Author: WBBJ Staff

Laura Baker Camp was a “hoot” to everyone who knew her. A fiercely loyal and generous mother, grandmother and friend, who was never afraid to speak her mind, Laura always championed the underdog. She loved to laugh and have a…

Mr. Franklin Allen “Frankie” Huffstutter, 44, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away 1:25 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home.

Mrs. Sean Mays Lanier age 59 died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg. Arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held March 5, 2025, 10: a.m.-10:55a.m. at McCreight Funeral Home 1607 Hornbrook St. Dyersburg, TN.…

Tom William DeWitt, age 72, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Tom was born in Toledo, OH on August 11, 1952, son of the late Jean and Robert DeWitt. Tom graduated…

Funeral service for Annie Ruth Thomas, age 72, will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Medon, TN. Mrs. Thomas died…

Ramona Lowery, 64, of Jackson, TN, passed away on February 25, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1960, in Memphis, TN. Ramona was a devoted member of Beech Bluff Pentecostal Church. She had a passion for fishing, cooking, and…

Vicky Deona Robertson, age 55, of Bolivar, TN., departed this life on February 18th, 2025, at Pine Meadows Rehabilitation in Bolivar, TN. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 1st, 2025, from 11:00AM until time of funeral service at 1:00PM at…

Yvonne Delia Kendall was born to the late John and Pauline Dugard on July 28, 1935 in Tupelo, MS. Mrs. Kendall is survived by two sons, William Frederick, III and John Scott, his wife Carolyn, and her granddaughter, Isabella. She…

Ronnie Joe Clark, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home in Bells, TN.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Cypress Community Church.  Burial…

Betty Ann Burnett, age 91, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Betty was born December 27, 1933 in Memphis and graduated from Messick High School where she met her husband, Paul Richard Burnett. Betty Ann…

Tyson Dee “Ty” Harrison, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Vicki Harrison, departed this life Saturday morning, February 22, 2025 at Covington Care Center in Covington, Tennessee. Ty was born January 27, 1941 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,…

Funeral service for Jerry M. Bond, age 64, will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Blairs Chapel CME Church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Bond died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Jackson-Madison…

Bobby Gene Stallings, age 93, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of JoAnn Stallings, departed this life Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home. Bobby was born July 26, 1931 in Colt, Arkansas, the son of the late Shelly Stallings…

Visitation for Stacie Boykin age 54 of Jackson TN will be Sunday March 2, 2025, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Funeral Service will be at 2:30pm, at the Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services Chapel. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery,…

Bertha Lee Lawrence Stimson was born March 19, 1926, in Paris, Tennessee to Archie Bryan Lawrence and Gracie Alice Enoch Lawrence. She died on February 20, 2025. When she was 14, she moved with her family to Louisville, Kentucky where…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Walter Kilpatrick, our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, on [February 21, 2025] at the age of [41]. Walter died unexpectedly at his residence in Puryear. Walter was born on August 10,…

Ms. Markesha Delois Luster was born on September 3, 1989 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 21, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.…

Ms. Cheryl D. Nelson was born on September 1, 1963 in Union City, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 14, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at New St. Luke…

Edward William Hoover, age 86, passed away on February 15, 2025 at his home in Huntsville, AL. Ed was born on January 15, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of the late Floyd W. Hoover and Catharine Melhorn Hoover. He…

Vernon was born in Baytown, Texas on June 17, 1931, to Lawson and Clarice Bargainer. When Vernon was a little boy living in the country, he had two imaginary friends that he played with every day. His two imaginary friends…

Leland Franklin “Josh” Herriman, born June 25, 1937, in Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Bells, Tennessee. Leland was a devoted fan of the University of Tennessee football team and found great joy in hunting and fishing.…

Visitation for Mr. Don Henry Halton, age 74, will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Mr. Halton died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. For additional information,…

Funeral service for Gloria Cole, age 78, will be Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Cole died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Maplewood…

Visitation Service for Levernen Pewitt age 73 of Denmark, Tennessee will be Friday February 28, 2025, from 11:00am until 4:00pm at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday March 1, 2025, 1:00pm, at London…

Susan was a kind, loving, giving soul who passed away all of a sudden due to health issues. She was the type of person who would give the shirt off her back. She is leaving behind a husband of 45…

Lelia Virginia Glover Feathers, age 86, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and wife of the late Olton Lee Feathers, departed this life Monday morning, February 17, 2025 at her home. Lelia was born February 28, 1938 in Somerville, Tennessee, the daughter…

Mr. John Lee Drake, Jr., 81, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his residence in Brownsville.

James Paul Pryor, 71, of Union City passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Dyersburg Health & Rehab.

Darlene Brasfield, age 60, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.  A Memorial Service to Celebrate Mrs. Dar’s life will be held…

Dorothy Louise Hines Mott, age 95, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and wife of the late James R. Steward and the late George E. Mott, departed this life Wednesday morning, February 19, 2025 at her home. Dorothy was born June 4,…

Maggie Colley, age 91, resident of Madison, Alabama and wife of Gary Colley, departed this life Friday evening, February 17, at her home. Maggie was born on February 10, 1934 the daughter of the late Shelah Witty and Thersa Witty.…

1931 – 2025 Wilber Cleveland Joyner, age 94, resident of Williston, Tennessee and husband of the late Cleta Mae Rhea Joyner, departed this life Monday evening, February 17, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee. Wilber was born February…

Jimmy Douglas Townsend passed away from natural causes on February 9, 2025 after many years of relatively poor health. He departed from Jackson, close to the place he arrived - Paris, Tennessee, after having lived and traveled all over the…

Elbert Wayne “Butch” Camper, Jr., age 71 of Puryear, TN passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. His funeral service will be Tuesday, February 25 th at 12:00 pm at McEvoy Funeral Home with…

Services for Mrs. Gloria Maria Seats Parker, age 67 of Lexington, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on…

Mr. Marvin Ganaway Sr. age 90 of Dyersburg, TN. a U.S. SMSGT Air Force veteran died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at West Tennessee Vetrans Home in Humboldt, TN. arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday,…

Mr. William Mac (Pappy) Patterson, age 71, of Decaturville, TN., departed this life February 15th, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, from 9:00AM until 7:00pm at First…

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Roland, Jr., age 63, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  A Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Poplar Corner Baptist…

Shelby Jean Wallace, 86, of Union City passed away 10:14 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Visitation…

Elder George Taylor Jr., 93, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his residence in Union City. Services will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Johnson Grove Baptist Church in Denmark.  Interment will be in Taylor Cemetery…

Ms. Bettie Ann Covington, 74, died Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Services will be Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at St. Peter C. M. E. Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in…