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Mr. Danny Ray Jones

Mr. Danny Ray Jones

May 23, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Iola D. Jones; 2 daughters, Ralecia (Ray) Gibbs and Demitra Danielle Graham; 1 son, Kelvin “Wayne” Jones, 5 grandchildren; Jamarrion, Quadedria, La’Jarrious, Jaliyah, and Braylen; 2 brothers, John W. Jones and Melvin Jones; and 1 sister, Rose (Robert) Coffey-Graham all of Starkville, MS; as well as aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives,...

Mrs. Ida Mae Hinton -Tate

Mrs. Ida Mae Hinton -Tate

May 18, 2016

She leaves to cherish her memories; two children: Verlelia Ricks of Birmingham, AL; and Terrance Tate of Laurel, MS; four sisters: Willie A. Jackson of Atlanta, GA; Nellie Lawrence, Rebecca Oden, and Carrie Arnold all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Chester Hinton of Starkville, MS; 16 grandchildren.

Mrs. Viola Johnson

Mrs. Viola Johnson

May 9, 2016

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; a loving daughter, Penelope Johnson; brothers: Willie Weaver (Ruthie Mae), James Weaver (Lovie) of Starkville, MS; and R.L. Weaver; a sister, Annie Lottie Petty of St. Louis, MO; nieces: Carlene Chandler and Felecia Crawford of Starkville, MS and Lizzie Fulmore (Tracy) of Columbia, SC; nephews: Darrell Crawford (Armetta), James Oliver Crawford, Jr., Ross...

Mr. D'Mond Lamar William Stephenson

Mr. D'Mond Lamar William Stephenson

May 8, 2016

Memories will be cherished by his lovely wife: Jennifer Stephenson; one daughter, Nakya Stephenson; one son, D’Mond Stephenson, Jr., all of Anchorage, AK; His parents, Debra (Charles) Logan of Sturgis, MS; William Lois Stephenson of Ackerman, MS; one brother, Frank D. Wright, of Anchorage, AK; one sister Michelle Sharp of Starkville, MS; a loving father and mother-in-law, Larry and Trena...

Mrs. Myra West

Mrs. Myra West

May 4, 2016

She leaves to cherish her memories; four daughters: Felecia Evans (Gerald) of Memphis, TN; Teresa Harrington-Johnson of Olive Branch, MS; Michelle West of Cedar Bluff, MS; and Crystal Bibbs (Charles) of Starkville, MS; seven grandchildren: Z'squita, Chelsea, Drake, Charles III, Elijah, Westley, and Adriana; four great grandchildren: Ashdon, Aidon, Ashley and Autumn; three sisters: Lizzie Foster, Lula Carpenter, and Eva...

Mr. Charlie Barnett, Jr.

Mr. Charlie Barnett, Jr.

May 3, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memory; one daughter, Lanedra Tate (Terry) of Starkville, MS; one son, Douglas Davis of Dallas, TX; two step-daughters: Sandra Gillespie (Arthur), and Shannon Prater of Starkville, MS; one step-son, Stacy Hendrix (Mary) of Germany; four sisters: Mary Jean Clay of Collinsville, IL; Linda Webber (Maurice) of Columbus, MS; Ophelia-Zion (Noel) Smith of Billings, MT; Gwendolyn...

Mrs. Magnolia Boyd - Taylor

Mrs. Magnolia Boyd - Taylor

Apr 30, 2016

Those who will be profoundly deprived of her presence are her Children: Julia Phine Wilson, Alma Jean Taylor, Roosevelt Taylor Jr., Lawrence Taylor, Dian Taylor-Singleton, Deborah (Michael) Shannon, Ronnie (Gina) Taylor and Andre Taylor; Step-children: Dorothy Vaughn and Vanessa Larry; Grandchildren: Bruce (Twanda) Wilson of Slidell, LA, Jennifer Taylor-Johnson of St Louis, MO, Victoria Taylor of Atlanta, Ronnel Taylor, Ryann...

Ms. Lender "Blue" Bishop

Ms. Lender "Blue" Bishop

Apr 28, 2016

She is survived by her mother, Christine Bishop; a brother, Morris Bishop; her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Sallie Mae Shannon

Mrs. Sallie Mae Shannon

Apr 27, 2016

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: a daughter, Joyce Jenkins (Charles) of Starkville, MS; four step-daughters: Belva Jean Sloss, Patricia Ann Moore, Lee Ester Williams, and Christine Turner;one step-son, Michael Shannon all of Nashville, TN; one loving grandson, Tarvus L. Jenkins of Jackson, MS; nieces, nephews, one sister-in-law; as well as other relatives and friends.

Ms. Laura E. Smith

Ms. Laura E. Smith

Apr 24, 2016

She leaves to mourn her passing, nine children: Lamekia Penn (Gregory) of Gwinett County, GA; Raquel Orr (Jonathan) of Durant, MS; Jessica Smith of Starkville, MS; Terrance Smith, Jr. of Minot, ND; Shaquille Smith, Devontae Smith, Tytianna Smith, Sapireya Smith, and Jaquan Smith all of Starkville, MS; eight sisters: Betty McDowell and Senora Collins of Starkville, MS; Camella Swift of...

Mr. James E. Powers

Mr. James E. Powers

Apr 23, 2016

He is survived by one daughter, Brandy Lewis (Felton) of Watauga, TX; two sons: Jamel Powers of Phoenix, AZ and Christopher Powers of Los Angeles, CA; 9 grandchildren;two sisters: Emma Redmond and Joanne Howard both of Starkville, MS;

Mrs. Ira Mae Gandy - Bishop

Mrs. Ira Mae Gandy - Bishop

Apr 18, 2016

She leaves to mourn her passing, nine children: Ellis Wade Bishop of Gary, IN; Larry Conrad Bishop of Los Angeles, CA; Oliver Bishop, Michael Bishop of Starkville, MS; Jhivonee Marcus of Dallas, TX;Lynn Bishop-Hazen, Tina Bishop-Khokhar, Brenda Ward, Latonya L. Bishop all of Starkville, MS; and Yolanda Bishop of Austintown, OH; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Archeen Rush Larry

Mrs. Archeen Rush Larry

Apr 13, 2016

Archeen Rush Larry was born on May 24, 1950 in Starkville, Mississippi to Odie and Nettie Rush, both preceded her in death. She was the youngest girl of 12 children. Archeen accepted Christ at an early age at Josey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Starkville, Mississippi, where she sang in the choir and was an active member. She departed for...

Mr. James A. Outlaw

Mr. James A. Outlaw

Apr 9, 2016

James leaves to cherish his memories, his lovely wife, Nilan Outlaw of Starkville, MS; daughter, Dwendolyn Outlaw-Williams of Cookeville, TN; son, Jarvis Outlaw (Samantha) of Houston, TX; mother, Janie Outlaw of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Willie Outlaw (Olean) of West Point, MS; Ellis Outlaw of Starkville, MS, Terry Outlaw of Starkville, MS, Larry Outlaw of Starkville, MS; Dean Outlaw (Annette)...

Mr. Joshua Minor

Mr. Joshua Minor

Apr 8, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter, Yolanda Lanier of Starkville, MS; two sons: Fred Minor, Michael Smith both of Starkville, MS; 2 grandchildren: Jasmine Ward of Starkville, MS and Brent Logan of Louisville, MS; three sisters: Lottie Rice, Joyce Blair and Catherine Minor all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Tommy James Minor of Starkville, MS; he also leaves...

Mr. Robert Eugene Bardwell

Mr. Robert Eugene Bardwell

Apr 5, 2016

He leaves to cherish his memories, his children Bernita L. Bardwell, Rochelle Bardwell both of San Antonio, TX; Robert Bardwell of AL. He is preceded in death by his daughter Vernita L. Bardwell and mother Sara Rogers. He leaves behind 16 brothers and sisters John (Bae) Bardwell of Starkville, MS; Doug Bardwell of Starkville, MS; Vince Bardwell of Green Bay,...

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...

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