Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Oran Wayne Hanks
Nov 28, 2018
Oran “Wayne” Hanks, 84, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Regency Retirement Village in Jackson, TN. He was born in Yorkville, TN to the parents of Howard and Vadie White Hanks. He was retired as a Supervisor for Browns Shoes Company and served in Tennessee Army National Guard. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and loved attending auctions,...
Gerald W. Pickens
Nov 28, 2018
Gerald W. Pickens, 86, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his residence in Jackson, TN after a long illness. He was born in Lockseburg, AR to the parents of Willie and Romadell Pickens. He graduated Memphis State University with a doctorate in Jurisprudence and had his own law firm. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a Deacon at Wards Grove...
Grace Lillian Gullett
Nov 24, 2018
Grace L. Byrum Gullett of Jackson, TN and formerly of Brunswick, TN and Memphis, TN went home to her heavenly Father on November 24, 2018. She is the widow of J. T. Gullett. She is survived by three children; Shirley (Larry), Betty (Eddie) and Johnny (Dorothy). She also leaves six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren....
Anne Lasley Shaw
Nov 22, 2018
On May 11th, 1923 the Lord sent one of his angels, Anne Lasley Shaw, to live on this Earth. She went Home to be with her Jesus on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018. Friends and family will gather for a visitation at Arrington Funeral Directors of Jackson, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm...
Robert Edwin (Ed) Miller
Nov 21, 2018
Ed Miller, retired realtor, died peacefully at his residence on Wednesday November 21, 2018 with his family at his side. Ed was 80 years old. He was born April 18, 1938 in Detroit, MI. One of nine children of the late Wells and Georgia Leathers Miller. Ed retired form Phillips Petroleum and moved to Tennessee in 1986. He worked as...
Dr. Daniel Musselman
Nov 19, 2018
Dr. Daniel Musselman, 38, passed away in his home on November 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan was a resident of Jackson, TN, and native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was an adored husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Associate Professor of Music at Union University. Dan loved...
Rebecca “Becky Anne” Henderson Creasy
Nov 18, 2018
Rebecca “Becky Anne” Henderson Creasy, age 79, died on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Madison County, Becky Anne was born on August 9, 1939, the daughter of the late Tolbert and Ruthie Pritchard Henderson. She attended Brown School and graduated from Northside High in 1957 completing her education with the West...
Florence Adams Livelli
Nov 13, 2018
Florence Adams Livelli, age 69, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the West Tennessee Transitional Center of Jackson. A native of Jackson, TN, she was born on September 19, 1949, the daughter of the late Kelly and Dorothy Morris Tubbs. She received a Master’s degree from the University of Memphis and was formerly employed with Jackson State Community College...
Randy Allen Barnes
Nov 9, 2018
Randy Allen Barnes, age 39, died on Friday, November 9, 2018 in New Albany, MS from injuries sustained in an accident. Randy was born on May 12, 1979 in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Teresa Roach Barnes and the late Biff Barnes. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and attended Gospel Tabernacle in Gibson, TN. He received...
Shirley J. Love
Nov 7, 2018
Shirley J. Love, age 65, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at her Denmark, TN residence surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on April 13, 1953 in Denmark, TN, the daughter of the late Fredell and Minnie Nell Brooks Weddle. She was married to Willie Love, Jr. who preceded her in death on December 9, 2015. Shirley was a...
Luther Howard Deaton
Oct 26, 2018
Luther Howard Deaton, 1918-2018, died Friday evening October 26,2018 at his home at Brookdale Jackson Oaks. He was born November 25,1918 in Chester County, TN in the community of Gale, to the late William Luther and Lillie Irene Holloway Deaton. He married the love of his life, Virginia Case on April 15, 1941 in Corinth, MS. He lovingly cared for...
Danny L. Adkins
Oct 23, 2018
Danny L. Adkins, Sr., 68, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018 in Maryville, TN. He was born in Jackson and graduated from Southside High School in 1969, where he also played football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved music and was a very talented musician. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Glenda (Dyer)...
Robert Grantham (Grant) Hill
Oct 22, 2018
Robert Grantham (Grant) Hill, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018. Grant, the son of Robin and Don Hill of Jackson, was born May 30, 1985. Grant was a graduate of Jackson Central Merry H.S. and a student at Nashville State Community College. In addition to his parents, Grant leaves behind his brother Andrew (Brandi), his sister Betsy, and two nephews,...
Barbara Joy (Hulbert) Denny
Oct 17, 2018
Barbara Joy (Hulbert) Denny, age 78, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her residence after a long illness. She was surrounded in love by her three daughters as she stepped into the peace and safety of Heaven and the arms of Jesus. She was born in Albany, NY to the parents of Kenneth and Edna Hulbert. She and her husband...
Helen Hays Barnes
Oct 12, 2018
Helen Hays Barnes, age 92, died on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Helen was born in Lexington, TN on July 20, 1926 the daughter of the late Hollis and Tulula Hamlett Hays. She was married to Norman Earl Barnes who preceded her in death in 1994. Helen had worked with various companies including Bell...
James Eugene "Gene" Case
Oct 12, 2018
Gene Case was a wonderful, loving, fun-filled man, who loved his family, loved life and loved the Lord. He left this earthly home on October 12, 2018 to join his parents in his eternal heavenly home. Gene was born September 16, 1941, in Jackson, Tennessee, to Nell Stratton Case and James Thomas Case. He graduated from Jackson High School, Class...
Royce F. Magee
Oct 10, 2018
Royce F. Magee, age 72, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his residence. Royce was born in Hohenwald, TN on May 23, 1946, the son of the late Arnold Franklin and Etta Brownie Pipkin Magee. He was retired as a lineman with Jackson Energy Authority with over thirty-three years of service. He was a member of Northside United Methodist...
Terrell F. Freeman
Oct 9, 2018
Terrell F. Freeman, 89, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Jackson, TN. He was born in Paducah, KY to the parents of Farley and Sarah Owens Freeman. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was owner of Batesville Concrete Products in Batesville, MS. He served his community by being involved in various civic clubs and serving on...
Marvin Deloyne “Big Mac” Mccartney
Oct 9, 2018
Marvin Deloyne “Big Mac” McCartney, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Milan, TN. He was born September 30, 1953 in North Little Rock, AR to Marvin and Marjorie Crowder McCartney. He enjoyed a vigorous childhood growing up with three brothers. Known to most as “Big Mac” and was a kind-hearted man who loved...
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