Obituary Listing

Dec 5, 2024

Brenda Kay Gentry went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on December 5, 2024.  She was born in Michigan in the middle of World War II, on October 4, 1942, and she often told stories of her parents moving north from Tennessee during the Great Depression to find work.  Brenda was predeceased by her husband of...

Dec 4, 2024

Patricia M. Foster, 96, peacefully passed away at home on December 4, 2024, after a short illness. Patricia Frances Murphy was born in Ontario, Canada on October 10, 1928, to Ernest Joseph Murphy and Alleyne Alexander Murphy. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where she and her brother, Joseph Kelly Murphy were raised. Though she...

Dec 2, 2024

Helen Reyes Dela Cruz Wilson-Foropouls, aged 66, passed away peacefully on Monday,December 2, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee surrounded by her daughter, son and son-in-law. She was born on December 3, 1957 in Saipan, MP to Alfonso Salas Torres Dela Cruz and Maria Reyes Dela Cruz and was one of twelve children. In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 26, 2024

Carole June Risner, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on December 30, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, Carole was known for her vibrant style, kindness, generosity, and always carrying a pep in her step that brightened the lives of those around her.  Carole was preceded in death...

Nov 25, 2024

ANTONETTA CARMELA (ANN) MAIORANO BALDWIN was born in Boston, Massachusetts September 18, 1924, and entered eternal rest with the Lord, November 25, 2024.  She resided in Boston until her late teens.  She moved from Providence, Rhode Island where she met and married Howard Wesley Baldwin.  They moved to Ohio for Howard to continue his education. While living there, their...

Nov 19, 2024

John Thomas "Buddy" Lavelle Jr, 71, of Bartlett, TN passed away peacefully at his home on November19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11,1953 in Memphis, Tennessee to John Thomas (Jack) Lavelle, Sr and Mary Virginia Cleveland Lavelle who both proceeded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa...

Nov 18, 2024

David Han, 75, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024.  He was born in Shanghai, China November 30, 1948.  He was a cherished husband, devoted father, loving grandfather and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father, Yongxian Han and his mother, Suzhen Yan. David was a family man and his family was his world.  He...

Nov 12, 2024

Josephine "Jo" Schumm Shoptaw, 87, passed away peacefully November 12, 2024, in Gallatin, Tennessee. Born September 1, 1937, in Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England, Jo was a cherished wife, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who leaves behind a rich legacy of love, faith, and resilience. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Schumm, her mother, Margaret Schumm, her...

Nov 5, 2024

Andrew A Yoder, age 84, Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown.  Andy was born January 22, 1940 in Lumberton, Pearl River County, Mississippi.  He was the seventh of fourteen children born to the late Andrew M and Emma N (Schrock) Yoder (Ohio/Kansas).

Andy was a hardworking and service-oriented...

Oct 28, 2024

JUDIE FITE KING, 83, died Monday, October 28, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.   She was born November 16, 1940 in Rossville, Tennessee to Annie Mattie War and Homer Cole Fite.  She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Richard King; her children, Kathryn Aldridge, Kimberly Parsley (James), Richard "Rich" King, Jr. (Cindy), and Ryan King; and...

Oct 22, 2024

After a short but fierce battle, John Fryman succumbed to cancer Tuesday, October 22, 2024, with his beloved daughter Mary Laura, the apple of his eye, holding his hand as he took his last breath. He was born January 8, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Rolla E. and V. Louise Fryman. John was the eldest of three children. He...

Oct 9, 2024

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Sep 22, 2024

Ernest L. "Ernie" Moore, Jr. passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born May 13, 1954 in Paris, Tennessee and was lovingly adopted as an infant by Lois and Ernest L. Moore, Sr. He had lived in Memphis since 1964.  After graduation from Woodale High School he served in the...

Sep 21, 2024

GREGORY (HONKYTONK) ALAN LEHMKUHL, 76, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family September  21, 2024.  He was born May 9, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his companion of nineteen years, Patricia Lynn Pierce who, on occasion would keep him company on some of his long hauls, and...

Sep 17, 2024

Laura Mae Harris Cecil, 86, of Arlington, TN. died September 17, 2024 at her home. She was born in Moscow, TN. July 20, 1938 to Dempsey Steven Harris and Allie Mae Vaughn Harris. Laura was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Richard Cecil, Sr.; her daughter Lori Brown; her three brothers Carmack Harris, Feemster Harris...

Sep 15, 2024

Natalie Leona Raniszewski passed away September 15, 2024. She was born January 9, 1950 in Chicago Illinois to Peter and Katherine Demchuk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, John, Peter, and Roman Demchuk. Natalie enjoyed a career in accounts payable in the healthcare industry where she had many friends who became like...

Sep 11, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Terry Edward Davis announces his passing on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 70.  Terry was born March 9, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee to James Marshall and Elizabeth Spicer Davis. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Jeanette, his sons Michael (Tori) Davis, and Nathan Davis, and...

Sep 9, 2024

BERTA K. BETHANY, 82, affectionately known as "Mama K", passed away September 24, 2024. She was born October 29, 1941 in Truman, Arkansas to Lionel and Margaret Pinkston. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Penny J. Baker and her daughter Emily M. Bethany. Berta "Mama K" was a wonderful and...

Sep 8, 2024

Bobbie Ann Traller, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devout Christian, passed away September 8, 2024, at the age of 76. Born September 21, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bobbie Jean Herron and Troy Clifton Yarbrough.   Bobbie Ann was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Steve and Bill Yarbrough, her sister Paula Case, and her son Paul Bailey.  ...

Aug 31, 2024

Robert Alan Osborne born at St. Joseph's hospital in Memphis, Tennessee September 1, 1942.  He died August 31, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital after an extended illness of heart disease.  He was an employee of Smith and Nephew-ENT in Bartlett for sixteen years but began working for them at Brooks Road in Memphis.  He also worked at the Hunter...