Ernesto Gonzalez went home to be with Jesus on January 25, 2026. He was 88-years-old. Ernesto came from Cuba in 1964 with his beautiful bride, Elia Margarita Santiesteban, and his baby boy, Josue. His little American daughter, Esther, was his princess. It was a 65-year romance and the American...

Jerry Ballard passed into the presence of the Lord on January 23, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. Jerry was born to Joan and Jack Ballard at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee on January 15, 1954. He grew up in East Memphis, where he attended Overton High School and graduated...

Peggy Marshall Boyce Jemison Bodine In July 2025, Peggy Jemison Bodine and 200 of her family and friends danced and celebrated her 100 years on this earth. On January 22, 2026, she joined the better dance party on the golden streets with the best company around. Peggy loved life, her Lord, her...

Lois Loftin Moore was born on February 18, 1934, in rural McNairy County, TN and passed peacefully from this life on January 20, 2026. She was the daughter of Orba Otis Loftin and Leeora Smith Loftin. After graduating from High school in Lexington, TN, Lois briefly attended Bethel College in...

Bette Eppes Colter, 78, died January 20, 2026, at her home in Memphis, Tennessee. A service in her memory will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Memphis on 31 January at 10:00 AM. She is predeceased by her parents William Pike Eppes, Jr. and Clara Darden Smith Eppes. Bette is...

Ewing Graves Haley, Jr. (97), of Collierville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville. Ewing, known to family and friends as “Budge,” “Budgie,” “GranBudgie,” or simply “GB”, leaves behind his wife of 71 years, June Anderson Haley; two...

Patti Lou Smith, 68, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born on May 27th, 1957 to the late Geraldine Griffith (McDaniel) and Marvin Carl Griffith Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. Patti, an alumni of Whitehaven High School class of 1974, dedicated over 20 years of...

Alisha Kay Shelby, 52, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Bartlett, Tennessee. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. She leaves behind her parents Richard and Linda Jeffreys, her siblings; Melissa Chambers (Riley), Darin Jefferys (Dana), Brian Jeffreys, Jennifer Jeffreys (Jeff)...

Samantha Jane Morris Williams left this world to spend eternity with Jesus on January 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Her long and fulfilling life will be remembered by those who loved her. Samantha was born on December 24, 1934, in Williston, Tennessee, to Thomas Ray Morris, Sr. and Donna Inez...

Margaret B. Lee, age 85, of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on February 6, 1940, in Paris, Tennessee, Margaret was the daughter of William Clifton Bucy and Ruth McDaniel Bucy. Throughout their lives, her parents were farmers in...

Andrew Crenan Hudson, beloved husband and father, departed this world on January 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his faithful spouse of 64 years, Kathryn Saculla Hudson. He is survived by their seven children: Brigid (Timothy Brunette); Melissa (Earle Weeks); Mark (Margaret Cassidy);...

Jean Norfleet Laughlin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went to heaven on January 18, 2026. She had a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that she joyfully shared with others throughout her life. She is now experiencing complete joy, rest, and peace in God’s presence through...