Robert Carl "Bob" Jones, 78, of Southaven, MS passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis. Bob grew up in Memphis and attended Humes School before moving to the Whitehaven area where he graduated from Whitehaven High School. He was a machinist by trade. During his career he worked for Milton Bowers Machine Shop, Lambs Machine...
Donna Rose Epstein Smith, 66, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at her Atoka home. Mrs. Smith enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and going to the Bartlett Senior Center. However, much of her time was given to volunteerism at St. Francis Bartlett Hospital, Covington Baptist Hospital, and the Bartlett Library. She worked as a Data entry clerk over 20 years at Film Transit....
Ruth R. Sneed, 87, of Eads, passed away on July 7, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Walter Sneed; son, John Sneed; daughters, Debbie Reed (Ray) and Kathy Kramer (Steve), as well as five grandchildren, Gabby Sneed, Bo Reed, Chris Reed, Michael Reed, and Justin Kramer. She was preceded in death by two sons, Churck Sneed...
Jimmie Rutherford, 88, of Southaven, MS went to be with the Lord Monday July 6, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Belinda (George) Glover and Sandra Dodd; granddaughter, Christy Dodd Smith; and great grandchildren, Collyn Harper Smith and Ryker Brady Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, William A. Rutherford; and granddaughter, Angela Gayle Dodd. A graveside...
James Mason Gilchrist left his earthly family July 5, 2015 to join his heavenly family. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Pannell Gilchrist, daughter Sandra Allen Shield, grandchildren Joseph and Heather Allen, great grandchildren Malachi and Madisyn Allen, Gryphon Thomas and Landon Innis. He also leaves his brother George (Dot) Gilchrist, brother in law Joseph (Clair) Pannell,...
Bonnie Lee Stevens was born to Floyd and Ruby Lockhart on August 2, 1933 in Augusta, AR. The Lord called her home July 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor John J. Stevens. They have three children, John (Darlene) Stevens of Mountain View, AR, James Stevens of Munford, TN and Anita (Donnie) Reedy of Cordova, TN;...
Bessie Martin, 94, passed away Saturday, July 4th, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Maxine Martin, and many other relatives and friends who loved her dearly. Family and friends will gather to share memories 9:30 - 10:45 am, Saturday followed by services at 11 am, at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 2016 Pendleton. Forest Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park,...
Glenn H. Griffin, Sr., 86, of Memphis, TN, died July 3, 2015. He was a retired Boatman's Mate First Class in the United States Navy. Mr. Griffin is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Maki; daughters, Debbie, Makiya; granddaughter, Amberjean; and his sister, Mary Frances Ellison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Willie Velma...
Charles V. Cavender (Junior), 92, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. Junior served three tours in World War II in the South Pacific. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. After being honorably discharged from the Army he moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he retired from the Ford Motor Company after 25 years of service....
J. Franklin Herman, 86, went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2015. He was born in Union City, TN and later moved to Memphis. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of Fischer Lime & Cement Co. and Fischer Steel Corp., where he retired after 40 years. He cherished his family and leaves behind Peggy, his wife of 60 years,...