Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Emma Jean Castellaw Kirby
Jan 7, 2024
Emma Jean Castellaw Kirby, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on January 7, 2024, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.
Born on March 10, 1929, in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of the late Issac Edward and Wennie White Castellaw. Jean led a remarkable life filled with kindness and joy.Jean was a dedicated wife and mother. ...
Dorothy "Dot" Hooker
Jan 6, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" HookerDorothy "Dot" Hooker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 94 at Christian Care Center in Medina, TN.
She was born on November 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Arthur Dratin Jasper and Ora Louise Bell Strickland.Dot had a fulfilling career serving in various...
Bonita Colston Stephens
Jan 5, 2024
Bonita Colston Stephens, beloved wife, and mother, passed away on January 5, 2024, at her residence with her loving husband by her side, at the age of 63.
She was born on June 3, 1960, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late Grady and Bettie Colston. She grew up in Holly Springs, MS.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in...
Lois Y. Chlarson
Jan 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...
Daniel O. Dunagan
Jan 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...
Grant Hill
Jan 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...
Mary Ann Carpenter Greer
Jan 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...
John Lee Oliver, Jr
Jan 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...
James Milton Love
Jan 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. His...
Dr. Stephen C. Goodwin
Dec 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...
Martha Johnston Brewer
Dec 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 for...
Lana P. Wingo
Dec 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 Master’s of Education from the University of Tennessee Martin as well as 40...
Virginia "Jenny" Anderson
Dec 28, 2023
Virginia "Jenny" AndersonVirginia "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 around...
Eula Mae Chattin
Dec 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
Dec 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 school’s first football team. In 1952, he married Omega...
Harold Davis
Dec 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
Dec 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 him...
Everett H. Stephenson, Jr.
Dec 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...
Harvey Lee Curlin
Dec 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 Lee’s larger-than-life personality and infectious smile brightened the lives of those around him. He was loved by all who knew him.
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Wayne Allen Wild
Dec 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,...
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