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Ms. Alberta J. Roberson

Ms. Alberta J. Roberson

Oct 1, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories, six girls: Fannie Farrow (Jack) of Philadelphia, PA; Patricia Wynn, Barbara Roberson, Janice Ratliff (Eric) all from Starkville, MS; Julie Thompson (Norris) of Detroit, MI; and Dr. Carolyn Roberson of Louisville, KY; Eight grandchildren: Jackie, Dempsey, Mary, Norkita, Jerrell, Damien, Jasper, Erica; Six great-grandchildren: one sister-in-law: Claretha Johnson; one daughter-in-law: Toni Roberson; one adopted...

Mr. Jerry Outlaw Sr.

Mr. Jerry Outlaw Sr.

Sep 27, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter: Terri U. Outlaw-Rush (Keidric) of West Point, MS; five sons: Carvis Ellis, Troy (Dorothy) Ellis, Kodi Ellis, Tarvars Davis, and Derrick Gibbs of Starkville, MS; mother: Janie M. Outlaw; sister: Donna J. Outlaw of Starkville, MS; brothers: Willie J. Outlaw (Olean) of West Point, MS, Larry Outlaw of Starkville, MS, Dean Outlaw...

Mr. Anthony Lewis Reed

Mr. Anthony Lewis Reed

Sep 25, 2021

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, one son: Anthony Lavell Hickman (Ariel); one grandson: Landon Hickman; one granddaughter: Aeryn Hickman all of Villa Rica, GA; one sister: Anita Anderson (Jerry) of Starkville, MS; one brother: Sammy Reed of Starkville, MS; and one brother-in-law: Charlie Smith, also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Dorothy Virginia Powers

Ms. Dorothy Virginia Powers

Sep 24, 2021

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one daughter: Amanda Barnes (Alvin) of Starkville, MS; three sons: Steven Johnson (Juanita) of Meridian, MS; Charlie Johnson of Eugene, Oregon; and Toeney Flowers of Portland, Oregon; eleven grandchildren: LiTora Gandy, Jasmin Gandy, Orianna Robinson, Akil Flowers, Amara Flowers, Elsie Madison, Alexia Powers, Alex Barnes, Aaron Barnes, Allison Barnes, and Kedaisha Pass (Jaqueze);...

Mr. Calvin Williams Jr.

Mr. Calvin Williams Jr.

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Calvin Williams Jr. leaves to cherish his memories one son: Khali Narell Williams (Lauren); his father: Mr. Calvin (Lynn) Williams Sr.; one brother; Kevin (Lauryn) T'coley Williams; three sisters: Princess B. (Johnathan) Gadson, Tonia Epps, Tifini Epps, four aunts: Betty (Paul) Jackson, Virginia (Greg) Richmond, Bernice (Darryl) Kirkland, Sharon (James) Newell, and also a host of cousins, family, and...

Mr. David Reed Jr.

Mr. David Reed Jr.

Sep 20, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Tommie C. Reed; two sons: Maurice Reed and David Reed II of Starkville, MS; three step- daughters: Tawanda Robertson, Nickol Booker, and Kenji Robinson all of Starkville, MS; also ten grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Vermeka Lashae Kennedy

Ms. Vermeka Lashae Kennedy

Sep 20, 2021

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving mother, Dorothy Kennedy of Starkville, MS; four dedicated daughters: Kashalia, Zyria, Hailey, Leigh 'Andrea; two grandchildren: Aydin and Ka'leise all of Starkville, MS; also a host of family, friends, and loved ones.

Mr. Ben Arthur Gillespie

Mr. Ben Arthur Gillespie

Sep 18, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving and devoted wife Bennie Gillespie; one son: Ray Charles Gillespie of Starkville, MS; one brother: John (Thelma) Bell of St. Louis, MO; one step-son: Jason Williams of Memphis, TN; one step-daughter: Ronda Williams of Starkville, MS; three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, eight great great-grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren; also...

Ms. Christine Rogers

Ms. Christine Rogers

Sep 16, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories three brothers: Benjamin Hudson, Tate & James Robinson; three sisters: Sallie Tyler, Azellar Beasley, and Lula Mae-Perkins; two loving grandchildren: Aisha & Kiana Smith; & one great-grandchild Madison Lewis.

Ms. Lula Mae Bell

Ms. Lula Mae Bell

Sep 12, 2021

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her daughters, Karen Henderson (William) and Kimberly Bell; a son, Tim Bell (Phoebe); two granddaughters, Brittany Goss and Nicole Bell; two grandsons, Erskeen Nichols (Ashley) and Alan Bell; one great-granddaughter, Gianna Landrum, one great-grandson, Carter Nichols; her siblings: Walter Kelly (Mattie), Barbara Williams and Addie Carpenter, and a host of loving relatives.

Ms. Ella Mae Herd

Ms. Ella Mae Herd

Sep 11, 2021

She is survived by her three loving children- Robert James Herd (Alma) of Maben, MS; Darren Lee Herd, Sr. (Amy) of Batesville, MS; and Sonja Chambers of Memphis, TN; five grandchildren whom she loved very much-Kimee Herd, Jessica Herd-Griffin (TJ), Darren Herd, Jr., Kayla Chambers, Jayden Dawkins and two great-grandchildren: Kolson Herd and Hayley Pringle. She leaves to cherish her...

Ms. Patricia Ann Jefferson

Ms. Patricia Ann Jefferson

Sep 8, 2021

She leaves to celebrate her homegoing her only child Devonya Jefferson Bell: four grandchildren, Laterrica (Michael) Jefferson Crawford, Christiuna Bell, Robert Sloan and LaRiayah Sloan; and a great granddaughter Skyla Crawford all of Columbus, MS; five sisters: Letha Jefferson, Ella Hines, Diane Jordan, Sarah Hollingshed, and Linda (Dexter) Jones all of Starkville, MS; six brothers: John Jefferson, David Jefferson, and...

Mr. Willie Clyde Ellis Jr.

Mr. Willie Clyde Ellis Jr.

Sep 4, 2021

He leaves to celebrate and cherish his memories to his parents, Betty Ellis and Willie Clyde Ellis, Sr., two sisters: Angela Johnson & Adonica Gandy, two brothers: Lonzie Earl Nichols, Jr. and Detric Fair, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Randle

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Randle

Sep 3, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories; her 2 loving sisters, Mary Kelly and Esterial (Arthur) Edmonds of Starkville, MS, a special friend Robert Lee Williams, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Margarett Marie Brooks

Ms. Margarett Marie Brooks

Sep 1, 2021

She leaves to cherish three children: Ethel Brooks of Memphis, TN; Alvin Brooks, Jr., and Robert Brooks both of Starkville, MS. Four sisters: Flossie, Barbara, Bernice, and Doris; one brother, Andrew.

Ms. Dorothy Jean Halbert

Ms. Dorothy Jean Halbert

Aug 31, 2021

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Lula Hodges (Willie) of Columbus, MS; Early Halbert of Crawford, MS; Quantina Halbert-Robinson (Rochon) of Columbus; Stephanie Halbert of Starkville, MS; Robert Halbert (Melanie) of Crawford, MS; Demetric Halbert of Clarksdake, MS; and thirteen grandchildren & twenty great grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memories her...

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