Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Thomas Bedford "Buddy" White
Oct 25, 2023
Thomas Bedford White, known by most as Buddy, passed Wednesday morning October 25, 2023, at his home on his family farm surrounded by loved ones.
Buddy was born July 27, 1954, the oldest of three children of the late Charles and Zilla White. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and dear friend...
Gordon D. Pritchard
Oct 24, 2023
Gordon D. Pritchard, a loving husband, father, and grandfather entered his heavenly home on October 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and children.
He was born on Wednesday, March 9, 1932, in Carroll County, TN the son of the late Fred and Vera Prather Pritchard.Gordon's entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate his own trucking...
Jerald Wayne White
Oct 23, 2023
Jerald Wayne White, 77, a beloved member of the medical community and a cherished friend to many, passed away on October 23, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born on November 7, 1945, in Friendship, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerald and Myra.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia and his...
Lina Small Matthews Bowyer
Oct 22, 2023
Lina Small Matthews Bowyer, age 90, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at home in Jackson, TN.
Born on December 6, 1932, in Jackson, TN to the late Lyna Flowers and James Shields Matthews Jr., she attended Alexander and Pope Elementary Schools, Jackson Junior High School, and graduated from Jackson High School in 1950. She...
Gerald Wayne Harville
Oct 16, 2023
Gerald Wayne Harville, a talented and passionate general contractor, passed away peacefully at Jackson Madison County General Hospital on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born on Sunday, January 15, 1950, in his hometown of Jackson, TN. Gerald dedicated his life to honing his craft as a general contractor. His career spanned many years, during which he established himself as...
Beth Skelley
Oct 13, 2023
Beth Skelley peacefully entered her heavenly home on the morning of Friday, October 13, 2023, in Jackson, Tennessee.
She was born on August 2, 1930, in Paris, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Dudley Barton and Dora Lone Brisendine Mann.Beth was, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend that will be fondly remembered for her sweet...
Dorothy Price Holt
Oct 11, 2023
Dorothy Mae Price Holt, age 93, of Jackson, TN passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2023, at Brookdale Jackson Oaks, Jackson, TN. She was born on April 3, 1930, in Beech Bluff, TN. She was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Daisy Mitchell Price. Dorothy was a loved sister, wife, mother,...
Kevin Ross Tomlin
Oct 10, 2023
Kevin Ross Tomlin was born to Dr. William Matthew (Matt) Tomlin, Jr. and Carolyn Ross Tomlin in Bowling Green, KY on August 6, 1964. The family moved to Selmer, TN when he was four years old and lived there until he was 18. As a little boy, he rode his bicycle to visit the elderly people in the community. They...
Ronnie Moody
Oct 9, 2023
Ronnie Moody, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 9, 2023, in his hometown of Jackson, TN after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 8, 1950, to the late Joseph Moody and Gladys Moody.Ronnie dedicated many years of his life working as a maintenance man at St. Mary's Manor. His...
Nancy R. Williams
Oct 8, 2023
Nancy Ann Rushing Bell Williams, 91 of Jackson passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, at AHC Humboldt, TN.
She was born on December 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert Neal and Carrie Walker Rushing.
Nancy was a loved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by her family and many...
Dorothy Carroll
Oct 6, 2023
Dorothy Jean Carroll, 95 passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, at her home in Jackson, Tennessee with her family around her.
She was born on November 13, 1927, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Jack B. Clark and Sally Henley Clark.
She was a member of Englewood Baptist Church.
In addition to...
Rebecca "Becky" Bankston
Oct 6, 2023
Rebecca P Bankston, affectionately known as Becky, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1943, in Fayetteville, TN. Throughout her life, she exemplified qualities of strength, perseverance, and dedication to her family and loved ones.Becky had a fulfilling career working alongside her husband Joe at Bankston’s Auto Sales. Their...
Alma D. Rogers
Oct 5, 2023
Alma D. Rogers entered her heavenly home on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Bells Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by her family, at the age of 82.
She was born on December 26, 1940, in Blytheville, AR, the daughter of the late Robert Malcolm and Alma Nola McCoy Koonce.
Alma dedicated her working career to Englewood Baptist Church, where she served...
Nona Mae Teel
Sep 30, 2023
Nona Mae Watts Teel peacefully passed away on September 30, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, at the age of 80.
She was born on October 21, 1942, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, the daughter of the late William Edward and Alma Bagwell Watts.
Nona possessed an unwavering thirst for knowledge and obtained a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State...
Johnnie Pearl Morgan
Sep 29, 2023
Johnnie Pearl Morgan died peacefully on September 29, 2023, in the care of the Bells Nursing and Rehab. Center in Bells, Tennessee at the age of 96.
She was born on March 11, 1927, in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Brodie Alexander and Pearl Elizabeth Hilliard Wilson.
Throughout her career, Johnnie worked as...
Harold E Scott
Sep 27, 2023
Harold E. Scott, age 71, a respected figure in the funeral service profession, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his residence. Born on Tuesday, June 24, 1952, in Tippah County, Mississippi, he was the son of Aubrey and Beulah Campbell Scott.
Harold's passion for his life in funeral service spanned over many decades. He...
James Russell Hight
Sep 27, 2023
Russell Hight, a loving and caring individual who dedicated his life to serving others, entered his heavenly home on September 27, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 87.
He was born on January 3, 1936, in Haywood County, Tennessee, the son of the late James Burr and Clara Mai...
Mitchell Keith McGowan
Sep 25, 2023
Mitchell Keith McGowan, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2023, at his Alamo, TN residence at the age of 60.
He was born on July 11, 1963, in Milan, Tennessee, the son of the late Delmar and Maudie Hammonds McGowan. Mitchell devoted many years of his life as a traveling nurse, bringing comfort and care to countless patients....
Virginia Bean
Sep 19, 2023
Mary Virginia Bean, age 82, of Jackson, TN entered the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Monday, December 16, 1940, in Maben, MS, she was the daughter of Oris and Erin Sisson. She received her associate degree from Wood Junior College in Mathiston, MS and a bachelor’s degree in...
Kenneth David Gussion
Sep 19, 2023
On January 31, 1942, Kenneth David Gussion was born in Boston, MA to proud parents Dr. Philip Gussion and Evelyn Rose Gussion. Kenneth passed away at his home in Jackson, TN on September 19, 2023.
Kenneth enjoyed an idyllic childhood in Northport, NY. In his early years, he began enjoying sailing and golf. The friendships forged in Northport...
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