Welch Funeral Home

Beverly Joann Morrow Avant, age 78, passed away at her residence in Longview, Mississippi on January 20, 2022. She was a retired elementary school teacher and co-owner of several businesses …

Ellen Franks Newsom died on January 18, 2022, at the age of 79 following a very short battle with mesothelioma. Born to Alice and Wendell Franks on April 8, 1942, …

Jane Ellen Kendall, 83, passed away in Starkville on Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Starkville in 1938, she was preceded in death by two younger brothers who were both …

Colonel Leslie Robinson (Bobby) Drane, Jr. Our beloved husband, father and friend to many passed away on January 11, 2022 after a prolonged illness. A true Southern gentleman, American Hero, …

John D “Bully” Hollis, age 93, passed away at the OCH Regional Medical Center on January 15, 2022. John was a retired owner of Hollis Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning. …

Elizabeth Ann Fuller, age 52, passed away in the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 15, 2022. She was a member of the Double Springs Baptist Church, …

Samuel Wayne Bright, age 81, passed away at his residence in Starkville, MS on January 14, 2022. He was retired as the owner of Bright’s Appliance Service. Wayne was a …

Peggy Kolb Hartness, 78, of Starkville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 10, 2022, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born on December 30, 1943, in Webster …

Gracie Ivy Templeton, age 100 years old, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Gracie was born August 13, 1921 to Earnest and Mel Vinnie Ivy. She …

Walter Carrol Reed, 81, passed away at Starkville Manor Nursing Home on January 9, 2022. He was a retired supervisor for Ritex in McKinney, TX and a Baptist. He enjoyed …

Mary Rebecca Stockwell, known as ‘Becky’ to her family and friends, passed away Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 83 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. …

Dorothy Mae Duncan, age 87, passed away on January 4, 2022, after a brief illness following a stroke on December 22. She was preceded in death by her husband of …

If the world seemed just slightly dimmer on the first of January, 2022, it’s because Patsy Lou Dillard Quinnelly of Cumberland, Mississippi went to be with Jesus a few hours …

Deanise Eloise Stephens, 57, passed away on December 30, 2021 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. She was a paper carrier for Commercial Dispatch and member of Adaton …

Warren Frank Housley, 84, passed away at home on December 25, 2021 in Starkville, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 10-11 on Monday, January 3 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital …

Dorcas Erline Dailey, age 93, of Starkville, passed away on Christmas Day in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on December 30th, 2021, at Welch Funeral …

Mattie Ruth Miller Marsh, 88, passed away on December 24, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was a homemaker and loved cooking. She enjoyed studying her …

Jimmy S. Willcutt (Papaw), 79, passed away on December 23, 2021 at his residence in Starkville, MS. He was retired from Mississippi State University. Jimmy was a devoted Christian man. …

J HUGH MORELAND J. Hugh Moreland, age 81, of Starkville, MS, passed away on December 26, 2021 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. In light of Covid …

Brenda Long Parker, was born March 3, 1951 in Meridian, MS to Richard Eugene Long and Bertha Smith Long. She passed away on December 21, 2021 at the Beehive in …