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Bettye M. Craig

Bettye M. Craig

May 5, 2022

10/29/1931 to 05/05/2022She always signed her name “Betty M Craig “ and for many years we thought the M was for Merrell because in one of her lifetimes she was Betty Merrell, our father’s wife. She was his widow at the age of 32.  From the beginning, orphaned at a tender age, her life was marked by deep tragedy. She...

Freddy Wayne Turner

Freddy Wayne Turner

May 5, 2022

Freddy Wayne Turner, age 69, passed away May 05, 2022, in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Visitation will be on Saturday May 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm, followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00pm, all services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E., Southaven, Mississippi, 38671.Mr. Turner was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on January...

Martha Nell Cozart

Martha Nell Cozart

May 4, 2022

Martha Nell Cozart, age 96, of Batesville, MS, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Baptist Memorial North Hospital in Oxford.  She was born on January 5, 1926 in Bruce MS to the late Clarence and May (Tiner) Murphree.Martha was the best mother that anyone could possibly have.  She was fully involved in her family life from cooking three meals...

George “Terry” Sanderson

George “Terry” Sanderson

May 3, 2022

George Terry Sanderson, age 71, passed away May 03, 2022, in Southaven, MS.  There will be a Memorial Service in his honor on Friday, May 06, 2022, at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home at 1:00pm.Mr. Sanderson was born in Arkansas on March 26, 1951, to Jock and Nadine Sanderson. Terry was of the Methodist faith and played in...

Cody Patrick Hill

Cody Patrick Hill

Apr 30, 2022

Cody Patrick Hill, age 24, of Olive Branch, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Memphis, TN.  He was born May 18, 1997 to Patrick Hill (wife Anna) and Valerie (Webb) Hill.Cody always had a smile on his face and could always light up the room. He was always willing to help others when they needed it without hesitation.  He...

John E. Cooper

John E. Cooper

Apr 28, 2022

John Edward Cooper, age 77, of Southaven, MS passed away on April 28, 2022, in Holly Springs, Mississippi.Mr. Cooper was born on February 15, 1945, in Orange County, California to Kenneth and Audria Cooper. He spent 20+ years serving his country in the United States Navy. John was also deeply invested in his hobbies.John leaves behind his wife of 56...

Moody Truitt Day, Jr.

Moody Truitt Day, Jr.

Apr 26, 2022

Moody Truitt Day Jr.At the age of sixty, a resident of Southaven, Mississippi passed away in his home on Tuesday, April the twenty-sixth in the year of two thousand and twenty-two, in the company of his loving wife. Moody was born in Boonville, Mississippi on August tenth in the year nineteen sixty-one, to the late Moody Truitt Day Sr. and...

Rachel Dianne Helling

Rachel Dianne Helling

Apr 25, 2022

Rachel Dianne Helling, age 71, of Southaven, MS passed away on April 25, 2022. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 27th, 2022, at 1:00pm, followed by a memorial Service in her honor at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS, 38671.Mrs. Helling was born on January 18, 1951, in Haleyville, Alabama to Harold...

Barbara Sue Edwards

Barbara Sue Edwards

Apr 25, 2022

Barbara Sue Edwards, age 72, of Corinth, MS passed away on April 25, 2022. A Graveside Service in her honor will be held on May 11, 2022, at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS, 38671.Mrs. Edwards was born on June 13, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee to Edward and Onita Parris. She loved Elvis...

Brenda J. Brunner

Brenda J. Brunner

Apr 21, 2022

Brenda Joyce Brunner, 75, of Southaven, left this world peacefully on April 21, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.Brenda was born to Herman and Hannah Harless on June 5, 1946, in Mullins, West Virginia, the oldest of eight children....

Mary Ann Palmer

Mary Ann Palmer

Apr 17, 2022

Our most treasured mother, Mary Ann Palmer, went to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on her most cherished holiday, Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.  Mom was all of our shining star.She worked for Southaven Water Department as the supervisor for 38 years.  Prior to that, Mom was valedictorian of her high school class, receiving two scholarships for college...

Opal “Grace” Jones

Opal “Grace” Jones

Apr 16, 2022

Opal “Grace” Jones, age 86, passed away on April 16, 2022, in Southaven, MS. Services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Visitation will be at 12:00 pm and funeral at 1:00 pm, followed by graveside service at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Southaven, MS.Mrs. Jones was born on May 7, 1935, in Thaxton, MS to...

Minnie G. Dossett

Minnie G. Dossett

Apr 13, 2022

Minnie G. Dossett, age 97, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Southaven, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, 2:00 pm at Howell Memorial Park 5604 US Hwy 63 Pomona, Missouri 65789.Ms. Dossett was born on July 20, 1924, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to the late Elza Claude Peach and Dessie Ann Lowe Peach. She...

Nancy Lu Jolley

Nancy Lu Jolley

Apr 12, 2022

Nancy Lu Jolley, 79, of Los Fresnos TX, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, of natural causes at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX.She was a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God in Southaven, MS.Mrs. Jolley was born to Walter and Pearl Lamb in Danville, IL on July 9, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years,...

Lisa M. Barnes

Lisa M. Barnes

Apr 11, 2022

Lisa M. Barnes of Southaven, MS passed away April 11, 2022.She was born in West Monroe, LA on July 7, 1956.Lisa is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, James Barnes; son, JJ Barnes (Carrie); brothers, Leslie Lee, Quentin Battle; sisters, Ann King, Taryn Donley; two granddaughters, and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces.Lisa is predeceased by her mother,...

Blondell Powers

Blondell Powers

Apr 3, 2022

Blondell Powers, age 82, passed away on April 3, 2022, in Southaven, Mississippi. Services will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm, funeral at 2:00 pm, and graveside to follow. All services will be at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.Mrs. Powers was born on December 31, 1939, in Finger, Tennessee to Johnny Rankin...

David W. Shreeve

David W. Shreeve

Apr 2, 2022

David William Shreeve, age 73, of Olive Branch MS, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 17, 1949, to Kenneth and Virginia Shreeve.David served honorably in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He received two Air Medals and a Bronze...

Charles Edward Cunningham, Jr.

Charles Edward Cunningham, Jr.

Mar 24, 2022

Charles Edward Cunningham, Jr., 82, of Horn Lake, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Booneville, MS on August 24, 1939 to the late Charles Edward and Reba (Shackleford) Cunningham, Sr.Charles was a member of First Baptist Church of Horn Lake and was an electrical engineer building elevator systems.  He...

James Morris Earnheart

James Morris Earnheart

Mar 22, 2022

James Morris Earnheart, 47, of Southaven, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Dallas, Texas on September 9, 1974 to Max and Patty (South) Earnheart.James had worked as a dealer at the Horseshoe Casino and enjoyed playing all types of games, especially video games.  Being a big kid, he was also a great...

Rufus W. Kelso

Rufus W. Kelso

Mar 22, 2022

Rufus Wayne Kelso, age 68, of Horn Lake MS, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born on February 25, 1954, to Max and Joyce Kelso.Mr. Kelso served his country in the Army for 22 years until he retired. After which he spent another 26+ years serving his community in the U.S. Postal Services. He...

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