James R. Baker, Jr., 68, of Memphis, TN died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his home. He was retired from Royal Furniture Co., where he was a CPA for 21 years, a member of Colonial Park United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife Gail; children, James Baker, III (Amy) of Arlington, TN;...
Frances Bryant Kitchens, 86, passed from this life at Desoto Health Care Center on August 28, 2012. She was born in New Albany, MS on November 13, 1935 to Lonnie and Cora Bryant. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lonnie Bryant and her sister Irva Nettles. She leaves a daughter, Ann Connors (Jimmy) and a grandson, Ray Connors....
KAYLA GRACE ANDREWS, 3, of Memphis, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2012. She gave us 3½ amazing years and changed our lives in ways we have yet to see. Please say a prayer for her older brother and her twin. This is going to be hard on all of us. But we know she waits for...
Elizabeth "Betty" Schmidt, 83, of Bartlett, passed away August 27 at home with her family. She was a member of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Schmidt was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Schmidt, and is survived by her three children, Robert Schmidt, Jr., Cheryl Stringfellow, Karen Patten; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be...
Mildred G. Bell, 81, of Horn Lake, MS, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at home. She was a homemaker and worked for the American Snuff Co., and was a past member of Highland Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin Bell and is survived by her daughters, Teanya Deaton of Athens, AL; Sherri Smith...
Helen Hayse McVay 83, of Memphis passed away Monday, August 27, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Lepanto, AR to Lawrence and Florence Hayse. Helen was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Doris Hayse, Hazel Hayse, and Velma Hayse; one brother, Mack Hayse; and a son, Norman Ray McVay who died Friday,...
Johnny H. Simmons, 65, of Germantown,TN, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2012. He had been in the pest control business for many years before opening his own business, Critter Ridder in 1982. Mr. Simmons was also a member of GMAPCA and the MPNA. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Nancy Simmons; four...
Robbie S. Rudder, age 83, of Memphis, passed away at the Tennessee State Veteran''s Home in Humboldt on August 27, 2012 due to complications of Lewy Body Disease. Robbie grew up in Ripley, Tennessee. He retired from McCormick Spice Company after 35 years in sales. He was proud to be a U.S Army Veteran serving during the Korean conflict. We...
Charles Michael Bevill, 60, of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, August 27, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl F. Bevill; mother Minnie Bevill; brother, Jerry Bevill; sister, Pat Higginbotham; stepson, Tim Daniel and two nephews. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2012 with services to follow at 11 at Forest Hill East...
Annelise Peters, died on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the age of 89. Originally from East Germany, she moved to Memphis, TN in 1952 and later became a citizen of the United States. For many years she was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She worked out of the home for the National Cotton Council as a seamstress and later...