Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Iris P. Emery
Sep 12, 2020
Iris P. Emery, age 86, passed away peacefully after a long battle with lymphoma on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born July 30, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Roy Francis and Carole Williams Emery. Iris was married to William (Bill) R. Emery for 47 years, until his death in January 2011. Due to Bill’s career as a...
Billy Jack Sharpe Sr.
Sep 12, 2020
Billy J. Sharpe, age 87, died on Saturday, September 12, 2020 after a long illness in Jackson, TN. He was born in Savannah, TN the son of R.D. and Ruby Mae Tanner Sharpe. He was retired as a machinist with Consolidated Aluminum and enjoyed leather working, computer repair, and most importantly, cherished his granddaughters. Bill and his late wife were...
Claire Walker Smith
Sep 12, 2020
Claire Marie Walker-Smith, born May 21, 1956, died in her home in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 12, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born in Jackson, TN, and graduated from Jackson Central Merry High School. She moved to Toney, Alabama, after she met and married Hoyt Michael Smith in 1977. There they owned and operated Smith Furniture Refinishing...
Robert Glenn Striplin
Sep 10, 2020
Robert Glenn Striplin, age 58, formerly of Taylorville, Illinois, died suddenly on September 10, 2020 at his home in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born in Carlinville, IL to Harry and Veda Brackett Striplin and graduated in 1979 from Carlinville High School in Carlinville, IL. Bob spent his career in the sheet metal industry, working at Macon Metals, Illini Metals, Automated...
Wayne A. Timby
Sep 8, 2020
Wayne Alfred Timby, age 92, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at home in Jackson, Tennessee. He was born in Kenmore, New York, on March 10, 1928, the son of the late William and Maude Nicholson Timby. Wayne proudly served in the U.S. Army, and retired as manager-engineer at Spinco Metal Products in Brownsville, TN. Wayne was preceded in death...
Don Stephenson
Sep 8, 2020
Don Stephenson, loving husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the age of 93. Born in Dublin, KY, on February 23, 1927, Stephenson graduated from Wingo High School in Wingo, KY, and attended Murray State College before enlisting in the United States Army. In 1961, he came to Jackson, TN with his former wife, Laverne, and...
Hazel Walker Lifsey
Sep 7, 2020
Hazel Walker Lifsey died peacefully at home Monday, September 7, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee. She was 101 years old, born on June 11, 1919, the daughter of Dentis L. Walker Sr. and Rubye Harris Walker. She graduated from Jackson High School and West Tennessee Business College. Hazel lived in Memphis, Tennessee and then Louisville, Kentucky, where she was a member...
Johnnie W. Phillips
Sep 7, 2020
John Phillips, age 68, went to heavenly home on Monday, September 7, 2020 while in the arms of his wife. John was born in Inglewood, CA to the late Ray and Fannie Burns Phillips. He was in the trucking industry for 27 years having been an Owner Operator with both North American and United Van Lines. He also founded and...
Alan Wilson Graves
Sep 4, 2020
Alan Wilson Graves (Will), of Jackson, died Friday September 4, 2020 at Jackson-Madison General Hospital from pulmonary embolus. He was born September 25, 1977 and would have been 43 years old on his birthday. Will graduated from North Side High School in 1993 and voted “Class Clown” by his peers. He later married and had 2 children. Will had a...
Joann Walker
Sep 3, 2020
JoAnn Bowen Walker, age 83, died Thursday, September 03, 2020 in Jackson, Tennessee after a brief illness, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home. She was born March 7, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of John “Ned” and Leona White Bowen. JoAnn was a 1956 graduate of Hereford High School (Maryland), worked as a secretary for Bendix and then...
Jerry Thomas Patterson
Sep 2, 2020
Jerry Thomas Patterson, age 81, of Jackson, died Wednesday, September 2 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 7, 1938 in Finger, Tennessee, to the late Colonel and Bernice Grimes Patterson. He was married to Betty Gilbreath Patterson for 22 years. Jerry started his career at Frost National Bank in San Antonio, Texas. After moving...
James Larry Stewart
Aug 29, 2020
James Larry Stewart, age 81, an All-State, All-American, and All-Southern football player, called by many as the fastest running back in Tennessee, scored his final touchdown on Friday, August 29, 2020. He passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, Tennessee. Larry was born in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of the late Dr. Jonas L. and Emma Lee Stewart of...
Beverly Sue Elam Foropoulos
Aug 28, 2020
Beverly Sue Elam Foropoulos, loving wife, mom, and grandmother, passed away Friday, August 28 in her home at the age of 65, still a “spring chicken.” She entered heaven ahead of her husband of 46 years, Wayne Foropoulos; her four children, Waverly (Dr. David) Munday, Melody (Dr. Corey) Cain, Zachary (Anna) Foropoulos, and Natiley Foropoulos; eleven grandchildren, Titan, Josie, Koen,...
Jackie Staley
Aug 26, 2020
Jackie R. Staley, age 69, died August 26, 2020 in Jackson, TN after a long illness. He was born the son of Lonas and Maggie Willis Staley in Burkesville, KY. He was a professional driver for many years and worked for Save A Lot Stores. He enjoyed repairing automobiles, bowling, traveling with his wife, and most importantly, he cherished his...
Terry David Boyle
Aug 26, 2020
Terry David Boyle, age 64, died August 26, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born January 13, 1956 in Guelph, Ontario Canada, the son of the late Edward Louis Baker and Norma Jean Hutchinson. His career was as a registered nurse. Terry was an avid fisherman, loved crawfish boils, music, and especially hockey. Terry is survived by his...
Mary Jane Holt
Aug 24, 2020
Mary Jane Holt, 92, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at Northebrooke Healthcare. She was born in Rutherford, TN June 5, 1928 the daughter of the late Persie Walker and Fannie Jane Cavitt. She was a longtime resident of Milan, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband Einer Holt, two children Martin Holt and Maria Ledbetter. SERVICES: Funeral services...
Kathy Novella White Travers
Aug 21, 2020
Kathy Novella White Travers died from a long illness on August 21st, at her home. She was born the daughter of Charles and Zilla White in the Oakfield community and lived her entire life in Madison County. She received her education at Oakfield Elementary School and North Side High School, and after high school graduation attended the Jackson Area State...
Danny Joe Phillips
Aug 20, 2020
Danny J. Phillips, age 79, died at his residence in Beech Bluff, TN after a short illness. He was born in Madison County the son of Homer and Ruby Wright Phillips. He was retired as a professional driver contracting with Fed Ex, had served in law enforcement for 14 years, enjoyed crappie fishing, carpenter work, farming, loved to travel to...
Robert L Taylor
Aug 17, 2020
Robert L. Taylor, age 69, died on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Robert was born in Parsons, TN on September 2, 1951, the son of the late Ennis and Pearlie Mae Fowler Taylor. He was employed in the construction industry with Professional Siding and Gutter Company. He is survived by his son, Jason Taylor...
Thelma Jean Vails
Aug 17, 2020
Thelma Jean Vails, age 77, died Monday, August 17, 2020 in Winona, MN after a brief illness. She was born in Madison County, TN the daughter of Edward and Willie Sue Graves Havner. She was retired as a production worker with Johnson Controls. She was an avid reader and read many books over her lifetime. Thelma is survived by her...
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