Bryan Kennon Powers, 70, longtime Memphis resident and formerly of Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2016. He was born in Newport News, VA on November 16, 1946 to B.K. and Bea Powers, who preceded him in death. Mr. Powers was a graduate of NC State University, an Army Veteran and a retired Engineer. He was...
Arthur David Smith, 92, of Memphis, passed away December 16, 2016. Mr. Smith was born April 11, 1924, in Chicago, IL to Thyra Erickson Smith and Leroy Edward Smith. He was preceded in death by Elinor June DeMoss Smith, his beloved wife of 67 years. He is survived by four children: Thyra Ragan (Bill) of Memphis, TN, Janet Smith of...
Carolyn Yvonne Harris Bartlett, TN Age 76, was Born in Tiptonville to Ray and Allie Reynolds, both whom preceded her in death, and she passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016 in her home at Ave Maria. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Joe Harris and her grandson, Justin Mason. Before Alzheimers took her...
Fay Elise McMillian Linville, 85, of Memphis, TN passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Mrs. Linville was employed from 1950 to 1962 as a legal correspondent for Sears and Roebuck prior to her marriage and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles Ray Linville, Sr., her...
Sharon Robbins Harber Memphis, TN Born in Memphis, TN on June 1, 1956 to J.C. and Polly Robbins who preceded her in death. She passed away in Memphis, TN on December 15, 2016 at the age of 60 years. She was retired from the University of Memphis. She is survived by her son, Ryan Harber; sister, Suzanne Quarles (Tony); brother,...
Jewell Edward Gunn, 84, of Memphis, TN, died December 14, 2016. His visitation will be 10 a.m. until the service begins at 12 noon on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at House of Prayer Church. Interment will be in New Park Cemetery. Forest Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, East has charge of arrangements. 901-382-1000
Lucille Lane, 90, was welcomed into eternity by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. There were no limits to her love for her family, nieces, nephews, friends and most importantly her savior, Jesus Christ. Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by Lee Lane, her husband. She leaves behind her son, Danny Lane (Jane) and daughter, Becky Smith and...
Clatis Beatrice Graham Gresham, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away December 12, 2016. Beatrice (Bea) was born to John Walter and Josie Leona Graham, May 29th, 1920. She was a graduate of Myrtle High School. She married Troy W. Gresham July 2nd, 1938. They had two sons, Jerry Lamar and Lawrence Wayne (Larry) Gresham. Larry preceded his mother in death. While...
Hattie Mae Avery, 91, of Memphis, TN, died December 12, 2016. Visitation will be 12 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 until service begins at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, East with interment following. Forest Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, East 901-382-1000
Shirley Miller Hargis, 88, formerly of Memphis, TN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2016. She is preceded by her loving husband of 56 years James Cawood Hargis and by her daughter Michele Leigh Hargis. She leaves two daughters, Jami (David) Bodkin of Memphis TN and Rande (Skip) Hippchen of Cincinnati, OH. Also, 4 grandchildren: David Bodkin (Amy) Navarre,...