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Gary Alan Wright
Nov 3, 2015
Southaven, MS –GARY ALAN WRIGHT,62, was born October 8, 1953 in Omaha, NE and passed away November 3, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven. He was a truck tire technician for Steepleton Tire in Memphis, TN for 28 years. Mr. Wright was Baptist and was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 20 years,...
Ashley Jean Laing
Nov 2, 2015
Ashley was a beautiful little cherub born in Olongapo, Philippines. She was so playful and curious and loved to stand up and hold on to the handlebars of the tricycle while riding in her Kuya’s lap. In contrast to her boisterous older sister, she was watchful and then would act. Quick to laugh but also would bang her head if...
Virginia Ann “Ginger” Langston Miller
Nov 2, 2015
VIRGINIA ANN “GINGER” LANGSTON MILLER,71, was born March 7, 1944 in Osceola, AR and passed away November 2, 2015 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, TN. She is survived by one son, James Gregory Bradford and his wife, Nancy of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Angel Henry and her husband, Daniel of Memphis; two sisters, Sue Ray of Horn Lake, MS...
Butch Piper
Nov 1, 2015
Horn Lake, MS –BUTCH PIPER,52, security supervisor, was born November 19,1962 in Cincinnati, OH and passed away November 1, 2015 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN. He is survived by his wife, Monica Piper; two sons, Joshua Piper and Justin Piper; two daughters, Jennifer Piper and Jessica Piper; two stepsons, Jacob Norys and Matthew Norys; two brothers, Brian Piper...
James (Jim) Ellis Baker
Nov 1, 2015
Olive Branch, MS –James (Jim) Ellis Baker, 85, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was born October 7, 1930, outside Bolivar, Tennessee, to Charlie and Abbie Baker. His passing was due to complications due to an accident at his home several weeks ago.Like many others in his generation, Jim lied about his age and joined the navy as a...
Vernon Lee
Oct 31, 2015
Southaven, MS –VERNON LEE,90, was born December 24, 1924 in Hattiesburg, MS and passed away October 31, 2015 at The Highlands of Memphis. Mr. Lee was a Navy veteran. He is survived by one son, Sammy Lee and his wife, Zelle of Southaven; one daughter, Karen King and her husband, Cris of Durham, NC; one brother, Lesley Lee of Hattiesburg,...
Mary Ruth Jones Rice
Oct 31, 2015
Byhalia, MS –MARY RUTH JONES RICEwas born January 25, 1941 and passed away October 31, 2015. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her parents, A.E. Jones and Lillian C. Jones; two brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Rice; two sons, Phillip Michael Rice and his wife, Lisa and Robert Keith Rice and his...
Richard Neil Stevens
Oct 30, 2015
RICHARD NEIL STEVENS,67, was born December 8, 1947 inMemphis, Tennessee and passed awayOctober 30, 2015at his home in Downsville, Louisiana. Mr. Stevens was an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor Member, Silver Beaver Award Recipient, Order of the Arrow Founder’s Award Recipient, Cubmaster of Pack 200 in Memphis, Scoutmaster of Troop 200 in Memphis, Order of the Arrow Lodge Advisor and Order...
Jody Brady
Oct 20, 2015
Southaven, MS –JODY BRADY,69, was born May 14, 1946 in Memphis, TN and passed away October 20, 2015 in Tipton County, TN. Mr. Brady was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Brady; one brother, Fred Brady of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Mary Nell Asbridge and Bonnie Weatherington, both of Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Judy...
Liz Bias
Oct 20, 2015
Olive Branch, MS –LIZ BIAS, 55, was born September 23, 1960 in Huntington, WV and passed away October 20, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, David Bias of Olive Branch; one son, Richard Bias and his wife, Stacey of Quinlan, TX; father, Harold Ridenour of Huntington; two brothers, Michael Ridenour of Huntington and...
Gene Hopkins
Oct 20, 2015
Hernando, MS –GENE HOPKINS,83, was born February 13, 1932 in Walnut, MS and passed awayOctober 20, 2015at his home. Mr. Hopkins attended Nesbit Church of Christ and was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha Hopkins of Hernando; two daughters, Cindy Hopkins Honeycutt and her husband, Eugene of Horn Lake, MS and Tracy Roberts...
Nell Toomey
Oct 17, 2015
Southaven, MS –NELL TOOMEY,75, was born August 14, 1940 in Wayne County, MS and passed away October 17, 2015 at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Toomey was a member of Colonial Hills Church in Southaven. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Aubrey Toomey; one son, Van Toomey and his wife, Patricia; one sister, Lettye Platt;...
Lois Marie Avent Organ
Oct 16, 2015
Memphis, TN –LOIS MARIE AVENT ORGAN,83, retired rate clerk, was born December 10, 1931 in Bolivar, TN and passed awayOctober 16, 2015at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Gerard J. “Jerry” Aubuchon,
Oct 16, 2015
Southaven, MS –GERARD J. “JERRY” AUBUCHON,passed awayFridayevening, October 16, 2015 at his home in Southaven, Mississippi. Jerry was born and raised in Bonne Terre, MO and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. During the Korean Campaign, Jerry enlisted in the United States Air Force and served at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. After...
Phyllis Loudermilk
Oct 13, 2015
Southaven, MS –PHYLLIS LOUDERMILK,75, retired bookkeeper, was born March 25, 1940 in Marked Tree, AR and passed away October 13, 2015 at The Arbors at Olive Grove Terrace in Olive Branch, MS. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Offield and Denise Purifoy; son, Keith Nedwick; stepchildren, Deanna Gomez, Greg Loudermilk, J. Grover Loudermilk, and Robert Loudermilk; grandchildren, Gynelle, Justin,...
Ilene Stone
Oct 11, 2015
Southaven, MS –ILENE STONE,85, homemaker, was born October 20, 1929 in Bexar, AL and passed away October 11, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Stone was a member of Cross Creek Free Will Baptist Church in Olive Branch, MS. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Rayford Stone of Southaven; three daughters, Gwen Crofts and her husband, Randy, Cheryl...
Frances V. Albersman
Oct 10, 2015
Hernando, MS –FRANCES V. ALBERSMAN,88, was born October 3, 1927 in Denmark, MS and passed away October 10, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Albersman was a communicant of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Hernando. She is survived by one son, Patrick J. Albersman of Horn Lake, MS; two daughters, Linda E. Jalove and her...
Barbara Embrey
Oct 7, 2015
Southaven, MS –BARBARA EMBREY,85, was born October 14, 1929 in Tipton County, TN and passed awayOctober 7, 2015at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. Mrs. Embrey retired from Mississippi Valley Gas. She is survived by her nieces, Ann Stephens, Donna Kay, Linda Spencer, Charlotte Frankenberger, and Becky Hurst; and nephew, Bob Starnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert...
Bobby Blalock
Oct 5, 2015
Walls, MS –BOBBY BLALOCK,79, was born January 4, 1936 in London, AR and passed away October 5, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Blalock was an Army veteran. He is survived by two sons, Richard Blalock and his wife, Jane of Southaven and Michael Blalock of Memphis, TN; two brothers, Charles Blalock of Minnesota and...
Jamie Benefield Hopkins
Oct 5, 2015
Byhalia, MS –JAMIE BENEFIELD HOPKINS,72, was born October 12, 1942 in Ripley, MS and passed away October 5, 2015 at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN. She is survived by one son, John Hopkins and his wife, Janice of Byhalia; two grandchildren, Kenneth and Courtney; one great grandchild, Desiree; and her dear friend, Evelyn Davis of Memphis, TN. She was...
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