Author: Chris Davis

Destry Blaine Haynes, 36, of Rives passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Friday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Stanley’s Chapel Cemetery. Brother Charles Southerland and…

Marilyn Williams Bishop, age 73 of McKenzie, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her residence, one week after the death of her husband, Billy Bishop. The celebration of life service for Billy and Marilyn Bishop will take place at…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Boyce Birdno, age 83, a dedicated husband, father, and friend, who entered eternal rest on July 21, 2025, in Ripley, TN. He was born on January 18,…

Victor Lee Kubica, born on the Fourth of July, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on July 22, 2025. A proud veteran and a steadfast family man, Vic lived his life with grit, loyalty, and unwavering devotion to those he…

Ms. Bernice Walker, 67, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her residence in Memphis. Services will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at New Hope Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in New Hope Memorial Gardens…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammy Joy Watlington Smith. Who left this world too early at the age of 58, in Medon, TN. When we think of Tammy, you cannot simply thing of just one thing. She…

William Harold Hendrix, Sr., a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 20, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on June 5, 1948, in Haywood County, Harold dedicated his life to both his…

Mary “Christine” Sowell Sisk passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 as hymns from her old Oakfield Methodist Church days drifted through her mind. Christine, or “Memaw” to some of those she loved most—her grandkids, great-grandkids, and every friend they…

Funeral service for Doritha Smith, age 69, will be Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Maplewood…

Funeral service for Ezell Overton, age 79, will be Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Greater Mercer Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Overton died Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County…

Martha Lou Barnes, age 87, of the Luray community, passed away on July 15, 2025 in Jackson. Martha was born in Madison County, TN on February 15, 1938 to the late John and Lois Barber Moling. She was an active…

Jackie Vernon Vannetter, age 66, a cherished individual and dedicated Mold Technician at Berry Global, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 24, 1959, in…

Ola Frances Boyd Howell, lovingly known as Frances, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, July 14, 2025. Born on February 5, 1934, Frances was raised as the only child of Herman and Inez Boyd in the Bemis community…

Billy W. Bishop, age 76 of McKenzie, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence. His celebration of life service will be at McEvoy Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Visitation will be after 10:00…

July 1, 1962 – July 9, 2025 Joel Alan Pickler, age 63, of Trenton, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.  

Laura Hopkins Dunbar, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on October 28, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Jackson where she made a lasting impact on all who…

Charles G. "Chuck" Hudson, age 63 of Big Sandy, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence. His body is to be cremated, and private family services will be held later. Chuck Hudson was born May 1, 1962, to…

Louise Crafton, age 83 of Paris, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be graveside at Eastview Cemetery in Camden at 2:45 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with Bro. Gary Greer of Grace…

Carl Thomas Prather, 73, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday. Carl was born…

Mr. Jerome Key, Sr., 74, of Troy passed away 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Campground…

Gary James Brown left his earthly home on July 10, 2025, with his adoring wife by his side. He was 72 years of age. He is once again WALKING, but now with his Lord and Savior on the streets of…

Wanda Lee McQueen, 82, of the Walnut Log community passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Charles Southerland will officiate. Burial…

Funeral service for Errol Dernard Stewart, age 64, will be Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Stewart died Saturday, July 5, 2025 at…

Funeral service for Tandarious Jerrell Whiteside, age 25, will be Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Stewart died Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. The family will receive friends…

Services for Mr. Dana James Ashford, age 43 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12 Noon at the Sand Hill Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive…

Ronnie Joe Blaylock, a devoted family man and respected member of the community, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 71 in Brownsville, TN. Born on December 15, 1953, in Crockett County, Ronnie lived a life defined…

Juanita Opal Thomas, a cherished matriarch and remarkable individual, was born on April 5, 1935, in Brownsville, Tennessee. After a life defined by love, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to her family, she passed away peacefully at her home in…

John Wesley Goff, 69, of Halls opened his eyes to the face of Jesus 2:33 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was a former resident of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted…

 Martha Marie Norris, 87, of the Clayton community passed away 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Obion County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Friday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery…

Clara Lou Dancy July 23, 1925 — July 2, 2025 Brownsville Clara Lou Dancy, age 99, the beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born on July…

Terry Wayne Parks August 25, 1940 — July 6, 2025 Brownsville Terry Parks, age 84, departed this world peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025. A man of solid Christian faith, he was a longtime member of Trinity Community Church of…

Memorial service for Nathaniel Phil Ingram, age 74, will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Ingram died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at NHC Healthcare - Milan. The family will…

Funeral service for Albert Devan Douglas, age 68, will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Denmark Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Denmark Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Douglas died Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Jackson-Madison…

James Edward "Jim" Perry, 63, of Troy passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at AHC VanAyer in Martin. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Pastor Troy Craft will officiate. There will be no…

Denise (Moore) Johnson, 70, of Troy passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Tommy Hall will officiate. Visitation will…

Mr. Lamont Walker, 47, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Willow Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Brownsville.  There will…

Hugh Harris Harvey, Sr. was born on November 18, 1931 to Gladys Andrews and Hugh Smith Harvey and died on July 5, 2025 in Jackson, TN. He is survived by his son Hugh H. Harvey, Jr., and wife, Sue; granddaughters,…

Stephen Edward Johns, age 53, ran into the arms of Jesus on June 25, 2025, in Houston Texas after a brief illness. He was born January 23, 1972, in Owensboro, Kentucky to Robert Edward Johns and Sandra Jean Arnett Johns.…

Mr. Chad Hepler, 49, of Hornbeak passed away 11:50 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens.  Pastor Shane Long will officiate. There will be no visitation…

Funeral service for Katie B. Robinson, age 91, will be Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Johnson Grove Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Lane Chapel CME Church Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson died Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Maplewood…

Funeral service for Marcus A. Holliday, age 56, will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Holliday died Monday, June 30, 2025 at his…

Funeral service for Sarah Nicole Alexander, age 34, will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Ms. Alexander died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. The family will receive friends at Home Missionary…

Mrs. Jessie Mary Willis, 97, died Monday, June 30, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Browns Creek Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Browns Creek…

James Emmett Ward, born on November 14, 1947, in Chester County, Tennessee, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. Emmett was a man of few words but deep loyalty. He loved his family and friends with a quiet…

Andrea Jean Hendrix, age 35, born on June 26, 1990, in Jackson, TN, passed away on June 26, 2025, in Brownsville, TN. A graduate of Haywood High School, Andrea was known for her vibrant spirit and zest for life. Described…