Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Jackson, TN
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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