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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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