ROLLER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME

Brenda Sue Deckelman, 69, of Lakeland, TN, died on February 27, 2020. Roller-Citizens Funeral-Home. 870.735.1000.

Mary Ethel Cody, 81, passed away on February 25, 2020. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500.

Quinton Richard Creekmore, 76, died on 2/14/2020. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500.

Virginia Pedrita Nunez, 62, died February 1, 2020. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500. RollerFuneralHomes.com/Memphis.

Malcom L. Smith, 81, died January 21, 2020. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500.

Debra Lynn Smith, 66, Bartlett, TN, died January 21, 2020. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371-9500.

Matthew Clinton Earle, Jr., 86, died January 16, 2020. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500.

Jerry Lee Jarvis, 75, Memphis, TN, passed December 17, 2019. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500.

Jimmy W. Bramlett, Sr. passed away on November 30, 2019. Roller Family Funeral Home. 901.371.9500.

Carolyn Frances Mann, 87, of West Memphis, AR, passed away on November 7, 2019, at Hermitage Gardens of Southaven, MS. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Urbana, AR to Carrall and Blanche Tillman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband, Richard A. Mann. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Carolyn Malone (Mike), Jayne Warren (Steve), and Becky Northcutt (Kevin); her four grandchildren, Ben Malone (Jennifer), Christopher Malone (Emilee), Philip Warren, and Rebecca Northcutt; and her three great-grandchildren, Brock Malone, Bryant Malone, and Jake Malone. The family would like to say thank you to the following for their care and support of...

BLACKWOOD, Miriam (Mim). Mrs. James W. Blackwood, Sr., age 97, of Memphis, Tennessee, devoted wife, wonderful mother and grandmother passed away Monday night, October 21, 2019. Funeral service will be Monday, October 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon at Roller Family Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay Hwy., Memphis, TN. Miriam Le Grantham was born November 11, 1921, in Simpson County, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Beulah Weathersby Grantham, and her husband of 62 years, Dr. James Blackwood, Sr. of Blackwood Brothers Quartet fame. She is survived by her sister, Mildred (Delos) Mahaffey, sons, Jimmy (James, Jr.), and daughter-in-law,...

Will Nathan Wilson, Jr. "Billy", 72, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his home in Memphis, TN. A native of West Memphis, AR, he graduated from West Memphis High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Among his many athletic honors and accomplishments, he received All-State football recognition and was one of the district's top hurdlers. Billy was also proud to be an integral member of the 1963 Blue Devil football team that was inducted into the West Memphis Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He attended the University of Arkansas on a football scholarship playing under Frank Broyles. After college, he entered the mortgage lending business...

Roy Wayne Shipley, 79, of Memphis, TN, passed away October 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one son. He was survived by his other son, two daughters, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, from 10AM to 12 Noon, at Roller Family Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay, Memphis, TN. Funeral service and interment will be private. Online condolences may be left at: RollerFuneralHomes.com/Memphis.

Freda Mae Stacks, 89, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Cullman, AL. She was born to John and Irene Goss Walls, on September 19, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Benjamin R. Stacks, Jr.; her sister, Juanita Durham; and her two brothers, Harold Lee Walls and Jimmy Dale Walls. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, John Stacks (Suzie) and Michael Stacks (Shannon); her three grandchildren Amanda Leonardi (Joseph), Christopher Stacks (Ashely), and Chris Hanson; and her three great-grandchildren, Samuel, Michael, and James Leonardi. The family would like to say a thank you to St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN and...

Glenn Allen Miller, 63, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away on September 24, 2019. Born February 9, 1956 to Dearl and Charlene Miller, in Memphis, TN. Glenn was preceded in death by his father. Left behind to cherish his memory are his mother; sister, Lisa Pounders (Keith); niece, Melissa Koch (Jason); and three great-nephews, Michael, Isaac, and Gideon. Glenn was an avid hunter and fisherman. The family has chosen to honor his wishes privately. Condolences may be made at: RollerFuneralHome.com/Memphis.

John Wade Burrow, 82, of Germantown, TN, died peacefully at home on September 5, 2019. He was born on April 16, 1937 in Shreveport, LA to the late Hilda Roberta Keller Burrow and John Weston Burrow. He graduated from West Memphis High School in 1955 and from the University of Mississippi in 1959 where he was a member of DKE fraternity and a devoted Rebel. He later earned a Juris Doctor degree from Memphis State University School of Law in 1964. In his career, he worked as a real estate broker, appraiser, and property manager while serving as President of The Burrow Companies and of Great Southern Farms, Ltd. He earned both the State Certified Real Estate Appraiser designation along with a...

Walter Ray Stegall, 72, of Lakeland, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Trudie Stegall; his 2 brothers, Tim and Jerry Stegall; and his sister Linder Archer. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Janet Stegall; his daughter, Amy Ward; his son, Jason Stegall; his sister Sherry Wilson (Wayne); his 4 grandchildren, Shaye, Marianna, Nathan, and Alana; and his faithful companion Lilly. Walter served in the US Army and was stationed at the DMZ in Korea, from 1968 to 1969. Visitation will be held at Roller Family Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay, Memphis, TN, on Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10:00 AM to 12:00...

Mary Purdy McCall, 87, passed away August 27 at in hospice care at Baptist East Hospital-Memphis. She was born in Water Valley, MS on April 2, 1932 and was born to John and Willie Purdy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, nephew and brother. Mary retired from years of service at Kroger, 20 years ago after surviving a massive stroke and aneurysm. Mary is survived by her daughter; Sherri Jackson and sister Irma J. Basse (who she lived with); her step-daughter, 4 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Millington Church of Christ from Private entombment to follow at Memphis Memory Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of...

Albert M. Looker, 82, of Memphis, TN, passed away August 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Clark Looker; and his wife, Margaret Looker. Those left behind to cherish his memories are his three (3) sons, James Looker (Kelley), Johnny Looker (Sandy), and Robert Looker (Christa); his seven (7) grandchildren, Brady Looker, Erin Looker, Johnny Looker Jr., Becca Harris (Taylor), Ben Looker, Austin Looker, and Dustin Looker; and his sister, Judy Moody. The family will host friends for visitation, on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 5PM to 7PM, at New Hope Christian Church, 3300 Kirby Whitten Rd, Bartlett, TN, with a special celebration of life service immediately following. A funeral...

Martha Clark went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2019. She was born on October 8, 1924 in Whitten, Arkansas to Russell and Nancy Rushing. Martha was a lifetime member of Joiner United Methodist Church and also attended Centenary United Methodist Church in Rayne, Arkansas. She was a proud member of the UDC. Above all, she loved and adored her wonderful supportive family. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Clayton Clark (Cynthia); daughter, Nancy Rumore (Dr. James); her grandchildren, James Rumore, Jr. (Kasey), Dr. Christopher Rumore, Brandon Clark, and Sarah Clark; and one great-grandchild, Blythe Rumore; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Martha...

R.S. "Bob" Cosgrove of West Memphis, Arkansas, age 87, filed his last claim on August 8, 2019. He was a Forrest City High School Hall of Fame athlete, a starting tailback for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and a Korean War veteran. His life's passion and joy was his work. He felt that it was his calling to care for others in his community through his 60 years of service as Crittenden County premier State Farm insurance agent. Among his awards too numerous to mention are 42 years in the Million Dollar club, as a top 1% producer worldwide. He was among the founding members of EastArk Enterprises (The Sheltered Workshop), and served on its board of directors continuously for 47 years. He was a...