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Kenneth Paul “Kenny” Hayes

By The Leader on November 7, 2019

Kenneth Paul “Kenny” Hayes Date of Death - November 2, 2019 Mr. Kenneth Paul “Kenny” Hayes, 64, of Brighton, passed away on November 2, 2019. Mr. Hayes was a kitchen designer for Signature Kitchens. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hayes of Memphis; his daughter, Erin Olivia Hayes of Memphis; his parents, Lawson and Ann Anderson Hayes of Brighton; his siblings, Richard Dwain … [Read more...] about Kenneth Paul “Kenny” Hayes

Glenda Faye Hobbs

By The Leader on November 7, 2019

Glenda Faye Hobbs January 20, 1941 - November 4, 2019 Glenda Faye Hobbs, 78, a retired sales assistant for Walmart in Millington for 35 years, passed away at Methodist North Hospital on November 4, 2019. She was born in Gratio, Tenn. on Jan. 20, 1941 to Nully and Georgia Mae Deal and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She is survived by her … [Read more...] about Glenda Faye Hobbs

Leroy Claybon

By The Leader on October 31, 2019

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Leroy Claybon Date of Death - October 25, 2019 Leroy Claybon, 67, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. Visitation will be from 9-10:45 a.m., on Sat. Nov. 2, with services following at 11 a.m., both at New Hope Christian Center, 1525 Wooten St., Covington. Interment will be at Garden of Everlasting Life, Hwy. 51 N. Covington. Services entrusted to Millington Funeral Home, Inc. … [Read more...] about Leroy Claybon

Cole remembered as faithful servant

By The Leader on October 31, 2019

MARY COUSAR COLE MARCH 11, 1932 - OCTOBER 24, 2019 Mary Cousar Cole served her church, her family, and her community all the days of her life. She was born with her twin Martha, as the youngest of 10 siblings on March 11, 1932 in Gilt Edge; she passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 24, 2019. After graduating valedictorian of the Munford High School Class of … [Read more...] about Cole remembered as faithful servant

McCraw enjoyed special times with her family

By The Leader on October 31, 2019

LENITA TAPP McCRAW FEBRUARY 14, 1941 - OCTOBER 21, 2019 Lenita Tapp McCraw, age 78, resident of the Braden Community and wife of the late James Joel McCraw, departed this life Monday morning, October 21, 2019 at her residence. Lenita was born February 14, 1941 in Fayette County, the daughter of the late Alfred James Tapp and Velma Mae Davis Tapp. She was a graduate of Fayette … [Read more...] about McCraw enjoyed special times with her family

Lillie Frances Floyd Lynk Johnson

By The Leader on October 31, 2019

Lillie Frances Floyd Lynk Johnson Date of Death - October 19, 2019 Lillie Frances Floyd Lynk Johnson, 87, wife of the late Melvin, also known as “Lovely” Johnson and daughter of the late Judge Henry (Easter Rebecca Frazier) Lynk, transitioned October 19, 2019 at Grace Healthcare of Cordova in Cordova. Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 25, from 1-6 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home … [Read more...] about Lillie Frances Floyd Lynk Johnson

James K. “Jim” Bradley Jr.

By The Leader on October 31, 2019

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James K. “Jim” Bradley Jr. June 3, 1949 - October 26, 2019 James K. “Jim” Bradley, Jr., born June 3, 1949 in Memphis died October 26, 2019 at his home in Henning at the age of 70. Born as the only child to James K. and Donna Bradley, he graduated from Treadwell High School. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dianne, three children, Sonja Castleman (Randy), Shane Bradley … [Read more...] about James K. “Jim” Bradley Jr.

John Andrew Young

By The Leader on October 24, 2019

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John Andrew Young Date of Death - October 12, 2019 John Andrew Young of Atoka passed away on October 12, 2019. He was 76 and retired from civil service and the U.S .Navy. A celebration of life service will be held in Glide, Ore. at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Mary Young; daughter, Cindi Odum of Raleigh, N.C.; son, John E. Young, of Virginia Beach, Va; brother, … [Read more...] about John Andrew Young

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