Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Lucille Mary Duke
Oct 12, 2015
Lucille Mary Duke, 87, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Jackson, TN, at home with her family by her side. She was born on December 9, 1928 in Abercrombie, ND to John and Laura Pechlat. In 1949 she married Frank Duke, who preceded her in death in 2004. Lucy and Frank celebrated 55 years of...
Gerald Gahagan
Oct 9, 2015
Gerald Gahagan, 73, died Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home. Mr. Gahagan was born on June 26, 1942 in Red Bay, AL. He moved to Jackson, TN and made it his home. He was retired from Mid-South Textile as a maintenance Supervisor. There will not be a visitation or service. He is to be cremated at Arrington Funeral Directors....
Dr. Raymond Kirby Lasley
Oct 8, 2015
Dr. Raymond Kirby Lasley, age 99, died on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Morningside Assisted Living. A native of Jackson and Madison County, he was born on February 24, 1916 the son of the late Thomas Raymond and Annie Day Lasley. He was married to Susie Brown Lasley who preceded him in death on December 18, 2002. He was a...
Judy Lee Sirls
Oct 8, 2015
Judy Lee Sirls of Trenton, Tennessee died October 8, 2015 Judy was a member of West Jackson Baptist Church. She touched many lives with her faith through Sunday school leadership, Mission Friends, Piano music and as a prayer warrior. She opened The Boutique ladies’ shop in Trenton in 1969 operating the business for ten years and carrying her style always....
Jo Richerson Owens
Oct 7, 2015
Jo Richerson Owens, born September 14th, 1947, passed away in her sleep Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 in the early morning hours. She was the daughter of Raymond Richerson Sr. (deceased) and Janice Richerson (living). She is survived by her spouse, Richard W Owens and her son, Richard W. Owens II. She has 4 grand children: Robert W. Owens, Mel Owens,...
Margaret Frances Wise
Sep 30, 2015
Margaret Frances McSwain Wise, 84, passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital. She was born October 10, 1930 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late Luther Elvis McSwain and Ruby Hooper McSwain. She attended Lambuth College and graduated from Memphis State University, completing large amounts of coursework in music and business. Mrs. Wise was a gifted...
Robert Ernest Thomas
Sep 26, 2015
Robert Ernest Thomas, 86, died Saturday morning September 26, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born March 26, 1929 in Jackson, TN the son of the late Martha Matthews and Guy Thomas. He retired from TVA with 41 years of service working as an Associate Engineer and was honored with Deacon Emeritus at First Baptist Church after...
Myra Ann Price
Sep 21, 2015
Myra Ann Price, 73, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. Ann was born January 12, 1942 in Dyersburg, TN the daughter of the late James and Myra Laverne Malugen Rice. Ann was a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church and worked for Lawrence Animal Clinic. She also worked...
Dan Madison Denny
Sep 21, 2015
Dan Madison Denny, 75, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born June 10, 1940 in Fairfield, IL the son of the late Orion and Grace McKechnic Denny. Dan was a member of Cross Winds Church of Christ in Three Way. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Barbara Denny; two sons, Sean Denny of Orlando, FL...
Nicholas Walker
Sep 19, 2015
Nicholas Walker Nicholas Walker, age 34, died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Nicholas was born on May 26, 1981 in Oxford, MS. He was a 1999 graduate of South Panola High School and earned a Master’s degree from Mississippi State University in Ag. Business. He was employed as a Crop Insurance Adjuster with...
Dr. John Robert Sellars
Sep 16, 2015
Dr. John Robert Sellars Dr. John Robert Sellars, age 71, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Martin TN, he was born on September 29, 1943, the son of the late Paul Clark and Elizabeth Ann Ridgeway Sellars. He was a veteran of the United States Army holding the rank of...
Charles A. Pilkenton
Sep 3, 2015
Charles A. Pilkenton, age 71, died on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Charles was born in Ridgely, TN on June 27, 1944, the son of the late Stoney and Rosie Buchanan Pilkenton. He was a retired transportation specialist with over thirty years. He was married to Syble Pilkenton who preceded him in January 2001....
Connie Faye Oliver
Aug 31, 2015
Connie Oliver, 50, passed away Monday August 31, 2015. She was born April 11, 1965. She loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Cornerstone Community Church and currently a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church in Buchanan, TN. She is survived by her father and mother in law, Johnny & Brenda Oliver of Paris, TN.; two sons, Patrick...
Ralph Don Lowrance Jr.
Aug 23, 2015
Ralph Don Lowrance Jr., 53, passed away Sunday August 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1961 in Jackson, TN the son of Ralph Lowrance Sr. and the late Beverly Castleman. Ralph attended Pinson Methodist Church. He was very active in sports and was a great athlete. He truly loved his family. He is survived by his...
Rev. William R. Mcclarin
Aug 13, 2015
“Take thou thy authority – to preach the gospel and to administer the sacraments” was a ministerial vow Bill took over sixty years ago – and he followed it faithfully up to Thursday, August 13th, when it changed to “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord.” Rev. William R. McClarin, age 82, died...
Chuck Mcgill
Aug 12, 2015
Chuck McGill was born in Humboldt TN on December 15th, 1954 to Charles Henry McGill Sr. and Doris Kathleen Buckingham. He attended school in Humboldt, TN and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1973. His musicianship began in the Humboldt High School band where he played alto saxophone. He loved his band director Tom Hay very much and always thanked...
Steve Dwayne Pruiett
Aug 4, 2015
Steve Pruiett, 62, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2015. He was born July 6, 1953 in Jackson, TN the son of the late Bruce and Helen Rainey Pruiett. He is survived by his nieces, Patty Haake, Missy Hardin, Alana McCord and Jana Griggs; nephews, Bruce Pruiett Jr., David Pruiett Jr. and Joe Pruiett Jr. SERVICES: The family will receive friends...
Melanie Nelson Matthews
Aug 4, 2015
Melanie Nelson Matthews, age 67, died on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at her residence. Melanie was born in Corinth, MS on March 24, 1948, the daughter of the late Travis Marcel and Addie Fae Byrum Nelson. She was a graduate of the American High School in Augsburg, Germany, and later received her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from the...
Bettye Faye Sanderson Hubbell
Aug 2, 2015
Bettye Faye Sanderson Hubbell, age 80, died on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Northbrooke Healthcare of Jackson. Bettye was born in Milledgeville, TN on December 27, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Ethel Inez Moore Sanderson. She married James Edward Hubbell on June 2, 1957, and together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. She began her career working...
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