Mary Elizabeth Hunt, 82, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at her Memphis home. Ms. Hunt dearly loved her family, gardening, quilting, and canning. She retired from Don-Russ Bubble Gum Factory after 17 years. She is survived by her son, Ricky Hunt (Sally); Terry Hunt (Karen); 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms....
Thomas M. Henderson, 87, of Millington, TN died October 13, 2012. Mr. Henderson was a retired U.S. Navy Chief who served in aircraft carrier combat in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Also, he retired from teaching high school and college electronics. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Reba Henderson; brothers, James Henderson, Jr. and...
Raymond O. Holsinger, 99 of Millington went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2012. He was preceded by his wife Helen Louisa Holsinger and is survived by his son, Donald K. Holsinger, four grandchildren, Donald Jr., Gail, Daniel and David and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 1 p.m. followed by funeral service...
Doris M. Simmons, 87 died Friday, October 12, 2012 at her Millington residence. When younger, Mrs. Simmons loved camping and fishing, but she spent her lifetime enjoying cooking and homemaking. She also loved teaching third grade Sunday School for both the Alameda Church of the Nazarene, Alameda, CA; and for Millington Church of the Nazarene. She also attended Faith Assembly...
Milton C. White, 75 of Memphis died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Methodist North Hospital. Mr. White retired after 22 years as a Petty Officer First Class in the United States Navy. He loved working with aircraft engines and worked for Rohr, San Diego, CA after retirement. Mr. White''s hobbies included fishing, hunting, building model planes, singing and playing guitar....
CHARLES J. ACKERMAN, 94, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Covington, TN. He was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He was a WWII US Army veteran. After returning home, he worked for General Motors Automobile Company for many years. Upon retiring, he relocated to Tennessee. He is survived by his sons: Wilbert Drost Jr. and Gene Drost; daughters:...
Drummonds - William Clyde Hodges, 97, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at his Drummonds residence. Originally from Eupora, MS, Mr. Hodges is a retired Chief Petty Officer U.S. Navy and earned a Purple Heart in Okinawa. He loved gardening. He is survived by his daughters, Frankie Coleman of Memphis, Jennifer Beckham (Richard) of Memphis, Dotty Cherry of Bartlett, Kees Flournoy...
DORIS IMOGENE JOHNSON ROWLAND STURDIVANT, 80 years old, of Millington, TN, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was born March 4, 1932 in Eads, TN to John and Erma Johnson. She was blessed with one sister, Alice J. McCain. She graduated valedictorian of the 1950 class of Millington Central High School. She was married...
Olive Branch - Irene B. Riley, 81, passed away September 20, 2012. She was a member of Bethel United Apostolic Church, Olive Branch, MS. Her former church was Lighthouse Apostolic Church, Atoka, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Chief" Riley and three brothers, Thomas, Truman, and Roy Burkeen. She is survived by sons, Jesse and Larry...
Nancy L. Wilburn, 76, Holly Springs, MS. Nancy Wilburn passed away in her home on Saturday, September, 14, 2012. She leaves two loving daughters, Connie M. Newton and Edna (Tootie) L. Schierholz; 4 grandchrildren, 6 great gradchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert A. Wilburn, one sister, Maureen Ashbridge, three brothers, Robert Wallace,...