Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Mr. John "Jb" Johnson Sr.
Mar 30, 2013
He is survived by his wife, Christine E. Johnson of Crawford, MS; two sons: John B. Johnson (Sabrina) of West Point, MS; Elton D. Johnson of Crawford, MS; one daughter, Christina R. Roby (Tony) of Crawford, MS; five sisters: Eddie Ruth Monroe (Sam) of Crawford, MS; Edna Mae Range of Jackson, MS; Violet Bee Johnson, Lutisha Stallings and Linda Faye...
Mr. Willie Clark Jr.
Mar 29, 2013
He is survived by his wife, Lizzie Clark; four daughters: Lauresa Jones, Jessie Ellis, Dessie Hollingshed, and Marguerite Moore; two sons: Melvin Clark (Mary) and Douglas Clark (Linda); one brother, Sam Jackson; all of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Ella Kelly, Annie Clark, Mildred Bailey, all of Starkville, MS and Hattie Stanley of St. Louis, MO; one sister-in-law, Sally Love of...
Mr Jessie "Bone" Oden
Mar 15, 2013
Jessie dedicated 22 years of his life serving Oktibbeha County as Deputy Sheriff until his retirement in 1998. He was a graduate of the Interdenominational School of Ministry. He was also a graduate of the Charles Harrison Mason (CHM) Bible School. He was an ordained Elder in the National Churches of God in Christ. He leaves to cherish his memory;...
Mrs. Edna Mae Poe
Mar 12, 2013
She is survived by five daughters: Annie Logan, Alice Hodges, Catherine Ingram, Serleater Gibson, and Ada Ellis all of Starkville, MS; five sons: Willie Poe, Frank Poe, Raymond Poe, Jr., Eugene Poe and Eddie Poe all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Isabella Hogan; 23 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Bro. Willie B. Brown
Mar 9, 2013
He is survived by eight sons: Willie Brown, Jr. of West Point, MS; W.T. Brown of Artesia, MS; Johnnie C. Brown of Crawford, MS: Freddie Brown of Mansfield, OH; Jimmie Brown of Columbus, MS; Elmer Brown, Charles Brown and Gartha Brown all of Starkville, MS; five daughters: Olean Lane of Kankakee, IL; Bertha Spearman, Greenella Spencer both of Crawford, MS;...
Mrs. Iola Hogan
Mar 8, 2013
She is survived by: one son, Thomas Hogan (Janice) of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Maurice Prater (Josie) of Colorado Springs, CO; George Prater of Chicago, IL; and Albert Prater, Jr. of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Lizzie Anderson of Far Rock Away, NY 3 grandchildren: Unteria Hargrove (Paul) of Columbus, MS; Angelia Taylor (Derrick) of Montgomery, AL; Thomas Christopher Hogan...
Mr Cecil Arness Riley
Mar 5, 2013
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Riley of Starkville, MS; two children: Joshua Arness Riley and Jaquisha Nicole Riley both of Starkville, MS; His mother, Mary Jean Riley of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Johnny Lester Riley of Grand Rapids, MI; Jarvis D. Lewis of New York; George Lewis Taylor, Jr. of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Divian L. Gray...
Mr Teasley Williams
Feb 14, 2013
Mr. Teasley Williams age 71, passed away February 14, 2013 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo MS. Mr. Williams resided at 7467 Morgan Town Rd. Sturgis MS. Mr. Williams was a retired Transportation & Weatherzation Director for Prairie Opportunty Inc.Mr. Williams was a Veteran and a member of Josey Creek M.B. Church where he served as a Trustee.
Mr. Johnnie J. Skinner
Feb 13, 2013
Johnie Skinner, 76, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Starkville, Mississippi. He was an employee of Howard Furnishings Company for 15 years. He also worked for the City of Starkville Water Treatment Plant for 15 years where he retired. His survivors include: his wife, Mary Ann Harris Skinner of Starkville, MS; two sons: Denorris Skinner of Ridgeland, MS; Tommie Skinner...
Mr. Nf Nichols
Feb 13, 2013
Mr. NF Nichols age 75, passed away on February 13, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus MS. . He was a retired tractor mechanic and a member of Pine Grove M.B. Church Starkville MS .
Mrs. Catherine Perkins Ward
Feb 12, 2013
Mrs. Catherine P. Ward age 82, passed away on February 12. 2013 at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville MS. Mrs. Ward resided at 2158 Hwy 182 West in Starkville MS. Mrs. Ward was a Homemaker and a member of Bethel M.B. Church Starkville MS.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Foster
Feb 7, 2013
Mrs. Mary E. Foster age 86, passed away at her home on February 7, 2013. Mrs. Foster resided at 303 Everglade ave. in Starkville MS. Mrs Foster was retired and a member of Griffin U.M. Church Starkville MS.
Mr William Albert Baldwin
Feb 7, 2013
Mr. William A. Baldwin age 74 passed away on February 7,2013 at Rush Specialty Hospital in Meridian MS. Mr. Baldwin resided at 201 Chisolm Dr. Starkville MS. Mr. Baldwin was a retired maintenance worker and a member of Blackjack M.B. Church Starkville Ms.
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