Obituaries

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,...

Jul 8, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Drake was born on December 18,1963 to the late Clara Elizabeth Hunt-Womack and the late Partee Smith. She attended the public schools in Jackson-Madison County. She accepted Christ at early age. 

Mary was a loving caregiver at Loving Arms. Mary married the late Barton Ray Drake, Sr. on December 25, 2001.

Mary had a kind and sweet spirit. She was...

Jul 6, 2024

William Oliver Weddle, II was born in Madison County on Oct. 5, 1972 to the late William Oliver Weddle, Sr. and Pauline Williams-Weddle. He departed this earthly life of labor to enter eternal rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. 

William was the youngest of 12 children. He received his education in the public school system of Madison County...

Jun 11, 2024

Norma Jean Williams was born November 19, 1935, in Jackson, TN (Madison County). Her parents, who preceded her in death, were Dora Moody Douglass and DeWitt Cannon.

Norma Jean, as she loved to be called, accepted Christ at an early age and had been a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She served on the Nurses Committee now referred to as...

Jun 5, 2024

Michael Jerome Hennings also known as (Rough House) was born February 15, 1953, in Jackson, TN to the late Thelma Givens. He departed this earthly life on June 5, 2024.

Michael was a 1971 graduate of West High School. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Blairs Chapel CME Church, but later joined Bethlehem #1 Missionary Baptist...

Jun 2, 2024

Dr. Ben Cathey was born on May 3, 1943 in Henderson County, Tennessee. He departed this life on June 2, 2024.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lexington City Cemetery in Lexington, Tennessee.

May 25, 2024

Mrs. Mary “Sue” M. Bledsoe was born on September 24, 1944 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on May 25, 2024.A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Parkway Memorial Gardens at 11:00 a.m.

May 15, 2024

Mr. Aaron Wayne Davenport was born on August 30, 1962 in Neptune, New Jersey. He departed this life on May 15, 2024.A Memorial Service is incomplete at this time.

May 12, 2024

Mr. Robert Keith Askew was born on April 11, 1962 in Joliet, Illinois. He departed this life on May 12, 2024.A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Open Visitation will start on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 12:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...

May 2, 2024

Mr. Brandon Burnett was born on December 25, 1995 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on May 2, 2024.A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. His remains will lie in state on Saturday at the church from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Open Visitation will...

Apr 24, 2024

Mr. Searcy Lee Herron was born on September 3, 1948 in Jackson, Tennessee. He departed this life on April 24, 2024.A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. His remains will lie in state on Friday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Open Visitation will...

Apr 22, 2024

Mr. Cornell Lamont Browder was born on March 26, 1990 in St. Louis, MO. He departed this life on April 22, 2024.Open Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 starting at 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Family Hour starts at 3:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel.

Apr 21, 2024

Ms. D’Nese Lynn Moore was born on June 18, 1955 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on April 21, 2024.A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Open Visitation will start on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 12:00 p.m until 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...

Apr 21, 2024

Ms. Myrtle Irene Moore was born on March 12, 1929 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on April 21, 2024.A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church. Open Visitation will start on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 12:00 p.m until 6:00 p.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...

Apr 21, 2024

Ruby Alice Charlton was born on September 3, 1936 in Shawneetown, IL. She departed this life on April 21, 2024 in Bolivar, TN.A graveside service will be held at Flourine Cemetery in Rosiclare, IL on May 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.Family and friends will gather at First Baptist Church of Rosiclare located at 406 Mill Street, Rosiclare, IL immediately following the service.A...

Apr 15, 2024

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Bessie Faye Cole Johnson was born on April 5, 1948 in Madison County, Tennessee. She departed this life on April 13, 2024.A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place Incorporated, 26 Edward Drive, Jackson, Tennessee 38301. Her remains will lie in state on Saturday at the church from 12:00...