Obituaries

Marilyn Smothers

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…

Horace Monroe Cook, Jr.

Horace Monroe Cook, Jr., a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in Linden, TN on January 27, 2026, at the age of 54.  Memorial Services will be conducted on Monday, February 2, 2026, at…

Mary Jo Smith

Mrs. Mary Jo Smith, 68, of the Sidonia community passed away 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Archie Larry will…

Ruth Ann Williamson

Services for Ms. Ruth Ann Williamson, age 79 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12 Noon at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends…

Wilma Jean Lewis

Mrs. Wilma Jean Lewis, 76, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 1:00 P. M. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Brownsville Memorial…

John Richard Kirkland

Dr. John Richard Kirkland, age 82, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1943, in Union City, Tennessee, the third of four brothers who shared a lifelong bond of love and loyalty. John was a…

Wanda Culpepper

Wanda Culpepper, age 86 of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at McEvoy Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm with Steve Gallimore officiating. Burial will follow…

Jerry Fisher Ellis

Jerry Fisher Ellis, age 92, of Pinson, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1933, Jerry was the son of Leonard and Vera Ellis. He grew up alongside…

Helen Harding Henderson

Helen Harding Henderson, a dedicated educator and lifelong seeker of beauty and knowledge, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 79. ​Born on July 5, 1946, in Paris, Tennessee, Helen’s life was defined by a profound curiosity…

Terry Ann Thompson

Terry Ann Thompson, age 68, beloved mother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Memphis, TN. Born on July 14, 1957, in Jackson, TN, Terry was a trailblazer in her community as one of the first…