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Mrs. Marion Sykes Stalings

Mrs. Marion Sykes Stalings

Jan 24, 2017

She is survived by her children, Edward Stallings of Maywood, IL, Lloyd Stallings of Broadview, IL, Inella Betts of Woodridge, IL, and Marilyn Young of Springfield, IL; Vickie Smith of Marietta, GA; Kenneth Stallings of Port Gibson, MS; and Grover Stallings, Allen Marie Landfair, Evelyn Koch, Elsie Edwards, Lola Horsley, Travis Stallings, and Emma Hogan all of Starkville. She’s also...

Reverend Dr. Gregory Wilson Jones

Reverend Dr. Gregory Wilson Jones

Jan 22, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Martha Jones: seven children: Allie Jones of Phoenix, Arizona; Ray Clayton Jones (Neicy) of Chandler, Arizona; Gregory Wilson Jones Jr. (Vanessa) of Nashville, Tennessee; Jacinta, Jasmine, Jackee and Jherlisa Jones of Columbus, Mississippi. Sisters: Earlene Ridley (Allan), Jocelyn Rushing (Terell) , of Pauls Valley Oklahoma, LaDeat Jones and Gladys Hill of Pauls...

Mrs. Grozelia Thomas

Mrs. Grozelia Thomas

Jan 19, 2017

Ms. Chowil leaves to carry on her legacy and to cherish her precious memories; her three (3) children: Vanessa Thomas of Maben, MS, Gregory W. (Francy) Thomas, Artesia, MS, Aelicia L. “Chelle” Thomas of Rosedale, MS. She loved her children and her children loved her! Three (3) Sisters: Jonnie Cole of St. Louis, MO Beulah Brown of Maben, MS, Eva...

Mrs. Doris Burkhalter

Mrs. Doris Burkhalter

Jan 13, 2017

She leaves to mourn her passing one daughter, Stacey (Bruce) Smith of Starkville, two sons: Timothy (Jacqueline) Burkhalter of Houston, MS and Tracey (Tamara) Burkhalter of Artesia, MS; two granddaughters: Latedra Burkhalter and Latrecia Halbert both of Starkville; two grandsons: James (Precious) Halbert of Macon, MS and Dominique (Latanya) Burkhalter of Crawford, MS.; Two sisters: Irene (Jhona) Pace and Sadie...

Ms. Cornelia Denise "Niecy" Hill

Ms. Cornelia Denise "Niecy" Hill

Jan 9, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Jessie Morgan Hill; one daughter, Brendalynn Marie Hill both on Starkville, MS; one grandson, Jayden Gunter; four sisters: Jessie Mae Hill, Glenda Hill, Sharon Hill and Loraine Brooks all of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Tommie Lee Hill of Starkville, MS; Earnest Leslie Hill of Columbia, MO; grandmother, Marion Stallings; great uncle, Issac...

Mrs. Rosie "Bell" Jones-Ivy

Mrs. Rosie "Bell" Jones-Ivy

Jan 9, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Jerry Ivy; daughter, Lisa Jones (Clarence) of Maben, MS; Jason Jones (Nikki) of Grenada, MS; and Jeremy Jones (Bissa) of Eupora, MS; step children: A.T. Johnson, Angela Wayne, Kenny Ivy (Pam) of Mantee, MS; Gavin (CeCe) of Atlanta, GA; seven brothers: Jimmy Jones (Donna) of Maben, MS; Robert Quinn of Greenwood, MS;...

Mrs. Larine Bedford

Mrs. Larine Bedford

Jan 5, 2017

She is survived by five daughters: Katie Bedford, Sarah Graham (James), Liza Clark, Sandra Avant (Roosevelt), and Margie Hubbard (Joe); one sister, Barbara Brownlee; four brothers: Herman Cooper, Harvey Cooper, Wiiliam Judion and David Judion (Brenda). 17 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Rena Faye Monroe

Mrs. Rena Faye Monroe

Jan 5, 2017

Sister Monroe leaves to cherish her memories; two daughters: Andrea Rena Agarib (Eric) and Felicia Ann Monroe, both of Starkville, Mississippi; She raised as her own: Romando Dontavius Monroe and Dianasia Alize Monroe; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; 7 brothers: Sammie Outlaw and John King, both of Starkville, MS; Simp Sharp, Jimmy Sharp, and Vernon Sharp, all of Orlando, Florida;...

Mr. William Henry Selvie, Jr.

Mr. William Henry Selvie, Jr.

Jan 3, 2017

He is survived by five children: Alando Selvie, and Demetrius Selvie; daughters: Jennifer Johnson and Dr. Sounya Walker all of Flint, MI; and Erica Hill of Starkville, MS; four brothers: Frank Selvie, J.T. Selvie, and Henry Spencer of Columbus, MS; Jessie Lee Selvie of Starkville, MS; six sisters: Helen Brooks, Alberta Selvie, Dorothy Harris, Annie Sue Selvie of Starkville, MS;...

Mrs. Mae Frances Bell - Dumas

Mrs. Mae Frances Bell - Dumas

Dec 28, 2016

She is survived by her husband, James Dumas of West Point, MS; two daughters: Carlisse Harville of Eupora, MS; Stephanie Bell of Southaven, MS; one son, Jarvis Bell (Pearlie) of West Point, MS; two step-children: Roberta Adams and James Dumas, Jr. (Precious) of Chicago, IL; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; four sisters: Helen Bishop and Stacy Robinson both of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. Reginald Skinner

Mr. Reginald Skinner

Dec 20, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 39 years, Jacqueline Skinner; one daughter, Kela L. Randle of Manassas, VA; two sons: Reginald D. Skinner and Omar J. Skinner both of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Trinity J. Skinner, Zariah T. Skinner and Tristen R. Skinner and their mother, Latrena A. Skinner of Headland, AL; one sister, Linda Henderson of...

Mr. J.D. Collier

Mr. J.D. Collier

Dec 16, 2016

J. D. leaves to cherish his memory; one daughter, Diane Collier Smith; eight sons: Johnny Darnell Collier (Palanda) of Cleveland, MS, Jimmie Collier Sr. of West Point, MS, Ambrose Collier (Mary), Nathaniel Collier (Patricia), Willie Maurice Collier (Loretta) all of Starkville, MS, Jim Bardwell of Rolling Fork, MS, Vince Bardwell of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and William Bardwell of Jackson, MS;...

Mr. Dennis Lydell Roberson

Mr. Dennis Lydell Roberson

Dec 10, 2016

He is survived by three sisters: Vanessa Calmes (Randolph), Carolyn Dailey (Marvin), Donna Harris (Johnny), of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Darrell Roberson, Sr. (Robynn) of St. Louis, MO; Robert Brown of Starkville, MS; John E. Roberson of Memphis, TN; three God-sisters: Brenda Randle of Starkville, MS; Elnora R. Buckhalter of Crawford, MS; and Demetrius Hicks of St. Louis, MO; one...

Mrs. Verlie M. Floyd

Mrs. Verlie M. Floyd

Dec 8, 2016

She was very active in the community. She was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority for over forty years and has held several offices (including President) in the Zeta Lambda Sigma Chapter. She was also active with Heroines of Jericho. She was the most ancient matron of Rising Star Court #30. Verlie was a graduate of Jackson State University....

Mr. Jimmy Brown Sr.

Mr. Jimmy Brown Sr.

Dec 2, 2016

He leaves to cherish his precious memories:a loving wife, Polly Brown of Columbus, MS; two sons: Richard Brown (Erika) of Starkville, MS and Jimmy Brown, Jr. (Linda) of Columbus, MS; three daughters: Shirley Myers (Chris), Martha Carter (Dewayne), Margaret Shelton (Raymond) all of West Point, MS. two step-sons: Kulmoris Joiner (Diamonisha) of Jackson, MS, and Fredrick Rogers (Sherita) of Columbus,...

Mr. Robert Louis Lawrence

Mr. Robert Louis Lawrence

Nov 27, 2016

He is survived by three sisters: Faye Benjamin, Valarie Pierce (Melvin) both of Starkville, MS; Connie Leon (Kermy) of San Antonio, TX; four brothers: Tony Lawrence (Sherry), Louis Lawrence (Katrina) both of Knoxville, TN; Wallace Lawrence (Jennifer) of West Point, MS; Tyrone Lawrence of Columbus, MS; two aunts: Betty Carpenter (Larnzy) of Stakville, MS; and Jackie Hill of Knoxville, TN;

Mr. Eugene "Lit" Campbell

Mr. Eugene "Lit" Campbell

Nov 21, 2016

He is survived by his wife, Sally Campbell of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Priscilla Diane Nelson; one son, Dexter Campbell all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Henry Campbell, Jr. of Maryland; two sisters: Barbara Green of Philadelphia, PA; and Juliaphine Campbell of Maryland; 9 grandchildren: Yavonna, Dekendrick, Gerald, Jaylen, Deona, Dexter, Jakayla, Kelis, and Owen; one great grandchild, Jahmyah; sisters...

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