Obituaries

Donita Ellen Pearson

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

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

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.

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

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,…

Bobbye Jean Roberts

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…

Revonda Jean Ervin

‘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

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,…

Myra Jo Martin

Myra Jo Martin, aged 87, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1938. Myra Jo Martin was a resident of Jackson, Tennessee.

Patrick Scott Gullett

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…