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Robert Skerik Evans
Sep 24, 2023
Robert Skerik Evans, age 59, of Southaven, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was born on March 21, 1964 to the late Calvin Rana “Robert” and Betty Ann (Skerik) Evans.Bobby worked in maintenance at the Memphis Country Club and enjoyed NASCAR, college football with Alabama being his favorite team, cooking, reading, watching tennis, and...
Paula Cantrell Echols
Sep 22, 2023
Paula Cantrell Echols, age 78, of Southaven, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in New Ark, AR on July 26, 1945 to the late Charles Woodrow and Gladys Irene (Moore) Cantrell.Paula attended Glenn’s Chapel Church, enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts, going to Beavoir in Biloxi with her husband, playing bingo with her daughter-in-law, camping...
Amy Roberts Anderson
Sep 18, 2023
Amy Roberts Anderson passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 53 in Memphis, Tennessee. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 10:00am until 12:00pm followed by the Funeral Service at 12:00pm, interment will immediately follow. All services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E.,...
William “Bill” Gregory Chaliff
Sep 18, 2023
William “Bill” Gregory Chaliff, age 61, of Memphis, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Hamilton, OH on December 27, 1961 to Marilyn (Wetta) Chaliff and the late Irwin Chaliff.Bill worked as an auto mechanic and caregiver, loved John Wayne movies, car shows, and his favorite soap opera General Hospital. He was a huge...
Alvin Edwin Gilless
Sep 17, 2023
Alvin E. Gilless, 82, a longtime civic and community leader, departed this life Sept. 17, 2023.A native of Memphis, Gilless was a real estate developer, political operative, former service station owner, and charter member of several civic organizations such as the Southaven Jaycees and Southaven Rotary Club. He was also owner and operator of Lift UR Spirits, a package store...
Margaret Bloodworth
Sep 17, 2023
Margaret Bloodworth passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 77 in Southaven, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am at Desoto Hills Baptist Church, 4680 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS, 38671. A Graveside service will begin at 2:00pm at Smith Cemetery, near 2019 Rosebloom...
Joseph L. Woods Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Joseph Lavelle Woods Sr.peacefully drifted into the arms of Jesus on the evening of Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by friends and family, at the age of 73 in Southaven, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Saturday, September 23, 2023, visitation will begin at 10:00am, followed by a funeral service at...
Christina “Chrissy” Jean Odom
Sep 11, 2023
Christina “Chrissy” Jean Odom, age 47, of Horn Lake, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. She was born in Memphis, TN on March 23, 1976 to Rudell Wayborn and Jimmy Rachel (Chapman) Wingo.Chrissy was a member of Southpoint Church in Southaven, and she enjoyed shopping, reading, watching true crime documentaries, and her cats, but...
Billy Gene Bell
Sep 8, 2023
Billy Gene Bell, age 92, of Southaven, passed away at his home on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born in Trenton, TN on October 23, 1930 to the late Jesse Hillard and Lora Mae (Burns) Bell.Billy worked as an electrician and was a member of the Woodman of the World. He enjoyed traveling and camping, puzzles, fishing, and going...
Glen A. Cooper
Sep 6, 2023
Glen Alan Cooper was born July 10, 1946 in Memphis, TN and passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Southaven, MS. He leaves behind his best friend and wife of nearly 60 years, Cheryl Tubbs Cooper, and their three daughters – Leslie Cooper Townsend (Ted), Georgia Cooper Spragg, and Connie Rasberry; two granddaughters, Megan Rasberry and Sophie...
Kevin Dale Crutchfield
Sep 2, 2023
Kevin Dale Crutchfield, age 53, of Nesbit, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN to Mattie Lucille (Hester) Crutchfield and the late Jerry Jewel Crutchfield.Kevin attended Horn Lake Assembly of God and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and cars, watching the History Channel, hunting, powerlifting, collecting sneakers, and spending time with his...
Charles Joseph Ingram
Aug 24, 2023
Charles Joseph Ingram passed away August 24, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born January 10, 1944 in San Bernadino, CA.After earning his advanced degree at California Polytechnic State University, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy where he was a proud aviator. Once honorably discharged, he began his extensive teaching career in California, Mississippi, and Tennessee....
John Raymond Fiester
Aug 21, 2023
John Raymond Fiester, age 69, of Southaven, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1953 in Evansville, IN to the late Raymond and Cecilia (Reiman) Fiester.John retired from Baptist DeSoto Hospital as a registered nurse. He was previously a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Southaven, and more...
Kelley Ann Goodwin
Aug 21, 2023
Kelley Ann Goodwin, age 46, of Southaven, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. She was born in Memphis, TN on March 5, 1977 to the late Jerry Gradys and Donna Louise (Smith) Merritt.Kelley attended Getwell Church and homeschooled her children through Anchor Point. She loved reading, coffee, shopping,...
Kenneth D. Taylor
Aug 19, 2023
Kenneth Dewey Taylorpassed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the age of 81 in Walls, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, beginning at 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm. Interment will immediately follow. All services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven,...
Ruby L. Taylor
Aug 17, 2023
Ruby Leona “Ledy” Taylor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She gained her wings on August 17, 2023, at the young age of 99 in Southaven, MS.She was born to Ollie and Neva Ogle in Albertville, AL on December 5, 1923. She grew up in the Fort Payne area of Alabama helping her family in the...
Jo Ann King
Aug 16, 2023
Jo Ann King, age 81, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 1, 1941, in Ripley, TN to Joe and Nadine Coats and was the second of five children. She was a 1959 graduate of Ripley High School and shortly after moved to Memphis to...
Sheryll Diane Dobson
Aug 15, 2023
Sheryll Diane Dobson, age 73, of Southaven, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at DeSoto Healthcare in Southaven. She was born in Memphis, TN on January 3, 1950 to the late Denver C. and Stella Laverne (Moore) Medlin.Sheryll worked in property management prior to her retirement and attended church at Cornerstone Church. She loved working in her yard and was...
Gussie E. Cook
Aug 12, 2023
Gussie Evans Cook, age 87, of Hernando, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Senatobia Health Care and Rehabilitation in Senatobia, MS. She was born on March 10, 1936 to the late Thomas Pinkney and Maude E. (Pierce) Evans.Gussie graduated Valedictorian from Rocky Creek High School in George County, MS with the class of 1954. While in high school, she...
Joan Ruth Milam
Jul 27, 2023
Joan Ruth Milam passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the age of 87 in Southaven, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 01, 2023, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00pm, Interment will immediately follow, all services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E., Southaven,...
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