Walton Olney Walker, Sr. Memphis, TN Born in Spur, TX on November 14, 1934 and passed away on February 6, 2016 at the age of 81 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 31 years, Frances Walker. Walton leaves behind his children: Walton Olney Walker, Jr., David Walker, Dennis Walker (Sherri), Robert Walker (Maureen), Mike Yount...
May Keenan Nichols, 86, of Lakeland, TN passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Pearl River, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nichols. She is survived by three children, James Brian Nichols (Elfrieda), Hixson, TN, Beverly Nichols Schaller, Pearl River, LA and Robert Allen Nichols (Sharon), Knoxville, TN, eight grandchildren Brian Nichols (Jen), Chattanooga, TN,...
Patty "Darlin" Lonon, 80, passed away on February 3, 2016 at her home in Southaven. She was a graduate of Southside High School in Memphis. During her career she worked for Hart''s Bakery, Oakhaven Walgreens and St. Joseph Hospital. Patty was born in Faulkner, MS to the late Pink and Slina Reed. She was also preceded in death by her...
Wanda G. Woods, 79, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Senatobia Health Care and Rehab. Wanda retired from GoldSmith''s Department Store. She is preceded in death by her father, Larimore Gaut; three siblings: Bobbie Reed, Sarah Nauman and Terry Gaut. She leaves four children: Woody Woods (Sharon) of Olive Branch, Keith Woods (Amy) of...
Bettie Louise Ciarmitaro "Granny", 87, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Feburary 1, 2016. She worked for Garden Ridge for over 15 years and was a catholic. Granny also was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ciarmitaro; daughter, Sandra Thomas; and grandson, Brian Melton. Mrs. Ciarmitaro is survived by her granddaughter,...
Mildred Blanz Renick, 83, of Memphis, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Germantown surrounded by her family. Millie, also known as Mamaw to her grandchildren, was a homemaker and retired from the Memphis Airport Authority. She was a committed Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was a faithful member of Ridgeway Baptist...
James R. Boatwright, Sr., 94, of Memphis, TN, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was born in Memphis and served in the US Marine Corp during WWII in the 4th Marine Division Tank Battalion and took part in action on Saipan, Iwo Jima and Tinian. Mr. Boatwright retired in 1977 from the Memphis Fire Department after 25 years. He...
Melissa Dawn White, 45, of Bartlett, TN, passed away on January 31, 2016. She was a loving wife and mother with a heart of gold and a passion for helping others. Melissa is survived by her husband, Jeff White; daughters, Alexandra White, Peyton White; son, Carson White; her parents, Dan and Gay Manasco; and her brother, Rob Manasco. She will...
Dorothy "Dot" Crenshaw McKinney, age 86, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. Born in Grenada County, MS, January. 12, 1930, Dot was the daughter of Fred L. and Lydia Crenshaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. McKinney, son Rodger Dennis McKinney, and sister, Betty Crenshaw Bailey. Dot was a loving and devoted...
Sgt. Charles "Michael" Blankenship, 69, of Horn Lake, MS formerly of Memphis passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, MS. Sgt. Blankenship retired from the Shelby County Sherriff''s Department where he worked at the jail division for over 25 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church...