Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Jerry Jones Choate
Jun 8, 2021
Jerry Jones Choate of Jackson, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2021. Jerry was born on August 3, 1937 in Wingo, Kentucky, at his grandmother’s home. Son of Dr. J.E. Choate and Florence Marie Choate, Jerry attended Lipscomb University and then the University of Tennessee at Knoxville on a tennis scholarship, where he earned his degree in...
Suzanne Mitchell Barnes
Jun 6, 2021
Suzanne M. Barnes, age 75, died at her residence on June 6, 2021. She was born in Davidson County, the daughter of Harold Sidney and Ludie Newbill Mitchell. She was a retired educator teaching in both Memphis and Jackson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Jackson. She is survived by her husband Dr. James Barnes of...
Helen Marie Wilson
Jun 5, 2021
Helen Marie Wilson, age 96, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Pennsburg, PA; to her father Perry Long and her mother Katie Stevens Hinkle. She was retired from Porter Cable and enjoyed yardwork, walking, cooking, baking, and known for her homemade Lasagna, and most importantly, she loved her family...
Sharon Ann Lynch
Jun 5, 2021
Sharon Ann Lynch, age 70, died June 5, 2021, at her residence in Bells, TN. She was born July 26, 1950, in Alamo, TN the daughter of the late Clyde Hampton and Mary Jo Hampton Bush. Sharon attended Beech Bluff School, was a member of Highland Park Church and was a painter by trade. She is survived by one daughter...
Paul Steven White
Jun 2, 2021
Paul Steven White, 74, died June 2, 2021, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born one of eight children to Aaron White and Clyde Singleton White in Hardin County. He was raised on a farm and worked many years at Shiloh National Military Park. He loved the Park and his work. His past time was spent...
Gregory (Greg) B. Rushing
Jun 2, 2021
Greg Rushing, age 59, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a sudden illness. Greg was born in Jackson, TN on August 26, 1961, the son of Alice Faye Collins Rushing and the late Virgil Leon Rushing. Greg was a self-taught auto body repairman starting out in his home garage. He would continue...
Frances June Donnelly
Jun 1, 2021
Frances June Donnelly, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. She was born June 1, 1940 in Adamsville, TN the daughter of the late S. O. (Mac) McLain and Mazie Blanche (Tucker) McLain. She attended schools in Adamsville, Selmer, and at Union University in Jackson, TN. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy....
Shirley Pirtle Crick
May 29, 2021
Shirley M. Pirtle Crick, 73, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born in Bolivar, TN to the parents of Claude Sherrell Pirtle and Mary Sue Rogers. After 27 years of service, she retired in 2015 as an accountant for the City of Jackson. Shirley was an accountant for Lambuth College for 22 years prior to...
Mary Joyce Robertson
May 26, 2021
Mary Joyce Robertson, best known as Joyce, age 76, of Jackson, TN passed away at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson, TN on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Joyce was born in Jackson, TN on Sunday, March 25, 1945 to the late Thomas Mount. Other than her father she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Joe Robertson. Joyce married Bobby...
Herman Tipton Baker
May 26, 2021
Herman Tipton Baker, 83, died May 26, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born August 6, 1937, in Sevier County, TN, the son of the late Harold and Ruth Rule Baker. He grew up in Sevier County, received his bachelor’s degree from Carson Newman, and his master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. He spent 38 years in...
Donald Smith Ray
May 17, 2021
Donald Smith Ray, age 80, died May 17, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born September 20, 1940 in Puryear, TN the son of the late Wayne and Albena Smith Ray. He graduated Puryear High School 1958 and began his career with Holley Carburetor and Goodyear Tire in Paris, TN before moving to Jackson, TN where he owned...
Pamela Marie Stanfill
May 17, 2021
Pamela Marie Stanfill, age 71, of Jackson, TN, passed away at Jackson-Madison General Hospital on Monday, May 17, 2021. Pam was born in Jackson, TN on March 9, 1950 to the late Arvil Walters Graves, Sr. and Jewel (McLemore) Graves. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved sister, Laverne Moore. Pam married James Stanfill, the...
Dianna Helton Woodburn
May 16, 2021
Dianna was born on October 14, 1948 in Jackson, TN and was healed in death, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She joins her beloved husband Charles H. Woodburn; her parents, W. L. and Dorothy McAlexander Helton, her brother Bill Helton and a much-loved aunt, Helen Brandon. Dianna is survived by her daughter, Amanda Puckett Chilcutt (Tim)...
Louise Buck
May 8, 2021
Louise Buck, age 74, passed from her earthly home Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Corinth, MS on December 4, 1946, the daughter of John Clifton and Mildred L Baker Kirk. Louise spent her working career in the medical field, most recently in medical records with TranSouth before retirement. She was a...
Will J. Ward
Apr 30, 2021
Will Ward, age 43, died unexpectantly at his Madison, TN residence on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born in Jackson, TN on March 30, 1978, the son of Glenda Moore Ward and the late Richard Ward. Will was a skilled painter who enjoyed time with his son more than anything else. He also loved snowboarding, playing the guitar, &...
Harold Lanier Coleman Sr. "Happy Hal"
Apr 28, 2021
Harold Lanier Coleman, Sr., best known as "Happy Hal", age 74, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN with his adoring family by his side. Harold was born on Tuesday, June 18, 1946 in Henderson, TN to the late James Alvin and Mary Emma (Lanier) Coleman. Other than his parents he was also...
Robert L Beare Iii
Apr 27, 2021
“I’ve lived a charmed life.”—Bob Beare Born on May 9, 1936, Robert Lee Beare, III, rose from Earthly Life on April 27, 2021 after a short illness. Bobby’s life will be forever defined by love for his wife Fran, his daughters, Penny and Frances, and his sheer gusto for life. Bobby who was raised in Jackson, Tennessee, graduated from Jackson...
John Charles Cathey
Apr 24, 2021
Mr. John C. Cathey, age 81, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Madison County, TN the son of Chauncey and Ruby Cotner-Poindexter Cathey. He worked as a Salesman for Jackson Restaurant Supply for 14 years and was retired from Hardin-Sysco. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church...
Terry Dee Dyer
Apr 20, 2021
Terry Dee Dyer, age 62, died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a sudden illness. Deputy Dyer, “Bear” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born on April 25, 1958, the son of the late Robert J. and Gerthie Maness Dyer. Following his service in the United States Army, Terry followed his calling into law enforcement and served...
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