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Mr. Fred Williams Jr.

Mr. Fred Williams Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Brenda Akins (Walter) of Starkville, MS; three nieces: Janice Newsome, Sandra Beal (Jerome) and Roberta Turner; one nephew, Eddie Turner Jr. (Lexann) all of Birmingham, AL; one granddaughter, Stephanie Hendrix (Tommy); four grandsons: Deon Baker, Jermaine Snell (Ebonee) Kelsye Akins and Kasey Akins; eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; two...

Mr. Archie Lee "Dock" Gibson

Mr. Archie Lee "Dock" Gibson

Mar 18, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Delores Gibson; four daughters, Juliaphine Self, Wilma Madison (Russell), Elaine Cooperwood, and Carlene Carter (Lionel); one son, Randy Gibson (Lydia) all of Starkville, MS. He also leaves to cherish his memories, one sister, Louise Page; one daughter-in-law, Queenzella Gibson, one brother-in-law, Walter Rogers (Gussie) and three sisters-in-law: Doris Garmon (Melvin), Betty Rogers,...

Mr. Richard Lee Johnson

Mr. Richard Lee Johnson

Mar 11, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Darlene Johnson and children: Laytoria A. Rogers of Riverview, FL, Richard Rogers of Kalamazoo, MI, Michael Dewayne Rogers Sr. (Evette) of Waxahachie, TX, Antonis Hart Sr. (Constance), Shiquita Rogers Reed (Jason) of Kalamazoo, MI, Kenny Hart Johnson (Tevin), Dreico DeSean Johnson of Kalamazoo, Mi, Jazzerin Hart (Jaletha), Angela Bennett (Keino), Tiffany...

Mr. Rodney Jenkins

Mr. Rodney Jenkins

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney Jenkins was a proud and loving father of four children, Victor Bedford, Blondie Tucker, Senina Jenkins, and Rodney Jenkins, five grandkids, Zykeria Bedford, Camilla Tucker, Braylen Bedford, Adyen Lucious, and Vejai Bedford, and one great grand-son, Nolan Brooks. His children were his greatest source of pride and joy, along with his pet German Shepherd/companion, Max. Those who knew Rodney...

Mrs. Georgia L. Rogers

Mrs. Georgia L. Rogers

Mar 7, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories; four daughters: Vivian Everson (Manny) of Birmingham, Alabama; Janette Everett (Greg) of Powder Springs, Georgia; Jennifer Johnson (David) of Columbus, Mississippi; and Carolyn Roland (Robert) of Tupelo, Mississippi. Four special daughters; Jonnie Coggins (Elmer) of Columbus, Mississippi, Deloris Miller-Anthony of Jackson, Mississippi, Paula Key (Don) of Caledonia, Mississippi and Lynette Davis-Smith (Willie) of Olive...

Mr. Donald Kennard

Mr. Donald Kennard

Mar 4, 2025

Donald leaves to cherish his memories one brother and five sisters: Steve (Elizabeth) Kennard of Starkville, MS, Dora Jackson and Susan Kennard of Starkville, MS, Willie Jackson, Helen (Oscar) Hillman and Ada Pernell of Chicago, IL. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mr. Demetrial Lamont Miles

Mr. Demetrial Lamont Miles

Mar 3, 2025

Demetrial leaves to cherish his memories, his brother, Dempsey Miles III and sister Zena B. Coleman; one uncle, Maxwell Barnes (Ann) of Columbus, MS; and one aunt, Rachel Campbell of Starkville, MS.

Mrs. Tehya Jonee' Burchfield

Mrs. Tehya Jonee' Burchfield

Feb 25, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Curtis Burchfield Jr, her parents, Joe and Monica Macon; her brother, Joseph and her grandmother, Emma Macon all of Starkville, MS; twelve aunts, sixteen uncles, twenty-nine cousins, and a host of other extended family members and friends.

Mr. Charles Bell

Mr. Charles Bell

Feb 19, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter Jacqueline Spencer (James); three sons: Charles Bell Jr., George Bell (Angie) and Stacey Tabbs (Sharon) of Starkville MS., Bonus daughters: Rosie Rhine, Geraldine Davis (Woodrow) all of Starkville, MS., and Mary Gilmore (Edison) of Broadview, IL. Six sisters: Sarah Mobley, Josie Gandy, Julia Ferguson, Bettye Thomas (Willie Earl) all of Starkville, MS.,...

Mr. James A. Macon

Mr. James A. Macon

Feb 19, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sisters: Emma Macon and Luvenia Macon-Simmons; one brother: Bobby Macon; and a special niece Betty McDowell all of Starkville, MS. He also leaves to cherish his memories: a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Mr. Joe Wallace Gillespie

Mr. Joe Wallace Gillespie

Feb 14, 2025

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, a devoted son, Christopher Gillespie, two granddaughters, Naya Gillespie and Tia Gillespie: one sister, Annie L. Bush; three brothers: Earl (Iola) Gillespie, Ethen (Hilda) Gillespie, and Earnest Gillespie; and a host of nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Mr. Kenny Michael Harris

Mr. Kenny Michael Harris

Feb 11, 2025

He leaves to cherish his sweet memories, three brothers: Arthur Harris (Betty) of Stone Mountain, GA; Henry Randle (Ivy) of Starkville, MS; Willie B. Randle (Christy) of Tickfaw, LA; sister-in-law, Cynthia Harris of Starkville, MS; Goddaughter, Jamine Gray of Starkville, MS; Aunts: Ethel Harris, Lucille Thompson (Charles) Lucille Spearmon (Richard), Mary Randle, Glenda Atkins (Daniel), Eliza Randle, Mary Purnell of...

Mr. Tommie James Cotton

Mr. Tommie James Cotton

Feb 1, 2025

He leaves to cherish his precious memories, one daughter, Ahlesha Henderson of West Point, MS; two sons: Tommie Cotton Jr. and Xavier Cotton both of Starkville, MS; five grandchildren: Jayden, Aaliyah, and Ethan all of West Point, MS; Korbyn and Arryianna both of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Carrie Hargrove of Columbus, MS and Betty Young (Willie) of Starkville, MS; one...

Mrs. Vida Renea Turnipseed

Mrs. Vida Renea Turnipseed

Jan 31, 2025

She leaves behind to cherish her memories; her loving husband, Johnnie Will Turnipseed of Starkville, MS; her mother-in-law, Virginia Turnipseed of Starkville, MS; two sons, Locarno (Krishina) Turnipseed and Johnnie Lamar Turnipseed both of Starkville, MS; a stepdaughter, Katina (Tyrone) Haslett of Starkville, MS; ten grandchildren; six sisters: Lemonia Mosby of St. Louis, MO, Louise Robinson of Hattiesburg, MS, Ruth...

Mrs. Emma Macon Patterson

Mrs. Emma Macon Patterson

Jan 28, 2025

Emma Macon Patterson was born August 07, 1957, to the late Louise Macon of Starkville, MS. On January 28, 2025, the angels came to carry Emma Macon Patterson home from all sickness, sorrow, suffering, and pain. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Peiler M.B. Church located in Starkville, MS and Bethel M.B. Church later...

Ms. Odester Brown

Ms. Odester Brown

Jan 28, 2025

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving children: Bruce Brown (Eddie May), Donnie Brown, Vanessa Carpenter (Bruce) Candice Brown, Lavacious Hill (Leon). She also leaves behind her beloved siblings: Fannie Lou Davis of Sarasota, Florida, R.L. Brown, Annie Stark, Zella Devine (Jerry), Helen Virgil, Beatrice Edwards, and Gerald Brown (Kathy); as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Mr. John Wesley Blair

Mr. John Wesley Blair

Jan 20, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Magnolia Blair, sons: Russell E. Blair (Marion), Carl J. Blair (Elizabeth), James L. Blair (Leslie), Michael A. Chandler (Anita), Eric Chandler (Chainssa) all of Starkville, MS; his daughters: Michele L. Tutton, Penelope A. Blair of Starkville, MS and Candace B. Isaacs (James) Simpsonville, SC; three brothers: Charles Blair (Dessie), Fairview Heights,...

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