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Mr. Kermit Alonzo Grayer
Dec 25, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memory; his stepfather, Jessie Stallings of Starkville, MS; grandmother, Willie Dell Wilson of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Shanerica Elisa Hankins of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Shawna Flowe of Landis, NC; and two brothers: Gregory Grayer and Anthony Grayer both of Starkville, MS.
Mrs. Latamaria Monique Miller
Dec 24, 2021
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Lamarcus Smith of Columbus, MS; one daughter: Shamira Guyton of Columbus, MS; loving mother: Brenda Miller (Virgil) of West Point, MS; one brother: Zachary Miller of Columbus, MS; grandmother: Annie Kate Shine of Starkville, MS; mother-in-law: Debra Smith of Columbus, MS; stepmother: Ella Miller of Starkville, MS; one stepsister: Ebony Gandy...
Ms. Arry Jean Cotton
Dec 23, 2021
She leaves to cherish her legacy, two children, Kanecka A. McGee (daughter) and Xavier D. Cotton (son) both of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Michaela Seals, Arryianna Cotton, & Corbin Kemp all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Carnell McGee (Janice) of Starkville, MS, Undrey Christopher Rogers of Texas and Gabriel W. Rogers of Atlanta, GA; five sisters: Cornice McGee and Teresa...
Mr. Lamaceo L. Smith
Dec 21, 2021
Lamaceo leaves to cherish his memories; His mother, Shanita Peoples; and father, Larry Smith; His sisters: Terica Hogan, Lazalla Smith Cunningham (Rodriquez Cunningham), Kayonna Horsley, Landria Bedford, Lanasia Smith; His brothers: Rod Hogan Jr., LaVontis Smith, Zachary Horsley; His nieces and nephew: Ariane McGregory, Nova Smith, Sophia Horsley, and Kingston Brewer; His maternal grandparent, Helen Peoples; His paternal grandparents: Larry...
Ms. Dorothy Mae Mckibbins
Dec 16, 2021
She is survived by her father, James Wright and two daughters: Princess Dawkins (Darnell) and Myricle Mckibbins; five granddaughters: Genesis, McKenzie, London, Zoey and Aria; three brothers and one sister: Millard Devine (Sharon), Emma Cooperwood (Allen), James Wright Jr. (Katie), Edward Norwood, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Lester Lee Minor
Dec 12, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Jermario Thompson Sr. and Justin Minor both of Starkville, MS; one daughter: Skylar Chamaria Minor of Bellwood, IL; five siblings: Carrie Thomas (Willie Earl Sr.), Daisy Wiggins (Cal), Christene Skinner (Terry Sr.), Minister R.L. Minor (Priscilla), and Verleen Gray all of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren and also a host of nieces, nephews,...
Ms. Mattie Delois Moore
Dec 9, 2021
She leaves to cherish her memories, three brothers: Bobby Rieves (Treva) of Crawford, MS, Wendell Rieves (Linda) of Columbus, MS; Kenneth Rieves (Kathy) of Waterloo, IA; one sister: Jacqueline Rieves of Crawford, MS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Mr. Tyshon Travez Spencer
Dec 8, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memories, two children, Tyshon Travez Spencer Jr., and Taylor Nicole Spencer; his significant other: Teaira Selvie; eleven sisters: Sheonte Spencer, Shakeedra Hubbard, Julisa Spencer, Jayda Armstead, Jakayla Spencer, Zy'Maria Spencer, Sheridan Spencer, Tynia Spencer, Tyuana Spencer, Kamyra Brewer, and Janiya Spencer; three brothers: Tyrone Spencer Jr., Derwin Lamont Ferguson, and William Spencer; three grandparents: O.D....
Ms. Hattie Linda Bell
Dec 4, 2021
She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Reginald D. Bell; one daughter: Shamia N. Bell both of Starkville, MS; one sister: Glenda F. Carpenter; two brothers: Bennie Bell Jr., and Minister Charles H. Bell both of Starkville, MS; one nephew: Jessie O. Carpenter of Starkville, MS; one aunt: Eddie M. Brown; one uncle: Bruce Brown of Starkville, MS and...
Mr. Walter Young Jr.
Dec 1, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Betty Young; five children: Jeremy Lee Sr. (Evangeline) of Starkville, MS; Torrence Borden (Vonda) of Logansville, GA; Roderick Lee and Stevon Young both of Cordova, TN and Jacqueline Young of Birmingham, AL; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Emma Jean Kelly of Cordova, TN; Dorothy...
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Harris
Nov 25, 2021
She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters, Sheryl Garner (Willie) of Brooksville, MS, Angela White, Valerie Miller, and Ashley Johnson all of Columbus, MS; five sisters: Brenda Lawrence, Elaine Mosley, Mary Williams, Carolyn Humbers (Jason) all of Columbus, MS and Evelyn Lawrence of Fort Lauderdale, FL; four brothers: Willie “Jeff” Mosley of Indianapolis, IN, Al Williams (Shirley) of Atlanta,...
Mr. Harmon Paster
Nov 24, 2021
He is survived by one loving daughter, Mary Malone (Bentley) of Crawford, MS; one son: Herman Paster Jr. of Crawford, MS; two step-daughters: Joyce Scardino of Conroe, TX & Lee Ann Howard of Pascagoula, MS; one step-son: George Morris "Frog" James of Starkville, MS; seven grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends.
Mr. Floyd Lee Logan Sr.
Nov 22, 2021
He leaves to cherish his most precious memories to, his daughter, Rosie Logan of Starkville, MS; eight grandchildren all of Starkville, MS; two great-grandchildren; three sisters: Cathy Taylor (John), Elizabeth Hammond (Casey), & Lora Logan; three brothers: Homer Logan (Beatrice), Bobby Logan (Marisa E.) of West Point, MS and Jerry W. Logan (Helen) of Detroit, MI.
Mr. Willie "Red" Ollie Coleman
Nov 19, 2021
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pecolia Fulton Coleman, three daughters: Ressie Coleman, Tabitha Coleman, and Jennifer Coleman; two grandsons: Kelvin Coleman and Hunter Lacurtis Coleman; one great-grandson: Braylan Coleman; three sisters: Amelia (Sammy) Duck, Helen Coleman of Crawford, MS, and Christine Coleman of Artesia, MS; two brothers: John (Pearl) Coleman of Artesia, MS and Willie (Lisa) Coleman of...
Mr. Jeffery Dewayne Gillispie
Nov 17, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Jamecia Harris Gillespie; mother: Elizabeth A. Gillespie; three sons: Justice Gillespie, Justin Smith, and Jordan Gillespie; a brother: Willie Gillespie: sister: Sandra Gillespie; mother-in-law: Ethel Harris; brother-in-law: Cory Harris; sister-in-law: Rona Harris; uncles: Willie Lee Gillespie (Sand), Russell Davis (Lena), Milton Davis, Curtis Davis, Timothy Davis, Marshall Davis (Gala), Tony Davis (Mona),...
Ms. Yvonne Renee Fluker
Nov 13, 2021
She leaves to cherish her memories: her lifetime partner, Wilburn Boyd; four sons: Vincent (Demetria) Fluker, Stephen Fluker, Jason Fluker, & Adam Boyd all of Chicago, IL; one daughter: Latessa Fluker of Starkville, MS; two nephews: Marcellus (Lennie) Harris & Deshawn Harris of Chicago, IL; one niece: Ayisha Harris of Chicago, IL; two siblings: LaShaun Harris of Chicago, IL &...
Mr. Willie B Brooks
Nov 12, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and caring wife of 56 years, Helen Brooks; one son: Timothy Jordan of Canton, MS; one daughter: Lyric Strickland of Columbus, MS; four grandchildren: Dontavious Gillespie, Camaria Harris, Jarmichael Jordan, & Timaya Jordan, and also a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Mr. Wl Smith Jr.
Nov 7, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of forty-nine years, Eva Smith, his loving daughter, Teresa (Patrick) Lilley of Fayetteville, GA; two granddaughters: Morgan and Ryleigh Lilley both of Fayetteville, GA; three sisters: Linda (Mark) Madison of Cincinnati, OH, Dorothy Jean Smith of Ackerman, MS, and Margaret Ann Smith of Starkville, MS; one brother: Steve (Leticia)...
Mr. Keifer Bradford
Nov 6, 2021
He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his mother, Helen Brown; a son: Keith Rice; two brothers: Curtis Bradford and Roderick Brown; a sister: Katina Brown of Starkville, MS; four nieces and seven nephews, and also a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
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