Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Jerry R. Hensley
Apr 13, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry Ray Hensley announce his passing on April 13, 2021. Jerry was born August 16,1946 in Hohenwald, TN, the son of G.A and Lola Vaughn Hensley. After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Jerry worked for Ciba-Geigy (which later became Syngenta) in agricultural research. He retired from Syngenta as the...
Jacob Anthony Miller
Apr 12, 2021
Jacob Anthony Miller, 36, passed away on April 12, 2021 at Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, TN. A native of Jackson, Jacob was born on August 8, 1984, the son of Carol Snider Taylor and Ralph Miller. Jacob was working as a Technician with the Kellogg Company in Jackson. His favorite past-times include gaming, watching football, fishing, grilling, family...
Peggy Jane Burkett
Apr 3, 2021
Peggy Jane Burkett, age 68, went to her heavenly home April 3, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1953 to Acie Monroe and Ruby Nell Chandler Burkett. She graduated from Peabody High School and Union University with a degree in nursing. She dedicated her entire life to nursing and adored all her co-workers. She loved her Savior and Englewood...
Cooper Edward Norris
Apr 3, 2021
Cooper E. Norris, age 20, passed from his earthly home on April 3, 2021 to unite with his heavenly family. He was born on October 5, 2000 in Jackson, TN the son of Benjamin Norris and the late Kimberly C. Norris. He was employed with Longworth, PPC. Cooper was a firearm enthusiast, who enjoyed music movies, working with his hands,...
Carol Jean Hall
Apr 2, 2021
Carol Jean Hall, age 65 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away at Jackson-Madison General Hospital on Friday, April 2, 2021. Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 23, 1955 to the late George Hall, Sr., and Betty Jean (Craig) Hall, who survives. Other than her father, she is preceded by a brother, George Allen Hall. Although confined to a wheelchair...
Brenda Pentecost Mills
Mar 31, 2021
Brenda Pentecost Mills, age 74, died March 31, 2021 at Bells Nursing Home. She was born July 14, 1946 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Burnie and Jeanette Pentecost. She was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in Haywood County. She retired from Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She loved traveling with her husband and spending time and supporting the grandchildren....
Teresa Kay Pride Long
Mar 28, 2021
Teresa Kay Pride Long went to be with her Lord on March 28. She passed peacefully into her heavenly home from her earthly home with her husband and daughters by her side. Teresa was born in Dyersburg on April 8, 1957. Her family moved to Jackson before she started Parkview elementary school. She graduated from Jackson Central Merry High in...
Marcia Joan Pritchard
Mar 23, 2021
Marcia Joan Pritchard, age 80, passed from this life to her heavenly home on March 23, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A native of South Bend, IN, Marcia was born on June 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Alex and Joan M. Arch. She enjoyed collecting antique jewelry, line dancing, flea marketing, and caring for animals. She was...
Baby Addisyn Elizabeth Cole
Mar 22, 2021
Addisyn Elizabeth Cole, daughter of Brian and Emily Cole was born on Monday, March 22, 2021 @ 5:19 am at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Weighing 4 lbs. 8 oz. and measuring 19 inches long, this beautiful little angel was and is, very loved by family and friends. Addisyn had dark hair with tints of red and beautiful baby blue eyes,...
Bettye Jo Rushing
Mar 22, 2021
Bettye Jo Rushing, age 89, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at Jackson -Madison County General Hospital. She was born June 5, 1931 in Pinson, Tennessee, the daughter of Clint and Mary Fussell Nanney. Bettye was active at Poplar Heights Baptist Church, serving as chair of the food committee serving families and guests of the church for many years. She taught...
David Montgomery Hardee
Mar 17, 2021
David Montgomery Hardee was born on May 26, 1953, to the late Alta Ruth Montgomery and Robert Hardee. He died on March 17, 2021 after a courageous and faith-filled battle with COVID. David was born in Jackson and raised in Denmark, Tennessee. He graduated from North Side High School in 1971 and from UT Martin (where he was a proud...
Stacey Elaine Hunt-Okolo
Mar 14, 2021
Dr. Stacey Elaine Hunt-Okolo, age 50, died Sunday March 14, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born January 23, 1971 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Willie and Clementine Curry Hunt. Stacey was an electrical engineer who became a physician, working in different specialties. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and kids while supporting her...
Glenda Claudette Adkins
Mar 11, 2021
Glenda Claudette Dyer Adkins, age 74, formally of Jackson, passed away in Knoxville, TN. She was born the second daughter of Claude and Alma Grissom Dyer. She attended school in Madison County and graduated from Watertown High School in Wilson County in 1966. She was married to Danny Lee Adkins Sr. for 49 years preceding his death in 2018. She...
Dr. Charles Alfred Greathouse
Mar 7, 2021
Dr. Charles Alfred Greathouse, age 89, of Jackson, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Dr. Greathouse was born in Jackson, TN on November 22, 1931, the son of James Marvin and Mary Kierolf Greathouse. He graduated from Jackson High School, where he played basketball and softball. He served his country...
Clara Elizabeth Roberts
Mar 7, 2021
Clara Elizabeth “Beth” Roberts, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Jackson, TN. She was born September 3, 1937, and was the daughter of C.M. and Ruby Phelps Davis of Jennings, LA. She married the “love of her life,” Bruce Roberts, June 16, 1958 and they were married for 62 years. Beth was devoted to Bruce and her children and was...
Hattie Lea Moore
Mar 6, 2021
Lea died peacefully on March 6, 2021 at her Morning Point residence in Springhill, TN. She was born in Mt. Vernon, TX on January 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph Tollie and Hattie Lea Mullins Kinard. She was married to Frank Riley Moore, who preceded her in death in 2010. Lea had a long career in banking, being...
Phyllis Mckinney
Mar 4, 2021
Phyllis Annette Gibbons McKinney, beloved wife, mother and Nana, passed way in Jackson, Tennessee March 4, 2021 at the age of 73. Phyllis was born January 22, 1948 in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Roy Melvin and Lilly Mae Beasenburg Gibbons. She was a 1966 graduate of North Side High School and worked for the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Dr....
John Paul "Jack" Huff
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. John Paul Huff, best known as Jack, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence in the company of his adoring family. John was born in Toledo, OH on Tuesday, December 19, 1933 to the late John R. and Ada (Delamotte) Huff. In 1989 he joined his wife Judy in marriage and it was at that time...
Fred Bean
Feb 27, 2021
Freddie “Fred” Royce Bean, age 81, died early Saturday morning February 27, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi on June 20, 1939, the son of the late Fred Otis Bean and Amretta Fondren Bean. Fred graduated from West Point High School, Mississippi State University and Lexington Theological Seminary. He served...
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