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Mr. Jesse "Pooley" Demorris Bush

Mr. Jesse "Pooley" Demorris Bush

Feb 13, 2018

Jesse will forever be remembered, cherished and loved by his father, Jessie L. Bush; two daughters: Kutina Bush and Janice Evans of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Simya Henderson, PJ Henderson and Kianya Henderson of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Carlean Adams (Maury) of Birmingham, AL; Darlean Poe of Elizabethtown, KY: Shirley Smith of Fort Myers, FL; two brothers: Wilfred Bush of...

Miss Donnisha Jeanae Harris

Miss Donnisha Jeanae Harris

Feb 6, 2018

. Donnisha leaves to cherish sweet memories: Her Loving Father, Donald J. Harris Sr of Starkville, MS; Her baby brother whom she loved so dear Donald J Harris Jr. (D.J.) of Starkville, MS; Her Loving God Sister, Nikyra Sudduth of Starkville, MS; Her Loving God Son Cam’Ron of Starkville, MS; Two Loving Grandmothers , Amelia Rice and Beatrice Harris of...

Mrs. Marie Harris

Mrs. Marie Harris

Jan 29, 2018

She is survived by five sons: James Harris of Fort Wayne, IN; David Harris of Chicago, IL; LC Harris, CJ Harris and JB Harris all of Starkville,MS; five daughters: Mary Ann Skinner and Carrie M. Young both of Starkville, MS; Jewel Beckum, Mamie Beckum both of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Rosa Denard of Biloxi, Mississippi; a host of grandchildren.

Mr. Leman "Jim" Higg

Mr. Leman "Jim" Higg

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Leman “Jim” Higginbottom Jr. leaves to cherish his memories, his children Adrian Higginbottom, Hamilton, MS; Betty Gamble, Eupora, MS; Clara and Yvette Higginbottom both of Boston, Massachusetts; Lease Wordlaw of Starkville; MS and Shanlake Higginbottom of West Point , MS; He leaves behind 16 grandchildren; Two brothers Freddy and John Higginbottom both of Boston, Massachusetts.

Mrs. Addie Jo Jackson

Mrs. Addie Jo Jackson

Jan 11, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories; three children: James Steven of Detroit, MI; Kenneth of Sturgis, MS and Kirby of Auburn, GA; son-in-law, Elbert Roberson of Louisville, MS; two sisters: Pearl Ward and Ida Ruth Barron of Detroit, MI; one brother, Walter Rogers of Detroit, MI; 15 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Cora Bedford - Ware

Mrs. Cora Bedford - Ware

Jan 10, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories; three sons: Larry Ware, Calvin Ware, and Bruce Ware; five daughters: Anna Ware-Jordan, Katie M. Harris, Betty Spann, Vivian Ware and Renea Ware; one brother, Charlie H. Bedford all of Starkville, MS; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Mrs. Hassie Lou Townsel

Mrs. Hassie Lou Townsel

Jan 9, 2018

She leaves to cherish her memories; five children: John Townsel, Ozell Townsel, Patricia Thornton, and Steven Townsel; one sister, Sennie Duck; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Zebedee Quinn

Mr. Zebedee Quinn

Jan 9, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Mary Shaw of Maben, MS; three daughters: Sandra Bluitt and Brenda McQuiller both of Starkville, MS; Bettie Jackson of Detroit, MI; step-daughter, Mary Ann Shaw-Pryor of Tupelo, MS; one son, Willie Dell Cork of Ackerman, MS; step-son, James Shaw, Jr. of Eupora, MS; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; four sisters: Gladys Carter...

Mr. Ben Gardner, Jr.

Mr. Ben Gardner, Jr.

Jan 8, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memory:   a loving wife, Sandra Gardner, of Starkville, MS; and three sons: Markus Gibson of Meridian, MS; Waymon Gardner of Starkville, MS; TaShun Gardner of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Denise Gardner of Starkville, MS; and Jessica Robinson of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Emma Flowers of Cleveland, OH; Ruby Gardner of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Joe...

Mr. Joe A. Jones, Jr.

Mr. Joe A. Jones, Jr.

Jan 7, 2018

He leaves to cherish his memories, his lifelong companion, Leatha Dell Harris of Starkville, MS; two stepsons, Clarence Harris (Vera) of West Point, MS and Willie George Harris (Kienna) of Starkville, MS; eight brothers: Dennis Jones (Elnora), Terry Jones, Danny Robinson, Leealton Jones, Dexter Jones, Robert Joe Robinson, Kevin Cane (Annie) and Joe Stanley Jones all of Starkville, MS; four...

Baby Kameron J.D. Hickman

Baby Kameron J.D. Hickman

Jan 6, 2018

Parents, Deon Hickman and Brianna Harrington. Graveside service, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m. Center Hill COGIC, Louisville, MS.

Mr. Stanley Brownlee

Mr. Stanley Brownlee

Jan 3, 2018

He is survived by his mother Ellen A. Agnew Brownlee of Memphis, TN; one son, Braylen Dawson; three brothers:  Derrick D. Brownlee, Christopher K. Brownlee and Lamichael T. Minor all of Starkville, MS; two sisters:  Nicole Clark of Maben, MS; and Kenya Bibbs of Houma, TN.

Mr. James Henry Tyler

Mr. James Henry Tyler

Jan 3, 2018

He is survived by his wife, Sally Hudson Tyler of Starkville, MS; four children: Angela Hudson, Devail Hudson, Kenyon Hudson and Corlissa Hudson all of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Leara Patterson, Dorothy Tyler, and Aleta Tyler ; two brothers: Curtis Turner and Artis Tyler; four grandchildren.

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.

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