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Mrs. Barbara Jean Blair - Jordan

Mrs. Barbara Jean Blair - Jordan

May 17, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband, Oscar Jordan; two daughters:  Roxane Sparks, and Katrina Clayborn all of Starkville, MS; two sons:  Phillip Blair of Starkville, MS; Felix Blair of West Point, MS; two step-daughters:  Mary Riley of Meridian, MS and Luzonia Carter of Columbus, MS; one step-son, Robert Carter of Columbus, MS; 12 grandchildren; two sisters:  Birdie Gandy...

Mr. Tommie James Hart, Jr.

Mr. Tommie James Hart, Jr.

May 16, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons: Tommy Hart of Crawford, MS and and Bobby (Levonne) Grace of Ridgeland, MS; three daughters: Sandra Hart of Crawford, MS, Tonneche (Dwayne) Brown of Columbus, MS and Takeesha (Lavoris) Carr of Sessum, MS; Sixteen grandchildren: Tashia (late Timothy), Antonio (Janita), Tahiti (Courtney), B.J (Miranda), Justin, Tyler, Tyson, Taylan, Romia, Brittany, Byron, Emitra,...

Mr. Kleban Melvin Hodges "Kiddo"

Mr. Kleban Melvin Hodges "Kiddo"

May 15, 2017

Celebrating and treasuring his memory are: one sister Pearl (L.A.)Clay of Columbus, MS, sister-in-law, Leah Coles Hodges of Charlottesville, VA; cousins Homer (Gloria) Ryland, of West Point, MS; Golena Conley of Starkville, MS; Celestine “Teen” (James) Murphy of Buffalo, NY; Enid Harris (W.C.)of Detroit, MI; nieces, Barbara Stovall Clark, Katherine Stovall Washington, nephews, Kleban (Ann) Hodges, Milton Stovall, John (Livian)...

Mr. Daniel Ferguson

Mr. Daniel Ferguson

May 15, 2017

He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Danielle Lee of Pascagoula, MS; Danika Ferguson of Saginaw, MI; three sisters: Rose Ferguson, Mary Deloach both of Starkville, MS; Linda Ferguson of Mobile, AL; three brothers: Darrell Ferguson of St. Louis, MO; Henry Ferguson of Columbus, MS; and Andrew Ferguson of Pascagoula, MS; two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Mrs. Minnie Pearl Tate "Baby Sister"

Mrs. Minnie Pearl Tate "Baby Sister"

May 12, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Dave Tate, Sr., six sons: Frazier, Lemuel, Derrick, and Zachary all of Starkville, MS; Fredrick of West Point, MS; and Jeffery of Crawford, MS; one daughter, Yulonda Brownlee of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Otis Lucious of St. Louis, MO; Cleveland Chandler, Arthur Chandler, Willie Chandler, Jimmy Chandler all of Starkville, MS; nine...

Mr. Lawrence Davis Jr.

Mr. Lawrence Davis Jr.

May 10, 2017

He is survived by one daughter, Sharlita White; three sisters: Rose Davenport, Sally Adams and Florence Beans all of Chicago, IL; 11 nephews, 8 nieces, other relatives and friends.

Ms. Mary Ann Smith

Ms. Mary Ann Smith

May 10, 2017

She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Robin Smith; three sons: Christopher Smith, Derrick Smith, and Michael Smith all of Starkville, MS; five sisters: Brenda Patterson of Corinth, MS; Bessie Collier of Booneville, MS; Annie Hendrix of Gary, IN; Mary Tate and Patsy Riles of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Ronald Smith, Bobby Smith, and David Smith all of Starkville,...

Mr. George Washington Gates "G.W."

Mr. George Washington Gates "G.W."

May 8, 2017

He is survived by his wife, May Florence Gates, five daughters: Barbara Ewing (James) of Pheba, MS; Beverly Mckinney, Janet Morris both of Maben, MS; Rosie Chandler (Kent), Vivian Chandler both of Pheba, MS; two sons: George Gates, Jr. of Maben, MS; James Gates (Victoria) of Houston, MS; four brothers: Tommie Lee Gates (Doria) of Woodland, MS; Dossie Gates (Annette)...

Ms. Elizabeth Jean Hendrix " Leak"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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