OBITUARIES

Blanchie Mai Gilliam

Blanchie Mai Gilliam

Jun 16, 2026

Ms. Blanchie Mai Gilliam, 57, of Union City died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Hillview Nursing Home.

Arrangements are incomplete.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110

Jeremy Hickman

Jeremy Hickman

Jun 15, 2026

Mr. Jeremy Hickman, 46, of Marion, IL formerly of South Fulton died Monday, June 16, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center. 

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Brooks Chapel Kingdom Harvest Church.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - South Fulton 731-479-2181

Robert B. Johnson, Sr.

Robert B. Johnson, Sr.

Jun 13, 2026

Mr. Robert "R.B." Johnson, Sr., 69, of Fulton died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

Funeral Services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at West Hickman Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110

Charlotte Ann Johnson

Charlotte Ann Johnson

Jun 3, 2026

Ms. Charlotte Ann Johnson, 47, of Fulton died Wednesday at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital.

Services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Brooks Chapel Kingdom Harvest Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Charlotte Ann Johnson was born on August 25, 1978, to Robert...

Lula M. Shields

Lula M. Shields

May 29, 2026

Lula M. Shields was born in Union City, Tennessee, on February 10, 1942, and passed away peacefully in her hometown on May 29, 2026. A woman devoted to her family, Lula lived a life marked by love, strength, and unwavering commitment to those she held dear.

Born and raised in Union City, Lula's deep roots in the community were reflected in...

Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin

May 28, 2026

Mr. Christopher Martin, 45, of Huntsville formerly of Paris died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Progressive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the church.

He was born on February 24, 1981, in Paris, Tennessee,...

Paul Crawford

Paul Crawford

May 28, 2026

Mr. Paul Crawford, aged 67, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.

Born on September 26, 1958, Paul lived a life filled with love, family, and simple joys. He was a devoted husband to MaryRose (Jeanette) Crawford, a proud father, a cherished PawPaw, and a beloved friend to all...

Valerie Hillsman

Valerie Hillsman

May 27, 2026

Ms. Valerie Hillsman, 61, of Milan died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at New Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Valerie Hillsman, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend...

Belinda Gossett

Belinda Gossett

May 26, 2026

Mrs. Belinda Gossett, 67, of Fulton died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Hickman City Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at McPhearson- Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born March 10, 1959, to Willie Marshall and Gladys Marie Barnett...

David Michael Jones

David Michael Jones

May 23, 2026

Mr. David Michael Jones, 57, of Dresden died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Fuller St. Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon Thursday at the church.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110

Marcus Tremayne Reid

Marcus Tremayne Reid

May 18, 2026

Mr. Marcus Tremayne Reid, 49, of Union City, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m.  on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Refuge Mission UC.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110

Barbara Jo Tharpe

Barbara Jo Tharpe

May 8, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Jo Busby Tharpe, 77, of Mansfield died Friday, May 8, 2026, at Life Care Center of Bruceton.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the funeral home.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - Paris 731-642-1515

Juanita Rickman

Juanita Rickman

May 4, 2026

Juanita Rickman, 77, of Union City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 4, 2026, in her hometown. Born on November 29, 1948, she spent her entire life rooted in the community she loved.

Juanita was educated in the Union City School System and graduated with the Miles High School Class of 1967. She later attended Business School...

Chester Curtis Wilson

Chester Curtis Wilson

May 3, 2026

Mr. Chester Curtis Wilson, 67, of Paris died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis.

Homegoing Celebration will be held on at noon on May 16, 2026, at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

He was born on September 29, 1958, to Mary Louise Wilson...

Lawrence Cheirs

Lawrence Cheirs

Apr 24, 2026

Mr. Lawrence Cheirs, 73, of Hickman died Friday, April 24, 2026, at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Lawrence Alvin Cheirs (known to the community as Pibb) was born...

Paulette Stray

Paulette Stray

Apr 24, 2026

Ms. Paulette Stray, 82, of Hickman died Friday, April 24, 2026, at Diversicare of Martin.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Monday at the church.

Born on a June day in 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stray...

Ann McClerkin

Ann McClerkin

Apr 23, 2026

Mrs. Ann Marie McClerkin, 76, of Atwood died Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at the church.

She was born on November 4, 1949, in...

Reggie Latham

Reggie Latham

Apr 21, 2026

Mr. Reggie Dwayne Latham, 57, of Martin died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel - Union City 731-885-8110

Reginald Copper

Reginald Copper

Apr 10, 2026

Mr. Reginald "Reggie" Copper, 81, of South Fulton died Friday, April 10, 2026, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Highway 45 Church of Christ in South Fulton, TN. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Memorial Gardens in Fulton, KY.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at...

Willie D. Huff

Willie D. Huff

Apr 7, 2026

Mr. Willie D. Huff, 84, of Woodland Mills died Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Anointed Church of The Living God. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Sunday at the church.

Willie D Huff (Big Daddy) was born December 10, 1941, in...

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