Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

Delonda Lanera "Bunny Rabbit" Graham, was born August 8, 1969, to the late Durlian Graham, Sr. and the late Celia Mae Brown-Graham in Jackson, Tennessee. Shetransitioned this earthly life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Delonda was the tenth child of eleven siblings. She confessed her belief in Christ and was baptized at an early age...

Oct 2, 2024

Mamie Ruth Bruce was born on April 17, 1939, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Mammie Lee Bruce and Rufus Bruce. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. In 1962, 

Mamie Ruth was united in holy matrimony to the late Joe Smith. Mamie was educated in the Madison County School System. She was a home care provider for many...

Sep 27, 2024

Odell Teague was born on March 30, 1942, along with his twin brother, Adell, to

the late Junior and Lille Ida Teague in Huron, Tennessee. Odell peacefully

departed this earthly life on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Odell was educated in Henderson County and graduated from Montgomery High

School. He met and married Ophelia and to this union one child was born. Odell

was a faithful...

Sep 21, 2024

Mr. Willie Wayne Cox was born on March 2, 1952. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on September 21, 2024.

Sep 21, 2024

We have gathered to remember with loving thoughts Mother Lucy Ann Woodson Luster. Born on September 25th, 1934, in West Alley, Lucy Ann Woodson was the youngest of seven children, the baby and joy of her family. She was born to the late Mary Moore Price Woodson and the late John Thomas Woodson, Sr.

She accepted Christ at a young age...

Sep 16, 2024

Ira Benard Croom, commonly known as "Buddy", passed away with his family at his side on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 59. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Bolivar, Tennessee to the late J.W. (Peck) and Willie Mae Williams Croom. He was the youngest of ten children. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior...

Sep 15, 2024

Kenneth Howard Williamson, age sixty-two, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Jackson, Tennessee to Howard and Lena Williamson, Kenneth was the beloved brother of Gloria, eleven months younger, and the two were often mistaken as twins. Seven years later, the family welcomed a baby boy, Steve.Educated in Jackson Public Schools,...

Sep 5, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

Thomas Reed was born on December 25, 2962, in Jackson, Tennessee to Dossie Reed, Sr. and Virginia Clark. He departed this life on September 4, 2024.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Frederick Paul Reed and two sisters, Bobbie Jean Reed and Velma Atwater.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving mother, Virginia Reed of Jackson, Tennessee; a father,...

Aug 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, Mary Helen took her last breath and went home to be with the good lord. Mary Helen Curry was born the daughter of Mundy Warren Brooks and Etherine Austin Brooks. Mary attended elementary school in the basement of Mother Liberty C.M.E Church, then she later attended Merry High school for a year then she eventually moved...

Aug 25, 2024

Life and Legacy

On July 20, 1958, God gave Joe and Beverly Brown a beautiful baby girl they named Elease ElizabethBrown. She was the first of their four girls. The eldest and the smallest! She was a gift sent fromour Father in Heaven. In the afternoon of August 25, 2024, God sent his angels to escort his daughter to her Heavenly...

Aug 24, 2024

Leo Robinson was born on April 21, 1951, in Jackson Madison County, Tennessee to the late Verna Lee Robinson and Corine Robinson. He departed this life on August 24, 2024. He attended Merry High School. Leo gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a member of First Baptist Church and later joined Home Missionary Baptist Church....

Aug 23, 2024

A Gift of Love, Life, and Legacy

"Let God and the world know you are grateful. That the gift has been given." 

– Poem by Mary Oliver

It is with deep reverence and heartfelt love that we remember Mrs. Sallie Mae Russell Werthing as a cherished gift to us all. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; and a beacon of...

Aug 23, 2024

Rev. Grapple Lee Donnell was born on December 6, 1943, to the late Didymus Donnell and Martha Collins Donnell in Lexington, Tennessee. He gained his wings on August 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He received his elementary education at Dry Community School and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1961. He then went to do two...

Aug 3, 2024

Mr. Willie Earl Sinclair was born on November 25, 1958 in Madison County. He departed this life on August 3, 2024.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. He will lie in state at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Open Visitation will start on...

Jul 25, 2024

A beautiful baby girl soul gracefully entered this world on May 21, 1958, to the union of Willie Taylor, Sr. and Annie Mae Beard. They named her Frances Burnett Taylor. She was known to her family and friends as Burnett. Burnett gained her beautiful wings on July 25, 2024, at home. She was the most loving, helpful, caring, nurturing woman...

Jul 17, 2024

Mrs. Agnes Ophelia Teague was born on February 23, 1947 in Henderson County, Tennessee. She departed this life on July 17, 2024.

 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, Tennessee. She will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment...

Jul 16, 2024

Mrs. Vada Marie DePriest Hill “Bonnie, Nana & Nannie” was the oldest child born to her parents the late Jack and Mary Arlene Armstrong DePriest on June 7, 1936, in Madison County, Tennessee. She heeded God’s call and peacefully crossed over to be with Him on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She professed a hope in...

Jul 12, 2024

     Anne Evelyn Henning Rowan was called home to heavenly rest on Friday, July 14, 2024, in

Jackson, TN at Jackson General Hospital. 

     Anne was the second child born to the late Carlos and Oburla Williamson Henning on July 14,

1940. She professed an early faith in Christ and united with Denmark C.M.E. Church in

Denmark, TN. Anne was very active...

Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Melvin Wright, Sr. was born December 21, 1936 to the late Noah and Willia Mai Wright in Covington, TN. He transitioned from this earthly life on July 10, 2024 at his home in Jackson, TN.

Melvin was the second of four sons. He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and joined Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in Brighton,...