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Mrs. Daisy S. Mcdowell

Mrs. Daisy S. Mcdowell

May 28, 2015

She is survived by her step-mother, Marion Sykes-Stallings; two daughters: Gwendolyn Johnson (Robert) and Lucersia Nichols (Carl); three sons: Reverend Tyrone Michael Stallings (Edith), Joseph McDowell (Barbie), and Mervin McDowell (Valerie); two step-sons: Michael and Kenny McDowell; five brothers: Edward Stallings (Carolyn), Lloyd McGee-Stallings (Shirley), Grover Stallings (Genevieve), Kenneth Stallings (Shundra), and Travis (Rena); eight sisters: Emma S. Hogan, Allen...

Mr. Felix Bevill

Mr. Felix Bevill

May 9, 2015

He is survived by his daughter, Saundria Wanamaker (Samuel) of North Carolina; step-son, Spaulding Suttle of California; sisters: Lauretha Carter of Cleveland, OH; Charity Lawrence (Charles) of Starkville, MS; brothers: Paul Bevill (Lottie) of Cleveland, OH; Glenn Bevill (Mary) of Aurora, CO; Jerry Bevill ( Zella) , Joe Bevill, Richard Bevill and John Bevill all of Starkville, MS; a host...

Mr. Carl Wayne Malone

Mr. Carl Wayne Malone

May 5, 2015

He is survived by his wife, Queen W. Malone of Crawford, MS; two daughters: Shamiko D. Malone of Crawford, MS; and Carla W. Malone of Tuscaloosa, AL; his father, Walter J. Malone and mother, Annie J. Malone of Crawford, MS; two sisters: Diana Nance (Walter) of Augusta, GA; Gloria M. Blunt (Roy) of Columbus, MS; three aunts, five uncles; a...

Mr. John Allen Spencer

Mr. John Allen Spencer

May 2, 2015

He is survived by three children: John Allen Spencer, Jr. and James Spencer of Columbus, MS; Venita Spencer of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Pearlie Spencer and Mary Ann Sampson; 10 grandchildren.

Ms. Hazel "Tina" Hicks

Ms. Hazel "Tina" Hicks

Apr 29, 2015

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: Five children, Barbie (Joseph) McDowell, Calvin (Sharon) Hicks and Jackie Randle all of Starkville, MS. Eddie Mae Sillimon of Meridian, MS and Lakiesha Hicks of Memphis, TN.Six God-Daughters, Debra (Judge) McCarter & Teresa Rogers-Barnes both of Starkville, MS, LaKeesha Chapman of Columbus, MS, Tequila Harris of Memphis, TN, Lavsha Jones-King of Birmingham, AL...

Mrs. Myrtle Anthony Hairston

Mrs. Myrtle Anthony Hairston

Apr 24, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Margarett A. Hairston; sons: Howard Hairston, Herman C. Hairston, Windell E. Hairston all of Columbus, MS; 6 grandchildren: and sister, Tilda (Robert) Tate.

Mrs. Mary Hart - Stovall

Mrs. Mary Hart - Stovall

Apr 24, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter: Annie Fields (Lawrence) of Berkeley, MO; three grandchildren: Robia Fields, Brenda Fields and Larry Fields; four siblings: Lillie Hill, J.D. Hart, Leatha Malone and Joe Lewis Hart; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mrs. Nannie Mae Billups

Mrs. Nannie Mae Billups

Apr 24, 2015

She is survived by one son, Charles Billups of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren.

Mrs. Bessie Mae Cannon

Mrs. Bessie Mae Cannon

Apr 23, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters: Alma Jones (William) of Eupora, MS; Dorothy Austin and Shirley Cannon both of Starkville, MS; a step-son, John Cannon of Starkville, MS; 18 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, six sisters: Ruby Randle, Betty Martin, Bernice Harris, Delois Harris and Lucille Thompson (Charles) all of Starkville, MS; two brothers: John Harris, Jr. (Emma Jean)...

Mr. Turner Lee Petty Sr.

Mr. Turner Lee Petty Sr.

Apr 19, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters: Mary Lowery (David), Dewanda Young (Michael) both of Starkville, MS; and Mildred Pearl Wicks of Flint, MI; two sons: Tommy Petty (Vickie) and Turner Petty, Jr. both of Starkville, MS; 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mr. Arthur Lee "Marshall/Abraham" Wordlaw, Sr.

Mr. Arthur Lee "Marshall/Abraham" Wordlaw, Sr.

Apr 16, 2015

Mr. Wordlaw leaves to cherish his memory his eleven children: Joyce Emerson of Starkville, MS; Willyne Brownlee (Richard) of Jacksonville, FL; Jeanette Duck (J. P.) of Starkville, MS; Kelly Wordlaw of Starkville, MS; Marvin Wordlaw of Starkville, MS; Timothy Wordlaw of Fairboat, MN; Arthur Lee Wordlaw, Jr. (Lease) of Starkville, MS; Gary Wordlaw (Philicia) of West Point, MS; Renee Wordlaw...

Mrs. Fannie Ruth Mcwhorter-Sudduth

Mrs. Fannie Ruth Mcwhorter-Sudduth

Apr 12, 2015

She is survived by eight daughters: Marilyn, Mildred (Walter), Mittie (Terry), Marcia, Marie Ann (Arthur) all of Starkville, MS; Magalene of Westchester, IL; Evon Young (Larry Jr.) of Boynton Beach FL/ Chicago, IL and Maryeo of Douglasville, GA; two sons: Marvelous Sudduth of Starkville and Matthew Bays of Brooklyn, NY; she is also survived by granddaughters: Arica, Donna, Tammy, Tessa,...

Mr. Carl Reed Trainer

Mr. Carl Reed Trainer

Apr 8, 2015

He is survived by his mother, Robin M. Moye; four sons: Carl A. Fair (Kimberly of Birmingham, AL; Michael Tyrell Young and James Lachon Boyd (Natasha) both of Starkville, MS; and Carnorris Reed Yarbrough of Louisville, MS; five sisters: JoeAnn Neyland (Simon) of Jackson, MS; Marvilous Clemons (Sammie) of Brooksville, MS; Danielle Norris and Emma Macon both of Starkville, MS;...

Mrs. Eva M. Thames - Allen

Mrs. Eva M. Thames - Allen

Apr 6, 2015

She is survived by one daughter, Cassandra Brownlee of Starkville, MS; one sister, Mary Drane of Starkville, MS; and one brother, Robert Timmes.

Ms. Mary Edna Bradford

Ms. Mary Edna Bradford

Mar 31, 2015

She is survived by a son, Leonard Bradford, Sr. (Rosia), and her brother, Lee Earnest Bradford both of Starkville, MS; five grandchildren: Leonard Bradford, Jr, (Mary), Travis Bedford (Tamika), Shavon Bradford, Jonetta Bradford and Marquetta Bradford. six great grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mr. Charles Edward Bell

Mr. Charles Edward Bell

Mar 29, 2015

He is survived by three daughters: Terrie Bell, Alizia Bell, and LaShawn Bell allof California; four sisters: Mae Jackson (Earnest) of Starkville, MS; Osie Williams (Willie) and Lelia McConnico-Hendricks of Los Angeles, CA; and Diane Robinson (Alvin) of San Bernandino, CA; nine grandchildren. 13 great grandchildren; an uncle, Roger Bell (Annette); two aunts: Lorraine Stewart and Lessie Williams both of...

Mr. James Spencer "Baby James" Chandler Jr.

Mr. James Spencer "Baby James" Chandler Jr.

Mar 21, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Marnetta L. Harris, and his father, James Spencer Chandler, Sr. of Starkville, MS; three children: Jariyah Z. Chandler, Jabari M. Chandler and Spencer A. Chandler all of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Tabitha Horsley-Chandler and Nicchi Robinson-Stovall of Starkville, MS; and Teshia Scales of Dallas, TX; one brother, Farris T. Harris of Starkville,...

Mr. Terrance Avern Grayer

Mr. Terrance Avern Grayer

Mar 21, 2015

He is survived by one son, Dondre Dailey of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Shemerrius Gray and Carmen Grayer of Starkville, MS; three step-daughters: Brittany Dailey, Alaysia and Oenjada Weeks of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Gwen Grayer of Flint, MI; Sharon Evans of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Ronnie Grayer and Lendale Grayer both of Starkville, MS; two aunts: Valie Snell (Otis)...

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