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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...

Mr. Dossie A. Randle

Mr. Dossie A. Randle

Apr 11, 2021

He is survived by his eight children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all those who loved him.

Mr. Lamarcus A. Brown

Mr. Lamarcus A. Brown

Apr 8, 2021

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his sons: Lamarcus Anthony Brown Jr. of Macon, MS, Devonte Brown, Galvin Lamar Lucious, and Kentavious Robinson all of Starkville, MS; his daughters, Tanyla L. Beckum and Jakeria Davis both of Starkville, MS, his brothers: Henry Brown (Gawanda Brown), Freddie Brown, Kennedy Brown, Jimmy Akins, Jr, Quontavious Staples, Jermi Staples all of Starkville,...

Mrs. Catherine Ross

Mrs. Catherine Ross

Apr 6, 2021

She is survived by her daughters, Kim (Kevin) and Rosalind (Darrin); her grandchildren: Ka’Stacheya, Adonis (Christina), Kaliyah, and Trentis, and her great grandchildren: Keidrian, Trentis Jr, Dakota, and Kishaud, also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and three special friends: Charles (Tank) Banks, Mary (Eve) Graham and Aunia Graham.

Mrs. Mary Francies Bluett

Mrs. Mary Francies Bluett

Apr 4, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories: seven children: Mary Hughes Meyers of Grand Rapids, MI; Henretta Hughes-Butler of Maben, MS; Mary Jane (James) Brownlee and Sharon A. Hughes both of Starkville, MS, Henry Hughes of Grand Rapids, MI, James Curtis Hughes of Maben, MS, and Jamie Lee Hughes of Mathiston, MS; two sisters, Birdie Mae Finner of Las Vegas, NV...

Mr. Joseph Mason

Mr. Joseph Mason

Apr 3, 2021

Left to appreciate the memories and legacy of Joseph's life are his loving wife, Beverly Miller Mason of Starkville, MS; his children: Joseph Orshay Mason of Dallas, TX; Anna M. Molton (Anthony) of Crest Hill, IL; Cory M. Mason (Raven) of Joliet, IL; his sisters: Evelena Drammer, Josephine Hall, and Linda Hall all of California; his brothers: Eugene Hall (Gloria)...

Mrs. Carlene Lopaz Smith

Mrs. Carlene Lopaz Smith

Mar 26, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children: Otis Sydney (Walterine) Jones and Walter Allen (Lee Lee) Smith both of Sturgis, MS, and Carl Samuel Smith of Memphis, TN; two brothers, Gerald (Ann) Alexander of Flint, MI and Tommy Alexander of Silver Springs, MD; one grandchild, Brittany J. Jones of Atlanta, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Mr. James L. Collins Jr.

Mr. James L. Collins Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

James L. Collins Jr. was born August 3, 1956 to the late Goleatha Doss Emerson and James Collins Sr. in Clarksdale. Mississippi. He departed this life on March 18, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. He was 64 years old. James confessed Christ at an early age at Springhill M.B Church, where he served as an active member...

Mrs. Betty Lou Bankhead - Wicks

Mrs. Betty Lou Bankhead - Wicks

Mar 18, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lou (Bankhead) Wicks, was born April 21, 1939 to the late Viola (Hood) and Sylvester Ben Bankhead. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wright Wicks; a brother, Jimmie Bankhead; three sisters: Pearl Bankhead-Warren, Martha Bankhead-Chandler and Mary Bankhead; a grandson, Willie Young Jr., a great grandson, Tre’veon Bluitt, and daughter- in- law, Beatrice Brown Wicks. Betty...

Mrs. Bessie Mae "Momma Bessie" Tate

Mrs. Bessie Mae "Momma Bessie" Tate

Mar 13, 2021

Bessie Mae Tate was born October 26, 1939 to the late Willie Mae Outlaw and Willie Lee Ward. She entered into eternal peace on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in New Orleans, LA. Ms. Tate gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a former member of Saint Mark Church of God In Christ, where she was dedicated...

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