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Mrs. Josie Lee Isaacs

Mrs. Josie Lee Isaacs

Oct 5, 2014

She leaves to cherish her memories; two daughters: Anita Holt (Darrell) of Los Angeles, CA; and Veronica Riles of Starkville, MS; five sons: Dennis Riles, Chicago, IL; Darrell Riles (Jeanette), Terrence Owens, Edward Riles (Loretta) of Tupelo, MS; and Wilburn Riles (Patsy) of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Lizzie Mae Ward, Bobbie Watt (Billy) of Starkville, MS; and Martha Brown of...

Mrs. Willie B. Bell

Mrs. Willie B. Bell

Oct 5, 2014

She is survived by her husband, Charles Bell, Sr.; four daughters: Rose Rhine, Geraldine Davis (Woodrow), Jacqueline Spencer (James), all of Starkville, MS; and Mary Emma Gilmore (Edison) of Broadview, IL; two sons: Charles Bell, Jr., and George Bell of Starkville, MS; one brother, Charles Rhine; mother-in-law: Joephine Minor; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren;three God children: Brenda Randle, Sharice Gandy...

Mr. Wesley Powers

Mr. Wesley Powers

Sep 28, 2014

Mr. Wesley Powers was born March 29, 1965 in Starkville, Mississippi to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Frank and Josephine Collier Powers. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 14 years, Ora Powers; one daughter, Constance Saxton (Tim) of South Carolina and three sons: Chant McCarter of West Point, MS; Jason McCarter of Starkville, MS; and Eric McCarter...

Mrs. Annie Laura Townsel

Mrs. Annie Laura Townsel

Sep 24, 2014

Annie Laura was born December 18, 1952 in Oktibbeha County, Starkville, Mississippi to Henry Minor and Lottie Lee Bradford Minor. Annie Laura accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and united with the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. After relocating to Georgia, she united with the Salem Missionary Baptist Church of Gwinnet County, Georgia. She later returned to...

Mr. Clifton James Brooks Jr.

Mr. Clifton James Brooks Jr.

Sep 24, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Minor Brooks; two sons: Varick Brooks and Cedric Cannon; two daughters: Jemeica Arnold (Mendez) and Sheena Cannon all of Starkville, MS; Mother, Muggie Lee Brooks of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Broderick Brooks (Kassandra), Dexter Brooks (Shanita), and Anthony Brooks all of Starkville, MS; Randolph Brooks of Crawford, MS; K.L. Brooks (Cheryl) of...

Mr. William Henry Holmes Jr.

Mr. William Henry Holmes Jr.

Sep 9, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Holmes of Starkville, MS; two sons: Bobby Holmes of El Dorado Hill, CA; Terrell Holmes of Jackson, MS; one daugther, Lena Poe of Madison, MS; 5 grandchildren; seven sisters: Lurlean Washington of Minneapolis, MN; Queen Holmes, Dorothy Holmes and Evelyn Holmes all of Waterloo, IA; Dorothy Holmes of Jackson, MS; Shirley Holmes...

Mr. Curtis Jermaine Davis

Mr. Curtis Jermaine Davis

Sep 7, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Tytell Davis of Marrero, LA; three children: Keviyonia, Kevin and Caleb all of Marrero, LA; his mother, Hazel Harrison (Hiawatha) of Columbus, MS; his father, Lamar Davis (Gwen) of Eupora, MS; one sister, Angela Davis of Columbus, MS; two brothers: Anthony Davis of Los Angeles, CA; and Eric Davis of Ackerman, MS;...

Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson

Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson

Sep 6, 2014

Mary Ann Johnson of Starkville, MS, 87, made her transition to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Columbus, Mississippi. Mrs. Johnson was born May 27, 1927 in Indianola, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Rust College where she received her B.A. in Language Arts and furthered her studies by attending Tennessee State University where she received...

Mr. Tommie Lee Harris

Mr. Tommie Lee Harris

Sep 3, 2014

Tommie Lee Harris was born September 25, 1938 in Oktibbeha County to Pinkie Lee and Ennis Harris Sr. both of whom preceded him in death along with three brothers; Tommie Louis, Caldwell and Ennis Harris Jr., and two sisters Dixie Harris and Girtha Blair. Tommie departed this life Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He accepted Christ at an early age at...

Mr. Johnny James Rice

Mr. Johnny James Rice

Aug 24, 2014

He is survived by his mother, Lottie Minor Rice of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Patricia Rice Woodum and Christie Rice both of Charlotte, N.C. and Daphne Lee (Johnny) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lorine Rice Baker and Addie Rice both of Starkville, MS; and one brother, Curtis Rice of Starkville, MS; two aunts: Joyce Blair and Catherine Minor of Starkville,...

Mr. Jimmie Dale Gibson

Mr. Jimmie Dale Gibson

Aug 19, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Nina Gibson; his daughter, Ariel Gibson; his son, Jimmie Gibson, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida; his brothers: Robert Quinn of Greenwood, MS; and Andy Gibson (Kim) of Starkville, MS; Larry Gibson and Jimmie Jones of Maben, MS, George Cannon of Chicago, IL; and Robert Cannon of West Point, MS; his sisters: Mildred Gibson...

Mr. Mathew Logan

Mr. Mathew Logan

Aug 18, 2014

Brother Logan leaves to mourn his passing a loving family: his wife, Jim Emma Logan; his daughters, Hazel Logan (Tommy Brown), Annette Ellis, Christine Logan, Sheila Logan, Patricia Logan, and Nellie Baker; his sons, Carl Ingram (Katherine), Charles Logan (Debbie), Murray Logan (Sharon), Morris Logan (Daisy), Tony Deloach, Andrew Baker (Levone), and Jerry Baker (Lillie); four brothers, Joe Logan, James...

Mr. George William Rice

Mr. George William Rice

Aug 14, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Shaquanda Rice Pippin of Columbus, MS; Angela Denise Rice of Macon, MS; one step-daughter, Doris Hairston of Macon, MS; his father, Minister Joseph Lee Rice of Brooksville, MS; grandmother, Maggie Dillingham of Richmond, KY; five sisters: Betty Moore, Elder Bertha Rice, and Mamie Brewer all of Brooksville, MS; Geraldine Rieves of Crawford,...

Mrs. Ella Blanch Hollingshed

Mrs. Ella Blanch Hollingshed

Aug 10, 2014

She is survived by her` husband, Leroy Hollingshed, Sr. of Starkville, MS; three children: Annie Elizabeth Hollingshed and Leroy Hollinshed, Jr. both of Starkville, MS; and Derick Lamar Hollingshed of Kennebunk, ME; two brothers: Burney Blanch of Crystal Springs, MS; and William Jones of Starkville, MS; one sister, Rosa Scott of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren.

Mrs. Fannie Mae Gibbs

Mrs. Fannie Mae Gibbs

Aug 3, 2014

Mrs. Fannie mae Gibbs leaves to chrish her memories: John Wesley Gibbs, Jr. (Anna) of St. Louis, MO; David Lee Gibbs, Sr. of Atlanta, GA; Yvonne Gibbs Washington (George) of Swansee, IL; Barbara Gibbs Green (Douglas) of Ft. Myers, FL; Sandra Gibbs Rice (Danny) of Starkville, MS; Lionel Gibbs of Milwaukee, Wisc; Clara Gibbs Tucker Johnson (Willie) of Columbus, MS;...

Mr. Bruce Clayborn

Mr. Bruce Clayborn

Aug 3, 2014

He leaves to cherish: Brothers: Stephen (Virginia) Carr, Dwight (Tameka) Rhine, Patrick (Josie) Clayborn, and William Clayborn all of Starkville, MS; Dexter (Sherly) Rhine of Handford, CA; Sisters: Bonita (Roger) Jordan and Abby Gail (Dennis) Ward; 2 Children: Rasheeta and Lareko Doss; God Daughters: Rokeia & Jakiya Harris, Daphane Reese. Rev. Robert Chandler will officiate.

Mrs. Laura Ella Addison

Mrs. Laura Ella Addison

Jul 31, 2014

She leaves to cherish nine children and 1 stepdaughter: Rev. Stennish Edwards (Judy) of Texas; Diane Addison Hall (Moses); Lezell Addison (Venita), Mary Brown, Johnny Addison, Jr., and Brenda Addison all of Starkville, MS; Stafford Addison (LaTasha) of Stockbridge, GA; Michael Addison (Lois), Brandy Addison (Shawndale) both Chicago, IL; Mary Martin of Chicago, IL; 31 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren. Rev. Stanley...

Mr. Larry Darnell Bell

Mr. Larry Darnell Bell

Jul 29, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife: Rhonda Bell Mills of Los Angeles, CA; Daughter: Kimberly (Willie) Bullins of Bakersfield, CA; Mother: Charlie Ann Bell of San Bernardino, CA; Brother: Charles Bell of Starkville, MS; Sisters: Mae (Earnest) Jackson of Starkville, MS; Osie (Willie) Williams of Los Angeles, CA and Diane (Alvin) Robinson of San Bernardino, CA; 11 Grandchildren; 3...

Mr. Arthur Lee Tolon

Mr. Arthur Lee Tolon

Jul 25, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Mollie Tolon; son Artquan Ingram of Columbus,MS; daughters: Taketa Ingram of Columbus, MS; Lacheryl Harrell, Ashley Harrell both of Crawford, MS; Tiffany Harrell Bowden (Kendrick) of Livingston, AL; sisters: Linda Tate (Joseph), Lillie Thomas and Mary Jane McClung (Robert) of Brooksville, MS; Lucille Mosley (Henry) of Columbus, MS; Mary Lockett of Rockford,...

Mr. Jura "Squeaky" Evans

Mr. Jura "Squeaky" Evans

Jul 23, 2014

Jura Lee “Squeaky” Evans was born February 12, 1963 to the late Mr. Tommie Evans and Mrs. Thelma Evans Hamilton. He confessed Christ at an early age. Mr. Evans departed this life July 23, 2014 at the Sanctuary Hospice House, Tupelo, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and two brothers. Jura leaves to cherish his memories;...

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