Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Bettye Carol Kennon
Jun 5, 2022
Bettye Carol Kennon, passed away on Sunday morning June 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 85. Bettye as born on June 6, 1936, to parents the late Otha Allen and Muriel Dismuke Allen in Jackson, TN. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Larry E. Kennon and a sister...
Patsy J. Griffin
Jun 3, 2022
Patsy Griffin, age 75, of Jackson, TN, passed away in the company of her adoring family on Friday, June 3, 2022. Patsy was born in Alamo, TN on Monday, January 6, 1947, to the late Euthema (Toy) Selph and husband Barton Selph. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert; brothers, Kenneth and Jimmy...
William "Bill" George Nettles
Jun 1, 2022
William George "Bill" Nettles departed from this life on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 68, at home in the company of his family. He was born to the late Joseph Henry and Ellen Clyde (East) Nettles on February 22, 1954. Growing up in Brandon, Mississippi, he graduated from Brandon High School. He attended Mississippi College and went...
David P. Dunn
Jun 1, 2022
David Paul Dunn entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. David was born in Ayer, Massachusetts on December 3, 1970. David was the son of Mr. John Dunn of Jackson, TN and the son of Mrs. Betty Tucker of Moulton, AL. David had a special love for God, music and family and he enjoyed photography of wildlife. David...
James A. Brown
May 26, 2022
James A. Brown died peacefully at his Beech Bluff resident on Thursday, May 26 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 66. He was born on June 16, 1955, in Jackson, TN the son of the late Grady H. and Judith A. Ross Brown. Jim was a self-employed Commercial General Contractor “that just loved to build thing” according...
Audrey Miller Scott
May 26, 2022
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Audrey Miller Scott joined our Lord and other family members waiting for her in Heaven, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was our Family Matriarch who will always be remembered for her Faith, Strength & Love. Audrey was born on July 3, 1935, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Bessie Miller Johnson...
Alicia Beth Marbury
May 22, 2022
Alicia Beth Marbury, age 45, of Jackson, TN entered her eternal reward with her Savior, Jesus on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. Alicia was born on April 20, 1977, in Jackson, TN to David Marbury and Debbie Marbury Brown. She grew up as a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. She was a...
Burruss Nichols
May 13, 2022
Jackson, Tenn. – Burruss Nichols died peacefully after a long illness on May 13, 2022, at the age of 90, leaving a world made better by his loving heart, joyful spirit, practical intelligence, and relentless work ethic. He was born March 13, 1932, to Beulah Robbs and William Ed Nichols in Westover, Tennessee. At a young age, Burruss developed his...
Norman Earl Stroud
May 13, 2022
Earl Stroud entered his heavenly home on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 83. He was born in Madison County, TN on March 9, 1939, the son of the late Paul and Elsie King Stroud. He served his country in the Tennessee Army National Guard and was retired as a self-employed floor installer....
Patricia "Patti" Minnis
May 10, 2022
Patricia “Patti” Blizzard Minnis, age 76, departed this life Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Jackson, TN. Patti was born May 4, 1946, in Orlando, FL to the late Robert and Helen Blizzard. Her family moved to Springfield, TN, where she graduated from Springfield High School and met her late husband, Gary Wayne Minnis. Patti and Wayne moved to Jackson shortly...
Sherry Elaine Rhodes
May 4, 2022
Sherry E. Rhodes, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 67. She was born in Jackson, TN on April 6, 1955, the daughter of the late Otis and Onie Mae Bowman West. Sherry was a talented pianist, sharing her talents with many in the community and church. She also enjoyed singing...
Lynne Fairchild Spragins Dodson
May 2, 2022
Lynne Fairchild Spragins Dodson, age 86, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 2, 2022. She was the daughter of Marguerite White Spragins and Robert Hearn Spragins. Dearest and most kind Lynne was born January 1, 1936, and was raised in Jackson, Tenn. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1954. She attended Vanderbilt University...
Julia Anne Harris
Apr 28, 2022
Julia Anne Harris, known as Anne by most who knew her, age 71, of Jackson, TN passed away at Northbrooke Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, TN on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Anne was born in Jackson, TN on Friday, October 6, 1950, to the late Paul G. Russell and Loretta (Dodds) Russell who survives. Other than her father she...
John Robert "Bob" Storey
Apr 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Robert “Bob” Storey, age 70, who passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Bob will be remembered as a loving father who considered his family as his greatest source of pride and joy, as well as a diligent worker and faithful friend to many. He was also an avid...
George A. Hughes, Jr.
Apr 25, 2022
George A. Hughes, Jr. George A. Hughes, Jr, (also known as Buck) died peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022, at his residence at the age of 73. He was born on August 16, 1948, in Key West, Florida, the son of the late George A. Hughes, Sr. and Eileen Markey Hughes. Buck graduated from the University of Tennessee, Martin and...
Joyce Lee "Petey" Gregory
Apr 23, 2022
Joyce Lee “Petey” Gregory, died peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her Jackson residence. Petey, as she was affectionately known, was born in Milan, TN on January 27, 1928, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Frances Thompson Newman. She was married to William “Bill” Gregory who preceded her in death in 2020. She was a long-time member of...
Dorothy Jean Dugger-Belch
Apr 23, 2022
Dorothy Jean Dugger-Belch, known by many as “Dot,” peacefully transitioned from this life to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born the daughter of the late Diamond and Ola (Stayton) Watlington in Jackson, TN. Other than her parents, Dot was preceded in death by husbands, Jack C. Dugger and Robert E. Belch, and her beloved Shih...
Dr. Walter L. Nelms Sr.
Apr 19, 2022
Dr. Walter L. Nelms, Sr., age 89, died peacefully on April 19, 2022, at his home in Jackson, TN surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis, TN on February 26, 1933, the son of the late Tip Cox Nelms and Eugenia Nabors Nelms. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Nelms was retired...
Carolyn Roshon
Apr 19, 2022
Carolyn Roshon, age 80, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born January 23, 1942 in Franklin, KY to the late Mitchell D. Parker, Sr. and Annie Laurie Powell Parker. She is survived by her children, Shelia Young (Freddy) of Jackson, Tennessee, Rob Roshon (Amanda) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Britt Roshon (Laura)...
William Jerry Laster
Apr 17, 2022
Jerry Laster entered his heavenly home from Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on April 17, 2022, at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family. A native of Crockett County, TN, he was born on February 26, 1936, the son of the late Roy and Ernestine McClaren Laster. He was married to Marcia Willodean Criss Laster, who preceded him in...
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