: DeAirious Cooper and Tyler Jefferson both of Starkville, MS; one sister: Lacey Rice (Jeremy) of...

Mr. Darren M. Agnew

Mr. Darren M. Agnew

Feb 28, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Darrius Darren Agnew and Marquez Devon Higgins; one daughter: Shaneque Ashanti Mariie Duck; two bonus children: Brittany Young and Calvin Young; three grandchildren; five sisters: Loretta Rile (Edward) of Pheba, MS; Cecilia Woods (Willie) of Greenwood, MS; Ophelia Green of Pheba, MS; Stephanie McIntosh (Clement) of Grenada and Tammy Agnew of Starkville,...

Mr. L.C. "Slim" Hampton

Mr. L.C. "Slim" Hampton

Feb 27, 2022

He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters: Mary Frazier-Sudduth (Marvelous) and Carol McBride (Danny) both of Sturgis, MS; one son: Calvin Bray of Youngstown, OH; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a special friend: Valerie Stone, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Marcellia Bell-Baldwin

Mrs. Marcellia Bell-Baldwin

Feb 21, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memories, four children: Sanderia Evans of Starkville, MS, Loretta Evans of Los Angeles, CA, Denice Baldwin-Collins (Earl) of Long Beach, CA, and William Baldwin Jr., of Starkville, MS; one stepson: Murphy Outlaw of St. Louis, MO; two brothers: Frank Bell Jr. and Joe Henry Bell of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Annie Ruth Luckett of Los...

Mr. James A. Miles

Mr. James A. Miles

Feb 18, 2022

His love will be remembered by his three sisters: Kathleen M. (Willie C) Jones, Vanessa Miles Bush, and Wanda Miles Parks; two brothers: George Lee Miles Sr. and Mencil Bell (Kathy) Miles Jr.; one sister in law: Carla Miles all of Starkville, MS; three uncles, two of which were reared with him as brothers: Tebowldon (Ethel) Miles of Maben, MS,...

Mrs. Lena Mae Harrell

Mrs. Lena Mae Harrell

Feb 17, 2022

She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Sandra Gibson (Gary) of Starkville, MS; her son, Andre Harrell (Vicki) of Starkville, MS; her nephew, Lovely Neal (Alice) of Starkville, MS; two granddaughters: Shandre’ West and Sirlena Gibson; four grandsons: Brad West, Gary Gibson, Andre Harrell II, and Marcolan Gibson; six great-grandchildren: Zoie Ellis, Vivienne West, Karter Ellis, Gavin Gibson, Emeryson...

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,...

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