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A quick wit and hearty laugh were silenced on November 3, with the death of Claude Crump Crawford. Born July 9, 1940, he was the son of Helen and Pat Crawford and was raised in Memphis. He was educated at Pentecost-Garrison, PDS (where he set the record for interceptions thrown), MUS, where he...

Ruby N. Wright, age 96, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, in Germantown, Tennessee. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lillie Smith; her nine siblings; her daughter, Gwendolyn Landrigan; and her son, Leslie Wright. She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her...

Mary Jane Hurst, lovingly known as "Sarah," was born on September 25, 1941, in Glass, Tennessee, to the late Odie and Catherine Whitaker Moore. She was the eighth of their children and spent her life devoted to the people she loved most. Sarah's greatest joy was her family. She adored her three...

Barbara Cunningham of Mississippi, passed away on October 30, 2026. A full obituary will be posted whenever available. Arrangements are pending. Memorial Park Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

John Lenox McCorkle, Jr. 78, died Friday October 30 in Collierville, Tenn. John was born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi. He graduated from Central High School in Memphis and attended the University of Memphis. John worked as a computer systems analyst at Union Planters Bank before moving...

James Edward Hester, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. He was born to Lawrence and Juanita Hester in Covington, KY, on July 19, 1944. James graduated from Holmes High School, served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, and then enlisted in...

Ruby Oglesby Jones, age 75, of Oakland, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on May 16, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee to Cecil and Johnny Oglesby. Ruby was a graduate of East High School in Memphis, Tennessee. She worked in the service industry...

Carol K. Smith, 83, of Cordova, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born on February 24, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Carol was the daughter of Tony Kolarik Sr. and Evelyn Arsenault Kolarik. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years,...

Renée Guibao planned her funeral 20 years ago so that her son wouldn't have to. She never showed anyone the plans, except maybe Mark. The one detail she let slip was the song: Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance." Twelve years after she chose it, she lost both of her legs. She never once asked us...

Jere W. Bowden, 69, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Jere was a man of extraordinary kindness, generosity, and humility. While he rarely spoke of his own achievements, he was always eager to brag about the people he loved and admired. Whether sharing...

Donald Leon Palmer, age 88, passed away on October 23, 2026. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 4, 1938, to Ralph and Louise Palmer, Don was known for his quick wit, warm heart, and ability to bring laughter to any room. He never met a stranger and was happiest when...

N’Kota King Hicks, 3, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. Though his time on earth was far too short, this sweet little boy brought immeasurable love, joy, and happiness to those blessed enough to know him. At just three years old, he had already made a lasting impact on the...