Josephine Perry
, Tennessee
Josephine Perry was the third of 13 children born to the late William and Coren Reaves of Saulsbury Tennessee. She made her arrival on earth on September 13 1944 and was loved and cherished by all who knew her. Josephine received her formal education in the Hardeman County School System. She gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Mt. Salem Missionary Baptist Church. In August 1960 she married her high school sweetheart Floyd D. Perry. To this union five children were born. Shortly after they married they moved to New York City to work and while there they lived with Joes Grandmother Idell Mitchell until 1966 when they moved to Gary Indiana to pursue their careers. Josephine united with Centennial United Methodist Church in Gary Indiana where she served faithfully as a stewardess until her retirement. She also worked as a supervisor at Glen Park Cleaners Laundromat and…
Sylvester Johnson
, Tennessee
Sylvester "Dobie" Johnson was born on November 15 1946 in Grand Junction Tennessee to the late Roberta and Robert Johnson. He was raised in Chicago Illinois. A true entrepreneur at heart Sylvester became the first African American man to open a clothing store in Grand Junction. His store was more than a businessit was a community gathering place filled with conversation connection and friendship. He also enjoyed traveling from state to state selling clothing where his warm personality and easy conversation allowed him to build lasting relationships wherever he went. In his free time Sylvester found peace in the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting passions passed down to him by his stepfather D.C. Dunn. These moments in nature brought him joy and lasting memories. Above all Sylvester cherished his family. He was a devoted father brother grandfather uncle cousin and friend who believed family was lifes greatest blessing. His…
Charlie Woods
, Tennessee
A life well lived is measured not only by the years we are given but by the love we share the faith we keep and the lives we touch. Today we celebrate the life of Charlie Woods whose journey was rooted in faith strengthened by family and filled with music. Charlie Woods was born on July 28 1949 in Bolivar TN to the late Mr. Jim Woods and Lizzie NelsonWoods. He attended Hardeman Co. Public Schools and later worked in housing keeping at Western Mental Health Institution. He was also a Road Supervisor for Tennessee Department of Transportation. From an early age he grew up in the church Bethlehem M.B. Church where he learned the importance of trusting God serving others and living with humanity. The church was more than a place he attendedit was the foundation that shaped his character and guided him throughout his life. He later joined…
Baby Tamoura Barber
, Tennessee
On December 23 2025 God blessed the world with the precious gift of Tamoura LaShaye Barber. Though her time on earth was brief the joy and love she brought to her family will last forever. Tamoura was the cherished daughter of Jayla Barber and Tevis Hudson and the beloved little sister of Tevis Barber and Tymir Pegues. Her beautiful smile sweet spirit and innocent love touched everyone who knew her. Every moment spent with her became a treasured memory that her family will forever hold close. She was deeply loved by her grandparents Priscilla Walker Darrell Jonas Rainer Kevin Brown and Kawanda Hudson Malvin Coley her greatgrandparents Rosie Bright Thomas Stephen Williams George and Shirley Brown and Donnie Ray and Shirley Walker along with a host of loving aunts uncles cousins extended family and friends. On July 22 2026 God in His perfect wisdom called His precious angel home. While…
Virginia Easley
, Tennessee
Virginia Lee Easley was born on November 6 1947 to the late John Marshall Easley and Addie Lee Easley. She peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on July 21 2026 at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson Tennessee. Virginia received her education through the Montgomery High School system before answering a lifelong calling to care for others. She earned her certification as a Nursing Assistant and faithfully served patients at Methodist Hospital in Lexington Tennessee Lexington Methodist Home Care Lexington and Methodist Hospital of Jackson. She dedicated many years to the healthcare profession providing compassionate care until her retirement following a kidney transplant. Before beginning her healthcare career Virginia worked at The Flower Basket a local florist where her creativity and warm personality brightened the lives of those she served. At an early age Virginia accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with Saint Paul Baptist Church.…
Debra Norment
, Tennessee
November 21, 1971
Debra Faye Norment was born on November 22 1971 to Mack Cross and Linda Sue Hurd Cross of WhitevilleTN. She departed to her heavenly home in the early evening of July 5 2026. Debra was adevoted wife and mother who loved to spend time with her children grandchildren nieces and nephews. Her family was her world. She loved being there for each and every one of them. She was preceded in death by her father Mack Cross aunt Eva Tyusone uncle Nelson Lee Hurd one son Jermaine Lamont Norment one daughter Erica Nicole Norment mother in law Margaret Ree Norment father in law William Clifford Norment one brother inl aw Dennis Noment and one sisteri n law Linda Young. She leaves to mourn her passing her mother Linda Sue Hurd Cross husband LawrenceNorment. daughters Jewhritta Hurd Jahlauryn Norment Melissa Kevin Pugh Tajuanda Norment sons Lawrence Makiva Norment Dedric Jalen Crisp…
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