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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...

Mrs. Betty L. Farmer

Mrs. Betty L. Farmer

Nov 10, 2013

Mrs. Betty Farmer was born August 29,1917 in Noxubee County to the late Rev. A. W. Lowery and Beatrice Chandler Lowery. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at the Oakland Missionary Baptist Church. Prior to her departing this life, Mrs. Farmer was the oldest living member of the Oakland Missionary Baptist where she once...

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.

Mr. Freddie Parks

Mr. Freddie Parks

Nov 5, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Lillie Parks; three children: Freddie M. Parks and Melanie Parks of Cleveland, OH; Patrick A. Parks of Starkville, MS; eight nieces: Jackie Hudson, Lasheen Parks, Adrienne Parks, and Shartina Parks all of Cleveland, OH; Angie Clinton of North Carolina and Cherrie Clinton of Atlanta, GA; Christine Austin of Starkville, MS; and Latish...

Mrs. Eria Gay Kennard

Mrs. Eria Gay Kennard

Oct 31, 2013

She is survived by a sister, Ruth Elliott of Starkville, Mississippi and one grandson, Curtis Watson; two sisters-in-law: Helen Parks of Detroit, MI; and Eleanor Carter of Gary, IN; brother-in-law, Ellis Kennard, Jr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Allie Will Richardson-Gipson

Mrs. Allie Will Richardson-Gipson

Oct 21, 2013

She is survived by three sons: Larry Gipson (Mary) of Tacoma, Washington; Henry Gipson of Memphis, TN; and Gregory Richardson of Hartford, CT; three daughters: Gladys Morris (Robert) of Columbus, MS; Dorothy Congress (Nathaniel) and Tammie Richardson both of Hartford, CT; three sisters: Sallie Nance, Joy Friar and Josie Sterling and one brother, Joe Willie Richardson all of Columbus, MS;...

Mrs. Louise W. Akins

Mrs. Louise W. Akins

Oct 18, 2013

She was born March 24, 1924, to the late Dave Williams and Nancy Gregory Williams-Carr. She departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2013, at Oktibbeha County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Akins; one son, Jesse; two brothers, Williams and Tommy; and two sisters, Neoma and Ruth. She leaves to cherish her...

Mrs. Elizabeth "Tut" Allen

Mrs. Elizabeth "Tut" Allen

Oct 18, 2013

She is survived by her children: Mary Reese (Sammie), Mitchell Allen, Verlene Fulton (Dwayne), Roy Lee Allen (Dorothy), Gertrude Allen, Doris Carr (Londra), Tony Allen (Mary), and Jimmie Allen all of Starkville, MS; two siblings: Willie B. Bell (Charles) and Charles Rhine (Stella) of Nebraska; 23 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Gertrude Stallings

Mrs. Gertrude Stallings

Oct 12, 2013

She is survived by two daughters: Nancy Smith and Mary Doss both of Starkville, MS; two sons: Pastor Tommie Stallings and Andrew Stallings both of Starkville, MS; 31 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and 22 great, great grandchildren.

Mrs. Sarah Mae Evans

Mrs. Sarah Mae Evans

Oct 12, 2013

She is survived by one daughter, Diane Collier and four sons: Larry Evans, Willie Lee Evans, Jr., (Annette), Ronnie Evans, Sr. (Carnice), and Johnny Evans, Sr. (Martha); two brothers: Lovely Cromwell and Bobby Cromwell (Julia); 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Mr. Robert Lee Gamble

Mr. Robert Lee Gamble

Oct 11, 2013

He leaves to celebrate his memories, his son, Alfonso Gamble of Maywood, IL; cousins: Dwight L. Turner (Terry) of Las Vegas, NV; and Dorcas Turner Ayers of Gary, IN along with many other cousins and friends.

Mr. Sammie "Mane" Perry Jr.

Mr. Sammie "Mane" Perry Jr.

Oct 10, 2013

He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Rosemary Ingram Perry; one daughter, Natalie Ingram; three sons: Samuel Ingram and James Ingram all of Starkville, MS; and Master Gabriel Ingram of Oxford, MS; one sister: Niler P. Franklin (Clarence) of Oxford, MS; four brothers: Demetric Perry, Prentiss R. Perry of St. Paul, MN; Kirk L. Perry of Oxford, MS; and...

Mrs. Lena Mae Davis-Patton

Mrs. Lena Mae Davis-Patton

Oct 5, 2013

She is survived by her children: Mary Williams, Melvin (Nell) Davis, Marilyn Davis, Patricia Davis, Pamela O'Bryant, Matilda Robinson all of Starkville, MS; Marvin (Sandra ) Davis of Jacksonville, AR and Kimberly (Andy) Baskin of Atlanta, GA; sisters: Emma Mitchell of Pasadena, CA; Betty (Walter) Young, Ella Mae (John) Outlaw, Minnie (Harrell) Lindsey all of Starkville, MS; Lucille (James) Harlan...

Mr. George Albert Miller Sr.

Mr. George Albert Miller Sr.

Oct 5, 2013

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Miller of Starkville, MS; two daughters: LaPepsi Miller-Cannon (Reginald) and Keisha Jordan-Warren (Greg) both of Starkville, MS; three sons: Ron Miller, Jacquet Miller and George Miller, Jr. all of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Lynda Sanchez and Brenda Philpot of Orlando, FL; and Sherry Miller James of St. Louis, MO; eight brothers: Don Gandy,...

Mrs. Mary Magnolia Nichols

Mrs. Mary Magnolia Nichols

Oct 4, 2013

She is survived by one son, Tommie Nichols of Sturgis, MS; four daughters: Ella Duck, Brenda Halbert, Sandra Houston and Linda Houston all of Starkville, MS; a step-daughter, Betty McDowell of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Bertha Mae Walker of Starkville,MS; and Mary Rainey of Chicago, IL; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren.

Mr. Robert Nelson Robertson

Mr. Robert Nelson Robertson

Oct 3, 2013

He is survived by his wife, Shelia Robertson of Houston, TX; two sons: Adam Robertson of Starkville, MS; and Robert Earl Robertson of Memphis, TN; one stepson, Christopher Jenkins; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Howard (Vaneaster) Robertson of Birmingham, AL; three sisters: Mable Barns of St. Louis, MO: Shirley Smith of Memphis, TN; Tina (Derrick) Sanders of...

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