Dudley Hugh Johnston, 89, of Germantown, TN died peacefully on February 4, 2021. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a recipient of the Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" award. Dudley was born on March 23, 1931 in Tampa, FL to Joseph and Minnie Johnston. In 1947, he took his first flying lesson in St. Petersburg, FL and began his love of flying. In 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He flew as a fighter pilot, bomber pilot and transport pilot. After retiring from the Air Force in 1968 he flew as a corporate pilot for W.R. Grace, Western Leasing, and FedEx. When he retired from FedEx in 1999 he flew chartered planes for various clients for several years. He is...

Our beloved, Gary Kindle Davis, passed away on January 17, 2021, peacefully following an unexpected illness at the age of 72. Gary was survived two great nieces that were the light of Gary's life, Kendall Joy Blaylock and Sienna Rose Blaylock and their parents Chris and Andria Blaylock of Memphis, TN; special Aunt Mary Von Mitros of Memphis, TN; Aunt Willard "Faye" Davis Mock and husband Arlis of Fulton, MS; and many other close cousins and great nieces and nephews who adored him and always referred to him as "Uncle Gary." Gary was born in Tupelo, MS on March 3rd, 1948, to the late Kindle "Bud" Davis and the late Juanita Joy "Nita" Brown Davis. He was preceded in death by his sister...

Our beloved, Gary Kindle Davis, passed away on January 17, 2021, peacefully following an unexpected illness at the age of 72. Gary was survived two great nieces that were the light of Gary's life, Kendall Joy Blaylock and Sienna Rose Blaylock and their parents of Memphis, TN; special Aunt Mary Von Mitros of Memphis, TN; Aunt Willard "Faye" Davis Mock and husband Arlis of Fulton, MS; and many other close cousins and great nieces and nephews who adored him and always referred to him as "Uncle Gary." Gary was born in Tupelo, MS on March 3rd, 1948, to the late Kindle "Bud" Davis and the late Juanita Joy "Nita" Brown Davis. He was preceded in death by his sister Juanita Devon Davis Blaylock....

Maxine E. Hayes, 96, of Memphis, passed away Monday December 14, 2020. Ms. Hayes was a member of Dellwood Baptist Church and later Georgian Hills Baptist Church. Ms. Hayes was preceded in death by her husband, Verson Wesley Hayes, her son, Tobias Hayes, and two brothers, RuFus England, and Travis England. Survivors include her son, Randy Hayes (Reba), her daughter-in-law, Dian Hayes, her brother, Archie England, her sister, Eloise Riley, six grandchildren, Lynn Roberts (Shannon), Daniel Hayes (Angela), Jason Hayes (Kathy), Patience Radcliff (Eric), Gwen Hayes (Stephanie), and Rachel Kolath, and ten great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Friday December 18, 2020 at Bradford...

Becky Thompson, 96, died December 11, 2020 Memphis Funeral Home Poplar

Humble and honorable servant of God, Michael Edwin Cain, 77, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Monday, December 7th, 2020. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by: his wife and best friend of 25 years, Joanne Kerne Cain; his children Scott (Julie) and Kim (Marty) Newman; and step-daughter, Cindy (Stephan) Leigh; 4 grandchildren: Lauren Konrade, Evan (Rachel) Cain, Brady (Alex) Newman, Kynzie (Ian) Story and 4 great grandchildren, his beloved brother, Danny (Diane) Cain, many wonderful nieces and nephew. Mike was predeceased by his mother, Isla Mae Cain, and his father, Charles E. Cain. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Mike graduated from East High School in 1961. He proudly and...

Hazel Gordon Beaver Richmond died peacefully in her sleep Monday, December 7, 2020. She was 99 years old. Hazel was born October 23, 1921, the eldest child of Solon and Rubye Frances Shoemaker Beaver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Richmond, her brothers, Solon Jr. "June" and Dan Beaver, sisters, Carolyn Beaver and Dorothy "Dot" Beaver Henderson, and her nephew, Chip Fee. Hazel grew up in Crosstown, TN. She graduated from Munford High School, where she was the Homecoming Queen and named Miss Tipton County. Hazel went on to continue her education at Memphis State University, completing her undergraduate and master's degrees in education. Hazel firmly believed in...

Eleanor W. Moore, 93, of Memphis, TN, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. Mrs. Moore, beloved mother and grandmother, was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Moore. She is survived by three children, Marcia Moore, Robin Wachsman (Bruce), and Brian Moore, and six grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held by the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralpoplar.com.

Gloria Jean Baker, 72, a lifelong resident of Memphis, Tennessee was born September 4, 1948. She died on October 15, 2020. She attended St. James Catholic Church. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She leaves her mother, Rose M. Baker and seven siblings, Jerry Baker (Jamie), Donna Bradley (Larry), Joe Baker, Beverly Finnell (Kelly), Sharon Arnold (Jeff), Linda Gore (Steve) and Mike Baker. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerome E. (Gerve) Baker. Her service will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 4180 Leroy Ave., on Monday October 19. Visitation will be at 10:30 and funeral services at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...

Christopher Burr, 65, died October 8, 2020. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar.

Armond Joseph Grandi, 93 years of age was born of immigrant parents, Olinto Grandi, of Valdotavo, Italy and Adolfina Bertoni Grandi of Marseille, France whose mother was French and her father was Italian. She grew up in Luca, Italy. Armond retired from the Illinois Central Railroad after 43 years as a steam and diesel locomotive machinist. He was a Navy veteran if World War II in the South Pacific and in the Philippine Islands. Armond was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 36 years, Louise Bursi Grandi. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters, Thelma Littleton (Henry), Mary Frances "Dolly" Keyes Pino (Jimmy Keyes and Frank Pino), Rena Robison (Lowell) and brother, Raymond...

James E. Ferguson, 69, passed away September 23, 2020. Make online condolences at memphisfuneralhome.net

Carolyn Jean Heinz, age 69, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and wife of David L. Heinz, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2020 at her home after a long illness. Carolyn was born June 9, 1951 in Memphis, the daughter of the late James and Mary Lucille Welch. She was a graduate of Messick High School in Memphis. She was employed as a real estate agent for DeCaro Reality until 2002. She was a member of Life Change N Ministries church in Memphis. Carolyn enjoyed giving out hugs and sharing her love for Jesus Christ to everyone she met. For many years she was a part of the Evangelism Explosion Ministry at Central Church. In 1997, Carolyn helped her...

Donald Lynn Evans died 9/12/2020. Services will be through Memphis Funeral Home.

Joyce Ball Downing, 96, died September 4, 2020 Memphis Funeral Home Poplar

Shelly Jean Hibler, 56, died September 3, 2020. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar

Andrew Steven Chiego Died 8/31/2020. Services will be through Memphis Funeral Home.

Iris Louise Cook, age 81, died on August 29, 2020. Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

William Jackson Roberts, of Germantown, TN, passed away August 22, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born March 14, 1941, in Memphis, TN. Jack graduated from South Side High School and The University of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, and his grandson, Jackson James Roberts. Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Sharp Roberts; son, Kenneth Jackson Roberts (Lisa); daughter, Kelly Roberts Fick (Jeff); son, Jason Alan Roberts (Toni); 6 grandchildren and several siblings. A family funeral service will be held at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. Friday, September 4, 2020 at 10am. Visitation will follow the service from 11am-12pm. Burial...

Conrad W. Brandon, 84, died August 18, 2020. Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar

Nell Hudson Fundo, age 81, passed away on August 16, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Nell was born on July 27, 1939 to the late Dr. Jules Rozier Hudson and Mrs. Rosa Stalm Hudson. Nell had a younger brother Dr. Joseph Stalm Hudson who preceded her in death at the age of 70. She was the widow of Mr. Francis P. Fundo. She was a graduate from St. Agnes Academy. She later attended Miller Hawkins Business School. Nell retired with 30 years of service from the State of Tennessee DHS. Nell is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, and a few close friends, Jack and Laurinda Ingram, Malloy Kline, Mary Jane Young, Mary Fury, and Janet Maloney. Nell also had the help of some wonderful...