Obituaries

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…