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Addlay Taylor

Mrs. Addlay Taylor, 86, died Monday, February 3, 2025, in Murfreesboro. Services will be Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at First Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Harris Cemetery in Brownsville.  There will be a…

What the Tech: Romance scams

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's important to be aware of romance scams. These scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, costing victims over a billion dollars annually.

Information on UT’s Virtual Pet Loss Support Group

The University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine's virtual group meetings are free and are designed for anyone whose pet has died or is terminally ill. The meetings will be held monthly February through June from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30…

Clara Jean Springfield

Mrs. Clara Jean Springfield, 93, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Rosenwald Cemetery…

Debra “Debbie” Gay Hitesman

Mrs. Debra “Debbie” Gay Hitesman, 72, of Union City went home to be with the Lord at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Sunswept…

Makyla Sharay Perry

Funeral service for Makyla Sharay Perry, age 15, will be Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow on a later date in Idabel, OK Makyla died Saturday, January 25,…

Reginald Eugene Hobson, Sr.

Funeral service for Reginald Eugene Hobson, Sr., age 54, will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hobson died Friday, January 31,…

Timothy “Tim” Wyatt

Timothy “Tim” Wyatt, age 51 of Como passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Thomas West in Nashville. His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Friday, February 7th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Ross of Thompson…

What the Tech: Google Me

Have you ever Googled yourself? You might be surprised by the amount of personal information that appears in the search results - your name, phone number, address, past addresses, and even your email address.

Sarah Lou Davis

Sarah Lou Davis age 85 of Dyersburg, TN. died Friday, January 31, 2025, at her residence. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:am-11:55am at New Womack Temple C.M.E. Church 922 Lewis…

Thomas Eugene Armstrong

Thomas Eugene Armstrong age 67 of Dyersburg, TN. was born on February 11,1957, to Joe Lee Armstrong Sr. and Shirley Mae Armstrong. He transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN.…

Willie Lee Merrell

Funeral service for Willie Lee Merrell, age 83, will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads on Monday, February 10,…

Christine Tacker

Laura Christine Leatherwood Tacker, age 85, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and wife of the late J.T. Tacker, departed this life Friday afternoon, January 31, 2025 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville, Tennessee. Christine was born October 22, 1939 in…

Shirley Phelps Jones

Services for Mrs. Shirley Phelps Jones, age 72 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4:00-6:00 P.M., at the…

Donald Ray Farmer

Donald Ray Farmer, age 88, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Elizabeth Davis Farmer, departed this life Friday morning, January 31, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Donald was born March 23 ,1936 in Cape…

Shinicole Miller-Pusser

Shinicole B. Miller-Pusser, age 44, of Hardeman-McNairy County, departed this life on Friday, January 31st, 2025, in Bethel Springs, TN. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel. Home-going…

Luther Roger Currie

Funeral service for Luther Roger Currie, age 74, will be Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Currie died Monday, January 27, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mr.…

James William “Jake” Waddell, III

James William “Jake” Waddell, III, age 48, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Funeral Service were held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro.…

Judy Shelton Joyner

Judy Shelton Joyner, aged 81, of Brownsville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2025, at the Haywood County Community Hospital. Born on January 3, 1944, in Haywood County, Judy lived a life marked by her unwavering faith and love…

David Thomas Choate

David Thomas Choate, 59, of Obion passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

$2 Million Mega Millions Winner in Decherd

Congratulations are in order for the lucky Mega Millions player in Decherd in Franklin County who won an incredible $2 million from the drawing held Friday, Jan. 31.

Michelle Lee Bethel

Michelle Lee Bethel, 55, of Union City passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home.

Edward Gaylon Herron

Edward Gaylon Herron, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Gaylon was born April 15, 1958, in Haywood County, Tennessee to the late, Danny Joe Herron and Peggy Jean Taylor Herron. Funeral Services will be held…

Betty Ann Ingram

Services for Ms. Betty Ann Ingram, age 67 of Bells, Tennessee will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Alamo First Christian Church. The interment will be in the Oakview Memorial Park. The family will receive…

What the Tech: Disable control panel

For iPhone users, we know that Apple's "Find My" feature is a powerful tool for locating lost or stolen devices, but a potential security flaw has been discovered.

Linda Lou Owens

Mrs. Linda Lou (Satterfield) Owens, age 73, loving mother of Steven (Kristy) Owens and Shannon (Kevin) James and adoring wife to husband, Thomas Ray Owens, passed away at home on Thursday morning, January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with…

Catherine Sloas

Catherine Sloas, age 78 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Henry County Hospital. Her service will be graveside, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 2nd at Eastview Cemetery in Camden. There will be no visitation. Catherine Sloas…

Sarah Lemonds Lane

Sarah Lemonds Lane, age 76 of Paris passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her residence. Her celebration of life will be at 11:00 am Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Paris Community of Christ Church, 1404 Lone Oak Road…

Antwanette Nicole Burkley

Antwanette Nicole Burkley, age 50, of Jackson, TN., departed this life on January 16, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm with funeral services following at 2:00pm at Hardeman County…

Mary Lou Graham

Funeral service for Mary Lou Graham, age 85, will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Graham died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at…

Welton Thomas McDougal

Services for Mr. Welton Thomas McDougal, age 89 of Alamo, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the New First Baptist Church in Maury City, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Harris Grove Cemetery.…

Helen Estelle Alexander Callicutt

Helen Estelle Alexander Callicutt gained her angel wings at the age of 85 in Memphis, Tennessee. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family on January 26, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Helen was…

Johnie Lee Johnson

Johnie Lee Johnson, 76, of Samburg passed away 3:40 p.m Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Living Word Church in Hornbeak. Brother Archie Larry will officiate. Cremation will follow the…

Bettye Mae Outlaw

Mrs. Bettye Mae Outlaw was born on September 5, 1935 in Somerville, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 25, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel.…

What the Tech: IRS identity Pin

Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud and scams cost Americans a staggering $5.5 billion in 2023 alone.

What the Tech: Apple intelligence install

While many of us were sleeping, Apple updated iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers with the latest operating system. Included in those updates is Apple Intelligence.

Geneva Taylor

Mrs. Geneva Taylor was born on November 3, 1947 in Humboldt, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 24, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Home Missionary Baptist Church. Her…

Mary W. Mitchell

Mrs. Mary W. Mitchell was born on July 18, 1943 in Indianola, Mississippi. She departed this life on January 24, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at New St. Luke Missionary…

J. W. Higgins

Mr. J. W. Higgins, 91, of Union City passed away 9:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Greg Lawrence will officiate.…

Jeanette Brewer Collins

Jeanette Brewer Collins, age 62 of Paris passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 30th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rev. Caren Teichmann of First Christian Church officiating.…

Steven Rayance Cherry

Mr. Steven Rayance Cherry, 58, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence in Brownsville. Services will be Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 P. M. at Dancyville C. M. E. Church in Stanton.  Interment will be in Dancyville C.…

Candice Cherie Parrish

Ms. Candice Cherie Parrish, 41, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Willow Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville.  There will be a visitation…

James Darryl Beasley

James Darryl Beasley, age 60, passed away on January 24, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville TN. He was born October 13, 1964 in Jackson TN to Dianne Maness Collins and the late James Harold Beasley. He was preceded in…

Paul James Coulston

Paul James Coulston, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon, TN.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea and Simmons…

Kristine Lynn Johnson Alexander

Kristine Lynn Johnson Alexander, age 69, resident of Belton, Texas and wife of the late Billy Jack Alexander, departed this life Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2025 at Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Cordova, Tennessee. Kristine was born December 15,…

James Laverne Meadows

James Laverne Meadows, fondly known as "Rooster," age 79 was born on October 26, 1945, in Arlington, Tennessee. He departed this life on January 23, 2025, at his residence in Braden, TN, surrounded by his loving family.  A memorial service…