Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Warren E. Johnson
Jan 29, 2024
Warren E. Johnson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, has peacefully passed away at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on January 29, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on March 17, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Walter L. and Katherine Maine Johnson. Warren lived a life filled with dedication, love, and remarkable accomplishments.
His professional journey spanned...
Millie Grace Haynes
Jan 25, 2024
Millie Grace Haynes, age 20, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born on July 31, 2003, in Jackson, TN, she was the daughter of William Eaton Haynes, III and Christian Coleman Haynes.
Millie Grace had many interests, most of which involved being around other people. Sometimes, that meant...
Judith "Judy" Ann Mount
Jan 25, 2024
Judith "Judy" Ann Mount passed away on January 25, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on November 23, 1936, in the small town of Damascus, Arkansas to the late Burl and Verna Smith Brown, Judy left an indelible mark on those who had the pleasure of crossing her path.
When it came to her career, Judy often shrugged off any attempts to...
Joyce Gantt Coleman
Jan 23, 2024
Joyce Gantt Coleman, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on January 23, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on July 9, 1946, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Arthur and Dorothy Pickens Gantt. Joyce's joyful presence touched the lives of many, and her warm and caring nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Throughout...
Leila Lawrence
Jan 20, 2024
Leila Frankland Lawrence passed away peacefully in her family’s presence on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Leila was born in Jackson, Tennessee on June 10, 1929, to the late General Robert Ernest Frankland Sr. and Leila Harris Frankland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel M. Lawrence Jr., her son, Charles Harris Lawrence, her sister Margaret...
Faye Rushing
Jan 16, 2024
Faye Rushing entered her heavenly home on January 16, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age 79.
She was born on November 2, 1944, the daughter of the late Roy E. and Helen Brown Collins. She was married to Virgil Leon Rushing who preceded her in death in 2012. Faye was known by many in the community as a...
Betty Miller
Jan 15, 2024
Betty S. Miller, 92, the widow of James E. Miller, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 15, 2024. She is survived by a son, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three sisters. Betty was a long-time resident of both Union City and Jackson, Tennessee. For her final years she resided with her family in Whitsett, NC. She was a...
Scott Erwin Hendrix
Jan 15, 2024
Scott Erwin Hendrix, age 61, passed away January 15, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born March 19, 1962, in Sheffield, Alabama, the son of Marilyn B. Hendrix and the late Walter S. Hendrix, Jr.
When Scott was twelve, the family moved to Jackson, Tennessee, which he proudly considered his hometown. He graduated from North Side High School, where he was...
Shirley Welch
Jan 13, 2024
Shirley Janet Welch was born on Monday April 20, 1936, in Humboldt, Tennessee. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024 after a short illness. She was 87 years old.
Shirley was the youngest of ten children. She was educated in the Humboldt City School System. She played basketball and was a cheerleader for Humboldt...
Sadie Pearl Parrish
Jan 13, 2024
Sadie Pearl Parrish, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson, Tennessee on January 13, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1936, in Jackson to loving parents, Marion M. and Sadie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sister, Stella Fassett from Coco, FL and brother, Marion...
Jerry Dawson
Jan 12, 2024
Jerry Dawson entered his heavenly home on Friday, January 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 82. Jerry was born on September 25, 1941, in Sudan, TX, the son of the late James Ulrich and Raneta Terrell Dawson. He grew up on a farm near Muleshoe, TX where he attended school. After receiving a bachelor’s...
Emma Jean Castellaw Kirby
Jan 7, 2024
Emma Jean Castellaw Kirby, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on January 7, 2024, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.
Born on March 10, 1929, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of the late Issac Edward and Wennie White Castellaw. Jean led a remarkable life filled with kindness and joy.Jean was a dedicated wife and mother. ...
Dorothy "Dot" Hooker
Jan 6, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" HookerDorothy "Dot" Hooker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 94 at Christian Care Center in Medina, TN.
She was born on November 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Arthur Dratin Jasper and Ora Louise Bell Strickland.Dot had a fulfilling career serving in various...
Bonita Colston Stephens
Jan 5, 2024
Bonita Colston Stephens, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on January 5, 2024, at her residence with her loving husband by her side, at the age of 63.
She was born on June 3, 1960, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late Grady and Bettie Colston. She grew up in Holly Springs, MS.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in...
Lois Y. Chlarson
Jan 4, 2024
Lois Y. Chlarson, age 90, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Jackson, TN. She was born on May 21, 1933, in Davis, OK to the late Thomas Henry and Jennie Lee Perry Youngblood.
Raised in poverty, Lois highly valued education, and she graduated as Valedictorian of her High School Class in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Lois had also been...
Daniel O. Dunagan
Jan 4, 2024
Daniel O. Dunagan, also known as Dan, to loved ones, passed away on January 4, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1938, in Reidsville, NC. Dan was a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on the agriculture industry, having dedicated 45 years of his life to his career as the Vice President of Platte Chemicals. Dan's...
Grant Hill
Jan 3, 2024
Grant Hill, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on January 3, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 68.
Grant was born on August 5, 1955, in Florance, AL, the son of the late Eulas and Ona Lamb Hill. He had a fulfilling career as the Purchasing Agent for Jackson Die Casting before retiring. During his...
Mary Ann Carpenter Greer
Jan 2, 2024
Mary Ann Carpenter Greer, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on January 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on July 28, 1947, in Pensacola, Florida, Mary Ann touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know her.
She completed her high school education at Kingsbury High in Memphis and...
John Lee Oliver, Jr
Jan 2, 2024
John Lee Oliver, Jr, a remarkable man known for his Christian faith, desire to always do right, dedication to his family, quick wit, and passion for golf, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. His beloved family surrounded him at his residence in Jackson, TN.
Born on May 22, 1931, in Farmington, IL, John was the...
James Milton Love
Jan 1, 2024
James Milton Love peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024, in Obion, Tennessee. Born on April 20, 1942, in Trenton, Tennessee, to the late James Milton and Dorothy Beckton Love. James led an extraordinary life filled with compassion, faith, and love.Throughout his career, James served as a police officer and wholeheartedly dedicated himself to protecting and serving his community. His...
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