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Dorothy Key Hunt

Dorothy Key Hunt, 88, of Paris, TN, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.

Michael Lamont Turner

Sunrise: October 21, 1977 Sunset: January 28, 2025 Michael Lamont Turner, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital, in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Holy Deliverance Church with Pastor Dwight Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville, TN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, at the Holy Deliverance Church. Michael was born on October 21, 1977. He dedicated much of his life to his career as a Production Worker and Forklift Operator at Cascades Tissue Group in Brownsville, TN. He approached his work with diligence and dedication, earning the respect of his colleagues and supervisors alike. Known for his incredible love for family and friends, Michael valued the close relationships he built throughout his life. He is survived by his parents, Willie and Doris Mabon of Brownsville, TN. He leaves behind a son, Michael D. Turner, and is also survived by his brother, MacGyver Mabon, and three sisters: Monica Turner Odeneal, Crystal Turner, and Masherra Mabon. Michael was excitedly anticipating the arrival of his first grandchild. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Michael Turner. Pallbearers for the service are Deron Mays, Demond Mays, Darren Taylor, Marstacyo Johnson, Edward Turner and Dejuan Fane. Honorary Pallbearers are Marcus Currie, Kevin Morton, Cory Jelks, Xavier Odeneal, Robert Pirtle, Brandon Hill, Jeremiah Taylor, Maurice Matthews and Brad Davis. Michael will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends. All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.

Thomas A. Snipes

Thomas A. “Tommy” Snipes, age 61, left this world unexpectedly on, Sunday, January 26, 2025, in El Paso, TX. A graveside service to honor Tommy was  held on, Friday, February 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens,…

Darrell Mims

Darrell was born April 21, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Abe (A.D.) Mims Jr. and Marcelle Horn Mims. He was married on January 27, 1979 to Susan Haney Mims. Darrell was a member and president of…

Jason Don Brann

Jason Don Brann, 39, of Fulton, Kentucky passed away 2:13 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral services will be conducted 5:00 p.m. Friday at Fulton First United Methodist Church in Fulton, Kentucky. Pastor…

Addlay Taylor

Mrs. Addlay Taylor, 86, died Monday, February 3, 2025, in Murfreesboro. Services will be Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at First Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Harris Cemetery in Brownsville.  There will be a…

Clara Jean Springfield

Mrs. Clara Jean Springfield, 93, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsville.  Interment will be in Rosenwald Cemetery…

Debra “Debbie” Gay Hitesman

Mrs. Debra “Debbie” Gay Hitesman, 72, of Union City went home to be with the Lord at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Sunswept…

Makyla Sharay Perry

Funeral service for Makyla Sharay Perry, age 15, will be Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow on a later date in Idabel, OK Makyla died Saturday, January 25,…

Reginald Eugene Hobson, Sr.

Funeral service for Reginald Eugene Hobson, Sr., age 54, will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Greater St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hobson died Friday, January 31,…

Timothy “Tim” Wyatt

Timothy “Tim” Wyatt, age 51 of Como passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Thomas West in Nashville. His funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Friday, February 7th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Ross of Thompson…

Sarah Lou Davis

Sarah Lou Davis age 85 of Dyersburg, TN. died Friday, January 31, 2025, at her residence. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, 11:am-11:55am at New Womack Temple C.M.E. Church 922 Lewis…

Thomas Eugene Armstrong

Thomas Eugene Armstrong age 67 of Dyersburg, TN. was born on February 11,1957, to Joe Lee Armstrong Sr. and Shirley Mae Armstrong. He transitioned from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN.…

Willie Lee Merrell

Funeral service for Willie Lee Merrell, age 83, will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads on Monday, February 10,…

Christine Tacker

Laura Christine Leatherwood Tacker, age 85, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and wife of the late J.T. Tacker, departed this life Friday afternoon, January 31, 2025 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville, Tennessee. Christine was born October 22, 1939 in…

Shirley Phelps Jones

Services for Mrs. Shirley Phelps Jones, age 72 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 1:00 P.M., at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4:00-6:00 P.M., at the…

Donald Ray Farmer

Donald Ray Farmer, age 88, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Elizabeth Davis Farmer, departed this life Friday morning, January 31, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Donald was born March 23 ,1936 in Cape…

Shinicole Miller-Pusser

Shinicole B. Miller-Pusser, age 44, of Hardeman-McNairy County, departed this life on Friday, January 31st, 2025, in Bethel Springs, TN. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm, at Hardeman County Funeral Services Chapel. Home-going…

Luther Roger Currie

Funeral service for Luther Roger Currie, age 74, will be Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Currie died Monday, January 27, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mr.…

James William “Jake” Waddell, III

James William “Jake” Waddell, III, age 48, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Funeral Service were held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro.…

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