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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...

Mr. Tommie James "Mickey" Evans

Mr. Tommie James "Mickey" Evans

Apr 28, 2014

He is survived by his wife, Inez Evans; one daughter, Keshia Evans; seven brothers: Marion Evans (Lynette), Sammie Evans, Wayne McCarter (Minnie), Aaron Evans, Jura Evans (Brenda), Melvin Evans (Betty) and Harry Evans; six sisters: Patricia Evans (Jessie), Lillie Christian, Deborah McCarter, Sheila Hubbard (William), Maudfend Evans, and Zelma Evans.

Mr. Dennis Lee "Gus" Rogers

Mr. Dennis Lee "Gus" Rogers

Apr 27, 2014

Dennis Lee “Gus” Rogers was born on May 12, 1959 to the late Frank Lee and Rena Mae Rogers. Dennis departed this life peacefully on Sunday morning, April 27, 2014 at University of Alabama Medical Center with his family members at his side. Dennis attended Starkville Elementary Schools and graduated from Starkville High School in 1977. After graduation, Dennis got...

Mr. Willie D. "Son Dee" Gibson

Mr. Willie D. "Son Dee" Gibson

Apr 24, 2014

He leaves to cherish his memories; two sisters: Callie M. Gibson and Louise Page; two brothers: Archie L. Gibson (Annie) and Jim Gibson; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dr. James Harold Smith

Dr. James Harold Smith

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...

Mr. Charles Edward Hamilton

Mr. Charles Edward Hamilton

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...

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