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Mr. Alfonso Blair

Mr. Alfonso Blair

Jun 3, 2014

Alfonso Blair, 55, died Tuesday, June 03, 2014 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is survived by his mother and father, Allie Lee Blair and Johnny Blair; one son, Termaine Blair, one grandson, Taylor Alexander Ashford; two sisters, Renetta Blair and Cathy Blair; six brothers, James "Merk" Blair, Barnett Blair, Dennis Blair, Terrell Blair, and Bruce Blair.

Reverend Michael Love

Reverend Michael Love

May 27, 2014

Pastor Michael Love was born April 28, 1966 in Oktibbeha County, Starkville, MS. He was a 1984 graduate of Starkville High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the National Guard where he was active for eight years. Mike always felt Mississippi and Arkansas were his mission fields. He loved God, church, singing for the Lord, and he loved children. He...

Mr. Tommie James "Mickey" Evans

Mr. Tommie James "Mickey" Evans

Apr 28, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Inez Evans; one daughter, Keshia Evans; seven brothers: Marion Evans (Lynette), Sammie Evans, Wayne McCarter (Minnie), Aaron Evans, Jura Evans (Brenda), Melvin Evans (Betty) and Harry Evans; six sisters: Patricia Evans (Jessie), Lillie Christian, Deborah McCarter, Sheila Hubbard (William), Maudfend Evans, and Zelma Evans.

Mr. Dennis Lee "Gus" Rogers

Mr. Dennis Lee "Gus" Rogers

Apr 27, 2014

Dennis Lee “Gus” Rogers was born on May 12, 1959 to the late Frank Lee and Rena Mae Rogers. Dennis departed this life peacefully on Sunday morning, April 27, 2014 at University of Alabama Medical Center with his family members at his side. Dennis attended Starkville Elementary Schools and graduated from Starkville High School in 1977. After graduation, Dennis got...

Mr. Willie D. "Son Dee" Gibson

Mr. Willie D. "Son Dee" Gibson

Apr 24, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories; two sisters: Callie M. Gibson and Louise Page; two brothers: Archie L. Gibson (Annie) and Jim Gibson; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dr. James Harold Smith

Dr. James Harold Smith

Apr 22, 2014

James Harold Smith was born on December 24, 1942 in Starkville, Mississippi to Ms. Lula Roberson and Mr. L.D. “Hog Eye” Smith. He departed his life on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. James confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Greater Ebenezer M.B. Church, where he was an...

Mr. Charles Edward Hamilton

Mr. Charles Edward Hamilton

Apr 17, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories: one son Dennis Hamilton (Renea), one daughter LaFrance Hamilton Boyd (Cameron); two grandchildren Alexandria Hamilton and Braylon Boyd; five brothers Ray Hamilton (Loretta), Willie Hamilton, Bruce McGee (Betty), Milton Miller, Oscar Lee Miller, Jr. (Margaret); four sisters Myrtle Hamilton, Gloria Cherry (William), Mattie Miller, and Linda Christopher (Chris); three aunts Zadie Ballard (Howard), Lula...

Mrs. Geneva Johnson Cunningham

Mrs. Geneva Johnson Cunningham

Apr 14, 2014

She leaves to cherish her loving memories; five daughters: Erline Foy (Frank); Mattie Bedford (Roy Lee); Patricia Cunningham; Brenda McQuiller (Andre) all of Maben, MS and Sandra Bluitt of Starkville, MS; nine brothers: Jake Johnson (Katie) of Eupora, MS; Willie Earl (Verlene) of Starkville, MS; Jessie Johnson, Frank Johnson, Walter Johnson, Eddie Johnson all of Tennessee; Archie Johnson of Starkville,...

Mrs. Deborah Moore Gray

Mrs. Deborah Moore Gray

Apr 14, 2014

She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted companion, Melvin Ross; a stepdaughter, Angela King and a stepson, Patrick King, both of Macon, MS; six sisters, Mattie Moore and Jacqueline (Charles) Rice of Crawford, MS, Gloria (Walter) Conley and Clara Jones of Starkville, MS, McKay (George) Wells of Denham Springs, LA, and Lisa Sykes of St. Louis, MO; four brothers:...

Mrs. Carolyn Madison Jackson

Mrs. Carolyn Madison Jackson

Apr 6, 2014

She leaves to cherish her memories; four daughters: Effie Jean Gandy of Virginia Beach, VA; Patricia Faye Jackson Deloach (Deacon William Deloach, Jr.) of Ohio; Peggy Lynn Bell of Inglewood, CA; and Lisa Bell Hart of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Dennis Madison of St. Louis, MO; Lloyd Madison (Mary) of Starkville, MS; Nash Madison (Mary) of Jackson, MS; four sisters:...

Mr. Michael Anthony Oden Sr.

Mr. Michael Anthony Oden Sr.

Mar 26, 2014

He is survived by one son, Michael Oden, Jr.; three daughters: Tericka Blair, Dewanda Blair and Mikeshia Oden; a step daughter, Kadijah Wilkins all of Starkville, MS; his companion, Alice Young of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Larry W. Oden, John C. Oden (Tina) both of Cahokia, IL; Jessie L. Oden (Debra) of Washington Park, IL; and one sister, Ericka L....

Ms. Ellen Denise Norris

Ms. Ellen Denise Norris

Mar 24, 2014

Ellen Denise Norris, affectionately called “Beasley" the second child born to James C. Cork and Jo Ellen “Norris” Cork on March 12, 1974 in Webster County Hospital. Her early years of education began in the public schools of Choctaw County. During her years as a student in Ackerman High School; she was part of the cheerleader team, student government, honor...

Mrs. Narcissus Kelly

Mrs. Narcissus Kelly

Mar 24, 2014

Narcissus Kelly, 101, died Monday, March 24, 2014 in Columbus, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, Starkville, Mississippi with Reverend Tyrone Orr, officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 28, 2014: 12-6:00 p.m. at West Memorial Chapel, Starkville, Mississippi. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery, Starkville, Mississippi. West Memorial Funeral...

Minister Undra Williams

Minister Undra Williams

Mar 11, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Jennette Williams of Crawford, MS; a step-son, Gregory Jackson; his parents: Earner L. Williams and M.J. Williams of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Lula Davis (Harvey), Mary Edwards, Merlene Anderson all of Starkville, MS; Lola Gunn (Ray) of St. Louis, MO; three brothers: Marvin Williams, Chad Williams (Tiffney) and Freddie Williams all of Starkville,...

Mr. Christopher Tavarus Houston

Mr. Christopher Tavarus Houston

Mar 7, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories; a loving mother, Sandra Houston; three sisters: Lashae Houston (Kevin), Tequila Gay (Willie) and Tekela Houston all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Landon Clayborn of Starkville, MS; a special friend, Natalla Carter; nine aunts: Ella Duck, Betty McDowell, Brenda Halbert, Linda Houston (Ray), Loretta Gillespie, Louella Calmes (Vernon), Clarita Quinn (Phillip) all of Starkville,...

Mrs. Isabel Hart Outlaw

Mrs. Isabel Hart Outlaw

Mar 2, 2014

She was married to the late Yancy Outlaw, Jr., owner of Outlaw Funeral Home (now known as West Memorial). She was the co-owner and manager of Outlaw Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memories: three sisters: Mary Hart Stovall of Starkville, MS; Lillie Hart Hill of Crawford, MS; and Leatha Hart Hudson of Kankakee, IL; two brothers: J.D. Hart...

Robert David "Bo" Miller

Robert David "Bo" Miller

Feb 21, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Ella Mary Miller of Starkville, MS; two children: Zachary Miller and Latamarie Smith both of Columbus, MS; three step-children: Ebony Gandy, Ivory Gandy and Tamarris Gandy all of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Marion Macon and Lillie Davis both of Starkville, MS; and one brother, Calvin Miller of Starkville, MS; his father-in-law, William C. Hogan,...

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