OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

​Josephina Angelina Zorzoli

​Josephina Angelina Zorzoli

Jan 31, 2017

​Josephina Angelina Zorzoli(74), a minister, a mother, and a friend, lived her life to the fullest in pursuit of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 25:40, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”​Josephina began ministry in 1980 with opened doors and an open heart to those...

David Harold Gilbreath

David Harold Gilbreath

Jan 31, 2017

Horn Lake, MS –David Harold Gilbreath,56, was born June 10, 1960 in Memphis, TN and passed away January 31, 2017 at his home.  Mr. Gilbreath was a taxidermist and enjoyed hunting and archery.  He is survived by one son, Trent Allen Gilbreath and his wife, Courtney; three daughters, Cheryl Wright and her husband, Carl, Linda Hendryx and her husband, Allen,...

Helen R. Weir

Helen R. Weir

Jan 29, 2017

Memphis, TN –Helen R. Weir, 92, was born October 2, 1924 in Millport, Alabama and passed away January 29, 2017.  She is survived by her son, Don Weir; daughter, Nancy Fletcher and her husband, Bud; grandchildren, Nickey Nichols and Randy Fletcher; great grandchildren, Britney Nichols, Stacey Nichols, and Jake Fletcher; and niece, Donna Cureton.  She was preceded in death by...

Wayne “Skeeter” Meador

Wayne “Skeeter” Meador

Jan 28, 2017

Southaven, MS –Wayne “Skeeter” Meador, 60, was born November 16, 1956 in Memphis, TN and passed away January 28, 2017 at his home.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tina Meador of Southaven; son, Thomas Matthew Meador and his wife, Christine of Memphis; daughters, Sandra Holliman of Hernando, MS, Mary Rebecca Leathers of Elizabethton, TN, Meagan Pearson...

Patricia Jane Dondlinger

Patricia Jane Dondlinger

Jan 27, 2017

Patricia Jane Dondlinger, age 71 Horn Lake, MS passed away on January 27th 2017 just three short days before her 72nd birthday was to be celebrated. “Patty” lost her fight with cancer early that Friday morning at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN.Patricia Jane Dondlinger was born 1-30-45 in Sutherland, NE. She was brought in to this life by her...

Ashley Marie Brannon

Ashley Marie Brannon

Jan 21, 2017

Ashley Marie Brannon, 29, was born August 3, 1987 in Memphis, TN to the deeply committed and loving parents of Joe and Tina Brannon. On January 21, 2017 she was received by the Lord and the pain of this earth was washed away.  Like her father, Ashley was gifted with a powerful personality that excited people and like her mother,...

Sarah Lamb

Sarah Lamb

Jan 20, 2017

Southaven, MS –Sarah Lamb,88, was born January 29, 1928 in Sallis, MS and passed awayJanuary 20, 2017at her home.  Mrs. Lamb retired from the DeSoto County Schools and was a Christian. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Lamb; one brother, William Frasier; one sister, Evelyn Lamb; and one grandchild, Mandy Lamb. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

James Bostick Morse

James Bostick Morse

Jan 17, 2017

Olive Branch, MS –James Bostick Morse, 87, was born March 30, 1929 in Itawamba County, MS and went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He was a member of the Gracewood Baptist Church family.  Mr. Morse retired from John Deere after more than 37 years with the company...

Virginia Gayle “Ginger” Henson Tutor

Virginia Gayle “Ginger” Henson Tutor

Jan 11, 2017

Horn Lake, MS –Virginia Gayle “Ginger” Henson Tutor, 52, was born November 26, 1964 in Elaine, AR to the late Wade Franklin Henson and Olga Davis Henson.  She passed away January 11, 2017 in Southaven, MS.  Mrs. Tutor is survived by two daughters, Tiffanie A. Tutor and Meagan F. Tutor; one sister, Genie D. Henson; brother-in-law, Troy Sanders, Jr.; grandchildren,...

Jerrell D. Cannon

Jerrell D. Cannon

Jan 6, 2017

Horn Lake, MS –Jerrell D. Cannon,90, was born May 2, 1926 in Trumann, AR to the late Fred and DollieCannon and passed away January 6, 2017 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven, MS.  He was a retired baker for Tastee Bread, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Horn Lake and was a Navy veteran of World War II.  ...

Ann Craig

Ann Craig

Jan 6, 2017

Ann Craig,80, was born March 16, 1936 in Corinth, MS and passed away January 6, 2017 at Cornerstone Health and Rehab in Corinth.  Mrs. Craig worked with Graceland for over 20 years and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows in Memphis, TN.  She is survived by one son, Willis Craig and one grandchild, Kayla.  She was preceded in...

Willis D. “Bud” Elder

Willis D. “Bud” Elder

Jan 5, 2017

Southaven, MS –Willis D. “Bud” Elder,81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. He was born March 5, 1935 in Arkadelphia, AR to the late WillisW. and Mary Lou Elder.  He graduated from Arkadelphia High School as Valedictorian of the 1953 class and graduated from Henderson State University in 1957 with honors.  Willis...

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”...

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,...