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,...
Dessie Ree Mitchell Dessie Ree Mears Mitchell, 97, passed December 11, 2016 at 2:33 PM at St. Peter (Signature) Nursing Home with Gwenda Porter and Jo Ann Smith at her side. She was born September 5, 1919 in Clarksdale, MS. An only child to the late Boyd and Ida Mears. She was a member of Warner Temple A.M.E. Zion Church...
James Richard "Papa" Arnett, Sr., 92, of Southaven, MS went to be with the Lord Friday, December 9, 2016. Mr. Arnett is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Hobbs Arnett; son, James R. "Ricky" Arnett, Jr.; daughter, Bobbie Arnett Wright; six brothers; and 1 sister. He is survived by his daughter, Peggy Arnett Norris(Benny); son, Danny Arnett(Linda); eight grandchildren:...
Mamie Louise Slingerland of Memphis, TN was born in Grand Junction, TN on July 31, 1930 to Wesley and Ruby Finger who preceded her in death. She passed away on December 7, 2016 at the age of 86 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Slingerland; two brothers, and two sisters. She leaves behind her children; Sandra...
Zachary Ryen Powell, 26, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his home in Kossuth, MS. He was born on January 23, 1990 in Memphis, TN. He was the son of Richard (Revelle) and Penny Powell. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He also loved everything about the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers....