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Ms. Leona Mcgee

Ms. Leona Mcgee

Jan 14, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories: a daughter, Debbie McGee Thomas (Joe) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lovie Weaver (James) of Starkville, MS; and Lessie James (Frankie) of Connecticut; two grandchildren: Lanitra Thomas and Chet Thomas

Mr. Robert Ray "Bob" Cannon

Mr. Robert Ray "Bob" Cannon

Jan 13, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Leddrekko cannon of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Debra Powers Cook (Chris) of San Diego, CA; two grandchildren: Graham and Carson of San Diego, CA; two sisters: Mary P. Cannon and Naomi Cannon both of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Luther E. Ware of Oakland, CA; James E. Cannon (Barbara) of Baltimore, MD; Curtis...

Mrs. Jeraldine Hall Harris

Mrs. Jeraldine Hall Harris

Jan 12, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories: six children: Walter Curtis Harris (Pearl) of Bellwood, IL; David Harris (Belinda) of Chicago, IL; Joseph Harris (Mary), Donnie Outlaw (Earnest), Rosella Austin (Reverend James Lee) and Linda Harris all of Starkville, MS; 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren.

Mrs. Mary Louise Paster

Mrs. Mary Louise Paster

Jan 9, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters: April Griffin (Terrell) and Juanita Quinn; one son, James Lee Paster; two sisters: Letha Dell Harris (Joe) and Helen Jean Harris (Jesse); two brothers: Roger Ridley (Eva) and Roy Frank Montgomery; four step-sisters: Mary Lee Perry, Ann Macon, Bertha Nash and Ollie Montgomery; eight grandchildren.

Mrs. Dora Mae "Big Mama" Gregory

Mrs. Dora Mae "Big Mama" Gregory

Jan 7, 2015

She leaves to cherish her memories; three children: Sammie Gregory (Nicole), Prewitt Gregory both of Starkville, MS; Michael Gregory (Latrice) of Charlotte, NC; sisters: Shirley Bradford (Arthur) of Charlotte, NC; Bessie Chatman (Eugene) of Chicago, IL; Wanda Young (Jodie) and Barbara Logan of Starkville, MS; brothers: Jessie Logan (Patricia) of Alabama; Walter Logan (Lisa) of Starkville, MS; nine grandchildren; two...

Mrs. Vanessa Ellis-Poole

Mrs. Vanessa Ellis-Poole

Jan 4, 2015

She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Poole; mother, Ezzie Bell-Ellis; one daughter, Ke'Anna Fowler of Memphis, TN; two sons: David Ellis (Amy) of Starkville, MS; and Dominique Ellis of Memphis, TN; three sisters: Patricia Ellis, Tasha Ellis, and Brandi Ellis all of Starkville, MS; two brothers: William Ellis and Matthew Ellis both of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren: Zacoya Ellis...

Minister Ledrekko "Tut" Williams

Minister Ledrekko "Tut" Williams

Jan 3, 2015

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Menyun Williams of West Point, MS; three sons: Decorey and Ledrekko II of Starkville, Zachary of Columbus; one daughter, Tabitha; God son, Shane of West Point, MS; his mother, Mary Edwards; his father, Curtis Moore (Lorraine); three brothers: Bakari Gibson of Starkville; Chavez Moore (Sharronda) of Tupelo, MS; Gerald Henley (Brittney) of...

Mr. Dero Jones Sr.

Mr. Dero Jones Sr.

Jan 3, 2015

Dero Jones, Sr. was born April 19, 1929 to the late Mary Lou Jones. He departed this life on January 3, 2015 at Oktibbeha County Regional Hospital. He confessed Christ at an early age at St. Paul M. B. Church where he was a life-long member and served faithfully until his death. For his Christian Education, Dero was a certified...

Mr. Marion "Big Fun" Deloach Jr.

Mr. Marion "Big Fun" Deloach Jr.

Dec 29, 2014

He was an employee of Red Cap until his health failed. He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Patricia DeLoach; three daughters: Marian DeLoach of Columbus, MS; Marketa DeLoach of Starkville, MS; and Tara Weatherspoon of Tupelo, MS; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Quinn; five brothers: James Weeks, Albert Taylor (Darlene), Michael Quinn, David Quinn all of Mathiston, MS; William...

Mrs. Eddie B. Hart - Rice

Mrs. Eddie B. Hart - Rice

Dec 25, 2014

On October 5, 1937, Sister Eddie B. Hart was born to the late Tommie James and Thelma Hart Johnson of Starkville, Mississippi. Sister Rice departed this life on December 25, 2014 at University of MS Medical Center at 12:35 a.m. She was the oldest of 17 children. On December 22, 1954, she united in holy matrimony to the Joe Nathan...

Mr. Loranzo Poe

Mr. Loranzo Poe

Dec 17, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Belinda Dailey Poe of Starkville, MS; his father, J.T. Poe, Sr. of Starkville, MS; seven sons: Travias Poe, Marvin Smith, Alonzo Poe, Tevin Poe, Tremel Smith and Rhine Poe all of Starkville, MS; Gremel Smith of Anderson, ID; one daughter, NeKitia Smith of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Linda Poe Hendersona and Latoya Pearson; three...

Mr. Robert Earl Cooper

Mr. Robert Earl Cooper

Dec 16, 2014

He is survived by his wife,, Valerie Cooper and six children: Wendell Hogan, Rosalind F. Landry, Robert C. Cooper (Danette), Brendetta C. Floyd (Jeremy), Brandi N. Shankle and Randy W. Shankle; a host of grandchildren

Mrs. Dorothy L. Williams

Mrs. Dorothy L. Williams

Dec 15, 2014

She is survived by two sons: Anthony Williams of Starkville, MS; Nadreko Nelson of Blacksburg, VA; four sisters: Ruth Winston of St. Louis, MO; Cathy McDowell, WIlma Jones both of Starkville, MS; Gertha Wheeler of Los Angeles, CA; brothers: Lindsey Henry, Jr. of St. Louis, MO; Kevin Bell, Wiilie Bell and Walter Smith all of Starkville, MS; 6 grandchildren and...

Mr. Willie B. Washington

Mr. Willie B. Washington

Dec 13, 2014

He leaves to cherish his legacy and memories; a loving wife, Linda Washington; and nine children: Curtis Washington (Linda) of Rochester, NY; Paris Washington of Rochester, NY; Cathy Washington of Lithonia, GA; Carla Madison of North Dakota; Darlene Washington of Rochester, NY; Alisa Washington of Rochester, NY; Denise Leavell of Riverdale, GA; Christie Rodriquez (Luis) of Rochester, NY; Chetema Washington...

Mrs. Carrie Buress

Mrs. Carrie Buress

Dec 9, 2014

She is survived by three daughters: Bessie Stovall of Chicago, IL; Gertrude Bailey of East St. Louis, MO; Susie Henderson of Milwaukee, WI; two brothers: Leon Buress of Milwaukee, WI; Oliver Buress of Starkville, MS; a special cousin, Odessa Jackson; 28 grandchildren, 29 great, great grandchildren and 37 great, great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Freddie Drungole High

Mrs. Freddie Drungole High

Dec 9, 2014

Freddie Drungole High was born on October 24, 1924 in Monticello, Mississippi. As the sixth of eight children born to educators and musicians Professor Charles M. Drungole and Mrs. Mayten Comfort Drungole, baby Freddie entered a caring home that was filled with music, intellectual exchange, and strong family and Christian values. She learned to play piano from her mother at...

Mr. Willie B. Johnson Sr.

Mr. Willie B. Johnson Sr.

Dec 7, 2014

Willie B. Johnson, Sr. was born July 17, 1947 in Crawford (Oktibbeha County), Mississippi to the late Charlie James Johnson, Jr. and the late Margaree Davis Johnson. “Will” accepted Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he was later ordained a deacon. He later joined Charity Mission Full Gospel Baptist under the pastorage of Bishop...

Mrs. Patricia Stinson Evans

Mrs. Patricia Stinson Evans

Dec 1, 2014

She is survived by her husband, Jessie L. Evans of Starkville, MS; three sons: Cedric Tate (Catina), Jessie A. Stinson, and Mikobie Stinson all of Starkville, MS; a step-daughter, Willie D. Bell also of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Deborah M. Lawrence of Starkville, MS; Gloria S. Pearson and Annie Stinson of Milwaukee, WI; and Betty Mathes of Indiana; three brothers:...

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