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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...

Mrs. Doris Reed Smith

Mrs. Doris Reed Smith

Nov 19, 2016

She is survived by her husband, Charlie Smith of Gary, IN; one sister, Anita Anderson of Merrillville, IN; two brothers: Anthony Reed and Sammy Reed both of Starkville, MS. one great uncle, Isaac Horsley; a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Deacon Charlie Brooks

Deacon Charlie Brooks

Nov 10, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories, 14 children: Claude, Nikki, Charles (wife), Gerald (Veronica), Leonard, Veronica (Willie), Dwight, Kimberley, Mark (Ebony), Tanya (Solomon),Stephanie, Kenneth, Philip (Cris), and Brian. He also leaves behind brothers: Samuel (Anne), Jessie, John (Donna), and David; and sisters: Marie Spooner, Agnes (Jesse), Hattie, Armanda, and Cecilia and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, and...

Mr. Willie Lee Nash Sr.

Mr. Willie Lee Nash Sr.

Nov 8, 2016

He is survived by his wife, Lena M. Nash of Starkville, MS; his children: L.B. Bush of Columbus, MS; Carrie Petty, Natlene Collier, Gloria Nash Evans all of Starkville, MS; Willie Mae Cole of Decatur, GA; Lora Anthony of Jonesboro, GA; Willie Lee Nash, Jr. and Curtis Nash both of Riverdale, GA;15 grandchildren: Sileta Petty, Phillip Cole, Douglas Cole, Nicholas...

Mr. Peter P.T. Hall

Mr. Peter P.T. Hall

Nov 5, 2016

He is survived by one sister, Ruth McGhee of Greenwood, Mississippi; one sister-in-law, Mary Hall of Starkville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Gregory K. Harris

Mr. Gregory K. Harris

Nov 1, 2016

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother: Marilyn Harris of Birmingham Alabama; three sisters: Loletha Harris of Gulfport MS, Lekecha Harris of Starkville MS and Tamika Harris of Memphis TN; a special friend, Felicia Brown; a best friend, Mario Issacs of Starkville; six nephews: Javontae Harris, Tyrell Harris, Ladetric Harris, Bryan Hinton, Javeon Hinton and Jawon Yarbrough; two...

Mrs. Annie M. Rogers-Gibson

Mrs. Annie M. Rogers-Gibson

Oct 28, 2016

She is survived by her husband, Archie Lee Gibson; four daughters: Juliaphine Self (Terry), Wilma Madison (Russell), Elaine Cooperwood, and Carlene Carter (Lionel); two sons: Otis Lee Gibson and Randy Gibson (Lydia) all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Doris Garmon and two brothers: Walter Rogers (Gussie) and Lawrence Rogers (Betty) all of Starkville, MS; 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

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