OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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...

Wayne F. Massing

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

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

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

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...

Eva Carolyn Bates

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...

Joyce Baye Gadd

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...

Margaret Pearl Holt

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

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

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

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...