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Mr. Lee Metric Randle

Mr. Lee Metric Randle

Dec 8, 2024

Lee was the beloved father of three daughters, Tashema (Patecia) Bibbs, Hope (Matt) Sanders, and Quaneshia Miller. Lee was also a beloved brother to Frederick (Dawnesha) Henderson, Nicole Dismuke, Mitchell (Farrah) Evans, Jr and Marcus (Chamel) Evans. Lee was a soft-spoken man but when he spoke his words often brought laughter to the life of others. Everyone who knew Lee...

Ms. Regina Ann Minor

Ms. Regina Ann Minor

Dec 7, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving mother, Catherine Minor; one devoted brother, Tony (Nicole) Minor of Starkville, MS; one sister, Sara Moye of Starkville, MS; two nieces, Rachel Minor and Carly Evans both of Starkville, MS; three nephews: Carnail and Tony Minor Jr both of Starkville, MS; and Cameron Evans of Hartford, CT; and one aunt, Dianne Lanier...

Mr. Jimmie Lee Roberson

Mr. Jimmie Lee Roberson

Dec 7, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Patrick Neely: one sister, Ruth Baker; and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Khara Denise Brownlee

Mrs. Khara Denise Brownlee

Dec 5, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Ricardo Brownlee Sr., one son, Ricardo Brownlee Jr. both of Woodland, MS; her biological father, Jeff Dumas of Eupora, MS and bonus father, James Ewing of Pheba, MS; two brothers, Jay Ewing (Amanda) of West Point, MS and Xavier Ewing of Houston, TX; and also, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins,...

Ms. Hattie Mae Brownlee

Ms. Hattie Mae Brownlee

Dec 3, 2024

Hattie leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons: Antinoria Fason (Tillie) of Memphis, TN & Tomiko Fason (Turnesia) of Starkville, MS; eleven grandchildren, one special grandchild that was her caregiver, Shunderika Fason; twenty-three great-grandchildren; ten sisters: Willie Mae Rodgers (JC) of Chicago, IL; Barbara Agnew, Valarie Agnew, Sabrena Agnew, Caralon Miller (Ron), Elecia Brooks (Michael) all of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. Venson Earl Hinton

Mr. Venson Earl Hinton

Nov 30, 2024

He is survived by his four children, Christopher Davis, Bryan Hinton, Javeon Hinton, and Jazmine Thomas; a stepdaughter, Tiffany Blanchard; sisters: Gail Stallings, Valeria Hinton, Darlene Schaffer, Diane Schaffer, and Robin Schaffer; brothers: Dewayne Doss, Leslie Schaffer, and William Schaffer; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Dixie B. Glenn

Mrs. Dixie B. Glenn

Nov 25, 2024

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children: Herman Glenn, Jr of Chicago, IL; Chakeisha Glenn and Marcus Glenn both of Louisville, MS.

Mr. Grover Stallings

Mr. Grover Stallings

Nov 21, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Genevieve Stallings, and their beloved blended family; sons: Allen G. Stallings lll, Alexis Stallings, Steven Hannah, Joseph Miles (Stephanie), and Derrick Herns; daughters: Latara Lee (Abdural), Precious Baker (Chris), Lashon Gurrola, and Stephanie Clayborn; thirty grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers: Edward (Carolyn), Lloyd (Shirley), Kenneth (Shundera), and...

Mr. Dennis Rigg Mccrary

Mr. Dennis Rigg Mccrary

Nov 18, 2024

Dennis leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife, Carolyn Smith McCrary of Sacramento, CA; five sons: Quinnterrian of Los Angeles, CA; Quinton of Columbus, MS; Dennis R. of Macon, MS; Marcellus of Sacramento, CA; and Joseph Booker of Sacramento, CA; two daughters: Che'Ronica Franklin of MS, and Cy'nethia of Sacramento, CA; brothers: Exzell Williams (Joyce) of Columbus, MS; Marcellus...

Mr. John Stewart Sr.

Mr. John Stewart Sr.

Nov 14, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Beatrice, two daughters, Jamila Hall (Adrian) of Reform, AL; Alicia Kemp of Starkville, MS; two sons, John Stewart II (Kizmet) of Starkville, MS; Shawn Kemp (Tawana) of Buffalo, NY; one sister, Margaret Gandy, Lithonia, GA; one brother, Joe Stewart, Detroit, MI; six grandchildren: O’Shea Kemp, T’Ana Stewart, Ty’Ana Stewart, Zoin Hall, Ambriyah...

Mr. Marvin Davis Sr.

Mr. Marvin Davis Sr.

Nov 11, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories his children: Marrico Sherman, Timothy Sherman, Lakedra Greene (Shymar Greene), Meria Henderson, Marvin Davis Jr., Cayla Davis and Jessica Davis. Special loved ones: Louise Bryant, Cynthia Steht, Lee Steht, Marnika Davis and Marshanae Davis. His Siblings: Marilynn Williams (Tracy Orr), Melvin Davis (Nell Davis), Patricia Davis, Pamela O’Bryant, Matilda Davis, Kimberly Baskin (Andy Baskin),...

Mrs. Valerie Ann Smith-Collins

Mrs. Valerie Ann Smith-Collins

Nov 8, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her three daughters: Victoria Ann Collins, Vanessa Lynn Collins, and Valencia Monay Collins; her son, Vinson Marques Smith all of Starkville, MS; one grandson, Braylen Vatrez Chandler of Starkville, MS; her mother, Lena Gandy Smith of Starkville, MS; one sister, Earlean (Alvin) Rogers of Starkville, MS; her brothers: Rodney (Amanda) Smith of Memphis, TN;...

Mrs. Rosie Marie Billups

Mrs. Rosie Marie Billups

Nov 8, 2024

Rosie leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband Robert Lee Billups, a loving mother Ora Lee Gandy, one daughter Beverly Gandy of Starkville, MS, two bonus daughters: Davida Jefferson and Ebonie (Cory) Avant of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Mary Ann Johnson of Oxford MS; Lucy Thames and Patricia Jackson of Jackson MS; two brothers, Tommy Harris and Charles Billups...

Mr. Frank Carpenter

Mr. Frank Carpenter

Nov 5, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted and loving wife of 22 years, Wilda Collier; loving son Ariello “Mark” and Tasha Carpenter of Maricopa, AZ; daughter Towanda Isaacs of St. Joseph, MO; bonus children Stanley Collier and Jackie Bibbs of Starkville, MS; and Britannica Roberts-Bradford and Daryl Bradford of Channelview, TX; Williams “Mark” Clemens of Columbus, MS, and Keisha...

Mrs. Bernice Smith-Calmes

Mrs. Bernice Smith-Calmes

Nov 2, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Jackie (Stacie) Smith of Odessa, TX; Terrance Smith, Evelyn Smith, Michelle Smith, Andra Smith all of Crawford, MS; and Lasandra (J. T.) Smith-Poe from Starkville, MS; two brothers: John (Essie) Smith, Sr. of Kankakee, IL and Peter (Shirely) Smith, III of Mason, TN; bonus daughters: Sherry Smith and Sheila Gray of Crawford,...

Mr. Joseph Lee Matthews

Mr. Joseph Lee Matthews

Oct 31, 2024

Joseph Lee Matthews was born June 27, 1965, to Joe Matthews and the late Trudie McIlwain Matthews. He departed this earthly life October 31, 2024, to be with Jesus. A vibrant and energetic boy, he was debilitated by a childhood illness that caused lifelong disabilities but never snuffed his joyful spirit. Lee was the epitome of patience, and he demonstrated...

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