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Mrs. Reather Mae Fox

Mrs. Reather Mae Fox

Oct 2, 2025

Mrs. Reather M. Fox leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Mrs. Ella M. Braden (Joseph Braden) of Jackson, MS; granddaughter, Stacey Foxx (Starkville, MS), great grandsons, Austin Foxx (Dayton, OH) and Gabriel Foxx (Starkville, MS) great God daughter, Nikki Pegues (Starkville, MS) , great, great God son, Amir McCleon (Starkville, MS), great niece, Ms. Felicia Jett (Atlanta, GA), great...

Mr. Robert Lee Neal Jr.

Mr. Robert Lee Neal Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and caring wife, Vadrekies Neal; one son, Revon Neal; two grandchildren, Reign and Re'mir of Texas; one stepdaughter and stepson, Kyla Jenkins and Reginald Phillips both of Starkville, MS; siblings, Vernon Riley (Allison), Andre Riley, Christopher Riley, Marquita Spencer, Shannon Thompson, Melvin Spencer, Robert Wicks, Lawan Lucious, Taquann Lucious, Micheal Lucious; ten...

Mrs. Ruth Bush Rice

Mrs. Ruth Bush Rice

Sep 23, 2025

She leaves behind to cherish her memories: her loving husband of 27 years, Tommie Lee Rice Sr. of Starkville, MS; her mother, Sarah P. Outlaw-Bush of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Annie (Stanley) Kelly of Starkville, MS; two sons, Dentavies (Brianna) Bush and Tommie Jr.; thirteen siblings: Mary (Willie), Elizabeth, Annie, Dorothy (Jim), Samuel (Karen), Roxanne, Teresa of Starkville, MS; Emily...

Ms. Carissa Yolanda Hendrix

Ms. Carissa Yolanda Hendrix

Sep 22, 2025

Carissa’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Carissa leaves to cherish her sweet memories, her parents, James Hendrix II and Reverend Alberta Hendrix; one daughter, Teyairra NaShae Hendrix; one son, Tyler Jamal Hendrix; one special nephew, Evan La’Jacob Addison; one sister, Devonia Yolanthe Addison; one brother, James Walter Hendrix III; one brother-in-law,...

Mrs. Annie Bell Ware

Mrs. Annie Bell Ware

Sep 21, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, a very special bond was with her nephew, Roger Ridley Jr., nieces and nephews: Mary (Robert) Williams, Shaddy Bell (Henry) Vinson, Lelia Dale Harris, Roy Frank Montgomery, Patricia Shed, Wendell Flowers, Milton Flowers, Steven (Diana) Flowers, Harold Flowers, Shirley Ann Flowers (Muhammad), a host of great nieces and great nephews as well as great-great...

Ms. Gracie B Poe

Ms. Gracie B Poe

Sep 19, 2025

Gracie leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Verneda (Bobby) Scales, Lora Ann Poe, and Melinda L. Poe and her son, Darrel (Brenda) Poe, all of Starkville, MS. She was blessed with six grandchildren: Allie (Zekiel) Boyd of Fairburn, GA; Gywanda Scales, Ivy Rice, Kevin (Yasmine) Poe, and Aadien Davis, all of Starkville, MS; Shanquea Isaac of Nashville, TN; and...

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Doss

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Doss

Sep 4, 2025

Elizabeth Doss leaves many precious memories to be cherished by her four children whom she loved dearly: Frances Williams (Nathaniel), Donnette Armstead (Leroy), Donnell Doss (Ladonna), Vashon Ford (Lewis); four sisters: Maxine Fields-Sargent, Ethel McCoy, Mildred Lee, and Allie Hunter; two brothers: Willie Doss (longtime friend Linda) and Roger Doss (Essie). She also leaves 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and...

Mrs. Eloise B Jackson

Mrs. Eloise B Jackson

Aug 31, 2025

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, two children, Willie Glenn Jackson and Vanessa Jackson both of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Antonio Bardwell, Jatraven Evans, and Shunta Jackson; seven great grandchildren: Kharlie Bardwell, Colsyn Bardwell, Aubrene Farmer, Carsen Evans, Aubree Erby, Malik Hart, and Tykia Poe; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Jackson of Starkville, MS; three sisters-in-law, Emma Jean Patterson, Diana Harris...

Mr. Elex Lowery Jr.

Mr. Elex Lowery Jr.

Aug 31, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Elex Lowery, Sr. and Sarah Smith; three brothers, JaMicheal Lowery, Elex Sir Walter Lowery, and Gregory Lowery all of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Khloe Ellis and Kaitlyn Gandy and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Derrick Lamar Scott

Mr. Derrick Lamar Scott

Aug 27, 2025

Derrick is the youngest of six brothers, Vincent L Scott Jr. of Ohio: Patrick Scott of Indiana Anthony (Lisa) Scott of Minnesota: James (Candance) Isaacs of South Carolina, Stanley (April) Isaacs of Texas; five sisters, Rochelle (Kenny) Scott-Mundy of Indiana Tawanda (Kandi) Isaacs of Missouri TaMar Michelle Rich (William) Illinois, Triveta A.Scott and Lashandra D. Scott of Mississippi. He leaves...

Ms. Joann Johnson

Ms. Joann Johnson

Aug 26, 2025

She is survived by her cherished daughter, Debbie Johnson, and her son, Mondraco Johnson, who will carry forward her legacy of love and kindness. JoAnn is also remembered by her sister, Shirley Johnson (Rudolph Crusoe), along with five dear grandchildren: LeVertuis Johnson, Alexis Henderson, Harmoniee Johnson, Hannah Johnson, and Hakeem Johnson. Additionally, she is blessed with seven great-grandchildren, along with...

Baby Boy Demarri La'Shon Mosley

Baby Boy Demarri La'Shon Mosley

Aug 23, 2025

Demarri Leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Dasha Cooperwood; Godmother, Juanita Cooperwood; his father, Mardarius Mosley; brother and sister: Ma'Loni Mosely & Mardarius Mosely Jr; his grandmothers: Kim Cooperwood & Leca Bell; great grandmother, Mamie Cooperwood; his grandfather, Dewayne Mosley; his aunt, Lashonna Bell; his uncles: Jalon Cooperwood, Tron Bell, & Duke Bean and a host of cousins who...

Mr. Christopher Bernard Jenkins

Mr. Christopher Bernard Jenkins

Aug 22, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his three beloved children: Mikel Williams, Christopher Jenkins Jr., and Jaidyn Brownlee. He is also survived by his devoted mother, Ella Jenkins; his siblings Delilah Outlaw (Delisha), Darcy Solomon, and Andrew Jenkins; a significant other, Shaunda Smith, along with a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear friends who will forever remember his spirit,...

Mr. Jerry Travelle Bishop

Mr. Jerry Travelle Bishop

Aug 22, 2025

JERRY IS SURVIVED BY HIS MOTHER, TERESA BISHOP FOSTER AND FATHER J.T. POE, JR. HE ALSO LEAVES THREE CHILDREN TO CHERISH HIS MEMORIES: SORIAH BISHOP OF HORN LAKE, MS; JALYN WALLER OF ATHENS, GA; NYLA BISHOP OF STARKVILLE, MS; ONE GRANDCHILD AIISE R. POSEY OF HORN LAKE, MS; FOUR SIBLINGS: MARTAVIUS FOSTER OF DENVER, CO; LATAWNYA WILLIAMS OF STARKVILLE, MS;...

Mr. Frank Jones

Mr. Frank Jones

Aug 20, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Virginia R. Jones of West Point, MS; two sons, Avis Robinson and Bernandez Dale of West Point, MS; three daughters, Chantee (Nico) Harris of Brandon, MS; Keyonna (Kenny) Young and Lakaysha Jones of Starkville, MS; three brothers, James L. Jones, Curtis L. Jones both of Starkville, MS; and Clarence Jones of...

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