Olive Branch, MS Obituaries

With deep love, we announce the passing of Daniel “Danny” Gene Coats, a devoted husband, father, and pops, who passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Danny was born on ...

Jessica Jean Cockrell, 31, of Hernando, MS passed away on September 4, 2026. Jessica was born on January 25, 1995, in Memphis, TN. She is a 2013 graduate of Independence High School. Jessica loved ani...

James Michael “Mike” Gullett, 83, of Olive Branch, MS went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2026. His family takes great comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven surrounded by many loved ones (...

Robert "Bob" LaVigne passed away on August 30, 2026, following a series of strokes. He was born February 8, 1948, to Ambrose Louis LaVigne and Lillian Mae Hopkins. He was their eldest son, and brother...

Patricia Ann “Patsy” (House) Taylor Holden, 85, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 30, 2026. Patsy was born January 14, 1941, in Hickory Rid...

Rebecca Ann Rose, 68, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on August 30, 2026. Rebecca was born on October 23, 1957, in Randolph Co., IN. She is a graduate of Union City High School in Indiana. She worked ...

Ronald Eugene Bailey, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Senatobia, MS. He was born on November 24, 1963, to the late Austin Jerry and Annie Ruth Bailey in Santa Cruz, California. In his...

James “Jimmy” Neal Looney, age 85, went home to be with the Lord in the early hours of Friday, August 28. We rejoice that he is now with his Saviour. Jimmy was born January 22, 1941, to Hubert and V...

Andrew Frank Esola, 61, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, surrounded by his family in Olive Branch, MS. Andrew was born on November 3, 1964, in Sacramento, California, to Jim and Becky Esola....

Linda Carol Allen, 82, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on August 26, 2026. Linda was born on December 1, 1943, in Kosciusko, MS to the late Robert and Ida Cain. Her greatest joy in life was her family...

Eleanor R. Pike Gavrock, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home in Barton, MS. She was born on August 11, 1936, to the late William Ferguson and Anna Louisa Stone Pike. Eleanor grad...

On August 19, 2026, Clara Ellen (Hicks) Williams of Hernando, MS, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born and reared in Cottonwood Point, MO to parents, J. W. Hicks and Ellen (D...

Maria Isabel Pina, 50, of Byhalia, MS passed away on August 17, 2026. Maria was born on May 1, 1976, in Lajoya, TX. Throughout her life, she worked in many different fields. She has been a caregiver i...

Joe Thomas Cheshier, 90, of Olive Branch, Mississippi died peacefully and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of August 16, 2026. Joe was born on June 16, 1936, in Bethel Springs,...

Michael Boyd Kellicut, 66, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on August 16, 2026. Mr. Kellicut was born on December 9, 1959, in Vicksburg, MS to the late Melvin Kellicut and Ann Graham. He served our cou...

James Albert Bain, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born May 23, 1943, to the late Frank Albert and Elizabeth Ann Bain in Memphis, TN. M...

Kenneth and Kathy Gray, of Nesbit, MS went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2026. The Grays met at Marked Tree Church of God and were married there on December 26, 1972. When they married, Kathy was 1...

Charles D. Putts, Jr., affectionately known as Buz or Buzzy, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Olive Branch, Mississippi, on August 6, 2026, at the age of 65. Born in December 5th, 1960 in Hins...

Barney Lewis Deweese, 87, of Olive Branch, MS left this world for his next great adventure on July 27, 2026. Barney was born on May 20, 1939, in Kingman, KS to the late Barney Deweese and Lela Holder ...

Samuel Booth Lee, 70, of Southaven, MS went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2026. Sammy was born on March 15, 1956, in Natchez, MS to the late Vernon and Xer Lee. He worked for FedEx as a computer pr...

James E. Inman, Jr., 87, of Hernando, MS went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2026. J.E. was born on September 5, 1938, in Hardy, MS to the late James E. Inman, Sr. and Ruth Esther Tilghman Inman. He...

Edwin Allen Rhymer, III, 65, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 in Memphis, TN. Allen was born on October 3, 1960 in Marianna, Florida to Edwin Allen Rhymer, Jr. and Virginia Grace Jo...

Laretta Tutor Russell passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 7, 1938, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, Laretta lived in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Mrs. Juanita Patterson Sloan, 88, of the Barton Community in Marshall County, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville, surrounded by her loving famil...

Wade Edward Warren, 87, of Ashland, MS passed away on July 24, 2026. Mr. Warren was born on January 24, 1939, in Chickasha, OK to the late Elmer and Beulah Warren. He was the proud owner of Warren’s E...

Ellen Joyce Bell, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 24, 1938, to John and Ruby Presley in Memphis, TN. Ellen's family was the center of her wo...

William Alvis Wilson, Sr., 73, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born June 21, 1953, to Fred and Doris Wilson in Marshall County, Ms. William enjoyed hunting and h...

Frieda Lee-Blanchard, 99, peacefully entered her rest on July 18, 2026. She devoted her life to serving God, loving her family, and educating children through 43 years of teaching in both public and S...

Shirley Jean Savage Morgan, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was the sixth of seven children born to Raymond Savage and Eula Scott Savage. Her father was a farmer, so sh...

Barbara Jeanette Daughtry Henry, 76, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1950, in Memphis, TN, to the late Marvin Daughtry and Helen Daughtry. Barbara...

Mary Elizabeth Pennington, 84, of Southaven, MS was carried to the loving arms of God on July 17, 2026, after a long illness. Mary was born in Logan County, WV on June 14, 1942, the daughter of the l...

Walter Lawrence Reed, 77, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, formerly of Natchez, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026. Born on November 7, 1948, in Natchez, Mississippi, Walter was the only child of Wa...

Randall “Randy” Lewis Poole, 65, of Collierville, TN passed away on July 7, 2026. Randy was born on March 3, 1961, in West Memphis, AR. He is a graduate of Hillcrest High School. He worked for many ye...

Larry Joe Fitzgerald, 77, of Munford, TN passed away on July 10, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1949, in Memphis, TN to the late Willie Joe Fitzgerald and Margaret Laverne Fiveash. Larry worked as a ma...

Arnold Joseph Martin, 76, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away on July 7, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Arnold and Leona Martin, who preceded him in death. Arno...

Joyce Kaname Conway passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on June 9, 1931, in Japan, Japan, Japan, Joyce lived in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Harold Earl Hartz, Jr., 79, of Memphis, TN passed away on July 7, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1946, in Long Beach, CA to the late Harold and Audrey Hartz. He is a 1965 graduate of Trezevant High...

Eva Bell Murphy, 98, of Coldwater, MS went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2026. Eva was born on November 20, 1927, in DeSoto County, MS to the late Mose Drew Goodwin and Lillie Vest Goodwin. She worke...

John Pickle passed on June 22, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on March 15, 1948, and residing in Como, Mississippi.

Joe Franklin Taylor, 91, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. Born on December 15, 1934, in Martin, Tennessee, Joe lived a life marked by faithful service, quiet humi...

Willie James Romedy, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 16, 1939, to Imaneal Lopicolo in Marianna, Ark. He was known to many as J...

Alvida “Mickey” Cain, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Southaven, Ms. Mickey was born on August 28, 1938, to Walter and Tena Motta in Memphis, TN. She was a devoted membe...

Mary Elizabeth Cook passed on June 27, 2026, at the age of 59, having been born on October 2, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee. Mary Elizabeth lived in Cordova, Tennessee.

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Ashmore, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 26, 2026, at the age of 81. Cathy was preceded in death by her ...

Dale Thomas Johnson, 66, of Byhalia, MS passed away June 24, 2026. Dale was born on March 19, 1960, in Olive Branch, MS. He is a 1978 graduate of Olive Branch High School. He has worked for IPS as a m...

Bobbie Jean Reagan, 91, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2026. Mrs. Reagan was born on March 15, 1935, to the late Homer and Ruby Armstrong. She worked for MLGW. In her free ti...

On Sunday, June 21st, 2026, Matthew Scott Graham, 27, passed away in his Memphis, TN residence. Matthew was born on October 14, 1998, to Scotty and Lindsey Graham. He attended Germantown High School, ...

Wanda Faye Martin, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1949, to Bill and Maezell Stokes in Calhoun, MS. Wanda had a deep love for gardening a...

Johnnie Ray (Frazier) Willard, 77, of Looxahoma, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Johnnie was born on December 10, 1948, in Hernando, Missis...

George "Tommy" Thomas Young passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 73. Born June 18, 1953 to George and Bette Young in Waco, TX. Tommy graduated from Midway High School where he excelled in Football, ...