Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

Gordon Thompson of Olive Branch, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief of 25 years. Gordon was owner of Thompson's Heating and A/C for 18 years. He was an avid golfer, and starter at Cherokee Valley Golf Club for 20 years. Gordon was preceded in death in death by his father, William Thompson, and his mother, Georgia Turner Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Thompson; three sons, David Thompson (Torrie), John Thompson (Lori), Michael Thompson, and two sisters, Opha Caudill, Virginia Edmonds (Teddy). Gordon also leaves behind three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held...

Dorothy ("Dot") Cheshier, 89, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, took her last breath and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of March 4, 2022. Her one true love and husband of 60 years, Joe, was faithfully by her side. Dot was born on September 22, 1932 to Melvin and Annie May Sholar in Mayfield, Kentucky. After graduating from high school, Dot moved to Memphis and began pursuing a career in nursing. She graduated with honors from the Memphis Baptist School of Nursing in 1953. Dot passionately served as a nurse for a short time in Chicago, Illinois and Wheeling, West Virginia then returned to Memphis and worked at the VA hospital for 37 years and at Baptist East Memphis...

Judith Dunlop, 79, passed away on February 18, 2022. Judy worked as an administrative assistant for the New Haven Nighthawks hockey club in New Haven, CT and the Mississippi Riverkings until her retirement. She is survived by her son Jeffrey (Pam) Dunlop of Poolville, TX, her daughter Pamela (Michael) DeMato of Collierville, TN, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Autumn Woods Cemetery in Olive Branch, MS. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Page Robbins Adult Day Center, 1961 South Houston Levee Road, Collierville, TN 38017.

Lawrence Stuart Hamilton, 86, of Nesbit, MS passed away on February 6, 2022. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Annie Mae Hamilton; son, Mike Hamilton; brother, Buddy Hamilton; and sister, Shirley James. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Yvonne Parker Hamilton; daughter, Donna Hamilton Bussey(Johnny); grandchildren, Jeremy Bussey and Ashley Bussey(Logan Freeman); and great-grandchildren: Jayden Bussey, Charlee Bussey, Maizie Bussey, and Georgia Freeman. Mr. Hamilton was the owner of Hamilton Tile and Marble. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and road trips. He was always a "man on the go". His greatest joy in life was his family, especially...

Imogene "Jean Jean" Smith, 93, of Como, MS went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie "Nat" Smith; parents, David and Eunice Clanton; sisters, Mable May and Helen Holliman; and brothers, Wilbourn Clanton and Floyd Clanton. She is survived by her daughter, Rita Riley(David); daughter, Lonnie Woolever(Dave); daughter, Linda Saino; son, Danny Smith(Cathy); 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Smith was a believer in Jesus Christ and member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Batesville. She worked for 10 plus years as a server for the Sandman Restaurant in Senatobia, MS. In her free time she...

Barbara Phillips Harrison went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2022. She was 86. Barbara was born April 25, 1935 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Julius and Bertie (Green) Phillips. She was a 1952 graduate of Humes High School and married Bobby Harrison on May 6, 1954. She worked at Gordon's Transports for a number of years before retiring from Valero Memphis Refinery. She was a member of Frayser Bible Church, Church Road Baptist Church, and Bellevue Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years. She is survived by her two children, Tim (Sharon) Harrison and Melinda Whiteside, a son-in-law Mike Whiteside, and also Regina Sparks, whom she loved like a...

Jewel Crenshaw Davis, 86, of Germantown, TN passed on December 30, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1935 in Calhoun, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Myrtle Davis; and children: Elaine Davis, Floyd Davis, and Julie Rebedoux. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Margaret Rebedoux-Davis; brother, Carl Davis; sister, Glenda Davis; step-daughter, Jane R. Wilson; 5 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews. Jewel was the owner of Davis Tree Service for over 35 years. If you ever met him, you knew he never met a stranger. He loved people! The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Buntyn Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, January 4, 2022...

W. DEAN ROBERTS, 88, of Germantown, TN passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Visitation will be Saturday, January 8, at 1 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, Olive Branch, MS. The memorial service celebrating Dean's life will follow at 2 pm. Dean was born December 1, 1933 in Blue Springs, MS to Woodie and Linda Greer Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Richard, Gerald, Hoyle and Lynwood Roberts, and three sisters: Carolyn Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts Clayton, and Dean's twin, Jean Roberts Herring. Dean is survived by Jean Jones Roberts, his wife of 53 years and his children: Deana Roberts of Collierville, TN;...

W. DEAN ROBERTS, 88, of Germantown, TN passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Visitation will be Saturday, January 8, at 1 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, Olive Branch, MS. The memorial service celebrating Dean's life will follow at 2 pm. Dean was born December 1, 1933 in Blue Springs, MS to Woodie and Linda Greer Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Richard, Gerald, Hoyle and Lynwood Roberts, and three sisters: Carolyn Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts Clayton, and Dean's twin, Jean Roberts Herring. Dean is survived by Jean Jones Roberts, his wife of 53 years and his children: Deana Roberts of Collierville, TN;...

Norma went to join her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2021. Norma was born in Memphis, TN and raised by her parents Stuart G. and Edith Mitchell Carkeet. She married Jim Ed Young in 1952. Together they raised three children. Norma served as President of the Rainshaven Elementary School P.T.A. 1969 -1970 where all three of her children attended school. At the request of the Principle, Norma founded the P.T.A at the new Lanier Jr. High School and served as its first President 1970-1971 when both schools were a part of the Shelby County School System. In 1970 Norma was appointed P.T.A. coordinator by Sheriff William N. Morris of his P.A.I.N. program which began in Shelby County. She was...

Joseph L. Andis, 89, of Nesbit, MS passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Mr. Andis was born on May 3, 1932 in Greenfield, IN to the late Earl and Zelda Lucille (Gambrel) Andis. He was preceded in death by 2 wives, Faye (Holden) Andis and Marjorie (Spencer) Andis; son, Donald Andis; brothers: Ervin Andis, Bob Andis, and Bill Andis; and 2 sisters, Jean Chappell and Nancy Van Sitter. He is survived by 3 daughters: Tina Tompkins of Nesbit, MS, Debra Stier of Brooklyn Center, MN, and Cindy Lawver of Fountain, CO; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Andis of Greenwood, IN; and a brother, Jake Andis of Greenfield, IN. Mr. Andis served our country in the US Army during...

Joseph L. Andis, 89, of Nesbit, MS passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Mr. Andis was born on May 3, 1932 in Greenfield, IN to the late Earl and Zelda Lucille (Gambrel) Andis. He was preceded in death by 2 wives, Faye (Holden) Andis and Marjorie (Spencer) Andis; son, Donald Andis; brothers: Ervin Andis, Bob Andis, and Bill Andis; and 2 sisters, Jean Chappell and Nancy Van Sitter. He is survived by 3 daughters: Tina Tompkins of Nesbit, MS, Debra Stier of Brooklyn Center, MN, and Cindy Lawver of Fountain, CO; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Andis of Greenwood, IN; and a brother, Jake Andis of Greenfield, IN. Mr. Andis served our country in the US Army during...

Hugh D. Carey, Jr., 90, of Nesbit, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Mr. Carey was born on March 9, 1931 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, NY to the late Hugh D. and Mary Frances Carey. He was a graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse and received his Doctorate of Humanities from Philathea College in Ontario, Canada. Mr. Carey served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ann Carey of Nesbit, MS; son, Kevin Carey(Lisa) of Rocky Mount, NC; daughter, Kathleen Carey of Memphis, TN; grandchildren: Melissa, Elizabeth, and Kristopher; and three great-grandchildren all of NC. He was preceded in death by his son,...

Reverend Waid C. Wilkes passed on Thursday October 28, 2021 in Southaven, MS at the age of 83 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife Beverly of 64 years. Waid and Beverly had four children, the late Dr. Waid Timothy Wilkes, Sr. (Lynn) of Hernando, MS, Susie Brown (Mickey) of Southaven, MS, Beth Mayberry (Terry) of Olive Branch, MS and Jeffrey Wilkes, Sr. of North Port Florida. He also leaves behind one brother and four sisters, Donald Wilkes (Nancy) of Nashville, TN, Aletta Wilkes of Plymouth, MI, Betty Wilkes of Marianna, AR., Sandra Childress of Wynne AR, Donna Gardner (Michael) of Wynne, AR and sister-in-law Judy Wilkes of Marianna, AR. He was preceded in death by his...

Mildred Gilmer Sipes, 73, passed away October 27, 2021. Brantley Funeral Home, 662-895-2310.

Jerry Alexander Spencer, 93, passed away Friday, October 15,2021. Brantley Funeral Home, www.brantleyfuneral.com, 662-895-2310.

Brian Allen Burd, 50, of Southaven, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Thornley and Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Burd and his uncle, Steven Burd. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jennifer Burd; children: Carys Burd, Aiden Burd, and Conor Burd; father, Robert E. Burd, II; mother, Nancy Burd; brother, Kevin Burd (Margaret); mother-in-law, Wanda Yopp; brother-in-law, Stephen Yopp (Kelly); sister-in-law, Angela Myers (Jeff); and nieces and nephew, Hannah Burd, Audra Myers, Lana Yopp, and Liam Yopp; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. After attending DOD school, Upper Heyford High School, in England, Brian...

Brian Allen Burd, 50, of Southaven, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Thornley and Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Burd and his uncle, Steven Burd. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jennifer Burd; children: Carys Burd, Aiden Burd, and Conor Burd; father, Robert E. Burd, II; mother, Nancy Burd; brother, Kevin Burd (Margaret); mother-in-law, Wanda Yopp; brother-in-law, Stephen Yopp (Kelly); sister-in-law, Angela Myers (Jeff); and nieces and nephew, Hannah Burd, Audra Myers, Lana Yopp, and Liam Yopp; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. After attending DOD school, Upper Heyford High School, in England, Brian...

Bobbie Sue Pounders King, 90, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in Brevard, NC. She was born January 4, 1931 in Olive Branch, MS to Ernest and Mary Lee Pounders. She married M.L. King in 1954 in Memphis, TN. They lived in several midsouth cities before moving to Tupelo, MS in 1979. She worked for Bank of Mississippi (BancorpSouth) from 1979 - 1994. She was a member of the Tupelo First Presbyterian Church from 1979 - 2010. She moved to Collierville, TN in 2009 and attended Collierville United Methodist Church. In 2018, she moved to Brevard, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.L. King, her sister, Doris King, and her brother, Clarence Pounders. Survivors include her three...

Shirley Ballard Amirault, 79, passed away September 26,2021. Brantley Funeral Home, 662-895-2310.

Larry Noble Gideon, Sr., 73, passed away September 3, 2021. Brantley Funeral Home, 662-895-2310.