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Mr. Dero Jones Sr.

Mr. Dero Jones Sr.

Jan 3, 2015

Dero Jones, Sr. was born April 19, 1929 to the late Mary Lou Jones. He departed this life on January 3, 2015 at Oktibbeha County Regional Hospital. He confessed Christ at an early age at St. Paul M. B. Church where he was a life-long member and served faithfully until his death. For his Christian Education, Dero was a certified...

Mr. Marion "Big Fun" Deloach Jr.

Mr. Marion "Big Fun" Deloach Jr.

Dec 29, 2014

He was an employee of Red Cap until his health failed. He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Patricia DeLoach; three daughters: Marian DeLoach of Columbus, MS; Marketa DeLoach of Starkville, MS; and Tara Weatherspoon of Tupelo, MS; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Quinn; five brothers: James Weeks, Albert Taylor (Darlene), Michael Quinn, David Quinn all of Mathiston, MS; William...

Mrs. Eddie B. Hart - Rice

Mrs. Eddie B. Hart - Rice

Dec 25, 2014

On October 5, 1937, Sister Eddie B. Hart was born to the late Tommie James and Thelma Hart Johnson of Starkville, Mississippi. Sister Rice departed this life on December 25, 2014 at University of MS Medical Center at 12:35 a.m. She was the oldest of 17 children. On December 22, 1954, she united in holy matrimony to the Joe Nathan...

Mr. Loranzo Poe

Mr. Loranzo Poe

Dec 17, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Belinda Dailey Poe of Starkville, MS; his father, J.T. Poe, Sr. of Starkville, MS; seven sons: Travias Poe, Marvin Smith, Alonzo Poe, Tevin Poe, Tremel Smith and Rhine Poe all of Starkville, MS; Gremel Smith of Anderson, ID; one daughter, NeKitia Smith of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Linda Poe Hendersona and Latoya Pearson; three...

Mr. Robert Earl Cooper

Mr. Robert Earl Cooper

Dec 16, 2014

He is survived by his wife,, Valerie Cooper and six children: Wendell Hogan, Rosalind F. Landry, Robert C. Cooper (Danette), Brendetta C. Floyd (Jeremy), Brandi N. Shankle and Randy W. Shankle; a host of grandchildren

Mrs. Dorothy L. Williams

Mrs. Dorothy L. Williams

Dec 15, 2014

She is survived by two sons: Anthony Williams of Starkville, MS; Nadreko Nelson of Blacksburg, VA; four sisters: Ruth Winston of St. Louis, MO; Cathy McDowell, WIlma Jones both of Starkville, MS; Gertha Wheeler of Los Angeles, CA; brothers: Lindsey Henry, Jr. of St. Louis, MO; Kevin Bell, Wiilie Bell and Walter Smith all of Starkville, MS; 6 grandchildren and...

Mr. Willie B. Washington

Mr. Willie B. Washington

Dec 13, 2014

He leaves to cherish his legacy and memories; a loving wife, Linda Washington; and nine children: Curtis Washington (Linda) of Rochester, NY; Paris Washington of Rochester, NY; Cathy Washington of Lithonia, GA; Carla Madison of North Dakota; Darlene Washington of Rochester, NY; Alisa Washington of Rochester, NY; Denise Leavell of Riverdale, GA; Christie Rodriquez (Luis) of Rochester, NY; Chetema Washington...

Mrs. Carrie Buress

Mrs. Carrie Buress

Dec 9, 2014

She is survived by three daughters: Bessie Stovall of Chicago, IL; Gertrude Bailey of East St. Louis, MO; Susie Henderson of Milwaukee, WI; two brothers: Leon Buress of Milwaukee, WI; Oliver Buress of Starkville, MS; a special cousin, Odessa Jackson; 28 grandchildren, 29 great, great grandchildren and 37 great, great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Freddie Drungole High

Mrs. Freddie Drungole High

Dec 9, 2014

Freddie Drungole High was born on October 24, 1924 in Monticello, Mississippi. As the sixth of eight children born to educators and musicians Professor Charles M. Drungole and Mrs. Mayten Comfort Drungole, baby Freddie entered a caring home that was filled with music, intellectual exchange, and strong family and Christian values. She learned to play piano from her mother at...

Mr. Willie B. Johnson Sr.

Mr. Willie B. Johnson Sr.

Dec 7, 2014

Willie B. Johnson, Sr. was born July 17, 1947 in Crawford (Oktibbeha County), Mississippi to the late Charlie James Johnson, Jr. and the late Margaree Davis Johnson. “Will” accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he was later ordained a deacon. He later joined Charity Mission Full Gospel Baptist under the pastorage of Bishop...

Mrs. Patricia Stinson Evans

Mrs. Patricia Stinson Evans

Dec 1, 2014

She is survived by her husband, Jessie L. Evans of Starkville, MS; three sons: Cedric Tate (Catina), Jessie A. Stinson, and Mikobie Stinson all of Starkville, MS; a step-daughter, Willie D. Bell also of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Deborah M. Lawrence of Starkville, MS; Gloria S. Pearson and Annie Stinson of Milwaukee, WI; and Betty Mathes of Indiana; three brothers:...

Mrs. Joeann Ward Jones

Mrs. Joeann Ward Jones

Nov 30, 2014

On Sunday, November 30, 2014 in the early afternoon hours JoeAnn was called to her heavenly home. Joe Ann was born on September 27, 1958. She was the second of six children born to the Mr. Felix Ward and Mrs. Alma L. Ward. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and savior at an early age; she became a member...

Mr. Roger Landrum Burton

Mr. Roger Landrum Burton

Nov 28, 2014

Roger was born August 5, 1972 to the late Christine Miles Burton and Roger Lee Burton of Starkville, MS and one special aunt who helped raise him, Aunt Sylvia Miles. He attended Starkville Public School. He loved to draw, play video games, wheelchair basketball, and watching karate movies. He accepted Christ and was baptized in 1989 at New Prairie Grove...

Mrs. Ida Mae Gandy

Mrs. Ida Mae Gandy

Nov 28, 2014

She is survived by three daughters: Vera Gandy, Ora M. Anderson and Shirley Gandy all of Chicago, Illinois. Four sisters: Helen Perry of Starkville, MS; Margaret Ann Sullivan of Muskegon, MI; Louise Cannon and Earnestine Perry both of Chicago, IL; one brother, Bobby Perry of Jackson, MS; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren.

Mr. George B. "June Cat" Bowen Jr.

Mr. George B. "June Cat" Bowen Jr.

Nov 27, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Mary Tate Bowen; three daughters: Lisa McMillan (Calvin), Stephanie Frison both of Houston, MS; Joyce Whitfield (Reverend Darrick) of Okolona, MS; two step-sons: Arthur H. Miller, Jr. and Douglas L. Miller (Troylin) both of Starkville, MS; five brothers and five sisters: William Bowen (Betty), Reverend Bobby Bowen (Annie), Willie Bowen (Linda)...

Mr. Everett "Ab" Quinn

Mr. Everett "Ab" Quinn

Nov 22, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mary C. Quinn; three daughters: Lillie Jefferson (John) and Frances Cunningham (Earick) all of West Point, MS; Lisa Mobley (Dewayne) of Starkville, MS; four sons: Everett Quinn (Antinique) of Cedar Bluff, MS; Bobby Quinn of West Point, MS; William Quinn (Tonya) of West Point, MS; Andre Quinn (Tavita) of Starkville, MS; one...

Mrs. Ava Lorraine Moore

Mrs. Ava Lorraine Moore

Nov 20, 2014

Ava Moore passed away peacefully on November 20, 2014 in Starkville, Mississippi. She is survived by her mother, Lorraine Blount; husband, Lawrence Moore; siblings: Dr. Henry Frierson, Clyde Frierson, Elinor Blount, Jack Blount, James Blount, Gregory Abrams, and Rochelle Abrams; her children: Arnell Moore, Moriee' Moore and Cina Moore-Mitchell; 11 grandchildren. She was the owner of Ava's Monogramming.

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