Rodney Clay Hollingsworth Sr., lovingly known as “Big Rod,” passed away at his home in Nesbit, Mississippi on September 20, 2026. He was born in Houston, Mississippi on July 11, 1951.
Rodney built a life marked by hard work, skill, and pride in what he did. He attended Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and went on to work as a...
Cornelia Irene Morris, known to many as Irene, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi, at the home of her nephew, Dan Hendrix. She was born on May 2, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Irene will be remembered for the quiet beauty she brought to everyday life. A graduate of Germantown High School, she devoted most of her life to...
Thomas Howard Harrison, 87, known to many as Howard, passed away on September 18, 2026, at his home in Greenleaf, Mississippi. He was born on July 3, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by service, steady character, and deep appreciation for the people and places he loved.
Howard graduated from Memphis Tech High School in Memphis, Tennessee and...
Carl Randolph Sullivan Sr., 73, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on September 15, 2026, at his home in Greenleaf. He was born on September 4, 1953, in Hernando, Mississippi, and will be remembered as a man of deep kindness, generous spirit, and unwavering love for his family and community.
Randy was a retired truck driver who spent his working years...
Dora Mae Hellums, born Dora Mae Wages, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Crittenden County, Arkansas. She was born on July 25, 1943, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and lived a life centered on love, family, and quiet strength.
Dora was a homemaker who devoted herself to caring for her family. She loved her family first, always, and...
Donna Kay Harper, 74, passed away on September 11, 2026, at her home in Hernando, Mississippi. Born on August 18, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, Donna will be remembered as a woman of warmth, intelligence, and quiet devotion to the people and pursuits she loved.
Donna graduated from Horn Lake High School and went on to earn her Associate Degree from Northwest...
Joane Avent Lee, born October 24, 1936, in Vance, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026.
A woman of deep devotion and steady care, Joane built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. She graduated from Clarksdale High School with the class of 1955 and, after finishing business school, worked in Memphis at the Cotton Exchange. She...
George Wayne Waldrop, 73, of Byhalia, Mississippi, passed away on September 6, 2026, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on December 31, 1952, in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
George graduated from Pontotoc High School and went on to build a life shaped by creativity, music, and independent work. He was a self-employed stained glass artist and business owner, sharing...
Steven Keith Owens, known to many as Keith, passed away on September 5, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1974, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Keith built a life marked by service, dedication, and determination. He graduated from Wingfield High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi. He...
Patricia Mae Phipps Walthall was born on May 1, 1941, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Mabel Phipps. She came to a saving knowledge of the Lord as a child in VBS. She met her husband, James Robert Walthall, while they were attending Mid-South Bible College in Memphis, Tennessee. They married on January 22, 1965.
She was actively involved with Child...
Gina Arlene Peeler, 59, passed away on September 5, 2026, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born on September 27, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Gina graduated from Southaven High School and carried a creative spirit throughout her life. She loved being a fashion designer and found joy in expressing herself through style and creativity. She also enjoyed arts...
Christine Bishop Kogler, lovingly known as Chris, was born on December 11, 1941, in Randolph, Mississippi. She passed away on September 5, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi.
Chris will be remembered for the warmth she brought to those around her and for the simple joys that helped shape her life. She spent most of her career as an...
My son, when I held you I knew what it was to lose. I knew in that moment, that I had experienced the deepest pain possible. I named you: Theowulv Dalj Loregard Pieper, 'God's wolf, the dark and light jester, guardian of the story, player of pipes'. You were loved beyond comprehension or description. Your mother and I will ache...
Mattie Faye Huff, known to many as Faye, passed away on September 2, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. She was born on December 18, 1958, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Faye will be remembered as a homemaker who devoted herself to caring for those around her. She also worked as a CNA in the past, a role that reflected her...
Joshua Lawrence Fryer, 21, known to many as Josh, passed away on September 1, 2026, after a car accident. He was born on August 19, 2005, in Mobile, Alabama.
Josh was a graduate of Hernando High School, Class of 2023. He went on to work in the warehouse at Union Auto Parts in Memphis, Tennessee. He will be remembered as a...
In Loving Memory of Sharon Rose Brown
Sharon Rose Brown 70, of Memphis TN, went home to heaven on September 1, 2026, to be reunited with her beloved husband of 47 years, Gary F. Brown—her soulmate and the love of her life.
Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend whose family meant everything to her. Her love extended beyond her...
Michael Wayne Swatek, known to many as Mike, passed away on August 29, 2026, at his home in Byhalia, Mississippi. He was born on March 15, 1950, in Selma, Alabama. His life was marked by hard work, service to his country, and a deep love for horses.
Mike worked as a self-employed journeyman truck driver and also installed gutters for the...
Odie B. Turner Jr. and Peggy Lou Turner went home to be with their Lord on August 28, 2026, following an unexpected accident. The couple, who wed on July 11, 1964, shared 63 years together.
Odie was born on May 5, 1941, in Kenton, Tennessee and was preceded in death by his father, Odie B. Turner Sr., and his mother, Johnnie...
Nora Theresa Gorman Woods passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on April 8, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee, Nora will be remembered with love for the care she gave to others, the joy she found in the things she loved, and the deep devotion she had for her family.
Nora was a retired certified nursing assistant,...
Donald Glenn Gibbs, affectionately known as Donnie, passed away on August 24, 2026, in Groves, Texas, where he had been living with his daughter, Cynthia. He was born on December 24, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Donnie built a life marked by hard work and familiar pleasures. He was a retired transmission builder for Johnson Transmission in Memphis, Tennessee, a career that...