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Ms. Claraice Riley
Feb 28, 2021
She leaves the cherish her memories her companion, Jimmy Hudson, Starkville, MS; five sons: Cap Riley III, Deundra Riley, Willie B. Riley, Charles Riley all of Starkville, MS, James Earl Riley (Teresa) of Chatsworth, GA; three daughters: LaDonna Riley of Starkville, MS, Angie Riley and Mary Ann Riley of Meridian, MS; one brother, Arthur Davis (Mary) of Starkville, MS; one...
Ms. Alice Barnes
Feb 27, 2021
She was a wonderful mother to Barry (Amy), Tyrone, Katie (Levi), Alvin (Amanda), Abbie (deceased), Carolyn (Marcus), Calvin (Tracy), Evon (deceased), and Donna. She was the world’s greatest grandmother to Torrian, Marcus Jr., Charlotte, Miranda, Kaitlyn, Elsie, Vincent, Davalyn, Myron, Alexia, Alex, Aaron, Amber, Danielle and Allison. She was the world’s greatest great-grandmother to Caidon, Caisdon, Csevin, Morgan, Kameron, Kinsley...
Mr. John H. Harris Jr.
Feb 22, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memories his children: Brenda Malone, Barbara (Mark) Ellis, Vanessa Mondest, Phyllis (Victor) Arnold, Charlene Rice, Mary Campbell, Rhonda ( Keith) Manuel, Johnny (Cynthia) Harris, Fred Rice, and Herbert (Helen) Rice. John also leaves behind his siblings: Betty Martin, Ethel Harris, and Lucille (Charles) Thompson; sisters-in-law: Ann Harris, Hazel Harris, Nancy Ann Elliott, Eddie May (Bruce)...
Ms. Lula Mae Williams
Feb 20, 2021
"Granny", as she was affectionately called, leaves to cherish her memories; her children: Harold "Butch" Williams of East Orange, NJ; Peggy Williams-Jones, and Vickey L. Williams of Starkville, MS and John Wayne Williams of Chicago, IL; 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 11 great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Angie Ruth Clark
Feb 16, 2021
She was the daughter of the late Mr. James Howard and the late Ruthie Mae Gamble born in Webster County. She departed from this earthly arena leaving behind a huge hole that will never be filled in the hearts of all those who loved her. She is now resting with the Heavenly host. She confessed Christ at an early age...
Mr. Leander Wade Outlaw
Feb 15, 2021
Leander leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife, Vanessa Outlaw of Starkville, MS; one son, Isaiah Shields of TX; three step-children: Marcus Bush, Sr., Tiffanie Jefferson both of Starkville, MS; and Jenirro Bush of Des Moines, IA; nine grandchildren; five sisters: Geneva Gillispie, Ella Rogers, Rosie Outlaw, Gwendolyn Jordan all of Starkville, MS; and Linda Smith of Jackson, MS;...
Mr. Otis Lee Gibson
Feb 14, 2021
He leaves to cherish his memory; three daughters: Trinea (Percy) Washington of Canton, MS; Jennifer Gibson, and Courtney Sherman both of Starkville, MS; three sons: Timothy (Peggy) Macon, Christopher Gibson, and Jarrad Gibson; his father, Archie (Delois) Gibson; four sisters: Juliaphine Self, Wilma (Russell) Madison, Elaine Cooperwood, and Carlene (Lionel) Carter; and one brother, Randy (Lydia) Gibson, all of Starkville,...
Dr. George Pinchuk
Feb 14, 2021
Dr. George Pinchuk, Professor Emeritus of Mississippi State University for Women, passed away Sunday February 14, 2021 in the arms of his loving wife and daughter. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1957, Dr. Pinchuk received an M.D. from Kyiv Medical University and a doctorate in the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR in Moscow. In 1990, he emigrated to...
Mrs. Jannie Dell Mckeown - Rodgis
Feb 10, 2021
She leaves nine children to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy: Geraldine Shields of Oklahoma City, Ok; Eyvonne (Paris) Swanigan of Lousiville, MS; Arthur(Mary) Rogers of Sturgis, MS; Belinda Rogers of Sturgis, MS; Andrew (Belinda) Rogers Jr. of Jackson, MS; Canos Rogers of Oklahoma City, OK; Edna Matthews of Oklahoma City, Ok; John Rogers of Flint, MI; and...
Mrs. Martha Jean Ross
Feb 9, 2021
Her beautiful spirit will forever be cherished and appreciated by her children: Ronald (Christie) Ross of Maben, MS; Teresa (Charles) Morton of Eupora, MS; Danny (DeDe) Ross of Maben, MS. She was the legal guardian of Shandria Bryant of Houston, MS; Shalondria (Ben) Jenkins and Brittany Bryant of Maben, MS. Her memories will also be treasured by her sisters: Martha...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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;...
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