Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
William "Bubba" Lewis Littrell
Feb 27, 2021
Bubba as we affectionately called him lost his long battle and was called to his heavenly home on Saturday February 27th. at approximately 11:00AM. Bubba was born September 26th, 1953 to O’Neil and Louise Littrell. Growing up with Bubba was always a fun time. We are left with many memories most of which we dare not put to print. Let’s...
Larry Joe Strange
Feb 27, 2021
Larry Joe Strange was born March 23, 1938, to James Freddie and Nettie V Strange in Crockett Mills, Tennessee. His education started out on shaky ground as he cried most every day for the first two years, being homesick for home. He grew up in Crockett Mills, graduating from Hamlett-Robertson High School in 1956. He went on to UT Martin,...
Joan Ferrell Wilson
Feb 24, 2021
Joan Ferrell Elinor Wilson age 79, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Jackson, TN. She was born July 27, 1941 in Battle Creek Michigan and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Wilma Bailey Elinor. She moved to Tennessee at an early age and attended schools here. She was a member of Gregory’s Chapel Assembly of God, Humboldt TN,...
Opal Ray Pyles
Feb 19, 2021
Opal Ray Pyles, 90, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Tennessee State Veterans Home-Humboldt, TN; where she received excellent care for the past three years. Opal, a native of Milan, TN was born on February 24, 1930, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson (Tom) and Tola Ann Oatsvall Stokes. She was a retired accountant from United Foods, Inc. (Bells,...
Sylvia Catrina Buck Giles
Feb 19, 2021
Sylvia Giles, age 90, died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at her Jackson residence, Morningside of Jackson. Sylvia was born in Beech Bluff, Tennessee on December 7, 1930, the daughter of the late Locie Hester and Neta Jared Buck. She was a graduate of Beech Bluff High School where she received the D.A.R. Good Citizenship award. She entered Union University...
David Alan Hart
Feb 19, 2021
David Alan Hart, age 50, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away at Jackson-Madison General Hospital on Friday, February 19, 2021. David passed from this life after a courageous battle with his health. David was born in Fulton, Kentucky on Tuesday, February 16, 1971 to Dwight and Virginia (Alexander) Hart. Throughout his life, David enjoyed many things. He loved the Lord and...
Tanner Chapman
Feb 16, 2021
Tanner Fullalove Chapman, age 27, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He born January 12, 1994, the son of Frank Chapman and Laura Martindale. He attended University School of Jackson and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was as his name reflects, “full of love” in every way. Tanner loved making music and producing videos. Other than his parents, he...
Robert Franklin Valentine
Feb 15, 2021
Robert Franklin Valentine, age 87, died peacefully at his home in Jackson on February 15, 2021. Robert was born in Mercer, TN on March 9, 1933, the son of the late John Franklin and Beulah Robinson Valentine and brother to the late Gloria Valentine Harris. He was educated in Mercer, TN, Oakridge, TN and graduated from Jackson High School in...
Charles F. Hampton
Feb 14, 2021
Charles Fay Hampton, born December 5, 1935 in Bemis, Tennessee, finished his earthly race on February 14, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Charles was raised in a Christian home and from an early age committed his life to serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was devoted to his God, his family, his church, music and work. He was known...
Elmer Allen Wilson Jr.
Feb 14, 2021
Elmer Allen (Al) Wilson Jr. age 93, died in Jackson, TN after a brief illness. He was born in Birmingham, AL the son of Elmer Allen Wilson, Sr and Florence Elwood Wilson. Al was retired as Operations Manager for Parks-Belk Department Store in Jackson. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson, TN for 44 years where he...
Alan Q. Drake
Feb 8, 2021
Alan Q. Drake, 69, passed peacefully at his home on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born in Jackson, TN on August 21, 1951, the son of the late John “Jack” and Dorothy DeLoach Drake. Alan was an avid Outdoorsman who enjoyed raising and training beagles and hound dogs and spending time hunting with them. He had spent his life...
Louis F. Fullerton, Jr
Feb 5, 2021
Louis F. Fullerton, Jr., died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his Jackson residence. He was born in the Oakfield Community on April 20, 1932, the son of the late Louis F. Fullerton, Sr. and Nealy Fullerton. Captain Fullerton retired from the Jackson Police Department on April 3, 1998 with over thirty years of service. He was a member of...
Lori Lea Greer
Feb 2, 2021
Lori Lea Greer, age 56, died Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. She was born in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Avery and Evelyn Hillard Hill. She was a LPN for over thirty years and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. She loved shopping, taking care of her family, and a good...
Jimmy Dale Hendrick
Jan 27, 2021
Jimmy Dale Hendrick, age 79, went to his forever home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Temple, TX, on January 5, 1942, the son of the late Ollie and Hilda Hagameister Hendrick. Jim is a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin. Jim is known to...
James Avery "Jimmy" Barnes
Jan 26, 2021
James Avery “Jimmy” Barnes, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. A native of Jackson, Jimmy was born on August 24, 1936, the son of the late William Jackson (Jack) and Nola Myrle Barnes. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Japan as a member of the Military Police unit. He later continued his...
Lonnie Bruce Roberts
Jan 25, 2021
Lonnie “Bruce” Roberts, age 87, died Monday, January 25, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee. Born September 15, 1933, he was the son of Charles and Hettie Morris Roberts of Alexandria, Louisiana. Bruce met “the love of his life,” Clara Elizabeth “Beth” Davis in 1955, and they married June 16, 1958. He loved and doted on his wife and children and brought...
Joyce Lynn Barefoot
Jan 23, 2021
Joyce Lynn Barefoot, the daughter of the late Colbert and Thelma Wallace Camp, died January 23, 2021 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on November 17, 1927 in Monroe, Louisiana. She lived a beautiful life for 93 years and was married to Dr. Hyran Barefoot for 71 years. Other than her husband, she is survived by...
Clifford Walter Tower
Jan 23, 2021
Clifford Walter Tower, age 74 of Humboldt, Tennessee, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Humboldt after a short illness. Clifford was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on November 22, 1946 and lived most of his life in Texas and West Tennessee. He was an honorable service member and was proud to serve his country in...
Ray A. Dilbeck
Jan 19, 2021
Ray A. Dilbeck, age 86, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Benton, TN, Ray was born on May 17, 1934, the son of the late Alex Richard and Martha Jane Fisher Dilbeck. He served in the United States Army and was married to Betty Dilbeck who preceded him in death in...
William Gene Stevens
Jan 17, 2021
Dr. William “Gene” Stevens passed away peacefully on Sunday morning after a lifetime of service and research. He was 63 years old. Those closest to Gene described him as a humble gentleman. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early in life and served Him faithfully. At home, he was a devoted husband to Leeta, his wife of 40...
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