Obituary Listing

Sheree Smiddy Mott

Sheree Smiddy Mott

Sep 17, 2025

Sheree Smiddy Mott, 59, of Middleton, departed this life Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025, at her home.  Arrangements are incomplete.

Simone V. Ferge

Simone V. Ferge

Sep 16, 2025

Simone V. Ferge, a loving mother, grandmother, and treasured member of her community, passed away on September 16, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on December 4, 1948, in Austria, Simone made Fayette County her lifelong home and embraced the community with warmth and kindness.

A proud graduate of Fayette County High School in 1967, Simone dedicated...

Gus Willis

Gus Willis

Sep 16, 2025

Gus Willis, age 53, passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.

He was born Estell Curtis Allen Willis (but had always gone by his nickname Gus) on November 11, 1971, in Jackson, TN son of Walter Burt and Esta Luella Strickland Willis.

Gus grew up in the Hilltop/Mifflin area of Chester County and attended Chester County schools.

He worked at Latham Dairy...

Grady Jackson, Jr.

Grady Jackson, Jr.

Sep 16, 2025

Grady Jackson was born in Mississippi and passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Tennessee on Tuesday September 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Grady and Dee Jackson. Grady was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise Taylor Jackson, whom he dearly loved and cared for until her passing in 2023.

Grady grew...

Rodney Bowden

Rodney Bowden

Sep 15, 2025

Rodney Bowden departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 46 years, 4 months, and 28 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete and will be updated on Saturday, September 20th, after 11:00 AM.

Grace Marie Bonelli Roberts

Grace Marie Bonelli Roberts

Sep 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grace Marie Bonelli Roberts, age 81, who left us on September 15, 2025, in Florence, AL. She was born on May 22, 1944, Grace was the daughter of the late Francis and Gladys Chadwick Bonelli.

Grace dedicated many years of her life to her work, starting at H.D. Lee in...

Allie "Lorene" Wilkerson

Allie "Lorene" Wilkerson

Sep 14, 2025

Allie "Lorene" Wilkerson was born on March 7, 1935 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Samuel and Belle McConnell Copeland.

On November 5, 1950, she was united in marriage to James Wilkerson, who preceded his wife in death on August 1, 2020.

Lorene was raised in the Burnt Church Community in Hardin County. She was a member of Calvary...

Jeannine Reynolds

Jeannine Reynolds

Sep 13, 2025

Jeannine Reynolds, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, was born on June 29, 1951, in Trenton, Tennessee. She was the cherished daughter of the late B. M. and Bertha Killingsworth Moffett. 

On January 4, 1993, she united in marriage with her dear husband, Jackie Reynolds, beginning partnership that would be filled with love and support.

Throughout her life, Jeannine was known...

Dr. Earl Dee Edwards

Dr. Earl Dee Edwards

Sep 13, 2025

Dr. Earl D. Edwards April 13, 1933 – September 13, 2025

Dr. Earl D. Edwards, 92, a devoted preacher, missionary, scholar, and educator whose life exemplified unwavering faith and service to the Lord, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, after a heartfelt day of door-knocking in his cherished community—a fitting close to a lifetime of sharing God's love with all he...

Juanita Almagene Freeman

Juanita Almagene Freeman

Sep 13, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Almagene Smith Freeman, age 92, died Saturday evening, September 13, 2025 at her home in Bartlett, TN.

Juanita was born in Big Sandy, TN on February 9, 1933, daughter of the late Raymond Richard and Lindy Pearl Ratliff Smith. She grew up in Bethel Springs, TN and graduated from Bethel Springs High School.

She married Arthur Lee Freeman, Jr. on...

Mary Eva Cossar King

Mary Eva Cossar King

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Eva Cossar King, a cherished soul and devoted family member, was born on January 25, 1940, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, and passed away on September 12, 2025, at the Wellstar Paulding Medical Center in Hiram, Georgia. She leaves behind a legacy that is painted with love, resilience, and artistry.

Mary Eva devoted a significant portion of her life to a...

Peggy LaRue Evans

Peggy LaRue Evans

Sep 12, 2025

Peggy LaRue Evans, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, born on October 9, 1944, in Selmer, TN, to the late L.D. and Euthia Rinks LaRue. With a heart full of love and a spirit that touched many, Peggy embarked on a beautiful journey filled with cherished memories and meaningful connections.

On June 30, 1962, Peggy joined her life with David E....

Barbara Ann Barnhill

Barbara Ann Barnhill

Sep 12, 2025

Barbara Ann Barnhill was born on August 16, 1938 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Everett Carol Morris and Miriam O'Neal Ellis Callens.

On December 21, 1957, she was united in marriage to Dan William Barnhill. She loved her husband dearly and they were married for 63 years when Dan preceded his wife in death on October 12,...

Patricia Elizabeth McBride Brumbelow

Patricia Elizabeth McBride Brumbelow

Sep 11, 2025

Patricia Elizabeth McBride Brumbelow, 86, passed away on September 11, 2025, in St. Augustine, Florida, near family. She was born on October 7, 1938 in Middleton, Tennessee, the daughter of William Leslie McBride and Lizzie Ola Stewart McBride, who preceded her in death. Pat was a person of service and love of family.

She was also preceded in death by her...

Ashpy William Orndoff Jr

Ashpy William Orndoff Jr

Sep 10, 2025

We gather here to honor and celebrate the life of Ashpy William Orndoff Jr., passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on August 31, 1940, to the late Ashpy Williams Sr. and Ruth Estelle Legas Orndoff..

Ashpy honorably served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966 during the Vietnam War, making his...

John Anthony Cummings

John Anthony Cummings

Sep 10, 2025

John Anthony Cummings, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Corinth, MS. He was born on December 31, 1961, in Selmer,  TN, and graduated from McNairy Central High School in the class of 1980. Later in life John attended Crump Vocational-Technical School, where he earned his certification to become a licensed electrician.

With a diverse...

Delaina Marie Norton Barnes

Delaina Marie Norton Barnes

Sep 10, 2025

Delaina Marie Norton Barnes, 22, of Middleton, passed from this life Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. 

She was born in Jackson, TN on Thursday, January 2, 2003, and lived all her life in Middleton.  Delaina had attended D . A . Y College of Cosmetology and currently worked as a cab fabricator at Thyssen-Krupp Elevators...

Sara Mathis Steiner

Sara Mathis Steiner

Sep 10, 2025

Sara Mathis Steiner passed away Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at Stoneridge of Farmington. She was born on September 18th, 1939, to Sallye Coleman Hughes and James Cliff Hughes of Kossuth, MS. She also had a younger brother, James “Jimmy” Cliff Hughes, Jr.

She was a graduate and valedictorian of Kossuth High School and a graduate of Mississippi State College for Women...

Judy Ann Huddleston

Judy Ann Huddleston

Sep 9, 2025

JUDY ANN HUDDLESTON

Jacks Creek, TN: Judy Ann Huddleston age 62, passed away September 9, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was born February 5, 1963, in Warren, AR, the daughter of Judy Faye Jones Huddleston Holmes and the late Curtis Edward Huddleston, Sr. She grew up in Henderson and was a 1981 graduate of Chester County High School and...