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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.

Miss Mary M. Gillespie

Miss Mary M. Gillespie

Nov 19, 2014

She is survived by three sons: Marshall Gillespie of Starkville, MS; Antonio Gillespie (Shelia) of Houston, TX; and Timothy Gillespie (Kewanda) of Greenville, S.C.; three daughters: Annie, Latonya, and Samantha Gillespie of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Willie Gillespie (Sylvia) and Ray Gillespie both of Starkville, MS; Curtis Love of West Point, MS; Larry Buford of Kansas City, KS; and Robert...

Sister Anna Hogan Reed

Sister Anna Hogan Reed

Nov 19, 2014

She is survived by two daughters: Doris Smith (Charles) of Starkville, MS; and Anita Anderson (Jerry) of Mariville, IN; two sons: Sammy and Anthony Reed both of Starkville, MS; one brother, Nathan Hogan of Lawton, OK; one uncle, Isaac Horsley; two Godchildren: Priscilla Stevenson, (her children: Walter and Earnest);Alfreda Boyd (her children: Perez and Desmond); 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,...

Mr. Bobby Ree Fields

Mr. Bobby Ree Fields

Nov 14, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Ardelia Fields; five daughters: Annie L. Young, Barbara A. Fields, Sandra Fields, Donice Fields, and Deliyha Jackson all of Starkville, MS; two sons: Michael Fields of Columbus, MS; and Antonio Fields of Starkville, MS; one sister, Lovie Kelley of Cerritos, CA; two brothers: John Bell of East Saint Louis, IL; Ben Gillespie...

Miss Angela Denise Davis

Miss Angela Denise Davis

Nov 12, 2014

Miss Angela Denise Davis was born April 26, 1976 in Eupora, Mississippi. She departed this life on November 12, 2014 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jermaine Davis; an aunt, Linda Betts and an uncle, Harnes Stewart, Jr. Angela graduated with honors from East Webster High School in 1994. She attended Mississippi State University where...

Mr. Harnes Stewart Jr.

Mr. Harnes Stewart Jr.

Oct 30, 2014

He is survived by four children: Billy Patton, Dana Patton, Selea Patton and Harnes Stewart III, all of Raleigh, North Carolina; one brother, James Stewart of Gulfport, MS; two sisters: Margie Williams of Clarksville, TN and Hazel Harrison (Hiawatha) of Columbus, MS.

Mrs. Autry Jean Taylor

Mrs. Autry Jean Taylor

Oct 30, 2014

She leaves to cherish her loving memory; five children: Nadine, Beverly and Eric all of Starkville, MS; and Andrea and Robert of Chicago, IL; three step-children who she considered to be her own: Shermaine, Anita and Frankie all of Chicago, IL; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Luther J. Brassel of Chicago, IL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Mr. Otis Shelton Sr.

Mr. Otis Shelton Sr.

Oct 27, 2014

He is survived by his children: Victoria Selvie, Otis Shelton, Jr., George Shelton (Connie), and daughter-in-law, Mary Shelton of Cincinnati, OH; Ada Shelton of Atlanta, Georgia; Kermit Shelton (Ethel) and Bennie Ray Shelton (Nina) of Crawford, MS; two sisters: Bernice Calmes and Earnestine Hairston; three brothers: JW Smith, Jesse Smith and Peter Smith, Jr. ; 14 grandchildren.

Mr. Rodgie Lee "Chest" Lindsey

Mr. Rodgie Lee "Chest" Lindsey

Oct 27, 2014

He is survived by two daughters: Barbara Skinner (Jackie) of Columbus, Mississippi; Deborah Sims (Eugene) of Starkville, Mississippi; sisters: Martha Carter of Chicago, Illinois; Susie Dancy (Clidell) and Hilda Perry (Gene) both of Starkville, Mississippi; brothers: Freeman Lindsey, Jr., Raymond Lindsey (Brenette) both of Starkville, Mississippi; Aaron Lindsey of Chicago, Illinois; Graddie Lindsey (Kathryn) of Starkville, Mississippi; two aunts: Bonnie...

Mrs. Ossie Lee Brown

Mrs. Ossie Lee Brown

Oct 22, 2014

She is survived by three daughters: Jessie J. Hollingshed of Crawford, Mississippi; Lorain Logan-Conner (Curtis) of Los Angeles, California; and Maggie B. Patrick (Winston) of Starkville, Mississippi; three sons: Charles Gillespie (Gwen) of Edgewood, Kentucky; James Emmitt Brown (friend, Mercedes White) of Starkville, Mississippi; and Lovorn Brown (Daisy) of Columbus, Mississippi; one step-daughter, Annie Mae Chalmers of Memphis, Tennessee; 18...

Mrs. Mary Frances Johnson

Mrs. Mary Frances Johnson

Oct 19, 2014

Mary leaves to cherish three sons, Robert D. Johnson Jr., Leroy (Suzanne) Johnson of Starkville, MS and Arthur Louis (Dorothy) Johnson of Crawford, MS; five daughters, Loretta (Albert) Williams of Brooksville, MS, Mary D (Larry) Swanigan of Louisville, MS, Gail (George) Dotson, Glenda (Darnell) Butler of Crawford, MS and Nancy Gandy of Starkville, MS: 23 Grand-Children, 42 Great-Grand Children, and...

Mr. Wade Julian Mcgee

Mr. Wade Julian Mcgee

Oct 19, 2014

Wade began his formal education at Oktibbeha County Training School (OCTS), Starkville, Mississippi, later graduating from W.C. Henderson High School. During his high school years, he participated in the band, playing first trumpet. Wade loved his classmates. The Class of 1962 is a close-knit group, and has remained friends and continue to fellowship until this present day. Mr. McGee received...

Mr. Van William Larry

Mr. Van William Larry

Oct 15, 2014

He is survived by three sisters: Emma Jean Kelly (Jessie), Dorothy Larry, and Vera Larry all of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Walter Young (Betty) of Starkville, MS; and Leon Larry of Olive Branch, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Vergie Jenette Akins

Mrs. Vergie Jenette Akins

Oct 9, 2014

Sister Akins was united in matrimony to the late Kit Akins Sr., and to this union seven children were born. She leaves to cherish her memory: Kit Akins, Jr. (Kathy); Evelyn Jenette Akins ; Walter Douglas (Ann); Rita Faye, Rodney Lavon all of Starkville, MS; Greta Akins Taylor (Carl) of Midland, GA and Cedric Lamar of Honolulu, HI. A son-in-law...

Mrs. Ora Lee Roberts-Thomas

Mrs. Ora Lee Roberts-Thomas

Oct 8, 2014

She is survived by her husbandof 64 years, Arthur Thomas of Starkville, MS; two sons: Willie Earl Thomas (Bettye) and Minister James Thomas (Rhonda) both of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Ruth Nicks Billy) and Dorothy Brown of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Annie M. Toran of St. Louis, MO; Magnolia Blair (J.W.) of Starkville, MS; and Nannie Roberts of Chicago, IL;...

Mrs. Elona Maria Jefferson "Elaine"

Mrs. Elona Maria Jefferson "Elaine"

Oct 8, 2014

Elaine leaves to cherish her memories; her strong and devoted husband, David Jefferson; a loving father, George Davis of Starkville, MS; three wonderful children: Lafreda Macon of Duluth, GA; Heather Whitley (Jonathan) of Virginia Beach, VA; Frederick Macon (Kenyon) of Melbourne, FL; seven step-children: Jamal Jones, Davida Jefferson, Daquan Jefferson, Davarius Bell all of Starkville, MS; David Dominic Jefferson of...

Mrs. Rosie Mae Roberts

Mrs. Rosie Mae Roberts

Oct 6, 2014

She is survived by four daughters: Theretha Watkins of Colorado Springs, CO; Bobbie Jefferson (Mark) of Waterloo, IA:; Darlene Hinton (Eddie James) and Evelyn Roberts both of Starkville, MS; two sons: Maurice Roberts of Minnesota and Andre Roberts of Clarinda, IA; and one sister, Annie Grayer of St. Louis, MO; 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren;

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