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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.

Mr. James Howard Williams

Mr. James Howard Williams

Apr 30, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories; his loving daughter, Ericka (Maurice) Perry; 3 grandchildren: Zuriel, Nyla, and Amena Perry all of Murfreesboro, TN; Four loving sisters: Dorothia Colbert of Chicago, IL; Dalphene (Maurice) Lamb Sr. of Jackson, MS; Celia (Willie) Williams of Starkville, MS; Erika (Kenneth) Goens of Chicago, IL; 2 loving brothers: Eugene (Marvella) Phillips of Jackson, MS and...

Mrs. Victoria Flowers Robinson

Mrs. Victoria Flowers Robinson

Apr 30, 2021

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Powers; her children: LiTora, Jasmin, and Orianna; one grandson, Raylen; siblings: Toeney, Charlie, LaRonda, Steven and Amanda.

Ms. Sandy Ann Skinner

Ms. Sandy Ann Skinner

Apr 25, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories; her two sons: Wilton Skinner (Tuesdai) of Norfolk, VA; and Jeremy Skinner (Tatiana) of Starkville, MS; sister-in-law, Karen Gandy; niece, Kasheena Gandy-Naylor (Carlos); great nephews, Westin and Kadin; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Mr. Richard D.  "Pella" Robinson Sr.

Mr. Richard D. "Pella" Robinson Sr.

Apr 21, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Annie Ruth Robinson of Starkville, MS; his children: Richard Robinson of Meridian, MS; Tarius Jackson of GA; Aleesha Robinson, Brittany Jackson, and Makeele Johnson of Brooksville, MS; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Rosie Lee Thompson

Mrs. Rosie Lee Thompson

Apr 20, 2021

She is survived by her two sons: Charles (Lucille) Thompson and Arthur Thompson both of Starkville, MS; her three grandsons, Charles Thompson, Jr., Lorenzo Thompson, and Raphael Ellis; three great-grandchildren: Gabby Thompson, Ian Thompson, and Ziya Ellis; three sisters, Idonia Fox of Starkville, MS, Harriet Lowes of Madison, MS and Lula Dell Humphery of East St. Louis, IL; three brothers,...

Mr. Jawaune Lee Pearce

Mr. Jawaune Lee Pearce

Apr 15, 2021

JaWaune Lee Pearce was born January, 30, 2004 at the Oktibbeha County Hospital to Mr. Derrick Pearce (Starkville, MS) and Ms. Aneisha Wright (Nashville, TN). He professed a belief in Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Starkville, MS under the leadership of Pastor Charles Brown where he remained a...

Mr. Ike Burnett

Mr. Ike Burnett

Apr 15, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories: daughters: Glenda Childs, Jackqueline Childs, and Sandra Childs all of Starkville, MS; Anissa Burnett of West Point, MS and Tammie (Barrin) Simpson of Keller, Texas; two sons, Stanley Childs of Starkville, MS and Stephen Burnett of West Point, MS; one sister, Eloise Jackson of Starkville, MS; one brother, Kenneth Coleman (Lisa) of West Point,...

Mr. Billie W. Woods

Mr. Billie W. Woods

Apr 14, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories his children: Rachel Sharp of Starkville, MS, Willie (Talisha) Woods of Starkville, MS, and Billie (Angie) Woods of Savannah, GA; 10 grandchildren; siblings: Artillas, Henry, Kenneth, Jessie, Doris, Elizabeth, Betty, and Margaret; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Harvey Ashford

Mr. Harvey Ashford

Apr 14, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Cecelia Ashford of Starkville, MS; a son, Gabriel Ashford (Chanetta) and three grandchildren: Denim, Christian and Roman Ashford all of Geismar, LA; his siblings: Margie Peters, Bertha Bush, Verteen Flowers (Bert Lee), Herman Ashford (Louise) and Ervin Ashford all of Starkville, MS and Shirley Collier (Harvest) of Collierville, TN; his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,...

Mrs. Joyce Bingham Wooten

Mrs. Joyce Bingham Wooten

Apr 12, 2021

She leaves behind to cherish her memories- a loving and devoted husband, Eddie Wooten; daughters: Natalie Wooten, Nicole Wooten (Dewayne), and Mary Wooten; sons: Edward Rice (Lodina), Markiz Wooten, Zachary Goza; sisters: Trina Arrington (Jimmie), Patricia Morgan, Bessie M. Simmons, Ethel M. Watkins, Mary A. Marks, Jo Ann Young, Rebecca A. Fell; brothers: Tonny Bingham (Jean), Robert Bingham (Cassandra), Willie...

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