Obituaries

April 2025

Leon Tate

Leon Tate, 59, of West Memphis, AR passed away on March 31, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Leon was born on August 28, 1965 to Lucy B. and James Tate in Forrest City, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucy B. Ellis and James Tate; and siblings James Tate, John Tate, Larry Tate, Francis Tate, Rosie Tate, Dorothy (Joe) Simon, and Lula (Larry) Lewis. He is survived by his sister, Fannie Tate-Battle of Memphis, TN and his two brothers Frank (Denise) Tate of Memphis, TN and Robert (Pauline) Tate of Arlington, TN and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held oon Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 10:00 am - 10:55 am at Victory Temple M.B. Church  547 Malcomb St in Memphis, TN.
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am.


March 2025

Lula Tate-Lewis 

Lula Tate Lewis, 71,  passed away on March 4, 2025 at her home in Memphis, TN.

Lula was born on August 20, 1953 to Lucy Bee and James Eddie Tate in Helena, AR.

She is survived by one sister, Fannie Tate Battle of Memphis, TN, and three brothers, Frank (Denise) and Robert (Pauline) Tate of Memphis, TN and Leon (Erma) Tate of West Memphis, AR, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who were blessed to know and love her.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10:00am-10:55am with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 both will be held at Victory Temple MB Church 547 Malcolmb St, Memphis, TN 38112.

Internment will be in Paradise Gardens 184 Minnis Dr, Edmondson, AR 72332.