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Jack Brebaugh

Jack Brebaugh

1955-02-02 2022-05-26

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Michael Bustard

Michael Bustard

1955-10-20 2022-07-13

Michael Scott Bustard
October 20, 1955 - July 13, 2022
Oylmpia, Washington - Michael chose a career in the Army special forces. He retired after 26 years serving his country.
Michael was loved dearly and will be sorely missed.
He will be laid to rest at, Tahoma national cemetery in Kent, WA on August 3, at 11:00am with military honors.

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Laura Coffee-Palmer (Coffee)

Laura Coffee-Palmer (Coffee)

2007-01-07

LAURA I. COFFEE-PALMER, died January 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest E. Coffee; mother, Thelma S. Coffee; and brother, Mark L. Coffee. Laura is survived by husband, Art Palmer of Memphis; brother, David E. Coffee and wife, Pat Coffee of Chipley, FL; three nieces, Sheila, Cynthia and Brenda Rose; stepson, Christopher Palmer of Oklahoma City, OK; step-daughter, Jennifer Chancellor of Tulsa, OK; and loving dogs, Eve and Sophie. A memorial service will be held at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel at 3:30 p.m., Friday, January 19. Laura was a wonderful loving person and we know that the angels in heaven have welcomed her with loving arms. She will be missed. Memphis Fune...

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Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman

1956-05-23 2022-12-07

Michael "Mike" William Freeman, 66 of Memphis, TN died Tuesday, December 7, 2022, at home with his wife, Sue by his side.

Mike was born May 23, 1956, in Harlingen, TX to William Ralph and Mary Kathleen (McCloskey) Freeman. His family moved to Memphis in 1967 where Mike remained throughout his life. He was a well-known Memphis Historian and Elvis Expert. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1974, received a BA in Urban Studies in 1979; MA in American History in 1988. Both degrees were from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis). His master's thesis was the biography of Clarence Saunders. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. He was an adjunct ins...

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Tim Garner

Tim Garner

1955-06-06 2015-08-17

TIM GARNER, 60, was carried home to his Lord Monday, August 17, 2015. Tim’s 1st and foremost love was for his Lord and loved witnessing for him. He also loved his family, hunting and fishing. Tim had a huge heart and was always there for anyone in need. He worked for University of Memphis as an HVAC Mechanic and was a member of New Life Church in Bartlett TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Victor Garner. His survivors include his loving wife of 21 years, Myrna Garner; one daughter, Gina Benkendorf; mother, Raymell Garner; two sisters, Renee Ford, Kimber James; two brothers, Kevin Garner, Ron Garner; two granddaughters, Amelia and Presley; as well as a host of extended family an...

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Felix B. Gibbs

Felix B. Gibbs

2012-06-01

FELIX “Phil” BERNARD GIBBS, 55, passed June 1, 2012. Visitations will be held Thursday, June 7 at Jefferson Mortuary, 7788 Church St., Millington from 5-7 p.m., and Friday, June 8 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 7317 HIghway 64 Memphis from 9-10:20 a.m., with the funeral to follow at 10:30 a.m. His wife, Elizabeth Malone Gibbs preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Felixeson and William Gibbs; mother, Bernice Liggins Gibbs; his sisters, Sherry and Sadelia Gibbs; brothers, Floyd, Jr., Karl and Marcus Gibbs, and three granddaughters.

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Debbie Pearce (Hammons)

Debbie Pearce (Hammons)

1956-10-12 2017-02-26

On February 26, 2017, Deborah Faye Hammons Pearce peacefully passed away with her family by her side. The only daughter of Thomas and Linda Hammons, she was born on October 12, 1956 in Jackson, Tennessee.

At the time of her passing, she had worked for twenty one years for Mosaik Solutions and had attained the title of Vice President of Finance and administration.

While active in her church, Ellendale United Methodist, she was also active in her community and various other organization’s from sports to clean water.

Debbie will always be loved and remembered for her smile, willingness to help others, and being a great friend and great mother.
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Jeff Hardage

Jeff Hardage

1956-03-03 2014-05-09

Jeff was well-loved by his family and a host of friends. As the third of four children, he is remembered by his siblings as the peacemaker of the family and the one sibling that no one ever fought withat least not too often. His brother and sisters (David, Susan, and Linda) were with Jeff the last weeks of his life and will remember that time as trying and sad but also special. He was grateful for their presence and everyone had the opportunity to express their love.
Jeff lived most of his life in Memphis but also lived for a brief time in Illinois and in Nashville, then settled in Plano Texas in the early 2000s. Jeff was devoted to his mother Jane and often told his friends in Texas...

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Ronald Holder

Ronald Holder

1956-01-13 2013-04-12

Ronald Steven Holder, 57 of Fresno, California formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died April 12, 2013. Ronald was the son of the late Roy Flavel and Marianne Reindler Holder born January 13, 1956 in Memphis, TN.

Ronald died from complications caused by a long-term, disabling illness; he suffered for nearly 30 years. Although the disease robbed him of many opportunities in life, he chose to overcome adversity as a Mason.

Ronald was a Past Master of Leila Scott Lodge, Past Commander of St. Elmo Commandery of Knights Templar, Past High Priest of Penn Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Past Illustrious Master of Eureka Council of Cryptic Masons, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite...

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Karen Jacobson

Karen Jacobson

1956-02-28 2024-04-06

Karen Jacobson Austin Sampson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister passed away April 6, 2024. Karen was born February 28, 1956, in Jacksonville Florida to Mary and Gerald Jacobson. Her father was in the Navy so her life, along with her siblings, was a constant adventure, moving to new ports, new friends and a lifetime of memories. Karen had a great love for family. She was very generous to all. She was a great listener and loved to offer her advice, wisdom and sympathy to anyone in need. This became so evident in her later years when her poor health prevented her from getting out. She connected with old friends and some friends she met through Facebook. She also was a prayer warrior f...

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Sandra Noah (Leathers)

Sandra Noah (Leathers)

1956-10-17 1981-10-01 View Memorial and Tributes
Linda Warra (Linhoss)

Linda Warra (Linhoss)

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Deborah Martin

Deborah Martin

1956-06-09 2018-02-18

Deborah Lynn Martin, age 61, resident of Memphis, departed this life Sunday afternoon, February 18, 2018 at the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville.

Ms. Martin was born June 9, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Memphis State University and was employed as a radiological technician and lymphedema therapist. She held a variety of interests in literature and the arts. She was a faithful servant of The Lord and an active supporter of animal rescue organizations, MIFA and WKNO. Ms. Martin enjoyed reading, cooking, knitting and genealogy.

Ms. Martin is survived by her husband, Charles E. Monaghan, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA;...

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Charles Poindexter

Charles Poindexter

1956-06-19 2021-02-23 View Memorial and Tributes
Kevin Schram

Kevin Schram

0956-07-02 2017-06-25

Kevin Wayne Schram

Knoxville, TN

Kevin Wayne Schram was born July 2, 1956, and passed into eternal rest on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his father-in-law William Catlett, and his stepfather, Gil Mills. He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Carole Catlett-Schram; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Clinton Blevins; mother, Dixie Mills; father and step-mother, Don and Shirley Schram; mother-in-law, Norma Catlett; sister-in-law and her husband, Barbara and Bill Cooper; nephew, Will Cooper; and a host of beloved extended family, friends, and work associates.

Kevin worked very ha...

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Janet Murphree (Steiger)

Janet Murphree (Steiger)

1955-10-14 2023-07-12

Janet Louise Murphree, age 67, of Foley, Alabama, (formerly of Memphis, TN) passed away on July 12, 2023, after a brief battle with Intestinal Cancer. She was born on October 14, 1955, in Millington, Tennessee, to the late Beatrice and Buddy Steiger. Janet was a hard-working individual who was kind to everyone she met. Raised by a single parent after her father's passing when she was only 9 years old, she had to earn everything that she got. Nothing was given to her. She was the caregiver for many of her family members, including her late mother, late grandfather, great aunt, mother-in-law, and father-in-law. Janet was their angel, always knowing how to take care of the sick.

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Patricia Kincade (Woods )

Patricia Kincade (Woods )

2009-06-25

PATRICIA "Trish" WOODS, KINKADE, 52, of Hernando, MS, was called home by her Savior in a tragic auto accident on June 25, 2009. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Hernando, MS and worked for Baptist Desoto Hospital. Mrs. Kinkade was currently battling breast cancer and was a member of a cancer support group. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Don; mother, Bessie Woods of Cordova; sister, Johnnie McLean of Clayton, NC; brother, Martin Woods of Cordova; children, Donald Kinkade, Jr. of Horn Lake, MS, Douglas Kinkade of Perryville, AR, Jennifer Kinkade of Bridgetown, MS; granddaughter, Madison; and a host of family who loved her dearly. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Ju...

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