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Floyd O’Conner
Oct 2, 2015
Memphis, TN –FLOYD O’CONNER,90, passed into Heaven on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was born July 27, 1925 in Como, MS and was a member of Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, MS. He retired from the United States Army as Sergeant Major in 1965, having served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition to other medals...
Pat Bass
Sep 29, 2015
Southaven, MS –PAT BASS,74, homemaker, was born September 25, 1941 in Ohio and passed away September 29, 2015 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven. Mrs. Bass was a communicant of Christ The King Catholic Church in Southaven. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clyde Bass of Southaven; two sons, Mark Bass and his wife, Cheryl of...
Marvin Donald Pilgrim Sr.
Sep 24, 2015
Marvin Donald Pilgrim Sr. was born on December 14, 1931 in Decatur, Georgia to Isom and Maude Pilgrim. He was one of four children. He passed away peacefully in Southaven, Mississippi surrounded by family on September 24, 2015 at the age of 83.He grew up in Athens, Georgia. After graduating Athens High School, he joined the military and served in...
Ann Gartrell Anderson
Sep 23, 2015
ANN GARTRELL ANDERSON,84, of Southaven, MS, formerly of Orlando, FL, was born December 26, 1930 in Memphis, TN and passed away September 23, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven. Mrs. Anderson was a retired accountant and was a community volunteer. She is survived by two sons, Andy Anderson and his wife, Cookie of Orlando and Bill Anderson...
Sherlene Lewis
Sep 23, 2015
Horn Lake, MS –SHERLENE LEWIS,63, homemaker, was born September 29, 1951 in Kilgore, TX and passed away September 23, 2015 at the Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, TN. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Pastor Nolan Lewis of Horn Lake; two sons, David Lewis and his wife, Kirby of Atlanta, TX and Nathaniel Lewis of Batesville, MS;...
Benito S. Martinez
Sep 21, 2015
Southaven, MS –BENITO S. MARTINEZ,75, was born April 3, 1940 in Bay City, TX and passed awaySeptember 21, 2015at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. Mr. Martinez was a meat inspector for the USDA for 33 years. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Anna Martinez; one son, Benito Martinez, Jr.; two daughters, Stacey Dotson and...
Keith Mark “Keito” Friloux
Sep 17, 2015
KEITH MARK “KEITO” FRILOUX,59, was born May 26, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and passed away September 17, 2015 at his home. Mr. Friloux was an instrumentation technician for 40 years and was maintenance coordinator for TVA for eight years. He was a member of the Memphis Bee Association, former member of Local IEBW, and was Catholic. Survivors include his...
Vera Thomas
Sep 16, 2015
Mrs. Vera Thomas passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16th at the North Delta Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Southaven, MS She was born April 24, 1937 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Mr. Clarence and Mrs. Mattie Quick. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Thomas, Sr. and daughter, Sherry Lynn Sharpe. Mrs. Thomas is survived by...
Sandy Pirman
Sep 15, 2015
Hernando, MS –SANDY PIRMAN,76, housewife, was born July 28, 1939 in Evergreen Park, IL and passed awaySeptember 15, 2015at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. She is survived by one daughter, Lynn Rychlik and her husband, Laddie of Hernando, MS; one son, Tom Pirman and his wife, Kelly of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, Brian, Christopher, Amanda, Deanna, and...
Linda West Raskey
Sep 11, 2015
Nesbit, MS –Linda West Raskey, formerly of Yazoo City, MS, passed away September 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son. A memorial service will be heldSaturday, October 24 at 2 p.m.at the VFW Post 7531 in Hernando, MS.
Ralph B. “Smitty” “Snuffy” Smith
Sep 8, 2015
Hernando, MS –RALPH B. “SMITTY” “SNUFFY” SMITH,78, was born March 26, 1937 in Tabor City, NC and passed away September 8, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS. He was a retired Navy veteran and a member of First Baptist Church of Nesbit, MS. Mr. Smith was a retired boilermaker/welder and a member of Boilermaker Local 263. ...
Abigail Luther
Sep 6, 2015
Southaven, MS –ABIGAIL LUTHER,15, was born December 20, 1999 in Flowood, MS and passed away September 6, 2015 in Southaven, MS. She is survived by her parents, Rex and Natalie Luther; one brother, Jackson Luther; one sister, Rebecca Luther; and grandparents, Ray and Brenda Garner and Kay Minton, all of Southaven. Visitation will beFriday, September 11from12:30 p.m.until the service begins...
Betty Ward Mitchell
Sep 5, 2015
Southaven, MS –BETTY WARD MITCHELL,73, was born November 1, 1941 in Sunflower County, MS and passed away September 5, 2015 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven. Mrs. Mitchell was a traffic coordinator for Fred’s for 25 years and was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Harold Mitchell;...
Pamela Larue Abel
Sep 4, 2015
Southaven, MS –PAMELA LARUE ABEL,66, beautician, was born November 25, 1948 in Memphis, TN and passed away September 4, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her nieces, Robin Loya, Christy Medina, and Carmen Hernandez; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; and one brother, Paul Edward Abel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Brooksy Abel; two sisters,...
William Byron Scott
Aug 31, 2015
Southaven, MS –WILLIAM BYRON SCOTT,84, retired milk distributor, was born March 14, 1931 in Coldwater, MS and passed away August 31, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. Mr. Scott was a member of Colonial Hills Church in Southaven. He is survived by four sons, Ronald Scott (Becky), Kenny Scott (Lou), Gary Scott (Charlotte), all of Horn Lake, MS, and...
Joan Wooley
Aug 29, 2015
Southaven, MS –JOAN WOOLEY,73, was born July 15, 1942 in Memphis, TN and passed awayAugust 29, 2015at her home. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donny Wooley; two sons, Terry Wooley and David Wooley; two daughters, Debbie Dunn and Michelle Roberts; mother, Geneva LaMonica; one brother, Randy Bennett; nine grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsea, Alise, Heather, Drew, Jonathan, Carmen,...
Gene Marlin
Aug 28, 2015
Southaven, MS –GENE MARLIN,77, was born January 12, 1938 in Perry County, TN and passed away August 28, 2015 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven. He was a retired truck driver for FedEx Freight and was an Army veteran. Mr. Marlin was a member of Briargate Country Club, enjoyed playing golf, hunting and fishing, and was a former baseball...
Dwayne Lee Shields
Aug 28, 2015
Dwayne Lee Shields, 74, of Southaven MS, and formerly of Atkins and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away August 28, 2015 at his home after a brave battle with cancer. A private family service was held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Marie Shields of Oelwein, IA. Those left to honor his memory are his wife of...
Mike Bass
Aug 26, 2015
Southaven, MS –MIKE BASS,54, was born June 7, 1961 in Little Rock, AR and passed away August 26, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. He is survived by one son, Anthony Bass and his wife, Susan of Collierville, TN; one daughter, Tricia Bass of Southaven; parents, Clyde and Pat Bass of Southaven; two brothers, Matt Bass and Mark Bass...
Doris Pendergrass
Aug 24, 2015
Southaven, MS –DORIS PENDERGRASS,68, was born May 1, 1947 in Tupelo, MS and passed away August 24, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. She is survived by one son, David Smith of Greers Ferry, AR; one daughter, Tina Montgomery and her husband, Kevin of Olive Branch, MS; three step-children, Rodney Pendergrass of Southaven, Anthony Pendergrass and Michelle Pendergrass, both...
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