Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Reba L. David
Nov 12, 2020
Reba L. David, age 88, died on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Northbrooke Healthcare Center in Jackson, TN. Reba was born on August 5, 1932 in Lexington, TN, the daughter of the late John Floyd and Lessie Knowles Garner. She was married to Edward Douglas David who preceded her in death in 2003. She was a graduate of Union University...
William "Bill" M. Malone
Nov 10, 2020
On November 10, 2020, William Marshall (Bill) Malone died peacefully at his home at the age of 72 after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carolyn Malone; their son, Matt and his wife Holly; daughters Maggie and her husband Robby, and Michelle; and their 6 grandchildren, Madison, Dallas, Harrison, Leah, Stella...
Betty Cate Lytton
Nov 9, 2020
Betty Cate Lytton, a lifelong advocate for individuals with disabilities, died peacefully on November 9, 2020 at the age of 96. A memorial service will be held on Sunday November 15 at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1528 Presbyterian Dr., Humboldt, Tennessee, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 precautions, visitation will...
Cleita Faye Johnson
Nov 9, 2020
Cleita Faye Johnson, born January 25, 1932, passed away peacefully at her Jackson, TN residence on November 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Nathan Lynn Johnson, her parents George Hobart and Mary Ruth Hundley Sipes, and six siblings. She is survived by her children, Tony Johnson (Suzi) of Bartlett, TN, Vicky Forsythe (Bill),...
Billy G. Moore
Nov 8, 2020
Billy G. Moore, age 80, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital of Bartlett, TN. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee on September 29, 1940, the son of the late Harry and Frances Sharp Moore. He was self-employed for fifty-two years in construction and land development. He was a volunteer and board member from 2013 thru 2020...
Jerry Lynn Powell
Nov 8, 2020
Jerry L. Powell age 77, died November 8, 2020 in Humboldt, TN after a brief illness. He was born in Memphis, TN the son of Paul and Colleen Smith Powell. Mr. Powell was retired from TDOT as Chief Right of Way Buyer, an Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Humboldt and...
Barbara Ann Arnold
Nov 8, 2020
Barbara Ann Arnold, age 78, died on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Sheffield, AL on August 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Alta Smith Osborn. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Jerry Arnold. Barbara worked in banking earlier in her career, later becoming a...
Dwight Herman Morisch
Nov 5, 2020
Dwight H. Morisch age 84, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Albion, NE the son of Willis and Irma Clason Morisch. He was retired as a diesel mechanic and loved fishing, reading, working crossword puzzles, and especially watching his favorite game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Dwight was a life long member...
Roselyn Watt Leslie
Nov 3, 2020
Roselyn Watt Leslie, age 85, died peacefully on November 3, 2020 at Carriage Court in Memphis, TN. She was born in Medina, TN on November 3, 1935, the daughter of the late Damon and Fannie Sue Coleman Watt. She was married to James D. Leslie who preceded her in death. Mrs. Leslie was employed with the Jackson Clinic in the...
Fred "Sonny" Foster Hawkins
Nov 2, 2020
Fred “Sonny” Foster Hawkins passed away on November 2, 2020 in Jackson, TN at the age of 80. Sonny was born on August 24, 1940 in Elizabethtown, KY to Fred and Bernice B. Hawkins. He received his bachelor’s degree from Union University, where he was a record-breaking basketball player and his master’s degree from Memphis State. He was a member...
Brian E. Murphy Sr
Nov 2, 2020
Brian E. Murphy Sr. age 62, died Monday November 2, 2020, in Henderson, TN after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Union City, TN the son of Dr. Billy and Nancy Harris Murphy. He was retired as an HVAC Technician, as well as an accomplished piano and guitar player, and song writer. He is survived by four...
Baby Brielle
Nov 1, 2020
Baby Brielle Lardizabal was born on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital, the daughter of Isabel and Neil Lardizabal. She weighed 2 pounds and 3 ounces and was 11 inches long. Brielle was born premature with Limb Body Wall Complex. She brought much joy to her family during their short time together, as Brielle was held, kissed, loved,...
Melba Collins Lester
Oct 31, 2020
Melba Collins Lester, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Maplewood Healthcare of Jackson. She was born on May 6, 1934, the daughter of the late James and Ruby Sanders Morris. She was formerly employed by Canteen Vending of Jackson as a vending attendant. Melba enjoyed playing cards, sewing, swimming, as well as cooking and caring for...
William "Bill" E. Hopkins
Oct 31, 2020
William “Bill” E. Hopkins, age 82, died October 31, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born July 22, 1938 in Covington, Tennessee the son of the late Ernest and Marie Thomas Hopkins. Bill attended Union University and received his master’s degree from Memphis State University. He was a true believer in supporting and mentoring high schoolers on the...
Josephine S. Connolly
Oct 29, 2020
Josephine S. Connolly, age 96, died on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1924, in Indianola, MS, the daughter of the late Eugene and Maria Romognoli Servadio. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She was married to John Thomas Connolly, who preceded her in death in 1997. Josephine is...
Ricky Lynn Jordan
Oct 29, 2020
Ricky Lynn Jordan, age 64, died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on October 29, 2020. He was born on December 3, 1955, the son of William Paul and Hazel Nance Jordan. He loved taking trips, his motorcycle rides, and was an avid animal lover. He attended Camden Central High School. Ricky is survived by his wife Melissa Cobb Jordan; son...
Patricia Loraine Smith
Oct 27, 2020
Patricia Loraine Smith, age 53, died at her residence in Jackson, Tennessee on October 27, 2020. She was born the daughter of Clyde and Ada Katherine Whitmore on July 25, 1967. She attended Beech Bluff School and graduated from Southside High School. Making others happy and loving her grandbabies meant the most to Patricia. She was a model mom, pastor’s...
Lora Lee Tucker
Oct 27, 2020
Lora Hail Tucker age 96, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Jackson, TN after a long illness. She was born in Greenfield, MO the daughter of William and Jamima Dalton Hail. She was a homemaker for most of her life and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she had taught the Ladies Class. Lora loved the bible and...
Curtis Neal King
Oct 21, 2020
Curtis Neal King peacefully passed away to be with his savior on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 87. Born in Mercer, TN, Mr. King was the son of the late William Neal and Vashti Gertrude King. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951 where he served in the Korean War. One of eight children, Mr. King...
Larry G. Marlin
Oct 21, 2020
Larry G. Marlin, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home after a brief illness. He was born on July 4, 1943 in Shelby County, Indiana, the son of Arnold and Rita Woods Marlin. Larry was a retired chemist and enjoyed all sports especially NASCAR Racing and Indiana Basketball. His hobby was working in the yard...
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