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Barbara Ann Pope
Jul. 24, 2026
“I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love; I love to tell the story because I know tis true, It satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. I love to tell the story! ‘Twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His...
Jacqueline Newman Williamson
Jul. 22, 2026
Jacqueline Newman Williamson, age 96, departed this life on July 22. She was born on March 2, 1930, in Milan, Tennessee, to Lawrence and Frances Thompson Newman. Jacqueline graduated from Jackson High School in Tennessee and attended Southwestern (now Rhodes College), where she met her beloved...
Barbara B. Bingham
Jul. 22, 2026
Barbara Bikas Bingham, age 90, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026 Barbara was born on August 17, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, to James George Bikas and Addie Virginia Farned Bikas. A lifelong Memphian, she attended Idlewild Elementary School, Fairview Junior High...
Joan Gaffney Kerr
Jul. 21, 2026
Joan (Josephine Ann) Gaffney Kerr, 86, beloved Mom, Memaw, and friend, went to be with the Lord in her eternal heavenly home the evening of July 21, 2026, surrounded by her children at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. She was born November 7, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to...
Donald R. Forysyth Sr.
Jul. 18, 2026
Donald R. Forsyth, Sr. age 96, passed away July 18, 2026. 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. A full obituary will be posted once it's available.
Jackson Watts Moore
Jul. 18, 2026
Jackson (Jack) Watts Moore was reunited with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18 at his home. He was 77. Jack was raised in Clanton, Alabama, son of the late Shellye Louise Jackson Moore and Joseph Watts Moore. Jack was an excellent student and gifted athlete, participating on the...
Carmen Lucinda Vera De Mendoza
Jul. 17, 2026
Carmen Lucinda Vera De Mendoza, age 94, passed away on July 17, 2026. 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. A private service will be held at a later...
James "Barry" Godwin
Jul. 16, 2026
James Barry Godwin’s life could be defined by a few words: faith, family, hiking, and golf. He was a pillar of faith in his community and family. He was a devout Christ-follower and aimed to share that with all he came in contact with. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother,...
JoAn Stevens Adair
Jul. 16, 2026
JoAn Stevens Adair of Memphis, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 16, 2026 at the age of 91. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, JoAn was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on December 31, 1934, the daughter of the late Emigene Taylor Stevens and Iva Stevens....
Deramus, Thomas Barry
Jul. 15, 2026
Services are pending with Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Jerry Thomas Francisco
Jul. 15, 2026
Jerry Thomas Francisco, age 93, of Germantown, TN, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. Born December 18, 1932, in Huntingdon, TN, Jerry was the son of the late Ernest Hubert Francisco and Hessie Susan Flake and brother of the late Marguerite. During his professional career as both a...
L. Roy Funches
Jul. 13, 2026
Roy Funches, age 75 passed away July 13, 2026. A Celebration Gathering will be held Wednesday, July 22nd from 3:00-5:00pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home in the Parkside Event Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee...