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Mrs. Gracy Neely-Tolbert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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,...

Mr. Paul Vines

Mr. Paul Vines

Sep 4, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Alma L. Vines; six sisters: Penny McGee, Lisa Vines, Peggy Bevill, Gwendolyn Howell all of Starkville, Mississippi; Flora D. Akins of St. Louis, Missouri; Norris Elaine Robinson (Gregory) of Boston, Massachusetts; One Brother: Joe L. Jones (Teresa) of Starkville, Mississippi.

Mrs. Valarie Harris - Pierce

Mrs. Valarie Harris - Pierce

Sep 1, 2020

Valarie leaves to cherish her loving memories: a husband, Melvin Pierce of Una, MS; 5 children, Tommy Lawrence of Starkville, MS; Alisha Brown (Demarrio) of Starkville, MS; Charles Lawrence (Rashanda) of Atlanta, GA; Fallon Brown (Tytus) of Starkville, MS; Adrian Harris (Marrika) of Starkville,MS; six siblings: Faye Benjamin and Wallace Lawrence both of Starkville, MS; Connie Leon (Leon) of San...

Mr. Earl Rice

Mr. Earl Rice

Aug 31, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories; two sons: James Earl Logan of Detroit, MI and Tommy Earl Rice (Sapphira) of Evanston, IL; nine step-children; five grandchildren; two sisters: Amelia Rice of Starkville, MS and Mary Malone (Charlie) of Brooksville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Latasha "Rose" Hollingshed

Ms. Latasha "Rose" Hollingshed

Aug 27, 2020

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her daughter, Dorian Janiyah Plair of Starkville, MS; her mother, Dolly Hollingshed of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Cathy Hollingshed of Tupelo, MS; Annie (Timothy) Lee of Nettleton, MS; and Bertha Hollingshed of Houston, TX; one brother, James (Linda) Hollingshed, Jr. of Tuscaloosa, AL; one nephew, Demarcus LeUndre’ Rogers of Houston, TX; four nieces:...

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