Obituaries

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Daniel O. Dunagan

Daniel O. Dunagan

January 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 strong work...

Lois Y. Chlarson

Lois Y. Chlarson

January 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 active...

Grant Hill

Grant Hill

January 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...

John Lee Oliver, Jr

John Lee Oliver, Jr

January 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 son of John...

Mary Ann Carpenter Greer

Mary Ann Carpenter Greer

January 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...

James Milton Love

James Milton Love

January 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....

Dr. Stephen C. Goodwin

Dr. Stephen C. Goodwin

December 31, 2023

Dr. Stephen C. Goodwin of Jackson died peacefully at home on December 31, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old. Steve was born on July 12, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The oldest of three children, he grew up in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his life, whenever asked, Steve always responded that he wanted to be a...

Martha Johnston Brewer

Martha Johnston Brewer

December 30, 2023

Martha Johnston Brewer, born Martha Nell Johnston, was born September 5, 1926 to her parents Rada and Elmer Johnston. She grew up in the Harts Bridge community. After high school, she attended West Tennessee Business College. She was the oldest of six children. Martha married Lee (Buddy) Brewer June 17,1950 and they moved to Memphis where they lived and loved...

Lana P. Wingo

Lana P. Wingo

December 29, 2023

Mary Lana Patterson Wingo passed away peacefully December 29, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 73. She was born to Mary Madelon and Edgar Wayne Patterson on July 14, 1950 in Milan, Tennessee. She graduated from Bradford High School and from Union University, receiving her Masters of Education from the University of Tennessee Martin as well as 40...

Virginia "Jenny" Anderson

Virginia "Jenny" Anderson

December 28, 2023

Virginia "Jenny" Anderson Virginia "Jenny" Anderson, a beloved mother and grandmother, departed this world peacefully at the age of 86 in Jackson, TN. She was born in Savannah, TN on October 6, 1937 to the late William C. Michael, Sr. and Frances Higgins Michael. Jenny's unwavering dedication to her family and her nurturing spirit touched the lives of all those...

Eula Mae Chattin

Eula Mae Chattin

December 27, 2023

Eula Mae Chattin peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. at the age of 92. Mae was born on April 26, 1931, in Hattiesburg, MS, the daughter of the late Heidle R and Laura Appleberry Anderson. After marrying in 1949, Mae and David made their home in Philadelphia Pa. where they...

Sidney David

Sidney David

December 26, 2023

James Sidney David, age 92, passed away Dec. 26, 2023 in Jackson, Tenn. Sidney was born to William Edward and Eula Cook David on April 25, 1931, and raised alongside five brothers and three sisters in the Beech Bluff Community. He attended Northside High, where he played on the schools first football team. In 1952, he married Omega Coplin, his...

Harold Davis

Harold Davis

December 25, 2023

Harold Davis peacefully entered his heavenly home on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 86. He was born on August 30, 1937, in the Frog Jump community in Gibson County, TN, the son of the late Houston and Reba Davis. Harold led a fulfilling and joyful life. He dedicated over thirty years of...

Jerry Devon Marsh

Jerry Devon Marsh

December 24, 2023

Jerry Marsh, a beloved warehouse manager for Service Partners, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2023, in his hometown of Jackson, Tennessee. Born on April 7,1966, in Jackson, Jerry was a kind-hearted individual who touched the lives of many with his joyful spirit and selfless nature. Outside of work, Jerry had a wide range of hobbies and interests that brought...

Harvey Lee Curlin

Harvey Lee Curlin

December 23, 2023

Harvey Lee Curlin died peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, at the age of 86. He was born on June 15, 1937, in Madison County, Tennessee, to Robert Taylor and Evelyn Curlin. Harvey Lees larger-than-life personality and infectious smile brightened the lives of those around him. He was loved by all who knew him. After an impressive...

Everett H. Stephenson, Jr.

Everett H. Stephenson, Jr.

December 23, 2023

Everett H. Stephenson, Jr., 76, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, after extended battles with cancer and sclerosis in recent years. He was born on December 14, 1947, in Jackson, TN to Harold and Daisye Stephenson. He obtained a B.S. from U.T. Knoxville, and a M.S. from VA Tech. He worked on a Doctorate there for a year, before returning...

Wayne Allen Wild

Wayne Allen Wild

December 20, 2023

Wayne Allen Wild passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN at the age of 77. He was born on October 10, 1945, in New Jersey. Wayne's dedication to his craft and his unwavering faith made a lasting impact on those around him. After graduating from Union University with a bachelor's degree,...

Lyda Nell Green

Lyda Nell Green

December 19, 2023

Lyda Nell Green was born to Melvin and Nona (Reed) Handley on October 16, 1938 in Livingston, Texas. Her family moved to Freeport, Texas in 1942 where her father was a chemist with Dow Chemical and her mother taught piano lessons. Lyda graduated from Brazosport High School in 1956. In her youth, Lyda played basketball, sang in choir, and played...

Harry Hays Barnes

Harry Hays Barnes

December 18, 2023

Harry Hays Barnes passed away peacefully at West Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee on the morning of December 18, 2023. Harry's departure marked the end of a remarkable journey filled with love, kindness, and dedication. He was born on December 31, 1948, in Jackson, TN, the son of the late Norman and Helen Hays Barnes. Harry enjoyed a...

James Wesley Stanfill

James Wesley Stanfill

December 15, 2023

James Wesley Stanfill, a beloved father, passed away on December 15, 2023, at West Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN. He was born on February 18, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Guy and Rachel Blackwell Stanfill. James lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and friends who cherished him dearly. After graduating from South...

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