Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Joyce Ann Elder
Mar 5, 2020
Joyce Ann Elder, age 83, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her Jackson, TN residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Avalon Hospice. Joyce was born in Jackson, TN on July 12, 1936, the daughter of the late John S and Thelma Marie Crosnoe Mullins. She was retired from AutoZone of Jackson....
Bettye Hudson
Mar 1, 2020
Bettye Jo Howell Hudson died March 1, 2020, in Jackson, TN at the age of 85. She was born August 11, 1934 in Gibson County to the late Gloyce and Estelle Wood Howell. At an early age, Mrs. Hudson moved to Madison County with her parents. She attended Beech Bluff schools then transferred to North Side High School her Sophomore...
Elery O. Briggs
Mar 1, 2020
Elery O. Briggs, age 87, passed from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ripley, TN on December 4, 1932, the son of the late Walter E. and Mamie Dell Parker Briggs. He was retired as the owner of Briggs Termite and Pest Control and enjoyed...
William S. "Bill" Gregory Sr.
Feb 27, 2020
William S. “Bill” Gregory, Sr., age 94, died on February 27, 2020 at his residence surround by his family. Bill was born on August 14, 1925, the son of the late Rufus Gregory, Sr. and Janie Conger Gregory. He was a graduate of Union University, where he played football and was a member of the SAE Fraternity. Bill served in...
Betty Sue Dilbeck
Feb 27, 2020
Betty Sue Dilbeck, age 92, died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Jackson Madison County Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Knoxville, TN to the parents of Ellard and Jewel Grace Arp Farmer. She loved helping people, especially at church, enjoyed cooking, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ray Dilbeck...
Patsy Slayton King
Feb 18, 2020
Patsy Slayton King peacefully passed away to be with her Savior on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 81. Patsy was born in Crockett Mills, TN to the late Elmer Doyle and Georgia Louise Slayton. Patsy loved her family and took pride in all of them. She is survived by the love of her life, Curtis Neal King...
Richard C. Mccauley
Feb 16, 2020
Richard C. McCauley, age 68, died suddenly on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Jackson, TN surrounded by family. He was born in Memphis, TN on September 21, 1951 and is the son of John “Chet” and Mildred “Bea” McCauley. He was retired but had worked at Englewood Baptist Church studying on becoming a Missionary and Consolidated Aluminum Corporation. Ricky loved...
Virginia S. Seabrook
Feb 16, 2020
Virginia S. Seabrook, 95, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Country Cottage Assisted Living in Corinth, MS. She was born November 28, 1924 in Spring City, TN, the daughter of the late James and Sarah Trammel Strathern. She worked after high school as a typist for TVA in East Tennessee, before making her way across the state to attend Memphis...
Jackson Fayette Manhein Jr
Feb 13, 2020
Jackson Fayette Manhein, Jr. was born in Jackson, TN on January 11, 1937. A lifelong resident of Jackson, he was preceded in death by his father, Jack Manhein, Sr. and his mother Sue Thompson Manhein. Jack died Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2020 at Humboldt Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Charli Manhein, his brother Jere Manhein and wife...
Gean Seward
Feb 10, 2020
Gean Seward, age 92, died on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Bailey Park Community Living Center in Humboldt, TN. Gean was born on December 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Lee and Hazel Owens Davis. She was married to Jack W. Seward who preceded her in 2010. She was a retired Registered Nurse with over forty years of...
Robert E. Garner
Feb 6, 2020
Robert E. Garner, age 91, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. A native of Henderson County, TN he was born on August 14, 1928, the son of Elbert J and Laura Anderson Garner. He was married to Velma Lee “Sue” Garner who preceded him in 2017. He was retired from Kroger Food Stores...
James P. "Jim" Murdaugh
Feb 5, 2020
Jim Murdaugh, age 73, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital supported by his family and friends. He was born in Memphis, TN on October 14, 1946, the son of the late James Coleman and Mary W. Phillips Murdaugh. Jim’s personality was larger than most as he enjoyed people and their interaction. He attended...
Connor Ray Herman
Feb 1, 2020
Connor Ray Herman, age 4, passed away on February 1, 2020 in Jackson, TN. He was born on May 12, 2015 in Anniston, AL. Connor is survived by his mother, Mary Johnston and his father, Maverick Herman both of Jackson, TN; two sisters, Mia and Kaylie Johnston of Jackson, TN; his grandparents, Kevin and Ramona Johnston of Jackson, TN and...
Frances Jane Gill
Jan 25, 2020
Frances Jane Gill, age 104, passed from this earthly life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Maplewood Healthcare facility in Jackson. Frances was born in Petersburg, TN on April 4, 1915, the daughter of the late W. B. and Dovie Lee Hammonds Richardson. She was married to Carl Gill who preceded her in death in 1993. She was a...
Dexter C. Tankersley
Jan 22, 2020
Dexter Tankersley, age 87, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was born in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of the late William Dexter Tankersley and Grace Jane Coleman Tankersley. His family moved from Corinth to Jackson in 1941. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1951. After his father died when he was 18...
Michael Duke
Jan 20, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Frank Duke announces his passing on Monday, January 20, 2020 at his residence. Mike was 69 years old. He was born in Las Vegas, NV on July 4, 1950 to Frank and Lucille (Pechlat) Duke. He was a retired programmer for Southern Textiles. Mike loved to play the guitar and...
William M. "Bill" Herndon
Jan 18, 2020
William M. “Bill” Herndon, age 75, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Jackson-Madison County, he was born the son of Claribel Exum Herndon and the late W.O. Herndon. He was a graduate of Jackson High School and served his country in the United States Navy. He was retired as a...
Juanita Marie Carmack
Jan 13, 2020
Jaunita Marie Carmack, age 91, died Monday January 13, 2020 at Maplewood Healthcare after a brief illness. She was born February 4, 1928 in Scotts Hill, TN to the parents of Alton and Bertie Holmes Smith. She was retired from Holiday Inn and Stegall Shoes, antiques were here passion, and she loved her children and grandchildren. Juanita was Pentecostal in...
Steve Damron
Jan 11, 2020
Steve Damron, 56, died Saturday morning January 11, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Hospital following heart surgery. He was born January 4, 1964 in Martin, TN. He was a self-employed sheet metal contractor specializing in heating and air conditioning. Steve loved his family, the outdoors, deer hunting, squirrel hunting and his special four-legged friend, Colby. He is survived by two daughters...
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