Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
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...
John Armstrong Laughinghouse Jr.
Apr 14, 2022
John Armstrong Laughinghouse, Jr., age 89, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 14 ,2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. John was born on Thursday, June 2, 1932, in Vanceboro, NC to the late John Armstrong, Sr. and Margaret (Wayne) Laughinghouse. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his life partner, Carol and their son, Michael Laughinghouse. As...
Parnell Landers
Apr 13, 2022
Parnell Landers entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the age of 89. A life-long resident of Madison County, TN, he was born on January 26, 1933, the son of the late Thomas Jackson and Molly Harris Landers. Parnell loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar up until the last few years. His family was his passion,...
Janice Ann (Perry) Baldwin
Apr 11, 2022
Janice Ann (Perry) Baldwin was born in Houston, Texas on February 26, 1942. Her parents Lewis Lee Perry and Ida Wilma (Gates) Perry and her brother, Richard Lee Perry preceded her in death. Because her ancestral family was one of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old Three Hundred” who settled the territory on the Brazos River that would later become the Republic...
Alexandra Marie Harris
Apr 11, 2022
Alexandra Marie Harris, known best as Alex, age 28, of Jackson, entered her heavenly home on Monday, April 11, 2022. Alex was born in Caribou, Maine on Tuesday, December 21, 1993. A cherished daughter to Dr. Joe Mark and Susan Harris, Alex brought joy to everyone’s life with her loving spirit. She attended high school at Jackson Preparatory School in...
Helen Grace Nichols Bryant
Apr 11, 2022
Helen Grace Nichols Bryant entered her heavenly home Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by her family at the age of 98. She was born in Haywood County, TN on April 27, 1923, daughter of the late Scott and Mary Ann Moore Nichols. On July 8, 1945, she married the late George W. Bryant. Helen joined Northside Methodist Church in 1968...
Judy Nicks
Apr 10, 2022
Judy Nicks, 75, of Jackson, TN passed away April 10, 2022. She was always thankful for the many people in the Caswell County area, North Carolina, and Tennessee who supported and encouraged her along the way. She is survived by daughter, Ashley Fitch Blair and her husband, Chris Blair, and two grandchildren Madeline Blair and Seth Blair, all of Jackson,...
Jane Preslar
Apr 7, 2022
Jane Preslar entered her heavenly home on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born in Henderson, TN, the daughter of the late Luther Mitchell and Della Norwood White. She was married to the late William Preslar, who preceded her in death in 2002. Jane attended Freed-Hardeman University and was a graduate of West Tennessee Business...
Emogene Frazer Lockhart
Apr 4, 2022
Emogene Frazer Lockhart, age 98, of Jackson, TN passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Emogene was born September 2, 1923 in Yazoo City, MS to the late Thomas Ural and Mary Lyle Frazer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew “Jake” Lockhart; five brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by...
William "Bill" John Ashley
Apr 4, 2022
William “Bill” John Ashley, of Lexington, TN, a hardworking, humble, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend, entered into eternal life on April 4, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family, at the age of 73. Bill was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday, December 30, 1948, son of the late Lowell Laverne and Virginia Marshall Ashley....
Howard D. Yates
Apr 3, 2022
Howard D. Yates, age 84, of Jackson, TN, passed away on April 3, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born January 25, 1938, in Camden, TN, to the late Denton Yates and Opal Howell Yates. He was married to Marie Melton Yates, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Bethel College and...
Onus Ray King
Apr 2, 2022
Onus Ray King of Jackson TN, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 86. Onus was born on May 24, 1935, to G. Colby and Delana King in Bemis, TN. After Onus graduated from J.B. Young High School in 1953, he joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1953 to 1958. He attended the Central...
Mary Gene Pearson
Mar 29, 2022
Mary Gene Pearson, 90, daughter of the late Annie Elizabeth Coleraine and Louis Marie Coleraine, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mrs. Pearson was the beloved wife of the late Robert Dudley “Buddy” Pearson and the mother of nine children: Ann Marie Wranovix (Frank), Barbara Bowen, Cathy Carroll (Mark), Donna Stevens (Bill), Bob Pearson (Marilyn), Beth...
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