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Kathleen Page Bugg
Feb. 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Kathleen Page Bugg. Known affectionately as Kathy or Page to her friends, she left this world peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the age of 75. Kathy’s final moments were spent at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, surrounded...
Freddie "Joe" Clark
Feb. 18, 2026
Freddie Joe Clark, of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away on February 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Joe was born on November 13, 1935, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late James Clark and Imogene Powell Clark. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Margaret...
Jesse Willard Parker
Feb. 17, 2026
Jesse Willard Parker age 81 of Arlington, Tennessee passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Elbert Willard and Loleen Elizabeth Haden Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Allan Parker. He found his...
Gaylen B. Haley
Feb. 17, 2026
Mrs. Gaylen B. Haley, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Her arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. "Where Memphis comes to remember since 1924."
Percy "Bobbie" Cross
Feb. 16, 2026
Percy (Bobbie) Cross, age 80, passed away on February 16, 2026. Born January 11, 1946, in Canton, Mississippi, she was the beloved daughter of her late parents, Percy Lee Cross and Ruby Lee Cross. She spent many years in Canton and later made her home in Memphis. Percy (Bobbie) was accepted by...
Jeffery "Jeff" Tarver
Feb. 16, 2026
Jeff Tarver, 64, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Memphis, TN, Jeff was a devoted family man, a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, and loyal friend. He built his life around the ones he loved most. His family was his greatest pride and joy. His love was...
Donald E Frazier
Feb. 15, 2026
Donald “Don” Eugene Frazier, 90, passed away Sunday, February 15th, 2026. His loving family was with him, and we will forever be grateful that in his final days, he was aware of our presence and was able to communicate his love and peace with each of us. Don was born May 14, 1935, in Gary, West...
Ida "Evalyn" Ellis
Feb. 15, 2026
Ms. Ida "Evalyn" Ellis, 100, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She is preceded in death by two grandsons, Paul Ray Williams and John Robert Woodfin. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Brooks of Cookville, TN, Dennis Ellis (Donna) of Perdido Beach, AL, Marilyn Futrell (Glenn) of...
Sybil Weatherford
Feb. 15, 2026
Sybil Weatherford, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Coldwater on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, Sybil was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Elberta Akins. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and unwavering devotion...
Janice Theresa Guerra
Feb. 15, 2026
Janice Theresa Guerra, known professionally as Janie Paris, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at the age of 86 in Memphis. You would never guess her age - and she would never admit it. Born in New York City, Janie began her working life as a hat model, sparking a lifelong love of hats...
Robert L Holladay
Feb. 15, 2026
Robert L. Holladay, 88, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1938, in Montgomery, AL, to the late Charles and Surely Holladay. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Nina Fay Holladay. They were married 51 years before Fay’s passing on December 10,...
Dudley Turner Strawn Jr.
Feb. 14, 2026
Dudley Turner Strawn, Jr., passed away on February 14, 2026, at his home in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He was born on January 25, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, to parents Dudley Turner Strawn and Minnie Elizabeth "Betty" Brandon Strawn. He was a devoted family man who was so proud of his children,...