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Mark Jones

Mr. Mark Jones was born on June 11, 1970. He departed this life on November 7, 2024. No Memorial Service information is available at this time. For more information, please contact Bledsoe Funeral Home at 731-427-1521. Although the Executive Order…

Kody Burress

Mark Kody Burress, 27, of Union City passed away 9:29 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Stanley's Chapel Cemetery near Union City. Brother Eric Burress will officiate. Pallbearers will…

John Crow

Johnnie Lee "John" Crow, 86, of Union City passed away 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral…

Debbie Luckett

Debra Ann "Debbie" Luckett, 65, of Union City passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024. Debbie was born August…

Thomas O’Neal Hoskins

Thomas O’Neal Hoskins 1950 – 2024   On November 8, 2024, Thomas O’Neal Hoskins completed his earthbound journey and moved on to the next great adventure. Thomas was born to Vernon and Wilma “Kathleen” Hoskins in Moscow, Tennessee on Valentine’s…

JMCSS receives Level 5 designation for outstanding academic growth

The results are in! The Tennessee Department of Education has named Jackson-Madison County Schools a Level 5 District as public school students in Madison County made exceptional scholastic growth during the 2023-2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP).

Daniel Hopkins

Services for Mr. Daniel Hopkins, age 97 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, 9:30 A.M., at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee. If you would like to send flowers in memory of…

Willis Thomas “Tom” McCurry

Services for Mr. Willis Thomas “Tom” McCurry, age 66 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10:00 A.M., at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive…

De’Shawn M. Daniel

Services for Mr. De’Shawn M. Daniel age 38 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mr. Daniel, you can visit…

James “Jimbo” Campbell

Services for Mr. James “Jimbo” Campbell, age 72 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mr. Campbell, you can…

What the Tech: Google Hot 100

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and if you're looking for the hottest tech gifts of the year, Google's "Holiday 100" list is a great place to start.

Nell Kee

Nell Kee 1938 – 2024 Ida Nell Duke Kee, age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Nell was born July 6, 1938 in Moscow, Tennessee, the…

AAA: Don’t veer for deer

With more deer active across the state, AAA is reminding drivers to take precautions to avoid collisions.

James William Beckum

The Home Going Celebration for James William Beckum will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 2432 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. James passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at his daughter EJ’s home. Visitation…

Stanley Thayer Johnson

Stanley Thayer Johnson, a respected business leader, devout Catholic, and loving family man, passed away on November 9, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 78. Born on April 26,1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, Stanley dedicated his life to his…

Jimmie Lacy

Jimmie Lacy 1935 – 2024 Jimmie Earl Lacy, age 89, resident of Walls, Mississippi and husband of the late Glenda “Sue” Jeanes Lacy, departed this life Monday morning, November 11, 2024 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Jimmie…

What the Tech: Make money for Christmas

The holiday season is upon us, and while it's a time for joy and celebration, it can also strain our wallets. With prices rising, wouldn't it be nice to have some extra cash for gifts?

Terry Ronald Miller

Terry Ronald Miller passed away on November 11, 2024, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN, at the age of 79. Born on June 8, 1945, in Sims, Illinois, Terry was the son of the late Cecil and…

Peggy Rose Dortch Pierce

Peggy Rose Dortch Pierce, age 93 of Paris passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at AHC of Paris. Her funeral service is planned for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 13 th, graveside at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Her great-grandchildren will serve as…

Edna Halton Jackson

Services for Mrs. Edna Halton Jackson, age 85 of Lexington, Tennessee will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at the Lexington City Cemetery. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mrs. Jackson, you can…

Dorothy Jean Allen

Funeral service for Dorothy Ruth Allen, age 66, will be Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Allen died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Allen will be Saturday, November 16,…

Lovies Darnice Stewart

Graveside service for Lovies Darnice Stewart, age 63, will be Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Montezuma CME Church Cemetery in Henderson, TN. Mrs. Stewart died Monday, November 4, 2024 at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville,…

Juanita Eaton

Funeral service for Juanita Eaton, age 63, will be Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Eaton died Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Ms. Eaton…

Diane Pede

Diane Pede 1946 – 2024 Diane Spisak Pede, age 78, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of the late Joseph Pede, departed this life Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 at her home. Diane was born April 4, 1946 in Perth…

Sherry Lynn Conrad

Sherry Lynn Conrad, age 57, resident of Arlington, Tennessee, departed this life Thursday afternoon, November 7, 2024 at her home. Sherry was born November 9, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Betty Jane Lauderdale Fisher and the late William…

Barry Young

Barry Young, a beloved husband, father, brother, and musician, passed away on November 4, 2024 at the age of 68. Born on July 5, 1956, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Barry was the cherished son of Ray and Nina Young and…

What the Tech: Tech to help the elderly

In a time where families often live miles apart, technology can be a bridge. Imagine being hundreds of miles away and a parent or grandparent living alone needs help.…

JPD responds to call of shots fired

According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded to the area of Russell Road on a call of shots fired Monday afternoon.

Nellie Stone Guidry

Nellie Stone Guidry, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in Bells, TN. A Graveside Service will be scheduled at a later date. All services are under the direction of the Bells…

Wheatley “Pete” Graham

Funeral service for Wheatley "Pete" Graham, age 82, will be Friday, November 15, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Graham died Friday, November 8, 2024…

JoAnn Crockett Smith

JoAnn Crockett Smith, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, in Somerville, Tennessee, at the age of 95. Born on March 10, 1929, in Greenfield, Tennessee, JoAnn was raised in Greenfield and attended…

Gary Gallimore

Gary Gallimore 1938 – 2024 Gary Eugene Gallimore, age 86, resident of Eads, Tennessee and husband of Betty M. Gallimore, departed this life Thursday evening, November 7, 2024 at his home. Gary was born November 7, 1938 in Sharon, Tennessee,…

What the Tech: App of the day ‘Elfster’

If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation reminiscent of that classic episode of The Office, where gifts go awry and names get mixed up, you’ll be thrilled to learn about a digital solution: the Elfster app.

Taziki’s to offer ‘Gyros for our Heroes’ on Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, Taziki's Mediterranean Café will donate $1 from every gyro sold to the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides vital programs in mental health, career counseling and long-term rehabilitation for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Penny McCraw

Penny McCraw 1969 – 2024   Penny McCraw was born May 15, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee and departed this world on October 30, 2024.   She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend artist and chef. She is survived by…