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Phyllis Irene Friend
May 30, 2026
Phyllis Irene Friend, of Collierville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 31, 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."
Marc Mitchell Kruse
May 28, 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.”
Margaret Thelma Herndon
May 28, 2026
Margaret Jones Herndon, 93, passed away May 28, 2026, in hospice care. She was born April 28,1933, in Ridgley, TN, to the late Ossie and Altie Jones. Margaret dearly loved her family and friends and never met a stranger. She was a woman of faith, an eternal optimist, a wonderful encourager,...
Bishof, Mary
May 28, 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.”
Norma Hill Flowers
May 28, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026, Norma Lee Hill Flowers, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered her eternal home into the arms of her Savior. Norma was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 5, 1934, to Thomas and Irma Hill. She was blessed by the devoted love of her parents and...
Michael James Coolican III
May 27, 2026
Michael James Coolican III, 84, of Memphis, Tennessee, a lifelong Memphian, passed away peacefully at his home in Cordova on May 27, 2026. Michael was born on August 24, 1941, in Memphis and spent his whole life there. He was a family man at heart, someone who showed up, stayed steady through the...
Jerry Blaine Hatfield
May 27, 2026
Jerry Blaine Hatfield, 59, of Memphis, TN, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026. Jerry was born on August 20, 1966, in Memphis, TN, to Harold and June Hatfield. He graduated from Kingsbury High School and spent 36 years working in the construction rental equipment industry. Jerry was a...
Thomas Benner Wiygul
May 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our precious son, Thomas, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at just one year old. Born on March 28, 2025, in Memphis, TN, he brought joy and love to his family from the very first moment. Thomas was a sweet, cheerful little boy with a contagious...
Diane Duncan Phillips
May 27, 2026
Diane Duncan Phillips, of Eads, TN, passed away on May 25th at her home. Born on April 6th in Memphis, TN, Diane was known for her big personality, generous heart, and the positive energy she carried into every room. She had a gift for making people feel welcome, comfortable, and loved. Music was...
JoAnne S. Simpkins
May 26, 2026
May 24, 1935 – May 26, 2026 JoAnne passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House with her family and friends by her side. Born and raised in Rosemark, TN, JoAnne moved to Memphis after graduation where she met Robert Simpkins. Together JoAnne and Bob had two daughters...
Jeffrey Bruce Whitlock Sr.
May 26, 2026
Jeffrey Bruce Whitlock, Sr., born October 4, 1955 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and longtime resident of New Salem, PA, Memphis, TN, and Collierville, TN, passed away at age 70 on May 26, 2026. Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Uniontown High School. He then graduated with distinction in 1977 from The...
DeAnne Downing Furry
May 25, 2026
DeAnne Furry, 93, of Memphis, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 25, 2026. Born on June 27, 1932, in Memphis, TN, to the late Ozma and Ozelle Durham, DeAnne dedicated her life to raising her five children, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her home was always filled with warmth,...