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James Howard Nichols
Mar. 29, 2026
James “Buddy” Howard Nichols passed away on March 29, 2026, at age 83. Known affectionately by family, friends and colleagues as Buddy, Nick or Jim, he was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on December 6, 1942. After moving to Memphis in 1947, Buddy enjoyed all the post-WWII fun that 1950s Memphis had...
Donna Simmons Sage
Mar. 29, 2026
Donna Simmons Sage, 76, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home. Donna was a devoted wife and mother, but the true highlight of her life was the title "Nana." She treasured her grandchildren and lived for every moment spent with them. Known for her quick...
Darris "Kay" Hopkins
Mar. 29, 2026
Darris Kay Kent Hopkins, 72, of Germantown, TN passed away on March 29, 2026, in Collierville, TN. She was born in Walnut Ridge, AR, on January 26, 1954, to the late Darris Kent and Leona Lasater Kent. Kay grew up in the small rural town of Egypt, AR, where her dad was a farmer and her mom worked...
Pamela Nadine Anderson
Mar. 28, 2026
Pamela Nadine Anderson, 85, devoted mother and community advocate, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 28, 2026, in her home in Memphis, TN. Born in Tacoma, Washington and raised in Virginia, Minnesota, Pamela carried a quiet strength and determination of her upbringing into every aspect...
Linda Tatum Parrish
Mar. 27, 2026
Tatum Parrish passed away in her sleep March 27, 2026 at 82 years old. She was born Linda Ellen Tatum on February 26, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Marjorie Louise and Bernice Aubrey Tatum. She had an older sister, Barbara Ann (Tatum) Schielke with whom she remained very close until Barbara’s...
Lance Ray Gilmer
Mar. 26, 2026
Lance Ray Gilmer, age 67, of Bartlett, TN, made it to his forever home on March 26, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Lance was born on December 22, 1958 to Barbara Guenlee Roddy and Dennis Marlin Gilmer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on Ramey Air Force Base. He was raised in Southern California...
Carolyn Hays
Mar. 26, 2026
Carolyn Hays, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. All services for Mrs. Hays will be private. The family request any donations be made to MIFA or to the Habitat for Humanity in Carolyn's name. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis,...
Connie J. Brady
Mar. 24, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Connie J. Brady March 24, 2026, after long struggle with many health issues beginning June 2025. Connie was born in Memphis, TN on August 28, 1950, to Horace and Jean Branch. She attended Sherwood Elementary, Messick High School, and...
Barbara Ann Martin
Mar. 24, 2026
Barbara Ann Martin, age 90 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away March 24, 2026. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was born on January, 25, 1936 in Augusta, Missouri to the late Elmer Siem and Francis Knoernschild Siem. Barbara graduated from Augusta High School in 1954. After...
James S Strickland
Mar. 24, 2026
James Steven Strickland, Sr., 87, passed away on March 24, 2026. Jim's kindness, common sense, strong work ethic, quick wit, great disposition, faith in God, pride in the United States, and love of family and friends will be remembered and will continue to inspire others. Jim was born on November...
Sandra "Sandi" Messina
Mar. 24, 2026
Sandra (Sandi) Susan Messina, age 81 of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on March 24, 2026, after a 6-month battle with metastatic cancer. Sandi was born on March 11, 1945, to the late Edwin and Bessie (Resh) Harazim, in Chicago, IL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Charlsie W Willis
Mar. 23, 2026
Charlsie Warner Willis, born April 29, 1934, in Bono, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Willis, and is survived by her son, Charles Brady Willis, and granddaughter, Kira Nichelle Willis. As the late...