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Mrs. Nettie Lee Davis

Mrs. Nettie Lee Davis

Jul 7, 2021

Mrs. Davis leaves to cherish her memories; her mother, Myrtle Sugg; four sons: George Bolton, Lamar Davis (Easha) and Eric Davis of Grand Rapids, MI; and Tommy Bolton (Natasha) of Starkville, MS; brothers: Richard Lee, Leon Gilliam, Jr. (Jennifer), and Robert Gilliam (Peggy); sisters: Sonya Dungey, Teresa Gilliam (Ricky), Tanya McKnight (John), Muriel Smith, Linda Gordon, Sandra Suggs; 15 grandchildren,...

Mrs. Fannie Jefferson Harris

Mrs. Fannie Jefferson Harris

Jul 3, 2021

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; five sons: Earnest Jefferson, Jr. of Tupelo, MS; C.D. Simmons (Lillie) of Starkville, MS; Wayne “Darnell” Jefferson and Kenneth Harris of Starkville, MS; William Harris of Nashville, TN; two daughters: Beneva Hudson (Clark) and Shirley Harris of Starkville, MS; eight children she raised: Zsaquita Dixon (Reginald), Demetry Elliott, Shija Gardner (Waymon), Tanya Cofer...

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Murphy

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Murphy

Jul 3, 2021

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Murphy leaves to cherish her memories; eight children: Curtis Quinn of Alabama, Ruby Moore (Will), Wanda Cole (Charles), Ollie Murphy (Angie), Gary Murphy (Martha) all of Atlanta, GA; Lena Gray (Anderson), Janice Houston both of Sturgis, MS; Michael Murphy (Tiffany) and Jeremy Hill both of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Susie Evans (Thomas), Mary Burden (Charles), and Catherine...

Mrs. Oneida Thomas Bluitt

Mrs. Oneida Thomas Bluitt

Jun 18, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Bobby (Doris) Bluitt of Columbus, MS, Thomas (Jenny) Bluitt of Maben, MS, Betty Bluitt of Horn Lake, MS, Mary Helen Nunn of Evansville, MS, Mary Louise Clark (Otis) of Lebanon, IL, and Bessie Malloy of Bronx, NY; one sister, Essie Cooper of Maben, MS; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives...

Ms. Dezerae Abree Blair

Ms. Dezerae Abree Blair

Jun 15, 2021

Dezerae Abree Blair was born in Starkville, MS on May 9. 1987, to Maurice (Lucille) and the late Tommie A. Blair. At the age of 10, she became a member of Assembly in Jesus Church (AIJC), West Point, MS under the leadership of the late Apostle Betty J. Davis, where she was baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the...

Ms. Arshuntay Desmona Brown

Ms. Arshuntay Desmona Brown

Jun 11, 2021

She leaves to cherish her lasting memory, her mother and best friend, Anita Brown; her father, Jerry Brown; sister, Arshaylian Brown; grandfather, Joe Lee Jones (Teresa); grandmothers, Lue Bertha Brown and Vera Jordan; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.

Mr. Charlie Grady "Mane" Rogers Jr.

Mr. Charlie Grady "Mane" Rogers Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memory, a dedicated and devoted mother, Georgia L. Rogers; two daughters: Vanessa Satterwhite (Sam) and Demetria Berry of Tupelo, MS; one son, Jarvis T. Rogers of Tupelo, MS; three grandsons: Tay Johnson (Snoop), Braylen Berry (Mook), and Jayden Carruthers all of Tupelo, MS; four sisters: Vivian Everson (Manny) of Birmingham, AL; Janette Everett (Greg) of...

Mrs. Lakeshia Georgette Mullins - Thompson

Mrs. Lakeshia Georgette Mullins - Thompson

Jun 6, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories; husband, Lavaunte Thompson; two loving children: Aubrey Thompson and Ashton Thompson all of Starkville, MS; Mother, Georgia Ann Mullins (Charles Hogan); grandmother, Mary Ida Mullins; two sisters: Nicole Johnson (Eddie, Jr.), Taketa Mullins and step-sister, Shanicer Young; seven brothers: Demarko Mullins, Charles Mullins, Jerome Mullins, step-brother, Charles Hogan; Thomas Williams, James Judion, Lance Thompson,...

Mr. Floyd Lee Logan Jr.

Mr. Floyd Lee Logan Jr.

Jun 4, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife, Marlena Logan; five children: two daughters, Lamiracle Logan and Cailtlynn Logan;three sons, Colton Evans, Carter Evans and Chandler Logan; his father, Floyd Lee Logan, Sr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Martha Ann Rice - Vaughn

Mrs. Martha Ann Rice - Vaughn

Jun 3, 2021

Martha Ann Rice was born on May 3, 1924, to the proud and loving parents, James "Buck" Rice and Bessie Ozella Rice in the Hickory Grove community of Oktibbeha County. Bessie was a devoted housewife and James supported their family as a share cropper. Martha was the last of James and Bessie's fourteen children, dying on June 3, 2021 in...

Mrs. Evie Mae Rainer

Mrs. Evie Mae Rainer

Jun 3, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories; her children: Flora Moore, Mitchell Gandy (Michelle) and Mildred Gandy Stallings; eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Mattie Willie Mae Allen "Sis"

Mrs. Mattie Willie Mae Allen "Sis"

Jun 2, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memory; step-son, Philip Allen (Ruth); cousins: Georgia Rush, George Turner, Art Turner, and niece, Barbara Harris.

Kyle Alexander Phillips

Kyle Alexander Phillips

Jun 1, 2021

On December 2, 2004, Vadrikius Williams and Reginald Phillips welcomed a handsome baby boy, Kyle Alexander Phillips. He was best known to many as inquisitive, quiet-natured, and a deep thinker. He was an avid reader, loved board games, and intelligent beyond his years. He was a student at Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. He departed this life, June 1, 2021....

Mr. Hiawatha Harrison

Mr. Hiawatha Harrison

May 28, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories: three sons: Marquet McBride, Dedrick Harrison, Brian “DJ” Harrison, and a daughter, Sylvia Jefferson; five sisters: Arva Young, Georgia Harrison, Janelle Harrison , T. Meschelle (Antonio) Owens, and Robrette (John) Crowder; aunt, Carolyn Egnew; uncle, Sammy Porter; 6 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Harvey Lee Gordon Sr.

Mr. Harvey Lee Gordon Sr.

May 27, 2021

Harvey Gordon, Sr. was born September 24, 1954 in Leland, MS to the late Richard “Pap” Gordon, Sr. and Eliza Harris Gordon. Harvey worked with Arkansas and Mississippi Extension Services 4-H for more than 40 years before retiring. He was a member of New Prairie Grove M. B. Church in Starkville, MS He is survived by his wife, Ruby Taylor...

Master Chief Sam E. Bonner Jr.

Master Chief Sam E. Bonner Jr.

May 18, 2021

He is survived by his only daughter, Katelin K. Bonner; his parents, Rev. Sam and Linda Bonner; his sister, Tenoria Bonner West; his brother, Courtney Bonner Sr. ; his grandmother, Mary Purnell; his mother in-law, Masako Kuwabara, his brother in-laws, Patrick O. West and Yusuke Kuwabara; his sister in-laws, Kanecia Bonner, Mamiko Kuwabara, and Keiko Kuwabara; two nephews, Courtney Bonner...

Mr. Randle Carpenter

Mr. Randle Carpenter

May 15, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Lula Carpenter; one brother, Anthony Carpenter; three sisters: Delois Wilson, Barbara Carpenter, and Sally (Johnny) Brown; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hall

Mrs. Mary Ann Hall

May 4, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Ester (Willie) Perry; one brother, Tom Sam Rice; 6 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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