Mr. Hal C. Kemp
May 24, 2018
Hal C. Kemp, 65, died May 24, 2018 at his residence. Hal was born in Starkville, Mississippi on September 20, 1952 to the late Roosevelt and Lottie Kemp. He was a graduate of B.L. Moor High School class of 1970. Hal was known to most by his nickname “Sonny.” Shortly after high school he moved to Buffalo, New York where...
Ms. Bertha Jackson
May 20, 2018
She is survived by her daughter, Fabeyana Jackson, her parents, Annie Bell Gandy- Jackson and Sam Andrew Jackson; eight brothers: James Bell, Charlie Jackson-Tate, Henry Bell Jr., Andrew Jackson-Tate,Willie B. Jackson, Emanuel Jackson, Zeric Townsel, Sam Andrew Devine; five sisters: Melvina McDonald, Mary Bell Swanigan, Sarah Morton, Cherry Devine and Linda Montgomery.
Minister Jimmy Dickerson
May 20, 2018
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Apple L. Dickerson; three children: Mary Helen Gavin of Columbus, MS; Wayne Dickerson and Helen Marie Ashford all of Pheba, MS; six grandchildren: two sisters: Mattie and Hattie Dickerson of Chicago, IL; one brother, Charlie Dickerson of Chicago, IL; a special daughter-in-law, Jacqueline D. Lowery; twelve great grandchildren, a host of...
Mr. Joseph Earl Rice
May 15, 2018
He leaves to cherish his memories; four children: Joseph J. Rice, Tiarra S. Rice both of Stone Mountain, GA; Arlana Rice of Crawford, MS; and Jacquise McCoy of Macon, MS; three grandchildren; five sisters: Betty Moore, Elder Bertha Rice and Mamie Brewer all of Brooksville, MS; Geraldine Rieves of Crawford, MS; and Evangelist Glennie Porter of Columbus, MS; two brothers:...
Reverend Cifton James Halfacre Sr.
May 14, 2018
Reverend Clifton J. Halfacre, Sr. accepted his calling and preached his first sermon at Pine Grove in 1994. He then later served the Lord by leading in such roles as Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Pastor, and Youth Pastor under the leadership of Pastor Charles Brown. He later transitioned into a leadership role, where he served as the Pastor of Muldrow...
Mrs. Hazel Laverne Harrison
May 12, 2018
Mrs. Hazel Laverne Stewart Harrison was born to Harnes and Estelle Stewart in Mathiston, Mississippi. Mrs. Harrison made history by becoming the first African American Deputy Justice Court Clerk in Webster County and the first African American City Clerk in Eupora, MS. Later in life, she was employed as an Administrative Assistant at MSU for the Student Counseling Center. In...
Mother Naomia Bell Hogan
May 3, 2018
She is survived by her two children: Idell Bell-Childs and Donald Bell both of Des Moines, IA; sisters: Helen Bishop and Stacy Robinson both of Starkville, MS; Callie Shaffer of Killeen, TX; brothers: Lloyd Bell of Starkville, MS and Jonny Farmer of Detroit, MI; six grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Mr. Bobby L. Brown
Apr 30, 2018
He is survived by his mother, Annie L. Brown Stark of Starkville, MS; father, Mr. Walter Rogers of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Keysha and Tiara Bishop both of Starkville, MS; one son, De Angelo Henley of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Tamela Stark and Jessica Tate (Darae) both of Starkville, MS; one brother, Fredrick Brown (Carolyn) of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren;...
Mrs. Carrie Bell Reese
Apr 28, 2018
She leaves to cherish her memories; three children: Roy Reese (Carolyn) of San Diego, CA; Shirley Reese and Linda Hollingshed (James) both of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Lula Colyer, Annie Mayes (David) and Lodene Johnson all of St. Louis, MO; one brother, Richard Minor of Starkville, MS; 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and a host of family and friends.
Mr. Governor "Buck" Mays
Apr 28, 2018
He leaves to cherish his loving memories his children, Ellen Watson of Eupora, MS; Jersal (Tamilla) Mays of Starkville, MS; Allen (Ollie) Mays of Eupora, MS; Malinda (Michael) Moore of Houston, TX; Sandra (Carl) Daniels of West Point, MS; Sharon (David) Allen of Bolingbrook, IL; Marcus (Vicky) Mays of Katy, TX. He was known as Grand-Daddy to 17 grandchildren, and...
Mr. Samp "Purch" Wilson Sr.
Apr 27, 2018
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: Samp (Lue) Wilson, Jr., of Crawford, MS; Dorothy (Leroy) Gandy of Starkville, MS; Minister Martha J. Wilson, Queen W. Malone, Sammie (Regina) Wilson, Bernice Wilson, Linda Wilson all of Crawford, MS, and CWO5 Terry (Lorri) Wilson of Sasebo, Japan. Thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Three sisters: Anita (Robert) Jackson; Christine (Henry) Brooks...
Mr. John Lydell Johnson
Apr 16, 2018
He is survived by his children: Brianna L. Williams of Caledonia, MS; Jonathan S. Williams of Columbus, MS; and Jonita M.D. Johnson of Caledonia, MS; former spouse, Victoria W. Johnson of Caledonia, MS; sisters: Alecia W. Abrams, Cecilia Lashley, Bestina Toney; brothers: Darren Johnson, Tyson Washington, Myron Washington and Chad Washington. Two Grandchildren.
Mrs. Jessie B. "Shane" Moore
Apr 15, 2018
On April 15, 2018, Jessie B “Shane” Moore departed this life at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, Mississippi. She was born to the late Corine Bell and Sherman Perry. Jessie is preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Lee Moore; her son, Marvin Perry; her sisters, Pauline Thompson and Elizabeth Gale; her brothers, Joe H. Perry and Roosevelt Perry. She...
Mrs. Gladys Drake- Elliott
Apr 14, 2018
She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, Horace Elliott; a son, Mitchell Drake; a daughter, Lukeisha Nunnally (David); two granddaughters: Miracle D. Nunnally all of Gulfport, MS; and Teresa Drake of Texas; god-daughter, Shondra Johnson of Starkville, MS; five brothers: James William of St. Louis, MO; Herman Drake of Germany; Cleveland Robinson (Gladys); Willie and Earnest Robinson all of...
Mrs. Joyce Ann Townsel - Macon
Apr 13, 2018
Joyce Ann Macon was born in Oktibbeha County, Starkville, Mississippi to the late Jessie and Martha Lou Townsel on May 20, 1956. She was the eleventh child. At an early age Mrs. Joyce Macon accepted Christ as her personal Savior at Josey Creek Baptist Church. She later united with Mt. Peiler Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her...
Mr. Cleveland Lee Chandler
Apr 5, 2018
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Aretha Chandler; children: Anthony, Orlicia and Victoria all of Starkville,MS; Tammie of Dallas, TX; three brothers: Jimmy Chandler, Arthur Chandler and Willie B. Chandler all of Starkville, MS; nine sisters: Bessie Chandler, Annie Chandler, Mary Louise Chandler, Mary Ann Chandler, Darlene Bush, Amy Chandler, Clottie Harrington and Jessie Lucious all of Starkville,...
Mr. Charlie Earl Malone
Apr 5, 2018
He leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters: Brandy Harris of Columbus,MS; Cecile Anderson of Southaven, MS; four grandchildren; his parents, Charlie and Mary Malone of Brooksville, MS; two sisters: Annie Lane of Kankakee, IL; and Mary Jones of Columbus, MS; three brothers: Adam Malone of Columbus, MS; Victor Malone of Houston, TX; and Vincent Malone of Jackson, MS;
Mr. William Blanch
Apr 5, 2018
He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter, Toshia Jones; three grandchildren, Joni Lucious, Jailen and Jaden Williams; one sister, Rose Scott; one brother, Barney (Florine) Blanch; one brother in-law, Leroy Hollingshed; one sister in-law, Belinda Blanch; two aunts, Virginia Bevill and Leolia Bishop; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Mr. Ambrose Dennis Collier, Sr.
Mar 17, 2018
Ambrose leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Mary Collier; one daughter: Cherlony Denise Collier; one son: Ambrose Dennis Collier Jr.; one sister: Diane Collier Smith; seven brothers: Johnny Darnell Collier (Palanda) of Cleveland, MS, Jimmie Collier Sr. of West Point, MS, Nathaniel Collier (Patricia), Willie Maurice Collier (Loretta) all of Starkville, MS, Jim Bardwell of Rolling Fork, MS, Vince...
