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Mr. M.J. Williams

Mr. M.J. Williams

Jul 18, 2014

He is survived by four daughters: Lula Davis (Joseph), and Mary Edwards both of Starkville, MS; Merlene Anderson of Corinth, MS; and Lola Gunn (Raymond) of St. Louis, MO; three sons: Marvin Williams and Chad Williams (Tiffaney) both of Starkville, MS; and Freddie Williams; two step-daughters: Juanita Graham and Annette Evans both of Starkville, MS; one step-son, William Graham of...

Mr. Jimmy Lloyd Jenkins

Mr. Jimmy Lloyd Jenkins

Jul 13, 2014

Jimmy Lloyd Jenkins was born on April 9, 1946 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lucinda Jenkins. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Sixteenth Section MB Church. He completed his education and went on to be a loyal employee at SevenUp Bottling Company of Chicago, IL for over twenty years. He was preceded in death...

Mrs. Mary Alice Rich Valentine Anthony

Mrs. Mary Alice Rich Valentine Anthony

Jul 13, 2014

At an early age, Mrs. Mary Alice Anthony accepted christ at Second Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Robinson. She remained a faithful servant of the Lord. She received her education from Henderson High in Starkville, MS. She attended Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS, where she received her nursing degree. She began her nursing career at Felix...

Mr. Walter Larry Bell

Mr. Walter Larry Bell

Jul 12, 2014

Walter Larry Bell was born December 6, 1957 to Ms. Bennie Robinson and Mr. Fred Anderson. He departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Starkville, MS. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Lillian F. Carter-Bell; six children, Damien Taylor of Maben, MS, Kayla Outlaw of West Point, MS, Shena Carter, Kentoria Carter, James (Katica) Carter,...

Mr. Fred Lindsey

Mr. Fred Lindsey

Jul 9, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories, two brothers, Breonia (Ruby) Lindsey, and Edwin Lindsey; one sister, Leola Lindsey Robinson; and a host of neices, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives.

Ms. Lubertha Perkins

Ms. Lubertha Perkins

Jul 6, 2014

She leaves to cherish her memories one sister,Doretha Carter, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Jenell C. Roberts

Ms. Jenell C. Roberts

Jul 3, 2014

Jenell leaves to cherish her memories; three brothers, Tim (Norma) Roberts of San Antonia, TX; Carl (Mildred Lynell) Roberts of Madison, MS and Nathaniel Roberts of Ackerman, MS; five aunts, Annie Toran of St. Louis, MO; Ora Lee (Arthur) Thomas of Starkville, MS; Magnolia (J W) Blair of Starkville, MS and Nannie B. Roberts of Chicago, IL; Rosie Mae Roberts...

Mrs. Flora Mae Jones

Mrs. Flora Mae Jones

Jun 15, 2014

Survivors include: six daughters, Janie (Henry) McKinley, Beulah (Nick) Tate, Evelyn (John) Evans, Edna (Merrill) Smith Sr., Linda (Wayne) Johnson, and Annie Jones; six sons, Willie Jones Jr., Willie C. (Kathleen) Jones, R.C. (Rose) Jones, Henry Lee (Mary) Jones, James Henry Jones and Michael (Kanesha) Jones; two sisters, Telo Totton and Viola Johnson and an adopted daughter, Betty Jue.

Mr. Walter James Tate

Mr. Walter James Tate

Jun 14, 2014

Survivors include: his mother, Ida Mae Tate; three sisters, Verlelia Ricks, Roxy T. Jenkins, and Victoria McGee; two brothers, Terrence Tate and Calvin Jenkins and two special sons, Shannon Johnson, and Darrell.

Mr. Surhaver Fair

Mr. Surhaver Fair

Jun 12, 2014

Survivors include two sons, Paris Robertson and Jairus Sutavian Fair; one daughter, SurHaley Lakinze Fair; his parents, Henry Nash Sr. and Jacqueline Fair Vaughn; his brothers, Kenny (Tracy) Fair, Marlon (Heather) Fair, Henry Vaughn Jr., Rodericus Spinks, and Jeremy Vaughn; his sisters, Jodie (Doug) Norris, Cindy Fox, Jessica Vaughn, Jamie Vaughn, and Tracie Fox ; a significant other, Willie Mae...

Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Sr.

Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Sr.

Jun 8, 2014

Curtis Lee Chandler,69, died Sunday, June 8, 2014, in Columbus, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Eva Bell and Jessie Chandler, his wife, Martha Chandler; brother, David Chandler; sister in-law Pearlie Warren, and grandson, Marquez Carter. He is survived by two sons, Curtis (Angela) Chandler Jr. and Lamarcus (Tanesha) Chandler; four daughters, Magnolia Chandler, Lora...

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...

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