Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Martha Harris Clarke
Jan 27, 2025
Martha Harris Clarke
April 2, 1927 — January 27, 2025
Martha Clarke, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN after an extended illness.
Martha, born on April 2, 1927, in Weakley County, TN, was the daughter of the late Dan Irvin Harris and Julia Mae Ledbetter Harris. She was preceded in death...
Russell Thomas Childress
Jan 24, 2025
Russell Thomas Childress, a loving family man and member of this community, was born on March 16, 1942, in Tinsman, Arkansas. He peacefully departed this life on January 24, 2025, in Humboldt, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.
Throughout his life, Russell pursued many different careers, always embracing new opportunities with a spirit of adventure. Among his...
Martha Little Thomas
Jan 23, 2025
Martha was born on October 28, 1934 in Henderson, TN. She was the daughter of the late Ezra Little and Hattie Jones Little. She grew up in the Mifflin Community and graduated at Chester County High School. After her graduation Martha got a job at a bank in Memphis, TN where her Uncle and Aunt, Homer and Molene Jones lived....
Don Bosten
Jan 21, 2025
Donald Robert Bosten, a beloved husband, esteemed mechanical engineer, and cherished member of the community, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 82. Born on February 26, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, Don’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering dedication to both his profession and his community.
Although born in Brooklyn, Don was...
Don Holmes
Jan 20, 2025
Don Holmes, age 76, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home in Jackson, TN, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on November 15, 1948, in Martin, TN to the late Ernest and Overne Higgs Holmes.
Don received his associate degree from West Tennessee Business College, establishing the foundation for a successful career as...
Gracie Pearl Neal Vernon Smith
Jan 19, 2025
Gracie Pearl Neal Vernon Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence in Jackson, Tennessee, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born on January 7, 1941, in Hayti, Missouri, Gracie led a life characterized by her unwavering faith, commitment to family, and her self-employment in marketing.
Gracie was a diligent graduate of West Tennessee Business College and went on to build...
Walter Clyde Hammer
Jan 18, 2025
Walter Clyde Hammer, affectionately known as Wally, was born on February 15, 1950, in Milan, Tennessee. He departed this life on January 18, 2025, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and dedication.
Wally was a proud graduate of Atwood High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Union University, where he was an active...
Martha Ann King Ferguson
Jan 18, 2025
Martha Ann Ferguson, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Jackson, TN. Martha Ann was born August 29th, 1949, in Jackson, TN, to the late Margaret Petty King and James Andrew “Buddy” King and spent her whole life in Jackson.
A 1967 graduate of Beech Bluff Hight School, Martha Ann’s first job was working at Bill Hollands’s Bandbox...
Andrea Patrick McCadams
Jan 17, 2025
Andrea McCadams, 74, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away January 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born January 14, 1951, she was the beloved daughter of John and Louise Patrick and sister to Robert Patrick and Janice Clifford, all of whom preceded her in death.
Andrea married the love of her life, John, in 1972, and they shared 52 wonderful years together.
She...
Wilbur Davis Bailey
Jan 14, 2025
Wilbur Davis Bailey, age 89, of Malesus, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with his family at his side.
Wilbur was born on August 18, 1935, in Jackson TN to the late Wilbur Herbert Bailey and Hattie Pearl Herron Bailey. During his childhood years, he lived in Mercer, TN. He graduated from Mercer High School in 1953. He...
Paul Henry Biscontine
Jan 12, 2025
Paul Henry Biscontine, age 91, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Christian Care Center of Medina, with his beloved daughter and friends by his side. He was born during the Great Depression on July 15, 1933, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Henry and Anne Peters Biscontine. He lived a life rich in hard...
Melba Joy Morisch
Jan 10, 2025
Melba Joy Morisch, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 84. Born on August 3, 1940, in Brownsville, Tennessee, Joy radiated warmth and kindness throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Joy dedicated her life to her family as a devoted...
Emily Mitchell Crabtree
Jan 9, 2025
Emily Mitchell Crabtree passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Emily was born on Thursday, October 29, 1942, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Clarence and Janey Mitchell.
Approximately forty years of her life were dedicated to the field of education at Malesus Elementary, South Side Jr and Sr High, Pope Elementary, and Jackson...
Robert Cayce Williams
Jan 8, 2025
Robert Cayce Williams, a cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, in Jackson, TN. He left behind a legacy of love and dedication to his country and his family.
Robert served in the Army Reserves, a chapter of his life that he valued deeply and felt was a significant part of who he was. His military service...
Bobbye Jean Berryman Bradley
Jan 8, 2025
Ms. Bobbye Jean Berryman Bradley (89) of Jackson TN passed away on January 8, 2025 at AHC Northbrook in Jackson TN.
Bobbye was born and raised in Lawrence County Alabama. She lived the majority of her adult life in the Shoals area, but spent time in MI, OK, KY, SD, TX and her final years in Henderson, TN.
She graduated from Florence...
Holly Beth Newman Johnson
Jan 8, 2025
Holly Beth Newman Johnson, age 57, of Jackson, TN, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence. Born on February 14, 1967, she lived a life filled with vibrancy and love, touching the hearts of many along the way.
Holly was dedicated to her career, serving as the Nursery Coordinator for Northside Church and as...
Ernestine Stegall Day
Jan 7, 2025
Ernestine Stegall Day, age 91, passed away January 7, 2025 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.
Ernestine was born in Jackson, TN, to the late Luther Herman and Katie Bell Stegall on July 24, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Northside High School and attended West TN Business College.
Ernestine married Dicky Day on August 10, 1952. She was...
Edna Juanita Dye Higgs
Jan 6, 2025
Edna Juanita Dye Higgs, 91, passed away on January 6, 2025, at Wellington Manor in Jackson, TN. Juanita was born on February 5, 1933, to the late Edgar Allen (E.A.) Dye and Lois House Dye.
She spent many years working as a nurse, serving people and her community diligently with care, skill, and kindness before her retirement. Juanita was a graduate...
Charles E. Nolen III
Jan 6, 2025
Charles E. Nolen III, age 87, of Jackson, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 12, 1937, in Jackson, he lived a life rich in service, dedication, and love.
Charles had a distinguished career as an Engineer's Mate with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for forty-seven years, where...
Barbara Herriman
Jan 3, 2025
Barbara Herriman of Memphis, Tennessee died January 3, 2025. Age 85. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio August 16, 1939 to Sylvester and Helen (Wrubleski) Lazuka. Barbara graduated from Alleghany College, Meadville, PA and received her MA from the University of Florida. She was a dedicated elementary teacher and taught in Ohio, Maryland and Tennessee. Together with her husband Tom,...
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