Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Jackson, TN
Pope Jackson Mulherin
August 31, 2024
Pope Jackson Mulherin passed away on August 31, 2024, in Jackson, TN at the age of 73. Born on July 15, 1951, in Jackson, TN, Pope grew up in Mercer, TN, the son of Joe Jackson and Annie Sue Pope Mulherin. Pope was known for his generosity, positivity, and integrity. He was a proud Eagle Scout and spent many formative...
Chloe Elaine Otis
August 28, 2024
Chloe Elaine Otis, the beloved daughter of Jason and Shayna Hague Otis, was born into the arms of Jesus early Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, at 4:58 a.m. Born at 37 weeks and 3 days, she weighed 4 lbs. and 7 oz. and was 17 inches long. Chloes middle name was chosen after her paternal grandmother, Paula Elaine Otis, and...
Wayne Neal Holmes
August 26, 2024
Wayne Holmes, age 66, entered his Heavenly Home on Monday, August 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 23, 1957, in Jackson, TN, he was the son of Barney and Illda Craig Holmes. Raised in Oakfield, he attended school in Madison County, graduating from North Side High School in 1975. During his 30 years...
Pat A. Edmonson
August 26, 2024
Pat A. Edmonson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday August 26, 2024, at Maplewood Healthcare and Rehab in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on December 19, 1937, in Bauxite, AR, the daughter of the late William and Maudie Ramsey Udey. Pat was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother and great-grandmother who leaves behind a legacy of love and faith. Pat was...
George F. Neely, Jr.
August 26, 2024
George F. Neely, Jr., age 79, of Jackson, TN, entered his heavenly home on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Maplewood Healthcare of Jackson, with his loving wife, Janet by his side. He was born on May 11, 1945, in Jackson, TN, the son of the late George F. Neely, Sr., and Bernice Powell Neely. George dedicated his life to education,...
Marianne Ragland Herndon
August 25, 2024
Marianne Ragland Herndon gracefully left this world on August 25, 2024, just days before her 82nd birthday. She was born on August 28, 1942, in Milan, Tennessee to the late Marion and Mary Louise Ragland. Marianne dedicated her life to teaching and caring for others and left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. Her academic career began at...
Billy Mack Bush
August 24, 2024
Billy Mack Bush, age 77, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Jackson, TN on November 23, 1946, the son of the late Robert and Mary Wood Bush. Billy was a devout Christian who put God first in everything. He was a member of Oakfield Baptist Church, where he...
John W. Blankenship
August 23, 2024
John W. Blankenship, age 88, entered his heavenly home on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Charter Senior Living of Jackson, TN with his loving family at his side. John was born in Beech Bluff, TN on July 17, 1936, the son of the late Sherman and Alice Fowler Blankenship. He graduated from Beech Bluff High School in 1954, where he...
Maryetta Ballard
August 21, 2024
Maryetta Ballard was born on October 30, 1935, in the serene town of Whitesburg, Kentucky to the late Judge Lilly Yonts and Mary Ellen Amburgey Yonts. She embarked on a remarkable journey that would touch the lives of many until her passing on August 21, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee, where she departed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Throughout life,...
Gail Mccullar
August 21, 2024
Martha Gail McCullar, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her unwavering compassion, humility, and love for those around her. Born on Thursday, July 10, 1944, in Jackson, TN, Gail was the daughter of Samuel E. and Martha Jo...
Robert Lee Buckingham, Jr.
August 20, 2024
Robert Lee 'Bobby' Buckingham, Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on April 21, 1947, in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Robert L. Buckingham, Sr. and Opal Delena Granger Buckingham. Bobby was a cherished member of his community and leaves behind a legacy marked...
Frederick Louis Bowyer, Jr.
August 19, 2024
Frederick Louis Bowyer Jr., age 88, of Jackson, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 19, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a short battle with bone cancer. Fred was born March 29, 1936, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN to the late Jane Isabel Ogier and Frederick Louis Bowyer, Sr. His family moved to Jackson,...
Grady Lorenzo Flack, Jr.
August 17, 2024
Grady Lorenzo Flack, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, departed this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at his residence in Jackson, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Grady L. Flack, Sr. and Mary Leona...
Idella Dunahoo Walker
August 16, 2024
Idella Dunahoo Walker, known affectionately Dell or Mama Dell, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home on August 16, 2024, at Christian Care Center of Medina, Tennessee, at the age of 103. She was born on June 28, 1921, in Trenton, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William I and Gladys...
Julianne Merryman
August 15, 2024
Julianne Merryman departed this life peacefully on August 15, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1938, in Jefferson, Iowa to the late Keith K. and Irene Dozier Young. She started her educational journey at Sax City High School and continued her studies at Kearney State College, now known as University of...
W. G. Dement
August 12, 2024
W.G. "Sonny" Dement, a long-time resident and businessman from Jackson, TN, went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, August 12, 2024. Born in Jackson, TN in 1939, Sonny was raised in rural Northwest TN on a farm near Kenton, TN by parents who instilled the time-honored values of faith, hard work, honesty and generosity. After graduation from High...
Patty Sue Weir
August 8, 2024
Patty Sue Weir, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at the age of 84 in her Bemis residence, surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on December 29, 1939, in Bemis, TN, the daughter of the late Alfred Elmo and Erma Rodger Brinkley. Patty's legacy extends beyond her career in retail and...
Mary Anne Johnson
August 8, 2024
Mary Anne Darby Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at Brookedale of Jackson. Mary Anne was born at home in Arkabutla, MS on Christmas Day 1951 to the late Lawrence Edward Darby and Helon Louise Cook Darby. She grew up in Memphis, TN and graduated from Hillcrest High School and Memphis State. She also received a M.A....
Basil Baudo
August 7, 2024
Basil "Buzz" Baudo went to his eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on August 7, 2024. His final wish was to leave this earth in his own bed at home and his family honored those wishes. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 20, 1928, to Sicilian immigrants Diego "Jack" Baudo and Grace Tolino Baudo. Growing up during...
William Samuel Teeters
August 7, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of William Samuel Teeters, a remarkable individual who lived a life filled with diverse experiences and unwavering passion. Born on December 30, 1936, in Chicago, IL, William peacefully departed from this world on August 7, 2024, in Jackson, TN. William's journey through life was one of constant dedication to...
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