Sarah Alice Chandler
May 8, 2026
Sarah Alice Kernodle Chandler, 89, of Memphis, TN died May 8, 2026, after a severe fall.
She retired from Memphis City Schools after teaching Home Economics at East High School and later, Food Services at Treadwell High School where she ran a commercial kitchen called “The Birdfeeder Cafe” preparing students to have careers in the food industry.
In 1980, she was named...
Birdell Thomas McNeil
May 6, 2026
Birdell Thomas McNeil, age 90, was born on September 10, 1935, at 1991 Benford street in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Orange and Alice Wallace Thomas. From the Beginning, Birdell's life was rooted in family, faith, perseverance, and the kind of quiet strength that only god can shape over time. she departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at...
Walter W. Sneed, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Walter W. Sneed, Jr., 98, of Memphis, passed away May 5, 2026.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Reed, Kathryn Kramer (Steve), and John Sneed; his sister, Minnie Campbell; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sneed, and his sons, Charles Sneed and Sam Sneed.
Walter operated the family-owned Pecan Shop in Whitehaven for many...
Marian Elizabeth Jones
May 4, 2026
Marian Elizabeth Marshall Jones, 92 years young, of Cordova, TN received her angelic escort into Heaven on Sunday evening, May 3, 2026. She was the widow of Franklin P. Jones with whom she celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day in 2023. Frank & Marian (an honors student) graduated from Millington Central High School in 1952. She was a...
Donald York Huffman, Sr.
May 4, 2026
Donald Y. Huffman, Sr. of Bartlett, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2026. Don was born April 2, 1938, in Houston, MS to Ruth and Farris Huffman. At 18, Don moved to Memphis, TN and soon began working as a brick mason. In Memphis, he met his best friend and the love...
Martha Helen Thomas
May 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Bachman Thomas, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, on May 3, 2026. Martha left this world peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 79.
Martha was born July 14, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, the youngest of three siblings. Her early...
Sandra Kay Perry Cubbins
Apr 30, 2026
Sandra Kay Cubbins, 85, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, a loving wife, stepmother, and step-grandmother, went to be with her Lord on April 30, 2026. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Dennis and Udera Canter. Sandra was a devoted Christian, a wonderful pastor’s wife, and a faithful member of Trinity Methodist Church of Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Sandra retired after...
Jean Downs Moss
Apr 29, 2026
Marjean “Jean” Downs Moss, 99, of Atoka, TN, passed away on April 29. She was born on March 6, 1927, in Jonesboro, AR, to Archibald Downs and Gladys McCall Downs. A graduate of Memphis State College, Jean received her Bachelor of Education and taught first grade at Saint Ann Bartlett for 12 years. Previously, she taught at Trenor’s and Graham...
Nanelle Elaine Strohminger Caldwell
Apr 27, 2026
Nanelle Strohminger Caldwell, lovingly known as Nan or GiGi by friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026 in Olive Branch, MS. Born on October 18, 1936 in Morgantown, MS, Nan’s life was characterized by a deep love for Jesus, family and friends.
After growing up in Morgantown, MS, alongside her older brother Charles “Bud” Gatlin Sr., Nan’s career...
John "Johnny" or "Cotton" Lannom
Apr 26, 2026
John "Johnny" Lannom was born September 19, 1958 to Rosa Spry Lannom and James (Jim) Lannom in Memphis, Tennessee. He departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2026.
John was a subcontractor hardwood floor layer most of his life. He spent all of his life in Memphis.
He leaves one sister, Judy Lannom Weeks (Mike). Also leaving one nephew, Brent Weeks and...