Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Carol Ann Carrington
Dec 4, 2023
Carol Ann Carrington, a beloved member of our community, passed awaypeacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Jackson Madison CountyGeneral Hospital. She was born on Monday, November 2, 1942, in Parsons,TN to her loving parents Mary Ann and Johnny Odle, and Otto Douglas.Carol';s life was filled with purpose and dedication. She served in propertymanagement and bookkeeping at L S...
Richard Henry Firestine
Dec 4, 2023
Richard Henry Firestine, known to many as "Dick", passed away on December 4, 2023, at theage of 85 in Jackson, Tennessee.
Dick was born on November 12, 1938, in Richland, Pennsylvania the son of the late Nelson andMildred Mengel Firestine.
His journey began when he joined the United States Marine Corps after high school working asan Electronic Aircraft Technician,...
William Owen Smith, Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
William "Bill" Owen Smith, Jr., known for his lifelong dedication to his business and the community,passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on December 3, 2023, at the Christian Care Center in Medina,Tennessee. Born on March 7, 1933, in Jackson, Tennessee, William was the son of the late William OwenSmith Sr. and Emma Christine Burruss Smith.Bill's successful co-ownership and operation...
Keith Douglas Cowden
Dec 3, 2023
Keith Douglas Cowden went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 3, 2023, at the age of 43.
He was born the oldest of three children on December 30, 1979, in Jackson, TN the son of Steve and Polly Ellis Cowden.
Keith grew up in Pinson, TN and graduated from South Side High School in 1998,...
Robert Guy Ferguson
Dec 3, 2023
Robert "Bob" Guy Ferguson, a beloved family man passed away at his home in Henderson, TN on December 3, 2023. He was 75 years old.
Born on July 1, 1948, in Jackson, TN, Robert was the loving son of Danny Guy and Emma Ferguson. He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson High School. After serving in the...
Dr. R. Paul Caudill, Jr.
Dec 1, 2023
On December 1, 2023, Dr. R. Paul Caudill, Jr, passed away at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital with his family by his side.
Paul was born in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Dr. R. Paul Caudill and Fern A. Caudill of Memphis, TN. He grew up in Augusta, GA, and Memphis, TN, and graduated from Central High School in Memphis....
Janis McEarl
Nov 29, 2023
Janis Diane McEarl age 60 of Jackson, TN, passed peacefully on Wednesday,
November 29, 2023. She was surrounded by her husband, son, and family. She
was born September 20, 1963, in Danville, Illinois to Dlorah R. Wilson and the late
Stanley P. Wilson.
Janis graduated from Dyer County High School in Newbern, Tennessee. Her career
thereafter included supervisory positions...
Nancy Jane Hall
Nov 29, 2023
Nancy Jane Hall, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on October 7, 1938, in Jackson, TN to John W. and Jane Harris Parham. Nancy Jane’s life was filled with love and...
William Thomas Ladd
Nov 27, 2023
William Thomas “Tom” Ladd, a beloved member of the Jackson, Tennessee community, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 70.
Born on September 4, 1953, in Frazier, Tennessee, the son of the late William Martin "Bill" Ladd and Helen Brown Ladd. Tom led a remarkable life filled with dedication and accomplishments.He devoted his professional...
Randy Thomas
Nov 27, 2023
Randy Thomas, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 27, 2023, in his hometown of Jackson, TN. He was born to the late James & Mary Katherine Thomas in Jackson, TN on December 28, 1961. Randy led a fulfilling life filled with hard work, laughter, and love.Randy dedicated many years of his life to his career as...
Steven Dan Rushing
Nov 26, 2023
Steven Dan Rushing passed away on November 26, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 66.
Steve was born on June 23, 1957, in his hometown of Jackson, TN, the son of Albert Dan Rushing and the late Bettye Jo Nanney Rushing
A beloved husband, father, son, and friend was a retired Technician with Procter and...
Selah Grace Cali
Nov 21, 2023
Selah Grace Cali, a sweet, brave, and intelligent 4-year-old little girl, passed away peacefully from this life to the next on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jackson, TN on September 26, 2019. This beautiful, blue-eyed and brown-haired, charming, and sassy girl brought immense joy to...
Mary Tinker Bryant
Nov 21, 2023
Mary Tinker Bryant, a beloved member of the Jackson community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at her residence in Jackson, Tennessee. She was surrounded by her loving husband Pete Bryant and leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication.She was born on February 29, 1944, in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arnold Ray and...
Louis Russell Amirault
Nov 19, 2023
Louis Russell Amirault, passed away on November 19, 2023, in Jackson, TN. Born on July 18, 1952, in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada, to the late Louis Germaine and Patricia Anne Amirault. He was a remarkable individual whose presence brought joy and positivity to all those around him.Louis was known for his warmheartedness, gentle spirit, and his distinct deep voice that...
Shelley Lynn LaFrance
Nov 18, 2023
Shelley Lynn LaFrance passed away on November 18, 2023, in Jackson, TN.
Born on August 26, 1955, in Ventura, CA, Shelley's life was filled with love, joy, and compassion for others. Throughout her time with us, she touched the hearts of all who knew her.Shelley was a woman of many passions and interests. She had a deep love for hummingbirds,...
Patricia Lynne Billman
Nov 17, 2023
Patricia Lynne Billman, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at her residence. Born on Tuesday, September 24, 1963, in Jackson, TN, Patricia led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.Patricia graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, TN before continuing her education and graduating from the University of Tennessee...
Victoria "Vicki" Darlene Sanders
Nov 16, 2023
Victoria “Vicki” Darlene Sanders went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2023, at the age of 68.
She was born the oldest of four daughters to Charles and Martha Stanley on December 10, 1954, in Chattanooga, TN. Vicki was a thirty-year employee of the Tennessee Valley Authority in their reality services department. She was...
Carl Lamar Jones
Nov 14, 2023
Carl Lamar Jones, an estate developer, and a significant contributor to the growth of north Jackson, has passed away at the age of 89. Carl was born in Jackson, TN and passed from this life in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico on November 14, 2023. Throughout his life, Carl made contributions to both the community and was a real estate...
Melody Michele Henry
Nov 13, 2023
Melody Michele Henry, beloved wife and soulmate of Matthew Henry passed peacefully into her heavenly home on November 13, 2023, at NHC Healthcare of Milan, TN.
She was born in Jackson, TN on April 29, 1962, the daughter of Harry and Katie Hughes. Melody was educated in the Jackson, TN school system graduating from Jackson Central Merry in 1980. ...
James L. Cupples
Nov 7, 2023
James L. Cupples, beloved husband, father, and entrepreneur, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence in Jackson, Tennessee surrounded by his loving wife and family, at the age of 91.Born on May 6, 1932, in Bear Creek, Tennessee the son of the late P. J. and Mary L Jones Cupples. James was a...
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