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Ms. Porsha Burton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ms. Patricia Hudson Smith

Ms. Patricia Hudson Smith

Nov 3, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memories; daughters, Tamela Henderson and Natrosalyn Henderson of McComb, MS; sons, Reginald Henderson (Celeste) of Riverview, FL; and Mark Henderson of Delray Beach, FL; stepdaughter, Melony Horton (Kempton) of Jackson, MS; grandchildren: Gregory Butler, Chakevia Erving (Gredarrius), Deion Henderson, Patrick Dillon (Heather), Javian Henderson, Kaliah Henderson, Ja-Sara Jackson; great-grandchildren: Tamiah Butler, Taliyah White, Taylin Erving,...

Mrs. Norma Jean Carter - Woods

Mrs. Norma Jean Carter - Woods

Nov 1, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memory; her husband, Billie W. Woods of Starkville, MS; two children, Rachel Sharp of Starkville, MS; and Willie (Talisha) Woods of Starkville, MS; one step-son, Billie (Angie) Woods of Savannah, GA; ten grandchildren: Rebecca (Antonio) Neely, Tanya Avery, Damarcus Avery, Lakeshia Avery, Lisa Avery, Billie Blackwood, Charletta McDowell, Genesis Woods, Genise Woods, and Desmond Woods....

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