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James Douglas Bean Jr
Mar. 10, 2026
James Douglas “Jim” Bean Jr, born January 3, 1954, passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2026, after a courageous 27-year battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Becky; his daughters, Jennifer (David) and Kristin (Sean); three adored grandchildren...
Patricia Ruth Wilkerson Wood
Mar. 10, 2026
Patricia Ruth Wilkerson Wood of Cordova, Tennessee, born October 14, 1947, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. Funeral services will be held on March 17, 2026, at Memorial Park Funeral Home, followed by burial at Memorial Park Southwoods. Patricia was the only child of Floyd Wilkerson and...
Emily C Speakman
Mar. 10, 2026
Emily Louise Coburn Speakman passed away on March 10, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where she departed this earth to be welcomed into heaven by her Savior, Jesus Christ. Emily was born on February 4, 1944, to Hubert and Louise Coburn of Brownsville, Tennessee, and she...
Newton Maybin Hewes Jr
Mar. 10, 2026
Newton Mabin Hewes, Jr. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 9, or maybe 7, 1935. Lived on this earth until March 10, 2026. HIs father, Newton Maybin Hewes Senior, his mother Edna Victoria Hewes (Fort) and his son, Newton Maybin Hewes, III, his first wife, Jacqueline Hewes (Pope) and his...
Kathleen "Kitty" M Signaigo
Mar. 09, 2026
Kathleen “Kitty” Signaigo, beloved mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. Kitty was known for her warm spirit, gentle nature, and the quiet joys that filled her days. Kitty found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. She loved working...
Kay Tyer Hartung
Mar. 08, 2026
Kay Tyer Hartung went to be with the Lord March 8th, 2026. Born January 12th, 1938, in New Albany, MS. She was preceded by her husband, James D. Hartung, her parents, David & Julia Tyer, brother, David Tyer, grandson, Derek Hartung, daughter in law, Zoe Hartung, and son in law, Rick...
Peggy Taylor McLaughlin
Mar. 08, 2026
Peggy Taylor McLaughlin went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026. She was born January 9, 1938 in Attala County, MS to James and Eunice Kyle. She was a graduate of Memphis State University and was a true blue fan of the Memphis Tigers. She taught in the Memphis City Schools for almost 30 years....
Christopher "Chris" A Kennedy
Mar. 08, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Chris Kennedy on March 8th. Chris was a devoted son, loving husband, proud father, grandfather, brother, and a cherished friend to many. For more than 40 years, Chris worked as an aircraft mechanic inspector, a profession that reflected his...
Emery J Boswell
Mar. 07, 2026
Emery J. Boswell, 97, of Memphis, stepped into Heaven on March 7 after a brief illness. He lived a long, faith filled life and was deeply loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Boswell; his grandson, John; five great grandchildren—Samantha, Alexandria, Elizabeth,...
Earl E. Hull Jr.
Mar. 07, 2026
Earl E. Hull, Jr. Pop Pop Earl was born July 20, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio. At age 16 he was so proud that the first moon landing occurred on his birthday. Also at this time of his life he was an avid bowler and received many trophies and awards for his skill. Earl moved to Atlanta where he learned...
Floyd C Montgomery JR
Mar. 07, 2026
Floyd C. Montgomery Jr. (Monty), 97, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 7, 2026. Born in Sorgho, Kentucky, on November 4, 1928, to the late Floyd C. and Loretta Weaver Montgomery, he was the second of nine children. Floyd was an Air Force veteran...
William "Bill" Harold Boykin
Mar. 07, 2026
William Harold Boykin (Bill) died peacefully at home in Memphis on March 7, 2026. A native of Winter Haven, FL, he moved to Memphis in 2000 with his wife Anne Patten Boykin. Bill graduated from Winter Haven High School, earned a BA at Florida State University and Masters in Education at Rollins...