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Geraldine Wheeler
Sep 21, 2022
Geraldine Lee Wheeler was born August 15, 1939 in Sewanee, TN to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee. She passed on September 21, 2022She married Jefferson Wheeler, Sr., on August 6, 1961, and together raised 4 children.Mrs. Wheeler in addition to being a mother of 4 was a retired school teacher of 40 years having finished her career at Byhalia High...
Joseph Gwin Oliver
Sep 20, 2022
Joe Oliver, (Joseph Gwin) met his Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. He was born on January 18, 1930 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The second of five children, his family relocated to Senatobia, Mississippi in 1938. He worked on the family farm planting peas and corn and nurturing an array of animals. (Perhaps this is where he began his lifelong love...
Dorothy “Dot” Nell Winkler
Sep 17, 2022
Dorothy “Dot” Nell Winkler, 77, of Southaven, MS, formerly of Memphis, TN passed away September 17, 2022.Dorothy was a graduate of South Side High School and retired from Baptist Women’s Hospital in Memphis, TN where she was employed for twenty-four years. Most of those years were spent in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where she was the Unit Coordinator.She...
Gregory Lynn Walding
Sep 9, 2022
Gregory Lynn Walding, sixty-two, of Southaven, MS crossed the River Jordan into the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Spears Walding. He is survived by his father Wallace Walding and his step-mother Sylvia of Roanoke, AL; his brother Gary Walding (Donna) of Houston, TX; his brother Jeffrey Walding (Christy) of Olive...
Charles “Chuck” Chalk Jr.
Sep 4, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Richard Chalk Jr., age 58, passed away September 04, 2022, in Southaven, Mississippi. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 11:00am at Clearview Baptist Church, 3345 Goodman Road E., Southaven, MS, 38672.Chuck was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 13, 1964, to Richard Sr. and Joy Chalk. He attended The...
A L Hickey
Aug 30, 2022
A L Hickey, age 84, of Southaven, ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was born in Charleston, MS on April 8, 1938 to the late Aaron and Flora (Keelin) Hickey.A L had worked for the Illinois Central/Canadian National Railroad as a Chief Clerk. He was a fan of Mississippi State...
Lois “Jeanette” Icenberger
Aug 30, 2022
Lois “Jeanette” Icenberger, age 84, passed away August 30, 2022, in Southaven, Mississippi. A Graveside service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 2:00pm in the committal building of West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, TN, 38125. Due to limited space, only close family and friends are asked to attend.Mrs....
Delores Marie Hickey
Aug 26, 2022
Delores Marie Hickey, age 85, of Southaven, ran into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. She was born in Collierville, TN on March 30, 1937 to the late James and Ona (Campbell) Word.Delores was the mother everyone loved. She would go on walks with her children and teach them something every time. She...
Joshua Alan Jones
Aug 23, 2022
Joshua Alan Jones, age 24, of Memphis, was killed in the Donetsk region of Ukraine by Russian forces on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 while assisting the country of Ukraine against Russia. He was born on March 31, 1998 to Jeffrey Jones and Misty (Weber) Gossett.Joshua was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Drummonds, TN, and had served in the...
Mary Ethel Modlin
Aug 22, 2022
Mary Ethel Modlin, age 66 passed away August 22, 2022. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service in her honor at 12:00PM with a Graveside service immediately following. All services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E., Southaven, Mississippi, 38671.Mrs. Modlin was...
Thomas Bloom Mckiernon
Aug 22, 2022
Thomas Bloom McKiernon, age 77 of Hernando, MS passed away August 22, 2022 at Baptist-Desoto Hospital. He was born December 28, 1944 in Jackson, MS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Muriel McWilliams and grandparents Julius and Addie Mae Newton. Tommy graduated from Forrest Hill High School in 1963, where he lettered in basketball. He attended Delta State...
James “Woodrow” Oaks
Aug 21, 2022
James Woodrow Oaks, age 86, passed away August 21, 2022, in Coldwater, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. A Funeral Service in his honor will be held on Saturday August 27, 2022, at 11:00am at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. There will be a Graveside service immediately following at Hopewell...
Charles Richard Curry, Sr.
Aug 21, 2022
Charles Richard Curry, Sr., age 82, of Horn Lake, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home. He was born in Jonesboro, AR on June 27, 1940 to the late Charles Patrick and Nancy Vauldeen (Hanks) Curry.Charles retired from Kroger’s after working for many years as a store manager. He was also of Southern Baptist Faith and enjoyed stamp...
Norma Jean Taylor
Aug 19, 2022
Norma Jean Taylor, age 85, passed away August 19, 2022, in Cumming, Georgia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E., Southaven, Mississippi, 38671.Norma Jean Taylor graduated from Grundy Center High School in Grundy Center, IA. She married Everett, had two children in...
Jo Ann Bell
Aug 17, 2022
Jo Ann Bell, age 79, passed away on August 17, 2022, in Southaven, MS.Mrs. Bell was born in Tyronza, AR, on April 16, 1943.She was a Baptist by faith and was married to her husband, Jack Bell for over 60 years. She was very crafty, made doll houses and ceramics, painted, sewed, and was a good cook. She loved everybody...
Judy Dale Fletcher
Aug 17, 2022
Judy Dale Fletcher, age 74, of Walls, MS, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was born on November 1, 1947 in Bakersfield, CA to the late Ivan and Juanita (Harriet) Medley.Judy worked as a Dietary Aide at Walls Elementary School prior to her retirement. She enjoyed taking care of her home, reading, and above all,...
Paul Everett Haire
Aug 17, 2022
Paul Everett Haire, age 86, of Southaven, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. He was born in Memphis, TN on July 23, 1936 to the late Alvis and Minnie Lee (Castleberry) Haire.Paul was a member of First Baptist Church of Southaven, was a member of the Gideon Society, and worked as an engineer for...
Barbara Jean Mayberry
Aug 13, 2022
Barbara Jean Mayberry,81, of Olive Branch, MS died Saturday, 08/13/22, after a long battle with illness. She was born July 24, 1941, in Cookeville, TN., one of 7 daughters belonging to Walter and Myrtle Pinkston. She retired from Sears, as well as Kroger. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, who loved...
Gene H. Howlett
Aug 10, 2022
Gene Howard Howlett, age 85, passed away August 10, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 12:00pm, followed by a Funeral Service in his honor at 1:00pm with a Graveside service immediately following. All services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E., Southaven, Mississippi, 38671.Mr....
Willie Mae Koelz
Aug 10, 2022
Willie Mae Koelz, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at her home in Hernando, MS. She was born in Marks, MS on November 25, 1931. Willie Mae was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active and dedicated member of LaBelle Haven Baptist Church.Willie Mae leaves behind her husband of 68 years, John, three daughters,...
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