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Matthew Alexander Davidson
Sep. 09, 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.”
Mary Bell Murrah
Sep. 05, 2026
Mary Bell Murrah, a beloved educator and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on September 5th at the age of 85 in Memphis, TN. She was born Mary Bell Wilkerson on June 8th,1941 in Atalla County, Mississippi, the daughter of Henry Elton Wilkerson (decd. 1972) and Ema Bell Wilkerson (decd....
Judy Martin
Sep. 05, 2026
Judy Martin, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her family. She was a loving and nurturing presence whose kindness, generosity,...
Bill Moss Jr
Sep. 05, 2026
Bill Warren Moss Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, the city where he was born on May 28, 1957. Bill will be remembered most of all for the love he gave to his family, his gentle spirit, and the quiet kindness he showed to everyone fortunate enough to...
Kimberly Marie Sealy
Sep. 03, 2026
Kimberly Marie Sealy of Hernando, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026. Born October 13, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, Kimberly lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, devotion, and an unwavering love for her family. Kimberly was the kindest and most generous person,...
Luther Burrus, Jr.
Sep. 03, 2026
It is with the deepest sorrow we announce Benjamin Luther Burrus Jr. has passed away at 91 years old. Luther was born September 25th 1934 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to Estelle and "Doc" Benjamin Luther Burrus Sr. He was one of five children. Luther grew up going duck hunting, listening to baseball...
Martha Delius Pugh
Sep. 02, 2026
Martha Delius Pugh of Memphis, TN, passed away on September 2, 2026 after a long illness. Born in Memphis on January 25, 1946, she lived a life of love and happiness with her husband of 60 years, Buddy Pugh. Martha will reunite in heaven with her mother, Jenny Smith; her father, John Delius; her...
Kelly "Kel" Wayne Cunningham
Aug. 31, 2026
Kelly “Kel” Wayne Cunningham, age 45, of Germantown, TN, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2026. Kel will be forever missed by those close to him, and his presence never forgotten. Born on May 13, 1981, in Orlando, Florida, he spent decades actively giving the middle finger to growing up,...
Gloria Hepburn
Aug. 30, 2026
Gloria Jean Hepburn Pritzke passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, to David Russell and Lillie Williams Hepburn. Preceding her in death were her parents and her two brothers, David Russell Hepburn, Jr. and James Hall Hepburn....
Deborah Koch Michael
Aug. 30, 2026
Deborah Koch Michael passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 30, 2026, at the age of 77 years. Debby was born on March 10, 1949, in Elgin, Illinois, and her family moved to Memphis in 1951. She grew up in the Cherokee neighborhood, graduated from Messick High School in 1967, and attended...
James "Jim" Allen Watson
Aug. 30, 2026
James Allen Watson (Jim), 77, passed away at home with his loved ones in Germantown, TN on August 30, 2026. Jim was born March 24, 1949, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Arthur Ewell Watson and Clara Williams Watson. He graduated from Hamilton County Public Schools and continued on to college at...
Herman "Gene" Brown
Aug. 28, 2026
Gene Brown, 76, passed away on August 28, 2026. Gene was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and dedicated employee whose work ethic and warm spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. A familiar and welcoming presence, Gene was often the first to...