CATHERINE MAE SWANSON BACON
Catherine Mae Swanson Bacon, 83, of Millington, passed way April 12, 2020. A private funeral service was held with burial in West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St Jude’s Childrens Hospital or charity of your choice.
JOSEPH HARRISON CRAIG
Joseph Harrison Craig, affectionately known as “Pawpaw” and “Papa Joe”, was born on February 24, 1934, and passed away peacefully in the evening hours of April 11, 2020. On this day, Joe Craig, grabbed his hat, put on his boots, and tightened his larger-than-life belt buckle around his waist for the last time, and began assisting the Lord in wrangling cattle on a thousand hills. Joseph Craig is survived by a multitude of family members who loved him dearly. Among these are his children Carol Craig-Clark and her husband Tom Clark; David Webb and his wife Teri Webb; Delane Webb Carter; and Doug Webb. Two especially important family members are JJ Rutledge and Carey Elder, grandchildren that Joe adored like his own children, and their spouses Donna Rutledge and Shadd Elder. His legacy continues with his grandchildren Jeni Davis and her husband Jeremy Davis; Erin “Ethel” Sinquefield and her husband Josh Sinquefield; and Taylor Clark. The love spread through to his great-grandchildren Brandon Gurley; Katie, Josh and Jacob Rutledge; Noah and Peter Davis; and Webb and Henry Sinquefield. He is sadly preceded by his parents Sydney and Emma Lou Craig; his loving wife Ann Moss Craig; his sisters Betty Molder and Sue Hawkins; and his nephew and namesake, Joe Hawkins. Joe Craig was a genuine cowboy who raised cattle and horses his entire life and was a real, and honest man, no matter what. He was loyal to his two favorite places on Earth, Big Creek Baptist Church and El Toro Taco from start to finish. I hope that all who knew him can truly appreciate the trail of memories Joe Craig left for us all.
CHARLES FRANK KLENK
Charles Frank Klenk, 79, of Southaven, Miss., formerly of Munford, passed away April 11, 2020. Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel had charged.
DAVID EUGENE McELYEA
David Eugene McElyea, 76, retired Shelby County Sheriffs Dept., passed away April 15, 2020. He also worked at Firestone till it closed and part time at Hubbard’s Hardware; enjoyed working on autos, woodworking, and old Westerns especially John Wayne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Mae McElyea and is survived by his sons, James David McElyea (Natalie Anne) of Olive Branch, Miss., and Adam Neil McElyea (Katrina Diane) of Memphis; seven grandchildren, Clinton Allen Reeves, Kelley Amber Reeves, Michael Andrew McDonald, Peyton Chase Poole, Hayden Lane Williams, Lucas Cecil Williams and Cooper Neil McElyea. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Mo. Any memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (acs.org) Munford Funeral Home Millington Chapel had charge.
JOE MARION REESE
Joe Marion Reese, 78, of Atoka passed away on April 10, 2020. There was a private graveside service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
JAMES EDWARD THOMPSON
James Edward Thompson, 88, of Tulsa, Okla. (formally of Memphis, Tennessee) passed away April 10, 2020 at his home in Tulsa. There was a viewing for Mr. Thompson on April 18 at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., 7788 Church Street, in Millington. Interment followed at St. Matthews M.B. Church, 1730 Campbell Road, in Millington. Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. had charge.
BERNICE TUGGLE
Bernice Tuggle, 82, of Millington, passed away April 10, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. There was a viewing on April 17 at Jefferson Mortuary, Inc., in Millington, and on April 18 at Noah Chapel A.M.E. Church 6791 Pleasant Ridge Road, in Millington. Interment followed at Noah Chapel Cemetery. Jefferson Mortuary, Inc. had charge.
