Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Jackson, TN

Nancy E. Jernigan

Nancy E. Jernigan

October 21, 2017

Nancy E. Jernigan, Age 78, died on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Nancy was born in Jackson, TN on January 4, 1939, the daughter of the late Rudy Wagner and Virginia Powell. She married the love of her life, Lee E. Jernigan at age 16 and spent the next forty-nine years traveling the world...

Maj. Patrick (Pj) Hardy Usmc Retired

Maj. Patrick (Pj) Hardy Usmc Retired

October 14, 2017

PJ Hardy, born on July 11, 1938, left his friends and family on October 14, 2017. He was raised in Hardy, Arkansas. PJ retired from the Marine Corps after joining in 1956 and proudly served for 34 years. He obtained his Masters of Science in Education, Summa cum laude. MUSTANG PJ Hardy served three tours in Vietnam, where he received...

Richard "Dick" C. Davignon

Richard "Dick" C. Davignon

October 14, 2017

Dick Davignon, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in Jackson, TN. He was preceded in death by Peggy Davignon, his beloved wife of 47 years, his son Rick Davignon and his parents. His survivors include his sister, Mitzi Springer, Son Peter (Holly) Davignon of Gulfport, MS and stepchildren Thomas Alan Wade of San Marcos, TX and Tammy...

Martha Sue Lee Reves

Martha Sue Lee Reves

October 8, 2017

Martha Sue Lee Reves went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 8th, 2017. She was born in Lexington Tn. to Robert and Midna Lee on August 20th, 1920. She moved to Jackson when she married William (Bill) Reves in 1949. She graduated from west Tennessee Business College. She went to work for Second National Bank. Then she worked...

Melba "Jean" Carter Caldwell Goad

Melba "Jean" Carter Caldwell Goad

October 6, 2017

Melba "Jean" Carter Caldwell Goad entered into her heavenly Fathers arms on Friday, October 6, 2017, in her home in Jackson, Tennessee, surrounded by family. After a three-year battle with colon cancer and after almost 30 years battling heart disease, she had "fought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith." She was 85 years old. She was...

Henry Jack Cherry

Henry Jack Cherry

October 5, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation Saturday, October 7, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Kenneth Wayne Taylor

Kenneth Wayne Taylor

October 3, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Other 12:00 AM 3360 N. Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Visitation Sunday, October 8, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 3360 N Highland Ave Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Louis "Luke" S. Bell, Jr.

Louis "Luke" S. Bell, Jr.

October 3, 2017

Louis "Luke" S. Bell Jr., 72, of Boca Raton passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home. Luke is survived by Gloria, his wife of 37 years, his daughter Dempsey Lee Bell Burt and her two sons Doug and Patrick, his son Luke Bell lll his wife Vittoria and their children Kenady and Luke lV, and his son...

Pat Abington

Pat Abington

October 3, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Other 12:00 AM 3360 N. Highland Ave. Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Visitation Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Martha Ann Abbott Mcnatt

Martha Ann Abbott Mcnatt

October 1, 2017

Visitation for Martha Ann Abbott McNatt, 90, will be held Arrington Funeral Directors on Tuesday from 11AM to 1PM, with a Graveside Service to follow at Ridgecrest Cemetery at 1:30PM. Michael Page, her Grandson, will officiate at the Graveside Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn McNatt, of Jackson, TN, and her brother, Dan Abbott, of Rutherford....

Charles Cooper

Charles Cooper

September 27, 2017

Charles Cooper, age 73, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at St. Thomas Hospital of Nashville, TN. Charles was born in Jackson, TN on August 17, 1944, the son of the late John Edward "Buster" Cooper and Mary Louise Brooks Cooper. Charles received his undergraduate degree from Lambuth College, his masters degree from Memphis State University and his doctorate from...

Sandra Diane Stockton

Sandra Diane Stockton

September 27, 2017

Diane Kail Stockton, age 56 of Jackson, TN passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and closest friends after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her late father, Burl Kail. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Joe Stockton and two sons, John Stockton and Kevin Stockton...

Betty Ruth (Bb) Walker Hilliard

Betty Ruth (Bb) Walker Hilliard

September 25, 2017

Betty Ruth (BB) Walker Hilliard died peacefully at home September 25, 2017 in Cumming, GA. She was 89 years old. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Kim Bouchillon (Lynn) of Cumming, GA and Trudy Collins (Rick) of Murfreesboro, TN. She is survived by granddaughters, Marissa Bouchillon of Cumming, GA, Brooke Travis (Danny) and Blair Akers (Chuck) all of Murfreesboro,...

Betty Ruth Hilliard

Betty Ruth Hilliard

September 25, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Burial 12:00 AM Ridgecrest Cemetery 200 Ridgecrest Rd Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Visitation Saturday, October 7, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM First Baptist Church of Jackson, TN 1627 N Highland Ave Jackson, Tennessee - 38301 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Patsy Ruth Cornelius

Patsy Ruth Cornelius

September 23, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation Friday, September 29, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Frances Stout Yandell

Frances Stout Yandell

September 21, 2017

Frances Stout Yandell, age 97, died on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her Jackson Oaks residence. Frances was born in Jackson, TN on April 8, 1920, the daughter of the late Maureen and Eugene Stout. She was married to George S. Yandell who preceded her in death in 2005. She was a graduate of Jackson High School and the West...

Sarah H. O'Neal

Sarah H. O'Neal

September 19, 2017

Sarah H. ONeal, age 89, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Silver Creek Senior Community in Olive Branch, MS. A native of Madison, Co., Sarah was born on September 13, 1928, the daughter of the late George Fenner and Ethel May Pomeroy Giles. She was married to Jere Morgan ONeal who preceded her in death on September 1,...

Flora C. Rayborn

Flora C. Rayborn

September 14, 2017

Flora C. Rayborn, age 100, died on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on August 28, 1917 in Byrdstown, TN, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Donna Ella Glass Brannan. She was married to Dalton Rayborn for seventy-three years, who preceded her in death. She was retired from the Richmond...

Gerald Andrew Gratson

Gerald Andrew Gratson

September 12, 2017

Gerald Andrew "Jerry" Gratson, age 77, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Rochester, PA the son of the late Andrew Gratson and Mary Paulley Moyers. He was married to Zeta Gratson who preceded him in death in 2016. He was retired from Anvil International as a mechanical engineer. Jerry...

James Kenneth Martindale

James Kenneth Martindale

September 11, 2017

James Kenneth Martindale, 91, died Monday morning September 11, 2017 at Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson, TN. He was born in Jackson, TN December 5, 1925, the son of the late James A. and Frances Mitchell Martindale. He served in the US Army, worked as a lumber grader for Miller Lumber Company for many years and was a member of Highland...

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