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...
Ms. Evadne Griffin
Jul 22, 2016
She is survived by her five children; Alphonse Nicks, Frankie Nicks, Nathanial Nicks, Thelma Sherrod, and Annie Metzs; twenty-five granchildren; and four sisters, Jean Hicks Brooks, Laura Hicks, Elaine Williams, and Keturah Pool.
Mr. Roger Lee Smith
Jul 20, 2016
He is survived by his wife, Susie Frances Smith; five children: Clarence (Elizabeth), Frances Denise (Ronnie) both of Starkville, MS, Silas Darrell (Carolyn) of Pascagoula, MS, Roger Lee (Ina) III of Mechanicsville, MD, and Wanda Ora (Ralph) Moore of Homer Glen, IL; thirty grandchildren; and twenty-eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Odell E. Spencer
Jul 18, 2016
Odell E. Spencer, “Big Mama” went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2016, surrounded by family members. She passed away just two weeks after celebrating her 89th birthday. She had a sweet, gentle spirit and loved making people laugh. She was the owner of “Little Oz Café”, and was famous for her homemade yeast and cinnamon...
Mr. Antoine Dashawn Rieves
Jul 18, 2016
Antoine is survived by his loving mother, Annette Rieves and his father, Calvin Harris; two brothers, Dashiell D. Rieves and Philander M. Weeks; grandparents, Walter and Gussie Roger; seven uncles: Bobby (Linda) Rieves, Roy (Linda) Rieves; Floyd (Avone) Smith, Marvin (Beverly) Rieves, Christopher Howard, Sammy Howard, and Frederick (Carolyn) Brown; six aunts: Kathy (Mencil) Miles, Bendetrese Reeves, Joyce (Bennie )Grayer,...
Mr. Curtis Bush,, Jr.
Jul 12, 2016
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Bertha Bush, two sons; Marl Bush, Memphis, TN; Merrill (Daphne) Bush, Starkville, MS; two daughters; Machaunda Bush, Starkville, MS and Montoya (Freddie) Mickens, Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren: Zontae, D’Angelo, D’Antae, Bryant, Dominique, Diamond, Gabe, Madison, and Bella; one brother, Herman (Ann) Bush and one sister, Magnolia (Billy) Tabb, St. Louis, MO; two...
Mr. James Billups
Jul 6, 2016
He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Bonnie Hogan Moody; one son, Ray Chester Young (Ellen Bell); three step-children, Essie M. Duck, Tommie Stinson, and Susie Stinson; one sister, Jane Brand (Eddie); six grandchildren;five great- grandchildren; five sister-in-laws; and three brother-in-laws.
