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Rita Kay Brasure

Rita Kay Brasure, 71, of Union City passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Tony Keeton will officiate.…

Annie Ellen Wilson Wilkins

April 22nd, 1934 - February 27th, 2025 Annie Ellen Wilson Wilkins passed away peacefully February 27, 2025 at age 90. Born April 22, 1934 in Madison County Tennessee, Annie was the fifth child of seven children of Edward Albert Wilson…

Sarah Nell Person

Mrs. Sarah Nell Person was born on January 7, 1942 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 28, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at New Greater Bethel A.M.E.…

Karen Lee (Crowell) Webster

Karen Lee (Crowell) Webster, 64, of Rives passed away 12:40 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Memorial services will be conducted 6:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Visitation will…

Becky Curlin McKown

Rebecca 'Becky' Curlin McKown, born on June 24, 1947, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. She was a beloved mother, dedicated teacher, and cherished friend. For the majority of her teaching career, Becky was an English teacher at North…

Frankie (Hunter) Worrell

Mrs. Frankie (Hunter) Worrell, 65, of the Shawtown community passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025, at her home. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025. Frankie was…

Area flooding closes road in south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.-- We continue our team coverage with the affects of flooding across West Tennessee. Our crew went out across the area Sunday and found many roads underwater and closed such…

Margaret Bernice Cruce

Margaret Bernice Cruce, 99, of Union City passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her daughter's home.

Local dentistry hold dedication ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn.--A local dentistry holds a special event Friday. Hub City Family Dentistry held an official dedication at the location on North Parkway in Jackson. Leaders say this clinic has a long…

Nancy “Mary Lou” (Owens) Yates Davis

Nancy "Mary Lou" (Owens) Yates Davis was born September 26, 1932, in Union City, daughter of the late Cecil and Bessie (Smith) Owens. She married Jerald "J.C." Yates October 12, 1951 and together they had a son, Robert Alan Yates,…

Thomas Lynn Lott

Thomas Lynn Lott, age 69, of Bethel Springs, TN., departed this life on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Lott was born January 30th, 1956, in Selmer, TN., to the late Joyce Frye and Joe Lott. He was…

Gina Renee Harvey

Gina Renee Harvey, age 35, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL., departed this life on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, in Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 11:00am at Prospect Church in Selmer, TN.…

Willie Smith

Visitation for Willie Smith age 70 of Denmark TN will be Monday April 7, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Funeral Service will be Tuesday April 8, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services Chapel. Interment will be…

Jim Griffin

Jim Griffin, 68, of Samburg passed away 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday at Samburg Assembly of God. Brother George Hutchison and Brother Darrell Hoffman will officiate. Burial will…

Edna Louise Williams

Memorial service for Edna Louise Williams, age 100, will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Christian Care Center of Medina. For additional information, contact Mercer…

Dr. Robert Gene Owens Sr.

Dr. Robert Gene Owens, Sr. was born on June 27, 1930 in Mercer, New Jersey. He departed this life on March 19, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul…

Man sentenced for attempted murder

  LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One man is sentenced for attempted murder. On January 13, 2024, the Lexington Police Department responded to Walmart located at 547 West Church Street in Lexington regarding a shooting. Responding officers found a victim suffering from…

Sadie Mae Woods

Sadie Mae Woods, age 76, from Whitesville, TN., departed this life on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson, TN. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 9:00am until time of funeral service at 12:00pm,…

Doris Jean Weddle

Funeral service for Doris Jean Weddle, age 83, will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Greater Vision Apostolic Church.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Weddle died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Maplewood Health Care…

Clyde Wallace Jr

Funeral service for Clyde J. Wallace, age 87, will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Walnut Grove Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wallace died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his residence. Visitation…

Orlando Voss

Mr. Orlando Voss, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights of…

Marilene Jones

Funeral service for Marilene Jones, age 85, will be Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Ms. Jones died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her…

Alma Deloise Hess

Mrs. Alma Deloise Hess, 73, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Hess…

James Evans Terrett

James Evans Terrett, 86, of Union City passed away 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Greg Terrett,…

Earl Brown

Funeral service for Richard Earl "Rip" Brown, age 66, will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Medon, TN. Mr. Brown…

Harstine Herron

Ms. Harstine Herron was born on March 15, 1950 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 26, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. Her…

Frank Southerland

Mr. Frank Southerland, 83, of Union City passed away 7:00 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home.

Brenda Corrinn Middlebrook

Mrs. Brenda Corrinn Middlebrook, 82, of Union City and formerly of Wynne, Arkansas and Conover, North Carolina passed away 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home.

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Richard Lee Wellington

Sunrise: May 26, 1948  Sunset: March 25, 2025 Mr. Richard Lee Wellington, age 76, a resident of Brownsville, TN, left this world on March 25, 2025.  Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12 Noon at Brownsville…

Reba Kay (Cole) Cook

Reba Kay (Cole) Cook, 74, found peace at her home in Cayce, Kentucky Thursday, March 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer with her loved ones by her side. She was born October 9, 1950, in Fulton, Kentucky, daughter…

Mildred Joyce Rayl

Mildred Joyce Rayl, age 89, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mildred was born on October 7, 1935 in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Johnny W. Lowrance and Iva Louellen Lowrance. In her earlier…

Joyce Elizabeth Baker Taylor

As the world awakens to the beauty of spring, we mourn the passing of Joyce Elizabeth Baker Taylor. Joyce Taylor age 81 of Union City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 26th, after a courageous battle with…

Dorothy Ann Green

Dorothy Ann "Dot" Green, age 89 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her home. Dot was born to the late Hallie & Charlie Powers on May 10, 1935. She grew up in Scotts Hill, TN…

Lovie Virginia White

Mrs. Lovie Virginia White was born on March 12, 1956 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 22, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.…

Charles Robert Kennon

Charles Robert Kennon, affectionately known as “Papa Charles”, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. Papa Charles was born May 16, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles and Grace Kennon. He leaves two children, Melanie J. Kennon (Jimmie Hefner) and…

Mary Hazel Harris

Mary Hazel Harris, age 86, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Summerfield Senior Living in Hammond, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Leon Harris of Hickman, KY, parents H.T. McDaniel and…

Doris Blankingship West

Doris Blankingship West, age 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Haywood Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation for Mrs. West will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from…

Helen Christine Brooks

Helen Christine Brooks, age 101, slipped into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Mandeville, LA. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Belleview Cemetery of Bells,…

Patricia Ann Cooper Moore

Patricia Ann Cooper Moore, born on May 5, 1969, in Ashdown, Arkansas, departed this life on March 23, 2025, in Brownsville, Tennessee. She is remembered fondly for her kind spirit and the joy she brought to those who were fortunate…