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Mrs. Ruby H. Randle

Mrs. Ruby H. Randle

Jan 3, 2018

She is survived by four children:  Arthur Harris of Stone Mountain, GA; Henry Randle, Kenny Harris of Starkville, MS; Willie B. Harris of Hamilton, LA; one brother, John Harris of Starkville, MS; four sisters:  Marchania Harris, Betty Martin, Ethel Harris and Lucille Thompson all  of Starkville, MS; 12 grandchildren.

Ms. Cassandra Ann Lindsey

Ms. Cassandra Ann Lindsey

Jan 3, 2018

She is survived by her father, Jake Lindsey; five children:  Nathaniel Lindsey, Jacqueline Lindsey, Katelyn Lindsey, Malik Lindsey and Dathan Lindsey all of Starkville, MS; eight brothers:  Silvester, Jake, Jr., Donald, Kenneth, John Arthur, and Christopher Michael Lindsey; Jerry Rogers and Charles Gandy; three sisters:  Linda Lindsey-York, Regina D. Lindsey and Debra Patterson.

Mrs. Dora Louise Moore

Mrs. Dora Louise Moore

Jan 3, 2018

She is survived by her seven children:  Charles Moore, Mary Smith, Juanita Franklin, Ella R. Jenkins, Leatha Moore, Doris Moore-Rattler, Robert Moore; 43 grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren, 6 great, great grandchildren.

Mr. William Henry Selvie, Jr.

Mr. William Henry Selvie, Jr.

Jan 3, 2018

He is survived by five children: Alando Selvie, Demetrius Selvie, Jennifer Johnson, Dr. Sounya Walker and Erica Hill all of Flint, MI; four brothers: Frank Selvie, J.T. Selvie, Henry Spencer all of Columbus, MS; six sisters: Helen Brooks, Alberta Selvie, Dorothy Harris, Annie Sue Selvie all of Starkville, MS; Johnnie Stallings of Ackerman, MS; Lisa Selvie of Columbus, MS; Elizabeth...

Mr. Joe Ree "Big Boone" Malone Jr.

Mr. Joe Ree "Big Boone" Malone Jr.

Jan 2, 2018

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Malone of Crawford, MS; two daughters:  Tracie Johnson of Memphis, TN; and Brandy Malone of Crawford, MS; two sons:  Trenell Malone of Oswego, IL; Timothy Malone of Tupelo, MS; three foster daughters:  Marquala, Jeliyah, Chyna; Ten sisters:  Hazel Williford, Vonnie Jean Davis of Fort Myers, FL; Juanita Wells of Flint, MI; Mary Kay...

Mrs. Bertha Ann Mosley - Belk

Mrs. Bertha Ann Mosley - Belk

Dec 30, 2017

She is survived by her husband, Kentrell Belk; her mother, Jo Ann Taylor; her father, William Mosley; two daughters:  Cache Jones and Keshawndra Cummings of Maben, MS; one sister, Crystal Ingram of Pheba, MS; three brothers:  Bobby Moye of Maben, MS; Tommy Taylor of Chicago, IL; and Gerry Bean of Starkville, MS.

Mr. La Fredrick Albert Gandy

Mr. La Fredrick Albert Gandy

Dec 27, 2017

He is survived by his father, John Jordan, Jr., of Starkville, MS; ten children:  La Fredrick Gandy, La Gloria Gandy, Quentin Powell, and Deandre' Sanders all of Orlando, FL; Cortez Hill, Carey, Landon, and Octavius Jones, Malik Johnson, and Shaquala Fisher all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Angela Jennings of Starkville, MS; three brothers:  Elijah Gandy of Rochester, NY; Bedia...

Mrs. Lela Mae Frazier - Hampton

Mrs. Lela Mae Frazier - Hampton

Dec 16, 2017

She is survived by her husband, L.C. Hampton; two daughters:  Mary Frazier and Carol McBride all of Sturgis, MS; three sisters:  Annie Joyce Frazier of Starkville, MS; Yvonne Pippen Triplett of Louisville, MS;  and Marilyn Frazier of Corpus Christi, TX; five brothers:  Isom Lee Frazier, Jr. John Frazier, Howard Frazier, Joel Frazier all of Louisville, MS; and Zendell Frazier of...

Mother Donnie B. Gandy Outlaw

Mother Donnie B. Gandy Outlaw

Dec 14, 2017

She leaves to cherish her precious memories three sons: Willie D. Outlaw Jr. (Gabriela) of Colorado Springs, CO; Robert C. Outlaw, Sr. (Brenda) of Starkville, MS; and Ralph Outlaw Sr. of Atlanta, GA; three daughters: Donnie L. Berry of Starkville, MS; Bernice Anderson and Barbara Blount of Douglasville, GA; two brothers: Dossie Gandy and Henry Gandy (Carolyn) of Starkville, MS;...

Miss Renee C. Wordlaw

Miss Renee C. Wordlaw

Dec 13, 2017

Ms. Renee Chanel Wordlaw leaves to cherish her memories, her loving companion Calvin Harris of Starkville, MS.; Two children Lysanius Ford (Aalecia Odneal) and Luxury Wordlaw of Starkville, MS.; one granddaughter Khali Ford of Starkville, MS.; nine brothers and sisters: Joyce Emerson of Starkville, MS; Willyne Brownlee of Jacksonville, FL; Jeanette (J. P.) Duck of Starkville, MS; Kelly Wordlaw of...

Mr. Lewis "Goodman" Roberson Sr.

Mr. Lewis "Goodman" Roberson Sr.

Dec 12, 2017

He is survived by his wife and best friend Alberta; his seven children Fannie (Jack) Farrow of Philadelphia, PA, Lewis (Toni) Roberson Jr.of Columbus, MS, Patricia Wynn, Barbara Roberson, Julie (Norris) Thompson of Detroit, MI, Janice (Eric) Ratliff and Carolyn Roberson of Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren and one sister Willie Maude Atkinson

Mr. Robert Lee Fisher

Mr. Robert Lee Fisher

Dec 8, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory; three sons: Robert Weeks, Ladarius Jordan, and Tabyron Fisher; two daughters: Tashina and Tanisha Fisher of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Danny Johnson of Chicago, IL; Johnny Fisher of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Charlotte Smith of Maywood, IL; Hilda Harris and mary Bell of Starkville, MS; a special friend, Gladys Cattledge and her children: Tracey,...

Mr. Edward Lewis Randle

Mr. Edward Lewis Randle

Dec 8, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Shanita (Mitch) Ward and Ashley Randle; three grandaughters, Haley, Skylar and Madison, three godchildren and five great godchildren; a devoted friend and caretaker Lind Kay Sykes; eight brothers and sisters, Pricilla (Jessie) Grady, Nora (Arthur) Goliday, Hattie (Morris) Robinson, Dossie (Phyllis) Randle Jr., Susie (Lloyd) Allen, William Schaffer, David Schaffer, Darlene Schaffer...

Minister Walter James Ellis

Minister Walter James Ellis

Dec 8, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Queen Ester Ellis; one son, Randy James Ellis both of Starkville, MS; four daughters: Janette Tate (Karlos), Ladonna Rice (Zeb), both of Starkville, MS; Carolyn Stallworth (Christopher) of Moss Point, MS; Ursula Hampton of Las Vegas, NV; ten sisters: Mattie Smith, Lois Clark, and Era Jean Ellis all of Chicago, IL; Mollie...

Mr. Frank "Mr. Frank" Foy

Mr. Frank "Mr. Frank" Foy

Dec 3, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Erline Foy of Maben, MS; his daughter, Monique Clark; two sons: Dwight Quinn of Cedar Bluff, MS; and Frank D. Foy of Starkville, MS; one sister, Ella Mae Hughes of West Point, MS; and one brother, Billy Foy of Moreno, CA; four sisters-in-law: Mattie Bedford, Patricia Cunningham both of Maben, MS; Sandra...

Mr. Melvin Levon Yeates

Mr. Melvin Levon Yeates

Nov 30, 2017

He leaves to cherish in his memories, his mother Ida Mae Yeates; three daughters, Oneca Punkin Edmonds, Takia Williams, Ania Yeates; one son, Melvin Johnson; one sister, Jackie Yeates Allen; five brothers Henry (Jennifer) Yeates, William Rich, Jerry Yeates, Johnny Yeates, and the late Leroy Rich; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

Mrs. Leah Sue Bush

Mrs. Leah Sue Bush

Nov 28, 2017

Memories of Leah will forever be cherished by her loving and caring husband Wilfred Bush of over 31 years. Her 4 children whom she devoted her life to. Aubrianna Bush, Kiyon Bush, Neveah Bryant Bush, and Xavior Eldridge Bush all of Flint, MI. 3 sisters; Daril (Marshall) Clinton, Starkville, MS; Amy (Barry) Barnes, Jackson, MS; Kemetha (Hubert) Richardson, Columbus, MS....

Mr. William "Gus" Harris

Mr. William "Gus" Harris

Nov 22, 2017

He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife: Dollie Harris; three sons, William Troy Hogan, William Lary Gillespie and Melvin Rice all of Starkville, MS; and one daughter Niecey (Melvin) Davis of Starkville, MS; on step-son whom he considered a son Metric (Debra) Hogan of Tupelo, MS; fouteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two sister-in-laws and a...

Mr. Belton Calmes Sr.

Mr. Belton Calmes Sr.

Nov 20, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory; four daughters: Daphne Calmes of Marina Del Rey, CA; Belton Calmes, Jr. of Chicago, IL; Deidra Calmes of Seattle, WA; and Deadra Underwood of Marina Del Rey, CA; five grandchildren: Tyler Hill of Oklahoma City, OK; David Calmes, Brian Calmes, Aaron Calmes, and Yvette Calmes all of Chicago, IL; and one great grandchild.

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