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Rachel F. Spence
Mar 9, 2018
Mrs. Rachel F. Spence, 63, of Southaven, MS, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, located in Southaven. Mrs. Spence was a homemaker, whom loved and cherished being able to take care of her family. Mrs. Spence’s entire world revolved around her children, grandchildren, and family. If anyone were to disrespect or cross her children, you were...
Oliver “Bud” Lee Hensley, Jr.
Mar 7, 2018
Mr. Oliver “Bud” Lee Hensley, Jr., 55, of Lake Cormorant, MS, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his residence in Lake Cormorant. Mr. Hensley was a pipe fitter most of his adult life. He took pride in his work and career and was extremely hardworking. Mr. Hensley was unstoppable and never let anything deter him from completing a job...
Virgie Maxine Carr
Feb 24, 2018
Mrs. Virgie Maxine Carr, 93, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, located in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Carr was a machine operator for the Hershey’s Company, for twenty-seven years. Mrs. Carr’s entire world revolved around her family and friends. She always put everyone else’s needs before her own, and made sure they were...
Marvin Edward Bugg
Feb 20, 2018
Mr. Marvin Edward Bugg, 74, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his residence in Horn Lake. Mr. Bugg’s was a mechanic most of his adult life.His career wasn’t simply a job for him, it was a passion. Mr. Bugg had always loved being a mechanic and even after he retired, he never truly quit working...
Chandler Rhea Pipkin
Feb 19, 2018
Chandler Rhea Pipkin, 20, was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 19, 2018 in Cleveland MS.Chandler was definitely a one of a kind young woman. She possessed a personality and charisma like no other. She was sassy, goofy, competitive, loving, and unique all wrapped up in one. Once Chandler began attending Delta State University, she blossomed into...
Jimmy Dale Modlin
Feb 18, 2018
Mr. Jimmy Dale Modlin, 63, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, located in Germantown, TN. Mr. Modlin was a city truck driver for Averitt Express for twenty-two years. He had a patient and loving personality, but was also quick witted and extremely humorous. If you ever spoke with Mr. Modlin...
Doris Ilene Ratcliffe
Feb 18, 2018
Mrs. Doris Ilene Ratcliffe, 77, of Southaven, MS, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at her residence in Southaven. Mrs. Ratcliffe was a homemaker, whom loved taking care of her family. According to her family, she was an old fashioned southern momma, who did right by her husband and her children. She loved tending to her yard and flower gardens,...
Helen Louise Schenks
Feb 17, 2018
Mrs. Helen Louise Schenks, 79, of Memphis, TN, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, located in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Schenks was a customer service representative for Dillard’s for over eighteen years. She loved her job and had an extremely determined, dedicated, strong-willed personality. Mrs. Schenks enjoyed dancing, listening to music, and exercising, anything to keep her...
Lee Ann Canada Bauer
Feb 16, 2018
Mrs. Lee Ann Canada Bauer, 50, of Oxford, MS, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Bauer was a self-employed nanny, whom loved and cherished the children she tended to. Her entire world revolved around her daughters and family. No matter the activities they were involved in, she was going to be there cheering them on every...
Deborah Jean Harper
Feb 14, 2018
Mrs. Deborah Jean Harper, 65, of Southaven, MS, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, located in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Harper was a homemaker, whom loved and cherished being able to take care of her family. Mrs. Harper’s entire world revolved around her children and grandchildren. No matter the activities they were involved in, she was going...
Nancy Lou Turner
Feb 9, 2018
Mrs. Nancy Lou Turner, 81, of Lake Cormorant, MS, was called home to be with the Lord, February 9, 2018. She was born September 18, 1936 in Fairmont, WV to Mr. George Howard and Mrs. Rebecca Pearl Barnes.She was a retired medical coder who worked in medical records. Mrs. Turner absolutely loved children and her sole purpose in life was...
Lilian A. Bolen
Feb 6, 2018
Mrs. Lilian A. Bolen, 65, of Southaven, MS, passed away on February 6, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto, located in Southaven, MS. She was born December 2, 1952 in Cebu, Philippines to George Nunal and Nene Aurfo.She was a customer service representative for the past seventeen years. Mrs. Bolen loved to participate in Zumba classes and was also a wonderful...
Kenneth Irvin Goss
Feb 5, 2018
Mr. Kenneth Irvin Goss, 73, passed away on February 5, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto in Southaven, MS. He was born March 28, 1944 in Batesville, MS to Lloyd Kenneth Goss and Sarah Ruth Goss Holstine.He was a dispatcher for Builders Transportation Company for twelve years. Mr. Goss genuinely loved his career, and loved truck drivers he came in contact...
Mr. Ralph “Sonny” Vearl Barker, Jr.
Feb 2, 2018
Mr. Ralph “Sonny” Vearl Barker, Jr., 71, of Southaven, MS, passed away on February 2, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto. He was born July 16, 1946 in Memphis, TN to Mr. Ralph Vearl Barker, Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins Barker.He was a retired bricklayer, whom had worked in the construction field most of his adult life. It could be said...
Larry John Turnmire Jr.
Jan 28, 2018
Mr. Larry John Turnmire Jr., 44, of Southaven, MS, passed away on January 28, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto. He was born May 29, 1973 in Memphis, TN.He was a production control manager for Technicolor for over fourteen years. In his spare time, Mr. Turnmire enjoyed dj’ing for private events and family gatherings. He was known by the stage name...
Elizabeth Ann Cox
Jan 22, 2018
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Cox, 74, of Southaven, MS, passed away on January 22, 2018. She was born June 1, 1943 in Memphis, TN to John Tazzel and Reba Gertrude Barker. She was a secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mrs. Cox was also a faithful member of Church Road Baptist Church for forty years. She loved her family, grandchildren,...
Allen Criss Whitman
Jan 21, 2018
Mr. Allen Criss Whitman, 68, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away on January 21, 2018. He was born May 27, 1949 in Bruce, MS to Eulice Elbert and Ruby Whitman. He was an over the road truck driver, who was able to visit most of the United States during his truck driving years. Mr. Whitman enjoyed playing different types of...
Judy Ann Norys
Jan 16, 2018
Judy Ann Norys, 65, of Hernando, MS, passed away on January 16, 2018. She was born April 28, 1952 in Lula, MS to John Henry Sr. and Ethel Henry. She was a homemaker, who loved and cherished being able to take care of her family. In her spare time, she wrote many poems and had several of them published. She...
Mary Jo Hopkins Mullins
Jan 16, 2018
Mary Jo Hopkins Mullins, 66, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on January 16, 2018. She was born December 25, 1951 in Memphis, TN to John Frank and Edna Earl Hopkins. She was a certified nursing assistant, who loved and cared for her patients like they were her own family.Mary is survived by her son, Billie Stone II; one brother, Don...
Joseph Eugene Smith
Jan 15, 2018
Joseph Eugene Smith, 80, of Southaven, MS, passed away on January 15, 2018. He was born October 5, 1937 in Coila, MS to John Joseph and Gladys Violet Smith.He served as a seaman on the USS LAWS Destroyer stationed in the South Pacific. He was a Cryogenic Technician for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. until his retirement. He was a...
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