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Keith Dewayne Jackson
Oct. 14, 2025
Keith Dewayne Jackson age 62 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on October 14, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee to Ivory Jackson and Rita Claxton Jackson. A full obituary will be published when it becomes available. Services for Keith will be held on Wednesday, October...

Maria De La Paz Alvarado
Oct. 14, 2025
Maria de la Paz Alvarado born in Honduras 11/21/1967 who came to this country to work for a better life for her family, Maria is a hard-working mother, a strong woman that fought until her last breath. Maria used to love to dance, she was wife a mother and a grandmother, loves to listen to music...

William "Paul" Dunehew
Oct. 13, 2025
William “Paul” Dunehew, 65, of Meridian, MS, passed away on October 13, 2025. Paul will be remembered for his warm heart, easy smile, and love of life. He especially enjoyed spending his time playing basketball and bowling. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him. He is...

Deborah Perkins Schuman
Oct. 09, 2025
Deborah (Debbie) Perkins Schuman, 62, passed away on October 9, 2025, at her home in Germantown, Tennessee, surrounded by her husband, children and grandson. Her kindness and grace touched so many lives during her time on Earth, and she was adored by many in her roles as a wife, mother,...

Laura Lee Calton
Oct. 08, 2025
Laura Calton, 57, passed away on October 8. 2025. Her services have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. "Where Memphis comes to remember since 1924."

Patricia "Pat" Potter
Oct. 07, 2025
Patricia Ann Potter, 85, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Collierville, Tennessee. Born on January 1, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, she led a remarkable life defined by creativity, intellect, and a loving heart. A graduate of The University of Alabama, Pat began her career as a reporter for the...

Billy L. Stephens Jr.
Oct. 07, 2025
Billy Lee Stephens, Jr., "Pa", 81, resident of Hernando, MS, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of October 7, 2025. Billy is survived by wife, Melissa, daughters Kristen & Hannah, favorite son-in-law Josh, three grandchildren: Jack, Sawyer and Myles and closest cousin Bill....

Virginia Kinard
Oct. 06, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Virginia Hammontree Kinard, who peacefully left us on October 6, 2025 at the age of 81. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 17, 1943, she lived a long and blessed life. Virginia was a dedicated mother to her five children and their...

Fr. Clarence Edwin Graves
Oct. 06, 2025
Rev. Clarence Edwin “Ed” Graves January 2, 1941 – October 6, 2025 Rev. Clarence Edwin “Ed” Graves, lovingly known as Father Ed, Uncle Ed, or Eddie, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on January 2, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Clarence and Frances Graves, Father Ed...

Hoa Huynh Nguyen
Oct. 06, 2025
Hoa Huynh Nguyen, 85, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. (901) 767-8930 "Where Memphis comes to remember since 1924."

Mary Jo Chumley Ray
Oct. 05, 2025
Mary Jo Ray, age 75, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away Saturday evening peacefully at her home. Born and raised in Memphis, Mary Jo spent her entire life in the city she loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Joseph Chumley. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tommy Ray;...

Delma R. Mullery
Oct. 05, 2025
Delma R. Mullery, 93, passed away at Baptist Collierville Hospital, Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born in Memphis, TN, she lived her entire life in the Memphis area. After graduating from Whitehaven High School, she began working for Bell South and retired from the same. She was a long-time member...