ᐅ Mississippi Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Edward Starkey

Died May 08, … More Information
Edward Starkey, of Tishomingo, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest May 8, 1998. Edward was 69.
Obituary published: May 09, 1998 in "Times Daily (AL)"

▰ Willie Frank Stark Jr

Died February 12, … More Information
Willie Frank Stark Jr , born July 19, 1932 passed away peacefully February 12, 2019 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Willie was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Farris Burns, Tina Walker

▰ Wilena H Stark

Died May 31, … More Information
Wilena H Stark, born August 3, 1923 died on May 31, 2017 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Wilena was 93. Tags: #Fannie #Whittington #Mississippi #Conference #Johns #School #Rankin #Clark #Jackson #Commission #Secretary #State #Meredith #Stark #Forestry #Louisiana #University #Bunkie #Gulfport #Mike #Galloway #Methodist #International #Wilena #Lexington #First #United #Women #Administrative #Bible #Club #Lucky #Mikes #National #Elderhostels #Austria #Church #Adults #Orchard #Ridgeland #Rebecca #Sachs #Manhattan #Kansas #John #Dhabi #Emirates #Katherine #Florence #Benjamin #Jonathan #Stewart- #Stockholm #Sweden #Christys #Tennessee #Texas #Colorado #Larrys #Washington #Idaho #Higginbotham #Brandon #Sarah #Meadville #Cole #Pearl #Ralph #Clinton #Alabama #Georgia #North #York #Jersey #Maine #Wayne #Duling #Fondren #Fellows #Starkville #Wilenas #Sta- #Hospice
Obituary: Wilena Higginbotham Stark passed away morning, May 31, 2017, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi. She was born in 1923 in the Methodist parsonage in Louise, Mississippi, the daughter of the Rev. C.Y. and Fannie Sarah Whittington Higginbotham. Wilena grew up in a number of towns where her father served as minister for the Mississippi Methodist Conference. She graduated from Johns High School in Rankin in 1940.
completing studies at Clark Business School in Jackson, she was employed by the Mississippi Forestry Commission for ten years as Secretary to the State Forester. It was here that she met Meredith Osborn (Mike) Stark, a Forestry graduate of Louisiana State University and a native of Bunkie, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi. Wilena and Mike were married in 1945 at Galloway United Methodist Church in Jackson. four years as a district forester for the state Mike was employed with International Paper , while Wilena remained at the Forestry Commission. moved to Lexington, Mississippi, in 1952 to establish Stark Timber .
During her 41 years in Lexington, Wilena (Wil) was active in the First United Methodist Church, serving as president of the United Methodist Women, as a member of the church's Administrative Board, as chairman of various committees, and as a school and vacation Bible school teacher. She was also a member of the Lexington Garden Club and the Lucky 12 Club. In addition to helping her husband in his business throughout the years, she was a caring wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother and a talented hostess and homemaker. Her children remember fondly her seafood gumbo, shrimp creole, beef and pork roasts, delicious pound cake, and fresh vegetables from Mikes garden.
Wil and Mike enjoyed traveling, and she continued to do so after his death in 1986. She especially liked visiting the National Parks and several Elderhostels, including two weeks in Austria. Upon returning to Jackson in 1993 Wilena joined St. Lukes United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women, for Adults, and an adult bible study class. She spent her last years at The Orchard retirement home in Ridgeland, where she renewed friendships with prior acquaintances from around Mississippi and made many new friends, played bridge, enjoyed music performances and bingo and other activities, and read on her iPad.
Mike and Wil were blessed with three children, Rebecca Stark (David Sachs) of Manhattan, Kansas; John Meredith Stark (Christy) of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Katherine Landrum (Larry) of Florence, Mississippi. Mama Wil was grandmother to Benjamin Stark-Sachs and Jonathan Stark-Sachs of Manhattan, Kansas, and Ann Stewart-Sachs of Stockholm, Sweden. Additional survivors include Christys children and grandchildren in Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado; Larrys children and grandchildren in Washington and Idaho; her older brother John (Evelyn) Higginbotham of Brandon; younger siblings Sarah Halford of Meadville, Cole (Clara) Higginbotham, Jr., of Pearl, and Ralph (Kay) Higginbotham of Clinton; and her Higginbotham and Stark family nieces and nephews in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, and Maine. She was preceded in death by her husband M.O. Stark and her brother-in-law Wayne Halford of Meadville.
A funeral service will be held on , 3, at 2:00 PM at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi, in the Fondren neighborhood. Visitation will precede the service from 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the St. Lukes sanctuary and welcome center. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM the following day, , 4, at Odd Fellows in Starkville, Mississippi.
Parkway in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is in charge of arrangements. The family is thankful for the wonderful service provided by Wilenas many caregivers at the University of Mississippi Medical , The Orchard, Sta- , St. Joseph Hospice outpatient care, and Hospice Ministries. Memorials may be sent to St. Lukes United Methodist Church in Jackson or to a charity of your choice.

▰ Wilena H Stark

Died May 31, … More Information
Wilena H Stark, born August 3, 1923 entered eternal life May 31, 2017 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Wilena was 93.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Parkway Funeral Home

▰ Thomas Rutherford Stark

Died January 28, … More Information
Thomas Rutherford Stark, age 70 of Mississippi, born in Pennsylvania, joined the Lord January 28, 2004.
Obituary published: January 29, 2004 in "Sun-H"

▰ Sheila Stark

Died March 12, … More Information
Sheila Stark, 54, of Gulfport, Mississippi, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 12, 2014.
Obituary published: March 13, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Mr Harvey Stark, Jr

Died March 16, … More Information
Mr Harvey Stark, Jr , born January 15, 1954 passed from this life on March 16, 2016 in Florence, Mississippi. Mr was 62. Tags: #Florence #Mississippi #Terri
Obituary: Mr. Stark was born on 15, 1954 and passed away on , 16, 2016. Mr. Stark was a resident of Florence, Mississippi at the time of passing. Mr. Stark was married to Terri.

▰ Margaret (Heath) Stark

Died January 25, … More Information
Margaret (Heath) Stark, age 84 of Greenwood, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 25, 2006.
Obituary published: January 26, 2006 in "Conservative"

▰ Mabel Stark

Died October 01, … More Information
Mabel Stark, of Corinth, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next October 1, 2004. Mabel was 97.
Obituary published: October 02, 2004 in "Capital Times (WI)"

▰ Joyce (Miller) Stark

Died March 21, … More Information
Joyce (Miller) Stark, age 82 of Pearl, Mississippi, died on March 21, 2007.
Obituary published: March 22, 2007 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Harvey Woodrow "Buddy" Stark

Died December 18, … More Information
Harvey Woodrow "Buddy" Stark, 85, of Southaven, Mississippi departed this life December 18, 2003.
Obituary published: December 19, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Freddie Allen Stark

Died July 18, … More Information
Freddie Allen Stark, of Gulfport, Mississippi, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Freddie July 18, 2016. Freddie was 61.
Obituary published: July 19, 2016 in "Sun-H"

▰ Frances Louise Stark

Died July 08, … More Information
Frances Louise Stark passed away July 8, 2017 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

▰ Everett Wayne Stark

Died March 14, … More Information
Everett Wayne Stark, born April 2, 1935 entered into eternal rest March 14, 2015 in New Albany, Mississippi. Everett was 79. Tags: #Grace
Obituary: Everett was born on 2, 1935 and passed away on , 14, 2015. Everett was a resident of New Albany, Mississippi at the time of passing. Everett was married to Grace.

▰ Mary Aleciadell "Dell" (Bennett) Starita

Died August 24, … More Information
Mary Aleciadell "Dell" (Bennett) Starita, 80, of Bay St Louis, Mississippi gained her wings on August 24, 2005.
Obituary published: August 25, 2005 in "SC Echo"

▰ Mary (Kostick) Starek

Died January 23, … More Information
Mary (Kostick) Starek, of Mississippi, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2006. Mary was 92.
Obituary published: January 24, 2006 in "HomeNewsTrib (NJ)"

▰ Mary Starek

Died January 23, … More Information
Mary Starek, of Mississippi, born in Plainfield, New Jersey, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she January 23, 2006. Mary was 92.
Obituary published: January 24, 2006 in "Sun-H"

▰ Sharilyn "Sherry" (O'Dell) Starcher

Died December 08, … More Information
Sharilyn "Sherry" (O'Dell) Starcher left this earth on December 8, 2013 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Obituary published: December 09, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Sharilyn "Sherry" (O'Dell) Starcher

Died December 10, … More Information
Sharilyn "Sherry" (O'Dell) Starcher went into the presence of the Lord on December 10, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Obituary published: December 11, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Sharilyn "Sherry" (O'Dell) Starcher

Died December 09, … More Information
Sharilyn "Sherry" (O'Dell) Starcher went into the presence of the Lord on December 9, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Obituary published: December 10, 2013 in "Sun-H"

▰ Eldon A Starch

Died February 04, … More Information
Eldon A Starch, of Corinth, Mississippi, joined the Lord February 4, 2002. Eldon was 71.
Obituary published: February 05, 2002 in "LaCrosse Tribune (WI)"

▰ Sharlotte Marie Starc

Died April 26, … More Information
Sharlotte Marie Starc, age 57 of Mississippi, born in Memphis, Tennessee, died on April 26, 2018.
Obituary published: April 27, 2018 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Dorothy "Bobette" (Rich) Star

Died November 11, … More Information
Dorothy "Bobette" (Rich) Star went into the presence of the Lord on November 11, 2011 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Obituary published: November 12, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ Philip Stapp

Died February 05, … More Information
Philip Stapp passed away February 5, 2015 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Tags: #Christa
Obituary: Philip passed away on , 5, 2015. Philip was a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi at the time of passing. Philip was married to Christa.

▰ Janie Stapp

Died October 28, … More Information
Janie Stapp, born April 28, 1921 departed this life Sunday October 28, 2012 in Jackson, Mississippi. Janie was 91.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Henrietta Weisinger, Thomas Stapp, Dorothy Stapp Slay, Richard Floyd

▰ Glenn Everette Stapp

Died May 25, … More Information
Glenn Everette Stapp, age 92 of Mississippi, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, went into the presence of the Lord on May 25, 2014.
Obituary published: May 26, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Glenn Everette Stapp

Died May 24, … More Information
Glenn Everette Stapp, of Mississippi, born in Indiana, passed away peacefully May 24, 2014. Glenn was 92.
Obituary published: May 25, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Glenn Everette Stapp

Died May 23, … More Information
Glenn Everette Stapp, age 92 of Mississippi, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 23, 2014.
Obituary published: May 24, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Glenn Everette Stapp

Died May 22, … More Information
Glenn Everette Stapp, age 92 of Mississippi, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed from this life on May 22, 2014.
Obituary published: May 23, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Glenn Everette Stapp

Died May 20, … More Information
Glenn Everette Stapp, age 92 of Mississippi, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Glenn May 20, 2014.
Obituary published: May 21, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Glenn E Stapp

Died May 14, … More Information
Glenn E Stapp, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next May 14, 2014. Glenn was 92.
Obituary published: May 15, 2014 in "Sun-H"

▰ Cindy (Hollis) Stapp

Died September 02, … More Information
Cindy (Hollis) Stapp, age 44 of West Point, Mississippi, passed away peacefully September 2, 2003.
Obituary published: September 03, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Aaron Thomas Stapp

Died October 21, … More Information
Aaron Thomas Stapp left this earth on October 21, 2016 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Batesville, Mississippi.

▰ Walter D Stapor

Died October 05, … More Information
Walter D Stapor, of Hernando, Mississippi, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 5, 2020. Walter was 87.
Obituary published: October 06, 2020 in "Roanoke Times (VA)"

▰ W P Stapleton

Died November 24, … More Information
W P Stapleton, age 85 of Mississippi passed away November 24, 2011.
Obituary published: November 25, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ W P Stapleton

Died November 22, … More Information
W P Stapleton, age 85 of Mississippi, passed from this world into the next November 22, 2011.
Obituary published: November 23, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ Sarah W Stapleton

Died October 13, … More Information
Sarah W Stapleton, born July 12, 1946 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her October 13, 2014 in Jackson, Mississippi. Sarah was 68.

▰ Roosevelt Stapleton

Died November 12, … More Information
Roosevelt Stapleton, age 85 of Inverness, Mississippi, joined the Lord November 12, 2014.
Obituary published: November 13, 2014 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Margie (Ladner) Stapleton

Died December 28, … More Information
Margie (Ladner) Stapleton, of Pineville Community, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest December 28, 2010. Margie was 63.
Obituary published: December 29, 2010 in "Sun-H"

▰ Lovie Stapleton

Died July 15, … More Information
Lovie Stapleton, age 73 of Greenwood, Mississippi, joined the Lord July 15, 2009.
Obituary published: July 16, 2009 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Laura (Moore) Stapleton

Died August 28, … More Information
Laura (Moore) Stapleton, age 34 of Biloxi, Mississippi, went into the presence of the Lord on August 28, 2002.
Obituary published: August 29, 2002 in "MississippiPress"

▰ Jimmy Ray Stapleton

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Iszaya Shyyid (Minter) Stapleton

Died May 26, … More Information
Iszaya Shyyid (Minter) Stapleton, of Gulfport, Mississippi, entered Heaven's gates on May 26, 2011. Iszaya was 20.
Obituary published: May 27, 2011 in "Sun-H"

▰ Gladys Stapleton

Died June 28, … More Information
Gladys Stapleton, born February 22, 1927 went to be with her Lord and Savior June 28, 2017 in Mississippi. Gladys was 90.

▰ Fred Stapleton

Died November 12, … More Information
Fred Stapleton went into the presence of the Lord on November 12, 2008 in Mississippi.
Obituary published: November 13, 2008 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Bennett H Stapleton

Died September 14, … More Information
Bennett H Stapleton left this earth on September 14, 2017 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Sumrall, Mississippi.

▰ Mr Elmore Staples

Died November 15, … More Information
Mr Elmore Staples, born November 1, 1929 died November 15, 2016 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mr was 87.

▰ James E Staples

Died August 21, … More Information
James E Staples, born May 28, 1950 entered Heaven's gates on August 21, 2014 in Ruleville, Mississippi. James was 64.

▰ Gladys Staples

Died October 17, … More Information
Gladys Staples, a resident of Drew, Mississippi for decades, died October 17, 2007 in Drew, Mississippi at the age of 59.
Obituary published: October 18, 2007 in "The Enter-Toc"

▰ Germaine Staples

Died March 07, … More Information
Germaine Staples, of Long Beach, Mississippi, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 7, 2015. Germaine was 79.
Obituary published: March 08, 2015 in "Sun-H"
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