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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...
Donald Lee Franklin
Aug 23, 2015
Southaven, MS –DONALD LEE FRANKLIN,76, was born January 12, 1939 in Oxford, MS and passed away August 23, 2015 at his home. He was a retired Navy veteran of the Vietnam war. Mr. Franklin was a former umpire, loved hanging out at the ball fields watching his grandson play, and spending time with his granddaughter. He also enjoyedSaturdayNight Senior Dance...
Henry Murry Beaty Jr.
Aug 20, 2015
Henry Murry Beaty Jr., 89, retired attorney, passed away on August 20, 2015.The only child of Henry M. Beaty and Tommye Roane Beaty, he graduated from Central High School, Memphis, class of 1944, and joined the Army Air Corps Cadet program that same year. He served as an aerial gunner and saw combat on B-29’s over Japan until Japan’s surrender....
Elizabeth “Beth” George Sacharin
Aug 20, 2015
Southaven, MS –ELIZABETH “BETH” GEORGE SACHARIN,52, beloved wife and mother, passed away on August 20, 2015 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Mark; son, Trevor; daughter, Rachel; father, Wallace Dumas; sister, Debbie Fleetwood; and brother, William Dumas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Alice Austin and sister, Virginia Matthews. She was a marketing...
George Thomas Johnston, Sr.
Aug 19, 2015
Collierville, TN –GEORGE THOMAS JOHNSTON, SR.,65, was born November 22, 1949 in Somerville, TN and passed away August 19, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mr. Johnston was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church and was an automobile salesman. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Candie Johnston of Collierville; three sons, Tommy Johnston and his...
June Lewis Hime
Aug 16, 2015
Olive Branch, MSJUNE LEWISHIME,86, of Olive Branch, MS, diedSundaynight August 16, 2015 at MethodistHospital in Germantown TN. June, daughter of James W. & Waldean (Swinney) Lewis was born June 23, 1929 in Memphis TN. She is survived by daughters, Linda Schully and her husband, Paul of Arlington, TN, Diane Shields and her husband, Rob of Collierville, TN; son, James Hime...
Constance Jean Purdy Gilbert
Aug 15, 2015
Southaven, MS –CONSTANCE JEAN PURDY GILBERTwas a devoted mother, wife, and award winning poet. Her life began in the gulf breeze of Panama City, FL, a product of the great post World War II baby boom that defined “Teenager,” Rebel,” and “Party.” Big sky country of Missoula, MT with cattle ranchers, rodeo riders, and travels on horseback became the backdrop...
Kenneth Bryan King
Aug 13, 2015
Alabaster, AL –KENNETH BRYAN KING,72, was born July 8, 1943 in McNairy County, TN and passed away August 13, 2015 in Alabaster, AL. He was survived by his wife, Metra; three sons, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, six sisters, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and three...
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