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Ms. Annie M. Neely

Ms. Annie M. Neely

Jan 21, 2019

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Keva (Donnie) Scales, Trinecia S. Neely, Carlos (Kourtney) Neely and Mildred Kelly all of Starkville, MS; her siblings, Lizzie Doss, Jim Neely, and Roosevelt Neely all of Starkville, MS; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Keith F. Tate

Mr. Keith F. Tate

Jan 17, 2019

He is survived by his wife, Tiffany Guy Tate; two daughters, Keisha Page and Takira Guy; two sons, LaKeith Tate and Derrick Brown; one sister, Janet (Eddie) Brown; and two brothers Millon (Lisa) Tate Jr. and Darrell (Sandra) Tate; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mrs. Mary Curtis Quinn

Mrs. Mary Curtis Quinn

Jan 11, 2019

She leaves to cherish her memories four sons: Everett Quinn (Antinique), Bobby Quinn, William Quinn ( Tonya), Andre Quinn (Tavita); four daughters, Frances Cunningham (Earick), Lisa Mobley (Dewayne), Mary Alice Brown, and Lillie Jefferson; her sister, Elizabeth Crawford (James) and her brother, Larry Moore.

Mr. Frederick A. Hinton

Mr. Frederick A. Hinton

Jan 11, 2019

He leaves the cherish his memory: his wife, Vonda Carter-Hinton; his children, LaFreda A. Macon, Frederick A. Macon (Kenyon), Andre D. Townsend, Heather R. Whitley (Johnathan) , Noah J. Hinton, Natalla Carter and Sylvia Carter; his sisters, Annie Stallings (Rev. Joe), Valeria Hinton, Darlene Schaffer, Diane Schaffer and Robin Schaffer; his brothers, Venson Hinton , Dewayne Doss, Leslie Schaffer, and...

Mrs. Sarah Mae Nichols

Mrs. Sarah Mae Nichols

Jan 2, 2019

She leaves to cherish her loving memories six children; Patricia Young, Vickie (Joe Nathan, Jr.) Rice, Julius Williams (Lillie) , Bruce Williams (Kathrine), Ricky Williams (Hope), Jerod Williams; five sisters, Ollie Ree Harris, Mary Nichols (Frank), Ardelia Fields, Bennie Gillespie (Ben), Annetta Bradford (Willie), two brothers, Critis Gillespie and Vernon Gillespie (Loretta); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and...

Mr. Gene E. Gathright Jr.

Mr. Gene E. Gathright Jr.

Dec 29, 2018

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline D. Gathright; his children, Cynthia Gathright, Shiffon Gathright, Cloressia Gathright, Nicole Gathright, Gene Gathright III, Gerald Gathright, Shawn Burns, and Jakina Stampley; and his sisters, Ruby Harrington, Alberta Moore, Helen Gathright, and Artie Gathright.

Ms. Brittney D. Young

Ms. Brittney D. Young

Dec 20, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted parents; Frank and Vanessa Young; one daughter, Ryder Elise Henderson; one brother, Franklin Shamar Young; one niece, Tamara Ward; a special friend, Derrius Henderson; eight aunts and two uncles; and a host of cousins and friends.

Mr. Walter Lewis Smith Jr.

Mr. Walter Lewis Smith Jr.

Dec 16, 2018

He leaves two sisters, Wilma Jones and Cathy (Andrew) McDowell ; two brothers, Kervin Bell and Willie Bell; two special sister in-laws, Ruth Morris and Melzena Morris; one special aunt, Frankie D. Bell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Ms. Katherine Randle

Ms. Katherine Randle

Dec 10, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Larry ( Anita), Benjamin (Janet) , and Rodney (Priscilla) Randle, five sisters; one brother; three grandchildren, Ivrick, Michael, and Rahshun Randle; four great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Jimmie Lee Edmond Jr.

Mr. Jimmie Lee Edmond Jr.

Dec 8, 2018

He is survived by his children: Wendell Abrams, Sherri Marie Abrams, Jammie Ann Warren, Alicia Vonshea Hoskins, and Antonio Hoskins; his brothers: Calvin Edmonds, Moses Edmonds and Arthur Edmonds; 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Otis Spencer

Mr. Otis Spencer

Nov 29, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters: Lois Young (Garvin) who served as his devoted caregiver during his entire illness; Betty Scott-Blanchard of Atlanta, GA; Toni Clark and Peggy Roberson (Robert) of Starkville, MS; Vickie Spencer of St. Louis, MO; and Theretha Watkins of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Vanessa Kelley (John) of St. Louis, MO; and God son, Curtis Boyd (Virginia)...

Mr. Clem Bevill Jr.

Mr. Clem Bevill Jr.

Nov 25, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Clara Bevill; his brother, Tracy Bevill Sr., and his two sisters, Odessa Bevill and Kimberly Bevill.

Mrs. Shelia Ann Young

Mrs. Shelia Ann Young

Nov 23, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Curtis Sr. and three children, Kyesha M. Gray, Curtis Gray Jr. and Khywon L. Gray; her mother, Dorothy G. Young; her father Tommy J. Young Sr. (Rhonda); her brothers; Marvin W. Young, Jason Harper (Lakeisha), Tommy Young Jr., Brian Young, and Anthony Young; and honorary sisters, Lisa Clayborn and Danielle Price.

Mrs. Sarah Mae Ellis

Mrs. Sarah Mae Ellis

Nov 21, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories her six children: Josie (Patrick) Clayborn, Walter (Gloria) Hubbard, Robert Hubbard, Larry (Ora)Hubbard, Catherine (Calvin) Gee, and Calvin Hubbard; 25 grand-children, 10 great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Mrs. Peach Ella Smith

Mrs. Peach Ella Smith

Nov 9, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Daisy Flowers Hawkins and Sarah Flowers Sykes both of Columbus, MS; one son, Tommie (Ashlee) Flowers of Victorville, CA; one stepdaughter Daisy Johnson of Columbus, MS; one brother, Jessie Moore of Starkville, MS; one uncle Willie (Helen) Brooks of Starkville, MS; 13 grandchildren: Erica Flowers, Bianca, Tommie Jr., Marcus, Miranda, DeAviren, Vasmeen,...

Ms. Jessie Levette Douglas

Ms. Jessie Levette Douglas

Nov 6, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Callie Douglas- James; five sisters: Jeanette Hendrix, Annie Clark, Lillie Doss, Marilyn Doss, Sabrina (Ronald) Campbell; two brothers, Tommie Doss, Christopher Dawson; two uncles, Arthur Ross Douglas and Ben Douglas, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rev. Robert Thomas Branson Sr.

Rev. Robert Thomas Branson Sr.

Oct 31, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife,Fannie Margaret Branson; his children: James (Claudia) Branson, Lena Davis Branson, Jackie (Henry) Rogers, Sylvia Branson, Ray (Sandra) Henderson, Towanda Williams, Amos (Elise) Branson, Ronald Robinson, and Shundra Chanel Davis Branson. There are five generations of the Branson family which consist of 35 grandchildren, 49 great- grandchildren and 27 great-...

Mr. Arthur Sanders Edmonds

Mr. Arthur Sanders Edmonds

Oct 27, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memories a special friend, Patricia Williams; his children: Queen Edmonds, Arthur Edmonds Jr. (Esteria), Erick Edmonds (Kim), Andre Devine, Kim Devine; nine grandchildren: Jamavnte Thompson (Dominique),Lavaunte Thompson (Keisha), Jelysa Davis, Shanita Davis, Shante Nurse, Brikerrian Nurse, Jaqueric Edmonds, Zaquevia Edmonds, and Shakerria Edmonds; seven great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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