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Mr. Alfred Earl Bell

Mr. Alfred Earl Bell

Apr 3, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories; three sons: O.B. Ashford, Albert Earl Ashford, Alfred Earl Bell, Jr.; five daughters: Janie Edwards, Bobbie Greason, Bobbie Lee, Mary Bell and Marshell Hill; five sisters: Mae Frances Dumas, Helen E. Bishop, Stacey Robinson, Naomia Hogan and Callie Mae Schaffer; two brothers: Lloyd McCain Bell and Johnny W. Farmer.

Mr. Rodney B. Rice

Mr. Rodney B. Rice

Apr 2, 2016

Rodney leaves many precious memories to be cherished by his loving mother, Lorine Baker, as well as a dear sister, Valerie Rice. He leaves a loving grandmother, Lottie Rice; a uncle, Curtis Rice, an aunt, Addie Rice, two great-aunts, Joyce Blair and Catherine Minor, and two great-uncles, Tommie James Minor and Joshua Minor all of Starkville, MS. He also leaves...

Mrs. Carol Ann Mcmorris - Gathe

Mrs. Carol Ann Mcmorris - Gathe

Apr 1, 2016

Carole Ann McMorris-Gathe passed on from this life at 9:12pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Park Plaza Hospital in Houston, Texas. Carole was born on July 9, 1933 in Starkville, Mississippi as the only loving daughter of Bertha McMorris. She was the stepdaughter of Jasper McMorris. Carole was exceptionally bright and graduated elementary school, with honors, at 12 years...

Mrs. Mary P. Taylor

Mrs. Mary P. Taylor

Mar 31, 2016

Mary leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons; Anthony Perkins of Atlanta GA and Marcus Perkins of Starkville MS, seven grand-daughters: Reesheda Perkins of Flowood, MS; Alicia Perkins of Cordova, TN; Audrey Perkins, Shontasia Perkins, Ashley Perkins, Aniya Perkins of Starkville, MS; and Shari Perkins of Madison MS; one grandson, Xavier Jones of Orlando FL; three great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Karlee...

Mr. Johnny Lee Bush, Jr.

Mr. Johnny Lee Bush, Jr.

Mar 26, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Vera J. Bush, one son, Dwayne Bardley; three sisters: Gwen King (Dwight) and Fannie Brewer both of Crawford, MS; Bernice Bankhead of Columbus, MS; one brother, Sylvester Short (Nowetta) of Crawford, MS;

Mr. Marcus Antonio Clinton

Mr. Marcus Antonio Clinton

Mar 26, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Anita Boyd- Clinton of West Point, MS; his mother, Mary Williams of Maben, MS; seven children: Tyra and Tyson Johnson; Trevion Liddell; Martez Rush; Marcques, Marcquan, and Alesia Clinton; one granddaughter, Hailey Johnson; brothers: Andrew Flowers of Maben, MS; Daren Clinton of Starkville, MS; sisters: Diane Jones (Will) of Woodland, MS; Georgia...

Mr. Dexter Demon "Bear" Bush

Mr. Dexter Demon "Bear" Bush

Mar 19, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Rosia Bush of Artesia, MS; three daughters: Makayla Bush, Ciera Bush, both of Artesia, MS; Katrina Smith (Justin) of Arlington, TX; four grandchildren; six brothers: T.J. Lucious (Martha), Cleveland Lucious, Carl Bush all of Artesia, MS; Kenneth Lucious, Samuel Bush (Karen) both of Starkville, MS; and Edward Bush of Jacksonville, FL; 11...

Mr. Roosevelt Taylor, Jr.

Mr. Roosevelt Taylor, Jr.

Mar 19, 2016

Those who will be profoundly deprived of his presence are his parents, Roosevelt, Sr., and Magnolia Taylor; his siblings: Dorothy Vaughn, Julia Phine Wilson, Alma Jean (Bob) Taylor, Lawrence Taylor, Dian Taylor-Singleton, Deborah (Michael) Shannon, Ronnie (Gina) Taylor, Vanessa Larry and Andres Taylor and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ms. Rhonda Darlene Cajar

Ms. Rhonda Darlene Cajar

Mar 14, 2016

She is survived by three children: Lawonda Jones of Starkville, MS; Mario Cajar of Memphis, TN; and Antwoine Cajar of Mathiston, MS; one brother, Anthony Cajar and three grandchildren.

Mr. Henry Mullins

Mr. Henry Mullins

Mar 11, 2016

He is survived by two daughters: Latoya Mullins and Tyeesha Mullins both of Marion, IN; six sisters: Mary Brown (Reese), Michelle Mullins, Georgia Ann Mullins, Cassandra Hawkins (Joey) all of Starkville, MS; Leatha Brewer Shields (Deforrest) of Cleveland, TN; Dorothy Rice of Colorado; eight brothers: W.T. Jones (Martha), Eugene Mullins (Helen), Jake Mullins (Ruby), Arthur Gillespie (Sandra), Wilson Mullins (Susie)...

Mrs. Mary Jo Gandy "Josie Mae"

Mrs. Mary Jo Gandy "Josie Mae"

Mar 8, 2016

Mary Jo Gandy leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Nekita Rena Gandy; two brothers, Robert and Thomas Ward; and five sisters—Ella Johnson, Annie Dell Ward, Margaret Kemp, Mary Carolyn Windrick (Andrew), all of Starkville, MS; Emma Ward, of Jackson, TN, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends—including a very special one, Mary Turnipseed.

Mr. John Cannon

Mr. John Cannon

Mar 5, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories, a special friend, Mary Dell Weed, the mother of his eight children; children: Charles Outlaw (Delois), John Weed, Catherine Cannon, Terry Cannon, Jerry Cannon, Jerone Cannon (Brenda), Jennifer Cannon, and Marvin Cannon all of Ohio; Mary Kathy Duck Robinson (Thomas) and Della Duck Edmonds (Calvin) both of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Ella Mae Billups,...

Csm Carl Glen Garner

Csm Carl Glen Garner

Mar 5, 2016

He is survived by his wife, Zandra Garner of Starkville, MS; a daughter, Ingrid Garner of Austin, TX; a step-son, James Hodges III (Samaha) of Atlanta, GA: step-daughter, Tera Hodges and spouse of Atlanta, GA; one grandson, Landon Patrick Hodges, and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, mother-in-law, aunts, uncles, and many friends.

Mr. Dacorian Kassette "Dee" Coleman

Mr. Dacorian Kassette "Dee" Coleman

Mar 4, 2016

He is survived by his mother, Sheila Perry and his father, Kassetta L. Coleman of Starkville, MS; His siblings: Faijion Hill, Kassette L. Coleman, Jr., Kassidy Coleman, and Destiny Baker all of Starkville, MS; His grandparents: Clinton Moore of Starkville, MS; Darlene Perry of Chicago, IL: and Armie Coleman of Starkville, MS.

Ms. Janice Marie Turnipseed

Ms. Janice Marie Turnipseed

Mar 1, 2016

She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Melvin Turnipseed of Sturgis, MS; three brothers: Edward Turnipseed, Marvell Turnipseed, and Victor Turnipseed all of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren: Melquavis Turnipseed and CJ Turnipseed.

Mrs. Essie Dell Johnson

Mrs. Essie Dell Johnson

Mar 1, 2016

She leaves to cherish her memories, three children: Willie Ray Johnson (Deborah) of Columbus, MS; Reverend Dennis Johnson (Lana) of Starkville, MS; and Youlander Ross (Lonnie) of Jackson, MS; three sisters: Lillie Mae Wilson of Starkville, MS; Letha Dell Logan of St. Louis, MO; and Sheree Binder (James) of West Point, MS; three brothers: James Coffer (Pam) of St. Louis,...

Mr. Joe E. "Sonny" Gaines

Mr. Joe E. "Sonny" Gaines

Feb 27, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Mary T.L.. Gaines; his children: Annie Gail (Joe Stallings), Jerry L. Hinton (Mary), Tammy Ruff, Teresa Robinson, Josie Thomas, Nitishia Gaines, Frederick Hinton, Valarie Hinton, Vinson Hinton, Dwayne Doss and god child, Fred Tate.

Ms. Sherre Benson - Ferguson

Ms. Sherre Benson - Ferguson

Feb 25, 2016

She is survived by her mother, Eleanor A. Benson; her son, Darrius J. Greer "DJ"; her daughter, Kaitlyn Alexis Ferguson; uncles: Reverend Henry L. Damons (Shirley) of Corinth, MS; Bobby Damons of Milwaukee, WI; aunts: Margaret King, Barbara Walker, Tennie Spears, Rose Mary Buckley and Callie Michelle Agnew of Corinth, MS; Mary Scott of Allentown, PA; and Toni Bradley of...

Mr. Alvin Brooks

Mr. Alvin Brooks

Feb 23, 2016

He leaves two children: Terricka A. Brooks and Evan J. Brooks both of Starkville, MS; his loving parents: Albert and Fannie Brooks of Starkville, MS; his siblings: Loretta Woods of Chicago, IL; Murry Lane, Alethea Beckum and a special brother, Leonard Bradford all of Starkville, MS; and one grandson, Traylon Bankhead.

Mr. James Sinclair Pratt

Mr. James Sinclair Pratt

Feb 18, 2016

He is survived by his wife, Javette Pratt of Weir, MS; one son, James Pratt of Tupelo, MS; two-stepsons: Paul Middleton of Starkville, MS; and Julius Buggs of Weir, MS; his father and mother, James and Irma Bingham of Starkville, MS; one brother, Roderick Pratt of OK; and one sister, Gelisa Bingham of Starkville, MS; four nieces: Alayshia Pratt, Nyiesha...

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