Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
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...
Pablino "Pablo" Camacho Castanon
Sep 27, 2021
Pablino “Pablo” Camacho Castanon, age 43, of Jackson, TN passed away at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on Monday, September 27, 2021. Pablo was born in Mexico on Monday, January 2, 1978 to Consuelo Castanon and Manuel Camacho. At fifteen years old, he moved to the United States with his family. He was a self-employed brick mason for many years. Pablo...
Sally Tumbaga Carter
Sep 27, 2021
Sally Tumbaga Carter, age 87, of Jackson, TN, passed away at her residence in Jackson on Monday, September 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born in Honolulu, HI, on October 9, 1933, to the late Dionicio L. Tumbaga and Nellie Edadez. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Ronald...
Ruby Carolon Murphy
Sep 25, 2021
Ruby C. Murphy, age 66, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital after a brief illness. She was born the daughter of James and Lura Waldington Clark in Milan, TN. She was retired as a nurse for the Jackson-Madison County Health Department. Ruby loved to cook, watching westerns, television shows like Columbo and Perry Mason, shopping, music, and...
Jennie Sue Doss
Sep 25, 2021
Jennie Sue Doss, age 89, of Jackson, TN, passed away at her residence in Jackson on Saturday, September 25, 2021, surrounded by her adoring family. Jennie was born in Holland, MO, on August 15, 1932, to the late Joe and Mary (Joyce) Prichard. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Russell Doss,...
Robert Monte Snider
Sep 24, 2021
R. Monte Snider, age 82, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, TN the eldest son, of R. Huley and Jane Howell Snider. He attended city schools and graduated from Jackson High in the infamous class of 1957. After graduation Mr. Snider started working at Piggly Wiggly Manufacturing. By his studies and hard work,...
Melissa Ann Cox Lindsay
Sep 24, 2021
Melissa Ann Cox Lindsay of Memphis, TN died unexpectedly Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born in Memphis, TN on December 14, 1959 to Winnie Rials and Jere L. Cox. Melissa graduated from Briarcrest High School and attended Ole Miss. Professionally, she worked and excelled in the hotel and property management business for many years. Melissa is survived by her...
Glenda Leona Ross
Sep 20, 2021
Glenda Leona Ross was a loving wife, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and most recently, a great-grandmother. She left this world on September 20, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born to George and Iris Mae Lewis on December 10, 1945. After graduating high school, Glenda took off for adventure joining the U.S. Army where she met her husband,...
Mark Anthony Webb
Sep 19, 2021
Mark A. Webb, age 48, of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, James Webb. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Jones; wife of 18 years, Amanda Webb; children, Hailey Webb, Holly Mitchell (Chris), Josie Gillespie, Tyler Webb; sisters, Shelia Pass, Casey Hoffman, Tabitha Kirkpatrick; brothers, Earl Webb,...
Willard Ray Stegall
Sep 16, 2021
Willard Ray Stegall, age 85, peacefully passed away in the comforts and company of his adoring family on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Willard Ray Stegall was born on Tuesday, October 1, 1935, to William H. and Lucy (Hale) Stegall, one of 6 children. Other than his parents, Willard is preceded in death by his brother, William H. Stegall, Jr. Willard...
Jerry Franklin Poteete
Sep 16, 2021
Jerry F. Poteete, age 83, died peacefully on September 16, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Jackson, Madison, Co., on February 12, 1938, the son of the late Clarence Hilton and Maggie D. Owens Poteete. He served his country in the United States Army and the TN Army National Guard. He was married to Jo Poteete...
James (Jim) W. Matterson
Sep 15, 2021
James (Jim) W. Matterson, age 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Skaneateles, NY on December 22, 1936, the son of the late Curtiss D. and Elizabeth L Matterson. Jim and his family moved to Jackson, TN in 1978 to work at the former Rockwell International plant and...
Thomas Franklin Hay
Sep 15, 2021
Tom F. Hay, age 77, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A native of Trenton, TN, he was born on November 17, 1943, the son of the late Homer and Mildred Kilzer Hay. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin as the first music education graduate. Tom’s career spanned a variety...
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