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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.

Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.

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Joe Barlow

May 18, 2013

Southaven-JOE “Jr.” BARLOW, 75, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Southaven. Mr. Barlow was a veteran of the Korean War and a retired Welder from the Defense Depot. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Barlow of Southaven; two daughters, Peggy Fulgham (Phillip) and Angela Smith (Bubba), all of Southaven; one sister, Mary Nestlerode o ...

William Gober

May 15, 2013

WILLIAM D. “Bill” GOBER, 81, passed away at his home on May 15, 2013. Mr. Gober is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He is also a Mason and member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mr. Gober is survived by his wife, Mary Gober; one daughter, Debbie Ann Hinson (Stephen) of Southaven, MS; three sons, Billy Gober of Southaven, Doug Gober (Ann) ...

E. W. Dodson

December 17, 1931 - - May 14, 2013

E. W. WARREN DODSON, 81, passed away May 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melna O. Dodson, and is survived by a daughter, Lynn LaFoy (Mike) of Tuscaloosa, AL; stepson, Butch Woolbright (Tonya); two grandsons, Jason (Penny) and Jeremy Woolbright; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Dodson, Southaven, MS, Ann Stanford, Horn Lake, MS and Edna Smith, Potts ...

Ernest Savoie

May 14, 2013

Ernest Donison Savoie Sr., 86, of Memphis, Retired Chief Petty Officer United States Navy, passed away Tuesday May 14th at Hardin Home Nursing Home, Savannah, TN. Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown, 1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd. has charge. Visitation will be held Monday May 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral service following. Burial is in Forest Hill Cemetery Midto ...

Laverne Pagenkopf

September 29, 1927 - - May 06, 2013

LAVERNE ARNOLD PAGENKOPF, 85, born in Lancaster, Wisconsin, September 29, 1927 and passed away May 6, 2013 at his home in Arlington, TN. Mr. Pagenkopf is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ida Mae Pagenkopf; son, Roy L. Pagenkopf (Nancy) of Arlington, TN; grandchildren, Jason Pagenkopf (Wendy) of Bartlett, TN and Kristi Pagenkopf Hunt (Aaron) of Bartlett, TN and also four great- ...

John Butts

March 13, 2013

John “Johnny” Butts, cherished brother, father, grandfather and friend to many, left for his next great quest on March 13, 2013. He was born to William and Hazel Butts in San Bernardino, California in July 1930. Raised there and in Del Mar, he attended Palomar College before entering the Army, where he served in Munich. After an honorable discharge he moved to Los Angeles C ...

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