Theo M. Lantrip
Jun 6, 2013
Theo Lantrip, 91, of Memphis passed away on June 6, 2013 at his home. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Lotus Lantrip: a daughter, Peggy Hanna of Madison, AL and son, Frankie Lantrip (Jeannie) of Southaven, 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Forest Hill South. Funeral...
Willodean Abernathy
Jun 6, 2013
WILLODEAN ABERNATHY, 89, died June 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Sam Abernathy. Also preceding her are her daughter, Patricia Michael, grandson, Michael Farris, and sisters, Carlene Lee and Mozelle Ramsey. She leaves her daughter, Sandra Leach; sons, Larry (Sharon) and Jim (Ginger) Abernathy; sister, Mildred Wade; and brother, Eldon Chapel. Her legacy...
Vina Aileen Mowell
Jun 3, 2013
Vina Aileen Mowell, 93, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, surrounded by her family. The widow of Densie D. Mowell, she is survived by four children, Michael Hartline (Janice); Kathleen Scott (Gary); Gerald Mowell; Leslie Mowell; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Billie Kramer. She was preceded in death by her son, Elwin Quinn Hartline. The family will receive...
Mary Kathleen "Kitty" Baker
Jun 3, 2013
Kitty Baker, 49, of Millington, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on June 3, 2013. The love of her life was her children, grandchildren, her music and photography. Kitty is survived by her two daughters, Meghan Baker of Charlotte, NC, Caitlin Baker of Millington, TN; her parents, John & Patti Vernor of Cordova; two sisters, Holly Oliver of Bartlett,...
Carl Edward "Eddy" Sommer
Jun 3, 2013
Southaven - CARL EDWARD "Eddy" SOMMER. Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 15 at Getwell Road United Methodist Church in Southaven. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. and a reception immediately following. He was born on November 29, 1960 in Mesa, AZ and died June 3 at home of natural causes. He is preceded...
Evelyn Laverne Sweitzer
Jun 1, 2013
Evelyn Laverne Sweitzer, 79, of Memphis, TN, died Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was a homemaker and a member of Range Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Sweitzer is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert W. Sweitzer; daughters, Joyce Neagle (Ronald) of Millington, TN and Gail Smith of Memphis, TN; son, David Sweitzer of Memphis, TN, and grandchildren, Jessica and...
Nancy Gay Smith Blair
May 31, 2013
Nancy Gay Smith Blair passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years old on May 31, 2013, with her two daughters by her side. Nancy was born in Coxville, Tennessee, to Geraldine and Jim Smith but later moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where she attended Bellevue Jr. High and Central High School. She was a cheerleader at both schools and...
Elbert J. Turpen
May 30, 2013
ELBERT JAMES TURPEN, 82, of Memphis, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He was a member of Church of Christ, and retired from Gordon''s Transports. He started several successful business ventures that were a source of great pride. Mr Turpen was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Turpen, his parents and all of his...
William Lynn Bendall
May 29, 2013
William Lynn Bendall, 84, of Memphis, TN, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He retired from International Harvester after 36 years of service. Mr. Bendall graduated from Treadwell High School and joined the Air Force. He served during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged from the Air Force with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Bendall was a member of...