Obituaries

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Walter Earl Coleman Jr

Walter Earl Coleman Jr

August 21, 2017

Services are pending. Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Jimmy Birchal Hendrix

Jimmy Birchal Hendrix

August 21, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Burial 12:00 AM Ridgecrest Cemetery 200 Ridgecrest Rd Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Visitation Wednesday, August 23, 2017 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Arrington Funeral Directors 200 Ridgecrest Rd Jackson, Tennessee - 38305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Mickie Eugene Perry

Mickie Eugene Perry

August 17, 2017

Mickie Eugene Perry, age 84, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. He was born in Paris, TN to the parents of James Walter and Ora Hicks Perry. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Browns United Methodist Church singing in the choir, served as President of Coach Pitch of Dixie...

Bettye Ahdale Goodson

Bettye Ahdale Goodson

August 14, 2017

Bettye Ahdale Goodson December 29, 1926 - August 14, 2017 Bettye Ahdale Goodson (Granny) passed away peacefully Monday, August 14, 2017. She is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years, Robert N. Goodson (Pop). Bettye is also survived by seven children, Gayle Webb and husband, Tom, Robert N Goodson, Jr., Karen Lewis and husband, Bert, Kathy Marsh and husband,...

Gerald Nance Sr.

Gerald Nance Sr.

August 13, 2017

Gerald Nance, Sr., age 93, died on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the West Tennessee Veteran Home in Humboldt, TN. Mr. Nance was born in Jackson, TN on June 20, 1924, the son of the late O.B. and Annie Evans Nance. He was a veteran of the United States Army. His sales career was in automotive parts. Gerald was preceded...

Jimmy Ward

Jimmy Ward

August 10, 2017

Jimmy Ward, 87, died Thursday morning August 10, 2017 at Regency Retirement Village in Jackson, TN. He was born February 17, 1930 in Dyersburg, TN the son of the late Allen Buford Ward and Ruth White Ward. He was a very proud Clemson graduate where he excelled in football. Jimmy is a member of the Jackson Madison County Sports Hall...

Nora F. Sharpe

Nora F. Sharpe

August 6, 2017

Services are incomplete. Family to make arrangements on Monday, August 7, 2017 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Christopher "Chris" J. Holt

Christopher "Chris" J. Holt

August 6, 2017

Christopher Jason Holt, 49, died on August 6, 2017, in Jackson, Tennessee. Christopher is survived by his parents, Esther (Greg) Milam and Edward (Linda) Riley; daughters, Brittany Holt, Breanna Holt and Leandra Holt; son, Coby Wheeler; grand daughter, Juliet Beard; siblings, Salah (Nina) Ananse, Clifton (Clarissa) Broadway, Steven Ramsey and Breagin Riley (Andr Martin). Christopher was born on January 30,...

Traci Maners

Traci Maners

August 3, 2017

Traci Maners passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 3. after an extended illness. She was a pharmacist at the Jackson-Madison County Health Department as well as part time relief pharmacist at several Jackson pharmacies. Traci was born in Booneville, Mississippi and graduated from the University of Mississippi College of Pharmacy. She was an active...

Dr. J. Woody Forbes

Dr. J. Woody Forbes

August 3, 2017

Dr. Joseph Woodrow "Woody" Forbes, Jr., 78, of Jackson, TN, died peacefully in Nashville, Tn August 3, 2017. He was born in Memphis, TN, lived his early childhood in Munford, TN, moving back to Memphis in 1947. He graduated from Whitehaven High School in 1956 as Mr. Whitehaven and Captain of the football team. His college years were spent at...

Charles Weldon Mclemore Sr.

Charles Weldon Mclemore Sr.

July 30, 2017

Charles Weldon McLemore, Sr., age 98, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital of Memphis, TN. A native of Gibson County, Tennessee, Weldon was born on April 26, 1919, the son of Charles Madison and Shellie Rose Hawks McLemore. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII. He was retired from Taylor Forge...

Velma E. Bailey

Velma E. Bailey

July 26, 2017

Velma E. Bailey, age 94, died on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mrs. Bailey was born in Henderson County, TN, on November 27, 1922, the daughter of the late John Floyd and Lessie Mae Knowles Garner. She was married to William R. Bailey, Sr. who preceded her in death on August 9, 2009. She...

William Walter "Bill" Ayers

William Walter "Bill" Ayers

July 19, 2017

William Walter "Bill" Ayers, 90 of Jackson, TN died July 19, 2017, at the Martha Jo Leslie State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS. He was born in Rolla, MO on December 25, 1926, the son of the late Walter Hugo and Alma Blanche Wallace Ayers. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS...

Mary Jo Boehms

Mary Jo Boehms

July 18, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute. Other 12:00 AM Visitation Thursday, July 20, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Northside United Methodist Church 2799 Northside Dr NW Atlanta, Georgia - 30305 Funeral Service 148 W University Pkwy Jackson, Tennessee 38305 United States

Mildred Frances Gement

Mildred Frances Gement

July 18, 2017

Mildred Frances Gement, age 95, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mildred was born in Ingomar, MS on December 6, 1921, the daughter of the late Charlie and Frances Jackson Clayton. She was married to Dewey Gement who preceded her in death in 2005. She was the owner and operator of The Fabric...

Robert Eugene "Dude" Honen

Robert Eugene "Dude" Honen

July 17, 2017

Robert Eugene "Dude" Honen, age 91, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Jackson, TN, Robert was born on March 27, 1926, the son for the late James Arthur and Edna Earl Harris Honen. He was married to Ida Lucille Honen who preceded him in death in 2000. He was a...

Bruce C. Delassus

Bruce C. Delassus

July 15, 2017

Bruce C. DeLassus, age 79, died on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Aliceville, AL on September 12, 1937, the son of the late Freddie and Lovie Mae Harbin DeLassus. He served his county in the United States Army and was a retired District Operations Manager with Lance Foods. He was...

Richard Armstrong Mason

Richard Armstrong Mason

July 14, 2017

Richard Armstrong Mason, age 62, died on Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Jackson, TN, Richard was born on December 14, 1953, the son of the late Richard Williamson and Muriel Nichols Mason. He was a graduate of Northside High School and was a retired foreman with Jackson Energy Authority. He was...

Artie Tidwell Jones

Artie Tidwell Jones

July 10, 2017

ARTIE TIDWELL JONES Artie Virginia Tidwell Jones, age 90, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at her residence in Jackson, TN. She was born April 18, 1927 in McNairy County TN to the parents of George & Lula Richardson Tidwell. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. She was a loving and protective mother of her three...

Will Brien Pevahouse

Will Brien Pevahouse

July 1, 2017

William "Will" Brien Pevahouse, 42, died Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was born October 11, 1974 in Jackson, TN the son of Jeff and Wanda Pevahouse. He was a pilot for Dement Construction Company. He served his country faithfully in the Marine Corps prior to completing flight school in Norman, Oklahoma. Will had a natural ability and was proficient at...

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