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Joyce Ann McElrath

Funeral service for Joyce Ann McElrath, age 72, will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Antioch Jones Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Bells, TN. Mrs. McElrath died Wednesday, October…

Dewayne Houston

Funeral service for Dewayne Houston, age 60, will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN. Mr. Houston died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his residence.…

Felita L. McNeal

Funeral service for Felita L. McNeal, age 55, will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Blairs Chapel CME Church Cemetery. Ms. McNeal died Tuesday, October 8,…

Doug Williams

Doug Williams 1942 – 2024 Harold Douglas “Doug” Williams, age 82, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Lillian Sue Catron Williams, departed this life Friday, October 11, 2024 at Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center…

What the tech: App of the day ‘Pi’

Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, we've seen a surge of generative AI apps and programs that can do amazing things. But Pi, short for Personal Assistant, takes AI to a whole new level.

William “Bill” Thomas Mays

William “Bill” Thomas Mays, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, in Jackson, TN. Born on November 25, 1937, in Jackson, he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be remembered for his kind heart, work…

Calvin Lee Meacham

Calvin Lee Meacham, 68, of the Dixie community passed away 7:45 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home. There will be no services. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Calvin was born June 3, 1956,…

What the Tech: Fake AI images

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a heartbreaking image of a little girl and a dog went viral, tugging at heartstrings and racking up shares. There was just one problem: the image was entirely fabricated by AI.

Samuel Lee Glenn

Mr. Samuel Lee Glenn was born on June 22, 1930 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on October 4, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at East Jackson Church of…

Marie Doris Maroney

Graveside services for Marie Doris Maroney age 86 will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Highland Memorial Gardens with Rev. Greg Gilbreath officiating. Mrs. Maroney, the widow of George C. Maroney, passed away Thursday, October…

James Sullivan “Bro. Jim” Griffith

James Sullivan “Bro. Jim” Griffith 1947 – 2024   James Sullivan “Bro. Jim” Griffith was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Halloween in 1947 to Grant Sullivan and Cardelia (Hamby) Griffith. He joined two sisters, Sandra and Ann, and less than…

Craig W Washburn

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Dad, PawPaw, Brother, and Uncle, Craig W Washburn passed away on October 7, 2024 in his home in Samburg, Tennessee. Craig was born in McAllen, Texas on March 15,…

Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson 59 of Jackson TN  Funeral service for the late  Mary Wilson will be at 12 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Her body will lie-in-state from 10 am until the time of service. Service will be held at…

Joe H. “Joe Joe” Morgan, Sr.

Services for Mr. Joe H. “Joe Joe” Morgan, Sr. age 68 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, 11:00 A.M., at the St. Paul C.M.E. Church. He will lie in state at the Church Saturday, from 10:00 A.M., until…

Dyan Lynn Dar

Dyan Lynn Dar, 46, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.   Dyan was born in Port Jefferson, New York on May 27, 1978, to her late mother Lynn Marie Heidtman (Weiner) and father Richard Thomas Pryor.…

Peggy Nell Van Cleave Maness

Peggy Nell Van Cleave Maness, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, in Jackson, TN. Born on April 11, 1943, in Jackson, she dedicated her life to her family and her home as a loving homemaker. Peggy married…

Lawrence Weldon Love

Lawrence Weldon Love, affectionately known as “Larry” to friends and family, was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1955 to James Love Sr. and Artemis Thomas. His developing years were spent with his beloved Aunt and Uncle, Tommie and Wardell…

Samantha Ann Gray

Samantha Ann Gray Sunrise: December 31, 1977 Sunset: September 27, 2024  Samantha Ann Gray, age 46, departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Visitation to celebrate her life will be held…

Edna Mae Foster

Edna Mae Foster January 15, 1935 — October 6, 2024 Brownsville, TN Edna Mae McCarver Foster, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the…

Jimmy Joe Goodman

Jimmy Joe Goodman October 27, 1945 — October 7, 2024 Brownsville, TN Jimmy Joe Goodman, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be…

Virgia Delois Powell

Ms. Virgia Delois Powell was born on March 23, 1963 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on October 5, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Her…

Delonda Lanera Graham

Ms. Delonda Lanera Graham was born on August 8, 1969 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on October 3, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at East Jackson Church of…

Willie Wayne Cox

Mr. Willie Wayne Cox was born on March 2, 1952. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on September 21, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bledsoe…

Mollie Mae Lowery

Funeral service for Mollie Mae Lowery, age 89, will be Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Morning View Baptist Church in Saltillo, TN.  Burial will follow in Saltillo Cemetery. Mrs. Lowery died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Jackson-Madison…

Phyllis Marie Robbins Robertson

Phyllis Marie Robbins Robertson, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and Ninnie, was reunited in Heaven with her daughter, Amy, on October 5, 2024. Phyllis was born April 30, 1950 in Henderson, TN to Maxine Hinkle Robbins and the late…

Leslee Ross Davidson

By Terry Byrne: Leslee Ross Davidson, who died Oct. 2, precisely a month shy of his 71st birthday, was a study in contradictions. If you look up "marches to the beat of a different drummer," his picture would serve as…

Mary Betty Pate

Mrs. Mary Betty Pate, 85, of Martin passed away 6:09 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday at East Side Cemetery in Martin. Brother Kylan Mann will…

Edna Mae McCarver Foster

Edna Mae McCarver Foster, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Brownville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. John Hayes officiating.   Edna…

Delma Ray Ables

Delma Ray Ables, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home in Ripley, TN.  Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.  Burial…

Gregory Wayne Neal

Gregory Wayne Neal, age 55, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the Westside Church of Christ…

Harriett “Kae” Clemons

Harriett “Kae” Clemons 1939 – 2024 Harriett “Kae” Clemons passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the age of 85. Kae was born March 12, 1939 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, John and Leonora Kippax. She met…

Brenda Kay Isbell

Ms. Brenda Kay Isbell, 62, of Union City passed away 6:08 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie…

Vivian Jean Mercer

Funeral service for Vivian Jean Mercer, age 62, will be Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Historic First Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Woods Family Cemetery in Pinson, TN. Mrs. Mercer died Monday, September 30, 2024…

Savannah Marie Martin

Funeral service for Savannah Marie Martin, age 77, will be Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at West Bemis Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in West Bemis Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Martin died Monday, September 30, 2024 at her…

Charles E. Williams

Funeral service for Charles E. Williams, age 68, will be Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Williams died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his…

Mark Estes

Funeral service for Mark Estes, age 72, will be Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at New Hope Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Estes died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his residence.…

Mamie Ruth Bruce

Mrs. Mamie Ruth Bruce was born on April 17, 1939 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on October 2, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.…