Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Harold Petty
Jul 7, 2023
Harold Petty, age 75, entered his heavenly home on Friday afternoon, July 7th, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Harold touched the lives of many through his various roles in the community and will be deeply missed. Born on Sunday, July 20th, 1947, in Reagan, Tennessee, he was the son of Ellis and Frances Johnson...
Robert C Waldrop
Jun 30, 2023
Robert C. Waldrop, a devoted pharmacist with a career spanning an incredible 60 years, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born on December 11, 1931, in Chester County, TN. Robert's selflessness and unwavering dedication to serving others throughout his life made him a beloved figure in both his personal...
Phyllis Marie Daniel
Jun 29, 2023
Phyllis Marie Daniel, of Jackson TN, passed into eternal rest surrounded by her family on Thursday June 29th due to complications from her more than decade-long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Phyllis was born on 8th December, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, to Dr. Dale Morris Yocum and L. Ilene (Dockum) Yocum, and spent her youth in Overland Park, Kansas, and...
James Faulkner
Jun 29, 2023
James F. Faulkner, age 85, a beloved member of the community, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Bells Nursing Home. He was born on Tuesday, July 6, 1937, in Madison County, TN, the son of Iverson and Pauline Huckabee Faulkner. James lived a remarkable life filled with dedication, love for his family and friends, and unwavering commitment...
Cornelia Georgette Sims
Jun 27, 2023
Georgette Sims departed this life on June 27, 2023, at Bells Nursing Home in Bells, TN, at the age of 88.
She was born in Crockett Mills, TN on September 16, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Sims; and parents, Henry Almer and Mattie Lou Leath Terry.
Graveside services for Georgette will be...
Nancy Halovee Parker
Jun 27, 2023
Nancy Halovee Parker passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital with family and friends by her side. She was born on April 15, 1931, in Fulton, Mississippi, to the late Walter Paul and Gracia Wauneda Chamblee Anthony.Throughout her life, Halovee demonstrated remarkable dedication and skill in her career as an accountant. Her attention to...
Mary Ann Baskin
Jun 26, 2023
Mary Ann Baskin, a retired Registered Nurse who dedicated her life to serving the Jackson-Madison County community for over thirty years, passed away at her residence in Jackson, Tennessee on June 26th, 2023, at the age of 80.Mary Ann was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 29th, 1942, to the parents of the late Joseph Lawrence and Mary Srock...
Ricky Gene Tacker
Jun 24, 2023
Ricky Gene Tacker, a retired Towboat Tankerman, passed away on June 24, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 65.
He was born on January 20, 1958, in Shelby, MS, the son of the late Arthur Russell and Louise Gilbert Tacker.
Ricky was known for his dedication to his work and his unwavering love for his family and...
Thelma Catherine "Katie" Cherry
Jun 24, 2023
Thelma Catherine "Katie" Cherry passed away on June 24, 2023, at her daughter's home in Southaven, MS. She was born on February 23, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Maggie Hibbard Guinn. Katie was a loving mother to her daughter Phyllis, who was the light of her life. Katie was an ardent supporter of family values and...
Rebecca Ann Johnson
Jun 22, 2023
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Johnson, 86, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on June 22, 2023, after a lengthy yet courageous battle against a debilitating stroke.
Rebecca was born on March 3, 1937, to Nova Millner Johnson and George Dewey Johnson in the Middleburg community of Henderson County, Tennessee. It was in this community that she attended first grade through...
Claudette D. Ross
Jun 21, 2023
Claudette D. Ross passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023 after a brief illness. Claudette was preceded in death by her husband Jerry A. Ross and her parents, William and Jenette Deming of Bolivar.
Claudette was a dedicated wife and mother. She enjoyed interior decorating, crafting and all kinds of DIY projects.
Claudette is survived by...
Bill F Rosson
Jun 15, 2023
Bill Rosson, age 73, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from his residence. Born on August 29, 1949, in Huntingdon, TN, he was the son of Joye Vines Rosson and the late Howard Rosson. With a sales career with building products, he was most recently employed by JMS Roofing and Exteriors. Bill had a huge network of...
Duward Hanna
Jun 12, 2023
Duward Hanna left his earthly home on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Christian Care Center of Medina, TN, under the loving care of Gentiva Hospice, at the age of 94. He was born on September 24, 1928, the son of the late William Edgar and Lydia Amie Adams Hanna. Duward was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church in...
Everett Sanders Hunley Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Everett S. Hunley, Jr. entered his heavenly home on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his Franklin, TN residence surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 79. He was born in Jackson, TN on April 7, 1944, the son of Elsie Mayfield Murren and the late Everett Sanders, Hunley, Sr. He proudly served his country in the...
Patsy Ruth Simmons Ellis
Jun 10, 2023
Patsy Ruth Simmons Ellis, age 80, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Maplewood Healthcare Center in Jackson, TN. Born on Wednesday, December 30, 1942, in Humboldt, TN, she was the oldest daughter to Oursler E. and Martha “Ruth” Ferguson Simmons. Her education began in Gadsden, TN, and continued in the Humboldt School System where she graduated...
Marjorie Hudson Vaughan
Jun 9, 2023
Marjorie Hudson Vaughan, age 97, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at Somer Oak Senior Living in Somerville, TN Born in Camden, TN on September 27, 1925, she was the daughter of Philemon Walter Hudson and Nona Emiline Lewis Hudson. She was the next youngest of twelve children and grew up in the depression, getting her first pair of non-hand-me-down shoes...
Roy Cecil Hillhouse
Jun 7, 2023
Roy Cecil Hillhouse, born July 4, 1928, in Memphis Tn, at the age of 94 transitioned peacefully to his permanent home in heaven on June 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lavern Hillhouse and Georgia McClendon Hillhouse. He leaves behind his loving wife of over seventy-one years, Sula Turner Hillhouse, three daughters, Celia Murrah (Tom),...
Sophie Annaliese Crawley
Jun 7, 2023
Sophie Annaliese Crawley, the beloved daughter of Daniel and Grace Crawley was born into the Arms of Jesus at 9:53 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
This beautiful, dark-haired girl weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Her name was chosen after much thought by her...
Doris Marie W. Blackwell
Jun 7, 2023
Doris Marie (Williford) Blackwell passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital surrounded by love, prayers and many loved ones who selfishly wished her soul to stay here. She was 82 years young. Marie was born on Saturday, October 5, 1940; the second daughter of Marwen and Mary Elna (Kolwyck) Williford. Marie graduated from Medina High...
Dorothy Lou Yarbrough
Jun 7, 2023
Dorothy Lou Yarbrough, age 71, departed this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson, TN. Dorothy was born November 30, 1951, in Jackson, TN to the late Art Ingram and Annie Williamson. She was a graduate of West high school. Later in life she worked at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital as a nurse. Her hobbies included being...
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