Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

Troy Alan Bracken, 54, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 23, 1968 to Bobby and Phyllis Bracken in Parsons, Kansas. Troy bravely fought two brain tumors in 1988 successfully. In April 2023 he was diagnosed with a brain tumor on the cerebellum. The next eight months we spent together are good memories. Troy's chemo had cured his cancer again but caused too much damage to his bone morrow. God is our strength, and has given us peace. Our experience together was memorable and hopeful. We were blessed from: doctors, hospital staff, cafeteria workers, Costco, Aetna, Costco employees, friends, USCGA family, and churches...

After a short battle with breast cancer, Annella Szanyi, age 80, passed away on October 31, 2023 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss. Annella was born on September 11, 1943 to Sidney and Ione Shinault in Byhalia, Miss. She worked for the City of Memphis until her retirement. She was married to the love of her life, William Szanyi, and they enjoyed their life together, especially travelling. She moved to Tupelo five years ago to be closer to her sister, Theresa. Besides doing ?sister things", some of her favorite activities included the Women's Explorer Bible Study Group and the Wilemon Sunday School Ladies Group, both at the Harrisburg Baptist Church. Life was full and...

Wayne Roberson, 88, of Coldwater, MS went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2023. Wayne was born on August 5, 1935 in Independence, MS to the late John Thomas and Annie Lou Roberson. He is survived by his children: Gaither Marie Warren (John), Barry Wayne Roberson, Angela Faye Rose, Mildred Rebecca Newton, Annie Lou Roberson, John Thomas "Tommy" Roberson (Ronda), Jessie Rogers "Rudy" Roberson (Loretta Hall), and Brian Keith Roberson; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Wayne was a farmer most of his life. He had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. The family will receive...

Grace was born April 23, 1932, the fifth of ten children on the family farm in Elloree, SC. She loved her large family dearly and often recalled singing on the back porch swing and picking cotton in the company of her sisters and brothers: Liza, Frances, Charles, Fay, Marie, Sybil, David, Bunny, and Judy. After her mother passed, Grace finished high school at Central High in Charlotte, NC and later married Walter Scott Stallings III, "Scotty." Together they raised her teenage sisters Sybil and Judy and three children - Laura, Scott, and Leslie - living in Charlotte, Nashville, and Memphis. Never afraid to try new things, she was a Boy Scout leader, Girl Scout leader, and at the age of 55...

Linda Patton Wolf, 76, of Southaven, MS succumbed to a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on September 27, 2023. Linda was born to Manda Kerley Patton and John Patton in Nashville, TN on January 23, 1947. Linda was raised in East Nashville with her sister, Norma Patton Cash (sons Cliff & Dave Cash) and brother, John Patton (son Cody Patton). She attended Hume-Fogg High School where she met the love or her life and husband of 59 years, Sherrill T. Wolf. Linda and Sherrill moved to Southaven, MS in 1972 and raised three children, Joe Wolf (Kristy), Lynn Wolf Wood and Andy Wolf (Kelly). Linda delighted in her 8 grandchildren: Sarah Kate and Samuel Wolf of Franklin, TN; Ethan, Quinton and...

BYHALIA, MS -- Glenn Clark Vinson , 56, Jul 06, 2023, in Byhalia, MS. at Byhalia, MS Services will be at Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Victoria United Methodist Church, 5746 Hwy 178 W Victoria, Ms 38679.

Robert Benton Brown, age 51 of Memphis, TN passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born October 20, 1971 in Burnet, TX to Bobby Emmanuel Brown and Sarah Ruth Pogue. He was a relatively new resident to Memphis having lived there for only 2 years. He previously resided in Burnet County, TX, in both Burnet and Marble Falls, for 49 years. Robert graduated from Burnet High School in 1990. Robert worked local to the Marble Falls area, having been employed at H.E.B grocery store for over 25 years. When he relocated to Memphis, he joined a warehouse team working for CuraScript Specialty Distribution. By all accounts, his co-workers from both employers loved Robert and noted what a dedicated...

Robert Benton Brown, age 51 of Memphis, TN passed away on June 18, 2023. He was born October 20, 1971 in Burnet, TX to Bobby Emmanuel Brown and Sarah Ruth Pogue. He was a relatively new resident to Memphis having lived there for only 2 years. He previously resided in Burnet County, TX, in both Burnet and Marble Falls, for 49 years. Robert graduated from Burnet High School in 1990. Robert worked local to the Marble Falls area, having been employed at H.E.B grocery store for over 25 years. When he relocated to Memphis, he joined a warehouse team working for CuraScript Specialty Distribution. By all accounts, his co-workers from both employers loved Robert and noted what a dedicated...

Elizabeth Ann Kennedy, 78, passed away February 28, 2023. Brantley Funeral Home, 662-895-2310.

Joe Kenneth Ingram, 89, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2023. Joe was born to the late John I. and Thelma Parks Ingram on September 17, 1933 in Memphis, TN. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Carolyn Faye Hillhouse Ingram; his cousins: Sue Barkley (Gary) of Hermitage, TN; Ken Parks (Brenda) of Olive Branch, MS; Nancy Wiggs of Memphis, TN; many other cousins who live in other parts of the country; sister-in-law, Janelle Patterson; and a special nephew, Joe Hillhouse (Gayle). Another very special person in Joe's life was Taylor Bond, whom he knew from birth. Taylor's parents, Stan and Cindy Bond were good friends of Joe's. Joe graduated from Memphis Tech...

Jimmie Walter Cox, 89, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022. Mr. Cox was born on January 7, 1933 in Hickory Flat, MS to Robert and Lura Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Maydene Cox who passed away December 22, 2022; sister, Jessie Lowery; and son-in-law, Ross Pavlik. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Pavlik; son, Rick Cox (Celeste); son, Tony Cox (Charlotte); grandchildren: Jordan Cox (Paige), Amber Smith (Parker), and Harper Cox; sisters: Merita Bagwell, Francine Howell, Mary Boatner, and Ella Thompson; and one brother, Jack Cox. Mr. Cox worked for twenty-five and a half years as district sales manager for Coca-Cola Bottling...

Maydene Baker Cox, 86, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Mrs. Cox was born on July 4, 1936 in Woodville, TN to Leander and Myrtle Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Cox Pavlik; son, Rick Cox (Celeste); son, Tony Cox (Charlotte); and grandchildren: Jordan Cox (Paige), Amber Cox (Parker), and Harper Cox. She retired from JC Penney in 1998 after working with the company for twenty-two and half years. Mrs. Cox was a believer in Jesus Christ and a member of Gracewood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Brantley Funeral Home for a time of visitation on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 1-2 pm with a funeral service to begin at...

Barbara Broadway Treadway, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. S Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 10:00 am at Brantley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Boggan Cemetery. In Celebrating Barbara, the family invites friends to join them for a Potluck Meal at Cockrum United Methodist Church Family Life Center after the burial.

Ruth Bryant, 92, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert "Bob" Bryant; parents, Henry and Annie Coleman; siblings: Nora Fitts, Robert Coleman, Virginia Stevens, Glynn Cooper Darby, Henry Coleman, Jr., Anne Christmas, and Limuel Coleman; and half-brother, Powell Coleman. She is survived by her brother, Milton Coleman(Rosa); brother, Minor Coleman; brother-in-law, Jack Christmas; 7 nieces and nephews; and some very special neighbors who helped take care of her, Judy Oetkin and Yvonne and Curt Boykin. Mrs. Bryant was born on March 31, 1930 in Coldwater, MS. She is a 1948 graduate of Coldwater High...

Ruth Bryant, 92, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert "Bob" Bryant; parents, Henry and Annie Coleman; siblings: Nora Fitts, Robert Coleman, Virginia Stevens, Glynn Cooper Darby, Henry Coleman, Jr., Anne Christmas, and Limuel Coleman; and half-brother, Powell Coleman. She is survived by her brother, Milton Coleman(Rosa); brother, Minor Coleman; brother-in-law, Jack Christmas; 7 nieces and nephews; and some very special neighbors who helped take care of her, Judy Oetkin and Yvonne and Curt Boykin. Mrs. Bryant was born on March 31, 1930 in Coldwater, MS. She is a 1948 graduate of Coldwater High...

Billy Wayne Reeves, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill, and his mother, Ethel Reeves. Billy was born in Pontotoc County, MS on July 14, 1930. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 38 years. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the army. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Reeves; daughter, Debbie Reeves (David); a son, Tony Reeves (Sherry). Three of the best grandsons, a PawPaw could wish for, Brice Dodson (Christina), Conner and Garrett Reeves, and a sister, Marjorie Cox. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00 am at Collierville First Baptist Church, 830...

Mildred E. Buttler, 84, of Byhalia, MS went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Mrs. Buttler was preceded in death by her husband, J.S. Buttler; parents, Lloyd and Betty Clark; brothers: Maynard Clark, Thomas Clark, and Jerry Clark; and one sister, Betty Striplin. She is survived by two brothers, William Clark and Steve Clark(Sue); two sisters, Linda Hunt and Catherine Troute; two step-sons, Danny Buttler and Junior Buttler; one step-daughter, Dana Hayes(Danny); and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Buttler retired from AT&T after many years with the company. In her free time, she enjoyed doing different kinds of arts and crafts, crocheting, and sewing. She and her husband...

Lori Ann Bryan, 46 passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Online condolences can be made at www.brantleyfuneral.com

Nancy Schneider Ebbing, 84, a life-long resident of the Memphis area, transitioned to her heavenly home Friday, September 2nd. Nancy graduated from Treadwell High School and was a member of Highland Heights Baptist Church. She met Ed Ebbing, the love of her life, while volunteering for the Memphis Sentimental Journey train museum. After Nancy retired from the Memphis Police Department, Nancy, Ed and Nancy's sister Byron took many three musketeer vacations together. No cookbooks were left unpurchased along the road. Nancy was an accomplished oil painter and many of her works adorn her family's homes. One of her most extensive art projects is a 10x16 model railroad of the Arkansas and...

James Herbert Smith, 74, of Victoria, MS passed away on August 25, 2022. Herbert served in the United States Navy from 1967-1971 in Corpus Christi, TX in avionics. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Faye Smith; brother, Richard Smith(Jillian) of Memphis, TN. He also leaves behind three children: Michael Smith, Kimberly Beal, and Amy D. Hess(Jim); grandsons: Christopher(Janea), Justin(Ann), Michael D., and James; granddaughters: Kayla, Katelyn, Kristin, Cody(Jess), and Alec; and great-grandchildren: Tyler, Kara, Ulvia, and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Louise Smith; and brother, Fred W. Smith. A memorial gathering will be held at Brantley Funeral Home...

James Earl Hardy, Jr., 83, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2022. Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his parents, James Earl Sr. and Rivers Hardy. He is survived by his sister, Joy Hardy Chamberlain(Raybon); and two nephews, Clay Chamberlain(Cindy) and Brent Chamberlain(Nikki). Mr. Hardy was a 1957 graduate of Collierville High School. After High School, he served our country in the United States Army. He later attended Memphis State University. He retired after a long career in the restaurant equipment business in St. Louis. Mr. Hardy was a believer in Jesus Christ and a member of the Episcopal faith.