Olive Branch, MS Obituaries

Terry Wayne Thomas, 82, of Ashland, MS passed away January 20, 2026. Terry was born on December 27, 1943, in Hickory Flat, MS to the late William Roland Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Wright Stacks. He at...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Matthew Williams on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. Matt was the definition of putting family first. As a devoted hu...

Thomas Paul Baldwin, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1953 to Thomas Allen and Ira Allene Baldwin in Millington, TN. Paul was a devoted sports fan...

Saranne Lorraine Emerson, 79, of Hernando, MS went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026. Ms. Emerson was born on June 23, 1946, in Wheeling, WV to the late Brigadier Frank E. Osborne and Elizabeth ...

Minnie Lee Marshall, 99, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. Mrs. Marshall was born on November 1, 1926, in Camden, AR to the late Milton and Eula Corzine. She worked as ...

Lillian Orelia Voyles, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Clifton and ...

Herman Ray Jones, 84, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. Ray was born on September 13, 1941, in Gadsden County, FL to the late Herman E. Jones and Edna Fuller Jones. He ...

Helen Louise (Price) Brand, age 91 of Harrisburg, AR, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Helen had a larger-than-life personality. She loved selflessly. She never met a ...

Judy Ann Hartledge, 73, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Mrs. Hartledge was a devoted member of Bryant Lane Cowboy Church. She was dedicated to her family and friends and ...

Anne Ligon Black, 90, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on January 9, 2026. Anne was a graduate of Treadwell High School class of 1953. She completed her pre-nursing education at Rhodes College ...

Ronald Ray Prescott, 84, of Nesbit, MS passed away on January 9, 2026. Mr. Prescott was born on December 4, 1941, in Memphis, TN to the late Thomas and Ludie Prescott. He is a 1960 graduate of Humes H...

Kevin Dewayne “Hoss” Durrett, 48, of Byhalia, MS passed away on January 3, 2026. Hoss was born on March 25, 1977, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Memphis, TN to the late Doug Durrett and Sandra Battles Sm...

Lonnie Carrol Umberger, Sr., 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 12, 1946, to Otis Clifton and Emma A Umberger. Carrol proud...

Thomas Michael “Mike” Bayless, slipped from this earth into the arms of Jesus, on Monday night, January 5, 2026 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Memphis, TN on ...

James “Bo” Jenkins crossed over to join his wife of 69 years, Norma Jean Jenkins; son, Steve Jenkins; parents, Jack and Edith Jenkins; 6 brothers; 1 sister; and nephew, Kyle Jenkins. Bo is survived by...

Avis Josephine Hall, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born on August 16, 1940, in Booneville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of William and Myrtle Alexander. Avis loved...

James Drew Gilbert, 84, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at his home in Oxford, Mississippi. He was born on September 29, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, where he also grew up. James earned...

Francis “Frank” Marshall Gerhow II, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1947. Known to many as Frank, he graduated from Mission High School. A dev...

Joshua Leroy Crawford, 39, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on December 19, 2025. Joshua was born on July 7, 1986, in Decatur, TX. He loved and collected guitars throughout his life. In his free time, ...

Wayne Dwight Howell Osborn, 85, of Byhalia, MS went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025. Mr. Osborn was born on October 12, 1940 in Batesville, MS to the late William Grady Osborn and Ella Howell...

Pattie Renee Fortune, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She was born on November 29, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Gerald and...

Brenda Kay Williams, of Byhalia, Mississippi, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2025, following a brief illness. She was the cherished sister of the late Carol Ann Will...

Debra Gay Barber, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Methodist Olive Branch. She was born on September 20, 1960, to James and Mary Dunlap in Memphis, TN. Debbie loved g...

Monte Anthony Morgan, 88, of Nesbit, MS went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. Mr. Morgan was born on October 18, 1937, in Forrest City, AR to the late Everett Lloyd Morgan and Mary Etta Johns...

John Arthur Spencer, Sr., 91, of Byhalia, MS went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. Mr. Spencer was born at home on January 11, 1934, in Horn Lake, MS to the late Larkin Johnson Spencer and Ma...

Margaret Barnard Meeker, 74, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on December 10, 2025. Her life was defined by kindness, patience, and an unwavering devotion to her family and the Lord. To know her was ...

Gladys Marie Greer, 84, of Byhalia, MS passed away on December 8, 2025. Ms. Greer was born on March 14, 1941, in Vardaman, MS. She worked for many years as a medical tech. most of her career was spent...

Jody Lee Mullins, born on September 28, 1936, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Jody was a resident of Cordova, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held a...

Van Redwine, 69, of Byhalia, MS passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born on August 20th, 1956 in Memphis, TN. Van was a devoted husband, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved golf...

Victoria Elena Saffouri, 63, of Southaven, MS, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025. Victoria was born on February 20, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri. She loved children and worked as a dayca...

Joyce Faye Smith, 76, of Independence, MS went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2025. Joyce was born on December 13, 1948, in West Point, MS. She worked for many years as a receptionist for Memphis...

Patricia E. Roney Cole entered into rest on November 18, 2025. Born on March 25, 1939, in Aberdeen, MS, she arrived prematurely and was placed into a container on a wood-burning stove to serve as a ma...

Mark Fleming White Sr., 93, of Olive Branch, MS entered eternal life on Monday, November 17, 2025. Mark was born in Woodside, Long Island, New York to James and Ismay White in 1932. He grew up in Yonk...

Melvin Taylor at age 72, transitioned on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital. He was born on July 5,1953 to Andrew and Eleanor Taylor in Chicago, IL. Melvin was devoted to hi...

Bobby Ferguson Lowrie, age 88, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2025. He died peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto, with his daughters at his bedside. He is...

Milo Gordon Ryan, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on October 11, 1944, in Gillespie, Illinois, to Walter and Thel...

Richard Steven Ferry, 72, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on November 11, 2025. Steven was born on October 6, 1953, in Minot, North Dakota. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He...

Patsy Gale Anglin Eldred, 81, of Nesbit, MS went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Pat was born on March 31, 1944, in Hernando, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and...

Maria Jesus Garcia-Martinez, age 50, of Horn Lake, Mississippi passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Maria was born in Morelia, MIC, Mexico. Married 1999 sadly widowed with child shortly after. S...

Jeffery Allen Whaley Sr. went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1961 in the small town of Hayti, Missouri. After spending his childhood in both Hayti and Memphis,...

Jacquelyn “Kay” Bollino, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Methodist Olive Branch. She was born on February 22, 1963, to Charles and Jackie Coleman in Memphis, TN. Kay...

Jonathan Stephen Short, age 46, of Memphis, Tennessee, ran into the arms of our Lord on Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Jonathan is survived by his father and mother, Steven and Deborah Short; two sisters...

James “Jimmy” Edward Hardy, 52, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Methodist Germantown. He was born September 29, 1973, to Wilton and Jean Hardy in Maryland. James, known...

Kenneth N. Moore, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1959, to Howard and Wincie Moore in Atlanta, Georgia. Ken was a...

James Edward McDonald, Jr., 82, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on October 29, 2025. Mr. McDonald was born on November 24, 1942, in Louisville, KY. He is a graduate of Tennessee School for the Deaf. A...

David Rainey Tipton was born august 28, 1938 at Tiptonville in Lake County Tennessee near Reelfoot Lake. He almost died of typhoid fever as a child. He as an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts and also...

Jason Allen “Bird” Riley, 46, of Coldwater, MS passed away on October 26, 2025. Bird was born on March 8, 1979, in Memphis, TN. He is a 1997 graduate of Olive Branch High School. One of his greatest p...

Mildred “Micki” Ilene Grant, 72, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on October 28, 2025, surrounded by family. Micki was born on October 13, 1953, in Odessa, TX to Jim and Ella Hart. She obtained her bac...

David Lynn Nelson, age 69, of Horn Lake, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. David was born in Memphis, TN.

Fran passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in her home on October 20, 2025. She was 89 years of age. Fran was born to Nathan Bailey and Mary (Woods) Bailey of Olive Branch, Mississippi who pr...