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Mr. Tommy James Minor
Sep 8, 2016
He is survived by three daughters: Mildred Hill of Starkville, MS; Jeannette Craddieth of Joliet, IL; and Thelma Crudup (William T.) of St. Peter, MO; three sons: Isaiah Minor of Springfield, IL; Norris Thompson (Julia) of Detroit, MI; and Thomas L. Minor (Elaine) of Springfield, IL; twelve grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three sisters: Lottie Rice, Joyce Blair, and Catherine Minor...
Mr. Isaiah Reese
Sep 5, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Carrie Bell Reese; three children: Roy (Carolyn), Shirley and Linda; one sister, Dorotha Reese-Fields and one brother, Curtis Reese; 11 grandchildren and one great grandson.
Mrs. Julia Dell Clark
Sep 3, 2016
She is survived by six sons: Freeman L. Clark, Jr. (Allie V.), Maurice Clark (Lasie), Wilfred Clark, Julius L. Clark (Marva), and Fredrick Clark (Angela) all of Starkville, MS; Robert L. Clark of Memphis, TN; three daughters: Girtha R. Lawrence, Priscilla A. Minor (Rev. R.L.), and Marietta D. Tate (Rev. Alvin) all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Eragay Deloach of...
Mrs. Helen Jean (Moore) Harris
Aug 31, 2016
She is survived by her husband, Jessie Harris of Des Moines, IA; three children: Debra Moore, Delvin McClain (Willette) all of Starkville, MS; and Anthony McClain (Debra) of Corrisican County, TX; her father, A.D. Johnson (Claretha) of Starkville, MS; a step-sister, Bobbie Blair of Starkville, MS; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lizzie Marie Clark
Aug 31, 2016
She is survived by three daughters: Jessie Ellis, Dessie Hollingshead and Marguerite Moore all of Starkville, MS; two sons: Melvin Clark (Mary) and Douglas Clark (Linda) all of Starkville, MS; 21 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren.
Baby Kehlani Rhoyale Ward
Aug 29, 2016
She leaves to cherish her memories; her parents, Alexus Bush and Rahjel Ward; and sibling, A'ydan Bush; grandparents, great grandparents, and a host of other relatives.
Mr. Jessie James Watson
Aug 21, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Shronda Faye Watson of Columbus, MS; daughters: Odessty Nicole Watson and Shametris Wilson both of East St. Louis, IL; Jessica Watson of Belleville, IL and Dominique Loving; sons: Travon Watson and Javonta Pitts both of East St. Louis, IL; step-daughter, India Harris of Columbus, MS; step-sons: Quinton Harris and Damien Mattix both...
Mrs. Nellie Mae Ball - Bonner
Aug 21, 2016
She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters: Minnie Mason, Earnestine Harrington (Willie), Barbara Turnipseed, and Glynda Rieves; four sons: John Bonner, Reverend Sam Bonner, Sr., (Linda Kay), Isial Bonner, Jr. (Linda) and Robert Turnipseed, Jr. (Nikita) all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Bernice Lowman of Washington, D.C., daughter-in-law, Era Jean Bonner of Chicago, IL; and son-in-law, Joe Sherman, Jr....
Mr. Gene A. Rice
Aug 20, 2016
He is survived by his wife, Earnestine Rice; children: Bernette Crawford and Keith Clayborn; sisters: Elnora Buckhalter, Emma Rice and Dorothy McGee; brothers: Sam Rice and Henry Clayborn.
Mr. Clifton L. Gibson
Aug 18, 2016
He is survived by his mother and father, John Jr. and Princess Gibson; brothers: Draper Williams (Felisa) of Austin, TX; John Bradley Gibson of Starkville, MS; sister, Shanette Clay of Jacksonville, TN; grandmothers: Louise Gibson and Rena Sherman both of Starkville, MS; nine aunts: Angela Johnson, Alfreda Sherman, Annie P. Poe (Calvin), Ella Sherman, Sheila Robinson, Brenda Vaughn (Gariea) Kimberly...
Ms. Patricia A. "Pat" Rice
Aug 17, 2016
Patricia leaves to cherish the memories of her life to her children, Shalae Hayden and Shamaine Hayden, both of Columbus, MS; one grandson, Damian Baker II, her parents, Rev. Joe Nathan Rice and Belva Lee Rice, of Crawford, MS., three sisters, Min. Brenda (Min. Richard) Gardner, Mary Jones, both of Columbus, MS.; Ann (Joseph) Lampkin, of Sturgis, MS.; one brother,...
Mrs. Alice Earline Randle
Aug 16, 2016
She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Dossie Randle, Sr. ; nine children: Priscilla Grady (Jessie), Nora Goliday (Arthur), Hattie Robinson (Morris), Dossie Randle, Jr. (Phyllis), Edward Randle, Susie Allen (Lloyd), William, David Schaffer, Darlene Schaffer; two siblings: Arthur Jones (Mary), Annie Pearl Jones, a sister-in-law, Elsie Jones. 27 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Mr. Barcus Evans
Aug 14, 2016
He is survived by his wife, Latrisha Evans of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Jakyah and Jakyla Evans and one son, Tramon Bell all of Starkville, MS; his father, L.A. Clark, Jr. (Wilma) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lawanda Evans and Sharnika Evans of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Donell Evans (Arnita) of Atlanta, GA; Vincent Lucious (Reshina), Cedric Evans, Nelson Lucious...
Mr. Lemarvis "Rat" Hendrix
Aug 9, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Kaneshia Hendrix; three children: Shakeria Lee, Jersey Hendrix, and Kobe Hendrix; his mother, Elizabeth Hendrix; two god parents: Kathy Petty and Victor Fulton; eight brothers: Larry Lucious (Shirley), Donnail Lucious (Gloria), Garrie Lucious (Yvonne), Rodger Lucious, Ronald Hendrix (Debbie), Jerry Hendrix (Stephanie), Steve Hendrix, and Antonio Hendrix (Victoria); four sisters: Darlene Lucious,...
Mr. Odell Collier
Aug 9, 2016
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his children: Regina Cooper (Arnesta "Buck"), Michelle Gandy (Mitchell), Lisa Moore (Larry) all of Starkville, MS; Shy B. Collier (Alandia), of Augusta, GA; and Musette Edwards (Luther) of Powder Springs, GA; 15 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four brothers: A.J. Collier (Bessie), J.D. Collier, T.L. Collier (Donnie) all of Starkville, MS; and Henry Collier...
Deacon Eddie Lee Brand Jr.
Aug 8, 2016
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife, Jane Brand, three sons: Raphel Brand (Regina), James Williams (Shelia), and Henry Gibson (Mary) all of Starkville, MS; four daughters: Annette Brown (Reverend Charles Brown), Ophelia Spearman, Evelyn Williams and Kareader Trainer (Orlando) all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Johnny Townsend of Grand Rapid, MI; 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Mr. Tommie Lee "Muddie" Powers
Aug 8, 2016
He is survived by his wife, Birtha L. Powers of Starkville, MS; his loving daughters: Lenetra Ellis and Melvinia E. "Beth" Petty Powers, both of Starkville, MS; son, Tommie L. Powers (Roshonda) of Douglasville, GA; step-son, Gerald T. Ellis of San Pablo, CA; brother, Jesse Y. Powers of Baraboo, WI; sisters: Dorothy L. Rogers, Lillie A. Johnson, Elizabeth Powers, and...
Mrs. Maxine Rogers Henry
Aug 3, 2016
Mrs. Maxine R. Henry was an educator for over thirty years. Over the years both administrators and parents expressed appreciation for her demonstration of competency, consistency, creativity, and firmness in the classroom. She began teaching in 1949. She taught in Inverness, MS and at Motley Elementary in Lowndes County, MS. For thirteen years, Mrs. Henry was a third grade teacher...
Ms. Margaret Owens
Jul 24, 2016
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, four children, Varnell Respress (George), Hazel Rambus, Victor Owens, Willie Owens; two sisters, Virginia Logan and Bonnie Nicholas; two brothers, Earnest Jones, Jr. and Jessie Spencer; nine grandchildren, and nine great- grandchildren.
Mr. Thalmus Roderrek Morgan
Jul 22, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memories, four daughters: Khadesha Morgan, Kennedy Morgan, Shaniya Morgan, and Thalia Morgan; a loving and caring mother, Helen C. Morgan; one sister, Sherrell Scott; two nephews, Caleb Scott and Keenan Scott; five aunts: Mildred Chandler, Bettye Chandler, and Jacqueline Chandler, Geraldine Sims, and Gloria Morgan; three uncles, Willie Chandler, George Chandler, Robert Chandler and a...
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