Author: Chris Davis

Funeral service for Lula M. Williams, age 89, will be Friday, September 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died Thursday, August 28,…

Gene Gray, 91, of Union City passed away Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at First Church of God in Union City. His son, Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Burial…

Mike was born June 11, 1962 in Jackson, Tennessee, to Phyllis (Wadley) Helton and Billy Charles Helton. Mike went home to the Lord he loved on August 29, 2025 at his home with family, hospice nurse Maleah, and best friend…

Travis Gene Stephens, affectionately known to those who loved him as "Travis Gene," passed away on August 26, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, passion, and love that will forever resonate in the hearts of his…

Ms. Jessie Rean Wade, aged 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in Milan, TN., on August 25th, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 5th, 2025, from 2:00pm-7:00pm at Front Street Church of Christ in Milan, TN.…

Helen Goff Fisher, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Brownsville Baptist Church with Pastor Ben…

Services for Mrs. Tommie Lou Allen, age 88 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the New Hope Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. If you would like…

Services for Mrs. Nicole Gray Golden, age 53 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12 Noon at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 5:00-7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw…

Funeral service for Bobbie Golden Carter, age 84, will be Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Carter died Saturday, August 23, 2025…

Mr. Melvin Lee Shaw, Jr. age 52 of Dyersburg, TN. died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Melvin was a long-time employee of Ermco in Dyersburg, TN. and Graduate of Dyersburg High School.  Arrangements…

Brittney Lynne Whitaker, age 40, of Mercer, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2025. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 17, 1985, and throughout her life was known for her adventurous spirit, deep faith,…

Mr. John Albert Pruitt, Sr., 75, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Haywood Post Acute in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Douglass Chapel C. M. E. Church in Stanton.  Interment will be…

Mrs. Lisa Carol Sellers, 63, of Sharon, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born on September 4, 1961, in Union City, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Edward and Martha Jane (Overall)…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Troy Mosier, who left us on August 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease, at his home in Bells, Tennessee. Born on January 3, 1947, Troy lived a life filled…

Funeral service for Trulener Walter, age 71, will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Blairs Chapel CME Church.  Burial will follow in Blairs Chapel CME Church Cemetery. Mrs. Walter died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Williamson Medical…

Linda Lyon Mathenia, 81, of Union City passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday at East View Cemetery. Jeff Kenee will officiate. Visitation will be held at…

Funeral service for Robin Joanna Bates, age 65, will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bates died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General…

Services for Mr. Willie C. Moten, age 93 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Bascom Church Cemetery. The family will receive…

Larry Joe Singleton, 76, of Beech Bluff, TN, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 29, 1949, in Humboldt, TN, to the late Omer Earl (Jack) and Hershey Pusser Singleton. Larry proudly served his country…

James A. “Jim” Wooldridge, age 86 of Buchanan, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. His funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church, 114 Memorial Dr.,…

Funeral service for Jeffrey Butler, age 68, will be Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Butler died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his…

Billy Fred Wilson (Bill), age 97, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025. He was born July 20, 1928, in the Uptonville Community of Mercer, Tennessee, the son of the late Oscar Fred and Emma Byrum Wilson.…

Larry Keith Scott, born July 27, 1958, passed away at home on August 15, 2025. Larry's journey was one marked by service, adventure, and deep devotion to family. Larry was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Jean Scott and…

Funeral service for Martha Diane Merriweather, age 75, will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Merriweather died Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Merriweather will be Tuesday, August…

Ms. Mary Alice Baltimore, 78, died Monday, August 11, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Upper Salem Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Upper…

Tillman Wayne "Tim" Doss, 81, of Union City passed away 12:57 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025, at Van Ayer Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral…

CPL. Gary Wayne Blair, better known in the Corp as Bull Dog, a cherished soul and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on June 1, 1947, in Bells, TN, Gary's journey…

John Orville Adkins, 76, of Humboldt, Tennessee born on October 19, 1948 to John and Rosie Adkins fell asleep in death on August 8, 2025 peacefully.  He lost his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was surrounded by his beloved wife,…

April Ann Henderson, 74, of the Walnut Log community passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Bible…

Mr. Jame Woods, 73, of South Fulton passed away 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow…

Services for Mr. Robert Lee Theus, age 71 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12 Noon in the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be on Monday, August 18, 2025, 1:30 P.M., at the Tennessee State…

McGaha Ruth Jackson 84 of Jackson TN Mrs. Jackson passed away peacefully on Sunday August 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be on Friday August 15, 2025,11:00 am to 6:00 pm. at the funeral home…

Funeral service for Emma L. Sturdivant, age 88, will be Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Little Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lavinia, TN.  Burial will follow in Cloverdale Cemetery in Milan, TN. Mrs. Sturdivant died Tuesday, August…

Kirby Smith Webb, 78, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born on May 22, 1947, Kirby was the son of the late Dr. Claude Raymond Webb and Mrs. Martha Gowen Webb of Ripley, Tennessee. He was…

Mr. Tyrone Allen, age 62, of Whiteville, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, with family receiving friends from 9:00am until time of funeral service at…

After a long life Hannah Huffstutter died August 6, 2025 at the age of 103. She was a former resident of Hornbeak. Hannah was born November 10, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband Lemmie Smith; nine siblings…

Jake Daniel Rhea, known to everyone as J.D., passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 86. He was born on May 4, 1939, in Newport, Tennessee, and was a longtime resident of Jackson,…

Funeral service for Donnie Mann, age 64, will be Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery #2 in Atwood, TN. Mr. Mann died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at…

Funeral service for Jessie Ruth Fuller, age 84, will be Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Bethlehem #1 Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Blairs Chapel CME Church Cemetery. Mrs.…

Funeral service for Edna Pearl Love, age 78, will be Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Love died on Friday, August 1,…

Warren M. Frantom, Jr., age 86 of Paris, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Henry County Health and Rehab. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at New Harmony Baptist Church, located…

Zelma Lee Gross (Allen), age 100 of Paris, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Charter Senior Living in Paris. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at McEvoy Funeral Home, with Barry Hart…

Mrs. Nancy Evelyn (Baggett) Darnall, 73, of Union City was called home by the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2025 10:17 a.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel…

Johnye Lou Knight, age 77, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Dyer, TN. Johnye was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck Knight; her parents Harold and…

Larry Alvin Wood, a beloved voice of the airwaves and a quiet giant in the Jackson, Tennessee community, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Jackson. He was 71 years old. Born on February 8, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas,…