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Ms. Amanda Bell Jones
Dec 14, 2020
Amanda leaves to cherish her memories; two brothers: Donald Jones and Robert "Skipper" Cunningham both of Eupora, MS; two sisters: Doris Turner of Starkville, MS; and Patricia Lofton of Maben, MS; four special aunts: Barbara Ward, Vera Townsend both of Starkville, MS; Linda Windrick (Billy) of Eupora, MS; Katherine Williams of Maben, MS; one uncle, Lee Seay of West Point,...
Ms. Ella B. Hamilton
Dec 13, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories, special mother, Callie Glenn Butler; three daughters: Debra McKinney, Daphane (Jessie) Beckum, and Kimmy McKinney; three sons: Stanley McKinney, Cedric Ferguson, Michael McKinney; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.
Ms. Porsha Burton
Dec 11, 2020
Porsha is survived by her father, Roger Lee Burton of Starkville, MS; sisters: Jacqueline Miles Tate of Starkville, MS; Gwendolyn Miles Wages of Tupelo, MS; and Patrica Burton Foster of Erlanger, KY.
Mr. Willie Earl Johnson
Dec 6, 2020
He leaves to cherish a loving wife, Verlene Johnson; four daughters: Vicky White Wallick, Ronald Walter, Rona Ann Walter, and Ora Ware; two sons: Walter Collins and Charles Walter; three stepdaughters: Keisha (Greggory) Warren, Sharon (Tommy) Jordan, Likim Jordan all of Starkville, MS; two stepsons: LaMarcus Jordan and Derrick Jordan of Starkville, MS; 24 grandchildren and 3 great grands; one...
Mr. Donald Gandy
Dec 4, 2020
Brother Gandy leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Karen Gandy; his daughters: Kasheena Gandy- Naylor (Carlos) of Houston, TX; Destiny Jones of Atlanta GA; his sister, Sandy Skinner of Starkville, MS; Grandchildren: Westin Jones, Kadin Roberts, Milan Mobley, Alonna King; Two nephews: Wilton Skinner, Jeremy Skinner and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Luease Willis - White
Dec 3, 2020
Luease leaves to cherish her memory; two daughters: Erma Jordan (Donnie) of Ackerman, MS; Victoria Willis-Bohannon of Redford, MI; one son, Alvin Willis (Gwendolyn) of Sturgis, MS; two sisters: Mattie Bell Eiland of Louisville, MS; and Annie Lee Eiland of East Saint Louis, IL; one son-in-law, Marvin Ward of Detroit, MI; one sister-in-law, Lugusta Yarbrough of Louisville, MS; two granddaughters:...
Mrs. Yolanda Denise Bishop
Dec 3, 2020
Yolanda is survived by her husband, Tony; her five children: Tony, Jr. (TeAja), Ashley, Matthew, Jaloni, and Omarri; her mother, Juanita; her two sisters; Anita (Steven) and Donna(Camacho); two sister-in-laws, Toya and Kimberly; four nieces, five nephews, one great nephew, one great niece, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Michael Rashad Page
Nov 25, 2020
Michael is survived by his wife, Vanessa Page and daughter, Lily Rose both of Saltillo, MS; his grandparents, Linda Page and Arthur Jenkins, Sr.; his brothers: Marcus Page, Trenton Page and Demetrius Plair; sisters, Lasondra Page and Keyanna Page; four aunts: Sharon Page, Mary page, Cheyenne Jenkins and Racine Jenkins; three uncles: Ricky Jenkins, Arthur Jenkins, Jr. and Theo Jenkins...
Mrs. Hattie Pearl Young - Lewis
Nov 21, 2020
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: one daughter: Yolanda Renee Lewis; four grandchildren: Christopher Lewis, Gerald Campbell, Kyree Laws and Jazmine Laws; Two sisters: Betty (Jimmy) Sanders and Julia (Ezekiel) Sutton; eleven brothers: John (Linda)Young, Jr., John A. Young, Tommy (Rhonda)Young, Walter (Lena)Young, Robert Young, Joe (Patricia) Young, William Young, Melvin (Cynthia} Young, Charles (Elizabeth) Young, Larry (Linda) Young;...
Mrs. Louise Hicks - Robinson
Nov 20, 2020
She leaves her most precious memories to her husband, Richard; mother, Emma L. Hogan; mother-in-law, Lena B. Hicks; sons: Kennie (Salisha), Kendrick, and Kyle; sisters: Helen Peoples, Sabrina Williams (Toledo, OH), Audery Williams (Stan); Eloise Carter (Union City, GA); Tequila Stallings (Michael); Lenora and Ledora Hogan (Jerry); two brothers, Quincy Stallings (Emma Jean) and Frankie Hogan (Kenashra) (Fayetteville, NC); She...
Mr. Willie Deshun Fulton
Nov 18, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving mother, Magnolia Clark Fulton; one sister, Natasha Fulton-Bolton (Tommy); two nieces: Ke'Asha A. Spearman and La'Glorian Jordan; two nephews: Cornelius J. Hendrix and La'Dorion Jordan; six aunts, two uncles, three great aunts, six God brothers, one God sister, a special brother and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Willie Lee Kelly, Sr.
Nov 17, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Ella Mae Kelly; two sons, Willie Kelly, Jr. and Stanley Kelly (Annie) of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Tina Holliday (Rodney) of Starkville, MS, Janet Hill (Christopher) of Starkville, MS, and Janice Kelly of Birmingham, AL; two brothers, Walter Kelly (Lucy) and James Willie Kelly; five sisters: Dorothy Ware, Barbara Davis (John), Helen...
Ms. Betty Joyce Poe
Nov 17, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; sister, Brenda Jean Tipton of Jackson, MS; brothers: Robert Henry and Larry Tipton (Minister Marcella J.) both of Starkville, MS; niece, Cynthia Thompson (Earl) of Tuscaloosa, AL; nephews: Larry M. Tipton and Minister Theodis L. Tipton (Rochelle); great nephew, Adrien J. Thompson; great nieces: Laiah J. Thompson and Raine M. Tipton; other relatives and...
Ms. Ruby Lee Bruce
Nov 15, 2020
Ruby is survived by her three children: Johnny Williams of Maben, MS, Yolanda “Ms. Piggy” Bruce Clayton (Charles) of Houston, TX, and Clorisa Bruce of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren - Tiffany Jones, Johnny Jones, Nicholas Williams, Chloe Ryan, Caydence Bruce, and Zachary Pinkney; five great grandchildren-Jaden Williams, Colton Williams, Silas Williams, Isiah Jones, and Skylar Jones; two brothers- Eddie Williams...
Ms. Hazel Nell Edwards
Nov 12, 2020
Hazel leaves to cherish her precious memories; husband, Aaron J. Edwards of West Point, MS; two daughters: Vonda Knight (Michael) and Sonia G. Edwards; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ophelia Stallings
Nov 10, 2020
After relocating to St. Louis, MO she joined Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church where she faithfully served as a member of the Mass and Senior choir, Supervisor of the Youth Choir, President of the Building Fund, and devoted Mother of E.M.B. Mother’s Board. Ophelia was a pillar of her community known for her witty charm and infectious personality. Her mission was...
Ms. Michella Spencer
Nov 8, 2020
She leaves to cherish her precious memories; a loving mother, Katie L. Smith; son, Jarques Madison; two daughters: Xaviera Spencer and Quenesha Fulton; one granddaughter, Kamiyah Robertson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Carrie Mae Stevenson
Nov 7, 2020
Mother Stevenson leaves to cherish her memories; her son, Pastor Robert L. Stevenson, Sr. (Vivian); her sisters: Hattie B. McMullen of Ackerman, MS; Willie Mae Beard of Cleveland, OH; and brother, Shannon McMullen, Jr. of Ackerman, MS; her grandchildren and great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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