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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,...
Marion Thomas Hayes
Oct 28, 2023
Marion Thomas “Tom” Hayes, age 82, of Olive Branch, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born in Centerville, IA on July 30, 1941 to the late Orville and Vera (Anderson) Hayes.
Tom joined the United States Marine Corp after graduating from high school. He served for four years, in which he had...
Khaza Gaston Griffin
Oct 23, 2023
Khaza Gaston Griffin, a radiant bundle of joy, was born on June 6, 2023 to Tre'terian Griffin and Phileencia Brownlee. His captivating smile and charming dimples illuminated every room he graced. Khaza's brief, yet impactful presence left an everlasting imprint on our hearts. His sweet spirit and the joy he brough into our lives will forever be cherished. Khaza's absence...
Malcolm Oaks Mcspadden
Oct 23, 2023
Malcolm Oakes McSpadden, 73, of Southaven, MS died Monday, October 23, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. Malcolm was born September 25, 1950 to John S. McSpadden and Elizabeth Oakes McSpadden.Malcolm was a member of Longstreet United Methodist Church. He was a 1969 graduate of Whitehaven High School and then The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where he pledged Pi Kappa...
William Orlando “Spoon” Witherspoon IV
Oct 18, 2023
William Orlando “Spoon” Witherspoon IV, age 85, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. He was born on July 26, 1938 to the late William Orlando Witherspoon III and Clemmie Elizabeth (Brooks) Witherspoon in Columbia, TN.Spoon had worked at Lehman Roberts up to the age of 84. He loved waking...
Phyllis Brassfield Akins
Oct 17, 2023
Phyllis Brassfield Akins of Southaven, MS passed away on October 17, 2023 at age 72. She was born in New Albany, MS on December 7, 1950 to the late Frank and Clara (Caldwell) Brassfield of Ecru, MS.She worked for 20 years as the administrative secretary at the Hospital in Pontotoc, MS and at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. ...
Juanita Frances Rickett
Oct 14, 2023
Juanita Frances Rickett, age 90, of Southaven, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1933 in Missouri to the late Joseph Marcus “Mark” and Gladys Irene (Smithpeters) Helm.Juanita had worked as a telephone operator and attended SouthPoint Church with her son. She loved to bowl and was a member of...
Debra Ann Smith
Oct 13, 2023
Debra McMinn Smith age 70 of Lake Cormorant, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1953 in Memphis TN.Debra, also known as Mimi to her grandkids, loved her family and holiday celebrations.She is survived by her son Gordon (Lynn) Smith of Coldwater, daughter Shelbi (Charles) Burress of Byhalia,...
Delois Jane Richardson
Oct 10, 2023
Delois Jane Richardson, age 78, of Mount Juliet, TN and formerly of Southaven, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Richardson residence in Mount Juliet, TN. She was born on July 1, 1945 to the late Erie V. and Annie Mae (Wright) Brewer.Delois worked as a registered nurse and a case manager at Baptist DeSoto Hospital for over...
Elizabeth Anne Carver
Oct 5, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Carver died on October 5, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born on August 1, 1935 in McComb, MS. to Claude and Mildred Carlisle. As a young girl she moved to Memphis, TN where she attended South Side High School and graduated in 1953. At the age of 52, Anne graduated from Memphis State University with...
Frances Lorraine Gralow
Oct 4, 2023
Frances Lorraine Gralow, age 76, of Horn Lake, ran into the loving arms of Jesus and heard the words “Well done, good and faithful servant” on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Baptist East in Memphis. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 31, 1946 to the late Harrison William and Donna Dorothy (Nelson) Gralow.Frances graduated from Hope College in...
Michael Wayne Garner
Sep 29, 2023
Michael Wayne Garner, age 33, of Lake Cormorant, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Southaven on June 2, 1990 to Rodger Allen Garner and Donna Kaye (Pearson) Clayton.Michael loved to hunt and fish and coached softball, but he loved spending time with his children and family the most. He was the best husband, father, son, brother,...
Loyd Wayne Rodgers
Sep 26, 2023
Loyd Wayne Rodgers, 88, of Hernando, MS passed peacefully on September 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Geraldine Rodgers and his beloved dog Jerry. Also, his brothers Elbert Rodgers, Jr, Kennith Rodgers, Jerry Rodgers, and sister Barbara Purdon.He was a simple man and an avid animal lover. He enjoyed playing guitar and...
Robert Skerik Evans
Sep 24, 2023
Robert Skerik Evans, age 59, of Southaven, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was born on March 21, 1964 to the late Calvin Rana “Robert” and Betty Ann (Skerik) Evans.Bobby worked in maintenance at the Memphis Country Club and enjoyed NASCAR, college football with Alabama being his favorite team, cooking, reading, watching tennis, and...
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