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Mr. Jerry Murphy

Mr. Jerry Murphy

Sep 15, 2019

Mr. Jerry Lee Murphy, 41, of Sturgis, MS died on September 15, 2019 in Jackson, MS. He is survived by his mother, Ruthie Murphy of Sturgis, MS; his wife, Tiara Murphy of Starkville, MS; five sisters: Ruby Moore (Will), Wanda Cole (Charles), both of Atlanta, GA; Lena Gray(Anderson), Janice Houston both of Sturgis, MS; and Chris Gladney of Starkville, MS;...

Ms. Tina Diana Johnson

Ms. Tina Diana Johnson

Sep 13, 2019

She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving mother, Amelia A. Miller of Columbus, MS; five brothers, Wilbert (Betty) Rogers of West Point, MS; Henry L. (Angela) Miller of Columbus, MS; Kenneth (Angela) Carter of San Antonio, TX; Daryl K. Johnson of Columbus, MS; Shern L. (Lasandra) Miller of Columbus, MS; two sisters, Monica L. (Tony) Taylor of Biloxi, MS;...

Mr. Tommie C. Rice

Mr. Tommie C. Rice

Sep 13, 2019

On the morning of Friday, September 13, 2019, God with His divine love reached down from heaven and picked one of his most beautiful and precious flowers from his garden, Tommie C. Rice. Tommie was born September 18, 1941 in Starkville, MS to Dan Henry, Sr. and Celia Rice both whom preceded him in death. He confessed Christ at an...

Mrs. Mary K. Samuels

Mrs. Mary K. Samuels

Sep 12, 2019

She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Harry King (Ceola) of Flint, MI; one daughter, Sarah "Sammie" Edwards of Crawford, MS; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Horace Willie Montgomery

Mr. Horace Willie Montgomery

Sep 11, 2019

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: one mother, Missouri Montgomery of Starkville, MS ; one son, Leonard Cofer (Monica) of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Shija Gardner (Waymon) Zsaquita Dixon and Tonya Cofer of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Charles Montgomery (Loretta) of Cleveland, OH and Alvin Wayne Montgomery of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Nellie K. Powell, Betty Hamilton (Jimmy) both...

Mr. Sam Lee

Mr. Sam Lee

Sep 10, 2019

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving children, four daughters, Joyce Lee Crutcher (Thaddeus) of Southaven, MS; Pamela (Ashley) Lee of Hermitage, TN; Teresa Renee Jackson of Memphis, TN; and Monica Lynette Lee of Hermitage, TN; his three sons, Samuel Dewayne Lee (Melissa) of Reform, MS; Deryk McKinley of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Jason Scott Lee (Melinda) of Olive Branch,...

Mr. Jessie Lewis Bush

Mr. Jessie Lewis Bush

Sep 10, 2019

Jessie leaves to cherish his memories 3 daughters, Carlean (Maury) Adams, of Birmingham, AL; Darlean Poe of Elizabethtown, KY and Shirley Kennedy of Ft Myers, FL; 2 sons, Wilfred Bush of Flint, MI and Christopher Bush of Starkville, MS; 1 sister, Collin Jean (Danny) Dunn of Starkville, MS; 1 brother, Bennie Bush of Compton, CA; 3 sister in laws; Annie...

Mr. Cecil Lamon Rich

Mr. Cecil Lamon Rich

Sep 7, 2019

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: one son, Peyton Rich of Antioch, TN; his mother, Geraldine Rich of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Gerilynn Odetunde (Adewale) of Allen, TX and Bernesha Pope of Irvine, CA; father figure, Bernard Pope of Starkville, MS; one niece; one nephew; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Fannie Ree Ward

Mrs. Fannie Ree Ward

Sep 5, 2019

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Jimmy Ward; three children, Sean Ward (Tacarra) of Ewing, New Jersey, Vaneshia Ward (Shawn) of Pheba, MS; and Haley Ward of Pheba, MS; four grandchildren: Nash and Noah Ewing, Chase and Christian Ward; one mother in-law, Alma Ward; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mrs. Andrea Taylor

Mrs. Andrea Taylor

Sep 4, 2019

She is survived by two children: Autry Taylor and Alexander Taylor; one granddaughter, Adriana Smith;m two great-grandchildren; and her siblings: Robert Taylor , Beverly Frost, and Nadine Taylor, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Terry E. Randle

Mr. Terry E. Randle

Aug 31, 2019

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mittie Randle; three brothers, Willie ( Marie) Randle, Eddie (Lillie) Randle, and Charles Randle; five sisters, Irene Randle, Mary Bishop, Patricia Randle, Darlene (Jerry) Randle, and Barbara Heard; seventeen nieces; twenty-seven nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ms. Clara Bell Outlaw

Ms. Clara Bell Outlaw

Aug 26, 2019

Her legacy will live on through her daughters, Debra G. Wynn and Vicki R. Gaines, Riverdale, GA, and a daughter-in-law, Joann Wynn. Three step children, Regina Bell, Christopher Bell (Yolanda), and Willie C. Bell, Jr. ; four siblings: Searcy Wynn, Maurice Wynn, Thelma Gibson and Brenda Burrell ; one brother-in-law, Robert Williams;her grandchildren: Jacqueline S. Wynn-Star, Ravi Buckner (Josephine), Kendrick...

Mr. Karl E. Baker

Mr. Karl E. Baker

Aug 25, 2019

He is survived by his parents: David Baker (Betty) and Ruth B. Mosley; two sons: Prentis J. Young and Kontiki Miles; three daughters, Tierra Henderson , Tyra Lauryn Bradford, and Lalia Brownlee; one brother, Fred Rice; four sisters: Ann Akins (Walter) , Rita Baker, Wanda Baker and Linda Gwin; three granddaughters, Zoey, Karlee, and Autumn; and a host of nieces,...

Mr. Joe Henry Jones

Mr. Joe Henry Jones

Aug 22, 2019

He leaves to cherish his memories four brothers, John Allen, Willie Jones, Charlie Jones, Clarence Jones; and five sisters: Helen Jones, Mary Jones,Mary Johnson,Lawyer Warren and Pamela Jones.

Mrs. Mildred K. Spencer

Mrs. Mildred K. Spencer

Aug 17, 2019

She is survived by her husband, Saxon R. Spencer; her children, Shannon Jefferson, Akisha Jefferson, and Saxon Spencer, Jr.; one sister, Shirley; three brothers, Eddie ( Virginia), Thomas (Catherine), and Louis; six grandchildren,; three great-grandchildren; three brother in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Mr. Willie James Baptist

Mr. Willie James Baptist

Aug 15, 2019

He leaves to cherish his memories Katie Mae Hubbard, a daughter Kimberly Hubbard; his sons: Dennis Lee Hubbard, Calvin Hubbard, Eric Hubbard, Travis Weatherspoon; eight brothers, Carl Baptist (Kizzy), Bennie Baptist (Ada), Jefferson Baptist (Sally), Lamar Samuels, Terry Baptist and Michael Baptist , Neal Samuels (Lorrain) and O.C. Henley ;seven sisters: Annie Clayborn (Henry) and Mary Bradford (Leonard), Shirley Morton...

Mr. James Henry Smith Jr.

Mr. James Henry Smith Jr.

Aug 13, 2019

He is survived by: nine sisters: Bobbie Norman, Catherine Miller, Jewel Smith, Annie Norman, Deborah Gibson, Brenda Johnson, Charcia, Shaniece and Jakinah; and two brothers, James Smith and Tyrone Smith.

Ms. Robin Rochelle Catledge

Ms. Robin Rochelle Catledge

Aug 11, 2019

She leaves to cherish her memories: seven sisters: Gladys Catledge, Patricia Catledge, Linda Catledge, Gwen Cooper, Lavashia Logan, Shayla Foster, and Krystala Foster; three brothers: Robert Bell, Dewayne Bell Sr. and Will Bell; two uncles, Arthur Douglas and Ben O'Bryant; one god child, Tavarin Tallie; and a host of family and friends.

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