Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Jackson, TN
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Sara Jacqueline Ellis
December 15, 2023
Sara Jacqueline "Jackie" Terry Ellis departed this life on December 15, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1939, in Alamo, TN to the late James Buchanan Terry and Locie Mai Wright Terry. Sara lived a life dedicated to service and brought joy to all who knew her. Sara started her professional journey working as a phone operator and ended...
Philip David Jett
December 14, 2023
"A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you were born." (Ecclesiastes 7:1) It is with deep sadness, yet overwhelming gratitude that we share with you the passing of Philip Jett on December 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Jackson, MI on July 13,...
Cecil Robinson
December 12, 2023
Rev. Cecil Robinson entered his heavenly home on December 12, 2023, in Shelbyville, TN surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Cecil Robinson was born May 18, 1937, in Hardy, Arkansas, to Herbert Robinson and Rhoda Martin Robinson. He was united in marriage to Joy Whipple Robinson, on June 11, 1959. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. Rev. Robinson loved God...
Clarence Richard "Ricky" King
December 9, 2023
Clarence Richard "Ricky" King, known for his dedicated career and love for billiards, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born on July 31, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Charles and Carrie Yaden King. Ricky's professional life was marked by a thirty-year tenure at Turner Dairies. His commitment and hard work served...
Sue Stegall
December 9, 2023
Sue Stegall, a beloved mother and grandmother, has left behind a legacy of love and devotion. Born on October 5, 1940, in Ridgely, TN, Sue lived a life that touched the hearts of many. She departed this life peacefully on December 9, 2023, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout her journey on this earth, Sue exuded grace, strength,...
Trey Adams
December 8, 2023
Trey Adams, loving husband and father, departed this life at the age of 54 in Jackson, TN. He passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Trey was born on March 2, 1969, in Dallas, TX. He was later adopted by his parents, Peggi and Tracy Homer Adams, II. Throughout his career at Southeast Connections, Trey dedicated himself...
Richard Henry Firestine
December 4, 2023
Richard Henry Firestine, known to many as "Dick", passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 85 in Jackson, Tennessee. Dick was born on November 12, 1938, in Richland, Pennsylvania the son of the late Nelson and Mildred Mengel Firestine. His journey began when he joined the United States Marine Corps after high school working as an Electronic...
Carol Ann Carrington
December 4, 2023
Carol Ann Carrington, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General 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 property management and...
Keith Douglas Cowden
December 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, where...
William Owen Smith, Jr.
December 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 Owen Smith Sr. and Emma Christine Burruss Smith....
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