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Michael Allison Dowdy

Michael Allison Dowdy

Dec 11, 2016

Southaven, MS –Michael Allison Dowdy, 69, was born December 11, 1947 and died December 11, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Inez Dowdy.  He is survived by his sons, Jonathon, Troy, and Brian; brother, Ricky; and granddaughters, Hannah, Jessica, and Cooper. He was a Marine Corp veteran who served during the Vietnam War, receiving the...

Terry D. Mccann

Terry D. Mccann

Dec 9, 2016

Terry D. McCann,76, was born August 12, 1940 in McNairy County, TN and passed away December 9, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN.  He retired from FedEx after 17 years, was an Army veteran, and a member of Southaven First United Methodist Church.  Mr. McCann enjoyed fishing, gardening, and beekeeping.  He is survived by his wife of 48...

Wilbur Lee Bates

Wilbur Lee Bates

Dec 8, 2016

Southaven, MS –Wilbur Lee Bates,former DeSoto County Supervisor, died peacefully at home onThursday, December 8, 2016.Born and raised in Morton, Mississippi, Wilbur was a long time resident of DeSoto County, serving as Chief of Police in Horn Lake, Chief Deputy for DeSoto County, and 4th District Supervisor for three terms. The last fourteen years Wilbur andhiswife, Carolyn, served as jury...

Shirley Winters

Shirley Winters

Dec 6, 2016

Lake Charles, LA –Shirley Winters,86, was born May 14, 1930 in Reyno, AR and passed away December 6, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by one daughter, Lee Ann Bush and her husband, David of Lake Charles; two sons, Jeff Winters and his wife, Nancy of Erwin, TN and Todd Winters and his wife, Jan of Horn Lake, MS;...

Gerda Anni (Speck) Hart

Gerda Anni (Speck) Hart

Dec 6, 2016

Gerda Anni (Speck) Hartjoined her husband Alvin Hart, daughter Annette Kelley, son Wolfgang Rupp and granddaughters Janine Bliss and Faith Bogan in Heaven on December 6, 2016. She was born December 7, 1928 in Mannheim, Germany.Gerda is survived by the blended family including children: Diane Hart Engles (Greg), Alvin R. Hart (Jo Anne), Corinna Senft (Robert), Steffen Rupp (Carmen), David...

Lil Brewer

Lil Brewer

Dec 4, 2016

SOUTHAVEN, MS –Lil Brewer,78, was born August 11, 1938 in Columbia, SC and passed away December 4, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by two daughters, Tina Brewer and Nancy B. Dorris; one son, Allen Brewer; one sister, Mary Cook; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Brewer.  Visitation will beWednesday,...

Don E. Rainey

Don E. Rainey

Dec 3, 2016

Don E. Raineywas born December 14, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Floyd and Mary Lou Rainey. He passed December 3, 2016 after a long illness. He was a graduate from the University of Missouri at Rolla with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Don was well-known in his area of expertise, preventive/predictive maintenance and vibration analysis. He became an expert...

Daniel Franklin Brown

Daniel Franklin Brown

Dec 3, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Daniel Franklin Brown,47, was born September 21, 1969 in Charleston, SC and passed away December 3, 2016 at his home.  He was a Marine Corp veteran serving in Somalia, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm.  Mr. Brown was a police officer with the Memphis Police Department for 16 years.  He is survived by his wife of 17 years,...

James Wilbert “Jim” Grist

James Wilbert “Jim” Grist

Nov 25, 2016

Southaven, MS –JAMES WILBERT “JIM” GRIST,87, was born July 29, 1929 in Calhoun County, MS and passed away November 25, 2016 at Senatobia Health and Rehab in Senatobia, MS.  Mr. Grist was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a retired baker for Kroger, and was an Army veteran.  He is survived by his wife, Billie Ruth Grist; two sons, James...

Edmond J. Hubred, Jr

Edmond J. Hubred, Jr

Nov 25, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Edmond J. Hubred, Jr.,57, formerly of South Milwaukee, WI, passed away on November 25, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Gladys Hubred; two brothers, Tim and Harlan; and one sister, Kathy Scholtz.  He is survived by two brothers, Torr and Tom Hubred and two sisters, Colleen Hubred and Karen Morrison.  Mr. Hubred ...

Cindi Jean Bahl

Cindi Jean Bahl

Nov 21, 2016

Cindi Jean Bahl,49, was born December 1, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI and passed away November 21, 2016 at Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN. Cindi liked listening to Country music, watching game shows, playing solitaire and board games. She loved attending Bethel Baptist Church. Cindi enjoyed helping around the house, doing yard work, and going with her parents...

Corey Wayne Meadors

Corey Wayne Meadors

Nov 20, 2016

Corey Wayne Meadors, 25 passed away on November 20, 2016 in his hometown, Horn Lake, MS. His funeral followed by his burial will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral in Southaven, MS. Visitation will be Friday, November 25th  until the service begins at 12 Noon.Corey was born March 8, 1991 in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Camp...

Suzanne Rhena “Susuie” Kelley

Suzanne Rhena “Susuie” Kelley

Nov 13, 2016

Walls, MS –SUZANNE RHENA “SUSIE” KELLEY,57, was born September 23, 1959 in Memphis, TN and passed away November 13, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by her husband of 38 years, David Kelley; one son, Mike Kelley; one daughter, Kimberly McKenna; three brothers, Gene Roberts and his wife, Pam, Timothy Roberts, and Ronnie Roberts; two sisters, Nancy Webster and...

Alana “Boo” Tello

Alana “Boo” Tello

Nov 1, 2016

Alana “Boo” Tello,16, was born November 3, 1999 in Southaven, MS and passed away November 1, 2016 in Memphis, TN.  Alana was a student at Horn Lake High School.  She is survived by her mother, Cristy Tello; father, Aureliano “Eddie” Tello, Jr.; brother, Aziah “Papas” Tello; maternal grandparents, Bonnie Ulrich and Ben Ulrich; and paternal grandparents, Elizabeth “Lisa” Ocegueda and  ...

Donna Mae Stone

Donna Mae Stone

Oct 26, 2016

Olive Branch, MS –DONNA MAE STONE,86, was born January 13, 1930 in Chicago, IL and passed away October 26, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  Mrs. Stone was Catholic and was a member of Little Brothers Association in Chicago.  She is survived by her niece, Carolyn Hamblin and her husband, Paul and their dog, Prancer.  She was preceded...

William Robert Simmons

William Robert Simmons

Oct 21, 2016

WILLIAM ROBERT SIMMONS, 91, Southaven, passed away peacefully onFriday, October 21, 2016.  He was born November 27, 1924, in Ellisville, MS, and was a memberof Christ the King Catholic Church, Southaven. Visitation will be from5-8 p.m.Monday, October 24, 2016at Christ the King Catholic Church, Southaven with rosary at7 p.m.Mass will be said at10 a.m.Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Christ the...

Peggy Boykin

Peggy Boykin

Oct 21, 2016

PEGGY BOYKIN,55, homemaker, was born March 21, 1961 in Cleveland, MS and passed away October 21, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN.  She was a strong Christian woman who enjoyed painting and photography. Peggy was a devoted wife for 28 years to Paul Boykin, a beloved mother to Dustin Boykin and Amanda Boykin; a loving grandmother to Devon...

Christopher O’Halloran

Christopher O’Halloran

Oct 20, 2016

Memphis, TN –CHRISTOPHER O’HALLORAN,51, was born March 6, 1965 in New York City and passed away October 20, 2016 at his home. Mr. O’Halloran was Catholic. He is survived by one daughter, Julia Welch and her husband, Jonathan of Horn Lake, MS; two brothers, Albert O’Halloran, Jr. and his wife, Paige of Walls, MS and Ken O’Halloran of Atlanta, GA;...

Peter Kahara Warui

Peter Kahara Warui

Oct 19, 2016

Olive Branch, MS –Peter Kahara Warui, 46, died Wednesday October 19, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. The Funeral service will beWednesday, October 26, at12 pm. This will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home located at 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS38671. Visitation will be held at the same location beginning at11 amprior to...

Lynda Dickey Cox

Lynda Dickey Cox

Oct 15, 2016

Southaven, MS –Lynda Dickey Coxdied peacefully in the early evening, Saturday, October 15, 2016. She passed in her home in Southaven, MS, surrounded by her friends and family at the age of 70.Lynda is survived by her three sons: Michael Todd Dickey, William Earl Dickey, and Gregory Alan Dickey, and her siblings, Paul Hunter, Diana Kay Wilkerson, and Patricia Windland....