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Mrs. Lela Mae Frazier - Hampton
Dec 16, 2017
She is survived by her husband, L.C. Hampton; two daughters: Mary Frazier and Carol McBride all of Sturgis, MS; three sisters: Annie Joyce Frazier of Starkville, MS; Yvonne Pippen Triplett of Louisville, MS; and Marilyn Frazier of Corpus Christi, TX; five brothers: Isom Lee Frazier, Jr. John Frazier, Howard Frazier, Joel Frazier all of Louisville, MS; and Zendell Frazier of...
Mother Donnie B. Gandy Outlaw
Dec 14, 2017
She leaves to cherish her precious memories three sons: Willie D. Outlaw Jr. (Gabriela) of Colorado Springs, CO; Robert C. Outlaw, Sr. (Brenda) of Starkville, MS; and Ralph Outlaw Sr. of Atlanta, GA; three daughters: Donnie L. Berry of Starkville, MS; Bernice Anderson and Barbara Blount of Douglasville, GA; two brothers: Dossie Gandy and Henry Gandy (Carolyn) of Starkville, MS;...
Miss Renee C. Wordlaw
Dec 13, 2017
Ms. Renee Chanel Wordlaw leaves to cherish her memories, her loving companion Calvin Harris of Starkville, MS.; Two children Lysanius Ford (Aalecia Odneal) and Luxury Wordlaw of Starkville, MS.; one granddaughter Khali Ford of Starkville, MS.; nine brothers and sisters: Joyce Emerson of Starkville, MS; Willyne Brownlee of Jacksonville, FL; Jeanette (J. P.) Duck of Starkville, MS; Kelly Wordlaw of...
Mr. Lewis "Goodman" Roberson Sr.
Dec 12, 2017
He is survived by his wife and best friend Alberta; his seven children Fannie (Jack) Farrow of Philadelphia, PA, Lewis (Toni) Roberson Jr.of Columbus, MS, Patricia Wynn, Barbara Roberson, Julie (Norris) Thompson of Detroit, MI, Janice (Eric) Ratliff and Carolyn Roberson of Louisville, KY; seven grandchildren and one sister Willie Maude Atkinson
Mr. Robert Lee Fisher
Dec 8, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memory; three sons: Robert Weeks, Ladarius Jordan, and Tabyron Fisher; two daughters: Tashina and Tanisha Fisher of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Danny Johnson of Chicago, IL; Johnny Fisher of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Charlotte Smith of Maywood, IL; Hilda Harris and mary Bell of Starkville, MS; a special friend, Gladys Cattledge and her children: Tracey,...
Mr. Edward Lewis Randle
Dec 8, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Shanita (Mitch) Ward and Ashley Randle; three grandaughters, Haley, Skylar and Madison, three godchildren and five great godchildren; a devoted friend and caretaker Lind Kay Sykes; eight brothers and sisters, Pricilla (Jessie) Grady, Nora (Arthur) Goliday, Hattie (Morris) Robinson, Dossie (Phyllis) Randle Jr., Susie (Lloyd) Allen, William Schaffer, David Schaffer, Darlene Schaffer...
Minister Walter James Ellis
Dec 8, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Queen Ester Ellis; one son, Randy James Ellis both of Starkville, MS; four daughters: Janette Tate (Karlos), Ladonna Rice (Zeb), both of Starkville, MS; Carolyn Stallworth (Christopher) of Moss Point, MS; Ursula Hampton of Las Vegas, NV; ten sisters: Mattie Smith, Lois Clark, and Era Jean Ellis all of Chicago, IL; Mollie...
Mr. Frank "Mr. Frank" Foy
Dec 3, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Erline Foy of Maben, MS; his daughter, Monique Clark; two sons: Dwight Quinn of Cedar Bluff, MS; and Frank D. Foy of Starkville, MS; one sister, Ella Mae Hughes of West Point, MS; and one brother, Billy Foy of Moreno, CA; four sisters-in-law: Mattie Bedford, Patricia Cunningham both of Maben, MS; Sandra...
Mr. Melvin Levon Yeates
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.
Mrs. Leah Sue Bush
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....
Mr. William "Gus" Harris
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...
Mr. Belton Calmes Sr.
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.
Mrs. Doris Jean Williams
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.
Mrs. Bernice Spencer
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.
Mr. Isiah Wells
Nov 9, 2017
Mr. Isiah Wells leaves to cherish his memories his sister, Virginia Wells of Chicago, IL.
Ms. Margaret A. Hawkins
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.
Mrs. Rebella Turnipseed Bash
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.
Mr. Larry Darnell Ford
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...
Mrs. Dessie Phillips - Wells (Wife Of Isiah Wells)
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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