Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Faye Sanders
Apr 10, 2015
Faye Sanders, age 78, died peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2015 at her daughter’s residence. Faye was born in Decatur, AL, on May 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Elbert and Ollie Whitten Riley. She had lived in Jackson for forty-five years. He was married to H.C. Sanders who preceded her in death on September 24, 1996. She was...
Oma Lee Perkins
Mar 30, 2015
Oma Lee Perkins, 85, died on Monday, March 30, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Bartlett, TN. Oma Lee was born on June 22, 1929, the daughter of Floyd and Molly Lela Fisher Davis in Decaturville, TN. She was married to Paul Perkins, Jr who preceded her in death in 1981. For many years she was employed with Malone &...
Dr. R. Keith Absher
Mar 24, 2015
Dr. R. Keith Absher, beloved husband, father. Grandfather, teacher, and friend, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born in Cullman, Alabama, to Lodia and Ora Lee Absher, and was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mattie Whitsett. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Matthews Absher; children, Angela (Travis) and Darrell (Heather); sister,...
Virginia Tucker Dorris
Mar 23, 2015
A memorial service for Virginia Tucker Dorris, age 53, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2015 at Northside United Methodist Church with Dr. Don Thrasher officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM prior to the memorial service at the church.
Mary Jane Steed
Mar 22, 2015
Mary Jane Steed, 68, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. Mary was born April 4, 1946 in Medina, TN the daughter of the late Lonnie and Anna Mae Johns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Steed. She is survived by a daughter, Mildred Ann Lindsey; two grandchildren, April Acuff and Ricky...
Michael Hoberg Burrall
Mar 22, 2015
Michael Hoberg Burrall, 75, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 after surgery in Jackson Tennessee. He was born June 27, 1939 and raised in Green Bay, the son of the late Frederic and Arvilla (Hoberg) Burrall. Mike spent the early years of his career in the family business, Jos F Rothe Foundry Co, which later became Bay Engineered Castings, followed...
Sandy Singleton
Mar 22, 2015
Sandy Singleton, age 64, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. Sandy was born in Selmer, TN on April 14, 1950, the daughter of Estel Lee and Wilma Ruth Phillips Forsythe. She was employed as a registered nurse with West Tennessee Healthcare Hospice for many years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson,...
Frances Griffin Phillips
Mar 14, 2015
Frances G. Phillips, born July 14, 1929 in Gibson County to Bernice H. Griffin and Myrtle Lee Griffin. Graduated from Bradford High School in 1947. Pursued a degree in education, attending UT Martin and graduate of Lambuth College. Frances taught 1st and 4th grades, last teaching at Pope Elementary School. Frances gave her heart to God at Griffins Chapel Church...
Gladys Mae Lee
Mar 13, 2015
Gladys Mae Lee, age 85, died on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Signature Healthcare in Memphis, TN. A native of Jackson, TN she was the daughter of the late Jack and Lelia Whitman Lee. She retired from Highland Park Grocery. She was a member of West Jackson Baptist Church. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
Harrison Dale Freshour
Mar 11, 2015
Harrison Dale Freshour, age 58, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A native of Jackson, TN he was born on May 11, 1956 the son of the late William and Mable G. Wadley Freshour. He was a retired machine operator. He enjoyed woodworking, taking nature walks and photography. He was someone that never...
Mary Osalean "Ossie" Hensley
Mar 1, 2015
Mary Osalean “Ossie” Hensley, 96, died Sunday March 1, 2015 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was born July 6, 1918 in Deanburg, TN the daughter of the late Walter Guy Bell and Minnie Estelle Marsh Bell. She was a member of the Bemis United Methodist Church for 87 years where she had served as a children’s department Sunday school...
James Thomas "J.T." Howard
Mar 1, 2015
********SERVICES FOR JAMES THOMAS "J.T." HOWARD HAVE BEEN POSTPONDED UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015.******* James Thomas “J.T.” Howard, 61, died on March 1, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. J.T. was born in Danville, IL on November 22, 1953, the son of Ruth Webb Howard and the late Thomas Howard. He was retired as a construction superintendent, maintaining...
Sarah Catherine Key Harville
Feb 28, 2015
Sarah Catherine Key Harville (88) went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 28, 2015. Services will be on Wednesday March 4th at Arrington Funeral Home in Jackson TN. Visitation will be at 11:00 followed by a graveside service at 1:00 at Highland Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Josh Cook of North Jackson Church of Christ. Daughter of the...
Heather Paige Davis Duncan
Feb 26, 2015
Heather Paige Davis Duncan, age 43, died on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Heather was born in Martin, TN the daughter of Colonel Jim E. Davis and the late Alice Faye Carr Davis. She was a graduate of Crockett County High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Jackson State Community College as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was formerly employed...
Barbara L. Spray
Feb 26, 2015
Barbara L. Spray passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital. She was born November 29, 1937 in Covington, TN the daughter of the late Robert E. Johnson and Flora Patrick Johnson. She was a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Leonard Spray; two sons, Kenneth Spray and...
Thomas Alexander "Tom" Spain
Feb 25, 2015
Thomas Alexander “Tom” Spain, age 61, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. A native of Jackson and Madison County, Tom was born on July 29, 1953, the son of the late Charles Sidney and Gladys Alexander Spain. He was a graduate of Lambuth University and was retired from the Social Security Administration as a service representative. Tom was a lover...
Carrie May Attiyeh
Feb 25, 2015
Carrie May Attiyeh, 87, passed peacefully from this world to her heavenly home on February 25, 2015 at her residence. Born in Ohio on April 21, 1927, Carrie spent most of her life on the Southwest side of Chicago and lately resided in the home of her daughter, Alice, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was an excellent cook, an avid reader...
Anne Marbury Leonard
Feb 18, 2015
Anne Marbury Leonard, age 77, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Anne was born in Jackson, TN, on July 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Owen and Juanita Sager Marbury. She was married to G.L. Leonard who preceded her in death. She was a former employee of Thomas, Ross and Stanfill and...
Ruby Neal Stallings Dudley
Feb 12, 2015
Ruby Neal Stallings Dudley passed away February 12, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Dudley was born October 14, 1932, in Crockett County, TN, to the late David and Floy (Neal) Stallings. She graduated from Alamo High School in 1950, and was a member of the Beta Club and basketball team. After graduation, she moved to Jackson with her mother and...
William Shelby Hutcherson
Feb 10, 2015
William Shelby Hutcherson, 93, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at his residence. He was born August 21, 1921 in Jackson, TN the son of William and Lucy Jeffries Hutcherson. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army under Gen. George Patton in North Africa and Sicily. He was a 70 year member of IBEW and was...
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