Obituary Listing

May 30, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.  Deborah Ann Morrison, 68, was surrounded by her loving family and friends as she passed from her well-lived life on May 30, 2024.  She was born in Memphis, Tennessee September 2, 1955 to Francis Eugene (Gene) and Maudine Frances McKinna....

May 27, 2024

Janie Louise Smith, 74, passed away May 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born July 1, 1949 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late John Boone and Charlotte Louise Tuck Lassiter. She was united in marriage with the late Dennis Eugene Smith July 5, 1968. She was preceded in death by her husband; her...

May 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Julie Lynn Smit, With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished wife, devoted mother, adored grandmother and great-grandmother, Julie. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born March 15, 1958, Julie embraced life with a rare zest, touching the...

May 15, 2024

CONNIE HOWARD BURR, was born June 15, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee to Harry and Gertrude Floyd Howard.  She was a professional secretary.   She dedicated forty-five years of her life to her profession. Connie loved to celebrate life.  It was not unusual for her to travel with her "besties" to hear their favorite band, the Memphis Funk and Horns perform.  ...

May 8, 2024

MICHELLE LEE O'NEAL REED, 52, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness May 8, 2024.  She was born August 14, 1970 in Memphis, Tennessee to Betty Owen and James Cox.  In addition to her parents, Michelle is preceded in death by her siblings, Angie Benson, Shane Cox, Gary Cox and Kayla Cox.  Michelle was co-owner of...

May 7, 2024

Michael Terrance McMahon "Mike" passed away May 7, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 15,1944 to Richard C. and Emily Kuehn McMahon.  Mike was a painter by profession but he loved the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Jeanne. He is survived by his children Kenneth...

Apr 24, 2024

Riki Linda Sutton McElroy, 73, left this world suddenly last week. She was born on August 1,1950 to Nell Jane Renshaw Sutton and Lewis E. Sutton. She leaves behind her husband Jack McElroy, brother Michael Lewis Sutton, nephews Brian Lewis and Christopher Michael Sutton, Chris's wife Amanda and their children Abbey, Andrew and Michael and cousins Valerie Steel and...

Apr 14, 2024

Eric Glenn Lyles, known affectionately as "E", "Uncle E", "Paw Paw", and "Unk", passed away on April 14. 2024, in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on January 13, 1954 in Memphis Tennessee. Eric, age 70, was a beloved family man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

Eric was a true hippie, a lover, a fighter,...

Apr 13, 2024

Maximiliana Camp, lovingly known as Maxi, peacefully passed on April 13, 2024, surrounded by family in Memphis, TN, at the age of 90. She was born on March 28, 1934, in Freising, Germany. Maxi was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cherished spending time with her family.

Maxi has a passion for bingo, watching...

Apr 6, 2024

Karen Jacobson Austin Sampson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister passed away April 6, 2024.  Karen was born February 28, 1956, in Jacksonville Florida to Mary and Gerald Jacobson. Her father was in the Navy so her life, along with her siblings, was a constant adventure, moving to new ports, new friends and a lifetime of memories. Karen had a...

Apr 3, 2024

John "Bryan" Stayton, 50, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born August 1, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Stayton. He is survived by two children, Blake Stayton (Kylee) of Knoxville, TN and Kaylan Stayton of Portland, Oregon, his mother, Brenda Stayton, step-father Leslie Mosley, brother...

Mar 25, 2024

PAUL "CHRONIS" MICHAEL PITTAS, 85, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away March 25, 2024,surrounded by family. He was born November 25, 1938 in Athens, Greece to Michalis and Ekaterini Pittas. He was the youngest of five children. Paul was a Green Beret in the Army in Greece before coming to the United States in 1967. He began his career in...

Mar 24, 2024

PATRICIA "PAT" UNSWORTH NELSON, 81, passed away  March 24, 2024.  She was born September 27, 1942 in Memphis to Eddie and Alma Unsworth.  She devoted her life to caring for others as a surgical nurse.  Her  interests included, gardening, shopping,  baking bread,  and carrot cake.  She loved sharing her creations with her family and co-workers.  In addition to her...

Mar 17, 2024

God granted us an angel by the name of Ashton Cooper James Hill, March 17, 2024.  Ashton experienced being held in his mother's, and grandmother's arms and being told he was loved. Too precious for this earth, Jesus welcomed him back to Heaven only six hours after his arrival. Ashton was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Louis Grider;...

Mar 15, 2024

Nancy Carroll Haynie, beloved mother of Debra Burnette, Gina Whitaker, and Richard (w/ wife Candice) Whitaker, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the age of 80.

She was born in 1943, in Roswell, NM, to Roy Jefferson Carroll and Dorothy Grace Morrison. She grew up in Albuquerque where she lived with her family until...

Mar 1, 2024

Donna Bennett,74 of Eads,Tennessee passed away at her home March 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 8,1950 in Memphis, Tennessee to Conway and Beulah Pinner.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Donny Bennett; her brothers Cleadus Pinner (Willodean) and Derrick Smith; her sister Patricia Meyer and many nieces...

Feb 24, 2024

Michael Edward "Mike" Cheslock, 74, passed away on February 24, 2024, at his home in Memphis, TN. He took his last breath with dignity and peace, with the ones he loved beside him.

In his early years of high school, Mike ran track and played football at Kingsbury High School. He broke several Tennessee state records in...

Feb 20, 2024

CAROL HORGROW MORANT was born July 15, 1972, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert and Myrtis Horgrow. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her oldest son Johnny L. Beverly III, her brother Carl, and favorite brother-in-law, Alvarez. Carol leaves in her passing, her husband of twenty-three years, John P. Morant, her son Graysen Morant,...

Feb 19, 2024

Stephen Marrast, 65, was born May 16, 1958 in Trinidad Tobago to Yvonne Anastasia O'Laughlin Marrast and Stephen Alfred Marrast. He passed on February 19, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Marrast. He is survived by his daughter, Michele Marrast and his son, Gavin Marrast; his granddaughters, Kaliya,...

Feb 19, 2024

A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Betty Anne McCutchon Richarde, 85, passed away in the wee hours of the morning on February 19, 2024.

Born in Beaumont, TX on July 11, 1938, Betty, affectionately known as Betty Anne to her family, spent much of her early life moving from place to place, and she would often recount...