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Mrs. Shawanda Owens-Williams

Mrs. Shawanda Owens-Williams

Aug 20, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories: mother, Hazel Owens Rambus and father, Johnny Walker both of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Deona Owens of Starkville, MS; two sons, Dexter Campbell and Owen Campbell both of Starkville, MS; one granddaughter, Ma’Kaylee Marie Campbell of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Tiffany Owens of Decatur, GA; Jala Owens of Starkville, MS; Jasmine Walker-Jenkins of Horn...

Mrs. Ella D. Clark

Mrs. Ella D. Clark

Aug 20, 2024

She is survived by three daughters: Lillie D. Hendrix, Dorothy Townsel (Edward), Ivy Clark (Henry); two sons: Alfred Clark (Rita) and Nathaniel Clark Jr (Lula); one sister; Annie Pearl Drake all of Starkville MS; 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mrs. Mary Ida Mullins

Mrs. Mary Ida Mullins

Aug 19, 2024

Mary leaves to cherish her memories to her loving children, Georgia Ann Mullins and Michelle Mullins; her grandchildren, Nicole Johnson (Buck) of Starkville Mississippi; Taketa Mullins, Jerome Mullins, Demarko Mullins, Charles Mullins, Juwon Mullins, Wilson Hogan, Ladrecus Hogan all of Starkville, MS; one sister, Willie Peterson of Starkville, MS; a special friend; Bobby Brown of Starkville, MS; Elizabeth Combs and...

Mrs. Clarice Barnes-Johnson

Mrs. Clarice Barnes-Johnson

Aug 13, 2024

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, six sons, James Gibson, Jr., Michael (Serleater) Gibson, Melvin (Callie) Gibson, and John Johnson all of Starkville, MS; Rickey Johnson of Pensacola, FL and Arthur Johnson of Atlanta, GA; five daughters: Annette Hill and Mary Chandler both of Starkville, MS; Patricia (Deellis) Mosley of Louisville, MS; Christine Johnson of Philadelphia, PA; and Cynthia...

Ms. Sharon Bibbs

Ms. Sharon Bibbs

Aug 11, 2024

Sharon leaves to cherish her precious memories, her children: Nejewish Bibbs of Marion, IA and Jeremal Bibbs of Starkville, MS; her bonus children, Curry Bibbs (Cherice) of Southaven, MS, Marquetta Hughes (Marcus) of Odenton, MD; Jakoby Jones of Birmingham, AL; and Antwain Bush of Starkville, MS; her siblings: Dorothy Johnson of Pueblo, CO; Bonnie Nichols of San Antonio, TX; Richard...

Mr. W.T. Jones

Mr. W.T. Jones

Aug 10, 2024

W.T. leaves to cherish his beautiful memories; a wife of 48 years, Martha Jones, three daughters: Vadrikius Jones (Robert), Vickie Edmonds (Jerry), Yuvet Tate (Robert); nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two sisters: Linda Young, Bessie Brown. four brothers: Ugene Mullins (Helen), Jake Mullins (Ruby), Robert Mullins, Author Gillespie; also, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mr. Benard Gandy

Mr. Benard Gandy

Aug 8, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, two children, Amber Sharee Gandy of Compton, CA and Malachi Joel Gandy of Starkville, MS; one brother, James Gandy Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; four sisters: Betty Jean McDowell, Ledora (William) Scott, Faye (Elvis) Gillespie, and Margaret Gandy-Walker all of Starkville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mr. Freddie Lee "Champ" Harrell Jr.

Mr. Freddie Lee "Champ" Harrell Jr.

Aug 6, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters: Tequilla Harrell, Tenecia Harrell-Cullins (Darrell), and Tyesha Harrell; six grandchildren: Taylor, Tavalas, Teigan, Zion, Shiloh, and Karter; one nephew, Marlon Boyd (Krystle) and a special friend, Keisha Nichols.

Mrs. Bessie Mae Scott

Mrs. Bessie Mae Scott

Aug 4, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, two children, Rosie Scott of Crawford, MS and Bishop Ronnie Allen Scott Sr. of Dallas, TX; two adopted children: Pastor Eunice Webb of Charlotte, NC and Elder Wanetta Hall of Oakland, CA; God daughters: Mayor Dean Parson, Minister Barbara Clark and Mary Louise Martin; four grandchildren: Ronnie Allen Scott Jr. (Natalie); Atibia "TJ" Scott...

Ms. Patricia Ann Peterson

Ms. Patricia Ann Peterson

Aug 1, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories; one son Leyton Peterson, four sisters: Stella Peterson, Grace Roberson, Helen Peterson, and Elizabeth Deloach; one brother: Lucious Peterson of Starkville, MS; Nephews: Anothy Peterson of Mesquite, Texas; Michael DeLoach, Blake Peterson of Starkville MS; Dexter Peterson of Nashville Tennessee; Richard (Kasey) Roberson Jr of Charlotte, South Carolina; and Anthony (Shareeta) James of Meridian...

Mr. Robert Junior Cunningham

Mr. Robert Junior Cunningham

Jul 31, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Kenyada Belk (Rickie), of Starkville, MS and Nyhia Hodges of Maben, MS; grandson: Chasson Pratt of Starkville, MS; sister, Stephanie Evans of North Chicago, IL; his aunts; Mattie Bedford, Sandra Bluitt, Patricia Cunningham, Erline Foy, Brenda McQuiller, Catherine Williams all of Maben, MS and Lillie Taylor Cleveland, OH.

Mr. Michael Jerome Mobley

Mr. Michael Jerome Mobley

Jul 30, 2024

Michael leaves to cherish his adoring memories, his devoted wife, Rhonda R. Howard-Mobley: altogether seven sons: Jacolby Mobley (Sharonica) of Byhalia MS, Javian Mobley, Jalin Mobley, DeWayne Murphy, (Nicole), Michael Moore, Georgio Howard, Seigha Smith; Seven daughters: Kena Smith, Shanqunni Smith, Mikesha Mobley, Jaleesa Mobley, Bentrese Moore, Latonyia Lawrence, Shimada Howard all of Starkville, MS; thirty-seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren....

Mr. Sammie L. Calmes

Mr. Sammie L. Calmes

Jul 28, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories, five daughters, Leneka Davis of University Park, IL; Morristine Kimble of St. Louis, MO; Tina Robertson of Macon, MS; Shawntae & Shaquita Calmes of Kankakee, IL; one son: Shamome Calmes; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Calmes-Williams of Kankakee, IL; three brothers: Eddie D. Calmes of Crawford, MS; Jackie L. Calmes of Bradley, IL and...

Baby Serenity Jesmarai Sonnier

Baby Serenity Jesmarai Sonnier

Jul 24, 2024

Serenity leaves behind her loving mother (Sarah Joy Sonnier-Sudduth) & father (Shytraille Spruell) who adores her dearly; along with, her grandmother (Jennifer Sonnier), grandfather (Antonio Sudduth), aunt (Helena Sudduth), uncles (Legend Lenoir, Idris Sudduth, Omarion Thomas) and a host of great grands aunts/uncles and cousins.

Mrs. Deborah Brown-Harry

Mrs. Deborah Brown-Harry

Jul 22, 2024

She leaves behind three children, Sherri Brown, Corey Harry, and Shannon; five grandchildren: Kylan KeSean, Tykeria Denay, Tahjiana Arles, Christopher Jamar, and Kobi OBryant; three great grandchildren: Maliki, Riyaliee, and Raykaiden; two brothers: Walter & Russell; and five nieces, one nephew, and a host of cousins and friends.

Mrs. Emma Jean Robinson

Mrs. Emma Jean Robinson

Jul 22, 2024

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Mr. Charlie Robinson of Starkville, MS; sons: Earl (Bernita) Warren, Monterrio (Velma) Warren, Anthony Warren all of Starkville, MS; Chris (Crystal) Warren of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Alonzo (Aixa) Warren of McGaheysville, VA and her bonus daughter, Shirika (Phalandis) Bevill of Madison, MS; sisters: Bessie Jackson, Stella Hinton, Betty Davis all of...

Mr. Carl Doss Sr.

Mr. Carl Doss Sr.

Jul 19, 2024

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 53 years, Hilda Kaye Williams Doss of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Denice Loran (Kenneth) Cheeks of Starkville, MS and Tina Gandy of Nashville, TN; two sons: Carl Jr. (Tanya) and Christopher Marques Woodrow Doss of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Earlene McAllister of Muskegon, MI and Nora Brooks of St. Louis MO;...

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