Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Patricia Ann Schneider
Nov 3, 2021
Patricia Ann Schneider, age 75, of Jackson, TN passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Patricia was born in Jackson, TN on Sunday, November 3, 1946 to the late James and Juanita (Cooksey) Chumley. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Elton Schneider and sister, Yveonne Miller. Patricia married Roger Roy Schneider,...
Emma Jean Crossett
Nov 3, 2021
Emma Jean Crossett, age 88, of Jackson, TN, passed away at West TN Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Jean was born in Parkin, AK on Thursday, September 7, 1933, to the late Denzell Harris and Margaret (Roberts) Jones. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald who passed away March...
Jerry Lee Morgan
Nov 3, 2021
Mr. Jerry Lee Morgan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed from this life and entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in the comfort of his home and the love of his adoring family at the age of 75. Born the son of the late Odis and Helen (Leslie) Morgan, on Monday, May 21, 1946, Jerry was one...
Robert Dennis Murley
Oct 29, 2021
Robert D. Murley, Age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Gibson, TN. He was born the son of Robert and Nina Wallace Murley in Baldwyn, MS. Robert was retired from Arrow Glass as a Plant Supervisor, He served in WW2 and is an Army Veteran, enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and was an active...
Robert Lynn “Bobby” Carroll
Oct 28, 2021
Robert Lynn “Bobby” Carroll, age 69, entered his heavenly home on October 28, 2021, at his Lavinia, TN residence. Bobby was born in Jackson, TN on February 9, 1952, the son of the late T.R. and Frances Odell Carroll. He was a 1970 graduate of Southside High School and maintained close friendships with many of his classmates throughout his life....
Francis Estelle Phillips
Oct 27, 2021
Francis E. Phillips, age 71, died Tuesday, October 27, 2021 at her residence in Cedar Grove, TN. She was born the daughter of Oscar and Aggie Stone Frost in Jackson, TN. She was retired as Property Records Clerk for the City of Jackson-Madison County, TN. She enjoyed yard sales, travel, and car shows. Francis and her late husband, John, had...
Helen Ugine Latham Hurst
Oct 27, 2021
Helen Ugine Latham Hurst, age 88, died peacefully at AHC Northbrooke Healthcare of Jackson, TN. A native of Chester County, TN, she was born on November 29. 1932, the daughter of the late Burl and Virgie Stewart Latham. Helen was a Licensed Practical Nurse retiring from St. Francis Hospital of Memphis. She was a former member of Campbell Street Church...
Joseph Daniel Garrett
Oct 23, 2021
Joseph Daniel Garrett, Sr. 92, formerly of Clarksville, TN awoke in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2021. He bravely endured a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, yet in keeping with his character, carried on, staying active and involved with his church, family and friends. God blessed Joseph with 68 years of marriage to his...
Ltc (R) Usaf Robert Louis Brand
Oct 23, 2021
LTC (R) USAF Robert L. Brand, age 99, died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a brief illness. A native of New York City, NY, Lt. Colonel Brand was born on July 7, 1922, the son of Edmund and Julia Vigh Brand. He married Vivian Chamberlain Brand who preceded him in death in 2001. He was the recipient of numerous...
Betty Carla Jacobs
Oct 20, 2021
Betty Carla Jacobs, age 70, peacefully transitioned from this life to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born the daughter of the late Rev. J.G. and Betty (Rogers) Wise on Thursday, August 16, 1951, in Jackson, TN. Other than her parents, Carla is preceded in death by her beloved son-in-law, Troy...
Brown G Freeman
Oct 18, 2021
Brown Freeman, age 93, passed away October 18, 2021. He was born in Centerville, TN on July 23, 1928. He was the son of the late Samuel Waymer Freeman and Gertrude Ava Milan Freeman. He was a member of Old Hickory Church of Christ. He worked at Genesco in Nashville for 45 years as a pattern engineer. In his retirement...
Darful Henry Thomason Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Darful Henry Thomason, Jr. was born on Saturday, November 19,1938, and gained his heavenly home on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born in Bemis, TN on South Missouri Street in the first house behind Bemis Cotton Mill, one of three children to the late Darful, Sr. and Mildred (Winston) Thomason. Other than his parents,...
Mary M. Buck
Oct 7, 2021
Mary M. Buck, age 93, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Henderson County, TN on August 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Johnny Roy and Carrie Isabell Fowler Thomas. Mary was an avid outdoor person who enjoyed caring for and watching her hummingbirds. She worked hard to produce beautiful flower and...
Ruthie Dean Bunch
Oct 6, 2021
Ruthie Dean Bunch, age 58, of Jackson, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruthie was born in Tiptonville, TN on Wednesday, June 12, 1963, to the late Guy Whitt and Mary (Hipps) Whitt. Other than her father she is preceded in death by her beloved brother, Paul Whitt....
Elizabeth Ann Kirby
Oct 6, 2021
Ann Kirby, age 95, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Humboldt, TN the daughter of the late Edgar Charles and Anna Woodard Barnett. She was married to James F. Kirby who preceded her in death on February 12, 2007. She and her husband owned and operated Kirby Builders for many years....
R. D. "Bill" Pipkin
Oct 5, 2021
R. D. “Bill” Pipkin, age 83, died peacefully on October 5,2021 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Bill was born in Jackson-Madison County on December 8, 1937, the son of the late J. B and Maurine Doss Pipkin. In his early years Bill loved flying airplanes and showing antique trucks and in his later years he loved working in his shop,...
David N. Carter Jr
Oct 4, 2021
David Nathaniel Carter, Jr., age 68, died October 4, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on August 17, 1953, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late David Carter, Sr. and Sara Maitland Carter. David was retired and had lived in the Beech Bluff Community for more than 30 years. He spent his last several...
Richard L. (R.L.) Woodard
Oct 4, 2021
Richard L. (R.L.) Woodard, age 87, went home to be with Christ, His Savior on Monday, October 4, 2021. A celebration of his life memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors, with Rev. Bill Espy officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery, Jackson, TN. The family will...
Gertrude Sullivan Driver
Oct 3, 2021
Gertrude Sullivan Driver passed away on October 3rd, 2021. She was born in Duck Hill, MS on January 8th, 1937, the daughter of the late Richard and Annie Sue Sullivan. She graduated from Binford High School in 1955 where she was a member of the choir, track team and basketball team. After graduation she entered Memphis State and Baptist Memorial...
Kathie Jean Dehn
Oct 1, 2021
Kathie Jean Dehn, age 77, devoted wife and mother, peacefully transitioned from this life to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 1, 2021, in the comfort of her daughter and son-in-law’s home, Mark and Kelley McCullar. She was born the daughter of the late William Loyal and Edith Imogene (Cowart) Tubb on Sunday, October 31, 1943, in Jackson, MS. Kathie...

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