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Thomas Edward Ruppert
Sep. 30, 2026
Thomas Edward Ruppert, 74, of Southaven, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 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."
James R Gentry IV
Sep. 29, 2026
Visitation for Mr. Gentry will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in the Fireside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The funeral service will follow, beginning at 2:00 PM. Committal will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home is entrusted with...
Ted Thomas Prudhomme
Sep. 28, 2026
Ted Thomas Prudhomme, 89, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 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."
Wayne Thomas Breunig
Sep. 28, 2026
Wayne Thomas Breunig, age 77, of Germantown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. Born June 6, 1949, in Louisville, Kentucky, Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He lived a life defined by devotion to his family, service to others, curiosity...
Jo Rochell
Sep. 28, 2026
Marie Josephine “Momma Jo” Rochell passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at the age of 96. She was surrounded by the family she loved so dearly-her children and grandchildren. Jo was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on January 27, 1930, to Earl and Myrtle Durham. She married the love of...
Tina Paullus Conner
Sep. 27, 2026
Tina Conner went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27th 2026. She was born on January 24, 1950 in Memphis, TN to Dr. George Earl Paullus Jr. and Sharri Paullus. After high school, she graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and later went to the University of Memphis to get...
Helen Jane Morehouse
Sep. 26, 2026
Helen Jane McCall Morehouse, born August 23, 1934, on her family farm in Chesterfield, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, family, and cherished memories. Helen was the daughter of James Patrick and Flora Mae McCall. After graduating from...
Kevin Allen Hurd
Sep. 25, 2026
Kevin Allen Hurd, 63, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 25, 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." Kevin Allen Hurd, age 63,...
Carol H. Brooks
Sep. 25, 2026
Carol Hampton Brooks was born on March 7, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina to Holman and Frances Marian Hampton, the youngest of six children. She passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter on September 25, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. Carol lived a long, full life of service, compassion,...
Ann Baker
Sep. 25, 2026
Ann Baker, 90, passed away on September 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Annie Blake; her daughter, Becky Newton; sisters, Elizabeth Miller and Francis Andrews; and brothers, Cleatus Blake, Junior Blake, and Leon Blake. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Harrison...
Buddy R Branson
Sep. 24, 2026
Buddy Roger Branson, 87, of Memphis, TN, passed away on September 24, 2026. Born on December 3, 1938, in Evansville, IN, to Willie Elvis Branson and Etta Carlisle Branson, Buddy dedicated his life to his family, his faith, his profession, and his community. He graduated from the University of...
Carl Edward Swoboda Jr
Sep. 23, 2026
Carl Edward Swoboda, Jr. passed away on September 23rd, 2026 after a private extensive battle with kidney failure. He was surrounded by his children in his final moments. Carl Edward Swoboda, Jr. was born on October 24th, 1950, the only child to his parents preceded in death, Carl Edward Swoboda,...