Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Teddy Woodrow May
Mar 25, 2024
Teddy Woodrow May, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence in Humboldt, TN. He was 76 years old.He was born on July 31, 1947, in Jackson, TN the son of the late Sherley Woodrow and Wilma Catherine Grisham May.Teddy led a remarkable life filled with love for his family...
Donna Lynne (Rutledge) Boren
Mar 20, 2024
Donna Lynne Boren (nee Rutledge) died peacefully at home on March 20, 2024. She was born
to Jerry and Eleanor Rutledge on August 6, 1959, in Memphis, TN. Donna attended high school
in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1977. Her first daughter Abigail was born in 1979, before the
family moved to Jackson, TN in 1981. While working as a laboratory technician at Jackson
General...
Eula Fern Thigpen Brashear
Mar 13, 2024
Eula Fern Thigpen Brashear departed this life March 13, 2024, at Charter Senior Living, Jackson, Tennessee. Eula was born September 18, 1930, at 740 South Highland Street, Memphis, Tennessee, to Novice and Eva Lucille Barbee Thigpen. She and her sister, Charlotte, grew up on South Highland Street attending Memphis City Schools and graduated from Messick High School. She enjoyed...
Loretta "Lori" M. Kiper
Mar 12, 2024
In loving memory of Lori Kiper, who passed away peacefully at her home in the care of hospice on March 12, 2024. She was born in Jackson, Michigan an April 21, 1952, to the late John and Margaret Zantop Widmayer. She was a wonderful mother, cherished friend, and a passionate gardener who found joy in traveling and spending time with...
James Freeman (Jim) Brown
Mar 10, 2024
James Freeman Brown affectionately known as Jim died three days shy of his 84th birthday on March 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Jim grew up on a small farm in Knox County and graduated from Farragut High School in 1958. He was the first in his family to attend college and received...
Robert Gordon
Mar 9, 2024
Robert Gordon, 80, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, peacefully passed away at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of many with his patient, kind, and gentle spirit. Born on October 27, 1943, in Brownsville, TN, Robert led a fulfilling life that was marked by his...
Teresa Lynne Elam
Mar 8, 2024
Teresa Arnold Elam, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Jackson TN on July 22, 1954, Teresa was the first-born child to the late William Paul and Lottie Demoss Arnold, who welcomed her with open arms to her heavenly home.
She dedicated her career to serving others. A lifelong Jacksonian, she...
Ricky Dale Lewis
Mar 8, 2024
Ricky Dale Lewis, age 61, departed this life peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1962, in Memphis, TN to Bobby and Frances Lewis. Let us all continue to honor his memory by carrying the values of kindness, friendship, and unconditional love that he embodied. Born on a winter day, Ricky...
Lois G. Wiseman
Mar 4, 2024
Lois G. Wiseman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 4, 2024, at Maplewood the age of 78. She was born on December 19, 1945, in Elizabethton, TN, the daughter of the late George Warren and Florence Loretta Ashley Watson. In her professional life, Lois excelled in retail sales for several years. However,...
James Edgar Hollowell
Mar 4, 2024
James Edgar Hollowell, age 94, passed away from this life peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 25, 1929, in Lafayette County, MS to the late Robert Lee and Velma Hodge Hollowell. He was preceded in death by his wife Rosetta, daughter Terry and five brothers,...
A.B. Lott
Feb 29, 2024
A.B. Lott departed this life peacefully February 29, 2024, in Jackson, TN at the age of 99. Born on September 8, 1924, in McNairy County, TN, the fifth of seven sons to Albert and Emily Deaton Lott.
He was a WWII Veteran and served in the Pacific Theatre, was a prisoner of war. After being liberated there, he was a...
Charles W. "Sonny" Webb
Feb 29, 2024
Charles W. "Sonny" Webb made his move home into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 91 in Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Sonny was born in Madison County on Thursday, February 23, 1933, growing up in the vibrant community of Bemis, TN, where he graduated from J. B. Young High School in...
Cynthia "Suni" Miani
Feb 27, 2024
Cynthia "Suni" Miani, a trailblazer and advocate for equality, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 66 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1957, in St. Petersburg, FL. the daughter of the late Leon and Norma Lambert Miami. Suni led a remarkable life defined by breaking barriers and standing up for what...
Marcia Wyatt Emery
Feb 27, 2024
Marcia Wyatt Emery, 74, departed this life in Jackson, TN with her son and husband at her bedside. She was born in Tiptonville, TN on August 1, 1949 to the late Joseph and Helen Wyatt.
Marci is survived by her husband, Dee Emery; son, Marc Joblin; stepdaughters, Therese Warmath, Martie Emery, Catherine Emery Williams; stepsons, Joseph Emery (Brooke) and Guy Emery;...
Dick Jones
Feb 23, 2024
Dick Jones, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, TN. Born in Sharon, PA, on April 11th, 1946, Dick led a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Dick earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown State University in 1969. He retired as a Purchasing Manager in April...
Charles Ernest Rhodes
Feb 22, 2024
Charles Ernest Rhodes, age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at West Tennessee Transitional Care. He was born in Scotts Hill, TN on November 14, 1931. A longtime resident of Jackson, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Tarlton Rhodes; his father, Ernest Rhodes; his mother, Lucille Lassiter Rhodes; his brothers, Sammy Rhodes and Earl...
Ronald "Ronnie" Joseph Bouye
Feb 19, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Bouye departed this life on February 19, 2024, at the age of 67 at his residence in Jackson, TN with his wife and son, LaRon Que Bouye, by his side.
Born on July 5, 1956, in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of Sir Walter Rolly and Katherine Bouye. He was preceded in death by his father, Sir...
Mary Ann Cronin Pipkin
Feb 19, 2024
Mary Ann Cronin Pipkin peacefully passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Christian Care Center of Medina surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87.
She was born on May 22, 1936, in Tell City, Indiana, daughter of the late Russell Andrew and Opal M. Brown Collignon
Mary was a devoted...
Julie Cathryn Stine Bruen
Feb 18, 2024
Julie Cathryn Stine Bruen entered her heavenly home in the early hours of Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the young age of 40. At the time she was living in Mt. Pleasant, TN.
She was the daughter of Danny and Jessica Stine who reside in Jackson, TN. Julie attended public schools in Jackson from Kindergarten through the eighth grade and graduated...
Pamela Ann Permenter
Feb 17, 2024
Pamela Ann Permenter, affectionately known as Pam, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Humboldt, Tennessee, on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Pam's kind and caring nature touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on March 17, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Billy and Mary Katherine Simpson.
Growing up in Davison, MI, Pam, and her...
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