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Mattie Lee Bryant (Memaw), 94, departed this life on September 4, 2020 Mattie was dedicated to her Christian faith, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and University of Memphis Basketball fan. Mattie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years. John M Bryant. She is survived by two sons, Rick Bryant (Pam) and Gary Bryant (Janna). Also five grandchildren, Eric Bryant (Nikki), Jason Bryant, Luke Bryant (Magen), John Bryant (Dana), Anna Goodwin (Chris). In addition, five great grandchildren, Mason, Aidan, Logan, Kinsley and Harper. Mattie's love, direction and stories will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 am Thursday, September 10 with...

Passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Forest Hill Funeral Home, Midtown 901-775-0311

Dorothy L. Prater, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Mrs. Prater was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a Godly woman who lived as an example of Proverbs 31st woman. She loved dearly her husband and sons. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Lee Prater, grandchild Emily Prater, two great-grandchildren Hope Prater and Kingston Schellang, her parents,Walter Lee and Susie Medford. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Earl E. Prater, two sons, Michael Earl Prater (Dawn) of Arlington, TN and Jimmy Dale Prater (Tracey) of Independance, MS; a daughter in-law, Tonya Prater of Mason, TN ; 5 grandchildren,...

Jessie Ellen Hughes, 80,passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Ms Hughes was retired from MLGW. She was a member of East Frayser Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest P. Hughes; two daughters, Treena Hutchison and Donna Hughes; also, her parents, Fred and Mae Hooten Jessie is survived by: daughter, Sharon Douglas (Mike, deceased); son, Steve Hughes (Terri); son, Randy Yarbro (Rita), daughter, Lisa Hughes; brother, Billy Hooten (Peggy); 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one niece and nephew. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 10 AM Thursday, July 23 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home with service immediately following. Burial will be in Northridge...

Mary Ellen Thornton Catron age 94 of Smithville and a native of Memphis, passed away Saturday night, November 30, 2019 at The Webb House in Smithville. She was born March 30, 1925 to her parents, the late William and Emma Barnett Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lynn; 2 sisters, Ruth Dobbs and Nancy Gammon; 1 brother, William Thornton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Horn Lake, Mississippi and was retired from Kimberly Clark in Memphis. She is survived by 2 children, Billy Catron of Horn Lake, MS and Carol Brown of Suwanee, GA; 2 grandchildren, Heather and Michael; 2 great-grandchildren, Brandy and Cody; 1 brother, Ron...

George Michael "Mick" McCormick III, 59, of Memphis, TN passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019. George was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved all animals. He worked in construction most of his career. Mick was preceded in death by his father, George M. McCormick, Jr. and brother, John Wayne McCormick. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Gladys N. McCormick; his sister, Naomi McCormick; one niece, Chandler Holland and two nephews, Jacob and Brandon McCormick. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 2 PM on Monday, December 2 at Forest Hill Funeral Home, East with service immediately following. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, East, 901-382-1000 /...

Michael William Casey, 20, passed away on November 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother April Lynn Casey and uncle Tim Dunn. Left to cherish his memory are Father William M. Casey, sisters Jakki and Emma Casey, grandmothers Juanita Grace Allen and Caroline Hancock Dickinson, brotherly cousin Dean Krebs, Aunt Maria Krebs and godfather, great Uncle, Jack Casey, also many great aunts and uncles are also missing him. He was proud to work as an electrical apprentice with IBEW Local 474. During the past two years of his life he worked at a Steel Mill, Cotton Mill, Ole Miss College, University of Memphis, LeBonheur Hospital, Tunica Casinos, and Bartlett High School with his...

Sheila Lynn Bramlett Smith, 61, from Memphis, loving mother, sister and Nana, passed away October 26, 2019, surrounded by family. As a retired real estate broker, Sheila was a very generous and giving woman who loved her family and friends dearly. Sheila was always there to help anyone in need. Survived by her father, Jerry Bramlett; daughter, Corinthian Smith; son, Cayden Smith; stepdaughter, Meckinzie Campbell; brother, Ricky Bramlett; sister, Terry Bramlett Barnett and grandson, Daniel Campbell Jr. Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held November 23 from 230-5 pm at Forest Hill Funeral Home, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN. 38133, flowers may be sent here as well.

Margaret Jeanette Parker - Caldwell, 80, of Saltillo, MS formerly of Southaven, MS passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Ms Parker retired from Dales Restaurant in Southaven after 34 years. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Caldwell; her parents, James V. and Clara O New; three brothers: LV New, James Clayton New, William New and daughter, Patricia Armstrong. She leaves one son, Ricky Parker (Trish) of Hernando, MS; two daughters, Tina Pitts of Pontotoc, MS and Terra Stembridge (Don) of Mooreville, MS; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; also many other beloved family and friends. Visitation will be on Monday, October 7 from 9 to 10:45 AM at Forest Hill...

Mary Nell Phillips Cleaves, 94, of Bartlett, TN, went home to be with Jesus on September 26, 2019. She was born in Macon, TN to Arlen and Della Phillips on February 8, 1925 and grew up in Oakland, TN. She attended high school in Somerville, TN where she met and later became the beloved wife of Nolen W. Cleaves for 69 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life was full as she cared for her family and as she served her Lord at Bartlett Baptist Church where she was a member since 1946. She taught the 3-year old's Sunday School class for 15 years, worked with G.A.'s and was the director of adults Training Union and Senior adults Sunday School opening...

Margaret Ella Yancey, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Yancey; her son, Ken Nolan, Jr., her parents and three brothers. She leaves two daughters, Trena Lynn Munns and Charmaine Robinson; one son, William Dale Fisher; one sister, Donna Mollerup and one brother, Allen Huss ; also 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, September 19 from 1 to 2 PM at Forest Hill Funeral Home, East with service immediately following. Forest Hill Funeral Home, East 901-382-1000 / www.foresthillfh.com

Jane Drewry Gay, 91, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born April 30, 1928 to the late James Victor Drewry and Leo Gertrude Yancey Drewry of Ripley, MS. She was also preceded in death by her husband William P. Gay, her son Billy Gay, her daughter Ellen Stowell, and her sister Verdell Drewry Graham. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Becky Gay, her granddaughter Leslie Torrell, her grandson Kevin Gay, and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Anita Drewry Fletchall, two nephews Allan Fletchall and Bo Fletchall, and a niece Mary Jane Brinkley. Jane also leaves additional family and numerous friends whom she loved, and...

Barbara Jannette Dean passed away September 9, 2019 at the age of 83, at her home in Cordova, TN. Barbara was born February 23, 1936 in Iuka, Mississippi to Bliss and Christine Hamm. She was raised in Iuka, where she held the title of Miss Iuka. She graduated from Iuka High School, and later attended Northeast College in Boonville, Mississippi. While in Iuka, she met the love of her life, Bob Dean. They dated for several years before they were married on June 10, 1956. They welcomed their first child, Kim, and quickly welcomed their second child, Keith, just 13 months later. Todd came along 7 years later and their family was complete. Barbara was a homemaker for many years, until her...

Joe Forsythe, 88, of Horn Lake, MS passed away September 19, 2019. Forest Hill 901-775-0310