Oleta Pauline Erby

May 3, 2019

ORBITUARy

Oleta Pauline tusk Erby was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi on November 10, 1924 to the late Lonnie Bell Lusk.

She confessed hope in Jesus Christ at 9 years old at Rob Chapel in Mississippi under the leadership of Rev. Joe Crawford.

In 1940 she was united in marriage to the late...

Paul V Elrod

May 2, 2019

Paul V. Elrod, 92, passed away in Memphis, TN on May 2, 2019.  Mr. Elrod was a United States Navy veteran and was retired from Memphis Light, Gas, and Water.  He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Martha Elrod, one brother, Phillip Elrod and a sister, Modine Hale.  Left to cherish his memory is his wife...

James Bohannon

Apr 30, 2019

James Wilbert Bohannon, 85, passed away on April 30, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee.  He had served his country in the United States Army, serving in the Korean War.  Mr. Bohannon was a member of Oak Forrest Church of God in Southaven, Mississippi, and he had retired from Physician's Sales and Services.  He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Mary Lou Liming

Apr 29, 2019

Mary Lou Liming, 90, of Lewisburg, MS. Passed away on April 27, 2019 in Memphis, TN.  She was a member of LaBelle Haven Church in Olive Branch, MS and was retired from Millington Naval Base where she had worked as a relocation agent for veterans. She volunteered with the Literacy Council and Prison Ministry teaching people with how to...

Barbara Evans

Apr 28, 2019

Barbara Porter Evans of Monticello, Mississippi July 16, 1942 - April 28, 2019

Ms. Barbara Porter Evans, 76 of Monticello, MS passed away on April 28, 2019 at Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello, MS. Ms. Barbara was born on July 16, 1942 in Greenville, MS to Eugene and Charlie Cassie Porter.

Visitation for the family will...

Shirley H. Davis

Apr 25, 2019

Shirley Mae Davis, 85, passed away on April 25, 2019 in Picayune, MS.  Mrs. Davis was a loving mother and grandmother, and a loving caregiver to many children in her lifetime.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce D. Kolp in 1989; her parents, William B. and Sally Fee Harwell; eight brothers and two sisters.  Left...

Mark Bufford Little

Apr 24, 2019

Mark "Buford" Little passed away at home at the age of 81 on April 24, 2019.  He was born in Trenton, Tennessee on January 10, 1938 to James and Pauline Little.  After graduating from Peabody High School in 1956 and moving to Memphis, he married Margie Little in 1960.  During the marriage that lasted 59 years, they raised two...

Mary Catherine Mayfield

Apr 24, 2019

Mary Catherine Mayfield, 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019.  Mary was a resident of Hernando, Mississippi until the last 7 1/2 years, where she resided in Byram, Mississippi with her daughter, Sharon McKee. Born in Hagarville, Arkansas, Mary eventually ended up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she attended Beauty School to become a hairdresser. ...

Ara Leaon Akins

Apr 21, 2019

Olive Branch, MS

Ara Leaon Akins, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019.  The widow of Willie Akins, she is survived by two sons, Ricky J. and Danny J. Akins, one sister, three brothers, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.  She was also preceded in death by a son, David L. Akins.  Family and friends will gather...

Evelyn Glynn Ross Blair

Apr 21, 2019

Evelyn Glynn Ross Blair, 92, passed away in Bartlett, Tennessee on April 21, 2019.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Coldwater, MS, and was retired from Shulton, Inc.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Blair.  Left to cherish her memory are her children:  Wesley Wells, Jr., Carol (Steve) Weatherby, Perry Wells, Linda Key,...