Diana Lynn Thomasson
Dec 7, 2019
Diana Lynn Thomasson, 72 was born July 25, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee to the parents of Wilbert Hemminger and Ethel Williams Hemminger. Diana passed away on December 7, 2019, in Southaven, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by both parents, Wilbert and Ethel Williams Hemminger; a brother Wilbert (Herbie) Hemminger; a son Sammy Douglas (Doug) Thomasson and...
Martha Brown
Dec 7, 2019
With Profound sadness, we announce the passing of Martha Lee Brown, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on December 7, 2019. She left us while sleeping peacefully at Shelby Gardens Assisted Living in Memphis, Tennessee. She was in her 94 th year. Mamaw was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas on March 9, 1925....
John J. Smiley
Dec 6, 2019
John J. Smiley, 86, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Friday, December 6 , 2019 in Muncie, IN. Mr. Smiley was born in Dayton, OH, and was a graduate of the Indiana University in Bloomington Indiana. He was the retired owner of John J. Smiley Advertising in Memphis. John was loved by everyone especially children, because of his great...
Thelma Ellen Overton
Dec 6, 2019
Thelma Ellen "Tootsie" Overton, 83 passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Elmcroft Assisted Living. She was a member of Waypoint Baptist Church in Bartlett. Mrs. Overton was preceded in death by her husband, Lennie G. Overton. She leaves her son, Garland Keith Overton and daughter in-law Debra; also two grandchildren, Christopher and Kyle Jones.
Clyde Vernon Powell
Dec 5, 2019
Clyde Vernon Powell, 97, passed away in Southaven, MS on December 5, 2019. Mr. Powell served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of Horn Lake First Baptist Church. His occupation had been a very successful farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Wilson Powell. Left to honor and cherish his...
Ramona Starr Abernathy
Dec 5, 2019
Ramona Starr Abernathy, 68, of Horn Lake, MS passed away on December 5, 2019.Mrs. Abernathy taught school for many years at Walls Elementary School and was a longtime member of Longcrest Baptist Church in Memphis. Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, Donald. She leaves her son, Donald Abernathy of Horn Lake and one sister, Sybill Jacobs. Visitation...
Doris Jean Neighbours
Dec 3, 2019
Doris Jean Neighbours, 72, of Memphis, TN went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Mrs. Neighbours is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gordon Neighbours; son, Edward Michael Morrison; granddaughters, Heather and Hannah Morrison; sister, Gwen Permentor; brothers, Elton Franklin, Jr. and John Franklin. She graduated from Whitehaven High School. She went on to work...
Edwin A Bryson
Dec 3, 2019
Edwin A Bryson, born January 13, 1933, went to meet Jesus on December 3, 2019, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Joyce of sixty-three years, two daughters; Patricia Shields, Janet Throneberry (Wade), and his son Bill Bryson (Sharon). He had eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren and one sister, Jean Embry (Carlyle). Ed...
David Thurmond Gadd
Dec 3, 2019
David T. Gadd, 74, passed away Dec. 3, 2019 in Memphis, Tenn. after a lifetime of leaving a lasting impression with others. David genuinely cared about people and they felt comfortable around him. David was an inquisitive consumer of news and history; read volumes of fiction novels; frequently watched all variety of movies; enjoyed traveling, hunting,...
Bonnie Chapel Holmes
Dec 2, 2019
Bonnie Chapel Holmes, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief hospitalization.
She was a member of DeSoto Hills Baptist Church and a retired counselor with Central Church.
Throughout her life, Bonnie was involved in many activities that enriched the lives of family and friends....