Author: Chris Davis

Sheila Marie Bates Rinks, 60, of Bethel Springs, TN, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born December 12, 1964, in Louisville, KY, Sheila grew up in a close-knit…

Miss Geraldine Denise Chambers age 45 died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 11:00a.m.-11:55a.m Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Jones Street Church of Christ in Newbern, TN. Funeral…

Funeral service for Rev. Dr. James Arnold Baxter, age 74, will be Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church. Burial will follow on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in…

With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Madeline Suzanne Gobelet Chandler, who entered eternal rest on September 9, 2025 at the age of 75. Known to all as Suzanne, she was a woman of grace and beauty,…

Robert Sidney Mobley, 76, of Gilbert, SC passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1949 in Rock Hill, SC to the late Frances L. Mobley and William S. Mobley. He was a loyal follower…

Rachael Ann Miller Daniel, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at Bells Nursing Home after a battle with cancer. Born on July 21, 1945, she married the love of her life, Prather Daniel, on June 6, 1964.…

Services for Ms. Lori Williamson Bass, age 59 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 12 Noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends…

Services for Mr. Tom Maxwell, Jr. age 69 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the St. Paul C.M.E. Church. The interment will be in the Highland Memorial Gardens. If you want to…

Joan Delores Hysmith, a beloved figure in the community, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Nashville, TN, at the age of 81. Born on December 6, 1943, in Bells, TN, Joan was a cherished daughter of the town…

Funeral service for Mrs. Lucille Paulette Rollins Reed, age 83, will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Salem  CME Church in Jackson, TN.  Inurnment will follow in Morning Star Cemetery at Salem CME Church. Mrs. Reed died…

Funeral service for Donald "Quack' Pirtle, age 70, will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Pirtle died Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mr.…

Funeral service for Robert Earl Temple, age 63, will be Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Temple died Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Lafitte, LA. Visitation for Mr. Temple will be Wednesday, September…

Funeral service for Phyllis Wilbourn Dunlap, age 61, will be Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Dunlap died Thursday, August 28, 2025 at…

Ms. Keturah Chantay Reed, 41, died Friday, August 29, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Services will be Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 P. M. at Christ Church of Brownsville.  Interment will be in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville.…

Bettye Dephane Baker, age 83, of Medina, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on September 3, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Marshall County, TN, the daughter of Edward Clayton Franklin and Elizabeth…

Paula Hight Hill February 25, 1962 – August 31, 2025 Paula Hill, age 63, met her Savior face-to-face on August 31, 2025, after a very short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Paula was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February…

Roemello Ray Charles McCants, age 18, departed this life on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Visitation will held Friday, September 5th, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel. Funeral will…

Alex Dewayne Joy, aged 44, of Somerville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be held Friday, September 5th, 2025, with a private family viewing from 1:00pm-3:00pm and public viewing…

Funeral service for Edtric Bernard Rutherford, age 67, will be Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Rutherford died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at…

Patsy White Camp, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, after a long illness. Patsy was a life-long resident of Jackson where she attended city schools. She graduated from Jackson High School and later finished her education at Lambuth College…

Services for Mr. William Earl Sr., age 77 of Pinson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12 Noon at the Big Springs Cemetery in Pinson, Tennessee. If you would like to send flowers in memory of Mr.…

Mary Rush Curry, 95, of Avondale Estates, GA, died on August 23, 2025. She was born June 15, 1930, in Wildersville, TN, to Sarah Melba and John Lloyd Rush. Growing up, she lived in both Wildersville and Jackson, TN. Upon…

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…