CAROLYN BEAVERS
Carolyn Beavers, 82, passed away on March 5, 2026. The family received friends March 9 at the Millington Chapel until the service. Interment followed in Bethuel Cemetery in Millington.
JOSEPH CHARLES BURES
Joseph Charles Bures of Millington, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born December 13, 1927 to James and Hattie Parker Bures in DeValls Bluff, Ark. His father was a farmer, and his mother a homemaker. The youngest of eight children, Joe received his early education in a one-room schoolhouse with several of his siblings. He went on to graduate high school at age 16, valedictorian of his class. Following high school, Joe moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas where he lived with his brother Emil (Sam) while working two jobs. He was a gas station attendant by day, and a telephone lineman by night. War was raging in Europe and the Pacific. On his 17th birthday his parents signed the necessary papers, and he enlisted in the United States Navy. Joe’s 25-year Naval career spanned the end of WWII, the Korean War, and the war in Vietnam. His duty stations were numerous, varied, and widely scattered – from patrol squadrons in Alaska, Hawaii, and Japan to an aircraft carrier that took him around the world, to shore duties in California, Washington, Tennessee, and elsewhere. Most notably, Joe was a “Mustang”. He rose through the ranks from enlisted to commissioned officer, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 1969. After retiring from the Navy, Joe started a second, shorter career at Leader Federal Savings and Loan in Memphis, Tennessee where he managed facilities maintenance, switchboard operators, and the janitorial staff. Joe’s hobbies included fishing, woodworking, camping, raising a vegetable garden, and teaching himself to play multiple stringed instruments. He loved music, especially Bluegrass. Joe will be remembered by all who knew him for his quick wit and amusing anecdotes – usually appropriate, sometimes not. He loved animals and was a regular supporter of local animal rescue groups. He loved to share the bounty of his garden and his latest catch of fish with his extended family. His “corn eatin’ and fish fry” gatherings are treasured memories. Joe was preceded in death by his parents James and Hattie Bures, his siblings James Edwin Bures, Robert Lee Bures, Victor Alvin Bures, Walter M. Bures, Barbara Bures, Emil Parker Bures, and Grover Maxwell Bures, and his son, Daniel Joseph Bures. He is survived by his wife Peggy Bohon Bures, his son Michael Bures (Janet), his daughter Jenny Bures Grubbs (Barry), grandchildren Kelly Bowers (Jennifer), Kyle Bowers (Jill), Kim Grubb, Meghan Ferrell (Timothy), Keith Cole, Hillary Garret (Damon), 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved their “Uncle Joe”. Funeral service was held March 9 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home with interment at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.
LINDA DAUGHTERY
Linda Daughtery, 67, passed away on March 10, 2026. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home had charge.
LELAND VERNON DOAN JR.
Leland Vernon Doan, Jr., 67, of Atoka, passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2026. He began his career with Shelby County where he worked for five years before going to work for the City of Memphis for 33 years where he retried as the manager of heavy equipment. He retired on July 14, 2024. Funeral services were held on March 6 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.
JUDITH ANNE MYERS ESGRO
Judith Anne Myers Esgro, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Millington. Judith enjoyed her longstanding career as a teacher at Northaven Elementary School and E. E. Jeter Elementary School. Judith will forever be in our hearts, and we will miss her more than words can express. Funeral service was held March 13 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home with interment in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.
JAMES ALLEN PEEREY
James Allen Peerey, 67, of Millingtonwent home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, at home surrounded by the love of his family and close friends. He was born July 18, 1958, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the son of the late Mary Francis and James Jefferson Peerey. He leaves behind a legacy of respect, hard work, loyalty, and kindness. James was known by many as a diesel mechanic and shop foreman at G&W Diesel, where he worked for 45 years. His skill, determination, and dedication earned him the respect of everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. James was a devoted husband to his wife, Jeni Lane Peerey, for 30 years. Memorial service on March 13 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home.
DREXEL BARTELL WARNER
Drexel Bartell Warner, 80, of Ft. Mitchell, Ala., died March 8, 2026, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Drexel was born August 7, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to Carl and Beulah Warner of Cheverly, Maryland. He attended the University of Hawaii, where he majored in History. He joined the United States Marine Corps in May 1965, served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, and retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant after 30 years of service in June 1995 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Drexel began a new career as a police officer in Hawaii. He served from October 1996 to his retirement in August 2001. Drexel was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Beulah Warner and is survived by his bride of 60 years Geraldine Adkins Warner; daughters Linda J Gagnon(David) Eads, Tennessee, Sandy J McTier (Steven) Byron, Georgia, and Debra L Lautenschlaeger (Tom) Columbia, South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Chandler(Cathleen) Germantown, Austin McTier Atlanta, Kendall McTier(Liz) Woodstock, Holland McTier Brandford, Connecticut, Hannah O’Brien Columbia, S.C., Carson Gagnon(Alden) Memphis, Cameron Gagnon(Caroline) Starkville, and Andrew O’Brien Columbia, South Carolina; four great-grandchildren, Hayes Gagnon, Warner Gagnon, Elle Gagnon, and Samuel Gagnon. Drexel was a faithful member and deacon at Oswichee Baptist Church in Ft. Mitchell. Visitation was at Munford Funeral Home-Millington Chapel on March 13. The service followed and interment was private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Samaritan’s Purse, American Heart Association, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
