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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...

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.

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