Michael Ross Gage
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Ross Gage, age 58, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1967, in Selmer, Tennessee, the son of Evelyn Bishop Gage and the late John Ross Gage.
Michael was an equipment operator by trade and a hard worker by nature. He spent his life in construction, running heavy equipment and doing...
Virgil "Tommy" Phillips, Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Virgil Thomas Phillips, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Arrangements will be available after 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Richard England, III
Dec 26, 2025
Richard England, III age 48, passed away December 26, 2025 at his in-laws home in Jackson.
An obituary will be posted Monday
A memorial service, to honor the life of Richard, will be 2:00 PM Saturday January 3, 2025, at Estes Church of Christ.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 PM service time at the church.
Mike "Cheesy" Bass
Dec 26, 2025
Mike "Cheesy" Bass, born on June 19, 1956, in Bolivar, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his home on December 26, 2025. A beloved self-employed artist for many years, Mike devoted his life to capturing the beauty around him through his vibrant and evocative paintings. His extraordinary talent knew no bounds, as he painted canvases for numerous celebrities and local schools,...
Mary Miller
Dec 26, 2025
Mary Miller departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 91 years, 11 months, and 17 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Marty Earl Young
Dec 26, 2025
Marty Earl Young departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 68 years, 4 months, and 6 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Sue Bonee
Dec 26, 2025
Sue Bonee departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Adamsville, Tennessee, at the age of 76 years and 27 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
Linda Caroline Dowty
Dec 25, 2025
Linda Caroline Dowty was born December 6, 1946 in McNairy County, TN, the daughter of the late Arden Russell Morgan and Annie Marie Morgan. She graduated from Selmer High School in 1964.
Throughout her career, Linda worked at the Brown Shoe Company, Jetricks Shirt Factory, and ultimately retired from McNairy County Health Care. Her commitment to her work and the people...
Cecil Sharp
Dec 25, 2025
Cecil Sharp departed this life on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 62 years, 2 months, and 19 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
John I. Vincent, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
John I. Vincent, Jr. was born on July 27, 1927, in Bolivar, Tennessee, where he spent his entire life. He passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, also in his beloved hometown. A dedicated member of the community, John was well known for his dedication to family, his career, and his unwavering commitment to service.
John's professional journey began with the...
Jeanie Hollis
Dec 24, 2025
Jeanie Hollis departed this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 68 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Arrangements are currently incomplete.
James Earl Maples
Dec 24, 2025
James Earl Maples
was born in New Hope, Alabama on April 24, 1941, the son of the late Willie and Evelyn Bates Maples.
On August 1, 1964, he was united in marriage to Linda Faye Rainey, who survives.
James worked in production for Aqua Glass Corporation. James was a member of Meeks Grove Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee. In his spare time he...
Doris King
Dec 23, 2025
DORIS KING
Hornsby, TN: Doris Lea Isbell King, age 93, passed away December 23, 2025, at Baptist Memorial East in Memphis.
She was born in McNairy County, and grew up in the Woodville Community, the daughter of the late William Claude and Virgie Irene Isbell. She graduated from Chester County High School and married Kirby King on April 21, 1951. They made...
Wanda Jean Thrasher Vallejo
Dec 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Jean Thrasher Vallejo, age 76, who departed from this world on December 23, 2025. She was born in Collinwood, TN, on September 20, 1949, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elias and Viola Berry Thrasher. For many years, Wanda dedicated herself to her work, where she...
Patricia Ledford
Dec 23, 2025
Patricia Ledford, former Director of Emergency Communications had a passion for life and the works she directed. While battling cancer, she had a personal goal to create a functional Chester County Dispatch - 911 Center. She worked tirelessly to help design the center and equip it with the latest IT technology. Her wish was to take care of "her girls"...
Pam Vickers
Dec 22, 2025
Pam Vickers, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Middleton on December 22, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on June 27, 1958, in Bolivar, she spent her entire life in the heart of Middleton, where she made memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of her family and friends.
Pam's...
Annette Blalock
Dec 21, 2025
Annette Blalock, a beloved homemaker and dedicated member of her community, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on October 2, 1951, in Memphis, she was a woman who wore many hats throughout her life, working tirelessly on the family farm alongside her husband, Robert, and contributing her efforts in several factories.
Annette's...
Judy Ann Loftis
Dec 20, 2025
JUDY LOFTIS
Medon, TN: Judy Ann King Loftis, age 74, passed away December 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 22, 1951, in Bolivar, TN the daughter of the late James Newton and Thelma Alene King. She grew up in rural Chester County in a house with no running water until she was 10. She started school in a two-room...
Steve Sanders
Dec 20, 2025
STEVE SANDERS
Jackson, TN: James Steven Sanders, age 65, passed away December 20, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born September 6, 1960, in Henderson, the son of the late James Franklin and Elvie Lee Patterson Sanders. He grew up in the Montezuma Community of Chester County and was a 1978 graduate of Chester County High School.
He began working...
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