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James Horace Meade, Jr., 88, of Starkville, Mississippi died on January 12, 2021. “Jimmy” was born on November 1, 1938 to the late James Horace and Cleta Howard Meade in …

Donald Lee O’Brian 4/14/1944 – 1/12/2021 Donald was born in Starkville, MS and resided in Maben, MS his entire life.  He was a graduate of Maben High School and served …

Peggy Phillips Avant, age 78, was born on April 1, 1942, passed away on January 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. She was a retired salesclerk for …

Ernestine Keene McGregor, 95, passed away on January 8, 2021. Ernestine loved her Lord Jesus Christ, her family, church family and friends. She resided in Starkville and was a long …

Jimmye Nell Dickerson Allen, 84, passed away in Tifton, GA on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She became a resident of GA and lived with her daughter, Angelique, and family for …

James (Jimmy) Keith Anderson, 74, passed away on January 6, 2021 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. He retired after 40 years with Borden Milk Co. He was …

Dr. Berry “Buddy” Daniel Lott Sr., age 78, of Starkville, MS, gained his heavenly wings on December 29, 2020. Buddy was born on October 6, 1942. He graduated from Magee …

Edwin Glenn Hamilton, age 65, passed away on December 25, 2020 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Glenn served as an Inspector for the Department of Agriculture …

Frank Duane Whisler, 86, peacefully entered his Lord’s presence on December 22, 2020 Frank was as a loving and devoted husband and father. He is survived by his beloved wife …

Curtis Dean Johnson, Sr., 73, passed away on December 23, 2020 at his home in Starkville, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his father, Dot Johnson; and brothers Jim …

Carolyn Luttrell McMinn Wofford, 80, passed away on December 20, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, TN. She was retired from Bancorp South. She loved to travel and cook …

Gordon Henderson Howell was born January 17, 1965 and passed away on December 6, 2020 in Burlington, NC. He was a graduate of Starkville High School. He is survived by …

 John Edward HarknessJ Born December 14, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. Died, December 7, 2020 in Starkville, MS. Wife and best friend: Virginia A. Harkness. Parents: Edward John and Mildred (both …

Samuel Bryce Griffis, 90, passed away on December 09, 2020, due to COVID -19 complications. Bryce was born April 21, 1930, to Sam and Pauline Griffis in Sturgis MS. He …

Billy Charles Eskridge, 85, of Sturgis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at his home after a long battle with a severe chronic medical condition. He was …

Margaret Murphey Weining completed her 103-year earthly adventure on Dec. 2, 2020, in Starkville, Mississippi. An online memorial service in the near future will honor her life. Born in Laurel …

Jessie Laverne Fulgham, 92, passed away on December 6, 2020 at her residence in Mathiston, MS. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. She loved everybody and dearly …

Irma “Amy” Lois Ford of Starkville died December 6. She was 92 years old. Amy was born in Indianola in 1928. Her parents were Fred Vernon Griffith and Mary Lucille …

Robert Raymond Long, Jr., 83, passed away on December 6, 2020 at his residence in Starkville, MS. He was retired owner of numerous restaurants and a U.S. Air Force veteran, …

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Dr. Barbara Helen Harvey, a devoted wife and a loving mother of seven children, twenty grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, passed into Glory at the age …