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Juanita Frances Rickett
Oct 14, 2023
Juanita Frances Rickett, age 90, of Southaven, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1933 in Missouri to the late Joseph Marcus “Mark” and Gladys Irene (Smithpeters) Helm.Juanita had worked as a telephone operator and attended SouthPoint Church with her son. She loved to bowl and was a member of...
Debra Ann Smith
Oct 13, 2023
Debra McMinn Smith age 70 of Lake Cormorant, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1953 in Memphis TN.Debra, also known as Mimi to her grandkids, loved her family and holiday celebrations.She is survived by her son Gordon (Lynn) Smith of Coldwater, daughter Shelbi (Charles) Burress of Byhalia,...
Delois Jane Richardson
Oct 10, 2023
Delois Jane Richardson, age 78, of Mount Juliet, TN and formerly of Southaven, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Richardson residence in Mount Juliet, TN. She was born on July 1, 1945 to the late Erie V. and Annie Mae (Wright) Brewer.Delois worked as a registered nurse and a case manager at Baptist DeSoto Hospital for over...
Elizabeth Anne Carver
Oct 5, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Carver died on October 5, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born on August 1, 1935 in McComb, MS. to Claude and Mildred Carlisle. As a young girl she moved to Memphis, TN where she attended South Side High School and graduated in 1953. At the age of 52, Anne graduated from Memphis State University with...
Frances Lorraine Gralow
Oct 4, 2023
Frances Lorraine Gralow, age 76, of Horn Lake, ran into the loving arms of Jesus and heard the words “Well done, good and faithful servant” on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Baptist East in Memphis. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 31, 1946 to the late Harrison William and Donna Dorothy (Nelson) Gralow.Frances graduated from Hope College in...
Michael Wayne Garner
Sep 29, 2023
Michael Wayne Garner, age 33, of Lake Cormorant, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Southaven on June 2, 1990 to Rodger Allen Garner and Donna Kaye (Pearson) Clayton.Michael loved to hunt and fish and coached softball, but he loved spending time with his children and family the most. He was the best husband, father, son, brother,...
Loyd Wayne Rodgers
Sep 26, 2023
Loyd Wayne Rodgers, 88, of Hernando, MS passed peacefully on September 26, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Geraldine Rodgers and his beloved dog Jerry. Also, his brothers Elbert Rodgers, Jr, Kennith Rodgers, Jerry Rodgers, and sister Barbara Purdon.He was a simple man and an avid animal lover. He enjoyed playing guitar and...
Robert Skerik Evans
Sep 24, 2023
Robert Skerik Evans, age 59, of Southaven, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was born on March 21, 1964 to the late Calvin Rana “Robert” and Betty Ann (Skerik) Evans.Bobby worked in maintenance at the Memphis Country Club and enjoyed NASCAR, college football with Alabama being his favorite team, cooking, reading, watching tennis, and...
Paula Cantrell Echols
Sep 22, 2023
Paula Cantrell Echols, age 78, of Southaven, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in New Ark, AR on July 26, 1945 to the late Charles Woodrow and Gladys Irene (Moore) Cantrell.Paula attended Glenn’s Chapel Church, enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts, going to Beavoir in Biloxi with her husband, playing bingo with her daughter-in-law, camping...
William “Bill” Gregory Chaliff
Sep 18, 2023
William “Bill” Gregory Chaliff, age 61, of Memphis, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Hamilton, OH on December 27, 1961 to Marilyn (Wetta) Chaliff and the late Irwin Chaliff.Bill worked as an auto mechanic and caregiver, loved John Wayne movies, car shows, and his favorite soap opera General Hospital. He was a huge...
Amy Roberts Anderson
Sep 18, 2023
Amy Roberts Anderson passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the age of 53 in Memphis, Tennessee. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 10:00am until 12:00pm followed by the Funeral Service at 12:00pm, interment will immediately follow. All services will be held at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road E.,...
Alvin Edwin Gilless
Sep 17, 2023
Alvin E. Gilless, 82, a longtime civic and community leader, departed this life Sept. 17, 2023.A native of Memphis, Gilless was a real estate developer, political operative, former service station owner, and charter member of several civic organizations such as the Southaven Jaycees and Southaven Rotary Club. He was also owner and operator of Lift UR Spirits, a package store...
Margaret Bloodworth
Sep 17, 2023
Margaret Bloodworth passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 77 in Southaven, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am at Desoto Hills Baptist Church, 4680 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS, 38671. A Graveside service will begin at 2:00pm at Smith Cemetery, near 2019 Rosebloom...
Joseph L. Woods Sr.
Sep 16, 2023
Joseph Lavelle Woods Sr.peacefully drifted into the arms of Jesus on the evening of Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by friends and family, at the age of 73 in Southaven, Mississippi. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Saturday, September 23, 2023, visitation will begin at 10:00am, followed by a funeral service at...
Christina “Chrissy” Jean Odom
Sep 11, 2023
Christina “Chrissy” Jean Odom, age 47, of Horn Lake, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. She was born in Memphis, TN on March 23, 1976 to Rudell Wayborn and Jimmy Rachel (Chapman) Wingo.Chrissy was a member of Southpoint Church in Southaven, and she enjoyed shopping, reading, watching true crime documentaries, and her cats, but...
Billy Gene Bell
Sep 8, 2023
Billy Gene Bell, age 92, of Southaven, passed away at his home on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born in Trenton, TN on October 23, 1930 to the late Jesse Hillard and Lora Mae (Burns) Bell.Billy worked as an electrician and was a member of the Woodman of the World. He enjoyed traveling and camping, puzzles, fishing, and going...
Glen A. Cooper
Sep 6, 2023
Glen Alan Cooper was born July 10, 1946 in Memphis, TN and passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Southaven, MS. He leaves behind his best friend and wife of nearly 60 years, Cheryl Tubbs Cooper, and their three daughters – Leslie Cooper Townsend (Ted), Georgia Cooper Spragg, and Connie Rasberry; two granddaughters, Megan Rasberry and Sophie...
Kevin Dale Crutchfield
Sep 2, 2023
Kevin Dale Crutchfield, age 53, of Nesbit, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN to Mattie Lucille (Hester) Crutchfield and the late Jerry Jewel Crutchfield.Kevin attended Horn Lake Assembly of God and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and cars, watching the History Channel, hunting, powerlifting, collecting sneakers, and spending time with his...
Charles Joseph Ingram
Aug 24, 2023
Charles Joseph Ingram passed away August 24, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born January 10, 1944 in San Bernadino, CA.After earning his advanced degree at California Polytechnic State University, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy where he was a proud aviator. Once honorably discharged, he began his extensive teaching career in California, Mississippi, and Tennessee....
John Raymond Fiester
Aug 21, 2023
John Raymond Fiester, age 69, of Southaven, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1953 in Evansville, IN to the late Raymond and Cecilia (Reiman) Fiester.John retired from Baptist DeSoto Hospital as a registered nurse. He was previously a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Southaven, and more...
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