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Clifton Darrell Bellamy

Clifton Darrell Bellamy

June 19, 2020

Clifton D. Bellamy transitioned from his earthly home in Jackson, TN on Friday June 19, 2020 with his beloved wife by his side. He was not a perfect man, but for anyone who knew him, they knew he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He definitely had his trials in life, but he chose...

Norma Smith

Norma Smith

June 11, 2020

Norma Haynes Smith 10/27/1925-6/11/2020 Norma entered into Heavens gates on Thursday June 11, 2020 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Grace Lomax, three sisters Jewel, Joan and June, and spouses Ruben Haynes (1965) and Lloyd Smith (1975). Norma retired from the State of Tennessee in 2008 at the age of 82....

John E. Yarbrough

John E. Yarbrough

June 11, 2020

John E. Yarbrough, age 69, peacefully passed from this earthly life to his heavenly home on June 11, 2020 at his Jackson residence. John was born in Jackson, TN on October 2, 1950, the son of the late Herron and Lurlyne Meeks Yarbrough. Johns passion was his career and those that he was associated with as Director of Physical Medicine...

Brady Adam Teague

Brady Adam Teague

June 11, 2020

On Thursday, June 11, 2020, Brady Adam Teague passed from his earthly home to his eternity in heaven at the age of 26. He was born on December 23, 1993 in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of Bart and Audra Teague. Brady had one of the biggest hearts of anyone you will ever meet. He was truly sunshine on a cloudy...

William "Frosty" Smith

William "Frosty" Smith

June 10, 2020

William "Frosty" Smith, age 69, departed this world on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Jackson TN. "Frosty" as he was affectionately known, was born on December 20, 1950, the son of the late William C. Smith, Sr and Ruby Anderson Smith. A native of West Tennessee, he was retired from Olean Tile as a welder. He was a member of...

Mary Ruth Sortet

Mary Ruth Sortet

June 10, 2020

Mary Ruth Sortet, age 88 passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 10th, 2020. Mary Ruth was born on July 12, 1931 to William Alex and Ruth McClendon in Birmingham, AL. She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Carolyn DeMarco and her husband of 64 years, Arthur E. Sortet. She is also survived by her...

Mildred Dailey

Mildred Dailey

June 9, 2020

Mildred Ann Sumler Dailey 87, of Jackson TN passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020 at Trezavant Manor -Allen Morgan in Memphis, TN surrounded by family. Born on January 16, 1933, she was the daughter of Lester Vance and Linnie Alma Blanton Sumler. Mrs. Dailey graduated from Jackson High School in 1951. A member of Parkview Baptist Church, Jackson, TN...

Kathy Latham

Kathy Latham

June 9, 2020

Kathy Latham, age 73, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her Regency Retirement residence. She was born in Kosciusko, MS on November 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Herman and Carolyn Pettit Jennings. She was married to Tony Glenn Latham who preceded her in death in 2016. Kathy held a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Union...

Stephen Ray Wall

Stephen Ray Wall

June 8, 2020

Stephen Ray Wall, age 62, died on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Steve was born in Jackson, TN on December 4, 1957 the son of the late Jerry and Ruby Vantreese Wall. Alongside his late father, he worked hard to build his business, Wall Heating and Air Conditioning...

Rex Lee Allison

Rex Lee Allison

June 1, 2020

Rex Lee Allison age 69, of Jackson, TN passed away on June 1, 2020 after an extended illness with liver cancer. He was born October 6, 1950 in Indianola, MS to Addie Lee and Sara Elizabeth Kelly Allison. Rex worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for over 30 years and was retired from Jackson Madison County General Hospital....

Helen Brandon

Helen Brandon

May 30, 2020

Helen McAlexander Brandon, 86, went to be with her Lord, after a short illness, Saturday evening May 30, 2020 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death her husband of 56 years, Russell Brandon. This strong great lady has no accolades after her name as some women might have. Instead, she devoted her life to her family....

Ralph Hays "Wolf" Lovell Jr

Ralph Hays "Wolf" Lovell Jr

May 26, 2020

Ralph Hays "Wolf" Lovell, Jr., age 72, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home in Jackson, TN. He was born on September 27, 1947 in Jackson, TN, the son of Ralph Hays and Gertrude Alberta Schultz Lovell. He was educated in Jackson city schools, graduating in 1965 from Jackson High School. Prior to joining the United States Army...

John R. Long Jr.

John R. Long Jr.

May 26, 2020

John R. Long, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson on May 26, 2020. John was born in Jackson October 4, 1924, the only child of John R. and Evie Long, and was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He attended Jackson schools, and graduated in 1943 from Steele High School. Part of the Greatest Generation, two...

Richard Cory Hudgings

Richard Cory Hudgings

May 26, 2020

Cory Hudgings, age 29, died peacefully on May 26, 2020 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Cory was born in Jackson, TN on July 26, 1990, the son of Richard (Ricky) E. Hudgings and Tonya Perkins Hudgings. He was employed by Keith Longworth in the Restoration Construction Industry. He was a graduate of the College of Applied Sciences with...

Joe Blake Hudson

Joe Blake Hudson

May 24, 2020

Joe was born in Madison County, son of the late Rex Douglas and Annie Blake Hudson. He was preceded in death by his wife Bettye Jo Howell Hudson, brother Jere Delk Hudson and an infant daughter, Carol Lynne Hudson. He was educated in the local schools and graduated from Northside High School in 1952. He attended the University of Tennessee...

Carolyn Geeslin Belk

Carolyn Geeslin Belk

May 24, 2020

Carolyn Vaughn Geeslin Belk, age 96, died on May 24, 2020 in Jackson, T. She was born in Columbus, GA on January 12, 1924 the daughter of James W. and Lucy R. Vaughn. Mrs. Belk graduated from Columbus High School in 1941 and lived in Columbus for 95 years. She retired as a commercial accounts clerk with civil service at...

Hillard R. Collins

Hillard R. Collins

May 24, 2020

Hillard R. Collins, age 82, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Madison County, TN on March 1, 1938, the son of the late Roy E. and Helen Brown Collins. H. (as he was known) was a graduate of Southside High School and served in the National Guard for 8 years. He was...

Judith A. Murray

Judith A. Murray

May 23, 2020

Judith A. Murray, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Jackson after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was born on May 24, 1946, the daughter of Robert and Francis Hamilton Powell, of Knoxville. She was a retired Registered Nurse from the Jackson Clinic, where she lovingly served her patients. Judy enjoyed participating in obedience training dog shows...

Jerry R. Blackwell

Jerry R. Blackwell

May 20, 2020

Jerry R. Blackwell, age 85, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his residence in Jackson, TN. He was born in Jackson on March 20, 1935 the son of Joe and Willie Mae Hailey Blackwell. He was retired from AT&T as a Supervisor and has been a member of Woodland Baptist Church 40 years. He is survived by his wife of...

Linda K.

Linda K.

May 18, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute. Other Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:30 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

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