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Benny Ray Wyatt
May 15, 2023
Benny Ray Wyatt, age 72, of Coldwater, MS, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. He was born in Shreveport, LA on January 9, 1951 to the late Claudie Lee and Evelyn Estelle (Austin) Wyatt.Benny was a master glazier and estimator for Pittman Glass in Memphis, and he loved to cook – especially barbequing,...
Joseph Edward Kenner
May 15, 2023
Joseph Edward Kenner passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 46 years old. Joseph was known to family as Joey, but his friends called him Moe. Joey worked at Interstate Battery for over 20 years. He later worked at Fairland Treatment Center where he had been a resident. He credited Fairland for saving...
Andrew Louis Griffin Jr.
May 12, 2023
Andrew Louis Griffin Jr., passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 76 years old. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. On Friday, May 19, 2023, Visitation will continue at 11:00am, followed by a Memorial service in his honor at 12:00pm. All services will be held at...
Miguel Alphonso Villalobos Ii
May 12, 2023
On May 12, 2023, Miguel Alfonso Villalobos II, of Byhalia, MS, ran into the loving arms of the Lord while surrounded by close family. He leaves behind a beautiful, adoring son named Ezra Villalobos, his parents Miguel and Brandy Villalobos, brothers Alejandro Villalobos and Nicholas Villalobos, grandparents Mark Butler, Alfonso Villalobos, Terrie Cruz, and Armando Cruz, and great-grandmother Cathy Muhundro,...
Kristin Marie Larsen
May 10, 2023
Kristin Marie Larsen, 43, of Brighton, TN joined her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2023 in Memphis, TN surrounded by family. Lovingly referred to as Kris, Sissy, and Aunt Sissy, she is the daughter of Anthony and Melodee DiFillippo of Como.Kristin enjoyed anything outdoors. She loved nature, had a passion for animals, loved people, and most importantly, Jesus. She...
Janie Asiline Jackson Knight
May 8, 2023
Janie Asiline Jackson Knight, age 86, of Southaven, ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born in McAdams, MS on November 10, 1936 to the late Joseph Harvey and Maudie Louise (Seawright) Jackson.Janie was a Registered Nurse and prior to her retirement she had worked for the DeSoto County schools and at Southaven Healthcare. ...
Donny Allen Wooley
May 8, 2023
Donny Allen Wooleypassed away on Monday, May 08, 2023, at the age of 82 in Southaven, Mississippi. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 11:00am. The Funeral Service will follow at 12:00pm on Monday, May 15, 2023, Interment will immediately follow. All services will be held at Twin Oaks...
Amy Michelle Mcgregory
May 6, 2023
Amy Michelle McGregory, age 46, of Southaven, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at her home. She was born in Southaven, MS to Victor and Donna (Anson) McGregory.Amy previously attended First Baptist Church of Southaven and enjoyed antiquing, auctions, and animals, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her two boys and family.In addition to her parents, Amy will be lovingly...
Annette Nelson
May 4, 2023
Annette Nelson passed away on Thursday, May 04, 2023,at the age of 57 in Southaven.A visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023.All services will be held atTwin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home,290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS, 38671.She was born on June 06, 1965, in Memphis TNto Ann Steiner and Bobby Stewart.She was a member of The...
Ronnie L. Fitzgerald
May 1, 2023
Ronnie Lester Fitzgeraldpassed away on Monday, May 01, 2023, at the age of 78 in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 9:00am-11:00am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS, 38671, Interment will follow at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 4000...
Alberta Creasie Houston
Apr 30, 2023
Alberta Creasie Houston, age 88, of Southaven, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on December 23, 1934 in Benton County, MS to the late Jessie and Birdie (Wilkerson) Creasie.Alberta was a member of Goodman Oaks Church of Christ, and had worked at Baptist Memorial Hospital after retiring from Macy’s/Goldsmith’s.In addition to her parents, Alberta...
Morris Arnold Holley
Apr 29, 2023
Morris Arnold Holley, age 69, of Olive Branch, ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born in Marietta, GA on June 21, 1953 to the late Charles and Ruby (Payne) Holley.Morris was a police sergeant in Fulton, KY before moving to Olive Branch where he was the facilities manager at Goodman Oaks Church of...
Charles “Mack” Edgar Martin
Apr 21, 2023
Charles “Mack” Edgar Martin, age 50, of Nesbit, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch after a brief illness. He was born in Galliano, LA on September 19, 1972 to the late Charles Ronald and Nell Ann (Cheramie) Martin.Mack loved to fish and hunt, ride his ATV, having seafood boils, and traveling. He also loved...
Linda Jean Pacey
Apr 17, 2023
Linda Jean Pacey passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 72 in Southaven, Mississippi.She was born on March 08, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Floyd and Juanita Thompson. Linda was a free spirit who celebrated and respected all religions and beliefs. She was a highly intelligent and avid reader with a passion for knowledge. She was...
Mearl W. Sitzes
Apr 14, 2023
Mearl Sitzes, 87, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, was born August 22, 1935, in Gill, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully at his residence at Culpepper Place April 14, 2023. Mr. Sitzes was plant manager at Kimco Auto Parts for over thirty years. He spent much of his spare time taking care of lawns and gardening. Mearl was an avid hunter and...
Velma Juanita Craddock
Apr 13, 2023
Velma Juanita Craddock, age 82, of Memphis, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was born in Helena, AR on May 13, 1940 to the late Russell and Daisy (Black) Ford.Velma was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Bartlett, TN where she helped organize game nights, and Operation Shoebox for Christmas, participated in the women’s...
Clayton Eugene Upton
Apr 12, 2023
Clayton Eugene Upton, 67, of Horn Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. He was born in Denver, Colorado on January 6, 1955 to the late Dewain Jerald and Barbara Upton Sr.Clayton liked to cook and loved movies. He also loved fresh out of the oven cookies.In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Travis “Wayne” Lacy Jr.
Apr 11, 2023
Travis Wayne Lacy Jr. “Wayne”, 57, of Byhalia – Southaven, MS passed away April 11th, 2023 at home after a fierce battle with cancer. He was born July, 1st, 1965 in Memphis, TN.Wayne had a passionate love for his family and friends. Wayne had a great sense of humor and was a jokester till the very end.Wayne loved to meet...
Bonnie Lea Stone
Apr 9, 2023
Bonnie Lea Stone, 75, of Hernando, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends Sunday April 9, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, MS.She was born on January 19th, 1948 in Fairfield, IA to the late Homer M. and Ysleta(Goodman) Sherman. She resided in Horn Lake, MS for the majority of her adult life where she raised her...
Brian Dale Stover
Apr 7, 2023
Brian Dale Stover, age 66, of Tishomingo, MS and formerly of Lake Comorant, passed away at his home on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born in Centralia, IL on March 12, 1957 to Wathena Lee (Hazelrigg) Stover and the late Wilson Dean Stover.Brian retired as a Lead Aviation Technician from FedEx in 2017 after 34 years of service, and...