Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Deputy Derrick Bonham

WEAKLEY CO., Tenn.— The Weakley County Sheriff’s Office has announced funeral arrangements for fallen officer, Deputy Derrick Bonham.

The department released the following information:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Fallen Deputy Derrick Bonham

WEAKLEY COUNTY, TN – [January 31, 2026] – The Weakley County Sheriff’s Office has announced funeral arrangements for Deputy Derrick Bonham, Badge #615, who was killed in the line of duty on January 30, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Greenfield, Tennessee.

Visitation and Memorial Service

• Visitation: Monday, February 2, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
• Memorial Service: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Greenfield School Gymnasium
319 West Main Street
Greenfield, TN 38230

Williams Funeral Home has charge of funeral arrangements.

All flower arrangements and gifts for the Bonham family should be delivered directly to the Greenfield School Gymnasium on Monday morning prior to 9:00 a.m. Attendees are asked to dress appropriately, as very cold temperatures are expected throughout the day.

Parking Information

• Family & WCSO Law Enforcement Parking: Greenfield School Gymnasium
• Public Parking:
◦ Corner of South Faxon Street and Woodlawn
◦ Corner of West Main Street and Faxon Street

Media Advisory

Out of respect for Deputy Bonham’s family, no credentialed media, independent journalists, or social media influencers will be permitted inside the memorial service venue.

A media staging area and media conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, in front of Greenfield Banking Company. The privacy and dignity of our fallen hero and his grieving family remain the highest priority.

Procession and Interment

Following the memorial service, a law enforcement procession will escort Deputy Bonham to Highland Cemetery for interment with full law enforcement honors.

Processional Route:

• Depart Greenfield School
• Right on Acklen Street
• Right on Forest Street
• Left on North Meridian Street
• Left on Highland Street
• Arrival at Highland Cemetery

Statement from Sheriff Terry McDade

“Thank you for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support for Deputy Bonham’s life and service. Thank you for the way you have loved on and prayed for his wife and three young children. Thank you for your continued support of the Martin Police Department, the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office, and our dispatchers. We will forever remember the honorable service of Deputy Derrick Bonham, and we ask you to join us in remembering our heartbroken community in your prayers.”

The Weakley County Sheriff’s Office remains grateful for the compassion, respect, and unity shown by our community and law enforcement partners during this time of profound loss.

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