Welch Funeral Home

Gloria Maples Batson, aged 60, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born on June 23, 1963, in Lucedale, MS. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, …

Cheryl Frazier Lyon, age 75, passed away peacefully at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born on July …

In Loving Memory of Michael Joseph McCarthy, IIIMichael Joseph McCarthy, III, passed on to the glory of our Heavenly Father on February 13th, 2024, at the age of 67 surrounded …

Eddy Laverne McGinnis, 74, passed into his heavenly home Monday, February 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Eddy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Angie Blankenship McGinnis, …

Charlyn Odom Ogden, aged 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Starkville, Mississippi, on Sunday, February 12, 2024. Born on March 1, 1946, in Houston, Texas, she was the …

JOHN GREGORY GASSAWAY, MD John Gregory Gassaway was born at home in Saltillo, Mississippi, on January 28, 1941, to James Clovis and Molly Rozelle Leslie Gassaway. And thus began a …

Jack Lord Newell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the age of 77. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Charlotte …

Jimmy Donald Franks, II, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024. Jimmy was born March 12, 1983 to Jimmy Franks and Gwen Garrard. As a child, Jimmy had a deep love …

With much sorrow we announce the passing of our dearly loved Annie Louise McCollum (Smith). She passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabama …

Juanita (more fondly known as “Pete” or “Nita”) Hodges, 88, of Starkville, MS, joined her Heavenly Father on February 3, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1935, in Memphis, …

James Grant Cubon, 85, passed away on January 31, 2024 in Maben, MS. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Frances Cubon and …

 Dr. David B. Smith ,81 a retired MSU teacher and researcher died on January 26, 2004 at his residence in Starkville, MS. and has gone home to be with his …

Mescal Elaine Stanton Lytton, Wife, Mother, Mimi, Sister, Aunt and Friend, went home to be with Jesus on January 23, 2024 after an amazing 101 years. She was born in …

Colon “Hershel” Thompson, 92 of Ackerman, Ms. passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, at the VA Nursing Home in Kosciusko, Ms. with his wife by his side. Hershel was …

Jacqueline Paige Hankins Burns, 53, passed away on January 20, 2024 in Maben, MS. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, and most of all spending time with her children and …

In Loving Memory of Robert Clifton Bishop November 03, 1945 – January 16, 2024 Robert Clifton Bishop, 78, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 16, …

George Dampeer died January 14, 2024 at his residence inStarkville, MS.  He was born inTylertown, MS on March 5, 1939 to Preston and Zilpha Dampeer.  He graduated from Tylertown High …

Dr. Donald Newsom Downer, age 79, died at his residence in Starkville, Mississippi, on December 21, 2023, following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 27, …

Jay Howard Hurdle, beloved husband, friend, and community member, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of January 3, 2024. As in life, Jay’s wife Cate held his hand as …

In Loving Memory of Roy Clifford Bennett, Jr January 24, 1944 – January 5, 2024 Roy Clifford Bennett, Jr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 5, …