Memphis, TN Obituaries

Catesia Leake passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 52; born December 26, 1973, in Memphis.

Rev. Will McKinney Sr. passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 6, 1938, in Batesville, Mississippi, Rev. McKinney Sr. was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee.

Fannie Bell Smith passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 91, having been born on August 12, 1934, in Hernando, Mississippi. Fannie Bell Smith was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee.

Eddie Smith passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 83; Eddie was born on September 3, 1942.

Randy Stiger passed on May 10, 2026, having been born on September 19, 2008.

Lee Roy Ross Sr. passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on June 22, 1937, in Texarkansas, Arkansas, Lee Roy lived in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mr. Steve Rodger King passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 57. Born July 5, 1968, he was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chape...

Pearlie Phillips passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on March 9, 1941.

Mr. Thomas Lee Brooks passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 74; he was born on November 15, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, and was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee.

James Frank Fly, age 97, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away at The Summit of Germantown on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1929, to James Henry "JH" Fly and Mary Eleanor Charlton Fly in ...

Willie Lee Hill passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on March 26, 1960, and residing in Memphis, Tennessee.

Willie Lee Hill passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 66, born March 26, 1960, and was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee.

Morgan Patricia Shea Bryant, age 30, passed away on May 12, 2026. Born on November 16, 1995, in Tampa, Florida, Morgan was raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Morgan’s life was marked by a steady courage, a...

Kong Chea, beloved mother/grandmother/great grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on February 20, 1941, in Cambodia, where she spent her early years farming and s...

Robert Norman Shindler, 75, passed away on May 8, 2026. Born on October 12, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert’s life was marked by steady devotion to family, meaningful work, and a generosity of sp...

Theophilus McGhee passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Visitation will be held at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, US, on May 14, 2026, from ...

Mendella L Smith passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 54. Born February 1, 1972, in Memphis, TN, Mendella lived in Memphis, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life will be held at M. J. Edwards - Whit...

Loretta Baker Erwin (Mom) was born in Memphis, TN on December 1, 1955; she graduated from Overton High. She met David (Dad) at a party and the rest was history. Prior to having children, Mom traveled...

Neil Wall Simpson, Olive Branch, MS, 89, passed into glory May 8th, 2026. A native of Waverly, TN, he was a devoted and faithful husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather. He worshiped with th...

Clarence Othello Turner, III, “C O”, died peacefully at home in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 98. He was a devoted believer in Christ. He lived his life with a feisty attitude and dry humor. As ...

Baby Girl Blessence McCurdy Hamer passed on May 6, 2026, the day of birth, May 6, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park South Woods, 5485 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125, US, on...

Elliene Ann Goughnour passed on May 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on October 29, 1944, in Cedar Falls, Iowa; Elliene lived in Cordova, Tennessee.

Cecil Ray Acker passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 96, having been born on January 18, 1930, in Emerson, Arkansas, and residing in Germantown, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held at Hephz...

Gerardo Eddie Rodriguez passed on April 28, 2026, at the age of 30, having been born on November 2, 1995, in Northampton, Maine, and residing in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Lequita Jukkola Poag passed on May 3, 2026, at the age of 33, having been born on September 22, 1992, in Memphis, Tennessee, and residing in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at M. J. Edw...

Tony Maurice Haynes, born January 5, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 68. Tony resided in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at New Prospect MB Church Ceme...

William Eugene Massey, age 87, passed on May 5, 2026; he was born on July 29, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee, and resided in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Fun...

Joyce Ann Jordan passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 58. Born July 19, 1967, in Memphis, Joyce lived in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 3077 Jo...

Ms. Shiela Fernee Phelps passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on March 27, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life will be held at M.J....

Barbara Flynn Watson, age 77, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on May 5, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on May 28, 1948, in Memphis, to Martha Sue Thompson Flynn and Charles Arthur Flyn...

Mr. Joseph Deloach, age 72, passed on May 5, 2026; he was born on April 22, 1954, in Batesville, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel, 4445 Stage Road...

Barbara Ann Cathey, age 66, passed on May 6, 2026, having been born on June 10, 1959, in Memphis and residing in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home, 1165 Airwa...

Joe Willie Carter Jr. passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 80. Visitation will be held at World Overcomers Church, 6655 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115, US, on May 16, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12...

Bobbie Jean Boyce, born February 12, 1940, passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 86. Visitation will be held at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116...

Mr. Howard Robert Harrion Jr. passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 66. A Celebration of Life will be held at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel, 4445 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38128, US, on ...

Gerald Daniel Skahan, born to Paul and Geraldine (Reardon) Skahan on March 17, 1965, in Norwich, CT, passed from this life into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Gera...

Erin Garrigan, a teacher of children, a reader of books and a peaceful soul with an impish smile, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, April 28. She was 47 years old. In addition to her life's vocat...

Fangmiao Jiang passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 80, born April 20, 1946, in China, and residing in Lakeland, Tennessee. She will be honored at a Graveside Service at Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 R...

Linda Diane Haywood passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on April 10, 1952, in Memphis, Linda Diane Haywood resided in Memphis, Tennessee.

Delories Maria Starks Torry passed on May 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on September 6, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, Delories lived in Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at M.J. Edwards ...

Felecia Williams Boyd passed on May 2, 2026, at the age of 60; she was born on March 4, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee, and resided in Memphis, Tennessee.   Visitation will be held at M. J. Edwards Whi...

Shelly Page Cotter passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 47, having been born on July 20, 1978, and residing in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garry Bernard Reece, 67, passed on April 28, 2026. Born February 25, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, Garry lived in Southaven, Mississippi. Visitation will be held at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral ...

Travious Deshawn Watkins passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 20; born April 28, 2005, in Memphis, Tennessee, Travious was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held at M. J. ...

Johnnie Edward Fant passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 65; he was born on March 25, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation will be held at Brown Missio...

Minister Henry Lavender Jr. passed on May 1, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on June 8, 1938, in Memphis, Tennessee, and residing in Memphis, Tennessee. A Memorial Service will be held at ...

Mrs. Carla Patrice Smith, age 62, passed on May 2, 2026. Visitation will be held at M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel, 4445 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38128, US, on May 22, 2026, from 3:00 p...

Kenneth Murry Walker, age 62, passed on May 1, 2026; he was born on August 26, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, and resided in Moscow, Tennessee. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Memph...

Roger Roland Pardo, 83, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was married to his loving wife, Nancy, for 34 years and was loved and cherished by his family. Roger enjoyed a long career...

Buff Louise (Rouzer) Mills, 71 died unexpectantly Thursday April 30, 2026, at Methodist North Hospital, Memphis, TN. She was born in Altoona, PA, Daughter of the late Richard and Peggy Rouzer. She mar...