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Mia “Turtle” Mamiaro

Mia “Turtle” Mamiaro

May 30, 2016

Southaven, MS –MIA “TURTLE” MAMIARO,11, was born August 19, 2004 in Southaven, MS and passed away May 30, 2016. She had just finished the 6th grade at Southaven Elementary School and due to a recent move, was looking forward to starting the 7th grade at DeSoto Central in the fall. Mia enjoyed shopping, eating, making bath soaps, and gymnastics. On...

Natalie Crawford Stovall-Frady

Natalie Crawford Stovall-Frady

May 26, 2016

SOUTHAVEN, MS –Natalie Crawford Stovall-Frady, age 33, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016.  Natalie is remembered with love by husband, Howard Frady; two sons Walker Stovall and Will Frady; parents Lora Pugh Crawford and Ron Crawford (Renee’); brother Justin Crawford (Jana); grandparents Red and Martha Norman and Sue Crawford.  Natalie was preceded in death by husband, 1st...

Olive Summerford

Olive Summerford

May 25, 2016

Memphis, TN –OLIVE SUMMERFORD,93, homemaker, was born March 30, 1923 in Port Gibson, MS and passed away May 25, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis.  Mrs. Summerford was an Army veteran of WWII.  She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Summerford Farrelly of Memphis; one son, Howard R. Summerford of Bridgeton, ME; one sister, Edna Bridger Morris of...

John James “Johnnie” Cammer

John James “Johnnie” Cammer

May 22, 2016

Southaven, MS –JOHN JAMES “JOHNNIE” CAMMER,89, formerly of Bonneau Beach, SC, was born February 17, 1927 in Charleston, SC and passed away May 22, 2016 at his home in Southaven.  Mr. Cammer was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonneau in Bonneau, SC, a member of Forever Young in Southaven, MS; and was a Navy veteran of WWII. He...

Robert Duncan

Robert Duncan

May 18, 2016

Hernando, MS –ROBERT DUNCAN,75, went home to be with His Lord on May 18, 2016.  Robert was a simple man who loved life, Ole Miss sports and, in his younger years, coaching pee wee baseball; but most of all Robert loved Jesus and it showed in his every day life.Robert retired from Yellow Freight in 1994 after being a faithful...

Colleen Amie Waddell

Colleen Amie Waddell

May 16, 2016

Colleen Amie WaddellDecember 11, 1973 – May 16, 2016If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together,keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.Colleen was preceded in death by her father, George Waddell.  She is survived by her sons, Dakota and Benjamin; her mother, Jamee Waddell; sister, Alison Van Velsor (Christian); her brother, Andrew Waddell; and many...

Roye C. Avent

Roye C. Avent

May 13, 2016

Horn Lake,MSROYE C. AVENT,73, was born January 1, 1943 in Hickory Valley, TN and passedaway May 13, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Avent was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He coached little league baseball and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Avent was a member of First Baptist Church in Horn Lake...

Joanne M. Bellinger

Joanne M. Bellinger

May 12, 2016

Southaven, MS –JOANNE M. BELLINGER,85, retired secretary, was born August 18, 1930 in McHenry, IL and passed away May 12, 2016 at her home.  Mrs. Bellinger was a communicant of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch, MS. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Frank Bellinger of Southaven; five sons, JR Seymour (Luciana) of Ashley, IL,...

Mel Branscum

Mel Branscum

May 4, 2016

Southaven, MS –MEL BRANSCUM,70, was born December 11, 1945 in Burdette, AR and passed away May 4, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karen Branscum of Southaven; two daughters, Amy Branscum of Cleveland, TN and Heidi Buenaventura of Southaven; and six grandchildren, Savannah, Summer, Amber, Conner, Kaleigh, and Kambree.  He was...

Patricia Jean Stephens

Patricia Jean Stephens

May 3, 2016

Hernando, MS –PATRICIA JEAN STEPHENS,60, was born June 25, 1955 in Fulton, KY and passed away May 3, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven, MS.  She is survived by one daughter, Leann Sowell and her husband, Brad; one son, Clyde Stephens and his wife, Kimberly; parents, Shirley Hawks and her husband, Billy Joe and Billy Stephens and his...

Greg Hallum

Greg Hallum

Apr 30, 2016

Southaven, MS –GREG HALLUM,45, was born September 8, 1970 in Memphis, TN and passed away April 30, 2016 at his home.  He is survived by his mother, Linda Hallum; brother, Jeff Hallum; grandmother, Geneva Baker, all of Southaven; and numerous aunts and uncles.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Hallum and grandfather, Paul A. Baker.  Visitation will...

Barbara Jean Palmertree

Barbara Jean Palmertree

Apr 23, 2016

Horn Lake, MS-Barbara Jean Palmertree, age 71, went to be with the Lord April 23, 2016. Born in Rome, New York, May 8, 1944, daughter of Kent and Theresa Pellam. She was a loving wife to Jim Palmertree, caring mother to Mark Sharbono, Dee Anne Bell, Sherry Hicks, Gigi Stump, Greg and Tim Palmertree. She was also a grandmother to...

James Baker

James Baker

Apr 22, 2016

Olive Branch, MS –JAMES BAKER,80, was born August 11, 1935 in Gates, TN and passed away April 22, 2016 at Baptist Restorative Care Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Mr. Baker was shop foreman for Air Ground Equipment, retired as senior master sergeant in the Air National Guard after 37 years of service and was a member of Longview Heights Baptist Church...

John Huckaby

John Huckaby

Apr 20, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –JOHN HUCKABY, 73, was born October 20, 1942 in Guntown, MS and passed away April 20, 2016 at his home.  Mr. Huckaby was Baptist, worked in maintenance for the DeSoto County Schools, and he owned a Barber Shop in Memphis, TN.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue Huckaby of Horn Lake; one son,...

Betty Brauer Bell

Betty Brauer Bell

Apr 15, 2016

Southaven, MSBETTY BRAUER BELL,84, was born August 3, 1931 in Memphis, TN and passed away April 15, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven.  Mrs. Bell was a member of Gracewood Baptist Church in Southaven and attended Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven.  She is survived by one son, Richard Stetler and his wife, Karen of Indiana; three brothers,...

Dale Eugene Smith

Dale Eugene Smith

Apr 12, 2016

Walls, MS –DALE EUGENE SMITH, 67, retired truck driver, was born March 30, 1949 in Portageville, MO and passed away April 12, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  Heis survived by four sons, Stephen Charles Smith, Kevin Dale Smith, Chris Carlisle, and David Eugene Smith; one daughter, Margie Watkins; three brothers, Charles Ralph Smith, Don Smith,...

Marvin Cephus “Mc” Mauney

Marvin Cephus “Mc” Mauney

Apr 11, 2016

Marvin Cephus “MC” Mauney1926-2016Ripley, Miss – Marvin C. Mauney was born September 30, 1926 to Mark and Fannie Mauney of Tippah County, MS.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Beatrice (Sweatman); children, Carol Kannel of Herald, CA, Larry Mauney, Dan Mauney, and Kris Van Eaton Mauney of Southaven, MS; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 3...

Mike Curry

Mike Curry

Apr 10, 2016

Southaven, MS –MIKE CURRY,51, was born November 11, 1964 in Memphis, TN and passed away April 10, 2016 in Lakeland, TN. He is survived by one son, Mike Curry II of Horn Lake, MS; one daughter, Meghan Bond and her husband, Jeremy of Southaven; father, Richard Curry of Horn Lake; one brother, Ricky Curry of Southaven; one sister, Angie Affuso...

Carl “Blue” Morgan

Carl “Blue” Morgan

Apr 7, 2016

Southaven, MS –CARL “BLUE” MORGAN,78, was born May 14, 1937 in Fayette County, TN to the late Solomon Monroe Morgan and Lena Gertrude Allen Morgan.  He passed away April 7, 2016 at DeSoto Healthcare Center in Southaven.  Mr. Morgan was an Air Force veteran.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Morgan and a host of nieces...

Joseph “Joe” Dempsey

Joseph “Joe” Dempsey

Apr 5, 2016

Horn Lake, MSJoseph “Joe” Dempsey, 79, was born May 4, 1936 in Kingston, NY and passed away April 5, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Dempsey served 20 distinguished years in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked for 36 years in the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his wife Marlene; one son, Donald Dempsey; four...

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