OBITUARIES
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Rayford Adams
Jun 18, 2017
Rayford Adams, 83, was born January 13, 1934 in Reform, AL and passed away June 18, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Adams; one daughter, Judy Tatum and her husband, Johnny of Southaven, MS; two sons, Timothy J. Adams and his wife, Connie of Omaha, NE and Douglas E....
Agnes Clark
Jun 18, 2017
Agnes Clark, 82, was born October 10, 1934 in Cherry Valley, AR and passed away June 18, 2017 at her home in Cobden, IL. Mrs. Clark was Baptist. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Becki Smith and her husband, Tommy of Cobden and Phyllis Grisham and her...
Sue Medlin
Jun 16, 2017
Sue Medlin,63, of Horn Lake, MS, was born October 10, 1953 in Holly Springs, MS and passed away June 16, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Sue was known as a living testimony to Christ and His love. She was a devoted, loving, faithful, caring, selfless wife, mother, and grandmother. She cherished her grandchildren...
Lois Marie “Pagey” Clifton Howell
Jun 16, 2017
Lois Marie “Pagey” Clifton Howell, 66, of Memphis, TN, was born January 15, 1951 in Memphis and passed away June 16, 2017 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Howell enjoyed watching football and Nascar. She was an incredible and dedicated mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Pagey was a very strong...
Sketa “Shelba” Willis
Jun 15, 2017
Sketa “Shelba” Willis,69, was born September 14, 1947 in Vardaman, MS and passed away June 15, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. She was a devoted Baptist, enjoyed Bible study, and loved her Bible study group. Mrs. Willis was a homemaker and cosmetologist. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tommy Willis of Southaven; one son, Hal...
Sharon Shields
Jun 13, 2017
Southaven, MS –Sharon Shields,74, was born July 31, 1942 in Oelwein, Iowa and quietly passed away June 13, 2017, after a long illness. Mrs. Shields, a loving wife and mother, was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her children, Eileen Parker and her husband, Jerry of Iowa, Michael Shields of Iowa, and Janeen...
Darla Jean “Dj” Wilcox
Jun 12, 2017
Horn Lake, MS –Darla Jean “DJ” Wilcox,53, was born October 18, 1963 in Pike County, OH and passed away June 12, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Life Fellowship Church in Southaven, enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, landscaping and loved watching shows about wild animals. DJ also enjoyed refinishing furniture and remodeling projects; she was quite...
Rutley Cole Susong
Jun 10, 2017
Horn Lake, MS –Rutley Cole Susongpassed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents Derrick and Rachael Susong on June 10, 2017. Rutley Cole was born on June 7, 2017. During his three short days on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one...
William Ray Brown-Brewer
Jun 5, 2017
William Ray Brown-Brewer,infant son of Adam Brewer and Marilynn Brown, passed away June 5, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Justin and Cynthia Brewer, Laticia Graham Brown, and Kelly Rigsby; and great grandparents, Connie Devine, Joy Brinkley (Steve Metzler) and Dianne Herrera (Jose).
Richard Lawrence St John
Jun 5, 2017
Richard Lawrence St John, of Horn Lake, MS, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017 in Memphis, TN.Service for family and friends will be at11amonMonday June 12, 2017at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven, MS. Richard’s dear friend, Jackie Bostick, will be speaking.Richard was born in Helena, AR on June 18, 1962 to parents MaryAnn Powers Braden and Halbert St ...
Angela Michele Foster-Lee
Jun 5, 2017
Angela Michele Foster-Lee,37, was born January 19, 1980 in Wichita Falls, TX and passed away June 5, 2017 in Memphis, TN. She is survived by her two daughters, Hailey Foster and Hope Stephenson of Hernando, MS; her mother, Debra Willard and step-father, Magoo McCord of Pontotoc, MS; one sister, Donna Carpenter of Pontotoc; two brothers, Trey Willard (Hailiegh) and Aubrey...
Robert “Bob” Campbell
May 31, 2017
Horn Lake, MS –Robert “Bob” Campbell,50, was born February 20, 1967 in Schweinfurt,Germany and passed away May 31, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Campbell was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Belinda Campbell of Horn Lake; two daughters, Ashley Moore and her husband, J.T. of Covington, TN and...
Patricia Piper
May 27, 2017
Olive Branch, MS –Patricia Piper,73, was born October 30, 1943 in Burdette, AR and passed away May 27, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ed Piper; two children, Cyndi Wiseman and her husband, Jimmy and Curtis Piper and his wife, Lisa; two grandchildren, Tosha Mason and her...
Grady Johnson
May 24, 2017
Buel Grady Johnson Jr. of Horn Lake, MS was born December 7, 1949 and passed away May 24, 2017. Mr. Johnson, “Grady,” was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving his country from 1969-1972, where he fought in the Vietnam War. He spent a majority of his career thereafter as a printer, working for Dixico Inc. for 20 years,...
Tom Partridge
May 21, 2017
Horn Lake, MS –Tom Partridge, 72, was born June 26, 1944 in Clanton, AL and passed away May 21, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. Mr. Partridge was a retired Air Force veteran and a member of Glenn Chapel United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Partridge; children, Larry Partridge, Michael Partridge and...
Wilton Hood, Jr
May 19, 2017
Southaven, MS –Wilton Travis Hood, Jr.,43, was born August 15, 1973 in Clarksdale, MS and passed away May 19, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. He grew up in Drew, MS, graduated from NorthSunflower Academy, and farmed with his dad before moving to Southaven. Mr. Hood was a truck driver for Kroger for five years. He enjoyed watching movies...
Ronny Cook
May 18, 2017
The memorial service for Ronald Bidwell “Ronny” Cook will be Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven, MS.
Jamie Juanita Clayton
May 18, 2017
Jamie Juanita Clayton, 93, was born June 18, 1923 in New Albany, MS and passed away May 18, 2017 at her home. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Clayton Holden of Memphis, TN and Beverly Clayton Benton of Ripley, MS; one son, Donnie Clayton and his wife, Delores of Southaven, MS; eight grandchildren, Cheryl Sisemore of St. Louis, MO,...
Kimbrough Keplinger
May 17, 2017
Hernando, MS –Kimbrough Ellis Keplinger,61, was born July 16, 1955 in Memphis, TN and passed away May 17, 2017 at Regional One Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Keplinger was an artist at heart; he especially loved Jackson Pollock. He is survived by his wife, Wonda Keplinger; two sons, Kinon Keplinger and Ellis Keplinger; two daughters, Tracy James and her husband, Brian...
Steve Stephens
May 15, 2017
Southaven, MS –Steve Stephens,77, was born November 12, 1939 in Tupelo, MS and passed away May 15, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. Mr. Stephens was a retired Army veteran. He received a Purple Heart due to wounds received in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his children, Lisa Price (Tom)...