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Ms. Elizabeth Jean Hendrix " Leak"
May 7, 2017
She is survived by her children: Stacey Hendrix (Mary), Ronald Hendrix (Debbie), Jerry Hendrix (Stephanie), Antonio Hendrix (Victoria), Steve Hendrix, Larry Lucious (Shirley), Donnail Lucious (Gloria), Garrie Lucious (Yvonne), Rodger Lucious, Latonya Hendrix, Leslie Hendrix, and Darlene Lucious; her brothers: Silas Peoples, Jimmie Peoples (Mary Lean), W.P. Peoples; sisters: Mae Mullins, Willie Peterson, Lubertha Neal and Annie B. Brooks; daughter-in-law,...
Ms. Inell Henley Barnes
May 2, 2017
She is survived by four children: Katrina Smith, Veronica Barnes, Joshua Barnes (Chanell), and Matthew Barnes (Seneeka); eight brothers: Woodrow Henley, Jr. (Norma); Willie Henley (Grace), Walter Henley (Brenda), Robert Henley (Dorothy), John Henry Henley, Joe Tyson Henley, Nathaniel Henley (Mary) and Tommie C. Henley; two sisters: Willie Lou Lane (John) and Christeen Chapman (Arnold); seven grandchildren and a host...
Mrs. Earner L. Williams
May 2, 2017
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: four (4) daughters: Lula Davis (Joseph) and Mary Edwards of Starkville, Mississippi; Merlene Anderson of Corinth, MS; and Lola Gunn (Raynard) of St. Louis, Missouri; four (4) sons: Marvin Williams, Chad Williams (Tiffney), Joseph Williams (J.H.), and Freddie Williams all of Starkville, MS; three (3) sisters: Dorothy Stowers and Eva Stowers, both of...
Mrs. Willye Myrtle Adams
May 1, 2017
She is survived by her son, Maury Adams (Carlene) Adams of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Diane Sherrod (Eddie) of Columbus, MS; three grandchildren: Jerard Jones of Atlanta, GA; Jessica Adams of Birmingham, AL; and Kyle Adams of Huntsville, AL; two sisters: Mary Burt of Detroit, MI; and Madine Malone (Helen) of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers: John McGee (Mary) of Glenarden,...
Miss Mariah Lanae Isaacs
Apr 28, 2017
Mariah leaves to cherish her life and to mourn her passing, her mother, Laoneda Ellis-Carpenter; father, Mario Isaacs; and step-father, Anthony Carpenter; three brothers: Lamarquez Harris, DeAnthony Carpenter, and Elijah Farmer all of Starkville, MS; two sisters, DraKeirra Carpenter and Lauryn Carpenter both of Starkville, MS; grandmothers, Barbara Henderson and Lula Carpenter of Starkville, MS; grandfather, Andrew Henderson; six aunts:...
Ms. Mary Lynn James - Mcgee
Apr 23, 2017
She is survived by her sisters: Dolores James McCarroll of Starkville, MS; Sandra C. James of Atlanta, GA; Dr. Shirley A. Hanshaw of Starkville, MS; her brothers: T.J. James, Jr. (Donna) of Toledo, OH; Dr. Robert James of Fayetteville, NC; John James (Sharon) of Farmington Hills, MI; and Louis James (Pamela) of Chicago, IL; her 99 year old aunt, Mrs....
Mr. Willie E. Chiles
Apr 16, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Sylvia Butler Chiles, a loving daughter, Crystal Chiles Darty of Lawrenceville, Georgia; one grand daughter, Hunter Darty; one sister, Rita K. (Brad) Spencer of Starkville, MS; one brother, Derrick Poe of North Carolina; one sister in law, Vinnie Doss of Starkville, MS; Two brothers-in-law, Bobby Ree...
Mr. Mack Arthur Brooks
Apr 9, 2017
He is survived by a daughter, Lakeysha Patterson of Chicago, IL; three sons: Marcus Peden, of San Antonio, TX; Mac Peden of Atlanta, GA; Demetrius Brooks of Chicago, IL: three brothers: John T. Brooks of IL; Willie Brooks and Darrell Poe both of Starkville, MS; six sisters: Lois Minor of Tupelo, MS; Elizabeth Kennard of Starkville, MS; Linda K. Brooks...
Mrs. Mandy Sharp
Apr 5, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories: five daughters, Pearlie Hankerson, Ida (Otis) Hamilton, Luella (L.B.) Blakely, Flora (Eddie Wayne) Neely and Mechelle (Joe) Bowen; two sons, Stewart Sharp and Jimmy Sharp, thirty-seven grandchildren, over seventy great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. David Clarence English
Apr 4, 2017
David leaves many precious memories to be cherished by a loving and devoted wife, Hazel English; five daughters, Ryan Actress’ and Erin Denise English both of Starkville, MS, Barbara Annjeanique, Brianna Annsonnee, and Nayaka English all of Chicago, IL; one son, Lee Glen Anthony of Oceanside, CA; one brother Jerry (Ann) English, of Bolingbrook, IL; two sisters: Cheryl D. English...
Mr. Paul James Chandler
Mar 31, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories; his children: William Lawrence, Jessie Chandler, Georgia Chandler, Robert Chandler, Nancy Chandler, Mary Gardner, and Jimmy Chandler all of Starkville, MS; Dennis Chandler of Artesia, MS; three brothers: Rodarth Chandler of TX; Cail Turner of Marion, TX; and Tommie Turner of St. Louis, MO; three sisters: Mary Moore of San Antonio, TX; Lillie Harriston...
Mrs. Sandra Roberson - Davis
Mar 26, 2017
She leaves to cherish her precious memories; her husband, Bobby J. Davis of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Stephanie Lawrence of Birmingham, AL; and Sanitra Lawrence of Starkville, MS; mother, Nellie Lawrence; siblings: Donnell Lawrence, Tamm Harrell, Bruce Lawrence, all of Starkville, MS.
Mr. Carl Skinner
Mar 25, 2017
He leaves to cherish his memories; two daughters: Carla Mosley of Memphis, TN; and Sandy Young of Columbus, MS; four grandchildren: three sisters: Lois of Clinton, MD; Brenda of Crowley, TX; Dorothy of Starkville, MS; one brother, Jackie of Columbus, MS;
Mr. Sammie Lee Crumble, Sr.
Mar 25, 2017
He leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife, Reverend Cora Mays-Crumble; daughters: Janice Peterson and Jackie Crumble; sons: Apostle Sammie Crumble II and Joe Willie Crumble; one brother, R.B. Crumble; sisters: Goldie Wordlaw, Lila Smith, Charlotte Bruce and Mary Baker. 12 grandchildren.
Mr. Carroll Tharp Washington
Mar 23, 2017
He leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife, Jacqueline Washington of Starkville, MS; daughter, Cheryl Rogers (Frank) of Starkville, MS; sister, Irene Cobb (Willie) of Columbus, MS; mother-in-law, Ola Gunn of Okolona, MS; three grandchildren: Virgil Large, Lafabious Norman and Carouthers Norman; adopted son, Ricky Howard of Starkville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Michael Montreal Roby, Jr.
Mar 23, 2017
He is survived by his parents; Michael Roby, Sr. and Kenyatta Jenkins; brother, Damarius Graham and sisters: Makayla and Maya Roby.
Mr. Eddie S. Rogers, Jr.
Mar 18, 2017
Upon his departure of this life he leaves behind to enjoy and cherish his memories: a beautiful and loving wife, Mrs. Kizzie S. Rogers; eight wonderful children: LaQuandria James of Artesia, MS, SanChez, San Toria, Devin and Daphne Porter, all of Columbus, MS, Tyler J. Rogers (San Diego, CA), Jairus Fair, Jakobee Lucious, and W.J.Davis, all of Starkville, MS; his...
Mrs. Lottie Mae Rice
Mar 13, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories; one son, Curtis Rice; two daughters: Lorine Rice Baker and Addie Rice all of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Catherine Minor and Joyce Blair both of Starkville, MS; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Essie Lee Gandy
Mar 13, 2017
She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, Dossie Lee Gandy of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Jackie Gandy of Starkville, MS; Dorothy Fox-Mobley and Gwen Craddieth both of Decatur, GA; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; four sisters: Maggie Faulk of Saginaw, MI; Rosie Johnson of Murrieta, CA; Daisy Gillespie of Marietta, GA; and Marlene Cline of...
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