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Celia “Granny” Spence

Celia “Granny” Spence

Jan 3, 2017

Horn Lake, MS –Celia “Granny” Spence,94, housewife, was born August 10, 1922 in Linden, TN and passed away January 3, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Spence was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN.  She is survived by one son, Terry Spence and his wife, Clarann; two daughters, Carolyn Spencer and Rebecca...

Ray Fullilove

Ray Fullilove

Jan 3, 2017

Southaven, MS –Ray Fullilove, 86, was born June 5, 1930 in Greenwood, MSto the late James Weldon and Beatrice Pritchard Fullilove and passed awayJanuary 3, 2017.  Mr. Fullilove retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbye J. Fullilove; one son, Wesley R. Fullilove and his wife, Stacey; one...

Faye Bernice Turner

Faye Bernice Turner

Dec 30, 2016

Faye Bernice Turnerwent home to be with her Lord and Savior on 12-30-16.She was lovingly known as Sis or Mamaw to her family and close friends.Sis was very passionate about her family, and loved to cook—something at which she was awesome!She is preceded in death by her husband Tom (Pop), her parents, and 7 brothers and sisters.She leaves here her...

Kathleen Ann Bell

Kathleen Ann Bell

Dec 28, 2016

Southaven, MS –Kathleen Ann Bell,54, was born February 11, 1962 in Baltimore, MD to the late Herbert and Mary Bell and passed away December 28, 2016 at the Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN.  She is survived by two daughters, Brandi Cook and her husband, Brandon and Krystina Edmonds and her fiancé, Cody Fairchild; two sisters, Darlene King and Lori...

Marlene Dempsey

Marlene Dempsey

Dec 24, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Marlene Dempsey, 81, homemaker, was born October 30, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, TX and passed away December 24, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by one son, Don Dempsey; four daughters, Cynthia Villalovos, Bobbie Shepherd, Cathy Harvey, and Jami Thorsen; 12 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dempsey...

Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson

Dec 17, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Tom Robinson,93, was born November 30, 1923 in Cardungton, OH and passed away December 17, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven, MS. Mr. Robinson was any Army veteran of WWII.  He is survived by three sons, Corky Robinson and his partner, Van of Monroe, LA, Gary Robinson and his wife, Genie of Southaven, and Chris...

Mary E. Ivy Beam

Mary E. Ivy Beam

Dec 11, 2016

Southaven, MS –Mary E. Ivy Beam,91, was born October 29, 1925 in Drew, MS and passed away December 11, 2016 at her home.  Mrs. Beam was a door greeter at Wal-Mart for 15 years; she loved people and was an avid reader.  She is survived by two sons, Olen “Jim” Beam and his wife, Pat of Delaware and Don “Donnie”...

Michael Allison Dowdy

Michael Allison Dowdy

Dec 11, 2016

Southaven, MS –Michael Allison Dowdy, 69, was born December 11, 1947 and died December 11, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Inez Dowdy.  He is survived by his sons, Jonathon, Troy, and Brian; brother, Ricky; and granddaughters, Hannah, Jessica, and Cooper. He was a Marine Corp veteran who served during the Vietnam War, receiving the...

Cameron “Cam” Ennis

Cameron “Cam” Ennis

Dec 11, 2016

Nesbit, MS –Cameron “Cam” Ennis,24, was born March 30, 1992 in Memphis, TN and passed away December 11, 2016 in Memphis.  Cam was a Christian serving in the Army National Guard.  He is survived by one son, Carson Ennis; parents, Jeff and Kim Ennis; one brother, Brandon Ennis; one sister, Madalyn Ennis, all of Nesbit; grandparents, Gary Brown of Paragould,...

Terry D. Mccann

Terry D. Mccann

Dec 9, 2016

Terry D. McCann,76, was born August 12, 1940 in McNairy County, TN and passed away December 9, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN.  He retired from FedEx after 17 years, was an Army veteran, and a member of Southaven First United Methodist Church.  Mr. McCann enjoyed fishing, gardening, and beekeeping.  He is survived by his wife of 48...

Wilbur Lee Bates

Wilbur Lee Bates

Dec 8, 2016

Southaven, MS –Wilbur Lee Bates,former DeSoto County Supervisor, died peacefully at home onThursday, December 8, 2016.Born and raised in Morton, Mississippi, Wilbur was a long time resident of DeSoto County, serving as Chief of Police in Horn Lake, Chief Deputy for DeSoto County, and 4th District Supervisor for three terms. The last fourteen years Wilbur andhiswife, Carolyn, served as jury...

Gerda Anni (Speck) Hart

Gerda Anni (Speck) Hart

Dec 6, 2016

Gerda Anni (Speck) Hartjoined her husband Alvin Hart, daughter Annette Kelley, son Wolfgang Rupp and granddaughters Janine Bliss and Faith Bogan in Heaven on December 6, 2016. She was born December 7, 1928 in Mannheim, Germany.Gerda is survived by the blended family including children: Diane Hart Engles (Greg), Alvin R. Hart (Jo Anne), Corinna Senft (Robert), Steffen Rupp (Carmen), David...

Shirley Winters

Shirley Winters

Dec 6, 2016

Lake Charles, LA –Shirley Winters,86, was born May 14, 1930 in Reyno, AR and passed away December 6, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by one daughter, Lee Ann Bush and her husband, David of Lake Charles; two sons, Jeff Winters and his wife, Nancy of Erwin, TN and Todd Winters and his wife, Jan of Horn Lake, MS;...

Lil Brewer

Lil Brewer

Dec 4, 2016

SOUTHAVEN, MS –Lil Brewer,78, was born August 11, 1938 in Columbia, SC and passed away December 4, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by two daughters, Tina Brewer and Nancy B. Dorris; one son, Allen Brewer; one sister, Mary Cook; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Brewer.  Visitation will beWednesday,...

Daniel Franklin Brown

Daniel Franklin Brown

Dec 3, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Daniel Franklin Brown,47, was born September 21, 1969 in Charleston, SC and passed away December 3, 2016 at his home.  He was a Marine Corp veteran serving in Somalia, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm.  Mr. Brown was a police officer with the Memphis Police Department for 16 years.  He is survived by his wife of 17 years,...

Don E. Rainey

Don E. Rainey

Dec 3, 2016

Don E. Raineywas born December 14, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Floyd and Mary Lou Rainey. He passed December 3, 2016 after a long illness. He was a graduate from the University of Missouri at Rolla with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Don was well-known in his area of expertise, preventive/predictive maintenance and vibration analysis. He became an expert...

Edmond J. Hubred, Jr

Edmond J. Hubred, Jr

Nov 25, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Edmond J. Hubred, Jr.,57, formerly of South Milwaukee, WI, passed away on November 25, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Gladys Hubred; two brothers, Tim and Harlan; and one sister, Kathy Scholtz.  He is survived by two brothers, Torr and Tom Hubred and two sisters, Colleen Hubred and Karen Morrison.  Mr. Hubred ...

James Wilbert “Jim” Grist

James Wilbert “Jim” Grist

Nov 25, 2016

Southaven, MS –JAMES WILBERT “JIM” GRIST,87, was born July 29, 1929 in Calhoun County, MS and passed away November 25, 2016 at Senatobia Health and Rehab in Senatobia, MS.  Mr. Grist was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a retired baker for Kroger, and was an Army veteran.  He is survived by his wife, Billie Ruth Grist; two sons, James...

Cindi Jean Bahl

Cindi Jean Bahl

Nov 21, 2016

Cindi Jean Bahl,49, was born December 1, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI and passed away November 21, 2016 at Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN. Cindi liked listening to Country music, watching game shows, playing solitaire and board games. She loved attending Bethel Baptist Church. Cindi enjoyed helping around the house, doing yard work, and going with her parents...

Corey Wayne Meadors

Corey Wayne Meadors

Nov 20, 2016

Corey Wayne Meadors, 25 passed away on November 20, 2016 in his hometown, Horn Lake, MS. His funeral followed by his burial will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be Friday, November 25th  until the service begins at 12 Noon.Corey was born March 8, 1991 in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Camp...

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