Gary Ervin Green, Jr., 42, of Southaven, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Mr. Green was preceded in death by his grandson, Ryder Melock and grand-daughter, Adalynn Melock. He leaves his wife, Joey Green; one daughter, Kiersten Green; three step-children: Jordan Nicole of Southaven, Courtney Gilley Roswell, NM and Chandler Bounds of Southaven; his parents: Gary Ervin, Sr....
Robert Newton, 81, of Horn Lake, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto. Mr. Newton was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Hinds Chapel Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Lavonne Newton, Lawrence Newton and Harrison Newton. Robert leaves his wife of 53 years, Hilma Newton; one...
Marie Ryan McGhee (7/3/1926 - 7/16/2017) A joyful life beautifully lived. For 91 years, our dear mother lived her faith and modeled God's love daily. She taught us that faith moves mountains, love conquers all, happiness comes from compassion for others and to always be grateful for our blessings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steven L. Ryan...
Sarah Rushing, 85 of Memphis, spouse of the late Marvin Rushing, retired teacher assistant of Memphis City Schools, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Sarah Rushing was a member of Morning View Baptist Church, officiating Dr. Fleming, Senior Pastor. Sarah requested that her home going celebration to be held at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 2534 Carnes...
Tommy Joe Bright, 87, of Paris, TN, and formerly of Memphis, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2017. He was born March 19, 1930. Mr. Bright retired from Conwood Corp, was a Navy veteran and also a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Paris, TN. He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...
Walter Stanley Hyatt, 88, of Pope, MS and formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born on December 17, 1928 in Memphis, to the late John and Margaret Hyatt. Mr. Hyatt was a retired mechanic and an Army Veteran. He is survived by his two daughters, Lesa Rena Hyatt Hilburn (husband Bobby Hilburn) of...
Calvin E. Brown, 89, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Mr. Brown was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Collierville First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Chasity Brashier, and several brothers and sisters. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Mary Sue Brown; his daughter, Bonita Brown Whittington of Memphis; and son,...
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Rainey, 70, more recently of Springville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home. He was retired from Ralph Jones Sheet Metal. Mr. Rainey was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #4 and a lifetime member of the NRA. Kenny was an avid fisherman and loved to travel in his RV....
Rodgers Bennett "Trigger" Harper, 83, of Memphis, TN passed away on July 11, 2017 at his home. Rodgers was born in Trenton, TN to the late Ben and Anna Bell Harper. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and afterward he worked in appliance sales. Later he worked in the antique business selling all kinds of antiques including cars....