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Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Jr.

Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters, Carlita L. Chandler, Kenyette Chandler, and Tykila Chandler all of Starkville, MS; two sons, Derrick Covington and Hunter C. Chandler both of Crawford, MS; eleven grandchildren, one brother, Lamarcus Chandler; sisters: Melanie Y. Moran, Lora Chandler, Beatrice Carter, and Magnolia Chandler; and also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Ms. Kenedria Louise Blair

Ms. Kenedria Louise Blair

Jun 1, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories: her father, Kenneth Blair; one brother, Kenneth Rains (Imogene) of Virginia; sister Jennifer Singleton (Michael) of Virginia; a special friend, Levi Dotson of Starkville, MS. She also leaves behind a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends that will truly miss her.

Mrs. Lillie Lue Doss

Mrs. Lillie Lue Doss

May 30, 2025

Lillie leaves to cherish her precious memories her one and only daughter, Shanquina Vaughn (Robert) of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Naikeria Doss and Dewaylon Brooks of Starkville, MS; Naikerious Doss of Milwaukee, WN; five sisters: Norma Hendrix, Irma Petty, Sabrina Campbell (Ronald) all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Tommie Doss of Starkville, MS; Dewayne Doss of Columbus, MS; Christopher Dawson...

Mr. Charles Henry Johnson

Mr. Charles Henry Johnson

May 29, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 33 years, Juanita Johnson; his daughters, Latannya (Sylvester) Griffin, Adrienne R. Jackson both of Starkville and his son, Herman (Torri) Parson of Cleveland, OH. His brother, Stanley (Ann) V. Smith of Jackson, MS; Efrom (Melissa) Johnson of Westminster, CO; John Allen (Earlene) Lane of Carrolton, MS . ; 10 grandchildren: Ryan...

Capt. James Carlos Clark

Capt. James Carlos Clark

May 28, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Sonya Clark (Southaven, MS); his children: Iyuna Clark (Starkville, MS), Alicia Carter (Atlanta, GA); Ti’Erika Smith (Memphis, TN); Cameron Amos (Memphis, TN), bonus son, Braylen Dawson (Starkville, MS); his grandchildren: Khylie Clark, Trillion Chandler, Antrell Standback Jr., Taahir Standback, Treylon Smith, Janae Amos, Truth Smith; his mother, Aretha Clark (Starkville, MS), his...

Ms. Gladys Faye Catledge

Ms. Gladys Faye Catledge

May 26, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Tracey Catledge and Tonya Catledge; one son, Timothy Catledge; five sisters: Patricia Catledge, Linda Catledge both of Starkville, MS; Geneva Summerville, Paula Summerville, and Kelly Thompson all of Columbus, MS; four brothers: Robert Bell, Dewayne Bell, Sr both of Starkville, MS; Thomas Catledge of Columbus, MS, Anthony Betts of Steens, MS; seven...

Ms. Regina Edmonds

Ms. Regina Edmonds

May 22, 2025

Regina leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Quanetria Jackson, Nahla Graham; two sons: JaDorian Jackson, Makhail Gibson; her sisters: Donna (Willie), Lynette (Larry), Dominic, Jannie, Clara, Pamela, Matilda, Kim, Helen, Clara (Willie), Jackie, Mary Lee (David), Zena (Rodney), Verna (Kelvin), Ashley, Peggy, Priscilla, Trina, Stephanie, and Vernita; Her Brothers: Darren, Melvin, Rachid (Latifah), and Herschel; a host of nieces,...

Mr. Andrew Rogers Jr.

Mr. Andrew Rogers Jr.

May 21, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving wife, Belinda Rogers of Pearl, MS; two stepchildren, Paris Gaines, Alicia Williamson; seven siblings: Eyvonne Swanigan (Paris) of Louisville, MS; Belinda Rogers (Lynn) of Sturgis, MS; Geraldine Bradford, Edna Matthews, and Canos Rogers all of Oklahoma City, OK; John Rogers of Flint, MI; Lisa Pennyman of Mt. Morris, MI; Breland Rogers...

Mr. Artie C Plair

Mr. Artie C Plair

May 21, 2025

Artie leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Augusta Hornesburger-Plair; his daughters: Uurissa Crowley (Durell) and Yvette Wilson; grandchildren—Akala, Sariah, and Kiefer; and his great-grandson, Levi, who brought him great joy. Siblings Jimmie Plair, Josephine Sudduth, and Elma Jean Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Jarvis Lanell Tate

Mr. Jarvis Lanell Tate

May 16, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, La'Nisha Tate (Joshua) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lana Tate-Johnson (Dennis) and Tanya Tate-Rice (Leo) both of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Ronald Tate of Starkville, MS and Danny Tate (Phyllis) of Crawford, MS; three grandchildren: Leland Danner, Jr. Lamarkus Smith, and La'Kali Tutton all of Starkville, MS; sisters-in-law: Karen Tate of Starkville,...

Mrs. Bessie Mae Rhine

Mrs. Bessie Mae Rhine

May 15, 2025

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, one daughter, Juwana Ferguson (Adam); six sons: Thomas James McGee, Willie James Rhine, Jamate Rhine (Cortesia), Trevaine Rhine all of Starkville, MS; Thomas L. Clark (Syreeta) of Lavon, TX and Kiyate Clark of Starkville, MS; five sisters: Jessie M. Ball (Earnest) of Caledonia, MS; Louise Carter, Ida Faye Carter, Sharon Chandler (Robert), Marion...

Mrs. Rosie M. Macon Harris-Crosby

Mrs. Rosie M. Macon Harris-Crosby

May 14, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories: her father: Charles W. Dailey; one daughter: Shiann Harris of Tupelo, MS; three sons: Raheem (Jennifer) Harris of Burkburnett, TX; Shyheem (Natisha) of New Albany, MS; and Shydarius (Kamaya) Harris of Saltillo, MS; her grandchildren: Lyphe, Kiing, Legend, Avery, Parker, Elayna, and Elias. She also leaves to cherish her memories, four sisters: Samantha (Anthony)...

Mr. Clifton "Cliff" Tate

Mr. Clifton "Cliff" Tate

Apr 30, 2025

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife of 56 years, Catherine H. Tate, four children: Kenneth Wilson (Debra) of Columbus, MS; Mark Tate (Juanita) of West Point, MS; Bridget Lewis (Lovell) of Burleson, TX; Sonya Roberts (Chadwick) of Fort Worth, TX; seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, a bonus mother-in-law, Betty Jean Harris; two sisters, Mary Catherine Tate of Starkville,...

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Young

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Young

Apr 29, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Geroge Young; two children, Glayds Boster and Kenneth Boster; four grandchildren: Tiana Hopson, Iondre Craft, Pearline Hopson, and Reginald Manney.

Mr. James Butler Weaver

Mr. James Butler Weaver

Apr 24, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife, Lovie Weaver; children: James Tarrell (Michel) Weaver, daughter: Mrs. Melinda Denice (Jerry) Bridges, Mrs. Juliette (Darrell) Reese, and Kimberley Brooks. Eleven Grandchildren: Lamarcus (Medina) Hunter of Starkville MS., Kendrick (Toya) Weaver of Dallas Texas, Christoper Weaver of Kansas City, MO., Tryeke Weaver of Starkville, MS., Joey Davis of Dallas Texas, Evan...

Mr. Jessie D. Harris

Mr. Jessie D. Harris

Apr 20, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Dorothy Harris; eight children: Barbara Rice, Leon Harris, Jerry Harris, Juanitea Minor (Melvis), Dorothy Bell, Willie Dean Bell, Fredrick Bell, Catherine Sherman. He also leaves twenty-three grandchildren and a host of great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.

Mr. Walter Donell O'Bryant

Mr. Walter Donell O'Bryant

Apr 18, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving & caring mother, Mary Dell Young; children: LaPorsche Patrice O'Bryant of Starkville, MS; Walter Quantez O'Bryant of Memphis, TN; one bonus son, LaMarcus Shundra` Bush of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren: Jaida Lawrence, Chad Bell Jr. (CJ), Cameron Bell, all of Starkville, MS; and Rhilei O'Bryant of Memphis, TN; nine bonus grandchildren: one...

Mr. John Henry Clark Sr.

Mr. John Henry Clark Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Stovall Clark, three daughters, Melva Clark Hairston and Kiana Staples both of Crawford, MS; and Theresa Perry (Craig) of Philadelphia, PA; one son, Michael Fulgham of Jonesboro, AR; his mother, Willie Bell Power (Walter) of Fort Woth, TX; eleven grandchildren, Daveon Hairston, Malyiah Hairston, Mikaylah, Kaylen, Kaliyah and Meighan Fulgham, Talanisha Jefferson,...

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