All Obituaries

Gene Smith, 86, of Lake Cormorant, MS passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. He was a veteran having served in the National Guard. Gene retired from the Commercial Appeal after many years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kay Smith; sons, Samuel Gene Smith and Boyce McKay Smith; parents, Leon Clifton and Ora D. Smith; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his...

Clarence Henry Patrick, Jr., 80, of Arkabutla, MS passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was a member of Arkabulta Baptist Church. Clarence Patrick was a simple man who loved God, his family, his friends, and Arkabutla. He loved gardening and giving away tomatoes and other vegetables from his garden to others. He loved fishing so much that he often found himself on a fish bank instead of work. He loved coaching softball and seeing his team win trophies. He helped coach the Arkabutla Angels...

Josalyn Leigh Bradley, 13, of Horn Lake, MS passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was a member of Horn Lake Middle School Band. Josalyn was an artist. She is survived by her mother, Annie-Mae Bradley; father, Joshua Bradley (Gabby); sister, Aydin Bradley; grandparents, Maureen Shadle; Martha Lyles (Stu), and David Shadle and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Horn Lake Parks and...

Ronald "Ron" Thomas Leatherwood, 65, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Regional One in Memphis, TN.  Ron is survived by his sister, Debbie Jenkins (Jim); brothers, David Leatherwood (Pam), T.R. Leatherwood (Kim), Jimmy Leatherwood (Rhonda), Kenny Leatherwood (Crystal) and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Jane Leatherwood; father, Thomas F. Leatherwood; sisters, Patricia Lynn Gurley and Roberta Lee Scott. Ron also leaves...

William "Buddy" S. Wright peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Baptist DeSoto Hospital. He was 85 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Jo Wright; daughter, Teresa Stone; his son, Marty Wright; cherished grandchildren, Phillip Stone, Amanda Stone, and Tiffany Sanchez (married to Jose); and his precious great-grandchildren, Parker Williams, Leilani Sanchez, and Luke Sanchez. Buddy's life was a testament to the power of love and family. He...

Tommy Lynn Murphree, born January 23, 1951, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. Tommy was a retired auto body mechanic and ran his own body shop and wrecker service for many years. He loved working with his hands, both on cars and with wood. He always had at least one project, if not twenty, he was working on at any given time. Tommy loved his family dearly and loved being a Papaw to all his grandchildren. He leaves behind his children, Todd Murphree, Mandy...

Josephine Davis Butler, 91, of Senatobia, MS passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She worked at Carters as a seamstress for 26 years. Josephine loved reading and talking on the phone. She was always helping others. She is survived by her daughter, Beulah B. Davis (Samuel) of Memphis, TN; son, William Stanley Butler (Linda) of Senatobia, MS; sisters, Fannie Mae Harris of Waukegan, IL and Minnie Taylor of Chicago, IL; brothers, Ira Davis of Memphis, TN and Joel Davis (Bessie Mae) of Sardis,...

Ann B. Williams, 80, of Memphis, TN passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. "Grammy" loved gardening, shopping, and all things pink. More than that, she loved her family and friends, but most of all, she loved Jesus. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Johnson (Chad) of Piperton, TN; son, Chris Williams (Amanda) of Oxford, MS;  grandchildren, Alex Williams (Amanda), Noah Whitten (Emily), Mary Beth Johnson (Preston), Benton Williams, and Brandon Williams; great grandchildren,...

Irene Butler, 83, of Senatobia, MS, passed away on April 1, 2024 at Senatobia Healthcare and Rehab.  She is survived by her daughter, Rita Crawford; sons, Ronald Butler (Rhonda), Donald Butler, and Dana Butler (Debra); sisters, Virginia, Lillian, Dorothea, Margie, and Ruth; brother, Benny; grandchildren, Chad Wilkerson (Samantha), Hannah Gill (Caleb), Chelsie Manos (Garrett), and Heather Crawford; great grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew, Abigail, Hannah Faith, Hudson, Olivia, and Krew and...

Zana Phillips, 87, of Hernando, MS passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto. She owned Hernando Tax and Claim for 40 years. Zana loved to read and was a great cook. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Phillips of Hernando, MS; son, Michael Phillips (Kelli) of Hernando, MS; brothers, Alton Mooneyhan (Barbara) of Arkabutla, MS, Don Mooneyhan of Lyons, MS, and James W. Mooneyhan (Janice) of Arkabutla, MS; grandson, Jacob Phillips (Taylor) of Hernando, MS and...