Author: WBBJ Staff

Body found in the 900 block of Westover Road

On January 3, 2025, during the course of an investigation around 2:30 p.m., Investigators with the Jackson Police Department discovered a body located off the side of the road in the 900 block of Westover Road.

Charlotte Dale Campbell

Due to the predicted weather for Friday, Mrs. Charlotte's services have been changed to be conducted on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the Bells Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the…

James Hunt

Public visitation for the late James Hunt will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2024 from 11am until 4pm. Visitation will be held at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Chapel located at 116 Allen Ave in Jackson, TN. Funeral service will…

James Taylor Alexander

James Taylor Alexander, 87, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1937, in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, and lived a life defined by love, hard work, and faith. James married Virginia Graham…

Ky’Zir Walker

Ky'Zir Walker of Jackson TN. Funeral service for baby Ky'Zir Walker will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. It will be held at Saint James Church of God in Christ  locates at 1828 Qualls Rd in…

Jan Lampkins

Jan Lampkins, age 66 of McMinnville, TN passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 4, 2025 at McEvoy Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walker Cemetery. Visitation with…

David McCoy

David McCoy, age 82 of Buchanan passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his residence. Private family services will be held later. David McCoy was born March 27, 1942, to the late Ralph David & Mabel Gooch McCoy. He was…

Daniel Lee Ragland, Jr.

Mr. Daniel Lee Ragland, Jr.  was born on June 18, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life on December 24, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Unity Temple Church…

What the Tech: Tech New Year’s Resolutions

  As we head into 2025, technology continues to play an increasingly significant role in our lives.  We're constantly connected, and our safety and security depend on it. So,…

Gail Umbreit Moore

Gail Umbreit Moore, age 75, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of William Lamar Moore, departed this life Monday morning, December 30, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Gail was born October 3, 1949 in Wilmington, Delaware, the…

John Ed Watkins

Pastor John Ed Watkins, of Somerville, Tennessee, entered into the presence of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on December 29, 2024, with family gathered around him singing and reading Scripture as his faith became sight. John Ed was known…

Calvin Lee Agins

Funeral service for Calvin Lee Agins, age 70, will be Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Agins died Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mr.…

Jack Brence Armstrong

Jack Brence Armstrong, age 51, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born July 23, 1973, and was the second son to the late John Murray Armstrong and Fredda Joan Terry Armstrong. Reared in the South…

Justine D’Nes Batchelor

Funeral service for Justine D'Nes Batchelor, age 70, will be Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Batchelor died Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs.…

Jo Carol McClain

Jo Carol Ray McClain, age 80, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of the late D.A. McClain, departed this life Sunday evening, December 29, 2024 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Jo Carol was born June 27, 1944…

Marvin Umbarger

Marvin Lavoy Umbarger, age 82, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Edith Lorraine McBerry Umbarger, departed this life Sunday evening, December 29, 2024 at his home. Marvin was born October 27, 1942 in Somerville, the son of the late…

Mary Glenda Gantt

Mary Glenda Gantt, 76, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born on May 3, 1948, in Jackson, she lived a life marked by compassion, determination, and unwavering faith. Glenda began her professional journey as a cosmetologist,…

Thedore J. Williams

Mr. Thedore J. Williams, age 78, of Wildersville, TN., departed this life December 28th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 11:00AM until time of service at 2:00PM…

Nick Evans

Mr. Nick Evans, 71, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Baptist Church…

Melvin Taylor

Mr. Melvin Taylor, 51, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his residence in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Christian Faith Tabernacle in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville. …

John Thorne

John Alan Thorne, age 66, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and husband of Lisa Thorne, departed this life Sunday evening, December 22, 2024 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. John was born November 4, 1958 in Bruceton, Tennessee, the son of…

Greta M. Young

Greta Maclin Young, age 93, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Marion L. Young, departed this life Sunday morning, December 29, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Greta was born May 18, 1931 in Somerville,…

Linda Terry

Ms. Linda Terry, 74, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at her residence in Brownsville.

Ronnie D. Norwood

Ronnie D. Norwood, age 76 of Paris, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his residence.

William Lee “Pickle” Simmons, Sr.

William Lee "Pickle" Simmons, Sr., 63, of Fulton, Kentucky passed away 1:14 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Clinton Place Nursing Home in Clinton, Kentucky.

Irene Louise Morris

Mrs. Irene Louise Morris was born on April 21, 1933 in Bath Springs, Tennessee. She departed this life on December 24, 2024.

Isabella Hewlette

Mrs. Isabella Hewlette was born on August 1, 1956 in Fulton, Kentucky. She departed this life on December 22, 2024.

Paul Alan Childers

Paul Alan Childers, a dedicated veteran, public servant, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Bolivar, TN, at the age of 81.