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Mr. Richard Henry Bevill
Oct 19, 2024
Richard reached his goal on Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2024, leaving to cherish his memories, his children: LayTonia Rogers and Kimtoira Campbell (Marcus) both of Hampton, GA; Demond Gibson (Teresa) of Starkville, MS; Richard G. Bevill of Birmingham, AL, and Chasidy Lindsey of Union City, GA; his siblings: Paul Bevill (Lottie), Glenn Bevill (Mary), Jerry Devine (Zella), John Bevill, Charity...
Mrs. Mary Ann Patterson-Davis
Oct 19, 2024
She is survived by her children: Ieesha Patterson, Likeesha Davis (Santanna), Shanquinna Patterson, Shaqueta Patterson; grandchildren: Montavius Brooks, De'Andra Davis, Mysheria Patterson, Shakyiah Thomas, Jykeria Davis, Shamiaya Patterson, Ti'yonna Davis; two great-grandchildren: Kaiden Brooks and Cyrus Colbert; siblings: Willie Hinton, Tommie Patterson Jr., Kathy Jean Davis-Rice (Harvey), Cathy Jane Cannon, Rev. Quincy Patterson (Natalie), her closest friend/confidant, Glenda Hill; God-sisters:...
Mrs. Pearlie Virginia Nance
Oct 10, 2024
Pearlie V. Nance was born September 13, 1959, to the late Fannie Hawkins in Crawford, Mississippi. Pearlie was preceded in death by her parents, Orange Payne, Sr. and Fannie Hawkins, and her siblings: Song “Larry” Hawkins, Ida Amos, Joanne Cox, Orange Payne, Jr, Robert Payne, and Louise Poole. Pearlie attended Motley Schools. Pearlie was a member of Greater Mt. Olive...
Mr. John Moore Sr.
Oct 6, 2024
John Moore Sr. was born on December 14, 1940, in Morgan, MS. He was raised in a close-knit family by his parents, Rosie and Eli White, and had two sisters, Mary Blake Moore and Rosizener Cation. He was the father of five children: Ronnie Williams, Debra Moore, Albert Cannon, Cassandra Washington, Bridget Moore, and John Moore Jr. He also has...
Mr. Jack Allen Spencer Sr.
Oct 6, 2024
He leaves to cherish his precious memories to his loving mother, Pearlie Spencer, his three loving sons: Jack Allen Spencer Jr (Jay), of Prairie, MS; LaDarius Spencer (Dee) of Starkville, MS; and Jauntavious Spencer (Jaun) of Montgomery, AL; two grandchildren: Jaylen Spencer, and Journee Spencer; two sisters: Rosezella Spencer Pippins of Southaven, MS and Yolanda Eggerson (Kelvin), Oxford, MS; two...
Mr. Mark Anthony Hall
Oct 3, 2024
Mark Anthony “Buck” Hall, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Friday, October 4th at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi. Born on December 19, 1961, in Starkville, Mississippi, Mark was the youngest son of the late Reverend Tommy Jefferson Hall and Sarah Ash Hall. As a small child, he confessed Christ at Greater Ebenezer M.B. Church in...
Mr. Henry Willard Bell Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Henry Willard Bell Jr. (aka Henry Jr. and Doone) was born March 25, 1948, as the second child to the union of the late Elder Henry Willard Bell Sr. and Annie Bell (Gandy) Bell in Sturgis, MS. He quietly departed this life at home on October 3, 2024. When his mother remarried, he remained with and spent most of his...
Ms. Dorothy Ann Gray
Oct 2, 2024
Miss Dorothy Ann (Boot) Gray was born April 11, 1966, in Starkville, MS to the late Will Gray and Mellie Dell Gray. On Wednesday, October 02, 2024, she completed her assignment and was called home to be with the Lord. She was a loving and faithful mother until her death. She loved her family and was loved by her family....
Mr. Jessie Lee Lowery Jr.
Sep 26, 2024
Jessie Lowery Jr leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Annie Mae Gibson; two Daughters, Greta Leigh Lowery and Kwanna Cumming; one son, Demond Gibson (Teresa); twelve grandchildren, Cory Vaughn, Laquontez Jones, Yezenia Gibson, Jaquasha Brown, Zorrie Gibson, Brooklynn Gibson, Kwames Lowery, Trevis Lowery, Tyler Cumming, Tytana Deida Lowery and Derrick McCann; one sister, Canary Chandler (Jimmy); a host of...
Mr. Michael Allen Jenkins
Sep 22, 2024
Michael A. Jenkins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on November 5, 1950, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Dorothy and Harold Jenkins. Michael is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harold Jenkins Jr. He is survived by his wife, Lorene, siblings; Donnie...
Mr. Darrell Clark Henley
Sep 20, 2024
He is survived by two sons, Clifford Chandler of New Orleans, LA and Darrell "Dewey" Chandler (Devan); his beloved granddaughters: Alison, Hayden, Wyntir, and Xyla; a special friend and mother to his two sons, Valarie Chandler. He also leaves behind his siblings: Matilda of Racine, WI; Belle Burney of Akron, OH; James (Cheryl); Jimmy (Marilyn), and Larry of New Orleans,...
Ms. Jacqueline E. Hines
Sep 16, 2024
She is survived by her beloved son, Arthur Lee Hines, Jr. of Starkville, grandson, Arthur Lee Hines, III of Atlanta, and granddaughter Normea Henderson of Starkville, MS, who were the pride and joy of her life. Jackie also leaves behind her sister, Trudie Hall, and brother, Wyndell Hines of Kansas City, along with several aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a...
Mr. Casey Levon Clark
Sep 11, 2024
He leaves to cherish his memories; his daughter, Arkenya Zurik Clark, grandson: Amias Isaiah Crawford, of Columbus MS, parents: Alfred and Rita Kay Bell Clark, sisters: Angela Young, Kenya Clark, Ashley Clark (Tiffany); brother: Alfred Clark Jr. (Anglet), a bonus sister: Sharon Clark; aunts: Dorothy Bell, Etta Neal, Betty (Johnny) Brown, Nita Bell, Beatrice Clark (John), Evelyn Bell, Belinda Outlaw...
Mrs. Cynthia Maria Dailey
Sep 6, 2024
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Larry Mobley of St. Louis, MO; her mother, Maggie Dailey-Turner of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Monica Hayden (Ronald); Khalila Goss; and Khadijah Tice all of Starkville, MS; one son, Terrell Dailey of Starkville, MS; two brothers, Maurice Dailey (Pansy) of North Carrollton, MS and Marvin Turner, Jr of Chicago, IL; her sister,...
Mr. Eddie James Turnipseed
Sep 5, 2024
He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted and loving wife, Betty Turnipseed; two daughters: Lukeisha Lowery (Samuel) of Sellersburg, IN and Kimberly Turnipseed Peterson of Starkville, MS; five sons: Derrick Sherman (Deanna) of Chicago, IL; LaSavin Turnipseed (Letha) of Starkville, MS; Sharod Miller of West Point, MS; Keevin Turnipseed and Mario Turnipseed both of Starkville, MS; fifteen grandchildren, three...
Csm (Ret.) Christopher Taylor
Aug 31, 2024
Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Christopher “Chris” Taylor was born February 9th, 1955, in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Willie Magruder and Divian Anna Taylor. He earned his wings on August 31st, 2024. Chris professed his faith in Jesus Christ and was a life-long member of Griffin United Methodist Church where he was a loyal and avid supporter. Chris’ education began...
Mr. Leroy "Big Joe" Williams Jr.
Aug 30, 2024
Leroy leaves to cherish his memories, seven sisters: Mrs. Edna West of Broadview, IL; Miss Dorothy Williams of Biloxi, MS; Mrs. Thelma Bell (Victor) of Chicago, IL; Miss Layair; Miss Cassandra Williams of Chicago, IL; Miss Lesa Williams of Chicago, IL; Mrs. Michelle Roberts (Rev. Rippert Roberts) of Fredericksburg, VA; Five Brothers: Clinton Williams (Ethel) of Starkville, MS; Joe Louis...
Mrs. Sennie Mae Duck
Aug 28, 2024
She leaves to cherish her memories, seven children: Irene Duck, Teresa Duck, J.P. Duck (Jeanette), Queenzella Gibson, Mary Robinson (Thomas), Dellatheyia Edmonds (Calvin), and Janice Spencer (Bruce); one sister-in-law, Bobbie Moore; and one special sister, Linda Mitchell; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-one greatgrandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She also leaves her favorite dog, Spot Duck.
Ms. Jacqueline Allen
Aug 25, 2024
She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Ida Mae Yeates; two daughters, Nysha Yeates and Tequela Allen both of Starkville, MS; one son, Je’ohnte Allen (Jessica) of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren, Yavonna Campbell, Tylan Lee and Gabriel Allen; two great grandchildren: Jahmyah Halbert and J’maria Gunn; four brothers: William Rich, Johnny Yeates (twin), Jerry Yeates, and Henry Yeates (Jennifer)...
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