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Mr. Curtis Jermaine Davis
Sep 7, 2014
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Tytell Davis of Marrero, LA; three children: Keviyonia, Kevin and Caleb all of Marrero, LA; his mother, Hazel Harrison (Hiawatha) of Columbus, MS; his father, Lamar Davis (Gwen) of Eupora, MS; one sister, Angela Davis of Columbus, MS; two brothers: Anthony Davis of Los Angeles, CA; and Eric Davis of Ackerman, MS;...
Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson
Sep 6, 2014
Mary Ann Johnson of Starkville, MS, 87, made her transition to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Columbus, Mississippi. Mrs. Johnson was born May 27, 1927 in Indianola, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Rust College where she received her B.A. in Language Arts and furthered her studies by attending Tennessee State University where she received...
Mr. Tommie Lee Harris
Sep 3, 2014
Tommie Lee Harris was born September 25, 1938 in Oktibbeha County to Pinkie Lee and Ennis Harris Sr. both of whom preceded him in death along with three brothers; Tommie Louis, Caldwell and Ennis Harris Jr., and two sisters Dixie Harris and Girtha Blair. Tommie departed this life Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He accepted Christ at an early age at...
Mr. Johnny James Rice
Aug 24, 2014
He is survived by his mother, Lottie Minor Rice of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Patricia Rice Woodum and Christie Rice both of Charlotte, N.C. and Daphne Lee (Johnny) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lorine Rice Baker and Addie Rice both of Starkville, MS; and one brother, Curtis Rice of Starkville, MS; two aunts: Joyce Blair and Catherine Minor of Starkville,...
Mr. Jimmie Dale Gibson
Aug 19, 2014
He is survived by his wife, Nina Gibson; his daughter, Ariel Gibson; his son, Jimmie Gibson, Jr. of West Palm Beach, Florida; his brothers: Robert Quinn of Greenwood, MS; and Andy Gibson (Kim) of Starkville, MS; Larry Gibson and Jimmie Jones of Maben, MS, George Cannon of Chicago, IL; and Robert Cannon of West Point, MS; his sisters: Mildred Gibson...
Mr. Mathew Logan
Aug 18, 2014
Brother Logan leaves to mourn his passing a loving family: his wife, Jim Emma Logan; his daughters, Hazel Logan (Tommy Brown), Annette Ellis, Christine Logan, Sheila Logan, Patricia Logan, and Nellie Baker; his sons, Carl Ingram (Katherine), Charles Logan (Debbie), Murray Logan (Sharon), Morris Logan (Daisy), Tony Deloach, Andrew Baker (Levone), and Jerry Baker (Lillie); four brothers, Joe Logan, James...
Mr. George William Rice
Aug 14, 2014
He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Shaquanda Rice Pippin of Columbus, MS; Angela Denise Rice of Macon, MS; one step-daughter, Doris Hairston of Macon, MS; his father, Minister Joseph Lee Rice of Brooksville, MS; grandmother, Maggie Dillingham of Richmond, KY; five sisters: Betty Moore, Elder Bertha Rice, and Mamie Brewer all of Brooksville, MS; Geraldine Rieves of Crawford,...
Mrs. Ella Blanch Hollingshed
Aug 10, 2014
She is survived by her` husband, Leroy Hollingshed, Sr. of Starkville, MS; three children: Annie Elizabeth Hollingshed and Leroy Hollinshed, Jr. both of Starkville, MS; and Derick Lamar Hollingshed of Kennebunk, ME; two brothers: Burney Blanch of Crystal Springs, MS; and William Jones of Starkville, MS; one sister, Rosa Scott of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Fannie Mae Gibbs
Aug 3, 2014
Mrs. Fannie mae Gibbs leaves to chrish her memories: John Wesley Gibbs, Jr. (Anna) of St. Louis, MO; David Lee Gibbs, Sr. of Atlanta, GA; Yvonne Gibbs Washington (George) of Swansee, IL; Barbara Gibbs Green (Douglas) of Ft. Myers, FL; Sandra Gibbs Rice (Danny) of Starkville, MS; Lionel Gibbs of Milwaukee, Wisc; Clara Gibbs Tucker Johnson (Willie) of Columbus, MS;...
Mr. Bruce Clayborn
Aug 3, 2014
He leaves to cherish: Brothers: Stephen (Virginia) Carr, Dwight (Tameka) Rhine, Patrick (Josie) Clayborn, and William Clayborn all of Starkville, MS; Dexter (Sherly) Rhine of Handford, CA; Sisters: Bonita (Roger) Jordan and Abby Gail (Dennis) Ward; 2 Children: Rasheeta and Lareko Doss; God Daughters: Rokeia & Jakiya Harris, Daphane Reese. Rev. Robert Chandler will officiate.
Mrs. Laura Ella Addison
Jul 31, 2014
She leaves to cherish nine children and 1 stepdaughter: Rev. Stennish Edwards (Judy) of Texas; Diane Addison Hall (Moses); Lezell Addison (Venita), Mary Brown, Johnny Addison, Jr., and Brenda Addison all of Starkville, MS; Stafford Addison (LaTasha) of Stockbridge, GA; Michael Addison (Lois), Brandy Addison (Shawndale) both Chicago, IL; Mary Martin of Chicago, IL; 31 Grandchildren, 31 Great-Grandchildren. Rev. Stanley...
Mr. Larry Darnell Bell
Jul 29, 2014
He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife: Rhonda Bell Mills of Los Angeles, CA; Daughter: Kimberly (Willie) Bullins of Bakersfield, CA; Mother: Charlie Ann Bell of San Bernardino, CA; Brother: Charles Bell of Starkville, MS; Sisters: Mae (Earnest) Jackson of Starkville, MS; Osie (Willie) Williams of Los Angeles, CA and Diane (Alvin) Robinson of San Bernardino, CA; 11 Grandchildren; 3...
Mr. Arthur Lee Tolon
Jul 25, 2014
He leaves to cherish his memories; his mother, Mollie Tolon; son Artquan Ingram of Columbus,MS; daughters: Taketa Ingram of Columbus, MS; Lacheryl Harrell, Ashley Harrell both of Crawford, MS; Tiffany Harrell Bowden (Kendrick) of Livingston, AL; sisters: Linda Tate (Joseph), Lillie Thomas and Mary Jane McClung (Robert) of Brooksville, MS; Lucille Mosley (Henry) of Columbus, MS; Mary Lockett of Rockford,...
Mrs. Bessie Lee Petty-Jefferson
Jul 23, 2014
Bessie Lee PettyJefferson was born November 5, 1926 to Mrs. Nora Oden Petty and Mr. George Lee in Lowndes County, Mississippi. She confessed her faith in Jesus Christ at a vey early age at Lumus Chapel Church. She was married to Mr. A.Z. Jefferson, Sr. in 1940. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters: Flora Cousins of Rockford, IL;...
Mr. Jura "Squeaky" Evans
Jul 23, 2014
Jura Lee “Squeaky” Evans was born February 12, 1963 to the late Mr. Tommie Evans and Mrs. Thelma Evans Hamilton. He confessed Christ at an early age. Mr. Evans departed this life July 23, 2014 at the Sanctuary Hospice House, Tupelo, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and two brothers. Jura leaves to cherish his memories;...
Mr. Jessie James Burchfield Sr.
Jul 21, 2014
He is survived by his wife, Goldia Mae Burchfield of Maben, MS; seven children: Deborah Jean Pruitt (Mayor Larry Pruitt) of Maben, MS; Gay Burchfield (Theodus) of Austell, GA; Christie Ross (Ronald), Greta Kay Bryant (Darell-Alderman of Maben), Jessie James Burchfield, Jr. Richard Earl Burchfield (Joyce Ann) all of Maben, MS; Patrick O'Neal Burchfield of Jackson, MS; two sisters: Sally...
Ms. Markelia Lynette Boyd
Jul 20, 2014
She is survived by by her daughter, Gabriel Grace Wilson of Chicago, IL; mother, Rita Boyd (Willie Collier); father, Scott Deloach (Anita Chapman); sisters: Rikecia Boyd, Jameshia Boyd, Tiffany Boyd and Tia Boyd; brothers: Nicholas Deloach, Courtney Boyd, Jaylin Boyd, Kobe Boyd, all of Starkville, MS; grandmother, Ollie Deloach; grandfather, George Randle; aunts; Anie Womack (Joseph) of Ozark, AL; Jennifer...
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
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...
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