Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Jackson, TN

Dean Clanton

Dean Clanton

November 17, 2014

Dean Clanton, 63, died on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Humboldt, TN the son of Bryan Wilson and Dorothy Evelyn Heavner Clanton. He was self-employed as the owner of Clanton Construction and Remodeling Company. He was a very active member of East Union Baptist Church, where he was involved in...

Mary Douglas Fulton

Mary Douglas Fulton

November 12, 2014

Mary Douglas Fulton, 95, passed away November 12, 2014 at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, TN. She was born March 27, 1919 in Robertson Co., TN the daughter of the late Luther and Lottie Mae Bayles. Mary Douglas was a founding member of Dalewood Baptist Church in Nashville, TN and worked in the church nursery for over 50 years....

Donna Greer Brasher

Donna Greer Brasher

November 6, 2014

Donna Greer Brasher passed away on November 6, 2014. Donna will be remembered as a "master crafter" with her specialty being crocheting and as an avid collector of Barbie, Madame Alexander and Cabbage Patch Kid dolls. She dearly loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow up. She dedicated over 25 years of service to Rives & Peterson in Birmingham....

Joseph Rumshas

Joseph Rumshas

November 5, 2014

Joseph Rumshas, 92, of Medina, TN, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Northbrooke Healthcare Center. A private service was held. A native of Chicago, IL, he was born on June 18, 1922, the son of Joseph and Antoinette Gacioiti Rumshas. He served in World War II in the Pacific as a truck driver for his unit. He was a...

Lou Massey

Lou Massey

October 17, 2014

Cynthia L. Massey died on Friday, October 17, 2014. Lou was a devoted wife, mother and granny. She is survived by her husband Larry D. Massey. They were members of Wards Grove Baptist Church. She is also survived by daughters Robin Cox (Brad) and Ronda Cox (Rose); stepdaughter, Nancy Webb, stepson, Todd Massey (Ragan) and six granddaughters, two sisters, Ann...

James Forrest Kellar

James Forrest Kellar

October 17, 2014

James Forrest Kellar, 20, of Jackson, TN, died October 17, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 29, 1994 in Dyersburg, TN, the son of Paul and Holly Kellar. Forrest was a strong-willed and goal-oriented young man. He was an avid reader and coin collector. In his earlier years, he loved performing. In his first live...

Denise Marie Secrest

Denise Marie Secrest

October 15, 2014

Denise Marie Bourgeois Secrest went home Wednesday morning, October 15, 2014. She was welcomed by her father Jacques Bourgeois. She is survived by her husband, Robert Mark Secrest; a daughter, Chelsea Anne Martin and husband Roy Lee Martin II; a son, Christopher Mark Secrest; a grandson, Wyatt Stockton Martin and her mother, Naomi Ann Bourgeois all of Jackson, TN. She...

Sherry Mitchell

Sherry Mitchell

October 14, 2014

Sheryl (Sherry) Lee White Mitchell, a retired elementary school teacher of 32 years, passed away Tuesday morning from complications related to cancer. She was 66 years old. Mrs. Mitchell died peacefully at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a year-long battle with lung and brain cancer. A graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University of Memphis, she taught...

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Elder

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Elder

October 11, 2014

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Elder, age 80, died at Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation in Benton Arkansas on Saturday October 11, 2014. Born December 7, 1933 in Jackson, Tennessee, to Louise Dunham Elder and Floyd Everett Elder. He attended North Side High School and graduated in 1951. After living in Jackson for 79 years he moved to Benton Arkansas in 2013...

Jack Williamson

Jack Williamson

October 6, 2014

Jack Williamson, 88, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away in his home on October 6, 2014. He was born May 14, 1926, in Cambria, Illinois, and was the son of Marceline and Rex Williamson. Jack was married to Willette Brownley in November 1950. She preceded him in death in 1986. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lenora Jean...

Donna Carol Green

Donna Carol Green

October 6, 2014

Donna Carol Grigsbay Green, 58, died October 6, 2014. Donna was born in Nashville, TN, and lived most of her life raising her children and family in Jackson, TN. She was a beloved wife, beloved mother and Nanna, and a cherished daughter and sister. Donna was born on May 14, 1956 to Thomas and Mary Grigsbay of Tampa, FL. Donna...

Dorothy Carlton Ryan

Dorothy Carlton Ryan

October 6, 2014

Dorothy Carlton Ryan, 90, died on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Maplewood Healthcare Center of Jackson. A native of Nashville, TN, Dorothy was born on March 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Horace E. and Mattie Baker Carlton and was a graduate of Cohn High School in Nashville, TN. She was married to Oscar Davis Ryan, Jr. who...

Hal Mcleary Jr.

Hal Mcleary Jr.

September 26, 2014

Harold "Hal" McLeary, 54, died Friday September 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 20, 1960 in Jackson, TN the son of Harold McLeary Sr. and the late Nancy Stout McLeary. Hal was a graduate of Northside High School and a member of Browns United Methodist Church. He was an avid John Deere collector and a former Madison...

Homer T. Duncan

Homer T. Duncan

September 24, 2014

Homer T. Duncan, 86, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Knoxville, TN. He was born September 15, 1928 in Greenfield, TN the son of the late Terry Luna and Delila McDaniel Duncan. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the U.S.S. Astoria. He was a member of the Gleason 330 Masonic Lodge for 50 plus years,...

Robert Louis Phillips

Robert Louis Phillips

September 14, 2014

A memorial service for Robert "Bob" Louis Phillips of Jackson, TN will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at All Saints Anglican Church with the Reverend Wes Gristy officiating. A reception with the family will follow in the church foyer. Bob passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Detroit, MI...

Corinne Ruth Simon

Corinne Ruth Simon

August 30, 2014

Corinne Ruth Simon (Corky), 75, died on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at her residence. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Pittman of Jackson and Karen McVay (Jeff) of Beech Bluff; grandchildren, Chandler, Dylan and Jeremy Pittman and former son-in-law, Larry Pittman. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday at Oakfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...

William Joseph Boswell

William Joseph Boswell

August 15, 2014

On Monday, August 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM, a celebration of the life of William Joseph Boswell will be held at Arrington Funeral Directors with Dr. Philip Jett officiating. On Friday, August 15, 2014, Joe departed this life at the Tennessee State Veterans Home and now rests with his savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Born February 29, 1924, in Monterey,...

Billy Ray Cannedy

Billy Ray Cannedy

August 12, 2014

Billy Ray Cannedy, 82, died on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Bill was born in Gould, OK on May 7, 1932, the son of the late Ray B. and Lela J. Smith Cannedy. He served is country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He held a Bachelors degree in Agriculture Agronomy...

Christine Rush Barker

Christine Rush Barker

August 12, 2014

Christine Rush Barker, 80, died August 12, 2014 at Applingwood Healthcare in Cordova, TN. She was born January 4, 1934 in Guntersville, AL the daughter of the late John and Hattie Wright Rush. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and a retired bookkeeper. She is survived by four children, Debby Freeman, Ronny Singleton (Julie), Sandy Nicholson, Randy Singleton...

Sheila Young Childress

Sheila Young Childress

August 10, 2014

Sheila Young Childress, 67, passed away Sunday, August 10, 1947 in Palm Beach, FL. She was born July 29, 1947 to Bertha and Robert Young in Dyersburg, TN. Sheila was employed with Delta Airlines and spent many years travelling the world. She spent her entire life loving and caring for others. She is survived by Ed Ball of Cocoa Beach,...

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