Narciso Alvarez, age 89, died August 27, 2024. Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, Tel. (901) 379-0861. Read more

We are so sad to announce the passing of our beloved John Scott Austin on August 20, 2024. After a nine month illness. Scott was born in Hattiesburg, MS on June 27, 1962. Was raised most of his childhood in Birmingham, AL. In 1980 he graduated from Mandeville High School in… Read more

Johnny Ray "John" Beville, age 62, of Cordova, Tennessee, died on August 19, 2024, at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee from injuries sustained in a car accident. Johnny was born on December 22, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 27… Read more

The Hon. Joyce Cassandra Broffitt was born on September 20, 1955, in Covington Tennessee. She departed this life on August 23, 2024, and was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Broffitt and her brothers James Kenneth Broffitt and Howard Natali Sanford. Joyce leaves to… Read more

LaToya Ann Cannon, 39 passed August 13, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation, Friday, August 23, 2024 from 4 until 6 p. m. at Joe Ford Funeral Home 1616 Winchester Road, 38116. Funeral services, Saturday August 24, 2024, 10 a. m. at First Baptist Church Bartlett, 2795 Shelby… Read more

Arister Earl Carter 78 passed August 24, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. Joe Ford Funeral Home has charge. Read more

Deborah Ann Irby Dafferner (Debbie), 69, of Germantown, TN passed from death to life eternal on August 21, 2024, surrounded by her family whom she loved to the end. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, faithful sister, and friend to many. Debbie was born to… Read more

Imogene Falls Erb passed away on August 24, 2024. Imogene was born in Memphis on February 24, 1926, to Edward and Margaret Falls. She attended Lausanne School and graduated from Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA. There, Imogene devoted her time to all things equestrian-a lifelong… Read more

Aquileo "Akileo" Rivas Escobar, 36, passed August 17, 2024. Aquileo was a beloved father, son, and brother who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. His kindness and love will always be remembered. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a visitation on Saturday… Read more

Jackie Kay Floyd, 72, of Covington, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium has charge of arrangements. High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium 3788 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 Read more

Frances L. Franklin (Frankie) was born March 5, 1963, in Columbus, MS to Frances C. Franklin and Virginia Franklin. He departed this life on July 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Frances was an active member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church under the spiritual leadership of Rev.… Read more

Jaime Hector Godinez Trigueros, age 27, died August 24, 2024. Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, Tel. (901) 379-0861. Read more

Devane Douglas Gordon Jr., age 96, of Eads, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1928 to Devane and Audie Lee Gordon in Pickens, Mississippi. In addition to his parent, he is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Middleton… Read more

Jack Donald Hale, loving father and husband, passed at home in Kingston Springs, Tennessee, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at age 97. Jack was born May 12, 1927, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late John D. "J.D." Hale and Bertha Winfrey "Birdie" Cartledge of Scott, Mississippi. In… Read more

Andrea Nicole Harden, born November 18, 1985, passed away on May 16, 2024, after a 2½ year battle with triple-negative breast cancer. Andrea found her purpose and professional calling when she started working at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2012. She devoted herself… Read more

LtCol Lawrence Lee Hollie, USAF Retired, passed away on 11 August 2024 due to complications from Parkinson's disease and a broken heart from the recent loss of his beloved wife of 55 years, Gloria Hollie. He was also preceded in death by his parents Luther and Irma Hollie, 11… Read more

Patrice Hughes, age 47, died August 20, 2024 VISITATION Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Brown Baptist Church 980 Stateline Rd East Southaven, MS 38671 SERVICE Saturday, September 7, 2024 Brown Baptist Church 980 Stateline Rd East Southaven, MS 38671 Cemetery… Read more

Joann Jackson, 70, died August 23, 2024. Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861 Read more

William "Bill" Cobb Johns, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, August 23rd. He was born in Union City, Tennessee, to Caswell Cobb and Florence English Johns. Bill moved to Memphis when he was 8 years old and graduated from White Station High School in… Read more

Floya Nell Lowe, age 80, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born February 22, 1944 in Huntsville, Alabama, to Floyd and Nellie Armstrong. She graduated from Kingsbury High School and attended Memphis State (University of Memphis). She retired… Read more

Terry Gene McGan, passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on June 12, 1957, he was a lifelong resident of Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Memphis Tech High School, where he met the love of his life, Pam Dunlap. They married on July 2, 1977, and shared 47 beautiful… Read more

Sean Douglass McGaughey, 46, died August 20 in Collierville, Tennessee. Sean was born September 27, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up in Germantown and graduated from Germantown High School in 1995. He attended the University of Memphis. Sean faced difficult challenges… Read more

Juana Melendez, age 43, died August 25, 2024. Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, Tel. (901) 379-0861. Read more

Marc Albert Miller On Wednesday, August 21st , Marc passed away suddenly. Marc brought joy into this world for 68 years leaving behind his loving wife Cindy. As everyone that knew Marc would agree, Marc was larger than life. He had a booming voice, huge heart, and a personality… Read more

Mary Jane Newbill, born on September 10, 1964, passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 59, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the beloved daughter of Richard Newbill Jr and Gail Newbill. She is survived by her devoted children, Richard Newbill III and Marissa Summers… Read more

Margaret Ethel Ridley Oct 06, 1931 - Aug 21, 2024 Margaret grew up in Brighton, England. In her early twenties, while on holiday in Austria, she was swept off her feet by a handsome American soldier who, after a brief, long distance courtship, became her life's companion. After… Read more

Evelyn C. Rogers, 87, resident of Germantown, Tennessee departed this life on August 25, 2024 from complications of dementia at The Summit of Germantown. A visitation for Mrs. Rogers will be from 10 to 11 A.M. Friday, August 31, 2024 at Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Funeral… Read more

Marlon Shelton, 61 passed August 13, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation, Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 12 until 1 p. m at Joe Ford Funeral Home 1616 Winchester Road, 38116. Graveside services, 1:30 p.m. at Brown Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 980 Stateline Road East,… Read more

Shekila Sively, age 26, died August 20, 2024 VISITATION Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Brown Baptist Church 980 Stateline Rd East Southaven, MS 38671 SERVICE Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:00 AM Brown Baptist Church 980 Stateline Rd East Southaven, MS 38671… Read more

Mrs. Judy "Diane" Sneed (Nana), 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in McKinney, TX surrounded by her family. Diane was born on August 26, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee to Jannie Girlene Kirby and Rev. Enlow Franklin Kirby, who preceded her in death. She grew up in Memphis… Read more

Paul E. Specht, 94, died August 23, 2024. Paul is survived by his son Daniel L. Specht (Linda) of Bartlett, TN; daughter Sherrie S. Baskin (Terry) of Mason, TN; brother Norm Specht of Millington, TN; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren. Paul was… Read more

Dantirce Stanback, age 26, died August 20, 2024. VISITATION Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Brown Baptist Church 980 Stateline Rd East Southaven, MS 38671 SERVICE Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:00 AM Brown Baptist Church 980 Stateline Rd East Southaven, MS 38671… Read more

Robert Knox Thompson, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024 at the age of 95 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Faye and Robert Knox Thompson Sr., and Lula Belle Gordon Thompson, his wife of 57 years. He is survived by his daughter Kay Thompson… Read more

Elizabeth Turner, 76, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, August 17 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Elizabeth was born in Brownsville, TN and grew up in Ripley, the daughter of Adam Marley Scott, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Scott. She was a 1965 graduate of Ripley High School… Read more

Lee West, passed away on August 24, 2024. Lee attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and Catholic High in Memphis. After high school she attended Memphis State University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Then, she also attended the Memphis College of Art where… Read more

Vinita Elaine Wilkins 67 passed August 9, 2024. Visitation Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 9 until 12 p.m. and Memorial Services,12 p.m. at Joe Ford Funeral Home 1616 Winchester Road, 38116, with burial services at 2 p.m. at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene… Read more