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James Thomas Carter

James Thomas Carter

Aug 7, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –JAMES THOMAS CARTERdied August 7, 2015 at North Delta Hospice from complications of Alzheimer’s.  He was born to Charlene and Holland Carter of February 4, 1925.  He was retired from Navistar International.  He served on the Board of Stewards at Calvary Methodist and choir at Calvary and Union Avenue Methodist Churches.  He is survived by his wife...

Kyle Fink

Kyle Fink

Aug 6, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –KYLE FINK,54, was born November 4, 1960 in Lincoln, NE and passed away August 6, 2015 at his home.  He was Catholic.  Mr. Fink was a graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School where he played baseball and football earning a baseball scholarship to Wesleyan University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree.  He enjoyed playing golf, loved all...

Nita Mounce

Nita Mounce

Aug 5, 2015

Southaven, MS –NITA MOUNCE,84, was born October 27, 1930 in Pontotoc, MS and passed away August 5, 2015 at DeSoto Healthcare Center in Southaven.  Mrs. Mounce was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Southaven.  She is survived by one son, Randy A. Mounce and his wife, Lola of Southaven; one daughter, Donna L. King of Union, MO; one brother,...

Ann Williams

Ann Williams

Aug 4, 2015

Bartlett, TN –ANN WILLIAMS,79, was born July 27, 1936 in Randolph, MS and passed away August 4, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett.  She is survived by two sons, Allen Williams and his wife, Liz of Bartlett and Chris Williams of Cordova, TN; her mother, Nellie Flaherty of Pontotoc, MS; three brothers, Bobby Flaherty and his wife, Loretta of...

Victor B “Vic” Mcclure

Victor B “Vic” Mcclure

Aug 2, 2015

Southaven, MS –VICTOR B “VIC” MCCLURE,77, was born December 28, 1937 in Shaw, MS and passed away August 2, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto.  Mr. McClure was a graduate of Memphis State and retired from United Foods and the Internal Revenue Service.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Yvonne Ruth Rinks McClure of Southaven; one...

Robert C. “Bob” Hudson

Robert C. “Bob” Hudson

Aug 1, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –ROBERT C. “BOB” HUDSON,77, was born January 14, 1938 in Indianola, MS to the late John and Mary Hudson and passed away August 1, 2015 at his home.  He was a graduate of Drew High School in Drew, MS, attended MS State University, was an Air Force veteran, and a Baptist.  Mr. Hudson was past president of...

James Wesley Gipson, Sr

James Wesley Gipson, Sr

Jul 29, 2015

Memphis, TN –JAMES WESLEY GIPSON, SR.,84, was born May 7, 1931 in Memphis, TN and passed awayJuly 29, 2015at Grace Healthcare of Cordova.  He was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight and a member of Teamsters Local 667.  Mr. Gipson was a Mason, Shriner, and was a member of the Scottish Rite.  He is survived by two sons, Kenneth...

Monnie Lou Forsythe

Monnie Lou Forsythe

Jul 25, 2015

Southaven, MS –MONNIE LOU FORSYTHE,74, retired LPN, was born August 13, 1940 in Booneville, MS and passed awayJuly 25, 2015at DeSoto Health Care in Southaven.  Mrs. Forsythe was a volunteer for House of Grace.  She is survived by her children, Patricia Vickery, Michael Berry, and Russell Berry; five grandchildren, Marcy Vickery, Josh Vickery, Sommer Tubbs, Matt Berry, and Russell Berry ...

Paul Quincy Hallum

Paul Quincy Hallum

Jul 24, 2015

Southaven, MS –PAUL QUINCY HALLUM,74, was born October 27, 1940 in Pittsboro, MS to the late Raymon and Ethel Parker Hallum and passed away July 24, 2015 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven.  Mr. Hallum was a retired member of Local 263 and construction boilermaker.  He was also a retired maintenance boilermaker with the Tennessee Valley Authority and was...

Robert Shane Hughes

Robert Shane Hughes

Jul 22, 2015

Hernando, MS –ROBERT SHANE HUGHES,51, was born November 27, 1963 in Burlingame, CA and passed away July 22, 2015 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.  He is survived by one son, Shane Kaleb Hughes; parents, Virginia and Wayne Durley; one brother, Sheldon Hughes and his wife, Karen; one sister, Elisha Myrick; seven nephews and one niece.  He was...

Kenny Prince

Kenny Prince

Jul 22, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –KENNY PRINCE,46, was born March 19, 1969 in Memphis, TN and passed away July 22, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto in Southaven, MS.  He is survived by his wife, Beverly Prince; one daughter, Rachel Simonton; two sisters, Pamela Prince and Karen Fairley; one grandchild: Kylie Jo Mace; two nieces, Jessica Watkins and Diane Butler; and...

Betty J. Sellers

Betty J. Sellers

Jul 18, 2015

Olive Branch, MS –BETTY J. SELLERS,80, was born September 21, 1934 in Oak Grove, LA to thelate Roy and Effie Taylor Smith and passed away July 18, 2015 at her home.  Mrs. Sellers was a member of Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Glynn E. Sellers; one son, Joseph Scott...

Kerry Micah Bloom, Sr

Kerry Micah Bloom, Sr

Jul 14, 2015

Southaven, MS –KERRY MICAH BLOOM, SR.,38, was born May 17, 1977 in Memphis, TN and passed awayJuly 14, 2015at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto.  Mr. Bloom was a member of New Awakenings Church.  He is survived by four sons, Kerry Micah Bloom, Jr., Johnny Garrett Bloom, David Tanner Bloom, and Keagen Johnson Bloom; his parents, Charles and Hazel Bloom; one...

Joann Ezell Ferguson

Joann Ezell Ferguson

Jul 7, 2015

Paris, TN –JoAnn Ezell Ferguson,81, was born December 31, 1933 in Winnsboro, LA and passed awayJuly 7, 2015at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven, MS.  Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Church of Christ and  retired administrator for Delta Home Care in Tallulah, LA.  She is survived by two daughters, Janet Ferguson Honeycutt and her husband, Keith of Olive...

Marion Rebecca Weaver Sewel

Marion Rebecca Weaver Sewel

Jul 6, 2015

Southaven, MS –MARION REBECCA WEAVER SEWELL,84, housewife, was born December 23, 1930 in Chastain, AR and passed away July 6, 2015 at her home.  Mrs. Sewell was a member of Colonial Hills Church in Southaven.  She is survived by three daughters, Robbie Carter (Eddie) of Southaven, Bonnie Crabtree (Paul) of Nesbit, MS, and Lynette McCormick (David) of Hernando, MS; two...

Willie Ray Stark

Willie Ray Stark

Jul 6, 2015

Southaven, MS –WILLIE RAY STARK,89, was born May 2, 1926 in Ripley, MS and passed away July 6, 2015 at North Delta Hospice House in Southaven. Visitation will beSaturday, July 11, 2015from10 a.m.until the service begins at11 a.m.at Audubon Park Baptist Church, 4060 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN. Graveside services will begin at3 p.m.at Nance Cemetery in Ripley, MS.  The family...

Paul Junior Hurst

Paul Junior Hurst

Jun 30, 2015

Southaven, MS –PAUL JUNIOR HURST,71, was born April 17, 1944 in Ashport, TN and passed away June 30, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto.  Mr. Hurst was an Army National Guard veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Horn Lake, MS.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Coats Hurst of Southaven; two daughters,...

William M. “Bill” Robb

William M. “Bill” Robb

Jun 26, 2015

Ponchatoula, LA –William M. “Bill” Robb,81, of Ponchatoula, LA passed away June 26, 2015 in Southaven, MS. Bill was a retiree of American Airlines with over 30 years of service and was an Army veteran.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Louise “Mimi” Robb; three children, Bill Robb and his wife, Sherri, Vikki Robb Aquadro and...

Gerald Ray Tarrance, Sr.

Gerald Ray Tarrance, Sr.

Jun 24, 2015

Southaven, MS –GERALD RAY TARRANCE, SR.,74, was born May 26, 1941 in Memphis, TN and passed awayJune 24, 2015at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto. He was a former truck driver for Powell Truckline for several years and was a public works employee for the City of Southaven for over 30 years. Mr. Tarrance was a shriner, a mason, was a...

Paul Crowder

Paul Crowder

Jun 19, 2015

Southaven, MS –PAUL CROWDER,74, was born August 21, 1940 in Willow, AR and passed away June 19, 2015 at his home.  Mr. Crowder was a Christian.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jo Ann Crowder of Southaven; one daughter, Lisa Walker of Olive Branch, MS; three sons, Paul Wayne Crowder of Germantown, TN, Charlie Crowder of Southaven,...

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