Obituaries
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Pastor Henry David Mccoy
Jun 17, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Brenda McCoy; 2 sons: Byyron Christopher Robinson and David Tyrontae McCoy; 4 sisters: Olivia Juan Allen (Roosevelt), Phillis Gail Bryant, and Sadiria Wright and Lydia Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Eddie James Davis
Jun 15, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Darruris Henderson, sisters: Fannie Saul, Earnestine Davis, Alice Davis, Cora Stallings (James), Patricia Larry, Mildred Davis, Sandra Avant, and Mary Doss; brothers, Larry Davis, Roosevelt Davis (Lynn) and Eugene Davis; four aunts, Iola Jones, Bertha Davis, Josephine Jordan, Rebber Townsend, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mr. Exzell Williams Sr.
Jun 14, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Joyce A. Williams of Columbus, MS; one son, Exzell Williams Jr., of Columbus, MS; three daughters: Carolyn West of Starkville, MS; Lavone Williams Cockrell and Victoria Williams Johnson both of Columbus, MS; one sister, Nesia Foote of Columbus, MS; two brothers: Marcellus McCrary of Las Cruces, NM and Larry McCrary of...
Mrs. Annie Dell Rice-Hill
Jun 14, 2025
She leaves behind her beloved children: Elaine Jordan of Cincinnati, OH; Helen Elizabeth D. Washington of St. Louis, MO; Ellis Cooper (Dedra) of Dayton, OH; Dr. Beauty Gloria Cooper of St. Louis, MO; Patricia Gregory of Birmingham, AL; God child Latoya Kelly of LaVergne, TN. She is also leaving her loving siblings: Mellie Del Gray of Crawford, MS; Lois Wright...
Ms. Narissa Dawn Bradford
Jun 6, 2025
Narissa Bradford was born April 21, 1964, to Donald and Delores Bradford in Starkville, Ms. She lived life fully—boldly, unapologetically. Narissa dreamed big, created opportunities, and worked hard to make those dreams a reality. If she believed you could, she did. Always true to herself, never compromising who she was. Narissa Bradford, your family loved you deeply. And with broken...
Mrs. Jonnie Mae Hogan
Jun 4, 2025
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 33 years, Charlie A. Hogan, Sr.; three daughters, Tamika Bradford, Tanika Bradford, and Castella Benson (Leodis); two sons, Christopher Williams and Charlie Hogan, Jr., all of Starkville, MS; two brothers, John A. and Christopher Bradford, both of Flint, MI; nine grandchildren, Tylan, Tyrese, Sumaya, LaHershel, Jamyron, Tamia, Aniya, Mariah, and Janiya;...
Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters, Carlita L. Chandler, Kenyette Chandler, and Tykila Chandler all of Starkville, MS; two sons, Derrick Covington and Hunter C. Chandler both of Crawford, MS; eleven grandchildren, one brother, Lamarcus Chandler; sisters: Melanie Y. Moran, Lora Chandler, Beatrice Carter, and Magnolia Chandler; and also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
Ms. Kenedria Louise Blair
Jun 1, 2025
She leaves to cherish her memories: her father, Kenneth Blair; one brother, Kenneth Rains (Imogene) of Virginia; sister Jennifer Singleton (Michael) of Virginia; a special friend, Levi Dotson of Starkville, MS. She also leaves behind a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends that will truly miss her.
Mrs. Lillie Lue Doss
May 30, 2025
Lillie leaves to cherish her precious memories her one and only daughter, Shanquina Vaughn (Robert) of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Naikeria Doss and Dewaylon Brooks of Starkville, MS; Naikerious Doss of Milwaukee, WN; five sisters: Norma Hendrix, Irma Petty, Sabrina Campbell (Ronald) all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Tommie Doss of Starkville, MS; Dewayne Doss of Columbus, MS; Christopher Dawson...
Mr. Charles Henry Johnson
May 29, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 33 years, Juanita Johnson; his daughters, Latannya (Sylvester) Griffin, Adrienne R. Jackson both of Starkville and his son, Herman (Torri) Parson of Cleveland, OH. His brother, Stanley (Ann) V. Smith of Jackson, MS; Efrom (Melissa) Johnson of Westminster, CO; John Allen (Earlene) Lane of Carrolton, MS . ; 10 grandchildren: Ryan...
Capt. James Carlos Clark
May 28, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Sonya Clark (Southaven, MS); his children: Iyuna Clark (Starkville, MS), Alicia Carter (Atlanta, GA); Ti’Erika Smith (Memphis, TN); Cameron Amos (Memphis, TN), bonus son, Braylen Dawson (Starkville, MS); his grandchildren: Khylie Clark, Trillion Chandler, Antrell Standback Jr., Taahir Standback, Treylon Smith, Janae Amos, Truth Smith; his mother, Aretha Clark (Starkville, MS), his...
Ms. Gladys Faye Catledge
May 26, 2025
She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters, Tracey Catledge and Tonya Catledge; one son, Timothy Catledge; five sisters: Patricia Catledge, Linda Catledge both of Starkville, MS; Geneva Summerville, Paula Summerville, and Kelly Thompson all of Columbus, MS; four brothers: Robert Bell, Dewayne Bell, Sr both of Starkville, MS; Thomas Catledge of Columbus, MS, Anthony Betts of Steens, MS; seven...
Ms. Regina Edmonds
May 22, 2025
Regina leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Quanetria Jackson, Nahla Graham; two sons: JaDorian Jackson, Makhail Gibson; her sisters: Donna (Willie), Lynette (Larry), Dominic, Jannie, Clara, Pamela, Matilda, Kim, Helen, Clara (Willie), Jackie, Mary Lee (David), Zena (Rodney), Verna (Kelvin), Ashley, Peggy, Priscilla, Trina, Stephanie, and Vernita; Her Brothers: Darren, Melvin, Rachid (Latifah), and Herschel; a host of nieces,...
Mr. Andrew Rogers Jr.
May 21, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories to his loving wife, Belinda Rogers of Pearl, MS; two stepchildren, Paris Gaines, Alicia Williamson; seven siblings: Eyvonne Swanigan (Paris) of Louisville, MS; Belinda Rogers (Lynn) of Sturgis, MS; Geraldine Bradford, Edna Matthews, and Canos Rogers all of Oklahoma City, OK; John Rogers of Flint, MI; Lisa Pennyman of Mt. Morris, MI; Breland Rogers...
Mr. Artie C Plair
May 21, 2025
Artie leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Augusta Hornesburger-Plair; his daughters: Uurissa Crowley (Durell) and Yvette Wilson; grandchildren—Akala, Sariah, and Kiefer; and his great-grandson, Levi, who brought him great joy. Siblings Jimmie Plair, Josephine Sudduth, and Elma Jean Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Jarvis Lanell Tate
May 16, 2025
He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter, La'Nisha Tate (Joshua) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lana Tate-Johnson (Dennis) and Tanya Tate-Rice (Leo) both of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Ronald Tate of Starkville, MS and Danny Tate (Phyllis) of Crawford, MS; three grandchildren: Leland Danner, Jr. Lamarkus Smith, and La'Kali Tutton all of Starkville, MS; sisters-in-law: Karen Tate of Starkville,...
Mrs. Bessie Mae Rhine
May 15, 2025
She leaves behind to cherish her memories, one daughter, Juwana Ferguson (Adam); six sons: Thomas James McGee, Willie James Rhine, Jamate Rhine (Cortesia), Trevaine Rhine all of Starkville, MS; Thomas L. Clark (Syreeta) of Lavon, TX and Kiyate Clark of Starkville, MS; five sisters: Jessie M. Ball (Earnest) of Caledonia, MS; Louise Carter, Ida Faye Carter, Sharon Chandler (Robert), Marion...
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