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Geraldine Sitzes
Sep 28, 2017
Geraldine Sitzes,76, of Southaven, MS, was born September 27, 1941 in Woodruff County, AR and passed away September 28, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. Mrs. Sitzes was a homemaker and a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven. She sang in the church choir, loved her Bible study group, enjoyed sewing and crocheting, and was a former...
Jason Eric Crawford
Sep 23, 2017
Jason Eric Crawford, age 43, was born May 16, 1974, in Memphis, TN. He passed away on September 23, 2017 at his home in Horn Lake, MS. Jason leaves behind his three beloved children, Hunter, Hayden, and Mady of Collierville, TN; parents, Rick and Janet Crawford of Nesbit, MS; sister, Casey Andrews, her husband Michael and their four children, all...
Eugene Franklin “Gene” King Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
Eugene Franklin “Gene” King Jr., 74, of Southaven, MS passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.Mr. King, a retired armored truck electrician and Army Veteran, leaves behind his wife, Tashia King; a step-son, Brian Covington; and two daughters, Kimberly Smith and Heather Bandy. Mr. King also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Danielle Covington, Bryce...
Michael Anthony “Mike” Dollar
Sep 17, 2017
Michael Anthony Dollar,64, of Walls, MS, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born January 8, 1953 to Richard and Nancy Dollar of Center Point, AL. He married Mary Ann in 2005 and brought together two loving families into one. In addition to his wife, he...
Bill Ham
Sep 10, 2017
William Allen Ham was born at home in Devalls Bluff, AR on August 19, 1939 to John and Willie Belle Ham. He passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Fay; and two daughters, Callie (David) and Wendy (Kenneth). He had three granddaughters, Savannah,...
Amber Cook Johnson
Sep 5, 2017
Amber Cook Johnson was born on June 10, 1986 to Larry Dean Cook and Bridgette Saint Cook. She departed this earthly life on September 5, 2017.She was a graduate of Southaven High School in Southaven, Mississippi. Amber proudly served her country as an Information Technology Specialist for the United States Army from 2009 to current. She provided valuable technical support...
Troy Wayne Gillespie
Sep 1, 2017
Troy Wayne Gillespie,53, of New Albany, MS, was born February 4, 1964 in Memphis, TN and passed away September 1, 2017 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He enjoyed gardening and loved his dogs and horses. Troy was a devoted caregiver to his “Granny Nerzie” whom he loved so much. He is survived by his parents, Charlie and Vickie Smith...
Jimmy Louis Clark
Aug 31, 2017
Jimmy Louis Clark, age 75, is now at home with his Savior, Jesus Christ.After a long and courageous 11 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, he entered the presence of Jesus on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home in Southaven, MS.Jim is survived by his forever loving wife, Linda; his beloved and cherished children, Lori Clark Napier (David) and Jeffrey...
Thomas A. “Tom” Mize, Jr.
Aug 25, 2017
Thomas A. Mize Jr. “Tom” was born on August 6, 1945 in Baldwyn,MS andpassed away on August 25, 2017 at his home in Southaven,MS. Tom served in the U S Army from 10/6/1966 to 12/13/1972and served in Vietman from 8/1967 to 8/1968 where he wasawarded a Bronze Star. He was a retired truck parts salesmanand recently workedin the gun bar...
Vernita “Nita” Jones Callahan
Aug 21, 2017
Vernita “Nita” Jones Callahan, age 90, was born July 30, 1927, in Leake County, Mississippi, and died August 21, 2017, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Nita was the daughter of the late Harvey George Jones and Leila Sistrunk Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Willie Dee Callahan. Mrs. Callahan was a longtime resident of Southaven, MS...
Robert L. Wiggins
Aug 20, 2017
Robert L. Wiggins was born in Little Rock, AR on June 26, 1975 and went to be with our Lord on August 20, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Deborah Wiggins of Southaven, MS; one brother, Michael Wiggins, Jr. of Arlington, TN; and one sister, Destiny Wiggins of Southaven, MS. Inurnment will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017...
John M. Hill
Aug 19, 2017
John M. Hill, 56, of Olive Branch, MS, was born June 26, 1961 in Biloxi, MS and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Hill of Olive Branch; two sons, Chris Hill and his wife, Sue of Brighton, TN and Nicholas Hill of Olive Branch; two...
Eric Campbell
Aug 13, 2017
Eric Sean Campbell, 48, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Methodist North Hospital Memphis, TN.Eric was born in Downey, California to Glenn and Glenda Campbell on March 2, 1969. He grew up in Paramount, California then moved to Horn Lake, Mississippi later in life and worked as a mechanic. He married Anita Campbell on December...
Mary Loucretia Martin
Aug 12, 2017
Mary Loucretia Martinof Hernando, MS, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Landmark of DeSoto in Horn Lake, MS at the age of 88. She was a long time resident of Hernando. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Webster of Southaven, MS; one son, Jim Webster and his wife, Bettye of Hernando; four grandchildren, April Suggs, William Bolton, Courtney...
Sandra Johnston Jones
Aug 10, 2017
Sandra Johnston Jones, 70, was born October 29, 1946 in Clarksdale, MS and passed away August 10, 2017 at her home in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Jones was the parish administrator at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Southaven and the former secretary at Union Planters Bank. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ted Jones of Southaven; two daughters,...
Mark Randall “Randy” Averesch
Aug 5, 2017
Mark Randall “Randy” Averesch, 59, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home in Southaven, MS, from complications following a recent surgery. He was born June 25, 1958 to Mary Margaret Frueh Averesch and Vincent B. Averesch of Lima, OH. He was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School class of 1976 and earned a BS degree from...
Yolanda Chris “Yoyo” Hamric Darby
Aug 5, 2017
Yolanda Chris “YoYo” Hamric Darby, 52, of Southaven, MS, was born December 8, 1964 in Brunswick, GA and passed away August 5, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Howard Darby; one daughter, Britany Summer Smith; one son-in-law, Michael John Anthony Smith; one son, Dustin Howard Darby; one daughter-in-law, Tiffani Anne...
Mary Jane Akers
Aug 5, 2017
Mary Jane Akers, 90, of Hernando, MS, was born January 21, 1927 in Memphis, TN and passed away August 5, 2017 at Great Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Byhalia, MS. Mary Jane was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, and Elvis. Survivors include her cousins, Barbara Camurati, Beth Culp and her husband, Marc,...
Peggy A. Foshee
Aug 4, 2017
Peggy A. Foshee was born March 21, 1942 and passed away August 4, 2017. She was a longtime Member of Minor Memorial United Methodist Church in Walls, MS and retired from Citizens Bank & Trust. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Fredrick L. Foshee; one son, Rodney A. Foshee and his wife, Donna; one daughter, Cynthia M. Harris; one...
Shirley Faye Pollan Mullins
Jul 23, 2017
Shirley Faye Pollan Mullins, 81, of Southaven, MS, was born December 3, 1935 in Sarah, MS, and passed away at her home July 23, 2017. She is survived by her loving companion of 50 years, William “Bill” McGregor of Pontotoc, MS, who was at her side through thick and thin; one son, Hal S. Mullins of Nashville, TN; and two...
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