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Mrs. Inez Vaughn Allen
Oct 26, 2020
Mrs. Allen was a retired social worker from Prairie Opportunity, Inc., Starkville, Mississippi. She was a member of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Allen is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie James Vaughn, Sr. and Judy Billups Vaughn; stepmother, L.A. Vaughn. She was married for 75 years to the late Roy Allen of Starkville. She is survived by...
Spc. David Lee Gillette
Oct 26, 2020
David was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 1st Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade, as a scout for F troop attached to Task Force 2nd Battalion 2nd Infantry in Operation Al-Fajr in Fallujah, and elsewhere in Iraq from April 2004 through March 2005. F troop was awarded the Valorous Unit citation for their service. Born in California, he was...
Deonte Marqueze Lawston
Oct 25, 2020
He is survived by his mother, Shenitra Lawston; his father, James Suell both of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Dru and Bryson Lawston both of Starkville, MS; Tyriq Scott of Salado, TX; his grandmothers, Patricia Lawston and Joyce Suell both of Starkville, MS;
Rev. Dr. Ivory Lee Mcdaniel
Oct 21, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Centralia Elaine Carter-McDaniel; daughter, TaSonya Green both of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Willie McDaniel of Pontiac, MI; Robert McDaniel (Gwendolyn) of Bauxite, Arkansas; Samuel McDaniel of Anchorage, AK; Leon Noble (Angelia) of Atlanta, GA; Karlos Noble of Pontiac, MI; two sisters: Esther McDaniel of Southfield, MI; Erma Woods (Darryl) of Novi, MI;...
Mrs. Gracy Neely-Tolbert
Oct 21, 2020
Her memory and love will be cherished by her husband, Clinton D. Tolbert; daughter, Tamiko Neely; grandchildren: Terrance D. Neely, Jr., Tieler D. Neely, and Hannah Walker; step-grandchildren: Michael, Shai'Anne, Abigail and Zionne; brother, Eddie Wayne Neely; sisters: Hilda Neely, Helen Neely and Carol Neely; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ronald "Gotti" Grayer
Oct 20, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories; his mothers, Roxane Sparks and Cassandra (Frederick) Neely both of Starkville, MS; his father, Ronnie Grayer of Starkville, MS; one grandfather, Joseph Harris of Starkville, Ms; one daughter, Kaislynn Grayer of Starkville, MS; one son, Chasten Grayer of Starkville, MS; one brother, Tyler Grayer of Starkville, MS; two sisters, Tralushus Jones and Ronneishaya Grayer...
Mr. Tom Porter Epps
Oct 13, 2020
Tom leaves his good name and legacy with his wife: Sallie, his daughters: LaTanya and Nicole: his grandsons: Sharvin and Elijah; his brothers: John (Dorothy) Harris, Joe (Eunice) Pool, and Mike Jones of West Point, MS; his sisters: Mary (Arthur) Everson, Mattie (Norman) Jamison of West Point, MS, Inell Melton of Chicago IL; brother-in-law: David (Bernice)Wilson of Racine, WI; sisters-in-law:...
Ms. Tracy Dionne Ware
Oct 13, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; two daughters, KeyAndria Lillie Dionne Ware and G'Nyia LeeAnn Herscher; her mother, Willie Mae Colquitt (Stanley; sister, Karen Ware and a grandson, Jermaine Valdez Smith, Jr.
Ms. Courtney Lasonya Rice
Oct 12, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; her daughter, Alexandria L. Rice; her mother, Ms. Addie M. Rice of Starkville, MS and her father, Mr. Ansel O. Russell of Holly Springs, MS; siblings; Tavedia, Dancell, Danyell, Robert, Lela, Jalen, Rachel, and Jr.; five aunts: Lauren Davis, Catherine Minor, Dora Powers, Dianne Lanier and Alma Williams all of Starkville, MS and uncle,...
Mr. Patrick Leon Reves
Oct 12, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife of 29 years, Tonya Nichelle Reves; their children, Jeremy Vantrel Reves and Kiesha (Anthony) Ifeacho Reves; his beloved granddaughter, Novalie Olaedo Ifeacho all of San Antonio, TX; a wonderful mother, Stella Mae Swims Reves, of McCarley, MS; two sisters, Patricia Reves of McCarley, MS and Michelle Reves of Saltillo, MS; His...
Mrs. Rosa B. Tabb
Oct 12, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; four daughters: Shirley Lucious, Barbara Reese, Vicky Harris, Sharon Harris; seven sons: Troy Tabb, Andree Tabb, Russell Tabb, Hal Tabb, Douglas Tabb, Stacy Tabb and Marvell Tabb; a sister, Lucille Patrick; her brothers: Wilbur Tate, Sr., Dave Tate, Sr., and Roosevelt Tate. 33 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 8 great, great grandchildren.
Baby Jaqwan Leon Bell
Sep 30, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Tarigka Bell and his father, Jeremiah Henderson; sister, Gar’Monie Smith and brother, Germen Roberts; maternal grandparents, Tracy Catledge and Christopher Bell; paternal grandparents, Leon and Tonya Jefferson; paternal great grandmother, Doris Jefferson; six aunts: Sanquanette Galloway (Christopher), Miyshia Johnson, Kiara Henderson, Brittany Harris, Aleaha Harris and Kiara Henderson; four uncles: Letiago Catledge,...
Mrs. Annie Eva Austin - Nicks
Sep 26, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; one son, David Lee Patrick, (Marguerite); six grandchildren: Tommy J. Patrick (Lucille), Jacqueline, David Lee, Jr.(Marjorie), Larry, Anthony (Karen), Jennifer; one grandson, Jeffery preceded her in death; 17 great grands, 25 great, great grands, and four great, great, great grands; other relatives and friends.
Mr. Fred Johnson Jr.
Sep 23, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter, Jacqueline S. Johnson; one step son, Walter James (Sandra) Hollingshed both of Starkville, MS. Four brothers; Charles (Juanita) Johnson of Starkville, MS; Stanley Vaughn (Ann) Smith of Jackson, MS; Efrom (Melissa) Johnson of Westminster, CO; John Allen Johnson of North Carolina, MS; four grandchildren: Shaquilla Johnson, Shakeeda Johnson, Elijah Johnson and Walter...
Mr. Freddie James Mckinney
Sep 23, 2020
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: daughter, Jacqueline Johnson, son, Joachim (Melissa) McKinney, and daughter, Jerrlon (Raymond) Shelton. Five grandchildren: Apollonia, Dakota, Braxton, Bryson, and Kathryn. Two great-grandchildren: Carmelo and Navayah. Five sisters: Francis Johnson, Bertha Hudson, Izola Price, Shirley (Arthur) Williams, and Mamie Young.; One brother, Robert Quinn. He also leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews,...
Mr. Tommie Lee Scales
Sep 21, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memories; five children: Tina Scales of Charleston, SC; Darrin Scales (Rosalind), Stephanie Scales, Synetra Wilson (Michael) and Donnie Scales (Keva) all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Bobby Scales, Jimmy Young, and Jody Young, Jr. all of Starkville, MS; six sisters: Aldonia Johnson, Martha Scales, Mary Young, Cali Gibson all of Starkville, MS; Ullie Prejean, Rosie...
Ms. Anita Lindsey Bush
Sep 20, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; a daughter, Jaqueline Fair; three sons: Quo-vadis Lindsey, Octavious Logan, and Marlon Fair, Jr.; her father, Ernest Jefferson, Jr.; eight sisters: Charlette Lindsey Smith (Mike), Dequila Lindsey, Angela Lindsey Rogers (Demetreius), Nissa Douglas, Sharon Douglas, Shonda Douglas, Joy Jefferson and Courtney Young (Erik); two brothers, Harishma Johnson (Cynthia) and Charlie Dell Douglas (Tricia); five...
Mr. Curtis Johnson Jr.
Sep 14, 2020
He leaves to cherish his memory, his Mother, Mercedes White (James); Father, Curtis Johnson, Sr. (Gean); his fiancé, Rosalyn Bolling; two sons, Jayden Johnson III, Kashton Johnson; two daughters, Tamara Johnson and Monae’ Lee; two bonus daughters, Aaliyah and Emani. Sisters: Norieko Lucious (Nelson), Janice Spiller, Rochquel Jenkins (Carlos), Deravia Gandy (Leroy), Pamela Thomas and Chardey Austin. Brothers: Johnny Johnson,...
Ms. Emma Lee Rice
Sep 12, 2020
She leaves many loving memories to be cherished by her five children; two sons, Dennis Spruell (Shanetta) and Lewayne Spruell (Priscilla) both of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Emily Reynolds (Clifford) of Columbus, MS, Anita Brown, and Aries Spruell both of Starkville, MS; eight step-children: Patricia Rice and Christie Rice both of Charlotte, NC; Teresa Foster, Daphne Lee (Johnnie), Hazel Ingram,...
Ms. Bernice "Bean" Brown
Sep 6, 2020
She leaves to cherish her memories; six sisters: Louise Cunningham of Starkville, MS; Margie Nell Brown, Kassie Mae Carter (Richard) of Greenwood, MS; Alice Faye Robinson (Ronnie), Lillian "Emma" Kimbrough of Reform, MS and Bonnie Kate Brown of Ackerman, MS; three brothers: Henry Lee Brown (Barbara) of Reform, MS; Kenneth Brown of Ackerman, MS; and Clyde Brown, Jr. of Louisville,...
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