OBITUARIES

Eddie R. Dean, Sr.

Eddie R. Dean, Sr.

Jul 27, 2026

Mr. Eddie R. Dean, Sr., 75, of Hickman died Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at noon at Thomas Chapel CME Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.

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

 

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

Rodney Alley

Rodney Alley

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Rodney Alley, 63, of Murfreesboro formerly of Martin died Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Services will be held at noon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in South Fulton. Interment will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens.

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

Mr. Rodney Alley was born on June 22, 1963, in...

Brenda Mitchell

Brenda Mitchell

Jul 22, 2026

Ms. Brenda Mitchell, 70, of Union City died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at West TN Healthcare Jackson-Madison CO. General Hospital.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Brown Chapel AME Church. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2026, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral...

Charles Misher, Sr.

Charles Misher, Sr.

Jul 20, 2026

Mr. Charles Misher, Sr., 76, of South Fulton died Monday, July 20, 2026, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bardwell, KY.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

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

G. E. "Jackie" Haynes

G. E. "Jackie" Haynes

Jul 16, 2026

Mr. G.E. "Jackie" Haynes, 87, of Henry died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The Waters of McKenzie.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, in McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral...

Jason Harrell

Jason Harrell

Jul 2, 2026

Mr. Jason Harrell, 45, of Martin died Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Parham Cemetery.

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

There are some people whose lives are measured not merely by the years they live, but by...

Raymond Tharpe, Jr.

Raymond Tharpe, Jr.

Jul 1, 2026

Mr. Raymond Tharpe, 56, of Mansfield died Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 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

Pastor Michael Crumble

Pastor Michael Crumble

Jun 24, 2026

Pastor Michael Paul Crumble, aged 48, passed away on June 24, 2026, in Memphis. He was the devoted pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Martin, TN.

Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

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

Pastor Michael Crumble, a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Donte Barnett

Donte Barnett

Jun 19, 2026

Mr. Donte Barnett, age 28, of Martin, formerly of Union City, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026.

A service celebrating his life will take place at noon on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. He will be laid to rest at East View Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to visit on Friday,...

Anthony R. Curtis

Anthony R. Curtis

Jun 18, 2026

Anthony R. Curtis, a respected member of the Hickman and Tiptonville communities, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Hickman, Kentucky. He was born on April 6, 1961, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, and throughout his 65 years, Anthony was known for his steadfast dedication to his family, his work, and his faith.

Anthony was the beloved husband of Carolyn Warren Curtis, with...

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.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born on March 14, 1969, in Bradford, TN to Lula Gilliam and D.L. Yarbrough.

Blanchie...

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

Andrew Freeman

Andrew Freeman

Jun 13, 2026

Andrew Freeman was born May 12th, 1937, in Tiptonville, (Lake County) Tennessee. Andrew was the son of Gertrude and Willie Freeman who both proceeded him in death. He departed his earthly life on June 13th, 2026, at 1:30 pm.

Andrew was united in holy matrimony to Rachel Ann Atkins on June 1st, 1958. He was proceeded in death by his brothers,...

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...

Subscribe to Receive

Obituary Notifications

The griefsteps logo is black and white and has a wave in the middle.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.