Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Betty Miller
Jan 15, 2024
Betty S. Miller, 92, the widow of James E. Miller, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 15, 2024. She is survived by a son, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three sisters. Betty was a long-time resident of both Union City and Jackson, Tennessee. For her final years she resided with her family in Whitsett, NC. She was a...
Scott Erwin Hendrix
Jan 15, 2024
Scott Erwin Hendrix, age 61, passed away January 15, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born March 19, 1962, in Sheffield, Alabama, the son of Marilyn B. Hendrix and the late Walter S. Hendrix, Jr.
When Scott was twelve, the family moved to Jackson, Tennessee, which he proudly considered his hometown. He graduated from North Side High School, where he was...
Shirley Welch
Jan 13, 2024
Shirley Janet Welch was born on Monday April 20, 1936, in Humboldt, Tennessee. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024 after a short illness. She was 87 years old.
Shirley was the youngest of ten children. She was educated in the Humboldt City School System. She played basketball and was a cheerleader for Humboldt...
Sadie Pearl Parrish
Jan 13, 2024
Sadie Pearl Parrish, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson, Tennessee on January 13, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1936, in Jackson to loving parents, Marion M. and Sadie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister, Stella Fassett from Coco, FL and brother, Marion...
Jerry Dawson
Jan 12, 2024
Jerry Dawson entered his heavenly home on Friday, January 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 82. Jerry was born on September 25, 1941, in Sudan, TX, the son of the late James Ulrich and Raneta Terrell Dawson. He grew up on a farm near Muleshoe, TX where he attended school. After receiving a bachelor’s...
Emma Jean Castellaw Kirby
Jan 7, 2024
Emma Jean Castellaw Kirby, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on January 7, 2024, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.
Born on March 10, 1929, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of the late Issac Edward and Wennie White Castellaw. Jean led a remarkable life filled with kindness and joy.Jean was a dedicated wife and mother. ...
Dorothy "Dot" Hooker
Jan 6, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" HookerDorothy "Dot" Hooker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 94 at Christian Care Center in Medina, TN.
She was born on November 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Arthur Dratin Jasper and Ora Louise Bell Strickland.Dot had a fulfilling career serving in various...
Bonita Colston Stephens
Jan 5, 2024
Bonita Colston Stephens, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on January 5, 2024, at her residence with her loving husband by her side, at the age of 63.
She was born on June 3, 1960, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late Grady and Bettie Colston. She grew up in Holly Springs, MS.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in...
Lois Y. Chlarson
Jan 4, 2024
Lois Y. Chlarson, age 90, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Jackson, TN. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Davis, OK to the late Thomas Henry and Jennie Lee Perry Youngblood.
Raised in poverty, Lois highly valued education, and she graduated as Valedictorian of her High School Class in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Lois had also been...
Daniel O. Dunagan
Jan 4, 2024
Daniel O. Dunagan, also known as Dan, to loved ones, passed away on January 4, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1938, in Reidsville, NC. Dan was a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on the agriculture industry, having dedicated 45 years of his life to his career as the Vice President of Platte Chemicals. Dan's...
Grant Hill
Jan 3, 2024
Grant Hill, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on January 3, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 68.
Grant was born on August 5, 1955, in Florance, AL, the son of the late Eulas and Ona Lamb Hill. He had a fulfilling career as the Purchasing Agent for Jackson Die Casting before retiring. During his...
Mary Ann Carpenter Greer
Jan 2, 2024
Mary Ann Carpenter Greer, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on July 28, 1947, in Pensacola, Florida, Mary Ann touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know her.
She completed her high school education at Kingsbury High in Memphis and...
John Lee Oliver, Jr
Jan 2, 2024
John Lee Oliver, Jr, a remarkable man known for his Christian faith, desire to always do right, dedication to his family, quick wit, and passion for golf, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. His beloved family surrounded him at his residence in Jackson, TN.
Born on May 22, 1931, in Farmington, IL, John was the...
James Milton Love
Jan 1, 2024
James Milton Love peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024, in Obion, Tennessee. Born on April 20, 1942, in Trenton, Tennessee, to the late James Milton and Dorothy Beckton Love. James led an extraordinary life filled with compassion, faith, and love.Throughout his career, James served as a police officer and wholeheartedly dedicated himself to protecting and serving his community. His...
Dr. Stephen C. Goodwin
Dec 31, 2023
Dr. Stephen C. Goodwin of Jackson died peacefully at home on December 31, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old.
Steve was born on July 12, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The oldest of three children, he grew up in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his life, whenever asked, Steve always responded that he wanted to...
Martha Johnston Brewer
Dec 30, 2023
Martha Johnston Brewer, born Martha Nell Johnston, was born September 5, 1926 to her parents Rada and Elmer Johnston. She grew up in the Harts Bridge community. After high school, she attended West Tennessee Business College. She was the oldest of six children.Martha married Lee (Buddy) Brewer June 17,1950 and they moved to Memphis where they lived and loved for...
Lana P. Wingo
Dec 29, 2023
Mary Lana Patterson Wingo passed away peacefully December 29, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 73. She was born to Mary Madelon and Edgar Wayne Patterson on July 14, 1950 in Milan, Tennessee. She graduated from Bradford High School and from Union University, receiving her Master’s of Education from the University of Tennessee Martin as well as 40...
Virginia "Jenny" Anderson
Dec 28, 2023
Virginia "Jenny" AndersonVirginia "Jenny" Anderson, a beloved mother and grandmother, departed this world peacefully at the age of 86 in Jackson, TN. She was born in Savannah, TN on October 6, 1937 to the late William C. Michael, Sr. and Frances Higgins Michael. Jenny's unwavering dedication to her family and her nurturing spirit touched the lives of all those around...
Eula Mae Chattin
Dec 27, 2023
Eula Mae Chattin peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. at the age of 92.
Mae was born on April 26, 1931, in Hattiesburg, MS, the daughter of the late Heidle R and Laura Appleberry Anderson. After marrying in 1949, Mae and David made their home in Philadelphia Pa. where they...
Sidney David
Dec 26, 2023
James Sidney David, age 92, passed away Dec. 26, 2023 in Jackson, Tenn.
Sidney was born to William Edward and Eula Cook David on April 25, 1931, and raised alongside five brothers and three sisters in the Beech Bluff Community. He attended Northside High, where he played on the school’s first football team. In 1952, he married Omega...
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