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Mrs. Goldie Mae Wordlaw

Mrs. Goldie Mae Wordlaw

Sep 16, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Wilma Jean Childs - Clark

Mrs. Wilma Jean Childs - Clark

Sep 10, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, L.A. Clark, Jr.; one sister, Mary Childs of Starkville, MS; two brothers:  Billy Childs (Elaine) of Des Moines, IA; and Vance Childs (Mosie) of Starkville, MS; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Wayne Robert Mccarter

Mr. Wayne Robert Mccarter

Sep 9, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Minnie R. McCarter; son, Xavier Hendries of Kankakee, IL; daughters: Yolanda Bush and ZsaZsa Adams; sister, Deborah McCarter Lawrence; brother, Melvin McCarter; eight grandchildren, one great grand; seven sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Alvin Dean Tutton

Mr. Alvin Dean Tutton

Sep 8, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memories; a daughter, Alexandria D. Tutton of Columbus, MS; three brothers:  Larry Tutton  of Crawford, MS; Preston Dickerson (Renea) of Artesia, MS; and Johnson Jones of South Carolina; five sisters:  Dorothy Blanch of Decatur, GA; Leslie Blair (James) and Carolyn Dailey (Marvin) both of Starkville, MS; Brenda Tutton of Detroit, MI; and Tricia Tutton-Tate of...

Mrs. Tandra Lucious - Kincaid

Mrs. Tandra Lucious - Kincaid

Sep 5, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory; her husband, John Kincaid, Sr., two sons: Devonte Lucious (Erica) and John Kincaid, Jr.; her mother, Shirley Lucious; two brothers: William Lucious V (Tasha) and OrentIal Lucious; one sister, Demetra Higgins (Bobby); granddaughter, Londyn Lucious and her pet daughter, "Princess" Lucious.

Dr. Carolyn Chandler - Williams

Dr. Carolyn Chandler - Williams

Sep 4, 2017

Dr. Carolyn Chandler Williams was born on January 13, 1947 in Maben, Mississippi to Irene Blanchard Dean and the late L.A. Chandler. She transitioned peacefully in the presence of the love of her life, L.T. Williams after a hard-fought battle after suffering a stroke. Days prior to her passing, she was surrounded by her family and friends. Carolyn is survived...

Dr. Lekonda V. Rich - Jocelyn

Dr. Lekonda V. Rich - Jocelyn

Aug 31, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, John Jocelyn of Orange Park, FL; son, Marcus Michael of Starkville, MS; mother, Mary Rich-Hall of Starkville, MS; father, Tommie Lee Hall and sister, Felicia Rich (Patrick) both of Columbus, MS;brother, Jamie Chandler of Starkville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Deontay "Dee" Rogers

Mr. Deontay "Dee" Rogers

Aug 24, 2017

Deontay leaves to cherish his memories; his parents: Emma Nelson and Antwan Rogers both of Starkville, MS; brothers: Noah Nelson and Jhitwan Rogers; sister, I'yunnia Hollingshed, his maternal grandparents: John and Terri Nelson; his paternal grandparents: Arthur and Mary Rogers; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Carlene Zuber

Mrs. Carlene Zuber

Aug 18, 2017

On May 24, 1952, the Lord gave the late Letha Dell White and the late L.A. Bray a precious gift and they called her Carlene. At the time of her passing she was a member of Griffin United Methodist Church. She was, also, an honorary member of the Order of Eastern Star, Stars of Virtue chapter #1069, MF&AM Inc. On...

Mr. Earl Lee Jones "Dogg"

Mr. Earl Lee Jones "Dogg"

Aug 17, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memories: sisters: Emma Jones and Arletha Hoskins both of Maben, MS; brothers: Tony Jones (Rita), Roger Jones, and Robin Jones all of Maben, MS; Curtis Jones (Mary) of West Point, MS; step-sisters: Allie V. Poe and Helen Jean Cooper both of Starkville, MS; step-brothers: Charles Cooper, Willie B. Cooper, and Robert Cooper, Jr. all of...

Mr. Quincy T. Barnett "Q.T."

Mr. Quincy T. Barnett "Q.T."

Aug 14, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory: his children: James (Margaret), Willie "Chuck", Dorothy, Terry (Francine); Rodney (Brenda); Michael; Kevin (Debra), Eric (Markeeta), and Cheryl (Kevin); sister, Frankie D. Watt-Bell; brothers-in-law:Henry Mobley of Maywood, IL; Jessie Stallings, Arthur Thomas Outlaw, both of Starkville, MS; sisters-in-law: Bertha Rice of Starkville, MS; Joella Jackson of St. Louis, MO; Coreen Woodley of Port Huron,...

Mrs. Maggie Lee "Doll" Banks

Mrs. Maggie Lee "Doll" Banks

Aug 4, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory; four daughters: Charlotte Townsend, Pearl Patterson, Lora Banks, Janice Graham and step-daughter, Sharon Smith all of Maben, MS; three sons: James Banks, Timmy Banks of Maben, MS; Robert Banks of Starkville, MS; others raised as her children: Mattie Kemp, niece of Starkville, MS; Christopher Graham, nephew of Maben, MS; and Johnathan Banks, grandson of...

Mr. Larry L. Miller

Mr. Larry L. Miller

Aug 3, 2017

On August 3, 2017, our loving God in His infinite wisdom and divine providence, called His beloved son, Larry L. Miller home from labor to reward.  Larry was born August 8, 1968 to Willie L. Miller and Amelia A. Miller in Brooksville, MS.  At an early age, Larry accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and became a baptized believer and...

Mrs. Katrina Ann Blair - Clayborn

Mrs. Katrina Ann Blair - Clayborn

Aug 1, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Ernie Clayborn of Starkville, MS; her father, Oscar Jordan of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Nakeisha Clayborn of Starkville, MS; one son, Marqavis Lucious of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Roxanne Sparks and Mary Riley both of Starkville, MS and Luzonia Carter of Tuscaloosa, AL; three brothers: Felix Blair of West Point, MS; Phillip...

Mrs. Laura Mae Mcgee

Mrs. Laura Mae Mcgee

Jul 31, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories; five daughters: Ethel McGee, Carolyn Gandy (Henry), Linda Skinner (McCoy), Marilyn Anderson (Ron) all of Starkville,MS; and Bettie Robinson of Chicago, IL; four sons; Willie D. McGee and Lonnie Rieves both of Chicago, IL; Henry McGee (Dorothy) of Milton,FL; and Robert Williams of Starkville, MS; 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 6 great, great grandchildren,...

Mrs. Helen Jean Gillespie -Evans

Mrs. Helen Jean Gillespie -Evans

Jul 29, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: Victor Evans (Lori) and Terrence Evans; four grandchildren: Terrence, Victoria, Nicholas, and Natalie; one great grandson,Maurice; one step-granddaughter, Catina Williams; four step- grandchildren: Carlos, Taylor, Asia, and JaCory; one brother, Melvin Gillespie (Iva) of Gary, IN; and one sister, Pat Crittendon of Kokomo, IN

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