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Vincent Lemorrocco, 87, beloved husband of Eda C. Fain, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, in Germantown Methodist Hospital's Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. From the Cowardly Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz at Germantown Community Theatre to Lieutenant Rooney in Arsenic and Old Lace at Playhouse on the Square, to chorus roles in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Jewish Community Center Theatre, to Scapino, directed by Lou Franceschini, at Christian Brothers College, to Mr. Vinnie in the Sandra Ostrander play, No Hard Feelings, in the McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College, to part of a singing, dancing gangster duo in Kiss Me, Kate at Theatre Memphis, to...

Robert Sterling Hollabaugh, age 87, died peacefully at home with his wife Maggie by his side on October 17, 2024. He had a wonderful life; well-lived and full of love. He had a quick wit, was very patient with a gentle spirit, and one you sought out for his wisdom. Margaret "Maggie" Moore was the love of his life. On a chance fishing trip to Lake Martin with his fraternity brother Ernie Moore, Bobby met Ernie's little sister, Margaret. He called her "Maggie," and they married a few years later when she graduated from Auburn University. That was the beginning of their wonderful life together that lasted 61 years. They were a fantastic team! Dr. Hollabaugh was a pediatric surgeon and...

F. Carolyn Thompson passed away in the early morning of Jan. 5, 2023. The devoted wife and mother is survived by her husband of 71 years, Ray H. Thompson; and sons: Raymond C (Lila), J. Tom (Brenda), J. Tim (Laura), and Robert J (Cathie). She has seen seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a long time parishioner of the Church of the Nativity and participated in several knitting programs based out of the church. She is probably most remembered for selling the homegrown vegetables from the carport during the summers. She enjoyed walks under her pecan trees and always had an additional plate(s) at the table for visitors. She loved puzzles of all types and was...

William Glenn Key, 64, passed away March 23, 2022. Mr. Key was a graduate of the University of Memphis and worked for Certifit. In his spare time he was an avid bird hunter. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Glenn Key and Betty Gillum Key. He is survived by his wife, Tina Louise Key; daughter, Victoria Key; sons, Jake Gaines (Becca), and Chase Gaines; grandchildren, Wesley and William Key and Jovie and Belle Gaines and a sister, Ellen Gagne (Will). The family will receive friends on Thursday March 31, 2022 from noon until 2 p.m. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. all at Memphis...

Jeanette Korlin, 98, formerly of Schererville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee after a long illness. Jeanette was born on April 29, 1923 to Nicholas and Anna (Kupczak) Wadiak in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Fenger High School in 1941, Jeanette went to work at The Hymen-Michael Company in downtown Chicago and would eventually be employed by Purdue University Calumet Campus where she was in charge of telephone operations. She retired from Purdue in 1986. In 1946, Jeanette met her future husband, Vern, at the Trianon Ballroom in Chicago. They married in 1948 and eventually had one daughter, Donna. Jeanette was preceded in death by her...

Jeanne Murrell Rose, 90, died December 8, 2021, at the Memphis Jewish Home in Memphis, TN. She grew up in both Macon and La Grange, TN, one of her fondest childhood memories was swimming in the Wolf River with her friends. She attended Fayette County High School, Stephens College, and Memphis State University. She was a long-time member of Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis and regularly attended the Chapel Class with her husband. Jeanne possessed tremendous energy and charm. She decorated extensively for every holiday and was an avid gardener. She was tenderhearted toward animals, but especially horses, dogs, and cats. Jeanne was the only child of Lemuel Quincy Murrell and Eldredge...

Jeanne Murrell Rose, 90, died December 8, 2021, at the Memphis Jewish Home in Memphis, TN. She grew up in both Macon and La Grange, TN, where one of her fondest childhood memories was swimming in the Wolf River with her friends. She attended Fayette County High School, Stephens College, and Memphis State University. She was a long-time member of Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis and regularly attended the Chapel Class with her husband. Jeanne possessed tremendous energy and charm. She decorated extensively for every holiday and was an avid gardener. She was tenderhearted toward animals of all kinds, but especially horses, dogs, and cats. Jeanne was the only child of Lemuel Quincy...

Reverend Don Edward Johnson entered the beginning of life with Jesus, perfected and made holy, on September 24, 2021. Don was born in Memphis, TN on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1936. He was the son of Cody Jefferson Johnson and Mary Lillian Johnson. He leaves two brothers, Gene Johnson, and Ronnie (Bonnie) Johnson, of Memphis, TN and one son, Michael Dalton Johnson, of Charleston, SC. Don is also survived by his wife, Cheryl Stigall Waters Johnson, whom he married in 2005. Don's first wife, Ann Dalton Johnson, passed away in 2002 after 30 years of marriage. Don is a graduate of Central High School, Memphis State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas....

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Lieutenant Colonel William Kenton Adams passed away September 14, 2021 at his home in New Jersey. He was the son of Rev. William G. Adams and Manette Grace Adams. Kenton was born in Mayfield, KY on November 4, 1937. He graduated from Lone Oak High School and Murray State University. After college he served 20 Years in the US Army. While in the military he served in Kansas, Missouri, Korea, Germany, Tennessee, Greenland, and Fort Knox. He attended the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. During the Vietnam war he served as an artillery spotter. Kenton received many awards for his military service including a Bronze Star for valor in combat. He was preceded in death by...

Byron Morgan Graves, age 87, Former resident of DeValls Bluff, AR, son of Edwin and Virginia Graves, passed away March 15, 2021 at Robinwood Community in Bartlett, TN. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diane; sons, Damon Graves (Karen) and Myron Graves (Tammy); grandchildren Jordan Graves and Kyle Caster.

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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...