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Edith Marie Kennemore
Oct. 21, 2026
Edith Marie Robertson Kennemore, 98, passed away at her home in the Delmar Gardens senior community in Smyrna, GA, on October 21, 2026. She was born in 1928 in the rural farm country of Bardwell, KY, to Rufus and Artie Robertson. She was married to James Edwin Kennemore, Jr. of Osceola, AR, for...
Shirley Ruth Stockman Hooker
Oct. 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirley R. Stockman Hooker November 19, 1950 – October 21, 2026 Shirley R. Stockman Hooker, age 75, of Byhalia, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 8:11 a.m., surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on November 19, 1950,...
Judith Ann Welch
Oct. 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Judith Ann Welch Judith Ann Welch, age 83, of Hernando, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2026. She was born on February 13, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James Lewis Marshall Sr. and Dorothy Nell Mueller. Judith dedicated many years of hard work and...
Ruth L. Thomas
Oct. 20, 2026
Ruth L. Thomas, age 102, passed away on October 20, 2026. A full obituary will be added once it's available. 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.
Eleanor Palazola
Oct. 20, 2026
Eleanor “Ellie” Palazola, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, surrounded by her three loving children and daughter in law. Born on March 30, 1935, Ellie lived a remarkable life filled with family, faith, glamour, laughter, and adventure. At just 18 years old, she was...
Dennis V. Dowdy
Oct. 19, 2026
Dennis Vincent Dowdy passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 12, 1940, to James and Bernadette Dowdy as the oldest of their 5 children. Their family moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas briefly and settled in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1950s....
Barbara Catanzaro Lawrence
Oct. 19, 2026
Barbara Ann Lawrence Catanzaro peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on 10.19.26. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurine and Herman Harper; her brother, Vietnam veteran Sonny Harper; and her sister, Brenda Fuste. Barbara was born on 2.17.43 in Memphis, Tennessee, and worked a...
Garry S Del Conte
Oct. 18, 2026
Garry Salvatore Del Conte was a beloved spouse, father, uncle, PopPop, and friend. He passed away at home on Sunday, October 18, surrounded by friends and family who loved him deeply. Son of Ralph and Dorothy Del Conte, Garry was born in Ambler, PA, on December 9, 1953. He attended Upper Dublin...
Barbara Maria deCandia
Oct. 18, 2026
Barbara Maria deCandia, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. Barbara was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, dedicated educator, and cherished friend. For 24 years, she taught in Memphis City Schools, where she touched the lives of countless...
Emil Ferraris
Oct. 17, 2026
Emil S Ferraris 80 , of Bartlett Tn, passed away on October 17, 2026 ,a truly one-of-a-kind man, he will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and the genuine care he showed to everyone he met. Born in Memphis to Jeanette and Frank Ferraris they moved to Texas when he was three...
Vicki Fisher
Oct. 16, 2026
Vickie Fisher, 72, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on October 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Edgar and Francis Berry, Vickie spent her life building a family, pursuing her passions, and enjoying the people and places she loved. Vickie enjoyed a...
Bhaskar Rao
Oct. 15, 2026
Bhaskar Rao, 89, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away at home on Thursday, October 15th. Born on December 2, 1936 in Bombay India. Bhaskar was the son of Narayan and Lakshmi Rao and brother to Prabhakar Rao. He graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 1962 before emigrating to the US for further...