OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

William Robert “Bob” Patterson

William Robert “Bob” Patterson

May 15, 2017

William Robert “Bob” Patterson, (Coach) was 84 years old at the time of his death on May 15, 2017. Coach was respected by many for his loving, caring attitude and magnetic personality.Coach was born May 19, 1932, in Old Hickory, Tennessee.  He graduated from Memphis State University in 1955 after transferring from the University of Tennessee.  He married the love...

Ellen Chalk

Ellen Chalk

May 13, 2017

Horn Lake, MS-Ellen Chalk,73, was born November 20, 1943 in Memphis, TN and passed away May 13, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  Mrs. Chalk was a member of Clearview Baptist Church in Southaven.  She is survived by her nieces and  nephews, Jeannie (Earl) Batia of Vancleave, MS, Vickie (Greg) Meador of Olive Branch, MS, Chuck Chalk (Ferida), ...

Roseanna “Rose” Kohner Canada

Roseanna “Rose” Kohner Canada

May 12, 2017

Southaven, MS –Roseanna “Rose” Kohner Canada,63, was born May 10, 1954 in Louisville, KY and passed away May 12, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, TN. She is survived by her husband, Gregory Canada; mother-in-law, Dorothy Canada; sister-in-law, Lee Ann Canada Bauer (Ty); and her nieces, Maygan, Jordan, and Olivia Bauer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius...

Bobby D. Pugh

Bobby D. Pugh

May 11, 2017

Olive Branch, MS –Bobby D. Pugh,80, was born March 1, 1937 in Kosciusko, MS and went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Sherry on May 11, 2017.  Mr. Pugh was a Deacon at Clearview Baptist Church in Southaven, MS, a retiree of Consolidated Freightways, and Co-Founded Reel Neet Erosion Control.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Doris Cassise

Doris Cassise

May 7, 2017

Doris Cassise, age 58, passed on Sunday night at 6:35  at the Olive Branch Methodist Hospital after fighting stage four lung cancer.  She was, though, pain free and surrounded by loving friends and family.  Her husband stresses that, considering her extreme health problems, Doris is now in a better place.  Born Regina Doris Wunder March 4, 1959, in Nürnberg, Germany,...

James “Jim” Allan Archer

James “Jim” Allan Archer

Apr 30, 2017

James “Jim” Allan Archer,69, of Horn Lake, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 30, 2017 in Southaven, MS. He was the loving husband of Deborah Archer for 35 years.Jim was born September 24, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee. He wasunited in holy matrimony to Deborah Faye Wallace on July 6, 1984. He had a career as a master...

Bill Wyssbrod, Jr.

Bill Wyssbrod, Jr.

Apr 30, 2017

Moscow, TN –Bill Wyssbrod, Jr., 71, was born September 9, 1945 in Helena, AR and passed away April 30, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.  He was an Army veteran, a member of the Marvell Church of Christ and the American Legion in Marvell, AR.  Mr. Wyssbrod loved duck hunting and fishing.  He is survived by his...

Dallas Ray Cossey

Dallas Ray Cossey

Apr 28, 2017

Southaven, MS –Dallas Ray Cossey,23, apparel coach for Nike, was born June 11, 1993 inMemphis, TN and passed away April 28, 2017 in Memphis.  He is survived by his parents, Steve and Pam Cossey; brother, Tyler Cossey; nephew, Hayes Cossey; grandparents, Junior and Alice White and Claudine Cossey; aunt, Brenda White; uncle, Kerry White; numerous cousins, all of Southaven; and...

Tim Billingsley

Tim Billingsley

Apr 26, 2017

Southaven, MS –Tim Billingsley,56, was born November 16, 1960 in Sequatchie County, TN and passed away April 26, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven.  Mr. Billingsleywas a member of the Church of Christ,  a fireman for the city of Southaven, and an Army veteran.  He is survived by one son, Geremy Billingsley and his wife, Shannon; one...

Eugene Coleman Thach

Eugene Coleman Thach

Apr 25, 2017

Eugene Coleman Thach, 87, former supervisor in DeSoto County for years, died April 25, 2017 in Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. He was the son of McBride Thach and Susie Coleman Thach. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Lena Keeton Thach of Hattiesburg; a son, Eugene Thach, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jackie Thach of Petal; and a daughter, Beverlee Thach...

James Edward Leeper

James Edward Leeper

Apr 24, 2017

Southaven, MS –James Edward Leeper,78, died Monday, April 24, 2017 in Southaven.  He leaves his wife of 56 years, Olga Dianne Leeper; daughters, Mary Waldrip Bonds and her husband, Jonathan of Senatobia, MS and Daphlyn Koester of Hernando, MS; grandchildren, Sara Waldrip, Hannah Waldrip, both of Sardis, MS, Ethan Koester,  and Michael Koester, both of California; mother-in-law, Nannie Laverne Duncan...

Richard Thomas “Popo” French

Richard Thomas “Popo” French

Apr 23, 2017

Southaven, MS –Richard Thomas “Popo” French,63, went to be with his loved ones inrest with Jesus on April 23, 2017 at his home. He was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarenes.  Mr. French was a 1973 graduate of Camden Central High School in Camden, TN, was a diesel mechanic for Brown Trucking and Consolidated Freightways, and was owner...

Kelcie Ashmore

Kelcie Ashmore

Apr 20, 2017

Nesbit, MS –Kelcie Ashmore,22, was born November 28, 1994 in Germantown, TN and passed away April 20, 2017 in Memphis, TN.  Kelcie was a student at Memphis College of Arts.  She is survived by her mother, Shari Crumpton; grandparents, Walter Crumpton and his wife, Rosalee, I.W. Gross, and Glynda Ashmore; numerous aunts and uncles; and her fiancé, Jimmy Stephens.  She...

Junior Lowe

Junior Lowe

Apr 14, 2017

Memphis, TNJunior Lowe, 76, was born November 2, 1940 in Smokey Junction, TN and passed away April 14, 2017 at his home.  He is survived by one son, Jeff Lowe; two daughters, Jo Ann Holliman (Steve) and Anita Holliman (Jeff); four brothers, Paul, Sammy, Charles, and Dean; six sisters, Pauline, Charlene, Marylou, Sherri, Maxine, and Reba; eight grandchildren; nine great...

James Jasper Turnage

James Jasper Turnage

Apr 6, 2017

Southaven, MS –James Jasper Turnage,64, was born October 16, 1952 in West Point, MS and passed away April 6, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Jasper enjoyed playing pool, poker, and watching sports.  He is survived by two brothers, Danny O. Williams and his wife, Melinda and Dewayne Williams; two nieces, Dacia Williams Collins and Dalinda Williams Wade...

Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Trim

Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Trim

Apr 6, 2017

Hernando, MS –Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Trim,70, was born December 21, 1946 in Memphis, TN and passed away April 6, 2017 at his home.  He liked to fish, watch movies, and spend time with his family. Ronnie was an electrician for 20 years and was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam war.  He is survived by two sons, Jack Trim...

Kathy Marbry Ballard

Kathy Marbry Ballard

Apr 3, 2017

Southaven, MS –Kathy Marbry Ballard, 56, was born June 28, 1960 in Memphis, TN and passed awayApril 3, 2017. Kathy was a member of Clearview Baptist Church in Southaven.  She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Dewayne Ballard; children, Pennie Medley, Trea Ballard and his wife, Rachel, and Mason Ballard; two brothers, Everett Marbry and his wife, Sandy...

Ann “Cookie” Winford

Ann “Cookie” Winford

Apr 2, 2017

Southaven, MS –Ann “Cookie” Winford,68, was born October 22, 1948 in Memphis, TN and passed away April 2, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto.  She is survived by her children, David Cooper and his wife, Rhonda, Anthony Wayne Cooper, and Cindy Long and her husband, Mike; two sisters, Janie Manning and Cathy Brown and her husband, Ross; seven grandchildren,...

Hunter Munsey

Hunter Munsey

Apr 1, 2017

Senatobia, MS –Hunter Munsey,22, was born January 14, 1995 in Southaven, MS and passed away April 1, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto.  He is survived by his father, David A. Munsey; mother, Dana Michele Stovall; one brother, Braxton Langham; two sisters, Chelsea Munsey and Gracie Langham; grandparents, Debra Knight, Mary Munsey Dobsch, and Papa; one uncle, Daniel Castleman;...

Janice Howlett

Janice Howlett

Apr 1, 2017

Southaven, MSJanice Howlett, 69, was born November 14, 1947 in Crowder, MS and passed away April 1, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto. Mrs. Howlett was a Christian. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gene Howlett; one son, Timothy McIntyre; two daughters, Terri Parker and Jean Ann Howlett; mother, Georgia Mae Burks; one brother, Henry E. Burks (Thresia);...