Author: WBBJ Staff

Marna Lee Easley

Mrs. Marna Lee Easley, 79, of Union City passed away 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at AHC Union City. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024.…

Judy Kay Liggett McCord Newman

Judy Kay Liggett McCord Newman, age 81, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on July 22, 1943, in Jackson, Tennessee, Judy lived a life marked by love, resilience, and dedication to her family and community.…

David Haynes

Funeral service for David Haynes, age 71, will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Home Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Haynes died Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence.…

What the Tech: Screen time

Are parental controls and screen time enough to manage what kids do on their phones? Not hardly.

UTM senior to become active-duty Army nurse

The students at the University of Tennessee at Martin are often called to serve. The need to help others is what guides them to their chosen profession as nurses, doctors, law enforcement officers or areas of community service, among other options.

Louise Rice

Mrs. Louise Rice, 100, died Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Mission Convalescent Home in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at Mercer Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment will be in Mercer Cemetery in Brownsville. There…

Charles Michael “Mike” Stephenson

Charles Michael “Mike” Stephenson, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Mike was born in Humboldt, TN on July…

Linda Couch Rushing

Linda Couch Rushing, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home in Jackson, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mrs. Linda was born in Jackson, TN on September 18,…

Jerry Neal McGarity

Jerry Neal McGarity, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Jerry was born in Alamo, TN on April 13,…

Velon Rhea

Funeral service for Velon Rhea, age 49, will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Rhea died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Ashland City, TN.…

Martha Lee Doyle

Martha Lee Doyle, age 73, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Jackson, TN. She was born on July 26, 1951, in Selmer, TN. For over 35 years, she served as a pharmacy technician at Super D Drugs in…

What the Tech: Protect your packages

The holiday season is upon us, and unfortunately, so are the porch pirates. These thieves are becoming increasingly brazen, swiping packages right off doorsteps.

Peggie Juanita Long Burrell

Mrs. Peggie Juanita Long Burrell, 93, of Union City passed away 11:58 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Ron Costello will…

Margaret Long Williams

Funeral service for Margaret Long Williams, age 62, will be Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Williams died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Visitation…

Gerry Lynn Thompson

Funeral service for Gerry Lynn Thompson, age 79, will be Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Thompson died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Jackson-Madison County General…

Stanley Ellis

Stanley Ellis 1949 – 2024   Stanley Ervin Ellis, age 75, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Patricia Ellis, departed this life Friday evening, November 22, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.   Stanley was born June…

Eular V. Hall

Funeral service for Mrs. Eular V. Hall, age 102, will be Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hall died Wednesday, November 20,…

Tommy Manford Bacome

Tommy Manford Bacome, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away November 21, 2024, at the Tennessee State Veteran's Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 21, July 15, 1959 and was on the…

Kelly Marie Pirtle

Services for Ms. Kelly Marie Pirtle, age 44 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens.   The family…

USJ Holiday Mart fundraiser wraps up

JACKSON Tenn. - USJ is kicking off their holiday mart for the holidays. Vendors and concessions set up from 9 am Sunday morning until 5 pm. Gifts like Christmas ornaments, clothing items,…

What the Tech: App of the day ‘Recipe Keeper’

As we gather around the table to enjoy our favorite dishes, we often rely on those cherished family recipes that have been passed down through generations. But what if there was a way to preserve these handwritten recipes, ensuring that they never fade away?

Jo Ann Reagan Smith

Jo Ann Reagan Smith, 83, of Union City passed away 4:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Rick…

Charles B. “Chuck” Snipes, Jr.

Charles B. “Chuck” Snipes, Jr. 1971 – 2024 Charles B. “Chuck” Snipes, Jr., age 53, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and husband of Tracy M. Snipes, departed this life Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.…

Billy Jones

Billy Jones 1955 – 2024   Billy Dean Jones, age 69, resident of Moscow, Tennessee, husband of the late Gladys Jones, whom he married in 1987, departed this life Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the National Health Care Center in…

Melba Fisk Hunt

Melba Fisk Hunt age 72 of Dyersburg, TN. died Friday, November 15, 2024, at West Tennesse Healthcare-Dyersburg. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 11:00a.m.-11:55a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, Funeral service will follow at 12: Noon…

What the Tech: Tech for road trips

Thanksgiving travel is upon us, and with millions hitting the road, the backseat can quickly become a battleground of boredom. If you're looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and engaged without relying solely on screen time, here are some tech-savvy tips to make your family road trip a memorable one.

Jah-Aire Mason

Jah-Aire Mason, age 1, of Bolivar, TN., passed away November 17th, 2024, at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel with a public viewing from 2:00PM-5:00PM and…

Betty J. Bobbitt

Betty J. Bobbitt 1944 – 2024   Betty J. Bobbitt, age 80, of Hickory Valley, Tennessee departed this life Monday, November 18, 2024 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.   Betty was born January 23, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter…

Janice Faye Hayes

Janice Faye Hayes 1951 – 2024   Janice Faye Hayes, age 74, resident of Whiteville and wife of Dennis Hayes, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 at the Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee.   Mrs. Hayes was born…

Patricia Phillips

Patricia Phillips 1950 – 2024   Patricia Anne Pennington Phillips, resident of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away Friday morning, November 15, 2024, at Ciel Senior Living of Collierville.   Patricia was born February 27, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of…