William "Billy" Maxey

Aug 5, 2015

William "Billy" Maxey, 78, of Lakeland, TN, passed away on August 5, 2015. He was married to his loving wife of 55 years, Patsy Maxey; and leaves behind a son, Trent (Teresa) Maxey; daughter, Lisa (Paul) Blackman; sisters, Marilyn (Gerry) Mitrius of Pfaff Town, NC, Hazel Parks of Byhalia, MS, Ann (Felton) Ward-Mason of Dundee, MS, Peggy (Ernie) Clayton of...

William Russell Qualls

Aug 5, 2015

William Russell Qualls, 83, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett, TN. William served his country in the Tennessee National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lavanda Jean QuallsÍ two daughters, Rosa Maria Evans (Steve) and Lisa Diane Griffin (Thomas)Í two brothers, James Qualls (Mary) and David Qualls (Fronie)Í three sisters, Betty Tubbs,...

Barbara Franks Hampton

Aug 4, 2015

Barbara Franks Hampton, 61, of Memphis, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2015 after many health issues. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Hampton and Daniel Burton; two grandchildren, Adron Lee Burton, Aubree Elease Burton; and three sisters, Jerry Ann Bougher, Linda Burton, and Judy Canoy. Visitation will be 12 p.m. Friday, August 7 until service...

Albert Roy Grantham

Aug 4, 2015

Albert R. Grantham, 88, of Memphis, TN, son of Emmett and Mae Grantham, born in Lexington, MS, on October 5, 1926, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2015. He was a retired truck driver, WWII Army veteran, a longtime Scout Master of Troops #61 and #262, a 54 year member of the Berclair Masonic Lodge, and an...

Andrew Jones

Aug 3, 2015

Andrew Barger Jones, 19, of Olive Branch, MS beloved son went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2015, after a 5 year brave battle with cancer. He was a patient at St. Jude Children''s Hospital. Andrew was a student at North Point (SBEC) Christian School and #65 on the football team. He also attended Broadway Baptist Church....

Richard W. Wright

Aug 3, 2015

Richard W. Wright 57, of Memphis passed away on August 3, 2015 at his home. Mr. Wright was a truck driver and a member of the Teamsters. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard A. and Helen L. Wright. Richard leaves his daughters: Adrian Wright of Southaven and Julie Whitten and husband, Kevin of Olive Branch, MS; two...

James Richard "Jimmy" Hunter

Aug 1, 2015

James Richard Hunter (Jimmy), 78, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, AnneÍ his daughter,Pamela Ann HunterÍ and his faithful companion, AspenÍ and hissister, Shirley Cogbill. Jimmy was a member of Teamster Local 667. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue, St Jude''s...

Mildred H. De La Rua

Jul 31, 2015

James Mildred H. de la Rua, aged 104, passed away quietly on July 31, 2015, after a short illness. She was a communicant at St. Patrick Catholic Church, while residing in Apalachicola, Florida, prior to her stay at Emerald Shores Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, and Covenant Hospice in Panama City, Florida. She spent most of her adult life in Memphis,...

Lula Cooper

Jul 30, 2015

Lula Cooper, 84, passed away July 30, 2015 Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015 and service will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000

Elisabeth Marshall Emerson

Jul 29, 2015

Southaven, MS Elisabeth Marshall Emerson, 90, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 29, 2015. The widow of Thomas Herbert Emerson, Jr., she is survived by her daughter, Genie Eldred (Frank); her son, W. T. Emerson (Dixie); three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends will gather to share memories 9-10 am, Tuesday, August 4, followed by services at...