FOREST HILL FUNERAL HOME EAST

James R "Jim" Pannell, 83, of Memphis passed away on Friday May 14, 2021. He was born August 16, 1937 to Clara and Lee Roy Pannell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years Betty Pannell, daughter Kathy Pannell East, son Randy Pannell, sisters Dorothy Hadaway, Wilma Holland, and Mary Evelyn Prestage. He leaves his sons Ricky(Gina), Darin(Sherry), and Steve(Karen) Pannell, 11 grandchildren, Glenda, Holli, Pace, Blake, Katie, Kelsi, Randi, Jessica, Ryan, Eric & Steven, 2 great grandchildren Jax and Peyton, and 2 sisters, Sherry(Jim) Moore and Judy(Allen) Green. He graduated high school in 1955 from Bartlett High where he lettered in baseball, football, &...

Gloria Stafford, 74, passed away March 31, 2021. Mrs. Stafford was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Oglesby, sisters, Sarah Johnson and Donna Helzner and 1 brother,Richard Oglesby, her husband Jimmy Stafford and her son James Stafford Jr. Gloria is survived by 2 sisters, Anna Schmaucker (Dave) and Beverly Usrey, As well as 2 brothers, Joe David Oglesby and Alfred (Mary) Oglesby. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, her Daughter, Kimberley Stafford Heath (Carl), 3 grandchildren, Jason, Joy, and Bradlee Heath, also 2 Great grandchildren, Paislee and Sienna. Services will be held at Forrest Hill Funeral East Chapel Monday, April 12 at 2:00 PM, visitation will...

Bobbie Ruth Tatum Duke, 94, died on February 26, 2021, at Senatobia ReHab and Healthcare in Senatobia, MS. She was born on October 23, 1926, in Brownfield, MS, the daughter of John A. Tatum and Lovie Thurmond Tatum. Moving to Memphis when she was nine years old, Ruth graduated from Whitehaven High School in 1945. Later that year, she married William A. Rigdon and lived in Kentucky for six years. After their divorce in 1951, Ruth moved back to Memphis. In 1954, she married George Duke and was married to him for 50 years until his death in 2004. Ruth worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. as a secretary for 38 years. She was a longtime member of Whitehaven United Methodist Church where...

AVCM Kenneth Harvey Dixon, USN (Ret.), age 81, passed away Friday February 26, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born July 19, 1939 in England, AR to the late Henry Harvey Dixon and Dora Annes Dixon. He graduated from Crossett High School in 1957. He was employed by the Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in Crossett, AR from 1957 until enlisting in the Navy on October 11, 1961. He traveled the world; he served his country with distinction, retiring on October 31, 1991 with the rank of Master Chief. He later went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University on May 14, 1994 and was employed by the Tennessee Department of...

Shirley J. Richardson of West Memphis, AR, passed away on February 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Richardson and granddaughter, Audra Evans. She is survived by her children, Tonja, Craig, Kalle, and Stacy, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Forest Hill East, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133.

Shirley J. Richardson of West Memphis, AR, passed away on February 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Richardson and granddaughter, Audra Evans. She is survived by her children, Tonja, Craig, Callie, and Stacey, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Forest Hill East, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133.

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With great sadness, we announce the passing of William Irvin Hollis, 92, on January 30, 2021, at Methodist Germantown Hospital. Until the end of his earthly life, Bill shared his generous love, sharp wit, and impeccable memory with family and friends. He lit up every room he entered, and his warm approach quickly turned strangers into friends. A natural cut-up, Bill especially loved teasing his buddies, new and old. Born in Blytheville, AR, to Esther and Parrott Hollis, Bill grew up in North Memphis as one of eight children. He developed incredible strength and resilience early in life. After caring for his dying mother, Bill began working at the local drug store at the young age of 11....

Walter Ward Henning, age 96, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 27, 2021, from COVID-19. Walter, aka Daddy and Pop, was born August 23, 1924, in Fowlkes, TN. Ironically, 22 years later he would marry the love of his life, Annie Christine Roach, of Fowlkes. They were married for 68 years prior to her passing in 2014. Walter is survived by his three children and their spouses, Carrie Ann (Henning Thornton) and Don Akey; Sandra (Henning) and Don Rice; and Phillip and Frankie Henning. Grandsons Eric and Carrie Thornton, Lee and Amanda Thornton, and Marc and Alona Henning. Great-grandchildren Victoria and Jamie Smith, Nick and Carrlie Thornton, Erin and Casey Gruno, Lily Thornton,...

84, died on January 22, 2021, Forest Hill Funeral Home East 901-382-1000

Gloria retired from Bell South as a Manager with 40 years of service, and then into 20+ years as a Realtor with the Albertine Company. She was loved and respected by many. Gloria is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Beard, her father, Louis Beard, and brothers, George Beard and Larry Beard. She leaves a daughter, Heather Crain (Memphis), her sister in law Florence Beard of Cypress, TX, a sister, Charlene Breazeale (Larry) of Huntsville AL, and many dearly loved nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services: Forest Hill East Funeral Home with interment in the Mausoleum, Wednesday, February 03, 2021 10:00 am In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gloria's name to the...

Mark Perry Dorfman was born December 16, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA and died on January 1, 2021. All who knew him were blessed by his love of Jesus, America family and friends (many on facebook), sports, animals, music and life in general. Mark lived in Memphis since 1971 and worked at the Internal Revenue Service for 36 years. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Henry Dorfman, and his mother, Yetta Kazinetz Dorfman. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Jeannine Bryson Dorfman, his sister, Linda Gail Dorfman, many cousins, nieces and nephews, a sister -in-law, Rosemary Price, and other loved ones. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. Mark suffered from many health...

Norma Jean Boggs, 80, of Southaven, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents, Keese Lawrence Gaines and Minnie Rose Gaines and her three siblings, Edgar, Evelyn and Jack. She was born in Ripley, TN. She is survived by her three children, Larry Boggs, Denise Feathers and Stacie Martin; four grandchildren, Lauren (Brandon Sr.), Lindsey (Chris), Tanner (Dana) and Carter; five great grandchildren, Brandon Jr., Addison, Aaliyah, Sutton and Mavis. She was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church. Her friends and family will remember her as a kind and sweet lady. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. January 12 at Forest...

Joan Sipowich, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sipowich. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Sparks (Allen) of Cordova. Private entombment will be at Forest Hill Memorial Park East Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Scenic Hills Unite Methodist Church.

96, died on December 14, 2020, Forest Hill Funeral Home East 901-382-1000

William Joseph Bledsoe, 81, of Southhaven, MS, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday December 14th, 2020. Bledsoe was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 27, 1939. He was known as Joseph and PawPaw to those closest to him. Bledsoe was a fireman with the City of Memphis and retired as a Captain after serving for 32 years. In 1994, he married his bride, Marie Bledsoe. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he caused Joseph to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, in 1995. He is preceded in death by his parents, William...

William Julian Donaldson, 85, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. During his career Mr. Donaldson worked for the City of Memphis in the Public Works Department as a supervisor, he retired after 44 years. He also worked for Lutheran Village in Memphis on grounds maintenance, he retired after 13 years. William was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Glenda Charlene Donaldson and daughter, Terri McCord. He leaves two children, Troy Donaldson (Deborah) of Cottontown, TN and, Tini Kirby (Dewayne)of Byhalia, MS; two step-children, Wyatt Shankle of Madison, AL and Renee Diell (Keith) Ripley, TN; one sister, Priscilla Ann Hart and brother, Calvin Samuel Donaldson; 10 grandchildren...

Katie Sue Ruby passed away December 4, 2020. She was born to Modie and Wilfred Davis on August 24, 1933. She is survived by her children, Wendy Boyd (Larry) and Kevin Ruby (Joyce); her grandchildren, Christine Ruby Covney (Matthew), Gabe Ruby, Alexis Boyd Heinz (Steve), Benjamin Boyd (Tori); great-granddaughter, Ruby Claire Heinz and Sisters Virgie Tompkins and Francis Stephenson. She was preceded in death by her son, Clay Ruby (Melodye); sister Eloise Earp and her parents Modie and Wilfred Davis. Sue enjoyed a career as a Realtor for almost fifty years and was a lifetime member of the Board of Realtors Multimillion Dollar Sales Club. As a member of Wells Station Baptist Church and in her...

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Ronald Perry Sr. of Bartlett, TN passed away Thursday November 26th, 2020 at the age of 68. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years,Tammy Perry, his son's Ronald Perry Jr. and Tyler Perry, and daughter Tracey Ayers. He also leaves behind three grandchildren Eva French, Elijah Perry, and Quentin Ayers, a sister Janet Reid and a twin brother Donald Perry.

Mr. James Edward Smith, age 73 passed away on November 10, 2020. Mr. Smith served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War and later as a Shelby County Deputy Sheriff. After retirement from the Sheriff's Department he owned and operated Bartlett Lawn Service. Mr. Smith was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, TN. James was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Astrid Wilson Smith; Son, James Edward Smith, Jr.; Sister, Sandra Smith Goldsby; Grandson, Carsten James Smith. The family will gather to receive friends Thursday November 12, 2020 from 5 - 7 PM at Forest Hill East Funeral Home and again at 9 AM...