Bartlett, TN Obituaries

Mr. Roger Dean Forsyth, 83, passed away on July 8, 2026; he was born on March 31, 1943, in Cedar City, Utah, and was a resident of Germantown, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at Memphis Funeral ...

Janice Wilson Shepherd (79) of Bartlett, TN, passed away on July 9, 2026 in Somerville, TN. She was born on April 6, 1947 to James Gordy and Eva Ledbetter Wilson in Tremont, Mississippi. After grad...

Kaitlyn Marie Watkins passed on July 3, 2026, at the age of 33. Kaitlyn was born on April 2, 1993, in Dallas, Texas, and resided in Eads, Tennessee.

Sandra Mae Kirk, age 78, of Munford, Tennessee, passed away on July 5, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 6, 1948, in Memphis, TN, Sandra was a woman whose kindness, warmth, and...

Dorothy Susan Fields, born on December 11, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026 at the age of 76 years old. Susan was a devoted woman of faith who cherished her Lord ...

David Read, son of Edgar and Reba Read (deceased), of Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas, formally of Memphis, Tennessee, died on July 2, 2026 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. Services wil...

Theresa Renee Johnson, age 64, passed unexpectedly on July 1, 2026. Theresa grew up in Austell, GA and attended trade school at Griffin Tech to become an electrician’s apprentice. Work brought her and...

John Nathaniel Quinn passed on June 29, 2026, at the age of 80, born October 2, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee. John is a resident of Arlington, Tennessee.

Charles Walter Mars, age 96, of Germantown, Tennessee, passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born at home in Iuka, Mississippi, on September 22, 1929, to the late James Houston Mars Sr. and Maudine (S...

Jean Smith Tugwell 1934 - 2026 Jean Tugwell passed away at her home on June 27th at the age of 91. She was born October 21, 1934. She was a graduate of Hamburg High School in Hamburg, Arkansas. Af...

Cynthia Rebecca Scoggins, a devoted nurse whose gentle hands and caring heart touched countless lives, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 26, 1954, in Clevela...

Belinda Oler Gibson passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on July 13, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Bernadette Weishuhn Watson, 91, was born August 23, 1934, in El Campo, Texas, and passed away June 25, 2026. She was a resident of Bartlett, Tennessee. From her early years, Bernadette carried hersel...

Christopher Clark Cook passed on June 21, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on November 21, 1960, in Pontiac, Michigan, Christopher lived in Titusville, Florida.

Jonathan Michael Conroy, 58, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on August 18, 1967, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Jon was the eldest son of John and Em...

Gwendolyn DeShazo Irwin was born July 16, 1950, in Memphis, TN, to Hollis and Hilda (Fowler) DeShazo. Gwen graduated from the Memphis Shrine School and with her BA and was employed by Pi Kappa Alpha F...

Ida Beck Browning, 95, died June 14, 2026, in Bartlett, Tennessee. She is survived by her son, Jeff Browning, daughter, Luanne Browning Gilbert (Ralph), and grandson, Chris Belew. Mrs. Browning was p...

Paul "Sonny" Eugene Bridger Jr., age 85, of Iuka, Mississippi, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1941 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Paul and Letha Bridger, who preceded him in death...

Richard John Wilson, 90, a retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officer affectionately known to family and close friends as “Dick,” passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, in Arlington, Tennessee. ...

Mike Gordin (Grumpy) passed from his earthly life as a child of Christ to Heaven at his home, surrounded by the love of his wife and family. He lived life with a spirit of adventure and fun, possesse...

Kenneth Hue Gaines, 88, was born August 2, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, and died June 11, 2026. He lived in Bartlett, Tennessee. Throughout his life, Kenneth was known for steady dedication, a straigh...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Val (Tip) Holcomb, Jr, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2026 surrounded by family at the age of 75. Though our hearts are broken, we are...

Danny Ray Frederick Danny Ray Frederick, age 74, passed away on June 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 17, 1952, to Louise Whitten Frederick and Spencer Frederick, Danny liv...

Rebecca "Becky" Lundy Boyd, Age 71, of Bartlett, TN left this world on June 6,2026. She was born June 2, 1955 in Memphis, TN to Edith and William R. Lundy, Sr. Becky was an avid animal lover of all k...

Linda Ellen Foster passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 83. Linda Graduated from Kingsbury High School and Memphis State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She spent 30 years teaching...

Deborah Parker Pratt passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2026 with family sharing memories all around her. This precious lady loved her family fiercely and maintained a deep, strong faith that ...

Perry Wilding, also affectionately called “London”, “Pel”, “Mate”, and “Sammy” passed away on June 4, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee, after a short but mighty fight against leukemia. Perry was born Octob...

Sandra “Sandi” Wood Vallon, 76, of Bartlett, TN, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt whose thoughtfulness and generosity will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. S...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stephen “Steve” Vincent Jones, a man of great honor, faith, integrity, and resilience. He drew his last earthly breath on June 3, 2026, at his ho...

Celebrating the Life of Joseph Owen Spuryer Joseph Owen Spuryer—affectionately known to many as Big Joe, Papa Joe, Paw Paw, or Grandfather—has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, ...

Mary Evelyn Fisher (née Blaylock), 93, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at The King’s Daughters and Sons Home. Mary was born February 20, 1933, in ...

Rita Jane Peterson passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on December 19, 1929, in Dover, New Jersey, Rita lived in Piperton, Tennessee.

Jo Ann Neiswinger passed on May 30, 2026, at the age of 91, having been born on November 19, 1934, in Duquoin, Illinois. Jo Ann lived in Arlington, Tennessee.

William “Bill” A. Millar, II, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026. Born on May 16, 1938, in Somerville, MA, Bill lived a life marked by extraordinary intellect, dedicated public service, ge...

As a hairdresser, helper and a friend, Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Gatewood spent a lifetime in front of a mirror making her people beautiful inside and out. Her mantra was simple: Do good. Be happy and ...

Dolly Dee Nabors, a lifelong resident of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Bartlett, Tennessee. Born on October 9, 1936, as Dolly Dee Dawkins, she graduated from Tredwell ...

Martha Charlyne Horton Russell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker passed away on May 26, 2026, at 93 years of age. Born on October 26,1932, the only child of Jasper W...

Donna Kay Pavatte, 82, of Millington, went home to be with Jesus on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the faith that guided her life. She was born on August 28, 1943, the daughter...

Gregory Lynn Huffstetler, age 73, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 9, 1952, in Crossett, Arkansas, Greg lived a li...

Velma “Marie” Todd passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on March 27, 1929, in Lexington, Tennessee to Otis and Lillie Scott, Marie spent most of her life in Bartlett, Tennessee. Marie ...

Michael Victor Gardner, 71, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on May 21, 2026. Mike was born to Noble Victor Gardner ("Lammie") and Fern Elizabeth Gardner (Parke) on January 18, 1955. Mike, along wi...

Jack Ryan Edwards, 30, of Memphis Tennessee, passed away on May 19th, 2026. Jack was born on October 27th in Orlando Florida to Jay Edwards and Nancy (Phillips) Bigham. He grew up around the country,...

Imogene “Jean” Roaten Surratt, 83, passed away on May 20, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1943, in Corinth, Mississippi. She recently relocated to Arlington, Tennessee from Florida. Jean was precede...

Martha Katherine Russell Grinder was born March 27th, 1940 in Corinth, Mississippi, and passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2026 at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry D. Ru...

John McKelvey Franklin passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on November 4, 1948, in Memphis, TN, John lived in Senatobia, Mississippi.

Elizabeth Ann Peeler (Betsy) 69 was born May 10, 1957 in Memphis,TN to Jack and Norah Evelyn Peeler. She went home to be with the Lord May 19, 2026. She was at her home on Chambers Chapel Rd, or “th...

Clyde Mark McCoy, 65, of Oakland, Tennessee passed away on May 19, 2026. Born and raised in Memphis, Mark built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and an unwavering devotion to his family. He was a m...

Mr. Ellis Wayne McMillen, age 88, of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after being deeply loved and cared for by his family. Ellis was a retiree of Coca-Cola in Mem...

Jo Ann Jones, age 89, joyfully entered her heavenly home on May 12, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A lifelong and faithful Christian, she was a member of E...

Michael Wayne Ackerman, 70, of Arlington, passed away on May 10, 2026. Born on June 22, 1955 to Fred Ackerman and Beulah "Bea" Jobe Ackerman, he lived a life defined by quiet strength, integrity, and ...