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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,...

Mrs. Eleanora Beatrice Taylor

Mrs. Eleanora Beatrice Taylor

Apr 15, 2025

Born October 22, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, Eleanora—affectionately known by her family as Squeege — was the cherished daughter of Reverend Edward and Bernice Favors. She spent her early years in Illinois and later made lasting memories in both Mississippi and California. Eleanora lived a life overflowing with love and guided by a deep, unwavering faith in God that touched...

Mr. Jd Gandy Sr.

Mr. Jd Gandy Sr.

Apr 5, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Birdie Gandy; two daughters: Melissa Haynes (Vanderziel) of Huntsville, Alabama, Elder Amanda Crawford (Melvin) of Artesia, Mississippi; four sons: Otis Gandy (Marilyn), Patrick Gandy (Condra), J.D. Gandy Jr. of Starkville, Mississippi; Christopher Gandy (Rhowana) of San Francisco, California; two brothers: Cleveland Gandy of Orlando, Florida and Van Gandy of Mobile, Alabama;...

Mr. Fred Williams Jr.

Mr. Fred Williams Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Brenda Akins (Walter) of Starkville, MS; three nieces: Janice Newsome, Sandra Beal (Jerome) and Roberta Turner; one nephew, Eddie Turner Jr. (Lexann) all of Birmingham, AL; one granddaughter, Stephanie Hendrix (Tommy); four grandsons: Deon Baker, Jermaine Snell (Ebonee) Kelsye Akins and Kasey Akins; eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; two...

Mr. Archie Lee "Dock" Gibson

Mr. Archie Lee "Dock" Gibson

Mar 18, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Delores Gibson; four daughters, Juliaphine Self, Wilma Madison (Russell), Elaine Cooperwood, and Carlene Carter (Lionel); one son, Randy Gibson (Lydia) all of Starkville, MS. He also leaves to cherish his memories, one sister, Louise Page; one daughter-in-law, Queenzella Gibson, one brother-in-law, Walter Rogers (Gussie) and three sisters-in-law: Doris Garmon (Melvin), Betty Rogers,...

Mr. Richard Lee Johnson

Mr. Richard Lee Johnson

Mar 11, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Darlene Johnson and children: Laytoria A. Rogers of Riverview, FL, Richard Rogers of Kalamazoo, MI, Michael Dewayne Rogers Sr. (Evette) of Waxahachie, TX, Antonis Hart Sr. (Constance), Shiquita Rogers Reed (Jason) of Kalamazoo, MI, Kenny Hart Johnson (Tevin), Dreico DeSean Johnson of Kalamazoo, Mi, Jazzerin Hart (Jaletha), Angela Bennett (Keino), Tiffany...

Mr. Rodney Jenkins

Mr. Rodney Jenkins

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney Jenkins was a proud and loving father of four children, Victor Bedford, Blondie Tucker, Senina Jenkins, and Rodney Jenkins, five grandkids, Zykeria Bedford, Camilla Tucker, Braylen Bedford, Adyen Lucious, and Vejai Bedford, and one great grand-son, Nolan Brooks. His children were his greatest source of pride and joy, along with his pet German Shepherd/companion, Max. Those who knew Rodney...

Mrs. Georgia L. Rogers

Mrs. Georgia L. Rogers

Mar 7, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories; four daughters: Vivian Everson (Manny) of Birmingham, Alabama; Janette Everett (Greg) of Powder Springs, Georgia; Jennifer Johnson (David) of Columbus, Mississippi; and Carolyn Roland (Robert) of Tupelo, Mississippi. Four special daughters; Jonnie Coggins (Elmer) of Columbus, Mississippi, Deloris Miller-Anthony of Jackson, Mississippi, Paula Key (Don) of Caledonia, Mississippi and Lynette Davis-Smith (Willie) of Olive...

Mr. Donald Kennard

Mr. Donald Kennard

Mar 4, 2025

Donald leaves to cherish his memories one brother and five sisters: Steve (Elizabeth) Kennard of Starkville, MS, Dora Jackson and Susan Kennard of Starkville, MS, Willie Jackson, Helen (Oscar) Hillman and Ada Pernell of Chicago, IL. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mr. Demetrial Lamont Miles

Mr. Demetrial Lamont Miles

Mar 3, 2025

Demetrial leaves to cherish his memories, his brother, Dempsey Miles III and sister Zena B. Coleman; one uncle, Maxwell Barnes (Ann) of Columbus, MS; and one aunt, Rachel Campbell of Starkville, MS.

Mrs. Tehya Jonee' Burchfield

Mrs. Tehya Jonee' Burchfield

Feb 25, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Curtis Burchfield Jr, her parents, Joe and Monica Macon; her brother, Joseph and her grandmother, Emma Macon all of Starkville, MS; twelve aunts, sixteen uncles, twenty-nine cousins, and a host of other extended family members and friends.

Mr. Charles Bell

Mr. Charles Bell

Feb 19, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter Jacqueline Spencer (James); three sons: Charles Bell Jr., George Bell (Angie) and Stacey Tabbs (Sharon) of Starkville MS., Bonus daughters: Rosie Rhine, Geraldine Davis (Woodrow) all of Starkville, MS., and Mary Gilmore (Edison) of Broadview, IL. Six sisters: Sarah Mobley, Josie Gandy, Julia Ferguson, Bettye Thomas (Willie Earl) all of Starkville, MS.,...

Mr. James A. Macon

Mr. James A. Macon

Feb 19, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sisters: Emma Macon and Luvenia Macon-Simmons; one brother: Bobby Macon; and a special niece Betty McDowell all of Starkville, MS. He also leaves to cherish his memories: a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Mr. Joe Wallace Gillespie

Mr. Joe Wallace Gillespie

Feb 14, 2025

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a devoted son, Christopher Gillespie, two granddaughters, Naya Gillespie and Tia Gillespie: one sister, Annie L. Bush; three brothers: Earl (Iola) Gillespie, Ethen (Hilda) Gillespie, and Earnest Gillespie; and a host of nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

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