Obituaries

Alma "Ruth" Brooks

Alma "Ruth" Brooks, a cherished mother, grandmother, and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Jackson, TN, after a courageous six-year battle with dementia. She was born on November 26, 1931, in Mississippi, where…

Nancy Carolyn Morris

Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Morris, 84, of Three Way passed 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at NHC Milan. Graveside services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Oakwood Cemetery near Clinton, Kentucky. Pastor Alan Teel will officiate.…

Nicholas Donald “N.D.” Riley

Mr. Nicholas Donald “N.D.” Riley, 78, of Union City passed away 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Ken Hogg will…

Starla Kay Bowles

Starla Kay Bowles, age 50, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 5, 1975, in Tuscaloosa, AL, Starla's spirit touched the hearts…

Steven Troy Roper

Steven Troy Roper passed away on January 8, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Born on November 20, 1961, Troy was preceded in death by his father, Emmet Eugene “Gene” Roper. Admired for his keen intellect and…

Ananias Clark

Funeral service for Ananias Clark, age 77, will be Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Clark died Friday, January 9, 2026 at Jackson-Madison…

Ernestine Shaw

Mrs. Ernestine Shaw, 69, died Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Haywood Post Acute in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at St. John #2 Baptist Church in Denmark.  Interment will be in St. John #2…

Willie Joseph McFarland

Mr. Willie Joseph McFarland, 88, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his residence in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at St. James Church of God in Christ in Stanton.  Interment will be in St.…

David M. Valentine Jr.

David M. Valentine Jr., age 33, of Bolivar, TN., passed away on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral services at 10:00 a.m., at…

Robert “Bobby” Lee Davis

Robert “Bobby” Lee Davis, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born on December 3, 1946, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Willard and Ruth Cleek Davis. He…