Author: Chris Davis

Jimmie Lee Hobson

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…

Roy E. Rogers

Funeral service for Roy E. Rogers, age 81, will be Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Straight Way Apostolic Faith Church.  Burial will follow on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads.…

James Earl “Shug” Conner

Mr. James Earl "Shug" Conner, 76, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Family Life Fellowship in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights of…

Donald Ray Tarver

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…

Luther Thomas Mercer, Sr

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

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…

Bridgette Olivia Cooper

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…

Porsche DeShon Yancey-Noel

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.

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

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,…

Vera M. Moore

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.…

Jeannette Suzanne Ford Bond

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…

Mary Florence Green

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

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…

Roy Milton McCoy Sr.

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.…

Rayford Hillard “Ray” Callahan, Jr

Rayford Hillard "Ray" Callahan, Jr., 61, of Union City passed away 9:56 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025, at Tri Star Horizon Medical Center in Dickson. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, in the chapel of…

Permelia Franklin Wallace

Permelia “Pam” Wallace, age 89, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Pam was born on October 21, 1935, in Lexington, Tennessee, to Hulon and Etta Franklin. Pam was married to the love of her life, Cliff…

Dennis Franklin Hays II

Dennis Franklin Hays II, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on July 15, 1962, in Jackson, Tennessee. Dennis was a man of many talents and deep passions. An avid…

Gregory Owens

Mr. Gregory Owens, 57, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Mercer Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Mercer Cemetery in Brownsville. …

Josephine Hines

Mrs. Josephine Hines, 94, died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Rosenwald Cemetery in Brownsville. …

Calvin Drew

The visitation for Mr. Calvin Drew, age 87 of Humboldt, Tennessee will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at the Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church in Humboldt, Tennessee. The Celebration of Life will be…

Louis Edward Hopkins, Sr.

Funeral service for Louis Edward Hopkins, Sr., age 87, will be Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hopkins died Wednesday, October 1, 2025…

Breona Katrice Stanley

Funeral service for Breona Katrice Stanley, age 33, will be Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Missionary Outreach Christian Church.  Burial will follow in Missionary Outreach Christian Church Cemetery. Ms. Stanley died Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her…

Jacqueline Lofton

Funeral service for Jacqueline Lofton, age 62, will be Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Humboldt, TN. Mrs. Lofton died Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The family will…

Ameldia Sue Jones

Ameldia Sue Jones, age 85 of Puryear, formerly of Cleveland, TN, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at WTH Henry Co. Hospital. Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home,…

Annie Jean Shaw

Mrs. Annie Jean Shaw, 92, died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her residence in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Browns Creek Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery…

Agnes Ray Smith

Agnes Ray Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this world on October 1, 2025, in Brownsville, Tennessee, at the age of 92. Born on August 16, 1933, in Helena, Arkansas, Agnes carried with her the warmth of…

Herbert Johnson

Herbert Johnson, 68, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1956, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Ralph L. Johnson and Mary Zomparelli Johnson. Herbert had an incredible love for life…

Nancy Elois Miller

Nancy Elois Miller, 79, of South Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Gibson County, Tennessee, to the late R.V. and Lola Mae Forsythe. Nancy was raised on her family’s farm…

Thelma Mae White

Thelma Mae White, 80, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1945, in Bruceton, Tennessee. After attending cosmetology school at McCollum and Ross in Jackson, Thelma pursued a…

Shirley Jeanne Mabry

Shirley Jeanne Mabry July 24, 1951 – September 29, 2025 Shirley Jeanne Mabry, age 74, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time

David Bruce Carden

David Bruce Carden, 78, passed away on October 1st, 2025, at Northbrook Post Acute in Jackson, Tennessee. Bruce was born March 21, 1947 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late John David Carden and Jewel Deming Carden. He was a former…

Dewey Lee DePries

Mr. Dewey Lee DePriest was born on January 7, 1946 in Madison County, Tennessee. He departed this life on September 28, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at New St. Luke…

Joe Wallace Sills

Joe Wallace Sills, a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on November 4, 1982, in Brownsville, TN. Joe Wallace was well-known for his unwavering commitment to…

Virginia Estes

Virginia Estes, age 75, was born October 2, 1949, in Memphis, TN.  She was the beloved daughter of the late legendary Sleepy John Estes (John Adam Estes) and Ola Estes.  There was a Memorial Service held at the First United…

James Gwyen Reece

James Gwyen Reece, age 74, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 29, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1951, in Maury City, Tennessee, and spent his life…

Shirley Jeanne Mabry

Shirley Jeanne Mabry, 74, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1951, in Jackson, to the late Grady and Joyce Maners. Shirley was preceded in death by her…

Davin Leshawn Parker

Funeral service for Davin Leshawn Parker, age 25, will be Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM at East Jackson Church of Christ.  Burial will follow on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads.…

Debera Pittman

Funeral service for Debera Pittman, age 69, will be Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ms. Pittman died Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Baptist…

Hezekiah A. Ellison

Hezekiah A. Ellison 25 of Jackson TN Hezekiah passed away on September 26, 2025. Visitation will be on Friday October 3, 2025, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services chapel. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, October…

Reginell Turner

Mr. Reginell Turner, 67, died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at St. John Baptist Church in Stanton.  Interment will be in St. John…

Calvin Christival Cherry

Mr. Calvin Christival Cherry, 60, died Friday, September 26, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 2:00 P. M. at St. John Baptist Church in Stanton.  Interment will be in St.…

Deborah Kay “Debbie” (Bramlett) Volner

Deborah Kay "Debbie" (Bramlett) Volner, 67, of Trimble passed away Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, at her home. She was a former resident of Samburg. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Greater Vision Church in Troy. Pastor…

Ann Robbins Phillips

Ann Robbins Phillips, 90, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1935, in Jackson, Tennessee. Ann dedicated her life to education and service. A proud graduate of Lambuth College (B.A., 1957) and George Peabody…

Randall Dale Birdwell

Randall "Randy" Dale Birdwell, 68, of Bethel Springs, TN passed away on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1956. Randy spent over 30 years driving a semi-truck. Driving around the country was one of his many…

Shirley Ann Williams Welch

Services for Ms. Shirley Ann Williams Welch, age 74 of Henderson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, 12 Noon at the Cool Springs Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Chambers Chapel Cemetery. If you would…

Norman Augustas Kee Jr.

Screenshot Norman Augustas Kee Jr., age 63, born on August 4, 1962, in De Queen, Arkansas, passed away at his home in Brownsville, TN on September 25, 2025. Visitation will be held on September 29, 2025, at Lea & Simmons…

James Thomas Yancy

 James Thomas Yancy,  86 of Friendship TN  James passed on September 24, 2025. Born in Maury City, Tennessee on January 18, 1939, he was known for being a change agent in his beloved community of Maury City and Crockett County.…

Shirley Goff

Funeral service for Shirley Goff, age 66, will be Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ms. Goff died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Jackson-Madison…

Travis Sidney Love

Travis Sidney Love, age 78, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, Tennessee. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on June 2, 1947, to the late Raymond Love, Sr. and Frances Maroney…