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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)...

Mr. Victor Carnell Hudson

Mr. Victor Carnell Hudson

Mar 19, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories a daughter, Victoria Hudson of Starkville, MS; a son, Deontaye Jermichael Bibbs of Oxford, MS; brothers: Bobby Hudson (Helen) of Fayetteville, NC; Fredrick Hudson (Cheryl) of San Antonio, TX; Greg Hudson (Beneva) of Starkville, MS; John Hudson of Ann Arbor, MI; and Ben Hudson of New Orleans, LA; Cleveland Hudson (Ada), Leonard Hudson, David...

Mr. Eddie Lee Gore

Mr. Eddie Lee Gore

Mar 12, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories: four brothers: Edward Gore, John Gore (Mattie), Frank Gore (Betty) and Michael Gore (Sharon) all of Columbus, MS; four sisters: Rosie Bembry, Joyce Williams (Exzell, Sr.), Nikkie S. Gore all of Columbus, MS; and Loatte Wiggins of Fairfield, CA;

Mr. Immanuel "Biddy" Powers

Mr. Immanuel "Biddy" Powers

Mar 5, 2015

Mr. Powers leaves to cherish his memories a God sent wife, Dora Mae Powers; three children, Jerry (Maggie) Powers, Suprindah (Dennis) Kilborn, Immanuel (Natasha) Powers II, all of Starkville, MS; four grandchildren, Datraveon "Trey" Kilborn, April M. Powers, Alexia R. Powers, all of Starkville, MS, and Sana Powers of Jacksonville, NC; a step granddaughter, Evonnna Stovall; and a great-granddaughter, Amari...

Mr. Carl V. Powers

Mr. Carl V. Powers

Mar 3, 2015

To cherish his memories he leaves his mother, Dorothy L. Rogers of Starkville, MS; his father, Tommy C, Boyd (Francis) of St. Louis, MO; three sister: Michelle A. Rogers of Starkville, MS, Tanyala Sistrunk and Daphne Boyd of Dallas, TX; three brothers: Eddie L. Rogers, Jr., Kevin D. Rogers, and Walter Robinson of Starkville, MS; three uncles/brothers: Charles E. Powers...

Mr. Arthur "Sonny" Crumble

Mr. Arthur "Sonny" Crumble

Mar 2, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories; four sisters: Mildred Bailey, Ella Kelly (Willie), Annie Florence Clark all of Starkville, MS; Hattie Stanley of St. Louis, MO; one brother, Sam Jackson of Starkville, MS;

Mrs. Alice Jordan

Mrs. Alice Jordan

Feb 26, 2015

She leaves to cherish her life and memories: one (1) son: Hugh (Aleasha) Jordan, Jr. of Macon, MS and two (2) daughters: Shirley Jordan and Barbara (Terrell) Jordan of Starkville, MS. Three (3) sisters: Eva (Roger) Ridley of Starkville, MS, Bobbie Stokes of Chicago, IL and Marsha Woods of Columbus, OH. Three (3) brothers: Lerinzo (Barbara) Hill of Starkville, MS,...

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