John Louis Sullivan
Oct 31, 2014
John Louis Sullivan, Sr., 72, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 in Memphis, TN. He is survived by two sons, Louis, Jr.( Beverly); James(Kathy); two brothers, Jack Sullivan; Billy Sullivan; one sister, Shirley; five grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. John was a member of First Faith Baptist Church, Sardis. The family will receive friends, 12-2 pm, Monday followed by services at...
Shirley Elizabeth Melton
Oct 31, 2014
Southaven - Shirley Elizabeth Melton, 70, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. She was a homemaker, member of Hernando United Methodist Church, involved in Reach to Recovery, Southaven Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, and Coordinator for the Southaven Springfest and State Barbeque Championship. Mrs. Melton is survived by her husband of 51 years,...
Richard James
Oct 29, 2014
Nesbit Richard James, Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Baptist Desoto. He was a man of honor, integrity and kindness. Mr. James retired from the Memphis Fire Department, Station 40, after 30 years of service and also served our country in the U.S. Army. Mr. James was preceded in death by his Dallin'' Joann James and is...
Winifred Ray "Erlene" Lucas
Oct 27, 2014
Winifred "Erlene" Ray Lucas, 86, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2014. She was the daughter of Jeptha Walker Ray and Winifred Nation Ray of Coldwater, MS. She is survived by three children; Linda M. Prindle of Memphis; Leonard Ray Lucas of Magnolia, TX and Sandra L. Harmon of Germantown, TN. She also leaves six grandchildren, and...
Irene B. Boler
Oct 27, 2014
Irene Boler, 89, retired from Austin Hennon Book Bindery, died October 27, 2014. Visitation from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 30, with burial to follow, all at Forest Hill Funeral Home South. Mrs. Boler was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; daughter, Elaine; brother, Lois; mother, Zadie Nowell; and father, Hayes Burchfield. She leaves...
James Harrison Acklin
Oct 24, 2014
James "Jim" Acklin passed from this life into the next on October 24, 2014, at the age of 88. After retiring from a 27 year career at Krispy Kreme, Jim loved being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. A devoted husband of 56 years, he leaves his loving wife, Carolyn; his son David Acklin, wife Gena; 2 daughters...
Clarence Hudson Grisham
Oct 24, 2014
Clarence Hudson Grisham, 84 passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 in Jackson, TN. Mr. Grisham was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired after 42 years from Layne-Bowler Company in Memphis. Hudson is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Christine Grisham; two sons:...
Morgan Glen Savell
Oct 23, 2014
Morgan "Glen" Savell ,85, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Highlands of Memphis. Mr. Savell retired prior to the computer age as a typewriter repair.man. He served his country in the United States Army, fighting in the Korean War. He received many medals for his service. Glen leaves 2 daughters: Glenda Savell West (Charles), Gina Marie Savell and...
James C. Martin
Oct 23, 2014
James C. Martin, Sr., 85, was born September 6, 1929 and died October 23, 2014. Mr. Martin grew up in Tupelo, MS where he met his wife of 60 years, Ida Mae Martin. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in the Korean War. Mr. and Mrs. Martin moved to Memphis, TN, where he worked as a Memphis...
Bobby Lee Green
Oct 21, 2014
Bobby Lee Green, Sr., 78, of Independence, MS, and formerly of Memphis, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2014. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and an avid fisherman and hunter. Mr. Green was preceded in death by his son, Little Bobby Green, Jr. He is survived by three daughters, Maurica Needham (Dennis), Jennifer...