Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
George Webb
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. George E. Webb, age 55, died Friday, November 26, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after an injury occurring in a fall. He was born the son, of Fred and Stella Marie Flowers Webb in Jackson, TN. He was the owner of Little Rebel Drive Inn in Jackson for over 30 years. He enjoyed cooking and was known for...
Jesse Earl Smith
Nov 25, 2021
Jesse E. Smith, age 94, died peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born on December 24, 1926, in Memphis, TN, the son of the late Hugh and Jettie Idelle Franklin Smith. He married Jewell Smith who preceded him in death in 2011. Jesse served in the United States Army and was employed for...
Frank Eugene Richardson
Nov 20, 2021
Mr. Frank Eugene Richardson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed from this life and entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Born the son of the late James Eugene and Hilda (Hudson) Richardson, on Thursday, July 18, 1940, in Miami, FL. Other than his parents he is preceded in death...
Shirley Ann Bright
Nov 19, 2021
Shirley Ann Bright, age 82, died November19, 2021. She was a former resident of Jackson, TN. She was born in Lexington, TN on November 16, 1939, the daughter of the late Norman William and Ardie Kee Sparks. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Michael Bright and a granddaughter, Carly Rene’ Napier. She is survived by her...
Roddy Neville Haggard
Nov 18, 2021
Roddy Haggard, age 80, passed away at Northbrooke Healthcare on Friday, November 18, 2021. Roddy was born on August 23, 1941 to Noel and Sue Neville Haggard in Memphis, TN. When Roddy was three years old, his family moved to Jackson. He attended Jackson City Schools, graduating from Jackson High School in 1959. He attended Union University for two years...
Dr. Benny D. Hopper
Nov 17, 2021
Benny Douglas Hopper, age 83, died peacefully on November 17, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. He was born March 7, 1938, in Rutherford to Ben and Lois Hopper. He is survived by is wife, Gail and four children, Keith (Terrie) Wendy, Kelly (Rick) and John (Missy) and his sister, Jane Tanner. He was blessed with eight grandchildren and nine great...
Robert Samuel Mitchell
Nov 16, 2021
Robert Samuel Mitchell, age 97, died peacefully Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at AHC Northbrooke Healthcare of Jackson. Mr. Mitchell was born in Carroll County, TN on February 24, 1924, the son of the late Robert Daniel and Sarah Emmie Whitehorn Mitchell. After moving to the Jackson area with his family at the age of seventeen, he joined and proudly served...
Vaughn Nell Coughlin
Nov 14, 2021
Vaughn Nell Coughlin Vaughn Nell Coughlin, age 79 died peacefully on November 14, 2021, at St. Thomas Midtown of Nashville, TN. Vaughn was born on April 5, 1942, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Howard T. and Jodie Hutcherson Kernodle. She was a graduate of Northside High School and was retired from Jackson Transit Authority as a driver....
Steven Wade Brown
Nov 11, 2021
Mr. Wade Brown, age 72, died peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Jackson, TN the son of Gene and Marthalene Collins Brown and raised by Cliff and Hazel Butler. He was a retired Insurance Agent for Modern Woodmen and was a member of Mercer Baptist Church. He is...
Eddie Dewayne Moore
Nov 8, 2021
Eddie Dewayne Moore, age 53, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born May 8, 1968, in Jackson, TN, the son of Eddie Roy and Sherry Surratt Moore. He grew up in Memphis, TN, graduating from Kirby High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. From 1992 until the present, he worked in...
Mary L. Newman
Nov 7, 2021
Mary L. Newman, age 86, died peacefully on November 7, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Raleigh, Illinois on January 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby Karnes Upchurch. She was married to Ed Newman who preceded her in death in 1999. Mary was a very active member of Northside Church, volunteering in...
William Dale Permenter Iii
Nov 4, 2021
William D. Permenter III, age 34, died peacefully on November 4, 2021, at The Cades Center of Humboldt, TN. He was born in Houston, TX, on October 2, 1987, the son of Pamela A. Simpson Permenter and the late Dr. William Dale Permenter, Jr, who preceded him in death in 2017. William attended King’s Daughters’ School in Columbia, TN, where...
Patricia Ann Schneider
Nov 3, 2021
Patricia Ann Schneider, age 75, of Jackson, TN passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Patricia was born in Jackson, TN on Sunday, November 3, 1946 to the late James and Juanita (Cooksey) Chumley. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Elton Schneider and sister, Yveonne Miller. Patricia married Roger Roy Schneider,...
Emma Jean Crossett
Nov 3, 2021
Emma Jean Crossett, age 88, of Jackson, TN, passed away at West TN Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Jean was born in Parkin, AK on Thursday, September 7, 1933, to the late Denzell Harris and Margaret (Roberts) Jones. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald who passed away March...
Jerry Lee Morgan
Nov 3, 2021
Mr. Jerry Lee Morgan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed from this life and entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the comfort of his home and the love of his adoring family at the age of 75. Born the son of the late Odis and Helen (Leslie) Morgan, on Monday, May 21, 1946, Jerry was one...
Robert Dennis Murley
Oct 29, 2021
Robert D. Murley, Age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Gibson, TN. He was born the son of Robert and Nina Wallace Murley in Baldwyn, MS. Robert was retired from Arrow Glass as a Plant Supervisor, He served in WW2 and is an Army Veteran, enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and was an active...
Robert Lynn “Bobby” Carroll
Oct 28, 2021
Robert Lynn “Bobby” Carroll, age 69, entered his heavenly home on October 28, 2021, at his Lavinia, TN residence. Bobby was born in Jackson, TN on February 9, 1952, the son of the late T.R. and Frances Odell Carroll. He was a 1970 graduate of Southside High School and maintained close friendships with many of his classmates throughout his life....
Francis Estelle Phillips
Oct 27, 2021
Francis E. Phillips, age 71, died Tuesday, October 27, 2021 at her residence in Cedar Grove, TN. She was born the daughter of Oscar and Aggie Stone Frost in Jackson, TN. She was retired as Property Records Clerk for the City of Jackson-Madison County, TN. She enjoyed yard sales, travel, and car shows. Francis and her late husband, John, had...
Helen Ugine Latham Hurst
Oct 27, 2021
Helen Ugine Latham Hurst, age 88, died peacefully at AHC Northbrooke Healthcare of Jackson, TN. A native of Chester County, TN, she was born on November 29. 1932, the daughter of the late Burl and Virgie Stewart Latham. Helen was a Licensed Practical Nurse retiring from St. Francis Hospital of Memphis. She was a former member of Campbell Street Church...
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