Paul Bernard Little, 96, former resident of Brighton, Covington, and Memphis, Tennessee passed away of natural causes on April 20, 2021 surrounded by his family at his son's home in Collierville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Anna E. Little, his brothers Earl and Bill Little, sister Florence Reese, and parents, Walter E. Little and Virginia Little. He is survived by his brother Bob Little of Muncy, Pa., sister Alice Miller of Montgomery, Pa., and his children: Ocean County Freeholder Gerry and Lee Little of Surf City, New Jersey, Paula and Dr. Travis Bolton of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Dr. Gregory and Dr. Lora Little of Collierville, Tennessee. He has four...

Robert Hughes Humphreys went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2021. Mr. Humphreys was born in Collierville, TN on August 12, 1924 to Robert Baxter Humphreys and Ruby Hughes Humphreys and resided there for almost his entire life. He grew up in the Great Depression and told stories of how his family grew their own vegetables, raised chickens, and even had a milk cow. He attended Collierville High School where he excelled as a star athlete on the football field and basketball court. 50 years later he could recall specific key game winning plays and was especially proud of the Shelby County Football Championship Collierville won when he was a senior. He then went to Memphis State...

Mary Pebble Bradford, 93, of Collierville, TN went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Mrs. Bradford was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, J.D. Bradford; and her sister, Marcelle Webb. She is survived by her daughters, Angie Bradford and Nelda Peterson(Robert); grandchildren: Rachel Peterson and Joy Peterson; and sisters, Bonnie Hall and Patty Cranmer. Mrs. Bradford was born in Blue Springs, MS and moved to Collierville in her adult life. She worked at Wonder Products and later in the cafeteria at Collierville High School. She loved the Lord and was a member at First Baptist Church in Collierville. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Monday,...

Christian Thomas Bartels, 69, passed away February 1, 2021. Collierville Funeral Home 901-853-2628

Getella Ann Allen, 79, of Collierville, TN went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Allen; parents, Paul and Era Lufcy; and a brother, Freeman Lufcy. She is survived by her son, Rex Allen; daughter, Sara Wiles(Greg); grandchildren: Caitlin Wiles, Taylor Wiles, Dalton Allen(Megan), Rachel Allen, and Allison Wiles; 1 great-grandson, Wynn Allen; 1 brother; and 3 sisters. Mrs. Allen loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Germantown Church of Christ. She retired after 45 years as a preschool teacher. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and volunteering with the VFW. The family will receive friends for a...

Dr. Ruth Mae Springer Russell, passed away January 17, 2021. Collierville Funeral Home, 901-853-2628.

Leonard Crossett Stamper, 79, passed away November 27, 2020. Collierville Funeral Home, 901-853-2628.

Matthew Henry Lewis, Jr., 68, passed away November 11, 2020. Collierville Funeral Home, 901-853-2628.

Edward C. Lawhead, Jr., age 73, lond time resident of Collierville, TN, Russellville, AL, and Chicago/Burnham, IL, passed away November 9, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, TN. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 26, 1946 at Our Little Company of Mary Hospital to father, Edward C. Lawhead, Sr., and mother, Lillian Elizabeth Zbur Lawhead. Edward was married to the former Mary C. Bishop and together they have two sons; David A. Lawhead and John Paul Lawhead. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Elizabeth A. Lawhead, Kathleen M. Lawhead Bowman, Teresa M. Lawhead and a brother; Michael A. Lawhead. Edward grew up in the South suburbs of Chicago, IL - Burnham,...

Dr. John Shea lll, ear specialist and Collierville resident, died on November 8. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, five children, three grandchildren, a stepson, his stepmother, three siblings, and a band of cousins, as well as his dog, Brownie. He is also survived by the thousands of loyal patients he had the honor of caring for over his thirty-five year career; he said they were "his life." Private services arranged through Collierville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Dr. Shea requested that donations be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Mrs. Mary Josephine "Jo" Hall, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on November 6, 2020, after a long illness. Mrs. Hall was born near Oxford, MS, on February 17, 1937, to Mr. and Mrs. Delma L. Hale. She was the eldest of five children and was Valedictorian of her Senior Class. She was a retiree of Buckeye Technologies, where she worked as an Executive Assistant for 42 years. She was an active member of Collierville Presbyterian Church, where she sang in the choir, volunteered in the church office, and served in various roles for the CPC Presbyterian Women. A member of the Friends of the Library, she was a lover of books, particularly the Bible. She enjoyed gardening, birdwatching,...

William "Doug" Douglas Gibbs, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Methodist Germantown. He was born to the late U.M. and Juanita on March 3, 1938 in Paducah, KY. Doug's favorite hobbies include boating, canoeing, backpacking and cattle farming. He served honorably in the Unites States Navy. Doug also owned and operated Camp Electric Company. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Wilma Gibbs and two children, William Douglas Gibbs, Jr., Patrick Edward Gibbs and a sister, Suzanne Burks. Doug is survived by two children, Grant Gibbs (Melissa) and Julia Sellers (Steve); two brothers, Don Gibbs (Becky), John Gibbs (Brownie)....

Jerri Killebrew Harper, 73, passed away October 4, 2020. Collierville Funeral Home 901-853-2628.

Allen Brown Davidson, Jr. born in Memphis on Jan.19, 1949, was killed in an automobile accident on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was the husband of Peggy Mills Davidson for 42 years, and father of Allen Brown "Beau" Davidson, III. He also leaves a sister, Diane Davidson, a host of nieces, nephews, and many faithful friends. He was retired from Fed Ex and was enjoying life in Oxford, Mississippi these last few years. Al loved Jesus, Ole Miss, fishing, ALL dogs, the Rolling Stones, and making people laugh. No one was prouder of his son, Beau, than his daddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aileene and Allen Brown Davidson, Sr. God was preparing Al for Heaven the last six months...

Christian "Taylor" Johnson, 24, passed away September 2, 2020. Collierville Funeral Home, 901-853-2628.

Eleanor Inez Williams passed away on August 6, 2020. Inez was born in Memphis, TN., on November 3, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Larkin and Claudia Umberger and her sister, Sandra. Inez graduated from Olive Branch High School and Mississippi College for Women with a degree in primary education. She began her career as a 2nd grade teacher at Gragg School. It was there she met her future husband, George, who was also a first year teacher at the school. Inez also taught at St. Georges Elementary in Germantown and Newberry Elementary School. She retired from teaching after 25 years in the profession. During her career Inez was recognized by the Rotary Club of...

Frank Given, 82, died July 25, 2020 Collierville Funeral Home 901-853-2628

Casimir "Cass" Michael Rollins, 92, passed away July 23, 2020. Collierville Funeral Home, 901-853-2628

Gregory Jon Hall, 49, of Allen, TX, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2020. Mr. Hall was a graduate of Southern Methodist University Law School and held a Master's Degree in Taxation from the University of Memphis. He was employed as a Tax Director with AT&T in Dallas, TX. He was a Christian and was baptized as a child. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Presley Hall and Maxine Stevens Hall. He is survived by his wife, Paige Hall, two children, Elizabeth Hall and Max Hall, six siblings, Gary Hall, Mike Hall, David Hall, Danny Hall, Marilyn Hall Long, and Angie Hall, his brother-in-law, Doug Morris and his mother-in-law Brenda Morris Wiley....

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