Obituaries

Mr. John Hubert Simelton

Mr. John Hubert Simelton was born on June 30, 1936, in Ripley, Mississippi. He transitioned this life on December 8, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at St. Paul CME.…

Ms. Claudette Cathey

Ms. Claudette Cathey was born on December 4, 1947, in Ripley, Mississippi. She transitioned this life on December 13, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee. Open visitation will be from 12:00 pm-7:00 pm Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel.…

Louise Riddick McCraw Cocke

Louise Riddick McCraw Cocke, age 93, resident of Braden, Tennessee and wife of the late William Hamblette “Jake” Cocke, Jr., departed this life Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at her home. Louise was born November 29, 1928 in Braden, Tennessee,…

Thomas James Harrell

Thomas James Harrell, infant son of Charlie and Valencia Harrell of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Thomas is survived by his parents, Charlie and Valencia Harrell; his sister, Alyssa Harrell; his brother, Aidan Harrell; and his…

Billy Ray Macon

Billy Ray Macon, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at the Salem Church Cemetery in Gadsden,…

Lisa Lynn Blackburn

Lisa Lynn Blackburn age 61, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Ms. Lisa was born on May 31, 1960, in Crockett…

Billy Ray Macon

Billy Ray Macon, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at the Salem Church Cemetery in Gadsden,…

Kim René Dixon

Ms. Kim René Dixon transitioned this life on December 9, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Open Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of…

Shirley Lee Osteen Berry

Shirley Lee Osteen Berry, age 80, resident of Finger, Tennessee and wife of Mr. George Berry, departed this life Saturday morning, December 11, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Shirley was born June 17, 1941 in Slayden,…

Michelle Lewis

Funeral service for Michelle Lewis, age 51, will be Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at 1:30 PM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. Ms.…