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George Barnes
Sep. 04, 2026
George David Barnes, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Carol Coxe Barnes. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Julia Barnes and Lisa Barnes Lampman (Scott), as well as his grandchildren, Otilia and Joseph...
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...
José Guadalupe Vásquez Vásquez
Aug. 31, 2026
José Guadalupe Vásquez Vásquez September 20, 2012 - August 31, 2026 Born in Tamazulápam del Espiritu Santo, Oaxaca México, José Guadalupe lived with his mother, Julia Vásquez Vásquez, in Coyoacán in Mexico City, where he excelled at school and placed in the top 10% of his class at Vicente...
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...
Judy Tate Pegg
Aug. 28, 2026
Judy Tate Pegg, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2026. Judy was born on September 12, 1944 in Ripley, Mississippi to Lacy Caswell Tate and Sarah Ragan Tate. An only child, she spent the first 9 years of her life in Ripley where she cherished the countless hours she spent at...
John Garrett Kelley Jr.
Aug. 27, 2026
John Garrett Kelley, Jr. died on August 27, 2026, at the age of 38. John was born in Albemarle, North Carolina, and later came home to Memphis, Tennessee, his father’s hometown and the place where so much of his family’s story was rooted. From the beginning, John was surrounded by a family that...