Obituaries

Kayla Lynn Porter

Kayla Lynn Porter

Jun 8, 2025

Mrs. Kayla Lynn Porter was born on October 31, 1984 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She departed this life on June 8, 2025.

No Memorial Service will be held at this time.

Arthur Lee Jones

Arthur Lee Jones

Jun 8, 2025

Mr. Arthur Lee Jones was born on January 12, 1955 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on June 8, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. His remains will lie in state at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Open Visitation will be...

Pearla May Brooks

Pearla May Brooks

Jun 6, 2025

Ms. Pearla May Brooks was born on March 8, 1943, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this earthly life on June 6, 2025.

An Open Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Bledsoe Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Mt. Pleasent C.M.E. Church at 2:00...

Lillie Mae Lusby

Lillie Mae Lusby

Jun 5, 2025

Mrs. Lillie Mae Lusby was born on May 8, 1933 in Lexington, Tennessee. She departed this life on June 5, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hurt's Chapel C.M.E. Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in the...

Mary Gladys Jones

Mary Gladys Jones

Jun 4, 2025

Mrs. Mary Gladys Jones was born on November 25, 1934 in LuRay, Tennessee. She departed this life on June 4, 2025.

No Memorial Service will be held at this time.

Gladys "Zakiyyah" Flunder-Siddiq

Gladys "Zakiyyah" Flunder-Siddiq

Jun 2, 2025

Mrs. Gladys "Zakiyyah" Flunder-Siddiq was born on August 29, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life on June 2, 2025.

A Graveside Service will be held in Parkway Memorial Gardens on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Bradley R Bratcher

Bradley R Bratcher

May 28, 2025

Mr. Bradley R. Bratcher was born on December 29, 1975 in Peoria, Illinois. He departed this life on May 28, 2025.

No Memorial Service will be held at this time.

Brian "Gabby" O'Neal Gray

Brian "Gabby" O'Neal Gray

May 23, 2025

Mr. Brian (Gabby) O'Neal Gray was born on September 11, 1969 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on May 23, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.

Mae M Forbis

Mae M Forbis

May 23, 2025

Mrs. Mae M. Forbis was born on October 13, 1941 in Beech Bluff, Tennessee. She departed this life on May 23, 2025.

A Graveside Service wil be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Parkway Memorial Gardens. The Family will recieve friends on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Bledsoe Funeral Home...

Willie Mae Shelby

Willie Mae Shelby

May 9, 2025

Mrs. Willie Mae Shelby was born on August 21, 1939, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on May 9, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hurt's Chapel C.M.E. Church. Her remains will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment will be in the...

Betty Joe Gray

Betty Joe Gray

Apr 14, 2025

Ms. Betty Joe Gray was born on June 21, 1949, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on April 14, 2025.

An Open Visitation will be held Friday, April 25, from Noon until 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Her remains will lie...

Sarah Nell Person

Sarah Nell Person

Mar 28, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Nell Person was born on January 7, 1942 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 28, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at New Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. Her remains will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Interment is at Parkway...

Harstine Herron

Harstine Herron

Mar 26, 2025

Ms. Harstine Herron was born on March 15, 1950 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 26, 2025.

Open Visitation will be at Bledsoe Funeral Home on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. and will conclude at 6:00 p.m.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at New Greater Bethel A.M.E....

Lovie Virginia White

Lovie Virginia White

Mar 22, 2025

Mrs. Lovie Virginia White was born on March 12, 1958, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 22, 2025.

Open Visitation will start on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Her remains...

Dr. Robert Gene Owens

Dr. Robert Gene Owens

Mar 19, 2025

Dr. Robert Gene Owens, Sr. was born on June 27, 1930 in Mercer, New Jersey. He departed this life on March 19, 2025.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife; Helen Owens, his three sons; Robert Owens, Jr. (Brenda), Roger Owens, Roderick Owens, his daughter; Cassandra Owens, his brother; Hiram Owens, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of...

Dorothy N. Jennings

Dorothy N. Jennings

Mar 11, 2025

Ms. Dorothy Neal Jennings was born on Septemer 13, 1930, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 11, 2025.

There will be an Open Visitation on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church....

Dewitt Chism, Sr.

Dewitt Chism, Sr.

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Dewitt Chism, Sr. was born on May 24, 1940 in Humboldt, Tennessee. He departed this life on February 28, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Plains Missionary Baptist Church. His remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Open visitation will...

Curtis Barnes, Jr.

Curtis Barnes, Jr.

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Curtis Barnes, Jr. was born on January 19, 1942 in McComb, Mississippi. He departed this life on February 25, 2025.

A Private Memorial Service will be held honoring his memories.

Markesha Delois Luster

Markesha Delois Luster

Feb 21, 2025

Ms. Markesha Delois Luster was born on September 3, 1989 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 21, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Her remains will lie in state from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Open Visitation will start on Saturday, March 1,...

Cheryl D. Nelson

Cheryl D. Nelson

Feb 14, 2025

Ms. Cheryl D. Nelson was born on September 1, 1963 in Union City, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 14, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Her remains will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Open Visitation...

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