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Wayne F. Massing
Mar 21, 2022
Wayne F. Massing, age 74, of Southaven, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1947, to the late Asa and Edna (Sullivan) Massing.Wayne spent his working years as an Investment Banker. He enjoyed deer hunting and golfing. He had a love for 80s music and tv show Law and Order....
Thomas Wayne “Paw” Causey
Mar 20, 2022
Thomas Wayne Causey, “PAW”, born March 3, 1955 to Anne Causey, who preceded him in death. Wayne married Karen L. Andrews on December 17, 2001. He worked Pipeliners Union 798, United Association from November 4, 1974 to April 1, 2015. Wayne was a very hard worker and loved Jehovah and his family. No matter what state he was working in,...
Karen Rickett Higginbotham
Mar 20, 2022
Karen Rickett Higginbotham, age 64, of Southaven, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born in Hayti, Missouri on February 10, 1958, to Charles and Juanita Rickett.Karen was a graduate of Southaven High School in 1976, and still loved to hang out with many of her ’76 Chicks. She attended Northwest Mississippi Jr. College prior to joining the United...
Linda Sue Cross
Mar 16, 2022
Linda Sue Cross, 76, of Hernando, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven. She was born in Covington, TN on July 25, 1945 to the late John Pushing and Mildred Ruth (McIntyre) Bright.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Cross, sister Jean Bennett, and her brother, Mike Bright.Linda...
Joyce Baye Gadd
Mar 10, 2022
Joyce Baye Gadd, age 92, of Hernando, MS passed away on March 10, 2022. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery in Eudora, MS.Mrs. Gadd...
Eva Carolyn Bates
Mar 10, 2022
Eva “Carolyn” Bates, 84, passed away peacefully at Baptist Desoto Hospital on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She passed holding her son and daughter’s hands as they prayed, sang her favorite hymns, and felt the loving care of Baptist nursing staff.Carolyn was born on June 2, 1937, in Morton, Mississippi. She married the love of her life Wilbur Lee Bates at...
Margaret Pearl Holt
Feb 26, 2022
Margaret Pearl Holt, age 81 of Southaven, MS went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born May 8, 1940 to the late Antonio and Feliz Perona. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Holt and her daughter, Jeanette Bryant.Margaret was a charismatic personality who never met...
Patricia Beam
Feb 20, 2022
Patricia Beam, age 67, passed away February 20, 2022, in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be Friday, February 25, 2022, at 11:00 am followed by funeral at 12:00 pm at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Southaven, MS.Ms. Beam was born July 20, 1954, in Marianna, FL to Haskell and Mary Ivy Beam. She was strong in her Christian...
Bonnie Barlow
Feb 19, 2022
Bonnie Barlow, age 80, passed away February 19, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 11:30 am followed by funeral services at 12:30 pm all at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.Bonnie was born January 9, 1942, in Calhoun City, MS, to Sulla Gray Johnson. She grew up in Marks,...
Norman Alphis Maynard
Feb 16, 2022
Norman Alphis Maynard, age 80 passed away on February 16, 2022, in Southaven, MS. There are no services scheduled at this time.Mr. Maynard was born on January 22, 1942, in Leachville, Arkansas to Myrl and Violet Wilson Maynard. He had a long career as an accountant and real estate agent. He was Baptist and a member of the Memphis Masonic...
Joe Lloyd Prentiss
Feb 14, 2022
Joe L. Prentiss, age 87, of Southaven, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1934 to the late Lazell and Laverta (Kittrell) Prentiss.Joe was a Logistics Specialist with the Civil Defense Unit. He enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, fishing, and any sports activity that involved his grandchildren. He would...
Barbara Anthonette (Toniette) Wallace
Feb 14, 2022
Barbara Anthonette (Toniette) Wallace, age 68, passed away on February 14, 2022, in Southaven, MS. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church-Southaven 8888 Hwy 51 N. Southaven, MS 38671.Mrs. Wallace was born on November 13, 1953, to Antonio and Barbara Serros, in Ardmore, OK. She loved to make people...
Taylor Shayne Crowden
Feb 9, 2022
Taylor Shayne Crowden, age 28, of Cordova, TN passed away on February 9, 2022.Born March 2, 1993, Taylor was the youngest daughter of Shane and Stacy Crowden.Taylor was born in Memphis, TN but was raised in Olive Branch, MS. She was a 2011 graduate of Center Hill High School.Taylor loved driving around with her friends, singing every song at the...
Alexis “Lexi” Nichole Eddings
Feb 8, 2022
Alexis “Lexi” Nichole Eddings, age 21, of Memphis, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home. She was born in Memphis on November 1, 2000 to Devina Leanne (Craver) Eddings and William Deroy Eddings III (Mindy Byrd).Lexi could light up a room the instant she walked in it, and had a laugh that could be heard from far away. ...
Geraldine B. Rodgers
Feb 8, 2022
Geraldine B. Rodgers, age 83, of Hernando, MS passed away on February 8, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 am, followed by funeral service at 1:00 pm, interment will immediately follow. All services will be at Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, 5020 Getwell Rd S, Hernando, MS 38632.Mrs. Rodgers was born on July 28, 1938, in Tupelo,...
Albert Kelsey Hewitt
Feb 4, 2022
Albert Kelsey Hewitt, 81, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at his home in Southaven, Mississippi.Retired from Gold Strike Casino, he had also worked at Central Parking Systems, Mr. Pride Car Wash, and Holiday Inn Woodwork Division.Kelsey was preceded in death by his biological parents Albert and Ella Mae Hewitt Hollingsworth, Mother Coreba Thomas Hewitt, Father Jefferson L. Hewitt, brother Tommy...
Sharon Lammey Rhea
Feb 4, 2022
Sharon Lammey Rhea, age 67, of Southaven, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late James Morton and Mary Veronica (Lynch) Lammey.Sharon, otherwise known as The Fairy Godmother, was a Teacher’s Assistant at Southaven Elementary and later at Hope Sullivan Elementary Schools and later...
Sidney C. Windland Iii
Jan 28, 2022
Sidney (Sid) Carroll Windland III, age 69, passed away on January 28, 2022, in Southaven, Mississippi.Mr. Windland was born on September 17, 1952, in Memphis Tennessee to Sidney Carroll Windland Jr. and Betty Yvonne (Cramer) Windland. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Windland.Sid enjoyed fishing and golf, spending time at the beach and with his...
Deborah Faye Archer
Jan 27, 2022
Deborah “Debbie” Faye Archer, 61, of Horn Lake, MS unexpectedly gained her angel wings on January 27, 2022. She is finally at peace and reunited with her husband, son, and other relatives.Debbie was born on August 3, 1960 in Memphis, TN. She was the beloved wife and best friend to her late husband of 35 years, Jim Archer. Debbie had...
Donald Ray Crawford, Sr.
Jan 26, 2022
Donald Ray Crawford, Sr., age 74, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1947 to the late Thomas and Mae (Butler) Crawford.Donald was an avid sports memorabilia collector, loved building models, loved history and war books, and supported the Marine Corp, of which he served in for eight...
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