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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.

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...

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