Bessie Fortner
Aug 8, 2017
Bessie Mai Gault Fortner, 90, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully on August 8, 2017 in Memphis. Bessie was born December 2, 1926 in Humboldt, Tennessee. A homemaker, she was married for over 49 years to Wilbert A. Fortner, founder and president of W.A. Fortner Masonry Contractor, Inc. As a devout Christian, she was also a...
William Roland Whiddon
Aug 8, 2017
William Roland Whiddon Jr., 75, of Cordova, TN, passed away at 1 o''clock pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was born on July 24,1942 in Lenox, GA, but grew up in Perry, FL. He was the son of William R. Whiddon Sr. and Tillie Mae Welch. He was married to LaVern Auvil Whiddon for 43 years (October 6, 1973)....
Jerry Lane Thomas
Aug 8, 2017
Jerry Lane Thomas, passed away on August 8, 2017 in Memphis, TN. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Martha Helen Thomas; 3 children -- Robert Thomas (Kim), Ann McClure (Jimmy), and Jerry Thomas (Ericka). He has 7 grandchildren: Chris Smith, Robyn Thomas, Raven Thomas, Charlie Thomas, Derrick McClure, Reagan McClure, and Ella Marie Thomas. He has...
Dorothy "Dobby" Gammon
Aug 7, 2017
Dorothy "Dobby" Margaret Gammon, 84 , of Southaven, MS found her eternal peace Monday, August 7, 2017. Born July 1st, 1933 to the late James & Gladys Marler in her hometown of Hot Springs, AR. Dorothy moved to Memphis, TN in 1951 to attend UT Nursing Program where she later met and married her devoted husband of more than 61...
Patricia Nix
Aug 7, 2017
Patricia Grace Wilson Nix passed away Monday August 7, 2017 at the age of 73 of natural causes. She was a long-time resident of Memphis, TN. Pat is survived by her sons: David Wilson, Wyatt Wilson, Nathan Nix, her daughter, Shannon Nix of Murfreesboro, TN, her sister, Jane Elletson of Delmar, NY, brother, Mickey Grace, of Connersville, IN, grandchildren, nieces...
Barbara Taylor (Martin) Taylor
Aug 5, 2017
Barbara Joyce Martin Taylor a long time resident of Germantown, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Born 1934 in Jackson, TN, Joyce taught Dental Assisting at the Tennessee Tech Vocational School and retired in 1998. Joyce loved dancing, traveling, and socializing with her friends and family. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Martin...
Lisa Nicole "Niki" Evans
Aug 5, 2017
Lisa Nicole "Niki" (Byars) Evans, 40, passed away Saturday, August 5th surrounded by loved ones. Niki was the wife of Kelly William Evans, both of Arlington, TN. They shared 13 years of marriage together. Born on July 7, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee, Niki was the only child of Bill and Sharon Byars, and the first granddaughter of Roy & Myrtle...
Dorothy Maxine Akins
Aug 5, 2017
Dorothy Maxine Akins, 84, died August 5, 2017 in North Delta Hospice in Southaven, MS. Visitation for Mrs. Akins will be held at 9:00 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Forest Hill East, 2440 Whitten Road, 38133. Her funeral service will follow at 10:00 Wednesday morning at Forest Hill East. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 sons; James Akins, Jr.;...
Timothy Lejeune
Aug 4, 2017
Timothy C. LeJeune, 55, died peacefully on August 4, 2017. Timothy is survived by his father, wife, sisters, 3 sons, 4 daughters and 5 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Larissa LeJeune and brother, Lionel LeJeune, Jr. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 PM, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Forest Hill South Cemetery. All are welcome...