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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,...
Jerry Ost
May 25, 2026
Jerry Ost age 96 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1930 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Louis George Ost, Sr. and Myrtle Stewart Ost. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Billie Jean Spence Ost. Jerry was a...
Lyles, Nathaniel
May 23, 2026
Services are pending with Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Charles Arthur Speed
May 23, 2026
Charles Arthur Speed, of Germantown, TN, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. He was 86 years old. He was born on January 27, 1940, in Memphis, TN, to Sam E. Speed, Sr. and Mary Beth Chambers Speed Pate. Charles was honored to serve in the United States Marine Corp Reserves for 4...
Hazel M. Zachary
May 23, 2026
Hazel M. Zachary, 101, passed away on May 23, 2026. Mrs. Zachary was a devoted member of Renewal Church. She found great joy in studying the Bible and living out her beliefs daily. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family, whose lives...
David Carl Johnson
May 22, 2026
David Carl Johnson, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Collierville, Tennessee. David was born on December 15, 1955, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to Kermit and Violet Johnson. Raised in Lynn Haven, Florida, he graduated from Bay High School in 1973 and went on to earn a...
Fredda Nell Benton
May 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Fredda Nell Benton. Fredda was born on September 21, 1930, in Dyer, Tennessee, to Henry and Sadie Williams. She later moved to Memphis, where she studied nursing at what is now the University of Memphis before beginning work in the medical field. She...
Samuel Arthur Locastro Sr.
May 22, 2026
Samuel Arthur Locastro, Sr. passed away at home on May 22, 2026. He was 89 years old and affectionately known as the "Grump" by his extended family. He was born on June 20, 1936, at St. Joseph Hospital and was the beloved son of the late Arthur Charles Locastro and Sue Hendren Locastro. Sammy was...
Joslin, Philip
May 21, 2026
Philip Lee Joslin age 62 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on May 21, 2026. A full obituary will be published when it becomes available. Services for Philip are currently pending at the moment and will published when it becomes available. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral...
Sandra Roush Ashley
May 20, 2026
Sandra Kay Roush Ashley, 89, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, James Carey “Jim” Ashley, and by her parents, Ott and June Roush. She is survived by her son, Cary Brent Ashley of Memphis, and her daughter,...
John Paul Lee
May 19, 2026
John Paul Lee, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2026. John was quite a character; almost too large for this world. John worked for many years at WREG TV and as a freelance sound engineer. His skills and stellar reputation in his field allowed him to travel the world to many...
Barbara Mae Neal Burrus
May 18, 2026
It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Barbara Mae Neal Burrus. Barbara Mae Neal was born February 4, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee to Merrill Calvin Neal and Madge Wyndham. Older sister to Alta. Her parents traveled a lot. Barbara would often joke about visiting 10 states before...