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Jamarion Marshun Russell

Mr. Jamarion Marshun Russell, 19, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville.  There…

Stephen Michael Baynes

Stephen Michael Baynes, born on August 21, 1952, in Brownsville, TN, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN. He was 72 years old. Stephen dedicated over 30 years of his life…

Rick Downing

Rick Downing, age 77, a devoted friend and respected member of the community passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN.  A memorial service will be held Graveside, Sunday, March 9, 2025,…

Mary Rachel Presley

Mary Rachel Presley, age 83, peacefully departed this life on March 5, 2025, in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the Westside Church of Christ with Bro. Jeff Horton officiating.…

Larry Mitchell

Mr. Larry Mitchell, 65, passed Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Russell Grove Baptist Church in Somerville.  Interment will be in Russell Grove…

Dewitt Chism Sr.

Mr. Dewitt Chism, Sr. was born on May 24, 1940 in Humboldt, Tennessee. He departed this life on February 28, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Plains Missionary Baptist…

Curtis Barnes Jr.

Mr. Curtis Barnes Jr. was born on January 19, 1942 in McComb, Mississippi. He departed this life on February 25, 2025. A Private Memorial Service will be held honoring his memories. For more information, please contact Bledsoe Funeral Home at…

Union women’s basketball wins seventh GSC tournament title

Union University women's basketball won its seventh GSC tournament title and 32nd overall conference tournament championship in program history on Sunday afternoon in a 58-52 win over the University of Alabama Huntsville in Samford University's Pete Hanna Center.

Robert Earl Stoneburner

Robert Earl Stoneburner, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home. …

Jennie Ganaway Caldwell

Mrs. Jennie Ganaway Caldwell passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at West Tenn Healthcare- Dyersburg. Arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Visitations will be held Saturday 8, 2025 10:00a.m.-10:55a.m. at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian in America 4100 Millsfield Hwy. Funeral…

Doris Evelyn Cupples Webb

Doris Evelyn Cupples Webb, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was 93 years old. She was born on June 18, 1931 in Bemis, Tennessee. She graduated…

John Stephen Holecz

Mr. John Stephen Holecz, Jr, 75, better known as Jack, passed peacefully, March 4, 2025, at his home with loved ones around. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the home…

Tiffany Reeves McDaniels

Services for Mrs. Tiffany Reeves McDaniels, age 42 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 12:00 P.M. (noon), at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mrs. McDaniels, you can…

Estell Cheairs

Ms. Estell Cheairs, age 92, of Grand Junction, TN., departed this life to be with her Lord on February 27th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7th, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Hardeman County Funeral Services…

Georgia Louise Stanford

Services for Mrs. Georgia Louise Stanford, age 84 of Lexington, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends…

Sean Mays Lanier

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.…

Charlotte Ann Sharp

Charlotte Ann Sharp, age 73, of Nashville, TN and formerly of Lexington, TN., departed this life on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at St. Thomas-Midtown, in Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 9th, 2025, from 12:00pm until time of…

Mabel H. Johnson

Funeral service for Mabel H. Johnson, age 85, will be Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at…

Pamela M. Purdy

Funeral service for Pamela M. Purdy, age 56, will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at All Nations Church.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Ms. Purdy died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…

Destany Nicole Maggard

Destany Nicole Maggard, age 29, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at her home in Three Way, TN.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Destany was born on March 1, 1996, in Jackson,…

A.L. Yates

Mr. A.L. Yates, 87, of Union City passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Truitt Cockrell will officiate.…

Marcelino F. Cherry

Funeral service for Marcelino F. Cherry, age 56, will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Cherry died Sunday, February 16 , 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Cherry will be…

Joe Arthur Snipes

Funeral service for Joe Arthur Snipes, age 67, will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Snipes died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mr.…

Sheila Strickland

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR SHEILA CLARK KENDRICK STRICKLAND October 4, 1966 - February 20, 2025 Sheila Strickland, age 58, departed this life on February 20, 2025, after a brief illness at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be…

Rose Marie Lott

Rose Marie Lott, age 78, born on August 27, 1946, in Haywood County, departed this life peacefully on February 27, 2025, at her residence in Stanton, TN. She was surrounded by her family during her final moments, a testament to…

Vickie Maness Evans

Vickie Maness Evans, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons…

Carl A. Cole

Services for Mr. Carl A. Cole, age 55 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the St. James Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive…

Laura Baker Camp

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…

Sean Mays Lanier

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

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…

Annie Ruth Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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 Harrison,

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,…

Jerry M Bond

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

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…

Stacie Boykin

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

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…

Walter Kilpatrick

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,…