Author: Chris Davis

Terry Harris, aged 65, of Bolivar, TN, passed away on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, at Christian Care in Bolivar, TN. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel in Bolivar, TN.…

Mr. Richard Joe Crank passed away on October 26, 2025, at the Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri, at the age of 92 years. Dickie, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on January 1, 1933, in…

Vernon Cecil Knight, 78, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on November 4, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Sherman and Maggie Knight. Vernon graduated from Union University with a Teaching Degree in…

Donald Ray Parchman, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Bells, TN.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Donald was born in Fulton, KY, to the late…

Mr. Vincent Beard, age 50, of Jackson, TN., and formerly of Bolivar, TN., departed this life on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, from 9:00am until time…

Ms. Mary Marie Coleman, age 74, from Grand Junction, TN., departed this life on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at Christian Care Center in Bolivar, TN. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm at Hardeman County Funeral…

Jo Anne Manning Carter, age 86 of VanDyke, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be at McEvoy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 10, 2025, with Randy Stephens officiating. Burial…

Wanda Joyce Shytles February 8, 1948 – November 4, 2025 ________________________________________ *“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at heaven’s gate.” * – Proverbs 31:31 ________________________________________ Obituary Wanda Joyce Shytles, 77,…

Shawn “Clint” Bolton was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on May 16, 1977, and passed away on November 4, 2025. Clint was a talented baseball player from a young age, excelling throughout his childhood and high school years. One of his…

Services for Mr. Johnny Eugene Brown, age 64 of Memphis, Tennessee will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, 1:30 P.M. at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee. If you would like to send flowers in memory…

Services for Mr. James “Blue” Bruce, Sr. age 74 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, 12 Noon at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. If you would like to…

Services for Mr. Robert L. Shelby, Sr. of Pinson, Tennessee will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, 1:00 P.M., the Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church. The interment will be in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee. The…

Memorial service for James Anthony "Tony" Gavin, age 56, will be Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Christ Temple Apostolic Church in Brownsville, TN. Mr. Gavin died Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence. For additional information, contact…

  Jane Mullen Stanley, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Dyersburg, TN, at the age of 68. Jane was born on November 12, 1956, in Brownsville, TN. Family and friends are…

Services for Mr. Robert L. Shelby, Sr. age 87 of Pinson, Tennessee will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, 1:00 P.M., the Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church. The interment will be in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads,…

Patricia Ann "Pat" (Kaufman) Cooley, 85, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hickman. Deacon Brent…

Funeral service for Tiffany Hampton, age 43, will be Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Hampton died Saturday, October 25, 2025 at her residence. The family will receive friends at…

Services for Mr. Alfred “A.D.” Gibson, Sr. age 73 of Maury City, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at the New First Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Harris Grove Cemetery. The family…

Mary Helen Stokely, a beloved member of the Brownsville community, passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on October 20, 1943, in Madison County, she lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a commitment…

William R. “Bill” Weaver of Paris passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his residence. His funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Dr. Jonathan Smith of Fairview Baptist Church…

Nancy Lampkins, age 85 of Cottage Grove, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at McEvoy Funeral Home with Craig Peevyhouse officiating. Burial will follow in…

Bonnie Sue Riddell, age 82, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home…

Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Moore, age 72, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on June 13, 1953, in Jackson, Tennessee, to Glynn and Mary Moore. A hardworking…

Carolyn Parrish, age 79 of Paris, formerly of Nashville, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at WTH Henry Co. Hospital. Her funeral service will be graveside at Bevil Cemetery at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 7, 2025, with Gary Collier officiating.…

Carl Leon Toon, age 79, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville. He was born May 2, 1946, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, son of the late Hillery Bertram and Frances Agatha (Hayden) Toon. Carl…

  Betty Foster Austin, age 96, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at Cypress Grove Post Acute in Jackson, TN. Betty was born on September 15, 1929, in Haywood County. Graveside services will be held on November 4, 2025,…

Mr. Andrew Fred Evans, 65, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at his residence in Brownsville. Memorial services will be Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at The Coleman Building in Brownsville. Rawls Funeral Home-Brownsville (731) 772-1472

Mr. William Albert Boyd, 74, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:00 Noon, at First Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville. …

Charles Ray Nichols, 78, of Lavinia passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. He was a former resident of Waverly. Graveside services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Cate Cemetery near Martin. Brother Steve…

Funeral service for Hertha Barlow, age 88, will be Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New St. Luke Baptist Church.  Burial will follow on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. Mrs.…

Funeral service for James Edward Fuller, age 84, will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. Mr. Fuller died…

Queen Elizabeth Burnett, age 76, of Pinson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Jackson on October 30, 2025. Born November 13, 1948, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, Elizabeth was a proud graduate of Bolivar Central High School. She…

RT Hunt, 83, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born on May 14, 1942, in Hickman County, Tennessee, RT was the son of Robert Ervin “RE” Hunt and Evie Kelly Hunt. RT had a love for…

Betty Jean Winebrenner, age 92, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2025. Born March 2, 1933, Betty was raised in Jackson, Tennessee. She met the love of her life, Leslie “Les” Winebrenner of Fort…

Services for Brother Gordon Newsome Sr., age 78 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, 12 Noon at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The interment will be in the Ridgecrest Cemetery. The family will receive…

  William Howard Mann, 56, passed away at his residence in Brownsville, TN on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:30 AM, at the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville, TN,…

Benny Joe Tyler, 66, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 28, 2025, in his hometown. He was born on October 3, 1959, in Jackson to the late Willie Dalton and Bobbie Jane Watson Tyler. Benny Joe began working for…

Mr. Thomas Melvin “Tommy” Potter, 69, of Union City passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Chip Davis…

Services for Mr. Ernest Charles “EC” Meadows, age 78 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Rehoboth Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If you would like…

Services for Mr. Eric Robertson, age 57 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at the Stephenon-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The viewing will be on Friday from…

Mr. Mikhail D. Franklin was born on June 2, 1999 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on October 26, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. His…

James Michael "Jimmy" Dickey, 74, of Nashville, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. Born in Union, Mississippi, to the late Evelyn and James Dickey, he was raised in Jackson, Tennessee, where his kindness and easygoing nature earned him lifelong…

Funeral service for Julia Iris Faye Temple, age 68, will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Temple died Friday, October 24, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Ms. Temple…

Funeral service for La'Key Denette Shaw, age 59, will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Shaw died Friday, October 17, 2025…

Funeral service for Hubert Lee Flowers, age 73, will be Friday, October 31, 2025 at New Greater Bethel AME Church.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Flowers died Friday, October 24, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation…

Funeral service for Essie Golden, age 100, will be Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Golden died Friday, October 24,…

Rev. Quincy Bernard Hawkins, Sr. was born on May 24, 1950 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on October 24, 2025. No service will be held for Rev. Hawkins. We ask that you please keep his family lifted up…