Obituaries

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.

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....

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...

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.

Nov 11, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Gabrielle Williams; one granddaughter, Tanisha Williams; three great grandchildren, Alexus, Allysa, and Anivea; two brothers: James and Harvey Williams; special sister, Dosie Suell and a host of other relatives.

Nov 10, 2017

Mrs. Bernice Spencer leaves to cherish her memory five loving sisters: Lula Carter and Geraldine (Arthur) Ingram of Starkville, MS; Sally Carter of St. Paul, MN; Shirley Dean Durley (Marion) and Willie Lou Tyree of Tuscaloosa, AL; and one loving brother, Isiah Carter (Alberta) of Memphis, TN.

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Isiah Wells leaves to cherish his memories his sister, Virginia Wells of Chicago, IL.

Nov 6, 2017

She is survived by her two sisters, Mary Wells of (St. Louis, MO) and Thelma Evans (James Evans) of Starkville, MS; three daughters Carolyn Gandy, Kathleen Gandy-McDuffey; and Maria (Gandy) Hawkins-Denisiak and their spouses; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and extended family members.

Nov 5, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory; two brothers: Jessie Turnipseed (Virginia) and Jimmy Turnipseed of Starkville, MS; one uncle, Issac Horsley, and one aunt, Marie Brown both of Starkville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a special friend, Dorothy Cooper of St. Louis, Missouri.

Nov 2, 2017

He is survived by His wife, Annie Lee Cullum Ford; one daughter, Carolyn Arrington; four step-children:  Jeanette Sudduth, Janice Crenshaw all of Eupora, MS; Robert Crenshaw of California; Geneva Parchman of Clarks, TN; four brothers:  William Ford of Winona, MS; Jimmy Pittman of Tulsa, OK; Reginald McKinney of Eupora, MS; and Michael Marshall of Kansas City, MO; five sisters:  Clara...

Nov 1, 2017

Mrs. Dessie Phillips Wells leaves to cherish her memories her daughters, Patricia A. James of Palmdale, CA; Dorothy A. James, Marilyn James, and Katherine N. James of Starkville, MS; Tammy U. James of Los Angles, CA; Tricia R. Tutton-Tate of Palmdale, CA; and a host of other relatives.

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Oct 27, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory; four sisters; Ruth Banks, Helen Smith, Wilda Carpenter (Frank), Doris “Faye”Jackson (G. J.); four brothers: Yeates “Coon” Smith, Willie Collier, James Collier (Barbara), and Carl Neely (Jennifer) all of Starkville, Mississippi; an aunt: Jessie Young (Cal) of Greenville, Mississippi ; three uncles: A.J. Collier (Bessie), T. L. Collier (Donie) of Sturgis, Mississippi and Henry...

Oct 18, 2017

Oct 16, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory; one son, Rodney Maurice White (Cora); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Louise Austin, Linda Clark, Roy Ann Bell (Terry), Evelyn Brown, Doris Moore, Linda Lindsey; brothers: Jimmy Porter and Rickey Brown; three sisters-in-law: Minnie Ruth Austin, Dorothy Austin, Nancy Dell Austin; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Oct 15, 2017

Arnesta leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Regina; children, Shannon (Vertrina) Johnson, Kristina Cooper and Kimberly Hamilton; Four grandchildren, Jaliyah, Ashton, Kylei and Kamryn, all of Starkville, MS. A loving mother, Christine Cooper of Starkville, MS; one brother, Kenneth (Raquel) Cooper of Hamden, CT; two sisters, Sharon Cooper of Starkville, MS and Ernestine (Roland) Dixon of Baton Rouge,...

Oct 15, 2017

He is survived by his wife, Destiny Reed Ward; six children:  Tyrone Ward, Jr., Demonta Ward, Barry Crump, Sharde Crump, Alias Reed, and Tyronica Ward; his father, Minister Johnny Ward, Sr., step-mother, Fannie M. Ward; two brothers:  Elder Bobby Ward, Sr. (Christy), Johnny L. Ward, Jr.; one sister, Deborah Russell; two step-sisters:  Lakeyson Dotson and Jalisa Blair. His father-in-law, George...

Oct 9, 2017

Left to cherish and honor her memory are her canine child, Jinger Campbell, her therapy dog; mother, Rachel Miles Campbell; siblings: Cassandra Bell ( Dwight Lamar Bell,(d)), Dexter Jerome Campbell; Edith Stallings(Rev. Tyrone Stallings, Sr.), Vivicia Mique Outlaw (Mallory R. Outlaw, Sr.) and Marcia Toliver (Rev. John Toliver). She is also remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...

Oct 5, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, Arthur J. Roberts; three daughters: Nikie Mobley (Patrick), Kizzy Roberts, and Youlanda Roberts; one step-son, Mac Arthur Hill (Patricia) and one step-daughter, Amy Hill; sisters: Q.T. Butler, Celia Merritt, and Mary Nurse all of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.