Ronald Lynn Gordon
Jun 18, 2026
Ronald Lynn Gordon 69, of Memphis, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Memphis, Ronald lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and an unwavering love for others. He was a dedicated painter for over 40 years.
His greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted husband to his late wife, Vicky Gordon, and a...
Bruce Hayden Hale, Jr.
Jun 17, 2026
Bruce H. Hale, Jr., born May 31, 1931 in Memphis as the only child of Bruce and Mattie Hale, Bruce attended Capleville Elementary and Whitehaven High School. Afterwards, he began working for his dad in the air and refrigeration business at Hale and Manning. You could also frequently find him racing stock cars at Riverside Speedway in West Memphis. He...
Marian Eliot Holt Proctor
Jun 17, 2026
Marian Eliot Holt Proctor, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her children.
Born on April 16, 1938, Marian was the daughter of the late Bently Holt and Cora Alma Copeland Holt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy “Harold” Proctor, her son-in-law, Teddy Looney, and her siblings.
A faithful member...
Celestia B. Trumbo
Jun 15, 2026
Celestia Bivyette Trumbo, 88, passed away on Monday, June 15 2026. She was a retired License Practical Nurse. During her nursing career she worked for hospitals and homes as a private duty nurse. Her favorite pastime was working in her yard.
Ms. Trumbo was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Trumbo, her parents; William H. and Bivyette E. Hawkins;...
Joseph William Schmittou, Jr.
Jun 15, 2026
Joseph William Schmittou, Jr., age 66, of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.
Born on January 29, 1960, Joseph was the son of Joseph William Schmittou Sr and Annice Etheleen Schmittou. He spent his life as a devoted father, family man, and friend, known by those close to him for his kindness, determination, and helpfulness.
Joseph was a man...
Michael Wayne Roberts
Jun 11, 2026
Michael Wayne Roberts, affectionately known as “Mike” and “Mustard,” passed away peacefully at his home in Lebanon, Kentucky, on June 11, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born on December 27, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mike was the son of Joy Lynne Wilfong Roberts and the late William Roland Roberts Sr. He never met a stranger and rarely passed up an...
Kenneth Ray Wallace
Jun 11, 2026
Kenneth Ray Wallace entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 11, 2026, at the age of 75.
Ken was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, where he lived until the age of 30 before moving to Dallas, Texas. He spent more than 30 years in Dallas, where he worked for Metro PCS until his retirement. Following retirement, he...
Bessie Dees Havens
Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, 2026 Bessie D. Havens passed away quietly at Wesley Meadows Retirement Community in Hernando, MS. Bessie was born on March 25, 1931 in Enid, MS. The eldest daughter of ten children, she was always busy helping with younger siblings, working in the fields, and going to school.
Bessie was a devoted mother and Memaw to her six children,...
Billy Dee McPhail
Jun 10, 2026
Billy Dee McPhail, 94, of Memphis, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his sister Betty Jo Santucci (née McPhail); his beloved wife of 43 years, Linda Sue McPhail (née Hodge); his children, James McPhail (Cindy) of Oxford, Mississippi; Lisa McPhail Ellis (Tim) of Batesville,...
Joan W. Carroll
Jun 7, 2026
Joan Willingham Carroll, age 86 of Bowling Green, Kentucky passed away on June 07, 2026.
She was born on July 12,1939 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Bill and Louise Willingham.
Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, David Carroll; and sister, Audrey Porter.
She is survived by her son, Mike Carroll of Bowling Green, Kentucky; sister, Dale...