OBITUARIES
Donald Leslie Freeman
Dec 22, 2025
Donald Leslie Freeman, affectionately known as Leslie, was born on August 31, 1951, in Weakley County, Tennessee. He passed away on December 22, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee.
Leslie dedicated over 20 years of his life to MTD, where his commitment and work ethic were respected by colleagues and managers alike. An alum of the Weakley...
Patricia Lynn Dickey
Dec 16, 2025
Ms. Patricia Lynn Dickey, 64, of Union City died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at West TN Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the funeral home.
Patricia Lynn Dickey was born on February...
Lucy Reed
Dec 14, 2025
Lucy Mae (Brooks) Reed, a woman whose life was a testament to faith, family, and generous service, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age off 77.
Born on July 11, 1948, in Kenton, TN, to the late Annie and Robert Brooks, Lucy’s roots in the South shaped her character and her legendary cooking. A graduate of Kenton High...
Joann Brown
Dec 12, 2025
Ms. Joann Brown, 69, of Fulton died Friday, December 12, 2025, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Greenlea Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at noon on Friday at the church.
She was born on June 11, 1956,...
Lydia Jackson
Dec 8, 2025
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without practicality, and without hypocrisy. James 3:17
Lydia Jackson was born April 11, 1954, in Carriedo, Tayua Parqasinar in the Philippines. She was called home to be with the lord on December 8, 2025, at 10 pm...
Earnestine Avent
Dec 7, 2025
Mrs. Earnestine Avent, 87, of Mayfield, died Sunday, December 6, 2025, at her home.
Services will be held at noon on Saturday December 20. 2025, New Visions Ministries. Interment will be held in Mayfield Memory Gardens.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a. m. on Saturday at the church.
Earnestine Avent, lovingly known as “TT” or “Earnie” by her family and co-workers, was born...
Betty Marie Pearson
Dec 6, 2025
Betty Marie Pearson, formerly known as Betty Somerville, passed away peacefully at her home on December 6, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on November 18, 1958, in Henry County, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earl Somerville and Christine Whitmore Somerville.
Betty will be remembered fondly for her vibrant spirit and her profound love for her...
Bruce Robinson
Dec 4, 2025
Mr. Bruce Robinson, 63, of Paris died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at West TN Healthcare Henry Co. Hospital.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at the funeral home.
Bruce Robinson was born on August 22, 1962, to his loving...
Ernestine Scott
Dec 3, 2025
Mrs. Ernestine Scott, age 81, of Martin, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Monroe, Georgia.
A service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Old Fulton Road Church of Christ, with interment to follow at Parham Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on the same day at the church.
Born...
Herbert Johnson, Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. Herbert "Who Rally" Johnson, Jr., 99, of South Fulton died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday at the church.
McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home - South Fulton 731-479-2181
James Turner
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. James Jocques Turner, age 18, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
A celebration of James's life will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Brooks Chapel Kingdom Harvest, followed by interment at East View Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon at the church.
James was born on August 8,...
Louise Barham
Nov 24, 2025
Louise Estelle Barham, affectionately known as “Little Sister” to her family and friends, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2025, at Diversicare Nursing Home. She was born in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Alma Louise Bass Barham and the late Robert Barham and was the cherished granddaughter of the late Luella Bass of Union City and the late Eleonora...
Mary Jenkins
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Frances Jenkins, born on December 9, 1936, in Mooring, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home in Ridgely, Tennessee, on November 23, 2025. Mary led a life filled with love and compassion, touching the hearts of all who had the privilege to know her.
A devoted member of St. John #3 Missionary Baptist Church, Mary was known for her unwavering...
William Allen Russell
Nov 17, 2025
William Allen Russell, born on July 18, 1958, in Henry County, Tennessee, passed away on November 17, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital in Paris, Tennessee. He was 67 years old at the time of his passing.
William's life was enriched by his treasured relationships with family and friends. He is survived by four brothers: Steve Russell, James Russell,...
Velma Moore
Nov 13, 2025
Mrs. Velma Moore, 72, of Paris died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Henry County Medical Center.
Visitation only will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Velma Rose Moore was born on February 27, 1953, in Paris, Tennessee, to the late Robert Odell and Velma Earl...
Rev. James Roberson
Nov 4, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
Reverend James E. Roberson, age 88, was born on May 30, 1937, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late Eugene and L.C. Roberson. He was one of six children and was raised in a home built on faith, hard work, and family values. From...
Earnest James Brooks, Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
Mr. Earnest James Brooks, Jr., aged 60, of McKenzie, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Obion River District Association in McKenzie, with interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday...
Robert Dysart, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Mr. Robert Dysart, age 89, of Union City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Ohio Health Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Services will be held at noon on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Greater Victory Freewill Baptist Church in Union City, with interment to follow at East View Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m....
Lorasardrea Saxton
Oct 26, 2025
Lorasardrea Saxton, 51, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1974, in Tacoma, Washington, to Lora Saxton (née Jones) and the late Benjamin Thomas Saxton, Sr.
Lorasardrea was a twin, born alongside her brother, Benjamin Thomas Saxton Jr., with whom she shared an unbreakable bond throughout her life. Lorasardrea grew up in...
Daejon Hendrix
Oct 26, 2025
Mr. Daejon Hendrix, 19, of Hickman died Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Fulton County, KY.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at West Hickman Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hickman City Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at the church.
Whitney Daejon Hendrix, lovingly known as Daejon, was born on September 7, 2006,...
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