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Danny McDaniel – Age 80 – Knoxville, TN

Danny McDaniel - Age 80 - Knoxville, TN

   Danny McDaniel, age 80, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on October 22, 2026 at home with loved ones.    Danny was born on June 2, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Scott & Dorothy Ford.    Danny proudly served his country as a medic during the Vietnam War. His service reflected the compassionate […]

Patricia K. Freeman – Age 75 – Dickson, TN

Patricia K. Freeman - Age 75 - Dickson, TN

   Patricia K. Freeman, 75, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away on October 28, 2026.    Patricia was born on November 29, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Melvin D. Green and Doris M. Green.    Patricia dedicated eight years of her career to serving as a correctional officer at Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, […]

Fred Keith Haston – Age 89 – Goodlettsville, TN

Fred Keith Haston - Age 89 - Goodlettsville, TN

  Fred Keith Haston fell asleep in death on October 23, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Herman and Fannie Cruise; John Taylor and Josephine Haston; his parents, Fred M. and Reba Haston; and his brother, Eugene C. Haston.    He is survived by his devoted wife, Norine Haston; his daughters, […]

Anthony Brooks – Age 49 – McKenzie, TN

Anthony Brooks - Age 49 - McKenzie, TN

Anthony Brooks, age 49, of McKenzie, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He was born October 9, 1977, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Larry and Shelia Brooks. He enjoyed cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide, cooking, and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife, Christy Young of McKenzie, TN; daughters, Shauntea Young […]

John Paul Rios – Age 61 – Jackson, TN

John Paul Rios - Age 61 - Jackson, TN

   John Paul Rios, 61, born April 8, 1965, in Gary, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Though his time here on earth has come to an end, the love, laughter, and memories he leaves behind will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.    John dedicated […]

William “Billy” Herman Zuckschwerdt, Jr. – Age 46 – Paris, TN

William “Billy” Herman Zuckschwerdt, Jr. - Age 46 - Paris, TN

   William “Billy” Herman Zuckschwerdt, Jr., age 46, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.    Billy was born on October 6, 1979, in Paris, Tennessee, to the late William “Big Bill” Zuckschwerdt and Janice Rowlett Thomas.    Billy was a talented and hardworking mechanic who had a […]

Shelia Kaye Willcutt McCoy – Age 75 – Waverly, TN

Shelia Kaye Willcutt McCoy - Age 75 - Waverly, TN

   Shelia Kaye Willcutt McCoy, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN, following a brief illness. Born on May 20, 1951, in Michie, TN, within McNairy County, Shelia was a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her.   […]

James Joseph “Joe” Pickler – Age 77 – Paris, TN

James Joseph “Joe” Pickler - Age 77 - Paris, TN

   James Joseph “Joe” Pickler, affectionately known as “Sir,” of Paris, Tennessee, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on May 25, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Wyatt Hamilton “Pete” Pickler, Jr., and Nell Wonda Partin, Joe lived a life filled with laughter, generosity, and love for his family.After graduating […]

Shirley Ann Kehrer – Age 84 – Westport, TN

Shirley Ann Kehrer - Age 84 - Westport, TN

   Shirley Ann Kehrer, age 84, of Westport, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2026.    Shirley was born to the late Matthew and Daisy (Denham) Kehrer on August 12, 1942, in Belle Rive, Illinois. As a young mother, she dedicated her life to Christ and […]

John Sterchi – Age 87 – Buchanan, TN

John Sterchi - Age 87 - Buchanan, TN

   John Sterchi of Buchanan, Tennessee, passed away on July 23 at the age of 87. Born on June 9, 1939 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.     After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, John began his career at Louis Allis, later Magnetek, and cherished time with […]

Ricky “Speedy” Gearin – Age 50 – Newbern, TN

Ricky "Speedy" Gearin - Age 50 - Newbern, TN

   Ricky Gearin (AKA Speedy), age 50, of Newbern, Tennessee, passed away on September 18, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a deeply loved husband, father, Papa, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be missed more than words can express.    Ricky was born on September 8, 1976 in […]

Kevin Carlton Brown – Age 63 – Crossville, TN

Kevin Carlton Brown - Age 63 - Crossville, TN

   Kevin Carlton Brown, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away at 12:14 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center. He was 63 years old.The son of Brice C. Brown and the late Shirley (King) Brown, Kevin was born on September 25, 1962, in Danville, Illinois.    As a child, Kevin was active in […]

Phillip Dean Vandiver – Age 75 – Gleason, TN

Phillip Dean Vandiver - Age 75 - Gleason, TN

   Mr. Phillip Dean Vandiver, age 75, a resident of Gleason, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 24, 1951, in McKenzie, Tn, to the late John Lucian Vandiver and Tommie Vera Savage Vandiver. Phillip was a member at Tennessee Valley Community Church […]

Patrick Joseph “PJ” “Kai” Donaldson – Age 31 – Knoxville, TN

Patrick Joseph “PJ” “Kai” Donaldson - Age 31 - Knoxville, TN

   Patrick Joseph “PJ” “Kai” Donaldson, born May 31, 1995, in Poway, California, passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 31 due to complications from Type 1 diabetes. Patrick faced the daily challenges of Type 1 diabetes from the age of 9 with quiet strength and determination.     Patrick grew up in […]

James Michael Sutton – Age 52 – New Johnsonville, TN

James Michael Sutton - Age 52 - New Johnsonville, TN

Michael was a very smart and talented man. He was an amazing husband, friend and father to his 3 kids (Ansleigh, Cole, & Madelyn) To know him was to love him. If you know him you know he Loved his trucks! He was loved and will be missed by many! A celebration of life will […]

Karen Alwell – Age 66 – Paris, TN

Karen Alwell - Age 66 - Paris, TN

Karen Alwell, age 66, of Paris, TN passed away on Sunday, Sept 6, 2026 at her residence. Karen was born November 29, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY, was raised in Xenia, Ohio. Daughter of Thomas Alwell and Dorothy Keene (Jim Keene) Karen was a RN for many years at Miami valley hospital and a graduate of […]

Debra Pierpoint – Age 68 – Big Sandy, TN

Debra Pierpoint - Age 68 - Big Sandy, TN

Debra Pierpoint, age 68, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Pierpoint was born on June 5, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Pierpoint was preceded in death by her father, Virdle Evans and brothers, Ronnie and Ricky Evans. She is survived by: Husband: Lonnie Pierpoint of Big […]

Denise Pepper Travis – Age 64 – Camden, TN

Denise Pepper Travis - Age 64 - Camden, TN

Denise Pepper Travis, age 64, of Camden, Tn. passed away on August 23,2026. She was born on August 28, 1961 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Patricia Hardin and Emory Miller. She eventually moved to Camden with her late husband, Randy Pepper and 3 children. She was a devoted mother and cared for people deeply. […]

Joe James – Age 82 – McEwen, TN

Joe James - Age 82 - McEwen, TN

  In loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Joe Randolph James, who departed this life on August 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Joe was born on October 15, 1943 in Nashville, raised in Bold Springs, TN, to Randolph and Gertrude James. He had a twin brother, John, and two sisters who were […]

Richard Allen West – Age 64 – Waverly, TN

Richard Allen West - Age 64 - Waverly, TN

Richard Allen West,  age 64, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on August 8, 2026.Born on February 12, 1962, Richard was the son of George Allen West and Opal Carol Herndon. Richard was a beloved father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan West and Joshua West, his sister Barbara Barker and […]

Bonita Story Elam – Age 60 – Coldwater, MS

Bonita Story Elam - Age 60 - Coldwater, MS

Bonita Story Elam, of Coldwater, MS,  passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 60. Bonita will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband, William Elam; her children, Caroline Elam, Carson Zile, and Kiersten Bagley; and her beloved grandchildren, Calynn Costilow and Mabel […]

Jerry Wayne Jones – Age 49 – Dyer, TN

Jerry Wayne Jones - Age 49 - Dyer, TN

Jerry Wayne Jones, age 49, passed away peacefully at his home in Dyer, Tennessee, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Jerry was born on October 26, 1976, to the late Chester and Linda Jones.  A man who cherished the simple pleasures in life, Jerry was happiest with a fishing pole in hand, spending time at the […]

Tommy Ray Smith, Jr. – Age 54 – Henderson, TN

Tommy Ray Smith, Jr. - Age 54 - Henderson, TN

   Tommy Ray Smith Jr., known affectionately to those who loved him as “Bubba,” began his journey on January 11, 1972, in Montgomery County, Texas. Born to Tommy Ray Smith Sr. and Eunice Marie Collins Smith, he was the oldest of six children. He was raised by parents who deeply instilled in him a strong […]

Michael David Sykes – Age 63 – Waverly, TN

Michael David Sykes - Age 63 - Waverly, TN

Michael David Sykes, age 63, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born on September 28, 1962, Michael was the son of the late James Sidney Sykes and Betty Brazzle Sykes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight Darwin. Michael worked for several years as […]

Eugene Ray Clark – Age 68 – McKenzie, TN

Eugene Ray Clark - Age 68 - McKenzie, TN

Eugene Ray Clark was born on June 5, 1958, in Sunbury, Maryland, to the late Hunter James Clark, Jr. and Mildred Francis (Harris) Clark. He entered the world with a loving older brother, Hunter James Clark III, who was twelve years his senior. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. He […]

Beth McCraw – Age 71 – Erwin, TN

Beth McCraw - Age 71 - Erwin, TN

Beth McCraw, 71, of Erwin, Tennessee, left our world on July 11, 2026. Beth was born on November 16, 1954 in Milford, DE. She grew up in Harrington, DE and graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1972. Later in life, she relocated to Tennessee. Her early career was in Finance and Bookkeeping. She later […]

Carter Brookes Allison – Age 17 – Springville, TN

Carter Brookes Allison - Age 17 - Springville, TN

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carter Brookes Allison, who passed away on July 6, 2026, at the tender age of 17. Born on October 22, 2008, in Paris, TN, Carter was a beacon of light and joy to everyone who had the privilege to know him. Carter was the son of Jake […]

Gary Wayne Reed – Age 78 – McKenzie, TN

Gary Wayne Reed - Age 78 - McKenzie, TN

Gary Wayne Reed died peacefully at his home in McKenzie, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Gary was born on September 18, 1947, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Jack and Lois Poff Reed. He was a member of the Blytheville High School Class of 1966. After high school, Gary joined the United States Army Reserve. After […]

Gayle C. Parks – Age 80 – Holladay, TN

Gayle C. Parks - Age 80 - Holladay, TN

Gayle C. Parks was born on June 2, 1946, to Earl Chambless and Mary Beth Winsel. As the eldest daughter among ten children—three brothers and seven sisters—Gayle grew up with a natural sense of responsibility, strength, and compassion that shaped every chapter of her life. For 60 years, she was devoted to her husband, the […]

Douglas Lee Crouse – Age 75 – Jackson, TN

Douglas Lee Crouse - Age 75 - Jackson, TN

Services for Doug Crouse will be held Monday June 29, 2026 in Jackson TN at South Jackson Church of Christ. Visitation will be 3-4pm with services following at 4:00pm. Doug (age 75) passed away peacefully June 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 14, 1951 in Hornsby TN. He is […]