Jul 21, 2023

Johnnie "Diane" Sowards, 80, of Oakland, TN, passed peacefully on July 21, 2023.

Diane was born the only child of the late John and Anna Bell File on August 18, 1942, in Memphis, TN. She was predeceased by Richard "Rick" Sowards, who was her soul mate and husband. After dating only 4 months, they knew. Then the...

Jul 21, 2023

Patsy Ann Wilbanks age 76 of Selmer, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21 at the Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, MS.

Pasty was born on July 26, 1946 in the city of Harrison, AR to Floy Wiseman Rakestraw and Lorene Oneal Rakestraw. She was one of six children. She was a 1964 graduate of East...

Jul 19, 2023

Thomas Bayless, 87 of Bartlett, passed away July 19, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Bayless; his beloved dogs, Finn and Noel; and a host of other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Rhea Bayless; sister, Mary Ann Bayless; and his first wife, Betty Laun Bayless....

Jul 18, 2023

John Wendle Ingle, age 82, met Jesus face to face on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1940 to John Ledford and Carrie Price Ingle in Hornsby, Tennessee.

He spent his younger years in Dyess, Arkansas before relocating to Memphis after graduating from Dyess High School. He was employed as a technical writer...

Jul 17, 2023

Edith Mae Koonce, 90, of Memphis, TN passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Ms Koonce worked over 60 years as a cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Johnny Alberta Fisk; her husband, Lloyd Denley Koonce; her daughter, Shelia Collins, grand-daughter, Kelli Denise Collins, two sisters, Bernice Dunlap, and Bonnie Fisk.

Jul 16, 2023

Lake Smith, Jr. was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on August 20, 1929 to Lake and Rebecca Word Smith. He later moved to Greenville, MS and graduated from Greenville High School in 1947. On July 2, 1947 he entered the Marine Corps where he served as an enlisted man for 15 years and was commissioned as a Warrant Officer in...

Jul 14, 2023

Mary Beth Gilliam McAnulty, aged 61, born of Arlington, TN, joined her Lord and Savior in the early morning of July 14, 2023.

For 25 years, Beth served in various roles within the school systems of Tennessee, beginning at Cordova High in 1997, continuing at Arlington High, Powell Middle in Knoxville, and for nearly ten years with...

Jul 14, 2023

Mary Louise Perry, 95, of Cordova, TN passed away on July 14, 2023 peacefully in her own home, surrounded by loved ones. Mary, daughter to the late Margaret Rose "Maggie" and Clarence Phillip Beckham, was born on January 15, 1928. Mary graduated from Corinth High School in 1946 and attended business school in Memphis, TN. She was married to...

Jul 13, 2023

Joe Howell, 89, of Memphis, TN passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Mr. Howell was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a retired school teacher.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Howell, his mother, Gracie Howell and brother, Erme Gene Howell.

He leaves his daughter, Pam Swafford (Freddie) of Regan,...

Jul 13, 2023

James "Roger" Wade, 89, of Memphis, Tennessee passed peacefully at home on July 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Roger grew up and attended school in Sheffield, Al. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary and served as an Associate Reformed Presbyterian minister for many years. Later in life, he served as the Chaplain for Delta Medical...