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Cole Jordan

Cole Jordan

Dec 8, 2015

Southaven, MS –COLE JORDAN,29, was born July 25, 1986 in Memphis, TN and passed away December 8, 2015 in Memphis.  Cole was a Christian. He is survived by his wife, Holly Miller Jordan; one son, Noah Bradley Jordan; mother, Lynda Jordan, all of Southaven; father, Ron Jordan of Walls, MS; two brothers, Chris Jordan and his wife, Jennifer and Cody...

Andrew “Andy” Elwood Tapper, Jr

Andrew “Andy” Elwood Tapper, Jr

Dec 4, 2015

On the evening of December 4th, 2015,Andrew “Andy” Elwood Tapper, Jrpassed peacefully at Siteman Cancer Center-Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri after a courageous battle with leukemia at the age of 67. Andy was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 8, 1948 to Andrew Elwood Tapper, Sr and Alice Adams Tapper.  Andy was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist...

Casper “Junior” Ringley, Jr

Casper “Junior” Ringley, Jr

Dec 1, 2015

CASPER “JUNIOR” RINGLEY, JR., 78, was born January 18, 1937 in Jamestown, TN and passed away December 1, 2015 at King’s Daughters and Sons Nursing Home in Memphis, TN.  Mr. Ringley was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Olive Branch, MS, was an avid fisherman, and volunteered for the Shelby County 4-H.  He invented and built the Merry Mobile...

Robert Eugene Conant

Robert Eugene Conant

Nov 29, 2015

ROBERT EUGENE CONANT, 64, automotive mechanic, was born February 15, 1951 in Memphis, TN and passed away November 29, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.  He is survived by his daughters, Angela Bruce and Tracy James. There will be no service at this time.

James “Jamie” Billingsley

James “Jamie” Billingsley

Nov 28, 2015

SOUTHAVEN, MSJAMES “JAMIE” BILLINGSLEY, 44, aspiring actor, was born August 19, 1971 in Indianola, MS and passed away November 28, 2015 at his home. Jamie was Baptist.  He is survived by two daughters, Madisyn Billingsley and Kayla Billingsley; father, Jim Billingsley; one brother, John Billingsley, all of Southaven; grandmother, Adell Clark of Grenada, MS; one niece, Taylor Billingsley; and one...

Marilynn Ruscetti

Marilynn Ruscetti

Nov 27, 2015

MARILYNN RUSCETTI,72, retired registered nurse, was born September 19, 1943 in Detroit, MI and passed away November 27, 2015 at her home.  She is survived by two sons, Mike McNaughton and his wife, Judy and Patrick McNaughton; two brothers, Carl Mendicki and Gene Mendicki; and six grandchildren, Kevin McNaughton, Kayla McNaughton, Jeremy McNaughton, Jaxson McNaughton, Ben McNaughton, and Emma McNaughton. ...

Howard Staples

Howard Staples

Nov 27, 2015

HOWARD STAPLES PASSED AWAY IN OLIVE BRANCH, MISSISSIPPI ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015. HE WAS BORN IN TUSCUMBIA, ALABAMA ON MARCH 17, 1938 AND GRADUATED FROM DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL IN 1956WHERE HE EXCELLED IN BOTH BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL, GARNERING ALL-STATE FOOTBALL HONORS IN 1955. HOWARD WAS A MASTER SEARGENT IN THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD IN FLORENCE, ALABAMA FOR MANY YEARS. ...

Jack Smith

Jack Smith

Nov 24, 2015

Horn Lake, MS –JACK SMITH,76, was born August 16, 1939 in Henderson, TN and passed away November 24, 2015 at his home.  Mr. Smith was an Air Force veteran.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Smith of Horn Lake; three sons, Jason Smith and his wife, Kimberly of San Antonio, TX, Jeremy Smith and his wife,...

Nancy Marise

Nancy Marise

Nov 20, 2015

Memphis, TN –NANCY MARISE,65, was born April 4, 1950 in Brownsfield, MS and passed away November 20, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Lloyd “Jim” Marise; one son, Butch McCarty and his wife, Robin; one daughter, Tabatha Cox and her husband, Ken; one step-son, Bryon Marise; three step-daughters, Betty Ann...

Ronald Lee Reyer

Ronald Lee Reyer

Nov 19, 2015

Southaven, MS –RONALD LEE REYER,65, retired airline passenger service agent, was born November 28, 1949 in Cedar Falls, IA and passed away November 19, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and “Daddy-Daughter” Pool Tournaments.  Rocky was a former scout leader for Boy Scout Troop #349 and was a member of the Standing...

Marverine Rampy

Marverine Rampy

Nov 15, 2015

Bentonville, AR –MARVERINE RAMPY,92, homemaker, was born April 22, 1923 in Camden, AR and passed away November 15, 2015 at Circle of Life in Bentonville.  Mrs. Rampy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Southaven, MS.  She is survived by two sons, Bill Rampy and his wife, Jackie of Bentonville, AR and Cliff Rampy and his wife, Gina of...

Anita Gail Turpin

Anita Gail Turpin

Nov 11, 2015

Southaven, MS –ANITA GAIL TURPIN,74, was born January 10, 1941 in Memphis, TN and passed away November 11, 2015 at her home.  She was a member of Minor Memorial United Methodist Church in Walls, MS, the Daylily Society, past member of the Eastern Star, was active in the Memphis Square Dance Association, and was a volunteer for Seniors in Action...

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Vesey

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Vesey

Nov 9, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –JACQUELYN “JACKIE” VESEY,74, homemaker, was born August 9, 1941 in Grenada, Mississippi and passed away November 9, 2015 at her home.  She was a great decorator, and faithfully studied her Bible. She is survived by her husband, Willis “Bill” Vesey; two daughters, Suzanne Whiteaker and her husband, Chris. Tina Bogan and her husband, Ricky; one brother, Bobby...

Sue Moonen

Sue Moonen

Nov 9, 2015

Hernando, MS –SUE MOONEN,68, homemaker, was born February 25, 1947 at Scott Air Force Base, IL and passed away November 9, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis Moonen of Hernando; three sons, Phillip Moonen of Bartlett, TN, Shawn Moonen of Jacksonville, FL, and Chris Moonen and...

Marsha Boling Elliott

Marsha Boling Elliott

Nov 7, 2015

Southaven, MS –MARSHA BOLING ELLIOTT,86, was born September 9,1929 in Dubbs, MS and passed away November 7, 2015 at Pleasant View Health Care in Bolivar, TN.  Mrs. Elliott was a member of Southaven Church of Christ.  She is survived by one son, Frank Boling and his wife, Cyndee of Eads, TN; one brother, James Henry Shepherd of Murfreesboro, TN; six...

Paul Warmath

Paul Warmath

Nov 6, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –PAUL WARMATH,69, was born April 1, 1946 in Humboldt, TN and passed away November 6, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  Mr. Warmath was a Christian.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patti Warmath of Olive Branch; two sons, Steve Warmath and his wife, Vanessa of Kissimmee, FL and David...

Brenda Hall Driver

Brenda Hall Driver

Nov 5, 2015

Southaven, MS –BRENDA HALL DRIVER passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the age of 69.  Graveside services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven, MS onTuesday, November 10, 2015 at 2 pm. Brenda was a loyal member of Gracewood Baptist Church.  She is preceded in death by her son, Barry Driver and her daughter, Monica...

Gary Alan Wright

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

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

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...