Barber, Ware case won’t be heard in March; three other murder cases on docket

Local News

February 20, 2013

Barber, Ware case won’t be heard in March; three other murder cases on docket

By Leslie N. Dees The Star-Herald The Star Herald Wed Feb 20, 2013, 07:31 AM CST

KOSCIUSKO — The Attala County Circuit Court Docket for March has been set with three murder cases.

However, the murder case against Frankie Barber and Barry Ware will not be one of those cases. No information was released about why that case would not be heard in the upcoming term.

Barber and Ware, were charged with murder following the January 7, 2012, shooting of Cedric Montae Sharkey, 24, of Sallis, off of Attala County Road 4106.

Sharkey wrecked the car, left the vehicle, and fled into the woods. Barber and Ware chased him on foot and shots were fired. Sharkey’s body was found with a shot in the chest area.

Steven Barber, Frankie’s son, has been charged with accessory to murder after the fact in the case.

Drive-by shooting

Markeith Fleming’s day in court has been set for March 27. Fleming has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in a September drive-by shooting.

Christopher Graham was fatally wounded and Derrick Hannah was in critical condition following the shooting on Youth Center Road/Attala County Road 4202.

Four hours was spent working the crime scene by the sheriff’s department, Mississippi Bureau of Investigations and the Mississippi Crime Lab.

Fleming, 21, of Sallis, turned himself into authorities hours after the shooting.

Assault turns murder

The aggravated assault case against James Earl “Small World” Sandifer turned to murder when Annette Riley died in January from injuries she sustained.

Sandifer was charged by the Kosciusko Police Department on April 22 following a March 30 incident on Peeler Street.

The indictment read that Sandifer, 48, hit Riley with his fists and she was pushed onto rocks. Riley was transported to Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital and later University Medical Center.

According to court records, officers interviewed her at UMC and described her condition as having “breaking assistance,” and unable to move her legs and only slight movement in her arms.

She was unable to speak but was able to understand and answer yes and no questions.

The trial set for March 13.

Shooting death

Chelssia Bell has a court date of March 19 for the shooting death of Leonard Gentry.

Gentry was shot on September 22 and later died while in the hospital.

Text Only

Local News

Pair cleans graves of veterans, others
Betty Ferguson of Kosciusko is not waiting until Memorial Day observances to honor veterans.

May 24, 2013 1 Photo
Aisle of Honor: Myers to speak at Memorial Day event
The bi-annual Aisle of Honor ceremony will be held Monday shining a light on the deceased veterans of Attala County at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko.
Approximately 300 flags will fly 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Memorial Day with ceremony being held at 11 a.m.

May 24, 2013
Kosciusko Lower Elementary students enjoy field day
Students at Koscusko Lower Elementary enjoyed Field Day activities May 17 on the school’s playground. Activities included: three-leg race, basketball toss, hula-hooping, playing on the playground equipment, and other relay-type activities.

May 23, 2013 4 Photos
Louisville plant could impact Attala
The announcement of Natron Wood Products in Louisville could impact Attala County.

May 23, 2013
Road at McAdams school discussed by school, supes
The closing of the road that runs through McAdams High School and the building of another road has been discussed by the Attala County School Board for awhile now.

May 23, 2013
Ride of Silence held in Kosciusko
Cyclists gathered in Downtown Kosciusko May 15 to take part in the National Ride of Silence. The mission of the world wide ride is to honor bicyclists killed by motorists, promote sharing the road, and provide awareness of bicycling safety.

May 22, 2013 1 Photo
Diplomas to be handed out Friday
Kosciusko, Ethel and McAdams High Schools will present the graduating class of 2013 Friday evening.

May 22, 2013
Shoplifter charged Monday, others charged
The Kosciusko Police Department reports the following arrests:
On Monday Larry E. Gaston, 43, was arrested for shoplifting felony at WalMart by officer Jerry Coleman.

May 22, 2013
Grand old lady shines: City of Kosciusko celebrates first phase of The Strand with lighting ceremony
It was a night to take a stroll down memory lane for Kosciusko residents and head to a place where a host of memories were made.

May 16, 2013 4 Photos 1 Video
City looks at Sunday beer sales
The City of Kosciusko is looking at changes in the beer ordinance, including selling beer on Sundays.

May 16, 2013
More Local News Headlines

Local News

Search Results

Barber, Ware case won’t be heard in March; three other murder cases on docket

Site Map