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Mr. Charles R. Jordan

Mr. Charles R. Jordan

Jan 1, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving children: Latoya Weaver, Nitieka Jordan and Charolette “Ronell” Anderson all of Starkville, MS; a special son, Marquis Jordan (grandson); five sisters: Eula Addison, Alberta Yarbrough (George), Juretha Williams (C.B.), Syslee Jordan and Vera Jordan; four brothers: C.L. Jordan (Hattie), Norris Jordan, Willie C. Jordan (Shirley), and Bobbie Jordan; five grandchildren, three great...

Mrs. Rena Mae Rogers

Mrs. Rena Mae Rogers

Dec 31, 2020

Rena Mae Rogers was born on September 17, 1937 in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Wesley and Hattie Dell Plair. Rena was the second oldest of six children (Linda Boyd-Hayes, Elaine Weeden, the late Willie Louis Banks, Aaron Plain, and the late John Welsey Plair). Rena attended Henderson High School where she was very active in playing basketball, softball, running...

Mrs. Marva Faye Clark

Mrs. Marva Faye Clark

Dec 29, 2020

Marva leaves to cherish her memory; her husband of 22 years, Julius Clark. Marva was a loving, attentive mother to her sons: Antonio V. Jenkins and Rev. Demarion D. Jenkins and daughter: Ravin M. Clark. To her grandsons Elisha V. and Isaiah L. Jenkins, her sister, Cassandra and brother, Terrance Jenkins, Marva loved her family and she also leaves to...

Ms. Kathy Anne Rush - Barnett

Ms. Kathy Anne Rush - Barnett

Dec 28, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memory; her husband, Chad Byrd of Kenner, LA; two daughters: LaMildred Rush of Starkville, MS; Jasmine Barnett of Aberdeen, MS; two sons: Victor Barnett, Jr. and Richard Jackson of Crawford, MS; her mother, Dorothy J. Rush of Maben, MS; four brothers: Bobby Shed, Frank Rush, Jr., and Cornelius Rush all of Starkville, MS; and Willie...

Mr. Leonard Ware

Mr. Leonard Ware

Dec 28, 2020

He is survived by his wife, Roxine Ware, two daughters, Jessica Ware and Santrice Brown (Maurice), his siblings: Lamar Ware (Gwen), Thomas Ware (Charlotte), Ella Lindsey, Myrtle Hampton, Anna Manning, Shyrl Tillman, Arelene Simmons (Randolph), Rita Robinson (Donald); and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and special friends.

Mr. Jaderrian Malik "Lucky" Bush

Mr. Jaderrian Malik "Lucky" Bush

Dec 27, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother, Tequila Bush Henderson and his father, Michael Hamilton; five sisters: Shanteria Hamilton, Latesha Elliott both of Starkville, MS; Mikayla Hamilton, Deanna Hamilton and Aniya Hamilton all of Fort Worth, TX; one brother, Michael Hamilton, Jr. of Forth Worth, TX; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ms. Marchania Harris

Ms. Marchania Harris

Dec 24, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Deborah Clay, Cynthia Monroe, Vernita Winn, Patricia Scott, and Brenda Williams; her siblings: Betty Martin, Delois Harris, Lucille Thompson, and John Harris; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ms. Emma Mae Stallings

Ms. Emma Mae Stallings

Dec 24, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Steven Stallings and Pamela F. Gant; four grandchildren: Trenay (Larry) Hawkins, Taylor Gant, Christopher Govan and Chase Gant; six sisters: Mattie Thomas, Hattie (C.L.) Jordan, Greenella Fox, Aretha Chandler, Annie Mary Williams and Shirley Williams; three brothers: Willie B. (Joann) Townsel, Alfonzia (Gloria) Townsel and Edward (Dorothy) Townsel; and a host of...

Mrs. Barbie Lynn Mcdowell

Mrs. Barbie Lynn Mcdowell

Dec 22, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Joseph; her sons, Tremechie (LaShonda), Geojuan (Dana), Joseph, Cameron; her daughters: Tiffany, Terceira, and Leviticus (Durell); her sisters, Eddie Mae Sillimon, Jackie Randle, Lakiesha Hicks; her brother, Calvin Hicks (Sharon); and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Walter Young Jr.

Mr. Walter Young Jr.

Dec 21, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted companion, Mildred Sudduth; two daughters, Sharon Warren and Tiesha Robinson; three sons: Walter Sudduth (Magnolia), Brandon Sudduth and Cory Cannon; two sisters, Mary Franklin (Mikel) and Julan Outlaw (Thomas); four brothers: Edward Young (Ora Dell), Robert Harris, Terry Randle (Phyllis), Walter Young ( Betty); four aunts; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-...

Mr. Horace Sherman

Mr. Horace Sherman

Dec 19, 2020

He is survived by his siblings: Ozzie Sherman, Rosie Dell Lampkin, Ivory Jean Hannah, and Henry Sherman; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Bob Jackson Jr.

Mr. Bob Jackson Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

He is survived by his children: Virginia (Emmitt) Dooley, Bobby C. Jackson, Patricia Jackson, Vickie (Willie) Pope, Carlos Jackson, and Kelvin Harris; one sister: Ada Jackson; one daughter in-law, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Emma A. Randle

Mrs. Emma A. Randle

Dec 18, 2020

Her memories will be cherished by children, grandchildren, great-grand children, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Council of Community Organizations of Oktibbeha County, Inc (COCO) or New Prairie Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Mary Edwards Davis

Mrs. Mary Edwards Davis

Dec 18, 2020

She is survived by her children: Crystal Edwards-Ellis, Rolando Edwards, Miesha Edwards; her sisters: Minnie Brown, Fannie Brown, Odessa Brown, Annie Stark, Zella Devine (Jerry), Helen Edwards, and Beatrice Edwards; and her brothers: R. L. Brown, Robert Brown, Gerald Brown(Kathy) , Nelson Edwards(Renette), Bobby Joe Edwards, Larry Edwards, David Edwards, and Jessie Brown

Mr. Melvin J. Barnes

Mr. Melvin J. Barnes

Dec 15, 2020

He leaves to cherish his everlasting memories his three sons: Michael Anthony Barbour; Taylor James Barnes, and Nicholas James Barnes; one sister, Janette Elise Bishop; one brother, Clifton Boyd Bishop, Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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