Samantha Jane Morris Williams left this world to spend eternity with Jesus on January 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Her long and fulfilling life will be remembered by those who loved her. Samantha was born on December 24, 1934, in Williston, Tennessee, to Thomas Ray Morris, Sr. and Donna Inez...

Jean Norfleet Laughlin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went to heaven on January 18, 2026. She had a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that she joyfully shared with others throughout her life. She is now experiencing complete joy, rest, and peace in God’s presence through...

Celebrating the Life of Felecia Ann Starr We joyfully celebrate the life and legacy of Felecia Ann Starr, a woman whose light, laughter, and love reflected the goodness of God. Felecia was born on August 1, 1965, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, to her loving mother, Ida Ruth Burress. From the very...

Aline Raymonde Wiley, 79 of Memphis, Tennessee died peacefully on January 17th at her daughter's home. She was born on April 4th, 1946, in Epinay Sur-Seine, France to Dan and Raymonde Dickinson. She graduated from Overton High School in 1964. She was a long-time member of St. James United...

Ralph R. Sellers, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. He is survived by his wife Nancy Sellers, two sons, Jeff Sellers (Lisa), and Kelly Sellers (Julie), three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. The family will have a private graveside service at Memorial Park Funeral Home and...

Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.”

Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.

Lawrence Russell Kickham, age 69, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Virginia Kickham. He is survived by his children: daughters Laura Robinson (Taylor) and Emily Fanning (Jonathan), and sons Patrick Kickham and Tim...

Gwendolyn Goree Vescovo, lovingly known to generations of students as “Ms. Gwen,” was born on November 18, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 13, 2026. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Virginia Goree; her...

Yakov Muchnik, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. His family will hold a private graveside service at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930.

Michael Dawson McCown, Sr., 55 of Memphis, Tennessee, born on May 5, 1970, died peacefully on January 12, 2026, at his home. He was the beloved son of Oswald Stuart McCown III and Harriet Agatha McCown, and he also lovingly acknowledged his birth mother, Barbara Maes Barron. He is survived by his...

Bobbie Thurston Miller (born Bobbie Jane Thurston), age 78, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1947, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Jacqueline Vaughn Thurston and Charles Haynes Thurston, Sr. Bobbie lived and breathed for her people. She...