Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

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:...

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....

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...

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...

Mar 11, 2014

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,...

Mar 10, 2014

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,...

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...

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,...

Feb 10, 2014

Emma Lou Jackson, 81, died Monday, February 10, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by one son, Robert Tate, Sr., of Brooksville, MS; six grandchildren and a special friend, Lindsey Greenleaf of Chicago, Illinois.

Feb 8, 2014

A native of Starkville, Mississippi, Bush was a prep standout in football and track for the Starkville High School Yellow Jackets. His high school accolades included: he led his football team to the state championship, won the North State 100 meter championship as a senior,and he was also voted Most Valuable Player. He graduated from Starkville High School in 1985....

Feb 4, 2014

Ms. Dorothy Louise Bishop was born January 24, 1943 to the late Robert Lee Bishop and Addie Mae Bishop of Starkville, Mississippi. She departed this life February 4, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, Mississippi. She confessed Christ at an early age at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member at...

Feb 3, 2014

Sarah Ann Austin was born August 1, 1939 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi to the late William Henry Austin and Lillie Weaver Austin. Sarah Ann confessed her love for Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Rockhill United Methodist Church until God called her home. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Jessie Mae Fair and...

Jan 27, 2014

He is survived by a step-daughter, Shirley Richardson of Detroit, Michigan.

Jan 22, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Grayer-Evans; one son, Troy Grayer; two step-daughters: Latrina Grayer and Monique Grayer all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Richard Evans of Huntsville, AL; four sisters: Shirley Stiles of Birmingham, AL; Mary Brooks, Cherre Evans, and Rena Mae Evans all of Starkville, MS