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Jimmy Stuart Sullinger
Jun 22, 2016
Jimmy Stuart Sullinger, 54 of Memphis, TN. died June 22, 2016.He was born to parents, mother, Jackie Rone and father, Jimmy D. Sullinger, now deceased.Jimmy Stuart graduated from Highway Baptist Academy in Southaven, MS. He entered a career with the United States Post Office that lasted over 30 years.He leaves behind two children, a son Clay Sullinger, a daughter Chandler...
John Sergeant “Jay” Lea
Jun 19, 2016
Byhalia, MS –JOHN SERGEANT “JAY” LEA,65, was born April 26, 1951 in Rochester, NY and passed away June 19, 2016 at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital. Jay was a communicant of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch, MS, was a radio controlled airplane enthusiast, and was a member of the Association of Model Aircraft. He is survived by his...
Joey Holsenbeck
Jun 17, 2016
Southaven, MS –JOEY HOLSENBECK,54, was born April 6, 1962 in Austell, GA and passed awayJune 17, 2016at his home. He is survived by his wife, Janet Holsenbeck of Southaven; three daughters, Misty Plair, Lauren Holsenbeck, both of Mobile, AL, and Kasey Chunn of Southaven; one son, Kyle Chunn of Southaven; father, Wayne Tucker, Sr. of Florida; two brothers, James Holsenbeck...
Nomie Richard Mowdy
Jun 11, 2016
Horn Lake, MS –NOMIE RICHARD MOWDY,52, was born September 3, 1963 in Louisiana and passed away June 11, 2016 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Mowdy of Horn Lake; one daughter, Allie Barbo of Texas; two brothers, Michael Richard and Junior Richard, both of Louisiana; two sisters, Pammy Gunn of Southaven, MS and Shelly Creel of...
William Bailey “Buzz” Spencer, Jr
Jun 10, 2016
Horn Lake, MS –WILLIAM BAILEY “BUZZ” SPENCER, JR.,66, retired construction worker, was born May 5, 1950 in Memphis, TN and passed away June 10, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Spencer was a member of Abundant Life Tabernacle. He and his wife, Shannon, shared a love for dancing and he taught his daughter to dance....
Rodney Dane Riales
Jun 7, 2016
Olive Branch, MS –RODNEY DANE RIALES, 50, was born July 4, 1965 in Memphis, TN and passed away June 7, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Stewart Riales; two daughters, Lauren Riales Presley and her husband, Bryant and Jessica Riales Blakeley and her husband, Cody, all of Olive Branch; two brothers, Norman Chaney of Oregon...
Ricky Joe Hopper Ii
Jun 6, 2016
Ricky Joe Hopper II, of Southaven, MS, died on Monday, June 6, 2016. Ricky was 44 years old. He is survived by two sons, Hayden and Baylor; a daughter, Mary Claire; his parents, Ricky and Sandra Hopper of Walls; a brother, Bryan (Debbie) Hopper of Walls; a sister, Diane Gilliland of Senatobia; and several nieces and nephews. Ricky was a...
Skylynn Rose Desjardine
Jun 4, 2016
Skylynn Rose Desjardinewas born on August 26, 2011. At the age of 4, Skylynn went to sleep peacefully on June 4, 2016 at Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital inMemphis, TN. Skylynn was born medically fragile and found herself in the loving arms of her foster mom, Becky Lynn Higdon Hall on April 2, 2015. Skylynn immediately stole the hearts of her...
Mia “Turtle” Mamiaro
May 30, 2016
Southaven, MS –MIA “TURTLE” MAMIARO,11, was born August 19, 2004 in Southaven, MS and passed away May 30, 2016. She had just finished the 6th grade at Southaven Elementary School and due to a recent move, was looking forward to starting the 7th grade at DeSoto Central in the fall. Mia enjoyed shopping, eating, making bath soaps, and gymnastics. On...
Natalie Crawford Stovall-Frady
May 26, 2016
SOUTHAVEN, MS –Natalie Crawford Stovall-Frady, age 33, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Natalie is remembered with love by husband, Howard Frady; two sons Walker Stovall and Will Frady; parents Lora Pugh Crawford and Ron Crawford (Renee’); brother Justin Crawford (Jana); grandparents Red and Martha Norman and Sue Crawford. Natalie was preceded in death by husband, 1st...
Olive Summerford
May 25, 2016
Memphis, TN –OLIVE SUMMERFORD,93, homemaker, was born March 30, 1923 in Port Gibson, MS and passed away May 25, 2016 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis. Mrs. Summerford was an Army veteran of WWII. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Summerford Farrelly of Memphis; one son, Howard R. Summerford of Bridgeton, ME; one sister, Edna Bridger Morris of...
John James “Johnnie” Cammer
May 22, 2016
Southaven, MS –JOHN JAMES “JOHNNIE” CAMMER,89, formerly of Bonneau Beach, SC, was born February 17, 1927 in Charleston, SC and passed away May 22, 2016 at his home in Southaven. Mr. Cammer was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonneau in Bonneau, SC, a member of Forever Young in Southaven, MS; and was a Navy veteran of WWII. He...
Robert Duncan
May 18, 2016
Hernando, MS –ROBERT DUNCAN,75, went home to be with His Lord on May 18, 2016. Robert was a simple man who loved life, Ole Miss sports and, in his younger years, coaching pee wee baseball; but most of all Robert loved Jesus and it showed in his every day life.Robert retired from Yellow Freight in 1994 after being a faithful...
Colleen Amie Waddell
May 16, 2016
Colleen Amie WaddellDecember 11, 1973 – May 16, 2016If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together,keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.Colleen was preceded in death by her father, George Waddell. She is survived by her sons, Dakota and Benjamin; her mother, Jamee Waddell; sister, Alison Van Velsor (Christian); her brother, Andrew Waddell; and many...
Roye C. Avent
May 13, 2016
Horn Lake,MSROYE C. AVENT,73, was born January 1, 1943 in Hickory Valley, TN and passedaway May 13, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Avent was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He coached little league baseball and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Avent was a member of First Baptist Church in Horn Lake...
Joanne M. Bellinger
May 12, 2016
Southaven, MS –JOANNE M. BELLINGER,85, retired secretary, was born August 18, 1930 in McHenry, IL and passed away May 12, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bellinger was a communicant of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch, MS. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Frank Bellinger of Southaven; five sons, JR Seymour (Luciana) of Ashley, IL,...
Mel Branscum
May 4, 2016
Southaven, MS –MEL BRANSCUM,70, was born December 11, 1945 in Burdette, AR and passed away May 4, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Karen Branscum of Southaven; two daughters, Amy Branscum of Cleveland, TN and Heidi Buenaventura of Southaven; and six grandchildren, Savannah, Summer, Amber, Conner, Kaleigh, and Kambree. He was...
Patricia Jean Stephens
May 3, 2016
Hernando, MS –PATRICIA JEAN STEPHENS,60, was born June 25, 1955 in Fulton, KY and passed away May 3, 2016 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven, MS. She is survived by one daughter, Leann Sowell and her husband, Brad; one son, Clyde Stephens and his wife, Kimberly; parents, Shirley Hawks and her husband, Billy Joe and Billy Stephens and his...
Greg Hallum
Apr 30, 2016
Southaven, MS –GREG HALLUM,45, was born September 8, 1970 in Memphis, TN and passed away April 30, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his mother, Linda Hallum; brother, Jeff Hallum; grandmother, Geneva Baker, all of Southaven; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, William Hallum and grandfather, Paul A. Baker. Visitation will...
Barbara Jean Palmertree
Apr 23, 2016
Horn Lake, MS-Barbara Jean Palmertree, age 71, went to be with the Lord April 23, 2016. Born in Rome, New York, May 8, 1944, daughter of Kent and Theresa Pellam. She was a loving wife to Jim Palmertree, caring mother to Mark Sharbono, Dee Anne Bell, Sherry Hicks, Gigi Stump, Greg and Tim Palmertree. She was also a grandmother to...