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Rev. Willie Love, Jr.

Rev. Willie Love, Jr.

December 9, 2015

Willie Love, Jr., died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at his residence. SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends after the service. The family is requesting that memorial contributions be directed to RIFA, 133 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301. Arrington Funeral...

Rev. Patrick Henry

Rev. Patrick Henry

December 8, 2015

Patrick Leon Henry, 84, passed away Tuesday December 8, 2015 at Jackson- Madison Count General Hospital. He was born December 4, 1931 in Mobile, AL, the son of the late Patrick Henry and Nina Robinson Henry. He is survived by a son, Paul Henry of Humboldt, TN; a daughter, Dr. Melanie Hoppers and husband Dr. Jimmy Hoppers of Jackson, TN;...

Mildred Harsson

Mildred Harsson

December 8, 2015

Mildred Harsson, age 94, died peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2015. Mildred was born on June 29, 1921 in Little Rock, AR, the daughter of the late G.A. and Marie Hoesch Zimmerman. She was retired from the City of Jackson School System as a teacher. She is survived by two sons, Ed Harsson of Jackson and Chris Harsson...

Max Earl Cash

Max Earl Cash

December 7, 2015

Max Earl Cash, age 80, died on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Gosnell, AR, Max was born on February 8, 1935, the son of the late Hiram Florence and Maggie Barnes Cash. He spent the majority of his working career as a restaurant manager and later as a truck driver. He...

Larry W. "Buddy" Hamm

Larry W. "Buddy" Hamm

December 7, 2015

Buddy Hamm, age 54, died on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Gibson, Co, he was born on November 10, 1961, the son of the late Bill and Jane Smith Hamm. He is survived by his son, Joshua Hamm; three brothers, Ricky Hamm, Jeff Holland and Doug Holland; and two sisters, Debbie...

Betty J. Talley

Betty J. Talley

December 5, 2015

Betty J. Talley, a housewife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 5, 2015. She was 85. Mrs. Talley was a native of Madison County, TN and lived in Metairie, LA since 1967. She was strong willed, opinionated with a good sense of humor and a sublime fashion sense. Her husband of 65 years was a...

William James "Chip" Coughlin, Jr.

William James "Chip" Coughlin, Jr.

November 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

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...

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