Author: Chris Davis

Funeral service for Bobby J. Hicks, age 65, will be Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hicks died Friday, October 17, 2025 at…

Funeral service for Willie E. "LaLa" Anderson, age 66, will be Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will be Monday, October 27, 2025 at TN State Veteran's Cemetery - Parkers…

Funeral service for Luther Wardell Luton, age 78, will be Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Cawthon Cemetery, Hookers Bend, TN. Mr. Luton died Saturday, October 18, 2025…

Walter Louis Walker, Jr., 72, passed away at his home in Fayetteville, TN, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Brownsville, TN to Louis and Coleen Walker. He attended Anderson Grammar School and Haywood High School, where he was…

James Dale Bivens passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Allen Bivens, his mother Gladys Springer and his brother Barry Bivens. He leaves his wife, Connie Bivens, stepson Nicholas Anastasi (Kierstyn)…

Mr. John Allen Duckworth, Jr., 82, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at Haywood Post Acute in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Willow Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Willow Grove…

Mr. Eric Kent Brand, 60, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights…

Lavada Sue Rudd, 84, of the Shawtown community passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her home. She was born July 9, 1941, in Hickman, Kentucky, daughter of the late Otis and Imogene (Killebrew) Price. Lavada had been employed as…

Services for Mr. Hundley “Bubba” Hobson, age 74 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Greater St. Luke Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive…

Davie Morrow McClanahan, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Davie was born on August 18, 1937, in Shelby County. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on…

Visitation for Terrance Lynn Arnold, age 42, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Arnold died Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. For additional information, contact…

Barbara Jean (Casey) Banks, age 73, of Columbus, GA., and formerly of Bath Springs, TN., moved to her eternal home on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at Henderson County Community Hospital. She was born on May 24th, 1952, the only daughter…

Emma Faye Fitch, a beloved matriarch and nurturing spirit, left this world on October 15, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 82. Born on May 8, 1943, in Bells, Tennessee, Emma was a vibrant light whose laughter could…

Phillip Wade Camp, age 69, of Beech Bluff, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Phillip was born October 30, 1955 in Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by his wife and companion, Deborah Mashburn; his parents,…

Funeral service for Remonda Michelle Blalark, age 57, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Fry's Point Church Cemetery in Henderson, TN. Ms. Blalark died Saturday, October 11, 2025…

Services for Mr. Willie Lee Polk, age 77 of Pinson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee. If you would…

Services for Ms. Willie Mae Whiteside, age 97 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will…

Funeral service for Gregory Bobbitt, age 57, will be Monday, October 20, 2025 in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Bobbitt Cemetery. Mr. Bobbitt died Sunday, October 5, 2025 at BridgePoint Hospital National Harbor in…

Mr. Jerry Jackson “Jacky” Waggener, 66, of the Gardner community passed away 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday at Gardner Church of Christ near…

Ann Fumbanks Mayo passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. She was a faithful Christian, loving mother, wife and grandmother. Those who knew her and were lucky enough to call her Mom, Annie or friend were lucky indeed! Ann made…

Funeral service for Bianca Roshelle Cox, age 31, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Historic First Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Humboldt, TN. Ms. Cox died Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County…

Funeral service for Jacqueline Anderson, age 59, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Plain Baptist Church on Old Humboldt Road. Ms. Anderson died Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her residence in Murfreesboro, TN. The family…

Rita Faye Crossnoe Hendrix, 68, of Bells Tennessee, went peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father on October 13th, 2025. Rita was born in Gibson County Tennessee on August 22 nd , 1957, to Roy Crossnoe and Shelby Powell Crossnoe.…

Ms. Mary Lorene King was born on December 5, 1938 in Brownsville, Tennessee. She departed this life on October 10, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.…

Funeral services for Timothy Kurt Hicks will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 at 1:00pm at the George A. Smith and Sons South Chapel on South Highland Avenue with Brent Pearce officiating. Interment will follow at Ararat Baptist Church…

Nina L. Beaven, age 86 of Springville, TN, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. Her funeral service will be at McEvoy Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 17, 2025, with Father Martin…

Mrs. Merdis Anne Reid, 71, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Beech Grove Church of Christ in Brownsville.  Interment will be in…

Steve D. Rowland, age 79, born on September 14, 1946, in Memphis, TN, left this world peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Senatobia Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Senatobia, MS. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025,…

Brenda Willoughby Elder, age 79, of Bolivar, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. She was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on March 13, 1946, to the late Woodrow and Bessie Hammers Willoughby. Brenda had a heart for helping others…

Howard Hampton Vestal, age 82 passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. A the visitation with friends and loved ones for Howard will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at George A. Smith &…

Mr. Robert Leon “Bob” Haskell, 69, of Troy passed away 7:22 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Thursday at East View Cemetery. Jackson Doss will officiate. There will be no visitation…

Services for Mr. Odell Dupree, age 77 of Bells, Tennessee will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the New First Baptist Church in Maury City, Tennessee. The interment will be in the New Cemetery. The family…

Elaine A. Thompson October 12, 1936 – October 11, 2025 With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Elaine A. Thompson, who entered eternal rest on October 11, 2025, one day before…

Mrs. Rebecca Faye “Becky” Hoffman, 78, of the Fremont community passed away 2:00 a.m. Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Thursday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Darrel Hoffman and Ken Hogg…

Funeral service for Jimmie Lee Hobson, age 86, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hobson died Monday, October 6, 2025…

Donald Ray Tarver, a man of unwavering dedication and boundless love, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Bells, Tennessee. Born on October 11, 1944, in Georgia, Donald's life was filled with hard work, joyous laughter, and a deep devotion…

Funeral service for Luther Thomas Mercer, Sr., age 83, will be Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church,  Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Mercer died Thursday, October 9, 2025 at…

Hubert Brooks Clayton, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, following heart surgery. Born in Kevil, Kentucky, on March 27, 1943, Brooks was the beloved son of Hubert Farris and…

Funeral service for Bridgette Olivia Cooper, age 64, will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Cooper died Friday, October 3, 2025 at Northbrooke Health Care Center. The family will…

Ms. Porsche DeShon Yancey-Noel, age 50, of Lexington, TN., departed this life on Monday, October 6th, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Family will receive friends on October 18th, 2025, from 10:00am until time of funeral…

Roy Milton McCoy, Sr., 78, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025. Born December 4, 1946, in Humboldt, TN, Roy lived a life marked by hard work, deep faith, and unwavering love for his family and friends.…

Larry Wayne Allen, 77, of Bells TN, went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 6, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN,…

Memorial service for Vera M. Moore, age 87, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2057 N. Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301. Mrs. Moore died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at her residence.…

Services for Mrs. Jeannette Suzanne Ford Bond, age 89 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Bond Farrington Cemetery in Brownsville, Tennessee. The…

Funeral service for Mary Florence Green, age 82, will be Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Green died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs.…

Mamie Sue Watson, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on October 22, 1948, in Brownsville, TN, Mamie Sue dedicated her life to family, community, and service. She is remembered…