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Mr. Kaiden D'Wayne Evans

Mr. Kaiden D'Wayne Evans

Jun 29, 2025

He leaves to celebrate and honor his life: his parents: LaWana and DeWayne; brothers: Eriq Purnell, DeMarion Purnell, and Kikwon Cork all of Starkville, MS, and Malik Donald of West Point, MS; sister: Kaylin D. Evans of Starkville, MS; grandparents: Roosevelt Evans, Jr. of Starkville, MS, Pauline Lee and Jerry Wayne Clark of Tupelo, MS: Aunts: Shandra (Billy) Dickson of...

Mr. Jordan Anthony Ray Mitchell

Mr. Jordan Anthony Ray Mitchell

Jun 29, 2025

Jordan leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Ray Anthony Mitchell and Linda Houston Mitchell; his son, Kyzer Jace Mitchell; three sisters: Courtney Houston of Conley, GA; Katrina Keller of Stockbridge, GA; and Taylor Clay of Conley, GA; one brother, Ray Mitchell Jr. of Starkville, MS; his fiancé, Ashanti Culberson; four aunts, one uncle and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Mr. Bruce Spencer

Mr. Bruce Spencer

Jun 26, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Janice Denise Spencer, mother, Susie Mae Spencer; four sons, Ryan Dontae McGee; Langston Jacques Spencer, Jirtavious Bruce Spencer, stepson, Patriquez J. Duck (Whitney); two daughters, Brittany Ciara McGee and Ingrid T'Keyan Spencer, siblings, James (Margaret) Spencer Chandler Sr, Ricky (Wilma) Spencer, and James (Jackie) Spencer, one grandson, Jabari McGee, four granddaughters,...

Mr. James Hicks Evans Sr.

Mr. James Hicks Evans Sr.

Jun 24, 2025

He leaves to his memories, his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Thelma Evans of Starkville, MS; two daughters, Stacy Young (Willie) and Carolette Evans both of Starkville, MS; one son, James Evans, Jr. of Starkville, MS; three loving granddaughters, Mikeshia Mobley and Jaleesa Mobley both of Starkville, MS; Alicia Evans of Aberdeen, MS; his loving grandson, Octavious "Mone" Paschal of...

Rev. Tommie Stallings

Rev. Tommie Stallings

Jun 24, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his lovely wife, Johnnie Stallings of Ackerman, MS; his children, Tracy Spencer and John Spencer (Cierra) both of Columbus, MS; Rev. Earnest Stallings (Jaquelia) of Cartersville, GA; Concordia (Evelyn) Cork, Prentiss Cork, DeTracy Childress, Rachel Cork all of Ackerman, MS; Delynn Stafford of Starkville, MS; Danette Stallings, Tommie Stallings Jr, Dwight (Leasha) Stallings, Bernita...

Mrs. Lisa Jones Davis

Mrs. Lisa Jones Davis

Jun 23, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Tony Davis, of Starkville, MS; two daughters, Cheryl Jones and Jalisa Jones of Starkville, MS; two sons, Guteriuz O’Neal and Jateriuz O’Neal of Starkville, MS; one stepson, Montavious Davis of Starkville, MS; two sisters, Arnita Jones (Jimmy) of Starkville, MS, and Carol Jones of Starkville, MS; three brothers, Jamie Jones, Robert Jones...

Ms. Madine Helen Malone

Ms. Madine Helen Malone

Jun 22, 2025

Helen is survived by two daughters: Sheleath Olive, Las Vegas, NV, and Tversa Ricks, Atlanta, GA; goddaughter Lisa Davis, Columbia, TN; three grandchildren: Vonika Miller, Shavonna Miller, and Isaiah Olive, all of Las Vegas, NV; and two great-grandchildren: Zion Lynn and Amari Favor Bledsoe; her sister-cousin Elma Nobles, Detroit, MI.2 sisters-in-law: Mary Etta McGee, Jeanette McGee; best friend Shirley “Jean”...

Mr. Joey Jajuan Garner

Mr. Joey Jajuan Garner

Jun 21, 2025

Joey is survived by his devoted and loving mother, Maxine Lampkin, residing in St. Louis, MO; one brother, Cecil R. Garner, from Chicago, IL; four sons, Jajuan and Jaden Garner, along with Brendan and Blake Carter; his childhood best friend, Thomas Duane Keys; in addition to nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins and other relatives.

Pastor Henry David Mccoy

Pastor Henry David Mccoy

Jun 17, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Brenda McCoy; 2 sons: Byyron Christopher Robinson and David Tyrontae McCoy; 4 sisters: Olivia Juan Allen (Roosevelt), Phillis Gail Bryant, and Sadiria Wright and Lydia Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Mr. Eddie James Davis

Mr. Eddie James Davis

Jun 15, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, a son, Darruris Henderson, sisters: Fannie Saul, Earnestine Davis, Alice Davis, Cora Stallings (James), Patricia Larry, Mildred Davis, Sandra Avant, and Mary Doss; brothers, Larry Davis, Roosevelt Davis (Lynn) and Eugene Davis; four aunts, Iola Jones, Bertha Davis, Josephine Jordan, Rebber Townsend, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mr. Exzell Williams Sr.

Mr. Exzell Williams Sr.

Jun 14, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories to his wife, Joyce A. Williams of Columbus, MS; one son, Exzell Williams Jr., of Columbus, MS; three daughters: Carolyn West of Starkville, MS; Lavone Williams Cockrell and Victoria Williams Johnson both of Columbus, MS; one sister, Nesia Foote of Columbus, MS; two brothers: Marcellus McCrary of Las Cruces, NM and Larry McCrary of...

Mrs. Annie Dell Rice-Hill

Mrs. Annie Dell Rice-Hill

Jun 14, 2025

She leaves behind her beloved children: Elaine Jordan of Cincinnati, OH; Helen Elizabeth D. Washington of St. Louis, MO; Ellis Cooper (Dedra) of Dayton, OH; Dr. Beauty Gloria Cooper of St. Louis, MO; Patricia Gregory of Birmingham, AL; God child Latoya Kelly of LaVergne, TN. She is also leaving her loving siblings: Mellie Del Gray of Crawford, MS; Lois Wright...

Ms. Narissa Dawn Bradford

Ms. Narissa Dawn Bradford

Jun 6, 2025

Narissa Bradford was born April 21, 1964, to Donald and Delores Bradford in Starkville, Ms. She lived life fully—boldly, unapologetically. Narissa dreamed big, created opportunities, and worked hard to make those dreams a reality. If she believed you could, she did. Always true to herself, never compromising who she was. Narissa Bradford, your family loved you deeply. And with broken...

Mrs. Jonnie Mae Hogan

Mrs. Jonnie Mae Hogan

Jun 4, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 33 years, Charlie A. Hogan, Sr.; three daughters, Tamika Bradford, Tanika Bradford, and Castella Benson (Leodis); two sons, Christopher Williams and Charlie Hogan, Jr., all of Starkville, MS; two brothers, John A. and Christopher Bradford, both of Flint, MI; nine grandchildren, Tylan, Tyrese, Sumaya, LaHershel, Jamyron, Tamia, Aniya, Mariah, and Janiya;...

Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Jr.

Mr. Curtis Lee Chandler Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughters, Carlita L. Chandler, Kenyette Chandler, and Tykila Chandler all of Starkville, MS; two sons, Derrick Covington and Hunter C. Chandler both of Crawford, MS; eleven grandchildren, one brother, Lamarcus Chandler; sisters: Melanie Y. Moran, Lora Chandler, Beatrice Carter, and Magnolia Chandler; and also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Ms. Kenedria Louise Blair

Ms. Kenedria Louise Blair

Jun 1, 2025

She leaves to cherish her memories: her father, Kenneth Blair; one brother, Kenneth Rains (Imogene) of Virginia; sister Jennifer Singleton (Michael) of Virginia; a special friend, Levi Dotson of Starkville, MS. She also leaves behind a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends that will truly miss her.

Mrs. Lillie Lue Doss

Mrs. Lillie Lue Doss

May 30, 2025

Lillie leaves to cherish her precious memories her one and only daughter, Shanquina Vaughn (Robert) of Starkville, MS; three grandchildren: Naikeria Doss and Dewaylon Brooks of Starkville, MS; Naikerious Doss of Milwaukee, WN; five sisters: Norma Hendrix, Irma Petty, Sabrina Campbell (Ronald) all of Starkville, MS; three brothers: Tommie Doss of Starkville, MS; Dewayne Doss of Columbus, MS; Christopher Dawson...

Mr. Charles Henry Johnson

Mr. Charles Henry Johnson

May 29, 2025

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 33 years, Juanita Johnson; his daughters, Latannya (Sylvester) Griffin, Adrienne R. Jackson both of Starkville and his son, Herman (Torri) Parson of Cleveland, OH. His brother, Stanley (Ann) V. Smith of Jackson, MS; Efrom (Melissa) Johnson of Westminster, CO; John Allen (Earlene) Lane of Carrolton, MS . ; 10 grandchildren: Ryan...

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