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Mr. Thomas Wayne Evans Jr.

Mr. Thomas Wayne Evans Jr.

Mar 27, 2020

He is survived by his wife, Alberta May and nine children: Temetric Shon Evans of Pascagoula, MS, Frame "Wayne" Willis Jones of Houston, MS, Antonya May of Memphis, TN, Douglas Tyrone May of Sandyhook, MS, Jermaine "Aloha" May of Jayess, MS; Tony "Shana" Washington of Mantee, MS, Kimmie Taylor of Maben, MS, Thomas Evans III of Mantee, MS and Timothy...

Mr. Arther "Bully" Ingram Jr.

Mr. Arther "Bully" Ingram Jr.

Mar 26, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Geraldine Ingram; two children, Gregory Ingram of Starkville, MS and Karen Rowe (Prince) of Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren: Stephen Ingram of Starkville, MS, Samantha Ingram, Savannah Ingram and Terry Ingram of Tuscaloosa, AL; Hailey Ingram of Crawford, MS and Brandon Cannon of Starkville, MS; sisters: Hannah Dell Ingram (Charles) of Starkville, MS, Joyce...

Mrs. Valerie B. Williams

Mrs. Valerie B. Williams

Mar 26, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Felton Williams; her father, John David Duncan III; her siblings: John David (Pam)Duncan IV, Rodney (Sandra) Duncan, Veronica (Rodney) Duncan-Bunkley, Tonetta (Mack) Duncan-Theus, Lilly-Ann Duncan and LaVenia Duncan; two uncles, Anthony and Wodaisse; her godchildren, Daveed Dantzler, Ariyana Nichols, Zack McCarter, Robert McCarter,Jr., and Joshua McCarter; two sister in-laws, Rhonda Jackson (Kenneth)...

Ms. Annette Lynn Jackson

Ms. Annette Lynn Jackson

Mar 18, 2020

She is survived by her partner, Willie L. Evans Jr.; sons: Quenton Evans and Trenton Evans; daughters, Alexis Jackson and Whitney Evans; sisters: Juanita Graham Brown , LaRhonda Jackson and Vicki Robinson; brother, Freddie Williams; grandson, Aaron Griffin, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Elnora Buckhalter

Mrs. Elnora Buckhalter

Mar 15, 2020

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 35 years, Andrew (A. J.) Buckhalter, Sr.; two daughters: Tameka Rice and Arnetta Buckhalter, both of Crawford, MS; one son: Armand Rice, Sr. of Crawford: and one step-son: Andrew Buckhalter, Jr. of Starkville, MS; thirteen grandchildren: Quantavious (DeAsia) Ellis of Beaufort, SC, Javarious (Jean Ja) Ellis of Columbus, MS, Langston Gray,...

Ms. Darrie Brooks

Ms. Darrie Brooks

Mar 12, 2020

She leaves to cherish her precious memory five sisters: Laketia Brooks, Martha Bell, Tammie (McKinley) Brandon, Frances Ewings and Mary Prater; five brothers: Julius (Emma) Gandy, Jerry (Darlene) Williams, Dennis Williams, Drekko Prater and James Henry Prater; her grandmother, Muggie L. Brooks, two great aunts, Mae G. Fuller and Betty Brooks; three uncles; one special friend, Johnny Matthews; and a...

Ms. Ivy Diane Gandy

Ms. Ivy Diane Gandy

Mar 11, 2020

She is survived by her children: Tmekka Gandy of Tupelo, MS, Sharita Gandy, Marico Jefferson, and Marieo Gandy all of Starkville, MS.; five grandchildren, Tyjavrions Gandy, Tyquez Gandy, Jyquan Gandy all of Tupelo, MS, and Jazaiya Jefferson; two God children, Victoria and Maria Jefferson both of Columbus, MS; sisters, Amy Gandy of Starkville, MS, Denise Malone (Leroy) of Columbus, MS,...

Mr. Charles William Banks

Mr. Charles William Banks

Mar 7, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories: five daughters: Ethel (David) Sanders and Diann Washington of Jackson, MS, Sarah (James) Graham of Maben, MS, Helen (Earnest) Guyton and Janice Banks of Starkville, MS, and one son, Charles (Mary) Banks Jr.; three special children he helped raise, Darius Bryant and Kadasha Bryant of Maben, MS and Malakia Kuhn of Mathiston; 14 grandchildren,...

Ms. Bernice Ellis

Ms. Bernice Ellis

Mar 4, 2020

She is survived by her mother, Geneva Ellis, one daughter Solita Ellis and son Elijah Johnson both of Artesia, MS; sisters: Priscilla Hodges of Crawford, MS, Barbara Ellis of Artesia, MS, Sallie Watt (Issac) of Crawford, MS, Francy Thomas (Gregory) of Artesia, MS, Juanita Drane (Terry) of Artesia, MS, Deborah Bishop (Andrew) of Columbus, MS, Tammy Samuel (Marvin) of Starkville,...

Mrs. Margaret Jean Kemp

Mrs. Margaret Jean Kemp

Mar 3, 2020

She leaves to cherish her loving memory two sons: Roland and Ronnie Kemp of Starkville, MS ; three daughters: Cindy Bell of Starkville, MS, Loria (Robert) Parker and Jalanda Kemp of Killeen, TX ; two brothers, Robert and Thomas Ward; and four sisters:Ella Johnson, Annie Dell Ward, Mary Carolyn (Andrew) Windrick , all of Starkville, MS; Emma Ward, of Jackson,...

Rev. Robert Fulton Rice

Rev. Robert Fulton Rice

Feb 21, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 65 years Mrs. Adline Rice; six children; Ms. Wanda Jean Prowell, Rev. Dr. Roger Rice, Mrs. Delphime Huddleston (the late Jeffrey), Mrs. Delois Rice (Julius), Rev. Dr. Rander Rice (Janette), Min. Lee Morris Rice (Catherine); grandchildren,Robert K. Rice Sr. (Carletta), LaKezia P. Ham, Daniel D. Danner, Nichole Howard (Joseph),Roger J. Rice,...

Mr. Henry Lee Parks

Mr. Henry Lee Parks

Feb 17, 2020

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving and devoted wife; Wanda Miles Parks; three children; India Parks and John (Cierra) Parks of Starkville, MS; Henry Tremayne Parks of Arlington VA; grandchildren; John Jr. and Ja’Nhyia Parks of Starkville, MS; sisters: Virginia Porter of Memphis, TN, Vicki Brown (Lennard), Verlina Powers and Mary Ware (Robert) all of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. Alvin Mcmorris

Mr. Alvin Mcmorris

Feb 16, 2020

He is survived by his three children: Tonya Fisher (Tonney Fisher), Alvin Eric Roberson, and Sheena McMorris; four grandchildren: Jessica Robinson (Tre Robinson), Ashley Fisher, Brayden Blair, and Morgan Wilson; his siblings: Bruce McMorris (Rhonda), Eugene McMorris, Shirley Rice (L.C.), Mary Bradford, Sally Campbell, Janice Campbell and Ella Mae Billups;a special friend, Fannie Leonard, several a host of aunts, uncles,...

Mr. Ellis Outlaw

Mr. Ellis Outlaw

Feb 14, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Janie M. Outlaw; children: Lindera R. Outlaw Williams( Michael) , Troy Bernard Outlaw (Janel), and Shuntay Outlaw; one sister, Donna Outlaw; five brothers: Willie Outlaw (Olean), Larry Outlaw, Jerry Outlaw, Dean Outlaw (Annette), Ernest Outlaw (Donnie); six grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ms. Joyce Ann Emerson

Ms. Joyce Ann Emerson

Feb 8, 2020

She is survived by her children: Lekeisha Emerson, Chadquian Emerson, Kerry Emerson, and Corlond Emerson; three sisters, Willyne Brownlee, Jeanette Duck, Terra Robinson; brothers: Kelly Wordlaw, Marvin Wordlaw, Timothy Wordlaw, Arthur Wordlaw, Jr., and Gary Wordlaw.

Mr. Geno Collier Harrell

Mr. Geno Collier Harrell

Feb 7, 2020

He is survived by his wife, Shea Harrell; four children, Melody Lowery, Luciano Harrell, Asia Mia and Jazmine Gammill; two grandchildren, Sa'myia Bouquet and Za'kiel Riggins; his mother, Ida Mae Harrell; the man he cherished as his "dad", Mr. Dossie Randle; two sisters, Diane Robertson and Johnnie Harrell; one brother, Christopher Harrell; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Mr. John L. Gibson

Mr. John L. Gibson

Feb 6, 2020

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Callie Mae Gibson; one son, Bakari Gibson; two daughters, Dischedia "Deidra" Williams and Leronica Franklin; one sister, Annie Mae (Jessie) Lowery; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Donnie Elizabeth Collier

Mrs. Donnie Elizabeth Collier

Feb 5, 2020

She is survived by her husband, T.L. Collier of Sturgis, MS; sons, Gregory Liningham of and Stacy (Pamela) Collier ; daughter, Tammy (Albert) Murry ; four grandchildren, Toraino, Bobbi, Ricco and Skyla; four great-grandchildren, Jaden, Omarrion, Star and Aubrey; sister, Mattie Moore ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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