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Hiram Raymond Fry
Feb. 24, 2026
Hiram Fry was born in Jerome Idaho on November 11, 1931, the eldest of 6 children. He was a Vandal graduating from the University of Idaho where he participated in the ROTC program with the Air Force. After graduation, he immediately moved to St Louis Missouri to attend Washington University...
Marty Johnson
Feb. 23, 2026
Martin R. Johnson, age 70, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Affectionately known as "Marty" he was devoted to his country, his work, his church, his teams, friendships and most of all, his family. He was known for his quick wit, well-timed wisecracks, and his gift...
Everette Milton Hatcher Jr
Feb. 22, 2026
Everette Milton Hatcher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 22, 2026, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 86 years old. A lifelong resident of Memphis, Everette’s life was defined by...
Carolyn Hurst Jackson
Feb. 22, 2026
Carolyn Hurst Jackson passed away the evening of February 22, 2026, after a brief illness. She is missed by her beloved children Julie Jackson and David Jackson, daughter-in-law, Angie Sturgis, nephews and nieces. We are eternally grateful to our dear friend Ms. April Poole for her service as...
Michael Wayne Mink, Sr
Feb. 22, 2026
"Mike" the son of Frances Marjorie VanNieuwenhuyze Mink and Walter Wayne Mink was born on Tuesday, February 24, 1948, in Memphis. It was a pleasant and happy day with clear skies and thankfulness and joy in the Mink and VanNieuwenhuyze families. While Mike was still young, his family moved to...
Beaethel Jackson Terry
Feb. 21, 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.
Gracie V. Murley Ausburn
Feb. 21, 2026
Gracie Murley Ausburn (97 years old) went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver C. Ausburn, their infant son, three brothers, Leland Murley, Tate Murley, and Junior Murley, sister, Elizabeth Farabee, and great granddaughter, Gracie Liddell. She...
Bernard Francis Mayer III
Feb. 21, 2026
Bernard Francis Mayer III, 78, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. He retired as President of Mayer Construction and was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and would often volunteer for Youth Villages and many other groups in the Memphis area. He loved...
Donald Clay Winfield
Feb. 21, 2026
Donald Clay Winfield, 85, longtime resident of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born in Calhoun County, Mississippi and graduated from Marx's High School and served in the US Army. Donald was an avid tennis player and golfer. He had three holes in one and shot...
Judy C Merritt
Feb. 20, 2026
The memorial visitation for Ms. Judy Merritt will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Fireside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901)...
Mark Morrison
Feb. 19, 2026
Mark William Morrison, a lifelong resident of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on June 15, 1955, to Dempsie Barney Morrison Jr. and Delia Angier Morrison. Mark was known for his fondness of coffee and whiskey, corny jokes, helping out when you...
Porter Hudson Chappell Jr.
Feb. 18, 2026
Porter “Hudson” Chappell Jr., age 83, of Bartlett, passed away on February 18th, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Hudson was born on May 8, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Porter and Charlotte Chappell. A lifelong resident of the Memphis area, he graduated from White...