Author: Chris Davis

Bettye Dephane Baker

Bettye Dephane Baker, age 83, of Medina, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on September 3, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Marshall County, TN, the daughter of Edward Clayton Franklin and Elizabeth…

Paula Hight Hill

Paula Hight Hill February 25, 1962 – August 31, 2025 Paula Hill, age 63, met her Savior face-to-face on August 31, 2025, after a very short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Paula was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February…

Roemello Ray Charles McCants

Roemello Ray Charles McCants, age 18, departed this life on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Visitation will held Friday, September 5th, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel. Funeral will…

Alex Dewayne Joy

Alex Dewayne Joy, aged 44, of Somerville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be held Friday, September 5th, 2025, with a private family viewing from 1:00pm-3:00pm and public viewing…

Edtric Bernard Rutherford

Funeral service for Edtric Bernard Rutherford, age 67, will be Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Rutherford died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at…

Patsy White Camp

Patsy White Camp, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, after a long illness. Patsy was a life-long resident of Jackson where she attended city schools. She graduated from Jackson High School and later finished her education at Lambuth College…

William Earl Sr

Services for Mr. William Earl Sr., age 77 of Pinson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12 Noon at the Big Springs Cemetery in Pinson, Tennessee. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mr.…

Mary Aline Curry

Mary Rush Curry, 95, of Avondale Estates, GA, died on August 23, 2025. She was born June 15, 1930, in Wildersville, TN, to Sarah Melba and John Lloyd Rush. Growing up, she lived in both Wildersville and Jackson, TN. Upon…

Lula M. Williams

Funeral service for Lula M. Williams, age 89, will be Friday, September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died Thursday, August 28,…

Gene Gray

Gene Gray, 91, of Union City passed away Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at First Church of God in Union City. His son, Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Burial…

Mike Helton

Mike was born June 11, 1962 in Jackson, Tennessee, to Phyllis (Wadley) Helton and Billy Charles Helton. Mike went home to the Lord he loved on August 29, 2025 at his home with family, hospice nurse Maleah, and best friend…

Matthew Phifer

Matthew Phifer, 32, of Union City passed away Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday at First Pentecostal Church of Union City.  Brother Dwayne Uzzle will officiate.…

Travis Gene Stephens

Travis Gene Stephens, affectionately known to those who loved him as "Travis Gene," passed away on August 26, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, passion, and love that will forever resonate in the hearts of his…

Wayne Allen “Free Bird” Thompson

Wayne Allen “Free Bird” Thompson, 77, of Crutchfield, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Cayce Methodist Church…

Jessie Rean Wade

Ms. Jessie Rean Wade, aged 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in Milan, TN., on August 25th, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 5th, 2025, from 2:00pm-7:00pm at Front Street Church of Christ in Milan, TN.…

Helen Goff Fisher

Helen Goff Fisher, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Brownsville Baptist Church with Pastor Ben…

Tommie Lou Allen

Services for Mrs. Tommie Lou Allen, age 88 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the New Hope Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. If you would like…

Henrietta Yancey

Ms. Henrietta Yancey, 83, died Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Services will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville.  There will…

Nicole Gray Golden

Services for Mrs. Nicole Gray Golden, age 53 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12 Noon at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 5:00-7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw…

Bobbie Golden Carter

Funeral service for Bobbie Golden Carter, age 84, will be Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Carter died Saturday, August 23, 2025…

Melvin Lee Shaw, Jr

Mr. Melvin Lee Shaw, Jr. age 52 of Dyersburg, TN. died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Melvin was a long-time employee of Ermco in Dyersburg, TN. and Graduate of Dyersburg High School.  Arrangements…

Brittney Lynne Whitaker

Brittney Lynne Whitaker, age 40, of Mercer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2025. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 17, 1985, and throughout her life was known for her adventurous spirit, deep faith,…

John Albert Pruitt

Mr. John Albert Pruitt, Sr., 75, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Haywood Post Acute in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Douglass Chapel C. M. E. Church in Stanton.  Interment will be…

Lisa Carol Sellers

Mrs. Lisa Carol Sellers, 63, of Sharon, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born on September 4, 1961, in Union City, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Edward and Martha Jane (Overall)…

Troy Mosier

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Troy Mosier, who left us on August 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease, at his home in Bells, Tennessee. Born on January 3, 1947, Troy lived a life filled…

Trulener Walter

Funeral service for Trulener Walter, age 71, will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Blairs Chapel CME Church.  Burial will follow in Blairs Chapel CME Church Cemetery. Mrs. Walter died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Williamson Medical…

Linda Lyon Mathenia

Linda Lyon Mathenia, 81, of Union City passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday at East View Cemetery. Jeff Kenee will officiate. Visitation will be held at…

Raymond Boyd

Mr. Raymond Boyd, 88, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his residence in Stanton. Services will be Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Beech Grove Church of Christ in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Beech Grove Church…

Robin Joanna Bates

Funeral service for Robin Joanna Bates, age 65, will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bates died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General…

Willie C. Moten

Services for Mr. Willie C. Moten, age 93 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Bascom Church Cemetery. The family will receive…

Larry Joe Singleton

Larry Joe Singleton, 76, of Beech Bluff, TN, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 29, 1949, in Humboldt, TN, to the late Omer Earl (Jack) and Hershey Pusser Singleton. Larry proudly served his country…

James A. “Jim” Wooldridge,

James A. “Jim” Wooldridge, age 86 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. His funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church, 114 Memorial Dr.,…

Jeffrey Butler

Funeral service for Jeffrey Butler, age 68, will be Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Butler died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his…

Billy Fred Wilson

Billy Fred Wilson (Bill), age 97, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. He was born July 20, 1928, in the Uptonville Community of Mercer, Tennessee, the son of the late Oscar Fred and Emma Byrum Wilson.…

Larry Keith Scott

Larry Keith Scott, born July 27, 1958, passed away at home on August 15, 2025. Larry's journey was one marked by service, adventure, and deep devotion to family. Larry was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Jean Scott and…

Martha Diane Merriweather

Funeral service for Martha Diane Merriweather, age 75, will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Merriweather died Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Merriweather will be Tuesday, August…

Mary Alice Baltimore

Ms. Mary Alice Baltimore, 78, died Monday, August 11, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Upper Salem Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Upper…

Tillman Wayne “Tim” Doss

Tillman Wayne "Tim" Doss, 81, of Union City passed away 12:57 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at Van Ayer Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral…

Gary Wayne Blair

CPL. Gary Wayne Blair, better known in the Corp as Bull Dog, a cherished soul and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on June 1, 1947, in Bells, TN, Gary's journey…

John Orville Adkins

John Orville Adkins, 76, of Humboldt, Tennessee born on October 19, 1948 to John and Rosie Adkins fell asleep in death on August 8, 2025 peacefully.  He lost his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was surrounded by his beloved wife,…

April Ann Henderson

April Ann Henderson, 74, of the Walnut Log community passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Bible…

Paula Jones Rogers

On August 10, 2025, Paula Jones Rogers, 71, of Jackson, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and warm memories. Born on September 12, 1953, in Jackson, she was the daughter of the…

Jame Woods

Mr. Jame Woods, 73, of South Fulton passed away 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow…

Robert Lee Theus

Services for Mr. Robert Lee Theus, age 71 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12 Noon in the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be on Monday, August 18, 2025, 1:30 P.M., at the Tennessee State…

McGaha Ruth Jackson

McGaha Ruth Jackson 84 of Jackson TN Mrs. Jackson passed away peacefully on Sunday August 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be on Friday August 15, 2025,11:00 am to 6:00 pm. at the funeral home…

Emma L. Sturdivant

Funeral service for Emma L. Sturdivant, age 88, will be Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Little Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lavinia, TN.  Burial will follow in Cloverdale Cemetery in Milan, TN. Mrs. Sturdivant died Tuesday, August…

Kirby Smith Webb

Kirby Smith Webb, 78, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on May 22, 1947, Kirby was the son of the late Dr. Claude Raymond Webb and Mrs. Martha Gowen Webb of Ripley, Tennessee. He was…

Tyrone Allen

Mr. Tyrone Allen, age 62, of Whiteville, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, with family receiving friends from 9:00am until time of funeral service at…

Hannah Huffstutter

After a long life Hannah Huffstutter died August 6, 2025 at the age of 103. She was a former resident of Hornbeak. Hannah was born November 10, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband Lemmie Smith; nine siblings…

Jake Daniel (J.D.) Rhea

Jake Daniel Rhea, known to everyone as J.D., passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 86. He was born on May 4, 1939, in Newport, Tennessee, and was a longtime resident of Jackson,…