Albert L. Knight
Jul 26, 2013
Hernando - Albert L. Knight, 80, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto. Mr. Knight retired from Iron Workers Local Union 167. He leaves his wife, Catherine "Katie" Knight, two children: James A. (Lynnette) Knight and Lisa K. (Loren) Ward, one sister, June Wray, nine grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday,...
Dorothy Mcgoff Quintrell
Jul 25, 2013
Dorothy McGoff Quintrell, 92, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 25, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Russell McGoff (Gail) and Earl McGoff (Barbara); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas McGoff; and her second husband, Oran Quintrell; and one son, Larry McGoff. She was a long- time member of...
James David Deming
Jul 24, 2013
JAMES DAVID DEMING, 40 years old, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Beloved son of Sharon (mother) and Vick McCrory (stepfather) and James (father) and Dianne Deming (stepmother); one son, Nicholas Deming and sister Jo; a sister, Shannon (Cary) Gough; stepsisters, Lisa (Jay) Hutchinson, Christy (Brad) McCollough; stepbrothers, Keith McCrory and Sonny (Karen) Fortner. Also a host of aunts, uncles,...
Janice Merrill Bishard
Jul 23, 2013
Texas, New Braunfels - Janice Merrill Bishard On July 23, 2013 the Lord counted his angels and found one missing. He looked down from heaven and called Janice Merrill Bishard home. Janice Merrill Bishard, 58, of New Braunfels, TX was born November 23, 1954 in Dyersburg, TN. She was preceded in passing by her mother and father, Lynn and William...
Winifred Dean Drane
Jul 22, 2013
Winifred Dean Drane, 84, of Memphis, TN died on Monday, July 22, 2013. A native of Texas, she was the daughter of Damon and Delphine Dean, formerly of Memphis. She was a musician for most of her life, playing percussion in the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra for many years. Winnie also sang in the Memphis...
Mary Parish (Jackson) Parish
Jul 21, 2013
Mary Prudence Jackson Parish, departed this life on July 21, 2013 in the comfort of her home. Prudy was born February 13, 1924 in Tupelo, MS and is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wilbur Ralph Parish. Her love for her family and church were unmatched. She leaves behind 6 children, Barbara Hicks (Benny), Julie Lakebrink, Jane Maclin (Jerry),...
Marie K. Shaw
Jul 21, 2013
Marie K. Shaw, 78, of Memphis, TN died Sunday, July 21, 2013. She was retired from Western Textiles. Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Hoyt Shaw, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her step-sons, Billy Shaw of Walnut, MS; B.L. Shaw of Tipplersville, MS; Johnnie Shaw of Fayetteville, NC and Steve Shaw of...
G. C. Collins
Jul 19, 2013
G.C. Collins, 94, of Cordova, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2013. He grew up in Marked Tree and Harrisburg, Arkansas. His father was a farmer and wanted him to be a farmer. However, after following behind a team of mules for many years, he decided to go to Memphis for more opportunity. During his lifetime,...