Obituaries
Barbara Jean Shaw
Mar 29, 2026
Barbara Jean Morrow Shaw was born in Somerville, Tennessee, on January 1, 1941, to the late Mr. Levi Morrow Sr. and Mrs. Hattie Boyle Morrow. She was raised in a loving and nurturing household where she learned the values of faith, family and the importance of education. She was the nineth child of her siblings whom she shared a special...
Annie Frances Neal-Brown
Mar 13, 2026
Annie Frances Neal-Brown
Annie Frances Neal-Brown
was born June 29, 1941 in Madison County, TN, the second of 8 children to
the late LaNola & John Neal Sr.
She graduated Merry High (1959), then later became a proud graduate of
Lane College (1971) where she received a Bachelor of Art degree. Post
graduation she was an educator at Lincoln Elementary, then later
became a healthcare provider as...
Wiley "Jelly" Donnell
Mar 10, 2026
Mr. Wiley “Jelly” Donnell was born on April 4, 1943, in Jackson, Tennessee.
He departed this life on March 10, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at West TN Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads.
Open Visitation will be held on Tuesday...
Pearlie Mae Coleman
Mar 6, 2026
Pearlie Mae Coleman 83, entered eternal rest on March 6, 2026 in Waterford, Michigan.
Born with a kind spirit and a heart full of love, Pearlie will be remembered for her warmth, strength, smile, and the joy she brought to everyone she encountered.
Survivors left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Hope Forrest and Crystal Wiggins (Walter), along with relatives, extended...
Gwendolyn Easley
Feb 28, 2026
Ms. Gwendolyn T. Easley was born on November 7, 1951 in Henderson County, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 28, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington, Tennessee. Open Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Christopher Latrell Johnson, Sr.
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Christopher Latrell Johnson, Sr. was born on August 8, 1961 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on February 24, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. His remains will lie in state from 12:00 p.m .until the time of service. Open Visitation will...
Jacqueline Elaine Stitts
Feb 7, 2026
Ms. Jacqueline E. Stitts, 76, was born on August 14, 1949, in Jackson, Tennessee. She peacefully departed this life on February 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Jacqueline was a devoted daughter, family member, and friend whose gentle spirit and warm smile brought...
Dorothy Manning
Feb 1, 2026
Dorothy Manning was born on May 18, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on February 1, 2026.
A Funeral Service will be held for Ms. Manning on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul CME Church. Interment will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens. An Open Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12 from noon until...
Willis "Gold" Martin
Jan 29, 2026
Mr. Willis Pearl Martin, Sr. was born March 10, 1946. He departed this life on January 29, 2026 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Emma Jean Riley
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Emma Jean Riley, age 80, passed peacefully on January 29, 2026.
Born on July 23, 1945, Mrs. Riley lived a life rooted in kindness, creativity, and service to others. A gifted florist and pround owner of Riley's Floral Design, she devoted decades to helping families celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Her legacy lives on in the beauty she created and...
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