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Roanne Waggener Burton

Roanne Waggener Burton, age 87, a lover of people, flowers, and life itself made her final journey peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in North Little Rock, Arkansas on January 22, 2026. She was born January 9, 1939,…

Bobbye Jean Roberts

Ms. Bobbye Jean Roberts, 91, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away 5:40 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab in Knoxville. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hickman City Cemetery.  Rex Coffey will…

Revonda Jean Ervin

‘Ms. Jean’, as she was affectionately known, was promoted to glory at the age of 88 on January 29, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1937, in Hickory, N.C. to James Alec Franklin and Myrtle Jane Mace Franklin. Jean…

Michael E. Taylor

Michael E. Taylor, lovingly known as Mike, was born on September 26, 1955, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and passed away on January 26, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Mike married the love of his life, Lark Stockard Taylor, on April 23, 1983,…

Myra Jo Martin

Myra Jo Martin, aged 87, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1938. Myra Jo Martin was a resident of Jackson, Tennessee.

Patrick Scott Gullett

Patrick Scott Gullett, age 45, of Jackson, Tennessee, was born on July 23, 1980, and passed away on January 27, 2026. Patrick lived life with passion and heart. He played baseball throughout his life and was a devoted fan of…

Marilyn Smothers

Marilyn Smothers, born on April 1, 1935, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Marilyn lived a life full of purpose by serving her Lord through her church, her teaching and her community. A…

Horace Monroe Cook, Jr.

Horace Monroe Cook, Jr., a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in Linden, TN on January 27, 2026, at the age of 54.  Memorial Services will be conducted on Monday, February 2, 2026, at…

Mary Jo Smith

Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, 68, of the Sidonia community passed away 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry will…

Ruth Ann Williamson

Services for Ms. Ruth Ann Williamson, age 79 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12 Noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends…

Wilma Jean Lewis

Mrs. Wilma Jean Lewis, 76, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 1:00 P. M. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Brownsville Memorial…

John Richard Kirkland

Dr. John Richard Kirkland, age 82, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1943, in Union City, Tennessee, the third of four brothers who shared a lifelong bond of love and loyalty. John was a…

Wanda Culpepper

Wanda Culpepper, age 86 of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm with Steve Gallimore officiating. Burial will follow…

Jerry Fisher Ellis

Jerry Fisher Ellis, age 92, of Pinson, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1933, Jerry was the son of Leonard and Vera Ellis. He grew up alongside…

Helen Harding Henderson

Helen Harding Henderson, a dedicated educator and lifelong seeker of beauty and knowledge, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 79. ​Born on July 5, 1946, in Paris, Tennessee, Helen’s life was defined by a profound curiosity…

Terry Ann Thompson

Terry Ann Thompson, age 68, beloved mother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Memphis, TN. Born on July 14, 1957, in Jackson, TN, Terry was a trailblazer in her community as one of the first…

Janet Dickerson

Ms. Janet Dickerson, 68, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her residence in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in…

Christen Elisabeth Reynolds

Christen Elisabeth Reynolds, known to her loved ones as Christen Taylor, passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 52.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Christen was a creative person and naturally…

Virginia Watson Hayes

Virginia Watson Hayes, age 86, born on April 20, 1939, in Haywood County, peacefully passed away at her home on January 16, 2026. The family honored her wishes for cremation, and a private inurnment was held at the Mt. Pleasant…

Mary Evelyn Sayers-Adkins

Mary Evelyn Sayers-Adkins, age 94 of Paris Tennessee, passed away at Henry County Nursing Home in Paris, TN on January 15, 2026 after a battle with pneumonia.   Mary’s parents were the late Audrey and Ray Suddeath from Brownsville Tennessee.…

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