Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Judy Marie Sikes
Nov 18, 2015
Judy Marie Sikes, 66, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at her residence. Judy was born in Memphis, TN on July 14, 1949, the daughter of the late William Hardy and Mary Lou Spilley Harris. She was retired from Bell South/AT&T as a Customer Service Representative. She was a member of The Telephone Pioneers and was a former union representative....
Martha (Bitsy) Banks Bell
Nov 10, 2015
Memorial services for Martha (Bitsy) Banks Bell will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Humboldt, Tennessee, conducted by longtime friend and preacher, Bill Burks. Visitation will be from 4-6 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson, Tennessee and from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M....
Harold Ray Eakes
Nov 6, 2015
Harold Ray Eakes, a lifelong coon hunter finally loaded up the dogs and went to his eternal house. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family. Born in Rutherford, TN in his grandmother’s home on September 15, 1943 while his father served in World War II, he spent his early life in Gibson County, TN. He graduated...
David Wayne Walker
Nov 6, 2015
David Wayne Walker, 69, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. David was born December 15, 1945 in Jacksonville, IL. He moved to Jackson, TN at 2 years of age. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Jackson High School and graduated from West TN Business College. He was a self-employed business owner for over 30...
Joe Louis Murphy
Nov 1, 2015
Joe Louis Murphy was the fifth of six children, born to Robert A. Murphy and Geneva (Norment) Murphy in Whiteville, TN on February 14, 1951. He attended Merry High School, where he excelled in football. He graduated on June 4, 1971. Joe Louis was known for being a hard worker. He worked eight years for the railroad, he owned a...
Aaron B. Robinson Jr.
Oct 24, 2015
Aaron B. Robinson, Jr. of Jackson, TN died October 24, 2015. He was born in Jackson on December 11, 1938, to Aaron B Robinson, Sr. and Agnes Branch Robinson. Aaron attended Jackson City Schools and was a graduate of Jackson High School, Class of 1956, and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. His extraordinary musical talent at the piano was made...
Robert Joe Coffman
Oct 23, 2015
Rob died Friday, October 23, 2015 at his home. He was 52 years old and was born and raised in Jackson, TN. He fought vigorously the last five years of his life against cancer. He graduated from Northside High School and attended a technical school. Rob was a unique person and had many many friends that will miss him. As...
Lila Mcrae Nowakowski
Oct 22, 2015
Lila McRae Nowakowski, 85, died peacefully on October 22, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Detroit Michigan. She was the daughter of the late James and Edna Melton. She and her late husband of fifty-three years, W. Cooper McRae, co-owned and operated McRae Engineering for thirty years. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of...
Mary Frances Alexander
Oct 19, 2015
Mary Frances Alexander, 77, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital. She was born July 4, 1938 in Madison Co., TN the daughter of the late Howard Robertson and Maudie Byrum Robertson. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Hampton (Floyd) of Jackson, TN and Teresa Crowe (John) of Medina, TN; a brother, Jimmy Robertson (Geniece); a...
Elinor Dickerson
Oct 13, 2015
Elinor Dickerson, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Maplewood Healthcare. She was born January 10, 1922 in Carroll County, TN the daughter of the late Clark and Daisy Wilkes Elinor is survived by her son, Barry Dickerson and wife Shirley of Whiteville, TN SERVICES: Memorial services for Mrs. Dickerson will be held 11:00 AM Friday October 16, 2015...
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...
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