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Mrs. Arreda Kaye Spencer

Mrs. Arreda Kaye Spencer

Feb 6, 2021

In her family circle, she leaves to continue the walk of life- a truly devoted HUSBAND who was the polish to her Diamond, that always ensured her desires were met, Bradford Spencer, Sr.; a loving devoted SON, Bradford Spencer, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; a special SON, Capt. Jermaine Jenkins of St. Petersburg, VA; DAUGHTERS: Linda Albarran, Darlene Rhodes both from...

Mrs. Elsie Mae Perkins - Peterson

Mrs. Elsie Mae Perkins - Peterson

Feb 5, 2021

She leaves to cherish her memories; five daughters: Stella Peterson, Gracie Robinson, Helen Peterson, Patricia Peterson, and Elizabeth Deloach; one son, Lucious Peterson all of Starkville, MS; eleven grandchildren; she also leaves a host of great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Wilburn Tate Sr.

Mr. Wilburn Tate Sr.

Feb 1, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories; eight children: Wilburn Tate, Jr., Peggy Tate, Lexie Tate (Faye), Cedrick Tate, Alfranette Tate and Padraic Tate all of Starkville, MS; Alice Hairston (Dennis) of Columbus, MS and Kelvin Tate (Belinda) of Crawford, MS; one sister, Lucille Patrick (Tommy) of Huntsville, AL and two brothers: Roosevelt Tate (Mattie) and Dave Tate, Sr. (Minnie) both...

Mr. Murry Lane

Mr. Murry Lane

Jan 27, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memory; two daughters: Fartilia Lane and Andrea Lane of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Murritta Lane, TytusLane and Alexandria Johns of Starkville, MS; five surrogate children: Telitha Tate, Ida Tate, Fannie Tate, Larry Tate and Judge Tate III all of Starkville, MS; his mother, Fannie M. Brooks of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Loretta Woods of Chicago,...

Reverend Leroy C. Henry Iii

Reverend Leroy C. Henry Iii

Jan 26, 2021

Rev. LeRoy Henry, III was born on October 1, 1952, in New Augusta, Mississippi. He was the eldest of six children born to the union of the late Rev. Dr. LeRoy C. Henry, II and Dora Nell Henry. He confessed Christ as his Savior at an early age in 1968. He spent many years at Mary Magdalene M.B. Church in...

Mr. Dennis Lee Ross

Mr. Dennis Lee Ross

Jan 19, 2021

Left to appreciate the memories and legacy of Dennis’s life: his loving wife, Martha Ross of Maben, MS; his children: Ronald (Christie) Ross of Maben, MS, Teresa (Charles) Morton of Eupora, MS, and Danny (Dede) Ross of Maben, MS. He was the legal guardian of Shandria Bryant of Houston, MS, Shalondria (Ben) Jenkins, and Brittany Bryant of Maben, MS; his...

Msgt(Ret.) George Melvin Mitchell

Msgt(Ret.) George Melvin Mitchell

Jan 14, 2021

His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his wife, Lilla Mitchell; daughters: Anika Perkins (Pete), Monica Mitchell, Pamela Mitchell, and Anita Mitchell; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Velma King.

Mr. Dante Jamar Elliott

Mr. Dante Jamar Elliott

Jan 12, 2021

Dante leaves to cherish his memory; his loving aunt who raised him, Shantell Cannon (Johnny), three sons: Ah'mir Fason, Dante Elliott, Jr., and Amah'jah; two sisters: Shaliyah Smith and Jaliyah Smith; three brothers: Oshea Kemp, Jacques Cannon and Johnny Cannon, Jr. all of Starkville, MS; his grandfathers, Clinton Henderson and Johnny Stewart; his grandmother, Betty Robertson all of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. David Lee Free, Sr.

Mr. David Lee Free, Sr.

Jan 10, 2021

He is survived by his children: Donald Jones of Eupora, MS; David Lee Free, Jr. of Derma, MS; Charles Free of Monroe, LA; Cory Cooper and Tracy L. Williams both of Melbourne, FL; Dewaun Free of Atlanta, GA; Margaret Miller of Woodland, MS; Doris Jones of Starkville, MS and Evelyn Free Holmes of Tupelo, MS; 24 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren;...

Mr. Robert Lee Herd

Mr. Robert Lee Herd

Jan 7, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memories: Devoted Wife of 62 years; Ella Herd of Maben, MS, two sons; Robert (Alma) Herd of Maben, MS, Darren (Amy ) Herd of Batesville, MS, one daughter; Sonja (Myron) Chambers of Memphis, TN, four grandchildren; Kimee Herd, Darren Herd Jr., Jessica (Tajuan) Griffin, Kayla Chambers, two great grandchildren; Haley and Kolson, four sisters; Catherine...

Mr. W.T. Brown Sr.

Mr. W.T. Brown Sr.

Jan 3, 2021

He leaves to cherish his memory; six sons: John Brown, Eugene Brown, Willie E. Brown, William Brown, Marrio Brown and W.T. Brown, Jr. all of Artesia, MS; five daughters: Eloise Fulton, Emma L. Brown, Tameka Brown, Amy Brown and Barbara Gilchrist all of Artesia, MS; five brothers: Willie Brown, Jr. of West Point, MS; Johnnie Brown of Crawford, MS; Elmer...

Ms. Jaylon Hope Davis

Ms. Jaylon Hope Davis

Jan 1, 2021

Hope leaves to cherish her memory; her father and mother, Joseph and Lula Davis; a sister, Faith Davis and a brother, J.H. Cailey; her fiance', Mark Bridges; nieces, nephews, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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.

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