Ailene Sanders Melton
Apr 26, 2015
Ailene Sanders Melton, 83, passed peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2015 at home. She retired from WT Grant as a bookkeeper and office manager. She then worked as a bookkeeper for a physicians group. Mrs. Melton loved reading, listening to country music, watching old movies, and baking; but mostly she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Melton is...
Thurston Myrl Thigpun
Apr 24, 2015
Thurston Myrl Thigpun, 70, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Memphis home. Thurston graduated from Humes High School, attending at the same time as Elvis Presley. SSgt. Thigpun is a Retired Air Force National Guard and a Vietnam Veteran. He also retired from FedEx. He loved motor cycle riding, playing chess, and was an avid bowler and golfer. He was...
Juanita Faye Williams
Apr 18, 2015
Juanita "Faye" Williams, 83, died Saturday, April 18, 2015. She worked at Zayre''s and Memphis Coliseum for many years. She was married to Carlye "Bart" Williams for 62 years prior to his death. She is survived by four children, Janet Riddle of Hernando; Patricia Young (Jimmy) of Millington; and the twins, Jerry Williams (Vicki) of Millington; and Terry Burkhardt (Kenneth)...
Patsy Tankersley
Apr 13, 2015
Patsy Tankersley, 58, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at her Millington home. She enjoyed making blankets, drawing, artwork and singing in the choir at Oaklawn Baptist Church.She especially loved her dogs, Butler and Sweethearts.She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Daniel Wayne Tankersley of Millington; daughters, Tracy Nicole (Stephen) Puckett of Memphis; Amy Elizabeth Tankersley and Andy Perkins...
Telesfora "Puring" Dalao
Apr 13, 2015
Telesfora Dalao, known as Puring to close friends and family, died at the age of 86 on Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born in Niguilan, Phillipines to Santiago and Maria Abenes. Prior to marrying her husband of 57 years, Alfredo Dalao, she worked as an elementary school teacher. Thereafter, she devoted herself to raising her three children and four...
Karen Jane Mcneil
Apr 9, 2015
Karen Jane McNeil, 59, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. McNeil is survived by her husband of 37 years, David L. McNeil of Munford; sons, Corey Lee (Leslie) McNeil of Covington; David Adam (Amanda) McNeil of Brighton; grandchildren, Aidan Pryce McNeil; Austin Tyler McNeil; and Kenley Nicole...
Grace Baker
Apr 6, 2015
Grace F. Baker, 93, of Millington passed away April 6, 2015. She was a retired Shelby County teacher with 20 years of service, as well as a loving wife and homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Carran Mitchell; grandsons, Steve and John Smith; granddaughter, Dana Benton; great grandchildren, Hope Roark, Hannah and Jed Smith; great great granddaughters, Emma and Elizabeth. Funeral...
Frances Marion Swanson
Apr 6, 2015
Frances M. Swanson went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2015. She was a resident at St. Andrews Village in Aurora, CO. Frances was born July 2, 1923 in Woden, IA She grew up on her family''s farm, the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters. During WWII, she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base building airplanes for...
Terry Lynn Willis
Mar 31, 2015
Terry Lynn Willis, 57, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, coaching and especially watching his sons and granddaughter play ball. Mr. Willis was an auto mechanic who loved working on cars. His survivors include his wife of 35 years, Carol Willis of Atoka, TN; sons, Lendon Eugene Willis; and Lance Edward...