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Lou Casey

Lou Casey

Oct 12, 2016

Hernando, MS –LOU CASEY,71, was born July 21, 1945 in Coffeeville, MS and passed away October 12, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bob Casey; one son, Billy Casey and his wife, Alonnah; one daughter, Bobbie Dinolfo and her husband, Donnie; mother, Lillian Harrison; two sisters, Glenda Harrison and Sissie Flynn; all of...

Mary Ellen Munson

Mary Ellen Munson

Oct 12, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –Mary Ellen Munsonwas born February 6, 1932 in Milan,TN.  She moved to her eternal home in Heaven on October 12, 2016.  Mary had multiple careers and interests, including waitress, hotel clerk, veterinary assistant and homemaker; she was a determined advocate of animal rights and rescued many pets . She graduated from Milan High School in 1950.  At...

Barbara Marie Beloate Hoffman

Barbara Marie Beloate Hoffman

Oct 12, 2016

Senatobia, MS –BARBARA MARIE BELOATE HOFFMAN,62, was born February 6, 1954 in Memphis, TN and passed away October 12, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis.  She is survived by one son, Dale Spann of Memphis; two daughters, Jessica Childers of Memphis and Jennifer Algee and her husband, Jason of Senatobia, MS; one brother, Wooten Palmer “Bubba” Beloate, Jr. and...

Ruth Humes

Ruth Humes

Oct 9, 2016

Coldwater, MS –RUTH HUMES,80, was born January 7, 1936 in Alexandria, LA and passed away October 9, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House inSouthaven, MS.  Mrs. Humes was a retired registered nurse and a Baptist.  She is survived by one daughter, Debra Humes Saxman of Coldwater; four sons, David Humes of Southaven, Alan Humes and his wife, Nancy of Coldwater,...

Calvin Bradford

Calvin Bradford

Oct 2, 2016

Southaven, MS –CALVIN BRADFORD,73, was born October 10, 1942 in Manila, AR and passed away October 2, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Mr. Bradford was a member of Hinds Chapel United Methodist Church in Lake Cormorant, MS. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patty Bradford of Southaven; one son, Charles Bradford, Jr.; two brothers,...

Donnie Willard

Donnie Willard

Oct 1, 2016

Southaven, MS –DONNIE WILLARD,60, was born March 17, 1956 in Memphis, TN and passed away October 1, 2016 at his home. Mr. Willard was an Air Force veteran.  He is survived by two sons, Trey Willard and Aubrey Willard, both of Pontotoc, MS; two daughters, Angela Foster of Southaven and Donna Carpenter of Pontotoc; his mother, Mary Ruth Willard of...

Beatrice C. Holland

Beatrice C. Holland

Sep 23, 2016

Beatrice C. Holland,age 85, passed away peacefully at her home September 23, 2016, after a brief illness.  Preceded in death by her son, James William Holland.  Survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Gordon A. Holland; two daughters, Elizabeth Holland Dean and Nancy Holland Reine; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Maxie.  She was born in Toronto,...

Dorothy E. “Dot” Brill Sutton

Dorothy E. “Dot” Brill Sutton

Sep 22, 2016

Olive Branch, MS –Dorothy E. “Dot” Brill Sutton, 76, formerly of Pontiac, IL, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Dorothy was born on October 3, 1939 in Pontiac to the late Vernon and Ruth Yoho Brill. She married Warren Sutton in February of 1970. They were active in the Memphis Old Time Car Club. ...

Joyce Ransom Mckell

Joyce Ransom Mckell

Sep 21, 2016

Nesbit, MS –Joyce Ransom McKell, 78, departed this life on September 21, 2016 at LifePointe Village at Southaven.  Joyce was the daughter of William R. “Willie” and Juanita Manley “Dolly” Ransom.  She was born December 13, 1937 in Memphis, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Vernis Mae Rikard; her brother, David Lee Ransom; and her...

Jason Ray Hawkins

Jason Ray Hawkins

Sep 17, 2016

Jason Ray Hawkins, 44, of Horn Lake, MS, began his eternal life in Heaven on Saturday, September 17, 2016. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Christi Whitsell Hawkins, children Ana-Katherine (15), Jacob Ray (11), Bradyn Trace (10) and William Tripp (5), parents Billy Ray and Katherine Jane Hawkins, brother Jeff Laster, nieces Stephanie Laster Robyn and Brittany...

Nell Marie Brogdon

Nell Marie Brogdon

Sep 16, 2016

Sarah, MS –NELL MARIE BROGDON,78, was born April 16, 1938 in Crawfordsville, AR and passed away September 16, 2016 at her home.  She is survived by two sons, Ricky L. Williams and his wife, Sandy of Memphis, TN and Larry Brogdon and his wife, Peggy of Kentucky; three daughters, Gloria Eppich and her husband, Tom of Millington, TN, Annette Parkey...

Naomi “Nan” Jenkins

Naomi “Nan” Jenkins

Sep 14, 2016

Southaven, MS –Naomi “Nan” Jenkins, 84, was born October 30, 1931 in Pontotoc, MS and passed away September 14, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Morgan, Judy Jenkins-Smith, and Deana Sides (Kelley); her son Johnny Jenkins (Debra); 15 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene (Gene) Jenkins; son,...

Lydia Gloria “Malandra” Pittman

Lydia Gloria “Malandra” Pittman

Sep 11, 2016

Lydia Gloria “Malandra” Pittman, 88, passed away on September 11, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, Tennessee. She was actively involved for many years at Christ the KingCatholic Church in Southaven. She also enjoyed 8 years at Ave Maria Assisted Living in Bartlett, Tennessee. While at Ave Maria she participated in exercise, Bible study, crafts, Wii Bowling and other...

Margaret Smock Gagion

Margaret Smock Gagion

Sep 9, 2016

Southaven, MS –MARGARET SMOCK GAGION,86, was born June 9, 1930 in Covington, KY and passed away September 9, 2016 at LifePointe Village at Southaven.  Mrs. Gagion was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Southaven.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo B. Gagion; son, Richard Smock; daughter, Becky Smock O’Neal; and granddaughter, Tracy O’Neal Smith. ...

Diana Leigh Blair

Diana Leigh Blair

Aug 31, 2016

Southaven, MS –DIANA LEIGH BLAIR,56, was born January 29, 1960 in Chicago, IL and passed away August 31, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.  She is survived by her husband, David; one son, William; three daughters, Brandi, Amber, and Madison; four brothers, Bill and his wife, Denise, Kenneth, David, and Curtis and his wife, Janis; two sisters, Patricia...

Albert M. “Bud” Sewell

Albert M. “Bud” Sewell

Aug 30, 2016

If Heaven has a baseball team they now have a new coach. Albert M. Sewell left this earth on August 30, 2016 after a lengthy illness. “Bud”, as he was known by some, was born September 4, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was predeceased by Albert M. Sewell, Jr. and his loving mother, Cissy Baker.Coach Sewell is survived by his...

Leon Childers

Leon Childers

Aug 28, 2016

LEON CHILDERS,80, was born August 11, 1936 and passed away August 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Emma Childers of Olive Branch, MS and four brothers, Joe Childers, Johnny Earl Childers, Vern Childers, and Willie Marsh (Jack) Sides.  He is survived by two sisters, Mamie L. Easley of Hernando, MS and Annie V. Webb...

Geraldine York

Geraldine York

Aug 26, 2016

Horn Lake, MS –GERALDINE YORK,81, homemaker, was born April 7, 1935 in Harrisburg, AR and passed awayAugust 26, 2016at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  Mrs. York was a member of First Baptist Church in Horn Lake.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, David York; three sons, Mike York and his wife, Ruth, Mark York...

John Rodger “Rod” Gunn

John Rodger “Rod” Gunn

Aug 22, 2016

Memphis, TN –JOHN RODGER “ROD” GUNN, 43, bartender/manager for the Buccaneer Lounge, was born August 7, 1973 in Memphis and passed away August 22, 2016 at his home. Rod was christened in the Catholic Church.  He is survived by his mother, Rusha Leigh Halford; step-father, Cecil Halford; one half-sister; his girlfriend, Melissa Opiel; one aunt, Donna Gunn; three uncles, Dr....

John Robert Hazlegrove

John Robert Hazlegrove

Aug 19, 2016

John Robert Hazlegrove, 70, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 after a brief hospitalization.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Hazlegrove; son, Blair Hazlegrove (Christy); daughter, Amy Schweers (Carl) and their children; and sister, Carolyn McDaniel (Bill.)  A gathering of friends will be held Friday, August 26th from 6 until 8 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven,...