Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
June C. Holloway
Feb 12, 2024
June C. Holloway, age 86, a beloved member of the South Jackson Community, passed away at her residence and entered her heavenly home on Monday, February 12, 2024.
She was born on Monday, March 29, 1937, in Decatur County, TN to her loving parents, Benjamin Omer Turner (deceased ‘93) and Rhoda Ray Turner (deceased ‘99).
She was also preceded in death, by...
David Allan Wing
Feb 9, 2024
David Allan Wing departed this life February 9, 2024, in Jackson, TN, at the age of 75. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate the extraordinary life he lived and the impact he made on the lives of his family, friends, colleagues, his students, and countless others.
He was born on September 19, 1948, in Chicago, IL to the late Richard...
Lila Mae Hall
Feb 7, 2024
Lila Mae Hall, a beloved member of the Jackson, TN community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Bells Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. She was surrounded by the love of her family, with her granddaughter by her side. Lila was born on Thursday, November 3, 1932, in Uptonville, TN, the daughter of the late William Luther and...
Donald Floyd Friedman
Feb 5, 2024
Don Friedman, formally of Jackson, TN passed away on February 5, 2024, in Dallas, TX. where he had been living since 2020 with his children. Don was married to Jane Lindy Friedman for 29 Years until her death November 13, 1982, and then to Sally Cutter Friedman of St. Louis, MO for 37 years who died on March 14, 2020.
Don...
Faye Booth McAbee
Feb 4, 2024
Faye Booth McAbee, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in the care of Bells Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on July 18, 1933, in Brownsville, TN, to Albert L and Mildred Brown Booth who cherished her from the moment she entered this world. Faye's life was filled with love, laughter,...
Brenda Sue Jordan Brady
Feb 3, 2024
Brenda Sue Jordan Brady, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her Jackson residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 13, 1941, in Jackson, TN to the late Walter Louis and Eunice Lee Lewis Jordan.
Brenda's educational journey began at Beech Bluff High School, graduating in 1959 with a solid foundation for a...
Dr. John G. Sparrow
Feb 2, 2024
Dr. John G. Sparrow, a renowned physician in plastic and reconstructive surgery, has passed away at the age of 67 on Friday, February 2, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee.
He was born on May 11, 1956, in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of the late Milton F and Louise Smith Sparrow.
Dr. Sparrow’s illustrious career spans several decades, during which he served as a prominent...
Dr. Herman Ray Stallings
Jan 31, 2024
Dr. Herman Ray Stallings, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024, where he was lovingly cared for by his devoted family. He was a true southern gentleman, a fun-loving and generous soul who was loved and respected by all who knew him. Dr. Stallings devoted his life to his dental practice and...
Tim Helton
Jan 29, 2024
Tim Helton, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend entered his heavenly home on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 49.
He was born on January 28, 1975, in Pensacola, FL, the son of Gordon Helton and Somsri Todan Hill.
Throughout his life, Tim accomplished great things...
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...
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