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Mr. Marquez Deionte' Wilmont

Mr. Marquez Deionte' Wilmont

Sep 4, 2015

Mr. Marquez Deionte' Wilmont, 37, of Starkville, Mississippi died September 4, 2015 in Starkville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 24, 2015 at West Memorial Funeral Home, Starkville, Mississippi. West Memorial is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the online funeral register at westmemorialfunerals.com He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons; four sisters,...

Mrs. Jenelle Smith

Mrs. Jenelle Smith

Aug 30, 2015

Jenelle was a 1986 graduate of Starkville High School, and a graduate of Mississippi State University where she earned a degree in Business Management. She was employed by Mississippi State University. She leaves to cherish her memories; her loving husband of 21 years, Antonio Smith; two daughters: Aisha and Kiana Smith; her loving mother, Christine Rogers (Oscar); her father, Robert...

Miss Tarissa Clark

Miss Tarissa Clark

Aug 26, 2015

Tarissa was born on April 14, 1981 in Starkville, MS to Leroy Johnson and Aretha Clark Jordan. She departed her life on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bethel M.B. Church. She was very active doing community services and serving the Lord during various Church activities. She was employed at Sitel for several...

Mrs. Birdie Inez Jackson

Mrs. Birdie Inez Jackson

Aug 21, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories; her daughter, Alberta Glenn of Sturgis, MS; two grandchildren: Paulette Freman of Chicago, IL; and Willie Glenn of Michigan; six great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Leatha O'Bryant

Mrs. Leatha O'Bryant

Aug 21, 2015

She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Gene Autry O’Bryant and daughter-in-law, Minnie W. O’Bryant; eight grandchildren: Emma Quinn, Bobbie Davis, Leatha Jones, Leatha McCurry of Starkville, MS, Gene Woods, William Woods, Ruby Jean Woods of Starkville, MS, Frank Jr. O’Bryant and Francis O’Bryant of Hutto, TX; 17 great grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. James L. Roberts, Sr.

Mr. James L. Roberts, Sr.

Aug 15, 2015

He is survived by his wife, Laura M. Roberts of Starkville, MS; his children: Dorothy Allen, Loretta Mullins, Richard Lucious, Dorothy Neal, Fredrick Smith, and Dominique Roberts all of Starkville, MS; Adrian of West Point, MS; Glenda Sconiers of Huntsville, AL; John Roberts of Tupelo, MS; James L. Roberts, Jr. of Houston, TX; and Chadwick Roberts of Fort Worth, TX;...

Mr. Epluribus Elliott Jr.

Mr. Epluribus Elliott Jr.

Aug 10, 2015

He is survived by his sisters: Carrie Hines (Robert Hines), Emma Austin (L. C. Austin), Betty Watson (the late John Watson) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Gloria Skipper, Denise Akins (Charles Akins), and Renee Kennard (Victor Kennard) and brothers: Howard Elliott of Killeen, Texas, Willie Martin Elliott (Betty Elliott), Glenn Elliott (Wanda Elliott) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Earl Elliott. As well...

Baby Alivia Amire Davis

Baby Alivia Amire Davis

Aug 8, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories: Her mother, Robin Davis; her father, Michael Clark both of Pheba, MS; two brothers: Ashton Davis of Pheba, MS; and Michael Clark II of Starkville, MS; one sister; and a loving grandmother, Evalett Davis.

Mr. A.C. Colvin

Mr. A.C. Colvin

Aug 4, 2015

e is survived by seven sisters: Emma Brown, Everlena Colvin of West Point, MS; Evelyn Tinder of Indianapolis, IN; Mary Helen Brown , Mary Dean Harris, Carry Jean Mobley all of Starkville, MS; Dorothy Pearl Blakney of St. Louis, MO; eight brothers: Arthur Colvin of Marion, IN; Jimmy Colvin, Jessie Colvin, Richard Spearmon, Jr., Azzie Spearmon, Johnny Spearmon, Charles Spearmon...

Mr. Charles E. Powers

Mr. Charles E. Powers

Aug 3, 2015

To cherish his memories he leaves his devoted and loving wife, Dorothy Powers of Starkville, MS; his loving daughter, Santana Brown (Gregory) of Starkville, MS; step-daughters: Vicki Robinson and Amanda Barnes (Alvin) all of Starkville, MS; his step-sons: Toeney Flowers of Portland, Oregon, Charlie Johnson Jr. of Starkville, MS, and Steven Johnson (Wynita) of Eugene, Oregon; his brothers: Tommie L....

Mr. John Carr Jr.

Mr. John Carr Jr.

Aug 3, 2015

He is survived by three daughters: Shelia Williams (James) of Starkville, MS; Aurora Baugh (Hollis) of Jackson, MS; and Eileen Carr-Tabb (Robert) of Starkville, MS; one brother, David Williams (Evelyn) of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren.

Mrs. Maggie Bell - Brownlee "Cookie"

Mrs. Maggie Bell - Brownlee "Cookie"

Aug 1, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband and good friend, Donald Brownlee; three daughters: Latoya Brown, Briania Bush (Dentavies), and Vestna Brownlee all of West Point, MS; two daughters of love: Nikita Brownlee and Kesha Brownlee; her parents: Willie B. Brown, Jr. and Emma Colvin Brown; three sisters: Rosie Brown, Oddie Bush (Eddie), Arlene Sykes (Cedric) all of West...

Mr. Tommy James Belk

Mr. Tommy James Belk

Jul 27, 2015

He leaves to cherish his precious memories; his mother, Mattie Bell Campbell of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Breuna Hubbard, and Patricia Reed (Ryan) both of Starkville, MS; a special friend, Ree; ten sisters: Mattie Davis (James), Darlene Ware, Dorothy Hudson, Ella Ruth Belk, all of Starkville, MS; Jeanette Rice (Ben), Lillie McKinney and Shirley McQuiller (O.B.) all of Pheba, MS;...

Mr. Elvis Johnson

Mr. Elvis Johnson

Jul 26, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Dorothy "Janelle" ; four daughters, Tiffany Owens of East Point, GA; Alona Bell and Megan Bell, both of Starkville, MS, and Audreyanne Edwards of Columbus, MS; four sisters, Catherine Johnson of Blue Island, IL, Mary Ann Johnson of Aurora, IL, Betty Ellis of Starkville, MS, and Jacqueline (Kevin) Covington of Cypress,TX;...

Mr. Roger Lee Bell

Mr. Roger Lee Bell

Jul 25, 2015

Mr. Roger Lee Bell, 71, of Starkville, MS passed away on July 25, 2015 in Starkville, MS. He was a retired custodian from Mississippi State University and Oktibbeha county Welfare Department. He is survived by one son, Steven Bell, Sr., two daughters, Teresa Sanders and Kayla Bell, one adopted son, Keerin Morgan, seven grandchildren, ten sisters, and four brothers. He...

Mrs. Eddie Earl Jenkins

Mrs. Eddie Earl Jenkins

Jul 21, 2015

She was born to Jana E Davis and Earl Bardwell of Starkville, MS on February 29, 1920. She demonstrated unconditional love for everyone that graced her home, as well as her presence. She was involved in Blackjack M.B. Church, where she was a member of the Usher Board, Mother Board and a founder of the Children’s Choir. On Sunday mornings...

Mr. Dwight Lamar Bell

Mr. Dwight Lamar Bell

Jul 21, 2015

Dwight Lamar Bell was born on October 26, 1954, in Starkville, MS to Mr. Willie James and Laura Jane Bell. He departed this life on July 21, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. He was baptized at and early age at Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful Deacon, and member of the Brotherhood...

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