Betty J. Brown
Aug 23, 2026
Betty J. Brown, born on December 22, 1936, in Santa Anna, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2026, at Diversicare of Southaven, MS where she had been living with her daughter, Trudee.
Betty lived most of her life in Bryan, Texas, where she became a familiar and valued presence to many. For most of her career, she worked at the front...
Jilda Ann Giannopulos
Aug 22, 2026
Jilda Ann Giannopulos, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hernando, MS, on August 22, 2026. Born in North Carolina on September 10, 1952, Jilda lived a life marked by devotion to her family, hard work, and an enduring love for the simple joys of life.
Jilda was widely admired for her entrepreneurial spirit...
James Ray Brockman
Aug 21, 2026
James Ray Brockman, born on July 9, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. His journey through life was marked by dedication, kindness, and unwavering love for those closest to him.
James was the beloved son of the late Zane Brockman and Joyce Ross Slayton. From an early age, James...
Emery Faith Lewis
Aug 21, 2026
Emery Faith Lewis was born into this world and tenderly departed on August 21, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. Though her time with us was heartbreakingly brief, the impact of her presence and the love she inspired will be cherished by all who awaited her arrival.
Emery is the beloved daughter of Laicey Vogt and Damian Lewis. From...
Edward Darnell Dunlap
Aug 20, 2026
Edward Darnell Dunlap, affectionately known to many as Darnell, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 75. Born on February 9, 1951, in Hernando, Mississippi, Edward’s journey through life was marked by the warmth of his relationships, a steadfast work ethic, and a deep passion for sports and storytelling.
A proud graduate of Independence High...
Peggy Joyce McDaniel Cline
Aug 17, 2026
Peggy Joyce McDaniel Cline, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 11, 1937, in Coldwater, Mississippi, Peggy’s long and fruitful life touched all who knew her with warmth, resilience, and dedication.
Peggy was the treasured daughter of M.L Gordon and Aline Gordon. She grew up surrounded by a...
James M. "Mac" Payne Sr.
Aug 15, 2026
James M. “Mac” Payne Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home with his family on August 15, 2026. Born on July 3, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mac’s life spanned seventy-eight years, each filled with devotion to his loved ones and a deep passion for the things he cherished most.
A proud graduate of Whitehaven High...
Judy L. Holliman
Aug 14, 2026
Judy L. Holliman, beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home in the comforting presence of her family on August 14, 2026. Born on June 28, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, Judy’s life was marked by devotion to her loved ones, a generous spirit, and a passion for flowers that brought color and beauty to every...
Woodrow Nelson Telles Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
Woodrow Nelson Telles Jr. passed away on August 13, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on March 7, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, Woodrow lived a life marked by dedication, service, and craftsmanship.
Woodrow’s early years in Kansas City shaped the man he would become: resourceful, hardworking, and steadfastly committed to his family and community. Guided by...
Justin Bruce McAlaster
Aug 11, 2026
Justin Bruce McAlaster, known affectionately to many as Jess, passed away on August 11, 2026, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. Born on July 2, 1946, in Red Banks, California.
Justin served his country honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marines, embodying the values of integrity, courage, and sacrifice. After his time in the Marines,...
Lois Sowell Walker
Aug 9, 2026
Lois Sowell Walker, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at The Goldton in Southaven, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 5, 1931, in Coldwater, Mississippi, Lois lived a life marked by deep connection to her community, enduring faith, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Lois was the daughter of Fred and Willie...
Beckett Martin Hall
Aug 6, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Beckett Martin Hall, who passed on August 6, 2026, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. Though Beckett’s time with us was heartbreakingly brief, his presence left a lasting imprint on all who awaited his arrival with deep love and anticipation.
Beckett is lovingly remembered by his devoted parents, Jordan and Summer Hall,...
John Gary Jernigan
Aug 6, 2026
John Gary Jernigan lived a life defined by faith, integrity, humility, and quiet excellence. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, respected engineer, faithful Sunday School teacher, loyal friend, and a man whose character left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was admired for his intelligence, fairness, work ethic, and ability to solve problems with...
Glenn William Miller
Aug 3, 2026
Glenn William Miller, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on August 3, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. Born on March 9, 1964, in Cleveland, Mississippi, Glenn’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication to family, steadfast values, and an abiding love for the simple joys that brought him happiness.
Glenn's early years in Cleveland were...
Robert Alvin "Bob" Bailey
Aug 3, 2026
Robert Alvin “Bob” Bailey, born May 21, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on August 3, 2026. Known affectionately to many as “Bob,” he was a devoted family member, and steadfast friend to all who knew him.
Bob spent his career as a dedicated truck driver for Yellow Freight Corporation, where he earned the nickname “Gopher.” Through years of commitment and...
Gene Power Taylor
Aug 2, 2026
Gene Taylor, 83, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on February 3, 1943, Gene lived a life defined by faith, integrity, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family. A strong Christian man, he was a faithful member of Longview Point Baptist Church, where his quiet faith, humble...
Mamie Lucille Boling
Jul 30, 2026
Mamie Lucille Boling, born on March 6, 1936, in Desoto County, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, leaving behind a cherished legacy of love and devotion to family.
Lucille was the beloved daughter of Odis Sexton and Emma Pettit, whose influences shaped her gentle spirit and strong character. Throughout her life, she remained rooted in the values instilled by...
Brent Ellis Barnhart
Jul 30, 2026
There are some people whose presence simply makes life better. Brent Ellis Barnhart was one of those people. Brent passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on August 31, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Earl and Dorothy (Shelton) Barnhart. He spent his childhood in Nixa, Missouri before moving to Brandon, Mississippi, as a teenager....
Joel "Bubba" Maurice O'Bryant III
Jul 29, 2026
Joel "Bubba" Maurice O'Bryant III, known affectionately as Bubba, passed away peacefully at his home in Hernando on July 29, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on June 26, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of the late Christine O'Bryant and Joel Maurice "Buddy" O'Bryant II.
Bubba dedicated his professional life to work as a mechanic, a...
Charles Michael St. John
Jul 29, 2026
Charles Michael St. John, 64, fondly known to many as Mike, passed away at his home in Southaven, Mississippi, on July 29, 2026. Born September 5, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mike’s life stretched across six and a half memorable decades, marked by steadfast dedication to family, work, and the quiet joys that brought him peace.
A proud graduate of Southaven High...