Ila Ray Stevens

Jan 18, 2019

Ila "Ray" Stevens, a 40-year resident of Bartlett, TN, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.  "Nanny," as she was called by her grandchildren, was an amazing wife, mom, grandmother, friend, and a baker of cornbread like no other. She was born on November 10, 1927, in Scotts Hill, TN, to George and Ruby Wallace.  Her parents died when...

Helen W. Wolfe

Jan 17, 2019

Helen W. Wolfe, 101, born in Benton County, MS, to George Washington Luna and Alice Lucretia Luna on August 21, 1917.  She died in Southaven, MS on January 17, 2019.  She was a member of Longstreet UMC in Memphis.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Earl Wolfe; sister, Erin Gross (Stanley); brother, Hubert Luna...

Charles Edward Powell, Jr.

Jan 17, 2019

Charles E. Powell, Jr., 71, of Brighton, TN passed away on January 17, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Montgomery Powell, and his dad, Charles E. "Buster" Powell, Sr.  He is survived by his life's partner and the love his life, his wife, Cynthia Green Powell, of the home.  He also leaves a family that...

Michael Wayne Spurlin

Jan 14, 2019

A Prayer For You

I said a prayer for you today

And know God must have heard.

I felt the answer in my heart,

Although He spoke no word.

I didn't ask for wealth or fame

I knew you wouldn't mine.

I asked for Him...

Dora Jeanette Taylor

Jan 14, 2019

Dora Jeanette Vernon Taylor, 86, formerly of Memphis, died on Monday, January 14, 2019 in Monroe, LA, at the home of her daughter.  She was the youngest child of James Earl and Roxie Wylie Vernon, and the widow of James Roy Taylor, who died in 2010.  Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker, registered nurse and member of the Westlakes Seventh-Day...

Clara T. Hogan

Jan 14, 2019

Clara T. Hogan crossed over to her eternal reward on Monday, January 14, 2019.  She was born on February 9, 1927 in Tellico Plains, TN.  Clara was preceded in death by her parents, William and Grace Thomas; and husband, Carl Hogan; and her grandson, Nicklas Hogan.  She is survived by her children, Rebecca, Carl (Jean), and Billy; five beloved...

William M. Hunt

Jan 14, 2019

William Murray Hunt, age 91, of Southaven, MS, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Nathaniel Hunt and Rachel Blevens Hunt; brothers, James Hunt, Harold Lee Hunt, Allen Hunt, Robert Earl Hunt; and son, Steven Lawrence Hunt.  He is survived by his loving wife, Louise Calvi Hunt; his...

Mary B Crawford

Jan 13, 2019

Mary Beulah Brotherton Crawford, age 95, was born on February 24, 1923 in Cotton Plant, Mississippi, and passed away on January 13, 2019 in Bartlett, Tennessee.  She was a member of Waypoint Baptist Church, and was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co in Memphis after 39 years and three months.  After that, she worked at Raleigh Assembly of...

Louis J. Viglietti

Jan 12, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Louis J. Viglietti announces his passing on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the age of 82.  Louis was born on February 18, 1936 to Tony and Rosie Viglietti in Memphis, TN.  He served in the Army from 1958-1964.  He retired from a successful career as an electrician.  He was also...

Larry Elwood (Skip) Griffin

Jan 12, 2019

Larry E. "Skip" Griffin, 71, resident of Memphis, TN, died Saturday, January 12, 2018.  He was the only child of George and Virla Griffin. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children, David Sands and Kimberly Jackson; two grandchildren, Justin and Shelby; two great grandchildren, Lileigh;& Daisy;aunt Hazel Zachary;cousins  Jimmy Stewart(Ray) and William Zachary and James Zachary.  Skip is...