Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Ernestine Stegall Day
Jan 7, 2025
Ernestine Stegall Day, age 91, passed away January 7, 2025 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN.
Ernestine was born in Jackson, TN, to the late Luther Herman and Katie Bell Stegall on July 24, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Northside High School and attended West TN Business College.
Ernestine married Dicky Day on August 10, 1952. She was...
Edna Juanita Dye Higgs
Jan 6, 2025
Edna Juanita Dye Higgs, 91, passed away on January 6, 2025, at Wellington Manor in Jackson, TN. Juanita was born on February 5, 1933, to the late Edgar Allen (E.A.) Dye and Lois House Dye.
She spent many years working as a nurse, serving people and her community diligently with care, skill, and kindness before her retirement. Juanita was a graduate...
Charles E. Nolen III
Jan 6, 2025
Charles E. Nolen III, age 87, of Jackson, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 12, 1937, in Jackson, he lived a life rich in service, dedication, and love.
Charles had a distinguished career as an Engineer's Mate with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for forty-seven years, where...
Barbara Herriman
Jan 3, 2025
Barbara Herriman of Memphis, Tennessee died January 3, 2025. Age 85. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio August 16, 1939 to Sylvester and Helen (Wrubleski) Lazuka. Barbara graduated from Alleghany College, Meadville, PA and received her MA from the University of Florida. She was a dedicated elementary teacher and taught in Ohio, Maryland and Tennessee. Together with her husband Tom,...
Margaret Donelson Whalley Evans
Jan 2, 2025
***NOTICE IN SERVICE RESCHEDULE DATE: SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025 AT 2:00 P.M.****
Margaret Donelson Whalley Evans passed away unexpectedly at her residence at Brookdale Jackson Oaks in Jackson, TN on Thursday, January 2. She was 82; a month shy of her 83rd birthday.
She was born February 1, 1942, in Jackson, TN. She was a homemaker, creative,...
Jackie Douglas Benard
Jan 1, 2025
Jackie Douglas Benard, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025, in Tunica, MS. Born on November 12, 1948, in Humboldt, TN, Jackie was known not only for his dedication to service but also for his vibrant personality and love of life.
Jackie dedicated twenty-four years of his life serving in the United States Air Force, where he exemplified commitment...
Michelle Nicole Archie Russell
Dec 29, 2024
Michelle Nicole (Archie) Russell, 51, of Jackson, TN, left this vale of tears behind on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was born January 25, 1973, in Jackson, TN, the oldest of three children born to Richard Archie and Annette (Bledsoe) Archie.
Michelle and her family moved to Texas when she was eight years...
Donald Eugene Sparks
Dec 29, 2024
Colonel Donald Eugene Sparks, affectionately known as Colonel Don, was a paragon of dedication, honor, and vivacity—a man whose life journey began on June 10, 1933, in Ashland, Kentucky. His earthly sojourn came to a close on December 29, 2024, in the serene surroundings of Jackson, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many.
A proud career man,...
Donald David Williams
Dec 29, 2024
The game of life on this earth came to an end for Donald “Don” Williams on December 29, 2024. He played as hard as he could throughout the game. The last quarter was especially challenging as he came up against his opponent, Alzheimer. Along with being diabetic, it made winning this earthly game hard to achieve. “Coach,” as he was...
Mickie Johnson
Dec 28, 2024
Johanna Louise “Mickie” Johnson passed away unexpectedly at the age of seventy-eight on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Known as “Mimi” to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and most everyone she met, no words could better capture her character than those she used to describe her own mother: “I could tell story after story… However, I always come...
Charles Wayne Green
Dec 24, 2024
Charles Wayne Green, age 77, of Jackson, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his Jackson residence.
Born in Tishomingo County, MS, on August 10, 1947, Wayne made lasting impressions on everyone he met throughout his life.
Wayne had a long and fulfilling career spanning over forty years as a Station Agent, beginning with Southern Airways...
Margaret Mary Lawson
Dec 23, 2024
Margaret Mary Lawson, born on June 15, 1938 departed this life peacefully in Jackson, Tennessee, on December 23, 2024. She lived a life filled with purpose and commitment, exemplified by her service in the United States Air Force where she dedicated herself to her country with honor and integrity. It was through this military service that she found herself in...
Jerry Newman
Dec 23, 2024
Jerry Newman, a beloved member of the Jackson community, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at the age of 84.
He was one of two children to the late Fred and Della Newman. Born on February 26, 1940, in Jackson, TN, he spent his entire life in this vibrant city, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, kindness, and a...
Martha Lynn Dowsley
Dec 23, 2024
Martha Lynn Dowsley, 97, of Humboldt, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on Monday, December 23, 2024, at home. She now rests with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
A celebration of Lynn's life will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Faith Community Church, Humboldt, Tennessee, with the Reverend Glenn Miller officiating.
Born June 25, 1927, in Newbern,...
Elizabeth Anne Johnson Bailey
Dec 22, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Johnson Bailey, age 85, of Malesus, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Anne was born on April 20, 1939, in Malesus, Tennessee to the late Arthur Johnson Sr. and Ruth Johnson. She graduated in the first class of South Side High School in 1957. She graduated from Union University in 1961 with...
Ann Deaton
Dec 19, 2024
Ann Deaton, age 64 of Jackson, TN passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. Ann is now free from pain and suffering and is reunited with her husband, parents, and brothers. Ann had a long successful career in department store management. At the time of her passing, Ann was working in administration at Ridgecrest Cemetery.
Ann was a...
Sandra Honeycutt Snow
Dec 19, 2024
Sandra Honeycutt Snow was born in Townley, Walker County, Alabama, along with 9 brothers and sisters, to Otis Daniel and Leonese Pike Honeycutt. She attended Townley Freewill Baptist Church as a young child.
At the age of 14, Sandra met Odell Snow, a 16-year-old preacher who held an assembly at her school. At their meeting she determined she would marry him...
Dorothy "Dot" S. Wood Perry
Dec 11, 2024
Dorothy Sue Wood Perry
Dorothy Sue (Dot) Wood Perry, age 95, passed away on December 11, 2024, at Christian Care Center of Medina. She was the youngest and last survivor of six children born to Rolan Edwin Wood and Bessie Lee Parham Wood. She was born in Milan, TN on May 18, 1929, raised there and lived almost all her adult...
Patricia "Patsy" Bishop
Dec 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of Patsy Bishop
Patsy Bishop, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning. Patsy was loved by everyone who met her. She was always the life of the party, showing her love through her amazing cooking and cherishing gatherings with family for nights filled with laughter and card games.
She...
Charles W. Cole
Dec 5, 2024
Charles W. Cole, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2024, at his residence. Born on October 9, 1939, in Milan, Tennessee, Charles led a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and love his family.
Charles had a distinguished career as an Extrusion Technician, retiring from Print Pack, Inc. His commitment to his profession and the contributions he...
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