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Mrs. Emma Lou Carpenter - Moore
Jul 24, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Len Carpenter Swift and Elaine Moore both of Starkville, MS; three sons: Frank Staples of Memphis, TN; Jessie Carpenter and Roger Moore both of Starkville, MS; a God-son, Vermail Sharp of Starkville, MS.
Minister Keenum O. "Bill" Davis
Jul 21, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Martha Davis of Sturgis, MS; two daughters: Taylor Randall of Starkville, MS; and Maddie Davis of Missouri; four brothers: Wilfred Davis of Louisville, MS; Chuckie Liningham of Newark, NJ; Bernard Liningham of Sturgis, MS; and Kenny Liningham of Jacksonville, FL; stepmother, Doris Liningham and a devoted friend, Doritha Bryant.
Mr. James E. Johnson
Jul 12, 2017
He leaves to cherish his father, Cornell Young, and his mother, Modene Johnson of Starkville, MS; his son, Raymond Talley of West Point, MS; a sister, Verlene Johnson and a brother, Cornell Young, Jr.
Mr. Willie Davis Harris "Cooney"
Jun 30, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Hazel Harris; one son, Bruce Harris; three daughters: Melissa Odom of Maple Heights, OH; Koretta Harris and Hazella Rogers both of Starkville, MS; one brother, John Harris of Starkville, MS; five sisters: Ruby Randle, Marchania Harris, Betty Martin, Ethel Harris and Lucille Thompson all of Starkville, MS; five grandchildren.
Mr. Robert Louis Thomas
Jun 21, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories; one daughter, Saretha Watts of Kankakee, IL; two sisters: Emma Thomas and Annie Skinner (Tommie); three brothers: Tommie Thomas, Jr., (Lucille), David Thomas (Pearlie), and Samuel Thomas all of Crawford, MS; four grandchildren.
Mr. John "Skillet" Outlaw
Jun 20, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Rochell Powers-Outlaw; four children: Michell Powers Outlaw, John A. Outlaw, Jr., Randy Lee Outlaw, and Lamar Doss; five brothers: James Outlaw (Belinda), Daniel Outlaw (Diane), Charlie Outlaw (Mary), Royal Outlaw (Vanessa), and David Outlaw (Pauline); four sisters: Classie Gordon (Harvey), Sarah Evan (Theodis), Julia M. Outlaw and Deloise Outlaw; one grandchild.
Mrs. Dessie Lee "Baby" James - Hollingshead
Jun 18, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories; two daughters: Letha Hollingshead-Moore of Los Angeles, CA; Connie Petty of Starkville, MS; one son, James Hollinshead, Jr. of Smyrna, GA; four sisters: Jessie Lee James-Ellis and Marguerite Moore both of Starkville, MS; Ella Louise Coe and Freddie Marie Smith both of St. Louis, MO; two brothers: Melvin Clark and Douglas Clark both of...
Mrs. Beatrice Vaughn Askew
Jun 13, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories; her siblings: Moselle V. Holloway, Inez V. Allen, Thelma V. Reed and Jessie Vaughn; her grandchildren: Tommie C. Richardson, Nicole Richardson, Rosaland Richardson, Lamar Stovall, Cleonette Cudjoe and Africia Green; seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives.
Mrs. Johnnie Elizabeth Miller
Jun 10, 2017
“Miss Johnnie”, as she was affectionately known, was born in Sturgis, Mississippi. After working and living in Memphis, Tennessee, for over 40 years, she retired and moved back to her beloved hometown of Sturgis and lived there from 1992 until her passing in her home on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Her devoted mother, Ms. Minnie Brooks, and her father, Mr....
Mr. Raymond B. Doss
Jun 4, 2017
Raymond was an outstanding man with a heart worth more than gold. In that heart, he had a desire to help anyone who crossed his path and presented with a need. Raymond enjoyed going to church, spending time with his family and friends, playing his base guitar, and going on trail rides, with his friends, on his four-wheeler. In his...
Pastor Wayne Fitzgerald Grayer
Jun 3, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Eva; one daughter, Abriauna; his mother, Nettie; five brothers: Kermit, Gregory, and Anthony all of Starkville, MS; Dwayne and Gene of Milwaukee, WI; four sisters: Shawna of Kannapolis, NC; Pamela Moore, Sonya Williams, and Evette Moore all of Milwaukee, WI; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Milton Stovall
May 31, 2017
Mr. Stovall respectfully leaves to cherish a spouse; Mrs. Mary Navedo-Stovall of Wappingers Falls, NY, with whom he shares two remarkable children. To treasure his memory, Mr. Stovall leaves five children; Ms. LaKeshia Stovall-Jenkins of Mason, TN; Ms. Stephanie Davis-Myles of Atlanta, GA; Mrs. LaShondra Garner-Hoover (Brian) of Arnold, MO; Matthew J. Stovall and Megan L. Stovall both of Wappingers...
Evangelist Mary Frances Terry
May 29, 2017
She leaves behind 7 blessed children, Mae , Marla, Melvin Howard Jr. (Anna Terry), Marenda (Darrell Banks), Michelle (Michael Martin), Marlene (Mario Watkins), Monique (Tony Debardlabon). She also leaves behind a host grandchildren and 1 greatgrand child.
Mr. Larnzy Lee Carpenter Sr.
May 24, 2017
Larnzy leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife Betty; two daughters Patricia A. Gardner (Charles Edward); Martha J. Smith (Robert), two sons Larnzy L. Carpenter Jr. (Melita), Bruce Carpenter (Vanessa) of Atlanta, Georgia. He leaves 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three brothers: R.L. Carpenter (Laurine), Robert Carpenter of Chicago, Illinois, Eddie Carpenter (Doris) of Indianola, Mississippi; five sisters,...
Mrs. Barbara Jean Blair - Jordan
May 17, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, Oscar Jordan; two daughters: Roxane Sparks, and Katrina Clayborn all of Starkville, MS; two sons: Phillip Blair of Starkville, MS; Felix Blair of West Point, MS; two step-daughters: Mary Riley of Meridian, MS and Luzonia Carter of Columbus, MS; one step-son, Robert Carter of Columbus, MS; 12 grandchildren; two sisters: Birdie Gandy...
Mr. Tommie James Hart, Jr.
May 16, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons: Tommy Hart of Crawford, MS and and Bobby (Levonne) Grace of Ridgeland, MS; three daughters: Sandra Hart of Crawford, MS, Tonneche (Dwayne) Brown of Columbus, MS and Takeesha (Lavoris) Carr of Sessum, MS; Sixteen grandchildren: Tashia (late Timothy), Antonio (Janita), Tahiti (Courtney), B.J (Miranda), Justin, Tyler, Tyson, Taylan, Romia, Brittany, Byron, Emitra,...
Mr. Kleban Melvin Hodges "Kiddo"
May 15, 2017
Celebrating and treasuring his memory are: one sister Pearl (L.A.)Clay of Columbus, MS, sister-in-law, Leah Coles Hodges of Charlottesville, VA; cousins Homer (Gloria) Ryland, of West Point, MS; Golena Conley of Starkville, MS; Celestine “Teen” (James) Murphy of Buffalo, NY; Enid Harris (W.C.)of Detroit, MI; nieces, Barbara Stovall Clark, Katherine Stovall Washington, nephews, Kleban (Ann) Hodges, Milton Stovall, John (Livian)...
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