Billy G. Brooks

Feb 26, 2016

Billy Gene Brooks died Friday, February 26, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. Bill was born to Lee & Ruby Brooks on September 2, 1929. He served in the US Navy (1947-1950) and was a Lieutenant for the Memphis Police Department (1951-1980). After retiring from MPD, he worked for Tennessee Valley Authority in the security department (1980-1992). He was a member of...

William Lee "Bill" Justice

Feb 26, 2016

William Lee "Bill" Justice passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at his home in Millington, TN. Born August 4, 1945, Mr. Justice was retired from General Electric Lamp Plant and was a veteran of US Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Talmage Justice; his mother and step father, Geneva and J.W. Rodgers; and his sister, Virginia...

Miriam Permenter

Feb 25, 2016

Miriam Permenter, 80, of Southaven, MS went to be with the Lord Thursday February 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and her husband. She is survived by her 3 three sons: Don Cox (Beverly), Ron Cox (Jackie), and Byron Cox (Michelle); their father; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters: Margie Latham and...

James H. "Jim" Tapp

Feb 24, 2016

James H. "Jim" Tapp, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto. Mr. Tapp was an Air Force Veteran and a retired Steamfitter with Local 614. He loved to work in his garden. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Thurman H. Tapp and good friend "Red Man". He leaves his two sons: Dakota...

Ronald James Mcdonald

Feb 24, 2016

Ronald James McDonald, Bartlett, TN, was born in Memphis, TN on January 24, 1944 and passed in Memphis, TN on February 24, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Ronald retired from Swift Transportation after 34 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Andrew Sr. and Elzora Barnett McDonald; daughter, Rhonda Jeanette McDonald; brother, William...

Dorothy Higginbotham

Feb 23, 2016

Dorothy W. Higginbotham Germantown, TN Dorothy W. Higginbotham, 90, of Germantown, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Germantown. Mrs. Higginbotham was Co-Founder of Ozark Motor Line, established in 1961. She was 90 years old when she retired. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Higginbotham and three sisters. She leaves two sons: Steve...

Evelyn Wells

Feb 23, 2016

Evelyn L. Wells, 87, of Covington, TN, passed away on February 23, 2016. She retired from Sears and was a member of First Baptist Church in Covington, TN. Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. "Tommy" Wells; her son, Tommy Michael "Mike" Wells; parents, Virgil and Lilly Shelley; brother, Boyce C. "Bubba" Shelley; two sisters, Willie...

James N. Mize

Feb 22, 2016

James N. Mize, 84, of Southaven, MS passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto. Mr. Mize was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from Bell South and also worked for Seimens. He was a member of the Steamfitters Local 614 and an active member of Getwell Road United Methodist Church....

Naomi Louise Beesley

Feb 21, 2016

Naomi Louise Beesley, Olive Branch, MS, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was born September 30, 1943 in Jackson, TN. She was a faithful prayer warrior at First Baptist Church in Olive Branch, MS and touched the lives of many through her ministries with this church. Naomi was preceded in death by...

Mildred Bradford (Campbell) Bradford

Feb 21, 2016

Mildred Lavern Campbell Bradford, 90, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Methodist Hospice Residence. She was born January 10, 1926 to Dewitt and Govie Campbell in Myrtle, MS. Lavern graduated from Macedonia High School. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Homer E. Bradford and her daughter, Marsha Bradford. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Hanna;...