Lois Elaine Gilbert Brakefield, 85, passed away on October 9, 2026, at Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab.
Born on February 6, 1941 in Greenleaf, Mississippi, Lois lived a life marked by devotion, resilience, faith, and deep love for both family and community. She graduated from Horn Lake High School in 1958, and after graduation married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Gilbert. Their...
Mark Arthur Hansen, born May 2, 1944, in Eureka, California, passed away on October 9, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Mark lived a life shaped by hard work, devotion to family, and the simple things that brought him joy. He graduated from Corona High School in Corona, California, and went on to build a long career in construction....
Jamie Whitworth Jones, of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away on October 9, 2026, at her home in Hernando. She was born on March 3, 1943, in Houston, Mississippi.
Jamie grew up in Calhoun City, Mississippi, where her warmth, talent, and spirit were recognized early. During her high school years, she received many honors, including president of her senior class, Miss Calhoun City...
Arnoult Dale Rutledge, known to many simply as Dale, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on May 4, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by hard work, music, and a deep love for the people around him.
For most of his career, Dale worked in construction and as...
Kenneth Lyn Napper, 64, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on November 22, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. Kenneth loved having conversations about the Bible, sharing Jesus Christ with others, and discipling men through Overcoming Abuse God’s Way, where he faithfully served as Men’s Director.
Kenneth built a working life as a...
Jesse Allen Hudson, of Independence, Mississippi, passed away on September 26, 2026, after a car accident. He was born on October 3, 1994, in Southaven, and in his 31 years, he built a life marked by steady work and the simple joy of staying busy with the things he loved.
Jesse was a graduate of Independence High School, Class of 2013,...
Chandler Thomas Magee, lovingly known as “Chan Man,” passed away on September 24, 2026, after a motorcycle accident. Born on September 24, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee, Chandler lived a life marked by devotion to the people he loved and enthusiasm for the things that brought him joy.
Chandler graduated from Southaven High School with the Class of 2018. He went on...
Mildred Looney Bartlett, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away on September 21, 2026, at Foothills Transitional Care. She was born on January 18, 1928, in Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Mildred was a 1946 graduate of Horn Lake High School and later earned her associate degree from Northwest Community College, reflecting a steady commitment to learning and personal growth. In her working years, she...
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...