Author: Chris Davis

Services for Mr. A.D. Beard, age 85 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, 11:00 A.M., the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mr. Beard, you can visit our website…

Services for Mr. Herman Maxwell, age 56 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at the St. Paul C.M.E. Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends…

  Services for Mr. Richard Dunlap, age 75 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:30 P.M., at the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 10:00 A.M.-12 Noon…

Ms. Dorothy Lorine Manning was born on May 18, 1943 in Beech Bluff, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 1, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E…

Kendrick Cortez Joy, aged 59, of Somerville, TN., departed this life on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at St. Francis in Bartlett, TN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 9:00am-10:00am, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel and…

Services for Mr. Walter Lee Bonds, Sr. age 91 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 P.M. at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The viewing…

Miss Shirley Ruth Williams, age 77, of McKenzie, TN., went to her eternal resting place on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, from 11:00am…

Dr. Clifford Louis Garrard, Jr., age 89, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Carriage House Assisted Living in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Born June 25, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Clifford Louis Garrard, Sr. and…

Funeral service for Kenneth Ray Yarbrough, Sr., age 79, will be Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Historic First Baptist Church.  Burial will follow on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers…

Leburn Dorris "LD" Barnes, age 75, was born on March 19, 1950, in Covington, TN. He passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at…

Funeral service for Synovia Weatherspoon, age 78, will be Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bethlehem No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Bethlehem No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Weatherspoon died Saturday, January 24,…

Funeral service for Robie Bobbitt Gause, age 83, will be Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM at East Jackson Church of Christ.  Burial will follow in Bobbitt Cemetery in Denmark, TN. Mrs. Gause died Monday, January 19, 2026 at…

Funeral service for Mark Anthony Stitts, Jr., age 22, will be Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Stitts died Monday, February 2, 2026 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for…

Funeral service for Sylbrenda Fay Carroll, age 68, will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Carroll died Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The family will…

Jimmie Ray Russow, age 76, was born October 16, 1949 in Carthage, Missouri. He passed away on February 5, 2026 in his home in Jackson, Tennessee. Jim graduated from Carthage High School in 1967 and went on to earn a…

James Roger Stoots, age 78, passed away in Brownsville, TN on February 3, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Augie Feldman officiating. Burial…

Ms. Sherry Darlene Gooch, age 64, of Lexington, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louise Landreth Cheatham, who ascended to her heavenly home on January 28, 2026, in Brownsville, TN. Born on July 25, 1929, in Pine Valley, MS, Louise lived a full…

Eleuteria Hernandez Torres passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on March 3, 1950.

January 4, 1945 – January 29, 2026 Bro. Bill Luther, age 81 of Jackson, TN, passed away on January 29, 2026 in Jackson. Bill was a longtime pastor in the United Pentecostal Church, most known for his associations with Love and Truth…

Robert DWain Casey better known as Bobby Casey, age 41, left this earth for his heavenly home on February 2, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1984 in Jackson, TN. Bobby graduated from Northside High School, Class of 2002.…

Services for Ms. Ernestine Beard, age 90 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1:00 P.M., at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on…

Services for Mr. Napoleon B. Steward, age 84 of Alamo, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:30 P.M., at the Harris Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 12 Noon-2:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw…

Services for Mr. Jaylen De’Vaughn Hudson, age 11 of Bells, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12 Noon at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. The family…

Services for Mr. Lorenzo “LoLo” Bowers, age 60 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026,  11:00 A.M., at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 10:00 A.M., until time of…

Mrs. Emma Jean Riley was born on July 23, 1945, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 29, 2026, A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at New Greater Bethel A.M.E…

Marilyn Louise Harrell Booth was born on September 10, 1940, to Jesse Henry and Fannie Kate (née Dezern) Harrell in Brownsville, Haywood County, TN. After a brief illness, Marilyn passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the Baptist…

Patricia Ann Collins, age 90, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on November 26, 1935, in Madison County, Tennessee. Patricia was a devoted surgical nurse at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, where she faithfully…

Sharon Anderson Nevils Pettigrew, 79, went to be with the Lord on January 28th, 2026. Sharon was truly a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and nurse. Sharon graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1968 in Memphis, TN.…

Donita Ellen Pearson, a devoted mother, loving sister, cherished grandmother, and compassionate nurse, was born on June 20, 1959, in Kennett, Missouri. She graced this world with her kindness until her passing on February 1, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Donita's…

Peggy Jean Taylor Herron, age 86, passed away with her family by her side at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital on January 20, 2026. She was born to the late J.C. and Maggie Bee Johnson Taylor on February 8,…

Elvis Glidwell, age 58, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Brownsville, TN. Born on December 21, 1967, in Humboldt, TN, Elvis spent his life dedicated to both his family and his career in the floorcovering business.  Memorial Services will…

William Joseph “Joe” Byrd, Jr., 53, a legendary ATV motocross rider, champion, and beloved member of the riding community, passed away on 12:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Union City, Tennessee surrounded by his family. A celebration of life…

Roanne Waggener Burton, age 87, a lover of people, flowers, and life itself made her final journey peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in North Little Rock, Arkansas on January 22, 2026. She was born January 9, 1939,…

Ms. Bobbye Jean Roberts, 91, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away 5:40 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab in Knoxville. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hickman City Cemetery.  Rex Coffey will…

‘Ms. Jean’, as she was affectionately known, was promoted to glory at the age of 88 on January 29, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1937, in Hickory, N.C. to James Alec Franklin and Myrtle Jane Mace Franklin. Jean…

Michael E. Taylor, lovingly known as Mike, was born on September 26, 1955, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and passed away on January 26, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Mike married the love of his life, Lark Stockard Taylor, on April 23, 1983,…

Patrick Scott Gullett, age 45, of Jackson, Tennessee, was born on July 23, 1980, and passed away on January 27, 2026. Patrick lived life with passion and heart. He played baseball throughout his life and was a devoted fan of…

Marilyn Smothers, born on April 1, 1935, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Marilyn lived a life full of purpose by serving her Lord through her church, her teaching and her community. A…

Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, 68, of the Sidonia community passed away 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry will…

Services for Ms. Ruth Ann Williamson, age 79 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12 Noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends…

Dr. John Richard Kirkland, age 82, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1943, in Union City, Tennessee, the third of four brothers who shared a lifelong bond of love and loyalty. John was a…

Wanda Culpepper, age 86 of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm with Steve Gallimore officiating. Burial will follow…

Jerry Fisher Ellis, age 92, of Pinson, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1933, Jerry was the son of Leonard and Vera Ellis. He grew up alongside…

Helen Harding Henderson, a dedicated educator and lifelong seeker of beauty and knowledge, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 79. ​Born on July 5, 1946, in Paris, Tennessee, Helen’s life was defined by a profound curiosity…