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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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