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Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson Memorial Fund

The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Mississippi Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for the family of Jackson County (MS) Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson.

On April 1st around 11:00 p.m., Deputy Jimerson was shot and killed while he and other deputies were responding to a disturbance call at an apartment complex. The disturbance involved a woman walking around playing loud music. Deputy Jimerson was the first on the scene and engaged in a foot pursuit with the woman who pulled out a firearm and began firing at him. He returned fire and in the exchange both he and the now suspect were fatally struck.

Deputy Jimerson was transported to the hospital, where he passed. The suspect died at the scene.

Deputy Jimerson is survived by his wife of 42 years, a son and daughter, and three grandchildren. His son is a law enforcement officer who followed his father.

Deputy Jimerson is remembered for the way he lived his life- with a servant’s heart, unwavering loyalty, and a deep love for his family and community according to his obituary.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter echoed these sentiments. “He had a positive impact on everyone he met. The community loved him. Everybody at the Sheriff’s Department who worked with him loved him.”

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to Deputy Jimerson’s spouse to help during this tragic time.

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Deputy Kaleb Mitchell Memorial Fund

The Winston-Salem Triad Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for the family of Forsyth County (NC) Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.

Deputy Mitchell was killed while on duty in a vehicle crash on March 7th around 6:00 a.m. on Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Rd. A driver of another vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 mph in a 55-mph zone when he crossed the center line striking Mitchell’s vehicle. Deputy Mitchell was transported to Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The driver has been charged with multiple offenses including 2nd degree murder.

Deputy Mitchell served with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for about a year and a half and previously served with the King Police Department. He leaves behind a wife and 2-year-old son. His wife is five months pregnant with their daughter.

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to the spouse as she works through this tragic time.

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Derrick Bonham Memorial Fund

The Tennessee Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for the family of Weakley County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Deputy Derrick Bonham.

Deputy Bonham was shot and killed in the line of duty on January 30, 2026. Deputy Bonham was responding to assist Martin Police Department officers at a disturbance at the Days Inn in Martin, Tennessee for possible shots fired. Upon arrival deputies observed an occupied vehicle leaving the nearby gas station, with the driver of the vehicle firing shots at the officers, striking Deputy Bonham. Officers responded to the shooting scene and took the shooting suspect into custody, as Deputy Bonham was transported to local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Sheriff Terry McDade describes Bonham as “kind, quiet and humble”, and is asking for prayers for the family.

Deputy Bonham began working at the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office in February 2024. He is survived by his wife Nicole, and their three young children.

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to support the family of Deputy Bonham during this difficult time.

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