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John Larry Hodge
Jan 2, 2024
John Larry Hodge, age 77, of Holly Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born on November 23, 1946 in Columbus, MS to the late John A. and Clara T. (Cotton) Hodge.
John retired from the United States Navy as a Recruitment Officer, and prior to that he also was in...
Willie Nadine Young
Jan 1, 2024
Willie Nadine Young, 79, passed away January 1, 2024. She was born in Levert, MS on January 6, 1944. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Sylvester Young, mother Sammie Lee Mullen, sisters and brothers Sarah Young, Dennis Young, Fannie Wooten, Katie Wright, Albert Young, Genevieve Couey, Thomas Young, daughter Melissa Jane Britt, and son Timothy Wayne Lance....
Daniel Ray Turner
Dec 31, 2023
Daniel Ray Turner, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1979, in Greenville, TX to his loving mother Denise Peyton and his sister and brother Angelia Turner and Brian Turner. Daniel was a kind-hearted soul who lived life to the fullest and made every moment count.
From a young...
Mary Charles Gregory
Dec 27, 2023
Mary Charles Curbow Gregory, age 95, passed away December 27, 2023 at Kirby Pines Care Center, Memphis, TN.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at Carriage Hills Baptist Church, 8352 Farmington West, Southaven from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Auburn Baptist Church Cemetery, 1138 CR-931, Tupelo, MS...
Lynda Lane Doss
Dec 24, 2023
Lynda Lane Doss, age 76, of Horn Lake, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2023 at her home. She was born in Memphis, TN on April 11, 1947 to the late Charles W. and Mabel Penick.
Lynda worked as a hairdresser for many years and loved taking care of her cats and dogs.
In addition to her parents, Lynda is...
Virginia York
Dec 24, 2023
Virginia York, age 81, of Southaven, passed away at her daughter’s home on Sunday, December 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Monroe, LA on January 15, 1942 to the late Clarence Willie and Ida Mae (Breedlove) Williams.
Virginia retired from DeSoto County School District after driving school buses for over 20 years. She loved to...
Mattie Lucille Crutchfield
Dec 24, 2023
Mattie Lucille Crutchfield, age 82, of Nesbit, passed away at her daughter’s home in Hernando. She was born on May 17, 1941 in Guntown, MS to the late Jim C. and Jettie Irene (Cook) Hester, Sr.
Lucille retired from General Electric in 1999 and was a member of Horn Lake Assembly of God. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and word...
Owen Myron Ashby
Dec 17, 2023
Owen Myron Ashby, age 78, of Southaven, MS, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven after a brief illness. He was born on October 10, 1945 in Greenwood, MS to the late Owen and Elizabeth (Ware) Ashby.
Owen retired in 2015 from the Horseshoe Casino where he worked in Maintenance and had previously worked...
Marcia Louise Lowe
Dec 17, 2023
Marcia Louise Lowe, age 63, of Hernando, MS passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kansas City, MO on August 7, 1960 to the late Leroy and Lula Peterie.
Marcia worked as an Accounts Payable Specialist at TruckPro in Memphis and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed arts,...
Mary Jane Blount
Dec 12, 2023
Mary Jane Blount, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 12, 2023. Mary was born on August 19, 1957, in Fort Smith, AR to Louie and Kiyoko (Miyazawa) Malone. Mary and her family had the opportunity to live in California, Alaska, and Georgia where her father was stationed in the Army before moving to Memphis, TN...
Brent Craig Herring
Dec 4, 2023
Brent Craig Herring, 54 years old
Born June 20, 1969
Died December 4, 2023
Brent was born in Tupelo, MS but lived in Horn Lake, MS all his life. He was married to Veronica (Knight) Herring for 29 years. He leaves behind his wife, Veronica, of Horn Lake, MS; his daughter, Hannah Herring, of Atlanta, GA; his parents,...
Shirley Ann Bloodgood
Nov 30, 2023
Shirley Ann Bloodgood, age 73, of Hernando, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her home after a brief illness. She was born in the back of a 1949 Chevy pickup on April 3, 1950 in Ashland, MS to the late S. A. Smith and Arsula (Brock) Smith Sing.
Shirley worked at Wells-Lamont Glove Corporation for 42 years as...
Rosalind Ann Henney
Nov 29, 2023
Rosalind Ann Henney, age 80, of Southaven, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born in Little Rock, AR on August 3, 1943 to the late Leon and Geraldine (Caldwell) Russom, Sr.
Rosalind worked as a corporate relocator and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was extremely talented in arts and...
Kenneth Wayne Warren
Nov 27, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Warren, age 77, of Southaven, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. He was born on October 21, 1946 in Oscoula, AR to the late Henry and Betty Jo (Williams) Warren, Jr.
Kenny retired from Coca-Cola where he worked as a welder, and later worked at Walmart in maintenance. He loved spending...
Otis A. Hulsey, Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
Otis A. Hulsey, Jr., age 69, of Southaven passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 surrounded by his family in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Flint, MI on June 8, 1954 to the late Taylor and Gloria Sue (Cordell) Hulsey.
Otis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 12 years, Barbara (Davis) Hulsey...
Linda Nolen Doxey
Nov 23, 2023
Linda Nolen Doxey, age 83, of Olive Branch, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. She was born on November 29, 1939 to the late Hobert T. and Mildren O. (Morris) Nolen.
Linda worked as a payroll clerk for Methodist Hospital in Memphis and is a member of First Baptist Church of Southaven. She...
Claude Ronald Ewing
Nov 13, 2023
Claude Ronald Ewing, age 72, of Red Banks, MS, passed away at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis after a brief illness. He was born in Memphis, TN on August 17, 1951 to the late Claude and Sarah (Grant) Ewing.
Ronnie worked at Kellogg’s for over 43 years, retiring from the Maintenance Department. He was a member of Grace Chapel...
Vivian Lois Fitzgerald
Nov 5, 2023
Vivian Lois Fitzgerald, age 56, of Memphis, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Houston, TX on December 16, 1966 to the late Roger Wilkie, Sr. and Delores Amburn Dunlap.
Vivian loved anything technology related, as well as her cats and dogs. Vivian loved helping to take care of people. She...
Louise Harriet Whittaker
Nov 3, 2023
Louise Harriet Whittaker, age 90, of Southaven, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home. She was born on January 24, 1933 in Riverton, IL to the late John and Esther (Trow) Straukas.
Louise was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School class. She also loved gardening, working word scrambles, cooking, reading...
Robert John Rouser
Oct 31, 2023
Robert John “Bob” Rouser, age 74, of Tunica, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert Francis and Betty (Thompson) Rouser.
Bob was a truck driver for Averit for many years and was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
In addition to his parents,...
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