Esther Graham, 84, of Byhalia, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Great Oaks Nursing Home in Byhalia, MS. Ms Graham was an all around Entrepreneur, including owner of It Works Used Appliances in Memphis before moving to Byhalia. She was Sister, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Great-Great-Grandma with a Beautiful Soul, Caring Heart that was full of Spirit...
Carolyn Jean Hood, 72, of Southaven, MS, formerly of Cordova, TN, passed away after a short illness surrounded by her family on September 18, 2018 in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Hood was born in Memphis, TN to Paul and Louise McLain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie T. Hood, and one brother, Gary L. McLain, as well...
Matthew Christopher Stevens, 35, passed away in Collierville, TN. On September 18, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Ann Stevens of Collierville, TN and two brothers, Jeremy Stevens (Krystal) of Kevil, KY. and Josh Stevens (Amy) of Germantown, TN., also his grandmother Betty Walton of Memphis, TN. Matthew had many aunts, uncles and cousins in the...
Jimmy "Jim" Ray Ayers, age 80, passed away on September 17, 2018 in Memphis, TN surrounded by his family. Born June 22, 1938, Jim was the son of Mary Lou (Isom) and Ira J. Ayers. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Ayers, his wife, Nell and their daughter, Stacey Renzelman; son, Lawrence (Larry) Ayers; daughter,...
Olive Jackson Lorenson, 95, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. The widow of John R. Lorenson, she is survived by her son, Lloyd Glen Lorenson; grandchildren: Anna Lorenson, Ashley Thomas, and Adam Lorenson; great-grandchildren: Malcolm, Hayden, Kacee, Kelby, Kaitlin, Tatum, Legend, Tanner, Jacob, and Mae; and great-great-grandchildren: Kamden and Lilyana. She was preceded in death by a son, Alan...
Joseph J.C. Hungerford, Sr., 87, of Memphis, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Joseph grew up in Jonestown, MS. As a boy, he worked for Hungerford Lumber Yard in Jonestown. After moving to Memphis he worked for Hungerford Furniture, maker of solid mahogany and other fine woods. He also worked as a diesel mechanic and retired as an over-the-road...
Garvin D. Oaks, 86, passed away on September 15, 2018 in Southaven, MS. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dora Carter Oaks; a son, Garvin Oaks, Jr., of Olive Branch, MS and a daughter Christine Oaks Yates of Lake Cormorant, MS. Mr. Oaks was blessed with three grandchildren, William Chris Oaks, Anthony Wayne Oaks and Nicole...
Luther C. Davis, 97, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Luther was married to Kitty Davis for 76 years when she passed earlier this year. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lora Davis. He served his country honorably in the U. S. Army as a Technical...
Danny Gray, 71, passed on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett. He is survived by his three children: Tonya Kuhl, Lisa Gray and Tony Gray, and his four grandchildren: Anthony Gray Sr., Dedrick Gray, Nicole Gray and Ashley Gray. Danny was a native Memphian and lived to see the city that he helped...
Melva Turnbow Rouse Burnett, 93, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. Ms. Burnett was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Earnest and Fannie Turnbow. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Dorothy and brother, Buddy.
Melva leaves her children: James Rouse (Debbie) of Southaven, Frank Rouse (Nancy) of Cordova and...