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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

Mrs. Emma Lou Carpenter - Moore

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

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

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"

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

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.

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