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Mr. Amers Robinson

Mr. Amers Robinson

Dec 21, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memory, a faithful wife, Mary Robinson; seven children: Linda Robinson, Bernice Robinson, Amers Robinson, Jr., Carlis Jenkins, Lawrence Robinson, James Robinson, and Willie Robinson; and one brother, Freddie Lee Robinson.

Ms. Annie Lou Stallings

Ms. Annie Lou Stallings

Dec 18, 2013

She is survived by her children: Lena Stallings of Chicago, Il; Martha Jones, Louise Williams, Valinda G. Stallings, Pamela Stallings all of Crawford, MS; Bobby Stallings, Albert W. Stallings both of Crawford, MS; Emmitt Stallings of Columbus, MS; and Richard Stallings of Chicago, Il; three sisters: Ollie Deloach and Dora Tate of Starkville, MS; Annie McCarter of Crawford, MS; one...

Mr. Tommie James Duck

Mr. Tommie James Duck

Dec 15, 2013

He is survived by his daughters: Bernice Logan ( Curtis), Robbie Duck, Rita Duck, Jean Smith ( Robert), and Dollie Darlene Duck; sons: Belvin L. Duck, Tommie Duck, Antonio Duck, and Darryl James Duck; sisters: Lula L. Perkins, Fannie McGee, Annie R. Simmons, Queen Ellis, Lillie Duck, Shirley Boyd ( Marty), and Patricia Ashford; brothers: David Duck (Elizabeth), Bobby Duck...

Mrs. Lurline Rice Minor

Mrs. Lurline Rice Minor

Dec 14, 2013

She leaves to cherish her memory; two sons: Flyod C. Minor, Jr., and James Allen Minor, and two daughters: Myrtlene Mayfield and Bessie Elaine Minor Brown.

Mr. John Wesley Yeates Jr.

Mr. John Wesley Yeates Jr.

Dec 13, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother; Mary Louise Yeates; his children: Nastonia Jefferson, Neiman Buckhalter, Aleshia Yeates, John Wesley Yeates III, and Daketa Yeates.

Mrs. Annie Louise Mosley

Mrs. Annie Louise Mosley

Dec 11, 2013

She leaves to cherish her memories; six daughters: Ray Mosley, Pat Mosley, Brenda Mosley, Jacqueline Mosley Johnson, Linda Mosley, and Heneritta Coleman; three sons: Sylvester Mosley, Harold Mosley, and Edgar Mosely.

Mr. Dennis Wayne Kilborn

Mr. Dennis Wayne Kilborn

Dec 8, 2013

He is survived by his wife, Suprindah Kilborn; son, DeTraveon Kilborn; daughters: Kayla Hill and Lauren Lucious; parents: Walter and Mildred Kilborn; and sister, Xavier Kilborn all of Starkville, MS; brother, Stanley Kilborn of Memphis, TN and one grandchild.

Mr. David Chandler

Mr. David Chandler

Dec 5, 2013

He is survived by his fiance', Betty James of Artesia, MS; his sons: Cortez Chandler of Starkville, MS; Vernard Gray and Shunta Ferguson both of West Point, MS; Tyson Hill of Artesia, MS; stepsons: Cruz McGee of Artesia, MS; Shauntel James of Artesia, MS; step-daughter, Jasmine James of Artesia, MS; six brothers: Curtis Chandler, Jimmy Chandler (Canary), Arthur Chandler, Willie...

Ms. Lashanda Renae Wyatt

Ms. Lashanda Renae Wyatt

Dec 5, 2013

She is survived by her fiance', Christopher Franklin of Starkville, MS; her parents: Carl and Arecea Wyatt Rice of Crawford, MS; her brothers: Carlton Rice of Macon, MS; and Carlos Rice of Louisville, MS.

Mrs. Ethel Lee Davis

Mrs. Ethel Lee Davis

Dec 3, 2013

She is survived by her mother, Fannie Mitchell of McComb, MS; eight children: Willie Mitchell (Tammie), Jeannie Johnson, Edwin Davis (Lisa), Tony Davis (Mona), Sheila Davis, Marshall Davis (Gala), TImothy Davis (Justina) all of Starkville, MS; Christina Davis McCoy (Jason) of Little Rock, AR; eight grandchildren; eleven siblings: A.D. Mitchell, Jr. (Vera), Walter Mitchell (Cora), Alberta Miller (Frank), Brenda Wells,...

Ms. Eliza Bell Duck

Ms. Eliza Bell Duck

Dec 3, 2013

She is survived by her grandson whom she raised as her son, Christopher Myke Duck and daughter-in-law, Alexandra "Lexy" Duck; two beautiful grandchildren whom she adored: Stephon and Mekiah JoAnn Duck; seven sisters: Lillie Duck, Lula Parks, Fannie McGee, Annie Simmons (James), Queen Ellis (Walter), Shirley Boyd (Marty), and Patricia Ashford all of Starkville, MS; five brothers: Tommie James Duck,...

Mr. Albert L. Vaughn

Mr. Albert L. Vaughn

Dec 2, 2013

He is survived by his wife, Shirley bankhead Vaughn; six children: Chertia Vaughn, Albert Vaughn, Jr., Terri Denise Seals, Marvin Seals, Travious Bankhead, and Melvin Seals all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Jesse Vaughn, Jr., Zelodis Vaughn, and Jessie Lee Vaughn; five sisters: Mosella Holloway, Thelma Reed, Beatrice Askew, Inez Allen, and Jessie Mae Ervin, and eight grandchildren; his mother-in-law,...

Mr. Joe Scales, Jr.

Mr. Joe Scales, Jr.

Dec 1, 2013

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Scales; his children: Joneqia Scales, Joe Scales III, Jokeyla Scales of Columbus, MS; Shanikqa Jenkins of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Brenda Neal and Lynell Scales of Starkville, MS; two brothers: Gary Carter of Columbus, MS; and Derek Scales of Memphis, TN; two aunts: Emma Chandler and Martha Scales.

Mrs. Willie Maude Smith

Mrs. Willie Maude Smith

Nov 27, 2013

She is survived by her husband, W.L. Smith, Sr. of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Glenda Faye Carr (Mark Twain Carr); two sons: Johnny Fred Cannon, Sr. (Shantell Levette Cannon) all of Starkville, MS; Steve Alan Cannon (Leticia Monique Cannon) of Brandon, MS; 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, eight sisters: Mildred, Betty, Pamela, Barbara (Jessie), Minnie (Frank) all of Starkville, MS;...

Mr. Johnnie Frank Hogan

Mr. Johnnie Frank Hogan

Nov 25, 2013

Johnnie Frank leaves many precious memories to be cherished by his loving and devoted wife, Emma, as well as a brother, Cleveland Hogan and a sister, Claretha Johnson (AD). He leaves five sons: Johnnie Frank, Jr. (Debra), and Charles of Detroit, MI; Willie Fred and Johnny Ray of Starkville, MS; and Frankie Hogan (Kenashra) of Fayetteville, NC; He also leaves...

Sgt. Fredrick L. Dawson

Sgt. Fredrick L. Dawson

Nov 12, 2013

He is survived by his wife, Mistie L. Dawson; two sons: Ashton D. Dawson and Jaylen D. Dawson all of Texas; three brothers: Ty Ngozi Dawson (Wanda) of Atlanta, GA; Tony Dawson (Sarah) of Starkville, MS; Christopher C. Dawson (Veronica) of West Point, MS; four sisters: Brenda M. Dawson, Lisa Dawson and Verna L. Dawson of Starkville, MS; and Elizabeth...

Ms. Helen Jean Doss

Ms. Helen Jean Doss

Nov 10, 2013

She is survived by four daughters: Lora Brown, Nancy Randle, Jamila Williams and Vivian Bell; a brother, Robert Doss of St. Louis, MO; four sisters: Everlena Mike, Nora Gardner, and Mary Love all of St. Louis, MO; and Martha Harris of West Point, MS; and ten grandchildren.

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