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Nicholas Pittman

Nicholas Pittman

November 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

James Parnell Duncan

November 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

Dr. John R Nelson

November 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

Judy Marie Sikes

November 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

Martha (Bitsy) Banks Bell

November 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

Harold Ray Eakes

November 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 grandmothers 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

David Wayne Walker

November 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. Marys Catholic School, Jackson High School and graduated from West TN Business College. He was a self-employed business owner for over 30...

Elmer Wayne Brummett

Elmer Wayne Brummett

November 3, 2015

No services are scheduled at this time Other 12:00 AM Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Joe Louis Murphy

Joe Louis Murphy

November 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.

Aaron B. Robinson Jr.

October 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

Robert Joe Coffman

October 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

Lila Mcrae Nowakowski

October 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

Mary Frances Alexander

October 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...

Lois Young

Lois Young

October 15, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute. Other 12:00 AM 3360 N. Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Visitation Sunday, October 18, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 3360 N Highland Ave Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Elinor Dickerson

Elinor Dickerson

October 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

Lucille Mary Duke

October 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

Gerald Gahagan

October 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

Dr. Raymond Kirby Lasley

October 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

Judy Lee Sirls

October 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....

Jo Richerson Owens

Jo Richerson Owens

October 7, 2015

Jo Richerson Owens, born September 14th, 1947, passed away in her sleep Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 in the early morning hours. She was the daughter of Raymond Richerson Sr. (deceased) and Janice Richerson (living). She is survived by her spouse, Richard W Owens and her son, Richard W. Owens II. She has 4 grand children: Robert W. Owens, Mel Owens,...

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