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Memphis, Tennessee Caroline Morris Simpson 1938 — 2024 Caroline Morris Simpson peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House where she has been a patient for the last 10 months. Born on February 10, 1938, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Morris of Fort Gaines, GA. Upon graduating in 1956 from Clay County High School with a class of 12, she received her Associate in Arts degree from Stevens College in Columbia, MO, attended Florida State University, and graduated from the School of Medical Technology at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. She accepted a job with Linden Labs in Atlanta. She met her soulmate, Jon Simpson, on a blind date. He was stationed at Fort Benning, serving as a captain in the Army Dental... La Grange, Tennessee Nora Ragland Witmer 1941 — 2024 Nora Ragland Witmer, 83, passed away on June 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Nora was born in Littleton, North Carolina to George William Ragland and Helen Browning Ragland. Nora attended Holton Arms in Washington, DC. She was an accomplished ballerina, and performed with the famous Rudolph Nureyev. From there she attended Finch college where she met the love of her life, Wallace VanMetre Witmer, in New York City. They married and moved to Memphis in 1961. In Memphis, Nora participated in many esteemed organizations. She was a Silver Bell member of The Little Garden Club and was awarded many ribbons. She also was a member of the Junior League, The Noel Club, The Little Club, the... Germantown, Tennessee James C. Johnson 1939 — 2024 James C Johnson, 84, of Germantown, TN passed away at Methodist Hospital-Germantown, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born October 10, 1939, in Pemiscot County, Missouri, he was the son of Cletus and Nellie Pierce Johnson. James is survived by his wife Linda Bishop Johnson who is a Baldwyn, MS native. James and Linda have been residents of Germantown since 1989, where they have been members of Germantown Baptist Church. He volunteered every Sunday morning for a number of years in the foyer of GBC. James enjoyed playing golf at Windyke Country Club with friends. After retiring from Helena Agri-Enterprises, having coffee every morning with a group of his 'Panera Pals' was a must! Honorary... Memphis, Tennessee Kenneth Thomason 2024 Kenneth Thomason, 97 passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. Online condolences can be made at familyfuneralmemphis.com Memphis, Tennessee James Leon Owen 1932 — 2024 James Leon Owen (Jim) passed away peacefully May 29,2024, at Baptist Hospice House, Collierville, Tennessee, at the age of 91, cared for by an amazing team of nurses. Jim was born July 31,1932, in Palmayra, Arkansas, to Annie Mae and James E. Owen. He attended Pine Bluff High School (2 years all-state football), and in 1952 he received a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. In 1956 Jim was commissioned as an ensign with a degree in engineering. During his years at the academy, he was a member of the Varsity Football team (Sugar Bowl 1955), Varsity Lacrosse team, and he sang in the academy choir, touring the U.S. (the choir was featured in the... Arlington, Virginia Ann Jane James Karcher 1923 — 2024 On Monday, May 20, 2024, Ann Jane James Karcher died peacefully at age 100 in Arlington, VA. She was born September 26, 1923, in Memphis, TN to Jane (Hall) and George Clayton James. She graduated from Memphis Technical High School in 1940 and attended West Tennessee State Normal School (University of Memphis). She married Oliver William Karcher at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church June 6, 1945. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Ann is survived by her six children, James Karcher of Arlington, VA; Jane Irwin of North Richland Hills, TX; George Karcher of Memphis, TN; John Karcher of Walls, MS; Alice Ann Moore of Rogers, AR; and Katherine Clark of New York, NY; seven... Cordova, Tennessee Mary Ann Holt 1929 — 2024 Mary Ann Holt, 95, of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on May 19, 2024. She was born to the late William and Viola Stanifer on January 28, 1929 in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James L. Holt, Sr.; and her siblings, Jim Ed Stanifer, Lynn Stanifer, Billy Stanifer, and Sadie Stone. She was a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church and a school teacher for many years. Mary is survived by her children, James L. Holt, Jr. (Alissa), Nancy A. Foster (Tim); grandchildren, Nick Foster (Leslie), Mindy Alford (Grant), Ashley Davis; and her great-grandchildren, Avery Foster, Claire Foster, Foster Alford, and Sadie Alford. Memorials may be... Memphis, Tennessee Arthur James Walters 1935 — 2024 Arthur James Walters, age 88, passed away at his home surrounded by family in Memphis, TN on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Art was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 19, 1935 to Velma and Arthur C. Walters. He worked at Tri-State Armature and Electrical Works for 40 years before retiring in 2000. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Reams (Lane) of Lebanon, TN and Barbara Price (Keith) of Memphis, TN; and five grandchildren, Nicholas (Jenni) Reams, Evan (Amber) Reams, John Reams, Sarah Price and Annie Price He is preceded in death by his first wife Mildred Walters (d. 1991) and second wife Peggy Walters (d. 2019); sister Dr. Ada Jane Walters and parents Velma and Arthur C. Walters. The... Arlington, Tennessee Reba Maxine Inman 1937 — 2024 Reba Maxine Inman, 87, of Arlington, Tennessee passed away on May 14, 2024. She was born to the late Auburn and Rebecca (Vales) Lea on February 19, 1937 in Henagar, Alabama. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Inman. Maxine is survived by her children, William W. Haynes, III (Lisa), Stan Haynes (Jane), Audrey Basma (Mohamed), Linda Baker (Dennis); grandchildren, Nabil Basma (Katie), Matthew Pike (Nicole), Rami Basma, Michael Haynes (Brittany); great-grandchildren, Hayden Pike, Kaitlyn Basma, Logan Pike, Hayden Halstead, Peyton Graham, Madison Graham, and Isabella Basma. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude... Bartlett, Tennessee Thelma "Cookie" Willis 1944 — 2024 Thelma "Cookie" Willis went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 2, 2024. She was born in Memphis April 14, 1944, and graduated from Kingsbury High School (Class of 1962) and Memphis State University. She worked for Bell South, and later served as a docent for the Memphis Zoo. She was an active member of the First Assembly of God church. She was preceded in death by her mother Marjorie Moore Green, father Edwin Alcee Green, and "sister" Laura Lynne Blaylock. She is survived by her husband Phillip Willis, her brother Robert "Buster" Green (Jeanice), her son Robert Bryeans (Tina), daughter LaDonna Reed (Ken), four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The visitation will... Bentonville, Arkansas Bettie Nell Hollingsworth 1929 — 2024 Bettie Nell Boyce Hollingsworth, 95, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born on March 1, 1929, the only child of George and Odessa Wooten Boyce of Memphis, Tennessee. She resided in the Memphis area until May of 2023, when she moved to Rogers, Arkansas. Bettie Nell was an active member of Germantown Baptist Church, and formerly a member of Graceland Baptist Church in Whitehaven and Speedway Terrace Baptist Church in North Memphis. She loved singing in the choirs for those churches, working in the nursery, and participating in Women's Missionary Union. While attending the University of Mississippi, she met her future husband,... Cordova, Tennessee JoAnne B. Grinder 1946 — 2024 JoAnne B. Grinder, 78, of Cordova, Tennessee passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born to Jape Bucy and Ruth Helenius. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Ray and Ruth Helenius and her son, Christopher Mark Grinder. JoAnne is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Richard N. Grinder; her son, Bryan Grinder (Renee Hackney); grandchildren, Christopher Cade Grinder, Mallory Elizabeth Grinder; and her sister, Frances Bogue. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in JoAnne's honor. Family will receive friends in the South Hall Entrances 1 and 2 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, May 6 at Hope Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova, TN.... Bartlett, Tennessee Lynne Ruth Griffith 1943 — 2024 Lynne Ruth Griffith, age 81, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born to the late Harold and Oleeta Anderson on April 3, 1943 in Patterson, New Jersey. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Griffith; and her siblings, David Anderson and Beverly Sanders. Lynne is survived by her children, Rhonda Davis (Alan), David Griffith (Cammy), Randy Griffith (Melody); grandchildren, Jessica Peifer, Stephanie James, Rachel Hathcock, Hunter Griffith, Stone Griffith, John Griffith, Zach Watson, Nathan Watson; great-grandchildren, JP Miller, SJ James, Elliana James, Jacob Griffith, Raelyn Griffith, Thomas Watson, Sadler... Lakeland, Tennessee James E. Lamb 1935 — 2024 James E. Lamb, 88, passed away on April 29, 2024. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Lion's Club. Mr. Lamb founded Lamb's Machine Works, Inc. in 1975. He was a member of Trafalgar Village Baptist Church Mr. Lamb was preceded in death by his wife Dorotha M. Lamb. Survived by his daughter Linda Nicholson (Gary), two grandchildren, Kurt Nicholson (Kristen), Kyle Nicholson, two great grandchildren, Jason and Gabby Nicholson. The visitation will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Entombment will be in the Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial donations in his honor can be made to Lakeland Lion's Club. Bartlett, Tennessee Tommie Christian House 1936 — 2024 Tommie Lee Christian House, 87, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024. She was born to the late George Huey, Sr. and Nora Huey on October 18, 1936 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Christian, Sr.; her second husband, Melvin House; her third husband, Bill Greene, her son, Kenneth Christian; granddaughter, Bridget Pruitt; her brother, George Huey and many other loved ones. Tommie is survived by her adoring son, Earl Christian, Jr. (Beth); grandchildren, Brad Christian (Julianna), Ginger Christian (Joseph Chapman), Kevin Christian (Patrice), Roman Christian; great-grandchildren, Avery Hays,... Lakeland, Tennessee Thelma Elizabeth Akin Sudbury 1934 — 2024 Thelma Elizabeth Akin Sudbury, 90, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024 following a stroke and a battle with dementia. Elizabeth was born on January 13,1934 in Gates, TN to Russell Durward Akin and Thelma Hardy Akin. She attended Halls High School and played on the girls' basketball team. She graduated in 1952 and kept in touch with her schoolmates her entire life. She married Durward Thomas (Sonny) Sudbury in 1954 and they moved to Memphis. They attended Schoolfield United Methodist Church. They moved to Bartlett in 1989 and enjoyed living close to grandchildren and working in their yard. She worked in the office at Wyeth Laboratories and MLGW, from which she retired. She... Memphis, Tennessee Dorothy Fuller Vaughan 1924 — 2024 Dorothy Fuller Vaughan, 99 and a half years old, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2024, at Methodist Hospital - Germantown. She was born at Memphis General Hospital on August 19, 1924, to Geoffrey Carstairs and Disa Jane Fuller. She graduated from Messick High School in 1942. Dorothy was a woman of deep faith and member at Ridgeway Baptist Church (formerly Southern Avenue Baptist and originally Central Avenue Baptist Church). She was the last of her generation and had one brother, Woodrow Fuller, and four sisters, Roberta Busby, Ruth Olson, Mildred Sessions, and Betty Garner. Dorothy married Darwin Penn Vaughan in 1942 and was married for 68 years when he died in 2011. She was... Collierville, Tennessee Connie Jo Hammons 1943 — 2024 Connie J. Hammons, 81, of Collierville, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Connie was born April 1, 1943 in Memphis, TN. She was a graduate of Central High School and began her career in the banking industry in 1963, retiring as Sr. Exec. Vice President from NBC/SunTrust Bank in 2005. Connie was a dedicated member of Christ Church in Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Riverside Chapel at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 with Rev. Dr. Chris Carter, officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation starting at 12:00 pm until the service hour. Connie is survived by her son Craig Pfeifer, his... Somerville, Tennessee Jimmy L. Lamb 2024 Jimmy L. Lamb, 92, passed away April 7, 2024 in Somerville, Tennessee. He was born in Corinth, Mississippi. He graduated from Treadwell High School in 1951. He was in the United States Airforce. He worked and retired from Massey Ferguson. Jimmy was a passionate supporter of Ole Miss Football, cheering on his beloved team with unwavering enthusiasm through every game. Golf was not just a hobby for him; it was a way of life. He found solace and joy on the greens every day, mastering the sport with dedication and skill. He had a green thumb and found comfort in working in his yard and tending to his beloved flowers. His love for nature was evident in every bloom and blade of grass he... Memphis, Tennessee Mary Juanita Makris 1943 — 2024 Mary Juanita Makris, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House with her husband of 50 years, Steve Makris, by her side. Raised in Brownsville, TN, she graduated from Haywood County High School in 1961. In 1976, with her husband and partner, Steve, they opened The Stage Stop, which would become a Memphis music staple. Nita Makris, affectionately known as the matriarch of The Stage Stop, dedicated over four decades to the people and the music within those walls. Her passion for music transcended mere business; it was a labor of love. The worn stage that hosted countless bands, the wooden dance floor that had to be waxed often and was perfect for a slow... Charleston, South Carolina Thomas Eddins III 1962 — 2024 Thomas Nesbitt Eddins III (Tommy), 61, passed away suddenly at his home in Charleston, SC, the morning of March 27, 2024, due to cardiac complications. He was born on September 19, 1962, in Greensboro, NC, and is the son of Thomas Nesbitt and Barbara Elliott Eddins. Tommy grew up in Atlanta. He was proud to be from the Peach State and cherished friendships from his youth made at both The Lovett School and Christ School in Arden, NC. Following his graduation from Christ School in 1981, Tommy enrolled at College of Charleston. He then transferred to the University of Georgia and ultimately received his degree from Georgia State. Tommy's professional career began in Olive Branch, MS, as a...
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