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Ms. Wanda Powers

Ms. Wanda Powers

Jul 6, 2020

She is survived by her sisters Dorothy L. Rogers, Lillie A. Johnson, Elizabeth Powers all of Starkville, MS and Margie C. Stoney (Raymond) League City, TX; one brother Jesse Y. Powers, Wisconsin Dells, WI; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ms. Lula Mae Gay

Ms. Lula Mae Gay

Jul 4, 2020

She is survived by her children: Arthur (Edna) Roberson; Jethro (Debra) Gay Jr.; Tommie Stinson Jr.; Aaron (Icola) Poe Jr.; Mary Poe; Onnie Blackshire; Ernest (Vanessa) Poe, Willie (Tequila) Gay Sr.; and Jeffie Gay-Nash; her sister, Mary Louise Yeates; a special niece, Nettie Brooks; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, relatives and friends.

Mr. Walter Earl Zuber Sr.

Mr. Walter Earl Zuber Sr.

Jul 3, 2020

He is survived by his daughters: Cicely Zuber, of Starkville, MS and Juliette Zuber-Tate (Quinton), both of Starkville, MS. He also leaves two brothers: Willie Zuber (Leola), of Detroit, MI, and Charles Zuber (Jackie), of McComb, MS; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Goeffrey Ward Jr.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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