Obituaries

Jose Jaime Arizmend

Jose Jaime "Mr. Joe" Arizmendi, age 79, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Jackson, TN. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Joe was known for his unwavering work ethic and deep love for his…

Tiara Marie Rucker

Funeral service for Tiara Marie Rucker, age 25, will be Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Ms. Rucker died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at…

Phyllis Estelle Davis Digel

The Magic of an Ordinary Life Our Mother, Phyllis Estelle Davis Digel lived her life in beautiful West Tennessee as a true Southern woman. She often marveled at the beauty of the rolling hills and lovely roadside trees of West…

Tommy Williams

Tommy (Ball Head) Williams, age 66, of Lexington, TN and formerly of Bath Springs, TN., departed this life on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

William David Tate

William David Tate, 67, of Hornbeak, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on March 20, 1958, in Union City, he was the son of the late Bill and Jane (Daniels) Tate. On February 14,…

Talmadge Brown

Talmadge Brown, 80, of Hornbeak, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home at 2:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched. Born November 16, 1944,…

Gary John Dragstedt

Gary John Dragstedt, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2025.  He is survived by his wife: Marcia Tucker; and children Robert and Jennifer Dragstedt; brother Roger Dragstedt; and sister Carol Breeser; grandchildren: Dylan, Tanner, Elliette, and Sylas Dragstedt. Mr.…

Demetra Faye Pratt

Demetra Faye Pratt, affectionately known as "Dee," passed away peacefully at her home in Collierville, Tennessee, on April 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 2, 1950, in Alamo, Tennessee, she dedicated her life to caring for…

Elizabeth Jane Lett Adams

IN THE CARE OF - George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home April 30, 1953 – April 23, 2025 Elizabeth “Betsy” Jane Lett Adams, 71, of Jackson, TN passed away on April 23, 2025 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital from…

Abner Utley Taylor IV

IN THE CARE OF - George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Abner Utley Taylor IV was called home to his Lord on April 21, 2025. Ab was a man for all seasons. He had a heart of gold and…