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Columbus, Mississippi Jere Manhein 1941 — 2024 Sidney Jere Manhein Sidney Jere Manhein (AKA Robert Jere Manhein), 82 of Columbus, Mississippi, died January 6, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital. Jere was born on November 6, 1941, in Jackson, Tennessee, to Catherine Sue Thompson and Jackson Fayette Manhein, Sr. He attended Jackson High and Southside High School, as well as his beloved Lambuth College in Jackson, where his school buddies would lovingly call him "Heinie" for the rest of his life. He received his M.Ed. from the University of Memphis and went on to study Neuro Linguistic Programming with pioneer Richard Bandler. His involvement in Cursillo was instrumental to centering his life on God and his church.... Germantown, Tennessee Roy J. Patterson, Jr. 1941 — 2023 Roy John Patterson, Jr., of Germantown, TN, born Dec. 30, 1941, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023. Roy was a graduate of Jackson High School, class of 1959. A memorial reception will be held on Dec. 12, 2023 from 12-2 at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, TN. More information can be found at www.memorialparkonline.com. Knoxville, Tennessee Linda Hazel Blackburn 1944 — 2023 Linda (Ashby) Blackburn passed from this life November 10, 2023, at the age of 79 in the loving care of her daughter and son-in-law Carla and Mark Sykes in their home in Knoxville, TN. Linda grew up in Bemis, TN and lived in Jackson, TN most of her adult life. She was a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor for many years. Linda found great joy in her life's professional work of helping adolescents and adults overcome addiction and supporting their families. She started and expanded behavioral health programs throughout the region. Linda loved and was deeply respected by colleagues in the court systems and medical community of West Tennessee. She spent decades bringing hope and... Ripley, Mississippi Reverend Gary Ray Aslin 1947 — 2023 Reverend Gary Ray Aslin, of Ripley, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 18, 2023. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Linda Reid Aslin. They are the parents of David (Cathy) Aslin, Germantown, TN; Suzanne (Kevin) Lovering; Colquitt, GA; Amy (Greg) Beaty, Ripley, MS and daughter-in-law, Tina Aslin, Humbolt, TN. He leaves eight grandchildren: Hunter, Tyler, Molly and Meghan Aslin; Eli, Clay and Abby Beaty; and Eric Lovering. He also leaves one great granddaughter, Cameron Aslin. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ike and Brian Aslin. Rev. Aslin received his undergraduate degree from Union University and received his Master of Education with an emphasis in... Memphis, Tennessee Carol Ann Martin Walton 1948 — 2023 Carol Ann Martin Walton went to be with the Lord the morning of April 3, 2023. She died at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was blessed to spend hospice in her brother's home and passed peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Walter Martin and Wanda Martin; and her nephew, Josh Martin. She leaves behind her brother, Roger Martin and his wife Debi; nieces, Laurie Stegall (Rodney) and Heather Jones (Chris); as well as great-nieces Hannah Black (Avery) and Lillie Gowan, grand-nephews Hunter Stegall and Joshua Gowan; great-grandniece Arabella Black; and great-grandnephew Becket Stegall. Always with a smile on her face and a twinkle eye, she filled... Wilmington, North Carolina James H. Spruill 1942 — 2023 James Henry Spruill, Jr. passed on to eternal life on March 12, 2023. He was born in Windsor, NC on February 23, 1942. He was the son of James Henry Spruill, Sr. and Eugenia Sessoms Spruill. Jim enjoyed growing up in Windsor with cousins and maternal grandparents. Graduated from Windsor High School and entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was accepted for Medical School there his junior year and received his MD degree in 1967. After his first year of Med School, he met Gail O'Donnell on a blind date arranged by a classmate. At the time she was a graduate student at UNC. They were married a year later. After his graduation in 1967 they moved to Atlanta for an... Killeen, Texas Curtiss Evan Scott 1930 — 2023 Curtiss Evan Scott, age 92, of Killeen, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born to the late Chester and hazel Scott of Jackson, Tennessee. He attended Jackson High School and graduated in the year 1948. After graduation, he furthered his education by attending and graduating from Union University in 1952 and Southwestern Baptist Theological in 1958. He married the love of his life, Doris Ann Holloway of Jackson Tennessee on August 21, 1955. Curtiss was an active member in his community; He was a Professor of Accounting and Business Law at Union University (1965-1992). He was also employed as a Certified Public Accountant. He also held memberships in the Jackson... Nesbit, Mississippi Betty Johnson (Viers) Vailes 1939 — 2022 Betty Johnson (Viers) Vailes, age 83, of Nesbit, Mississippi passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born March 17, 1939, in Bemis, Tennessee, to Everett Lee Viers and Bessie Irene (Wilson) Viers. She graduated from Southside High School, Jackson, Tennessee and retired from Memphis Publishing Company as a credit collections manager. She attended church at Parkburg Baptist Church, Jackson for a number of years. She enjoyed traveling, reading, league bowling, and competitive softball. Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Carthel G. Johnson and her siblings, Martha Stewart, Billy Viers, and Mary Cooper. She is survived by her husband, Harold Ray Vailes; daughter,... Abilene, Texas MAJ. Charles Clyde Caldwell, USAF RET. 1928 — 2022 Charles Caldwell, 94, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Athens, TX. He was born in Jackson, TN on November 2, 1928 to John Eli and Irene (Watt) Caldwell. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 15, at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Services are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. Charles graduated from Northside High in Jackson, TN in 1946. He married Mary Martinez on December 20, 1949, in Desoto County, MI. Charles joined the United States Air Force, and served 22 years until his retirement on August 31, 1969. Charles graduated with his bachelor's degree of general studies from the... Jackson, TN, Tennessee Billy W Rider 1937 — 2022 Billy Wayne Rider, 85, of Jackson, TN, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his two daughters, Sydney Rider Replogle and Carol Rider Russell. Born in Corinth, MS on March 12, 1937 to the late Arnold and Beatrice Marecle Rider, he will forever be remembered in the hearts of his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled from 12-2 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Magnolia Funeral Home undefined Hwy 45 SOUTH. A Memorial Celebration of Billyundefineds life will be held at 2 pm Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Magnolia Funeral Home undefined Hwy 45 SOUTH with interment to follow in Magnolia Gardens. Dr. C. W. Harrison will officiate the service with Stephanie Knight... Mishawaka, Indiana Robert John Leader 1959 — 2022 Robert John Leader, 66, of Mishawaka, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in South Bend Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in South Bend, IN on June 25, 1956, to John J. Leader and Sue (Metzger) Leader. He is survived by his wife Kenna (Kovach) and his children, Ryan (Ashley) Leader and Lindsay (Jeffery) Haupt; stepdaughter, Christina Grace (Rick) Borkowski; and his sisters, Pam Barber, Kim (Wil) Horn, Kelli (Jim) Bryan, 5 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beth Kaehr. Robert proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. In 2004 he deployed to Iraq for one year as a member of the 194th Combat Engineer... Maryville, Tennessee Cheryl Engles Coleman, MD 1958 — 2022 Cheryl Engles Coleman, M.D., age 64, Maryville, Tennessee "Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me." Psalm 139 On the morning of September 10, Cheryl Engles Coleman, M.D. was basking in the beauty of God's creation while paddleboarding in the coral reefs of Rowley Shoals off of the coast of western Australia when her earthen vessel failed. She laid her burden down only to be borne on eagle's wings into the waiting arms of... COLUMBIA, SC, South Carolina Jerry Paul Arnold 1936 — 2022 Jerry Paul Arnold, 86, passed away at his Columbia, SC, home on July 31, 2022, with his wife and two daughters by his side. Jerry was born on May 31, 1936, in Chester County, TN, to WD and Margie Arnold. He was raised in Jackson, TN, where he and his future wife, Patricia Naylor, met at the ages of seventeen and thirteen. After an eight-year courtship, they married in Honolulu Hawaii in 1961. Jerry and Pat's union was marked by steadfast love and lifelong commitment to each other and to their family. Jerry's career path was influenced during childhood by a special teacher, Mr. Bonson, his band director. After receiving a degree in music from Murray State University, Jerry spent two years... Covington, Tennessee William Bryan Enzor 1932 — 2022 William Bryan Enzor, 90, of Covington, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. "Bill" Enzor was born in Atwood, TN to the late Charlie Douglas Enzor and Mattie Lou Mann Enzor. Known as the telephone man, he serviced most of the business phone systems in Tipton and surrounding counties. He loved his family, friends and his church, and always found the good in others. Going on before him, was his loving wife of 60 years, Muriel Ann Hawkins of Atlanta, and two sisters, Rachel Fuller of Atwood and Louise Daniels of Covington. He leaves a sister, Naomi (Waymon) McDade of Covington, a son, David Enzor of Covington, daughters; Deborah Pannell of Millington and Donna (David) Camiel of Burlison; his... Highland Village, Texas John Wayne Wade 1951 — 2022 John Wayne Wade ("Gov") of Highland Village, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2022 with his loving wife and adoring children by his side. John was born in Jackson, Tennessee on July 30, 1951to the lateDavid Dewayne and Johnnie Ruth (Murchison) Wade and was the beloved brother of James Wade and his late wife Martha Francis (McCullom) Wade, and Sheila (Wade) Greene and her husband, Bobby Greene. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Conway) Wade, formerly of Medford, MA and their children, Natalie (Wade) MacDonald of Fort Worth, TX, Ryan Calococci and his wife Amy (Brannon), and Andrew Calococci and his wife Samantha (Starnes) of Denton, TX. John was the proud PawPaw to... Highland Village, Texas John Wayne Wade 1951 — 2022 John Wayne Wade ("Gov") of Highland Village, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on May 26, 2022 with his loving wife and adoring children by his side. John was born in Jackson, Tennessee on July 30, 1951to the lateDavid Dewayne and Johnnie Ruth (Murchison) Wade and was the beloved brother of James Wade and his late wife Martha Francis (McCullom) Wade, and Sheila (Wade) Greene and her husband, Bobby Greene. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Conway) Wade, formerly of Medford, MA and their children, Natalie (Wade) MacDonald of Fort Worth, TX, Ryan Calococci and his wife Amy (Brannon), and Andrew Calococci and his wife Samantha (Starnes) of Denton, TX. John was the proud PawPaw to... Temple, Texas Dr. George Walter Brasher, III 1936 — 2022 Dr. George W. Brasher III, age 85, of Temple, TX, passed into Glory on Saturday, May 21, 2022. At 2:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2022, a memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church - Family Life Center, with Rev. Dr. Tom Robbins officiating. A private family graveside will precede the memorial service, and a reception will follow the memorial service in the narthex. George will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a gracious and wise man. He loved his family and, of late, often said, "I'm so fortunate to have four wonderful children and a loving wife." All will miss his quiet faith and spirit, deep wisdom, humble demeanor, and easygoing... Hendersonville, Tennessee Jimmie Malene Moore 1944 — 2022 Jimmie Malene (Pate) Moore,77, of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away surrounded by her family on April 30, 2022. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 21, 1944, daughter of the late Dr. James A. Pate and Frances Shirley Pate. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1962 and was crowned "Miss Jackson" that same year. Jimmie later attended Union University and was a proud Chi Omega sorority member. At a fraternity get together, she was "pinned" by the handsome John R. Moore. The couple were married, December 28, 1963, and remained devoted partners for over 58 years. Besides being a devoted wife and mother to 3 young girls, Jimmie also served her country as a military wife for... Charlotte, North Carolina Thomas Elihu Scott, III 1945 — 2022 Thomas Elihu "Tom" Scott, III passed away on May 27, 2022. He was the son of Thomas Scott, II and Lavonne Billingsley Scott of Henderson, TN. He is survived by two sons, Todd (Davin Swanson) Scott and Cliff (Chrissy Fischer) Scott of Charlotte, NC, brother Ralph Scott and sister Susan Scott (Frank) Bradford of Bon Aqua, TN, two grandchildren, four nieces, a nephew, and two granddogs. Mr. Scott earned degrees from Freed-Hardeman College, Abilene Christian University, and Morehead State University. After working in ministry, higher education, and human resource management, Mr. Scott retired in 2015 as a special education teacher with the Franklin County, Tennessee school system, a role he... Cordova, TN Ronnie Beard Bynum 1944 — 2022 Ronnie Beard Bynum, a long-time educator in Memphis died February 10, 2022, at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents Mitchell and Marjorie Bynum of Dyer, Tennessee, an older sister Judy Somers of Marion, Il, his wife of 49 years Jean, and his son Ronnie Beard Bynum Jr. He leaves behind his beloved grandsons Tyler and Cooper Bynum. He also leaves his younger sister Bitsy Gilliland of Dyer, TN. Bynum began his career as a sixth-grade teacher at the now closed Pope Elementary. His first class consisted of thirty-eight students who ranged in age from twelve to eighteen years of age. The reading range of his class was for non-readers up to grade eight. Mr. Bynum met and... Knoxville Floyd Wilson (F.W.) Gerhardt, Jr 1942 — 2022 Floyd Wilson (F.W.) Gerhardt, Jr., 79, passed from this life to life eternal on February 4, 2022 at his home in Knoxville. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Jackson, Tennessee to Floyd Wilson Gerhardt, Sr. and Rose Vinson Gerhardt while his father was stationed in Europe during World War II. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William (Billy) Gerhardt. F.W. was a 1961 graduate of North Side High School in Jackson, Tennessee. He retired in 1995 following a twenty-seven-year career with United Parcel Service. For more than twenty years following his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling around the United States and Canada in their motor home with their...
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