Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
William James "Chip" Coughlin, Jr.
Nov 30, 2015
On Monday, November 30th, William James Coughlin Jr., lovingly known as “Chip,” went to be with Jesus after an extremely short illness. He had been surrounded by family, many friends, and loving nurses at JMCGH. Chip was born on August 22, 1955 to the late Bill and Betty Coughlin of Jackson. He was educated in Madison County schools and graduated...
Nicholas Pittman
Nov 30, 2015
Nicholas Joe Pittman, age 33, passed away November 30, 2015. He was born in Corinth, Mississippi, grew up in Jackson, Tennessee, and resided in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Joe (Lori) Pittman and Karen Pittman (Don) MacKenzie; wife, Lori Hugh Pittman; daughter, Elizabeth Pittman; grandmother, Jeanette Pittman; brothers, Stephen (Christy) Pittman, Lucas Pittman, Logan Pittman; sister, Stephanie...
James Parnell Duncan
Nov 27, 2015
James Parnell Duncan passed away on November 27, 2015 in the beautiful home he built. Jim was born on December 13, 1929 to the late James Otho Duncan and Ellie Ruth Cox Duncan. He was the eighth of eleven children. His early years were spent working for the Memphis Fire Department. From there, he took interest in the automotive industry...
Dr. John R Nelson
Nov 22, 2015
Dr. John R. Nelson, age 92 of Jackson passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Nelson, his beloved wife of fifty three years, June Highfill Nelson, and brother, Tommy Nelson. He is survived by sister, Jacqueline Perkins (Barney) of Birmingham,...
Judy Marie Sikes
Nov 18, 2015
Judy Marie Sikes, 66, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at her residence. Judy was born in Memphis, TN on July 14, 1949, the daughter of the late William Hardy and Mary Lou Spilley Harris. She was retired from Bell South/AT&T as a Customer Service Representative. She was a member of The Telephone Pioneers and was a former union representative....
Martha (Bitsy) Banks Bell
Nov 10, 2015
Memorial services for Martha (Bitsy) Banks Bell will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Humboldt, Tennessee, conducted by longtime friend and preacher, Bill Burks. Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson, Tennessee and from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M....
Harold Ray Eakes
Nov 6, 2015
Harold Ray Eakes, a lifelong coon hunter finally loaded up the dogs and went to his eternal house. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family. Born in Rutherford, TN in his grandmother’s home on September 15, 1943 while his father served in World War II, he spent his early life in Gibson County, TN. He graduated...
David Wayne Walker
Nov 6, 2015
David Wayne Walker, 69, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. David was born December 15, 1945 in Jacksonville, IL. He moved to Jackson, TN at 2 years of age. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Jackson High School and graduated from West TN Business College. He was a self-employed business owner for over 30...
Joe Louis Murphy
Nov 1, 2015
Joe Louis Murphy was the fifth of six children, born to Robert A. Murphy and Geneva (Norment) Murphy in Whiteville, TN on February 14, 1951. He attended Merry High School, where he excelled in football. He graduated on June 4, 1971. Joe Louis was known for being a hard worker. He worked eight years for the railroad, he owned a...
Aaron B. Robinson Jr.
Oct 24, 2015
Aaron B. Robinson, Jr. of Jackson, TN died October 24, 2015. He was born in Jackson on December 11, 1938, to Aaron B Robinson, Sr. and Agnes Branch Robinson. Aaron attended Jackson City Schools and was a graduate of Jackson High School, Class of 1956, and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. His extraordinary musical talent at the piano was made...
Robert Joe Coffman
Oct 23, 2015
Rob died Friday, October 23, 2015 at his home. He was 52 years old and was born and raised in Jackson, TN. He fought vigorously the last five years of his life against cancer. He graduated from Northside High School and attended a technical school. Rob was a unique person and had many many friends that will miss him. As...
Lila Mcrae Nowakowski
Oct 22, 2015
Lila McRae Nowakowski, 85, died peacefully on October 22, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Detroit Michigan. She was the daughter of the late James and Edna Melton. She and her late husband of fifty-three years, W. Cooper McRae, co-owned and operated McRae Engineering for thirty years. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of...
Mary Frances Alexander
Oct 19, 2015
Mary Frances Alexander, 77, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital. She was born July 4, 1938 in Madison Co., TN the daughter of the late Howard Robertson and Maudie Byrum Robertson. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Hampton (Floyd) of Jackson, TN and Teresa Crowe (John) of Medina, TN; a brother, Jimmy Robertson (Geniece); a...
Elinor Dickerson
Oct 13, 2015
Elinor Dickerson, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Maplewood Healthcare. She was born January 10, 1922 in Carroll County, TN the daughter of the late Clark and Daisy Wilkes Elinor is survived by her son, Barry Dickerson and wife Shirley of Whiteville, TN SERVICES: Memorial services for Mrs. Dickerson will be held 11:00 AM Friday October 16, 2015...
Lucille Mary Duke
Oct 12, 2015
Lucille Mary Duke, 87, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Jackson, TN, at home with her family by her side. She was born on December 9, 1928 in Abercrombie, ND to John and Laura Pechlat. In 1949 she married Frank Duke, who preceded her in death in 2004. Lucy and Frank celebrated 55 years of...
Gerald Gahagan
Oct 9, 2015
Gerald Gahagan, 73, died Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home. Mr. Gahagan was born on June 26, 1942 in Red Bay, AL. He moved to Jackson, TN and made it his home. He was retired from Mid-South Textile as a maintenance Supervisor. There will not be a visitation or service. He is to be cremated at Arrington Funeral Directors....
Dr. Raymond Kirby Lasley
Oct 8, 2015
Dr. Raymond Kirby Lasley, age 99, died on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Morningside Assisted Living. A native of Jackson and Madison County, he was born on February 24, 1916 the son of the late Thomas Raymond and Annie Day Lasley. He was married to Susie Brown Lasley who preceded him in death on December 18, 2002. He was a...
Judy Lee Sirls
Oct 8, 2015
Judy Lee Sirls of Trenton, Tennessee died October 8, 2015 Judy was a member of West Jackson Baptist Church. She touched many lives with her faith through Sunday school leadership, Mission Friends, Piano music and as a prayer warrior. She opened The Boutique ladies’ shop in Trenton in 1969 operating the business for ten years and carrying her style always....
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