All Obituaries

Helen Doris Bishop Woodruff, age 85, resident of Collierville, Tennessee and wife of the late Alton "Waymon" Woodruff, departed this life Wednesday evening, December 6, 2023 at Shelby Gardens Place in Cordova, Tennessee. Helen was born May 4, 1938 in Independence County, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Houston Bishop and Margie Alice Nash Bishop. She graduated from Desha High School in Desha, Arkansas and was married in 1959 to Alton "Waymon" Woodruff who...

On December 6, 2023, our precious Hayley Hall took her first steps into Heaven. While our hearts are broken, we take solace in the fact that she has been made whole and complete in Jesus. How can we not celebrate that? Knowing that she is in no pain and is free from illness is such a comfort to all her family. Hayley spent her last hours on earth with her parents and her siblings and knew that she was loved beyond measure. She is now in Heaven running, dancing and doing all the things her...

Michael Lee Eubanks, age 34, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, and husband to Stephanie Burch Eubanks departed this life, Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee surrounded by his family. Michael was born June 8, 1989, in Oxford, Mississippi.  He received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Upon his passing, he was employed with TDOT – Tennessee Department of...

Willa Amelia “Amy” Randolph Caraway, age 61, resident of Toone, Tennessee and wife of James Caraway, departed this life Sunday evening, December 3, 2023 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Amy was born September 12, 1962 in Harris County, Texas, the daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt Randolph, Sr. and Nevie Loraine Manley Randolph. She received her education in Houston, Texas and was a chef and bartender for many years. Amy was married January...

Our dear, sweet, thoughtful, generous wife and mother, Georgia Ann Stewart, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 at the age of 81. She was a wonderful wife and mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and leaves a legacy of five children, eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Ann was born March 31, 1942 in Marks, Mississippi, the daughter of the late George Washington Crum and Ola Marie Glidewell Crum. She...

Ashley Gilliam Wiles, Jr., age 82, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and husband of Bonnie Wiles, departed this life Saturday morning, December 2, 2023 at his home. Ashley was born July 8, 1941 in Laconia, Tennessee, the son of the late Ashley Gilliam Wiles, Sr. and Mable Elizabeth Sealand Wiles. He graduated from Fayette County High School and was drafted to the United States Army, then remained with the Tennessee National Guard. Ashley was a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church and was...

Willena Stafford Twitchell, age 98, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Thursday evening, November 30, 2023 at her home. Willena was born August 16, 1925 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Henry Stafford and Olivia Harrison Stafford. She graduated from Fayette County High School in 1944 and was employed as a management assistant at Schering-Plough in Memphis, Tennessee, before her retirement. Willena was of the Church of Christ faith and was an...

Sarah Storm Lockee Beloved Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur Sarah, a woman of remarkable spirit, unwavering love, and entrepreneurial brilliance, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 at the age of 83. Born in New York City in 1940, Sarah spent her formative years amidst the vibrant cultures of Connecticut and Philadelphia, where she developed a deep appreciation for arts, literature, and the beauty of the natural world. Sarah's academic journey led her to the University of...

Shelley Ruth Thompson, née Elliott, lost her long battle with Alzheimer’s on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Shelley passed away peacefully with Danny, Justin, Vicki and Doug by her side. Shelley was born in Memphis to John and Linda Elliott. Shelley attended Coleman and Treadwell. She graduated from Nicholas Blackwell/Bartlett High School in 1967. When Shelley was in high school, she met the love of her life, Danny Thompson. Danny proposed to Shelley on May...

Mildred Haase Bryant, age 93, resident of Whiteville, Tennessee and wife of the late W.A. Bryant, departed this life Monday afternoon, November 27, 2023 at Pine Meadows Healthcare in Bolivar, Tennessee. Mildred was born July 12, 1930 in Hardeman County, the daughter of the late William Carl Haase and Lena Ferge Haase. She received her education in Whiteville and was married January 17, 1948 to W.A. Bryant who preceded her in death. She was an artist who enjoyed sewing, gardening and...