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Mr. Goeffrey Ward Jr.
Jul 1, 2020
He is survived by his daughters: Deidre Ward, Shanta Ward-Brown (David-deceased); his sons: Goeffrey Alexander Ward and Quantrell Ward (Tye); his sisters, Betty J. Ashford (Henry) and Debra Ward; his brothers: Winfred L. Ward (Ozella), Dennis M. Ward (Abby) and Marcus A. Ward (Caroline); his seven grandchildren: Tyquana Ward, Jalen Ward, Tae`Anasha Ward, Angelique Ward, Shantejasha Rogan, Ta`Jionna Ward, and...
Mr. Dion Shondell Clanton Sr.
Jun 29, 2020
He is survived by his parents: John L. Bill of Elgin, IL and Emily Clanton of Starkville, MS; wife, Nicole Clanton; four children: Ryan and Trevor Stowers, Dion Jr. and Keon Clanton all of Starkville, MS; four stepchildren: Janee Motley, Erica Motley, Derell Duplessis, and Roscoe Hill all of Spring, TX; sisters: Shelly Clanton, Tangelas Ringo (Rodney) and Quasheera Clanton...
Ms. Lisa Chandler
Jun 27, 2020
She is survived by her mother, Ms. Bessie Chandler; her two sons: Jamar Chandler (Victoria) and LaRon Neal; 2 brothers, Barry Bell and Douglas Pete Fulton (Eloise); 4 sisters: Jenie Chandler Tate, Rhonda Thomas (James), Lynn Staples, and Mary Allen; 4 grandchildren: Diamond Bell, Ditris Bell, Dineish Bell, and Alliyah Coggins; 3 great grandchildren: Arielle Bell, Alila Elliott, and Amias...
Mr. Vernon Rice
Jun 27, 2020
He is survived by his sisters: Fannie Williams, Cara Thompson (Luther), Betty Baker (David), Cecelia Ashford (Harvey) and Elizabeth Wadlington; five brothers : Sammie Rice (Brenda), Melvin Rice, Robert Rice, Aaron Rice, Edward Rice (Annie); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Bobby Joe Minor Sr.
Jun 26, 2020
He is survived by his wife , Dana M. Minor, 3 sons Bobby J. Minor Jr. (Liz) of Houston Tx., Eric T. Minor of Houston Tx., Kendall L. Minor of Starkville, MS; 4 daughters, Taylor Minor, Kayla Minor of Starkville, MS Leslie Howell of Gulfport, MS and Aneshia Bruce of Florence, South Carolina; his mother, Lottie Lee Minor; his brothers,...
Mr. Luther Hunter Sr.
Jun 24, 2020
He is survived by his wife, Allie Jean Hunter, his children: Versie Treanetta Cuthbert (Michael) Luther Hunter, Jr., Treandes Hunter, Darrin Hunter (Cheri), Richell Doss, Schwann Logan (Arthur), Marcia Cross (Marshauwn), April Hunter and Terrance Hunter(Jessica), and Terrell Hunter ; his five siblings: Winter Jean Williams, Darnell Williams (Darlene), Diane Long, Robin Long , and Willie Dee Long, Jr. (Darlene)...
Ms. Janell C. Bishop
Jun 22, 2020
She is survived by her three children, Janette Elise Bishop, Melvin James Barnes and Clifton Boyd Bishop,Jr.; five grandchildren: Kriston Nicole Bishop, Michael Anthony Barber, Taylor James Barnes, Khadriene Rose Green and Nicholas James Barnes; three sisters, Judith E. Lee, Jennifer F. Jordon Morris (Dexter), Juanda Lynn Crittenden (Melvin); three brothers, Huell L. Collier (Sarah), Hiram C. Jordan and Howard...
Ms. Felicity A. Hughes
Jun 21, 2020
She is survived by her parents, Shirley Hughes Ellis and Nathaniel Ellis; her children: Lathan T. Hughes, Kaneka R. L. Hughes, Job’kenzey L.R. Hughes and Mahalen V. Hughes; her sisters: Mary P. Sykes and Nadirah Bush; and her brothers: Nathaniel Pruitt, Jonathan Ellis, Oscie L. Pruitt Jr. , Montrey Collins; and a host of other family relatives and friends.
Mr. Thomas Travis Graham
Jun 21, 2020
He is survived by his children: Kristin D. Graham, Crystal C. Edwards. Chavonne S. Gibson, and Thomecia Y. Graham; his siblings: Henry L. Graham, Pearlie M. Cunningham, Elroy Graham, Ida M. Graham, Stephanie R. Graham, and Revel Graham; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Ms. Shirley Jean Turnipseed
Jun 20, 2020
She is survived by her children: Lawrence Cook , Jeffrey (Danielyell) Turnipseed, Tamika Nurse and Shirika Turnipseed; six granddaughters: Jakitta Banks, Nehemiah Shumaker (Brain), Kyandra Garth, Tatayana Turnipseed, Amaya Turnipseed and Chardonnay Montgomery; two grandsons, Jeffrey Turnipseed, Jr. and Charles Montgomery III; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ms. Gwendolyn D. Roberts
Jun 17, 2020
She is survived by her daughters, Victoria and Ashley Roberts (Garyian Hampton); 3 granddaughters: Nyla Roberts- Bishop, Anari and Aryian Hampton; her siblings: Mary Christy( Carl), Jim(Becky), Ricky(Rhonda), William Gene Roberts, Sharon, Roberts; and a host other relatives and friends.
Dr. Rozlyn Anne Zuber
Jun 16, 2020
She is survived by her father, Walter Zuber, Sr. Starkville, MS; one brother, Ryan Zuber of Pearl, MS; three sisters: Cicely Zuber of Starkville, MS, Brandi Zuber of Pearl, MS, and Juliette Zuber-Tate (Quinton) of Starkville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Odie James Harris Sr.
Jun 15, 2020
He is survived by his wife, Eddie Dean Harris; his son, James Roshun Harris of Starkville, MS; his daughters: Tarsha Shereta Gibson (Marlon) of Memphis, TN, Linnell Rice-Henderson (John) of Brandon, MS, Jessica Briana Harris of Starkville, MS; his brother Selven Smith, Jr. (Harriet) of Fort Worth, TX; special cousin, Alfreda Harris (Clifton) of Nashville, TN; step-father, Arthur Miller of...
Mr. Theodis Evans Jr.
Jun 9, 2020
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Outlaw Evans, five children: Deidre Peterson, Cedric Tate, Anthony Evans, Synetra Evans and Krystal Chandler; one sister, Surfonia Young; three brothers, Maurice Blair, Tommie Riley, and Douglas Clark; ten grandchildren: Brianna, Shadira, Jonathan, Dorian, Javon, Taylor, Kevoris, Makayla, Anthony, and Karter; three great grandchildren: Rylan, Aydann and Aubren; one aunt, Elizabeth Rose and...
Mrs. Goldia Mae Burchfield
Jun 8, 2020
She is survived by her seven children: Deborah Pruitt ( Larry) ,Jessie Burchfield Jr., Gay Burchfield , Richard (Joyce) Burchfield, Christy Ross (Ronald), Greta Bryant (Darrell) and Patrick Burchfield (Donna); three sisters, Fannie Doss , Bessie Collier (A.J.) and Betty Harris; one brother, Willie D. Bedford;one God daughter, Patricia Miller (MC); 14 grand-children, 15 great-grandchildren and one great, great -grandchild...
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