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Mrs. Evelett Willis
Oct 27, 2016
Ms. Evelett Willis leaves to treasure her courageous zest for life her son, Jeff (Sandra) Griffith of Chicago, IL; two Granddaughters: Tisa (Archie) Thomas of Chicago, IL and Darleshia (Roddrick) Johnson of Atlanta, GA; two sister-in-laws, M-Dell Griffith of Gary, Indiana and Alcurtis Griffith of Sturgis, MS. Two brother-in-laws: James of Louisville, MS and Charles (Diane) Willis of Detroit, MI....
Mrs. Tequillia Shenise Smith - Graham
Oct 26, 2016
She is survived by her husband, Tony Graham; four children: Marquita Booker, Jerrie' T. Collins, KenTerrionna A. Reed, and KenTrayvious L. Reed all of Brooksville, MS; five step-children: Ternesha Roby, LaToria Roby, Felisha Graham, Brittney Graham and Antonio Franklin; her mother, Arlena Smith; father, Arthur Lee Davis (Merri); three brothers: Travis Davis of Memphis, TN; Charlie Dixon (Bonita) and Elijah...
Mr. Willie C. Peterson
Oct 23, 2016
He is survived by his wife, Amelia S. Peterson; two daughters: Dorothy Peterson and Samantha Peterson; seven sons: Wilie Peterson, Jr., Clint S. Peterson, Tim Peterson, James Peterson, George Peterson, Timothy Peterson, and Tiny Peterson; three brothers: Walter Peterson, Johnnie Peterson (Peggy), and Walter Hill; two sisters: Anne Mae Jackson (Oliver) and Mary Louise Savior (Joe); 18 grandchildren, 16 great...
Mrs. Alice Faye Hampton
Oct 17, 2016
Alice leaves to cherish her memories, her husband for 19 years, Gregory Jerome Hampton; four children: Kimberly (Tyrone) Blair, Nicole Hogan, Patrick Hogan and Jemarquis Stewart; Mother, Rena Mae Rogers; two brothers: Frank (Cheryl) Rogers, Jr., Wilburn (Maxine) Rogers and one sister: Lisa Hendrix, all of Starkville. Four sister-in-law’s: Joni Francine Rogers of Starkville, MS; Doris (Willie) Tate of Norfolk,...
Miss Ashley Simone Jackson
Oct 14, 2016
Ashley Simone Jackson was born May 21st, 1994 to Eric Jackson and Lanetta Jackson in Chattanooga, TN. Ashley attended Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Harrison Central High School in Gulfport, MS. Ashley loved basketball and played for the Harrison Central High School Girls Basketball team. She received a scholarship to play basketball at East Mississippi...
Mr. Walter Carl Tillman Sr.
Oct 13, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memory Shyrl Lynn Tillman, his devoted wife of 27 years; one daughter, Tonia Brown; two sons, CJ Ferguson and Walter Carl Tillman Jr.; six grandchildren and a god daughter. He also leaves four brothers: Tracy (Juanita) Tillman, Tony (Monique) Tillman, Johnny (Tina) Gaston Jr. and Stan Matthews and two sisters: Joyce Washington and Gavis Mosley...
Mrs. Annie B. Neal - Thompson
Oct 12, 2016
She is survived by four sons: Kennedy Neal (Elcena) and Lovey Neal (Alice) both of Starkville, MS; John Neal of Artesia, MS; ToRando Neal of Columbus, MS; two daughters: Dorothy Hairston of Starkville, MS; and Linda Neal of Columbus, MS; brothers: Henry Neal (Maudell), Joe Neal (Thelma), and Willie Brooks (Caroline) all of Starkville, MS; sisters: Sylvia Wilson of Crawford,...
Mr. Travis Wilkins Jr.
Oct 11, 2016
He is survived by is wife, Louise Wilkins of Starkville, MS; one son, Keith Wilkins of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Linda Wilkins of Horn Lake, MS; and Jessica Gray of Starkville, MS; one brother, Mitchell Williams (Delois) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Bessie Wilkins of Starkville, MS and Betty Daniels of West Point, MS; one aunt, Rebella Bash; one great,...
Dr. George A. Adebiyi
Oct 8, 2016
Dr. George Adebiyi went to be with his Lord rather unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8th, 2016, at the age of 69. He was born to late John Adesina and Elizabeth Siyanade Adebiyi in Igosun as the second of five children. Ever the eager scholar, he attended Kings College in Lagos, Nigeria for his advanced studies and continued on to the...
Pastor John Wesley Loggins
Sep 25, 2016
Pastor John Wesley Loggins graduated from his earthly shell to his heavenly home on September 25, 2016. He was born on September 6, 1924 into the union of the late John Loggins Sr. and Alma Knox, where they raised him and his siblings Virginia McChristian, Victoria Goldman, Marie Jones, Lubtera Wright, Paul Loggins, Marie Clark and Martha Robinson in Kilmichael,...
Ms. Teresa Ann Jefferson - Gandy
Sep 24, 2016
She is survived by her children; Amber S. Gandy and Malachi J. Gandy of Starkville, MS; her parents: Laurine and R.L. Carpenter of Starkville, MS; Willie and Barbara Moore of San Pedro, CA; two sisters: Tiyuana Blair of San Pedro, CA; Sandra Hughes (Leonard) of Liberty TWP, OH; three brothers: Telly Moore (Kanita) of Wilmington, CA; Kenneth Roberts (Lisa) of...
Mr. Bobby Ray Walker
Sep 21, 2016
Bobby Ray Walker Sr., 82, passed away on September 21, 2016 at Choctaw Regional Medical Center in Ackerman, MS. Bobby was born on November 18, 1933 to William A. Walker and Ollie Mae Sykes Walker in Moncure, MS. He attended Byram Consolidated School where he excelled in all sports and became the captain of his high school football team. His...
Mr. Christopher L. Chandler
Sep 16, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Jacqueline Rogers (Henry Brooks) of Starkville, MS; his father, Jimmy Chandler (Amy) of Starkville, MS; a daughter, Makayla Chandler and a son, Christopher L. Chandler, Jr. both of West Point, MS; a sister, Laporcha Chandler and a brother, Marion Rogers of Starkville, MS; grandparents: Paul Chandler of Starkville, MS; Minnie Rogers of...
Minister Joseph Lee Rice
Sep 10, 2016
He is survived by five daughters: Betty Moore, Elder Bertha Rice, Mamie Brewer (Warren) all of Brooksville, MS; Geraldine Rieves of Crawford, MS; and Evangelist Glennie Porter (James) of Columbus, MS; three sons: Joseph Earl Rice, Alfred Rice (Andrea) both of Brooksville, MS; and Freddie B. Edwards of Cleveland, OH; three brothers: Reverend Robert Rice (Adline) of Columbus, MS; Reverend...
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.
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