OBITUARIES
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...