Author: WBBJ Staff

Sydney Rene Willoughby

Sydney Rene Willoughby, 26, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Raymond Willoughby III and Penny Willoughby Briggs – a joyful memory they will never forget. “Little Sydney” was a spirited child and, boy how she loved…

Daniel Lee Townsend

Daniel Lee Townsend age 68 of Dyersburg, TN. died Friday, September 20, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at McCreight Funeral Home 1607 Hornbrook St.…

Marilyn Anne Allen Ferrell

Marilyn Anne Allen Ferrell, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in her hometown. Born on June 1, 1939, in Jackson, she led a life marked by dedication to her family, career, and community. Marilyn worked…

Cindy Vandeberg

Cindy Vandeberg, age 69, of Milan, TN, passed away on September 24th surrounded by her loved ones. Cindy was born on March 26, 1955 in Lansing, Michigan to Everett Roose and Kathryn Roose. She was known for her humor, kindness,…

Kenneth H. “Chello” Williamson

Mr. Kenneth H. “Chello” Williamson was born on November 3, 1961. He departed this life on September 15, 2024. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home…

Community Champion: Jean Ralston

"When you're a part of an organization,  it gives you a purpose. It gives you a sisterhood.  So many things that are to be gained." - Jean Ralston. If you walk…

Police investigate shooting in East Jackson

UPDATE (9/26/24): Female juvenile injured in apparent drive-by shooting EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a large police presence in one area of the hub city Wednesday evening. We received a call  from our WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News tipsters a…

City of Bradford celebrates Doodle Soup Days

BRADFORD, Tenn. -- One community is serving up small town hospitality and a savory bowl of doodle soup. Once a year the community of Bradford celebrates a one-of-a-kind festival known…

Betty Kirby DeLoach

Betty Kirby DeLoach, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in Jackson, TN, at the age of 97. Born on August 24, 1927, in Jackson, TN, to Kenneth and Mary Kirby, Betty lived a…

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 at a later date. For more information, please contact Bledsoe…

Lucy Ann Luster

Mrs. Lucy Ann Luster was born on September 25, 1934. She was born in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on September 21, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at St.…

Majorie Marie Ellison

Visitation for the late Majorie Marie Ellison will be Friday, September 27, 2024 from 12pm until 6pm. The family hours will be from 4pm until 6pm. Visitation will be held at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Chapel located at 116 Allen…

Donald Bruce Cook

Donald Bruce Cook, 67, of Troy passed away 6:30 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother…

Michael Joseph Barajas

Michael Joseph Barajas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Father Gerald Azike officiating.  Burial to follow in…

Freddie “Ted” George Tosh

We bid farewell to a beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, Freddie (Ted) George Tosh, who left our world on September 20, 2024, ten days shy of his 78th birthday, peacefully in his home in Jackson, Tennessee. He is preceded…

James “Jimmy” Thomas

Services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Thomas, age 68 of Henderson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12 Noon, at the Next Level Church. The interment will be in the Beech Springs Church Cemetery. The visitation for Mr.…

Norma Ora Patrick Callier

Services for Ms. Norma Ora Patrick Callier, age 62 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, 12 Noon, at the St. John No. 1 Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. The family…

Pamela Rainey Walker

Pamela Rainey Walker, age 62, a resident of Medina, TN, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Christian Care Center of Medina. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 1:00…

Lonnie Roy Fuller

Funeral service for Lonnie Roy Fuller, age 89, will be Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Toone, TN.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Fuller died Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Jackson-Madison…

Ira Bernard “Buddy” Croom

Mr. Ira Bernard “Buddy” Croom was born on February 20, 1965. He departed this life on September 16, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. His…

Susan Elizabeth Britner

Susan Elizabeth Britner, 69, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1955, in Sterling, Illinois, to the late Edgar Earl Wolfe and Rose Leah Mathis, Susan lived a life…

Marinell Day Bradberry

Marinell Day Bradberry, born on February 1, 1935, in Greenfield, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida, at the age of 89. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a steadfast woman of faith, Marinell lived…

Amy Michelle DeArmitt

Amy Michelle DeArmitt, beloved wife, mother, mimi, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born on August 14, 1972, in Huntingdon, TN, Amy was the daughter of Jackie and Patricia Nunley of Cedar…

Adele Vickers “Vicki” Stedman Pope

Adele Vickers "Vicki" Stedman Pope, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on September 21, 2024. Vicki was born on September 29, 1953 to Thomas "Tom" Sidney Stedman and Frances Nadine Burchett in Jackson, TN. She graduated from Jackson…

Greg Clark

Greg Clark, 65, of Union City passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Rob Laster will officiate. Burial will follow in West…

Tracey Davis

Tracey Davis 1965 – 2024 Tracey Reneé Mize Davis, age 59, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of Edward “Fast Eddy” Davis, departed this life Sunday morning, September 22, 2024. Tracey was born June 19, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee, the…

James “Jim” Powell

James “Jim” Powell, age 74, departed this life on September 16, 2024, in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating.…

David Neal Keltner

David Neal Keltner, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.