Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
James Thomas Vinson
Apr 14, 2024
James Thomas Vinson, known affectionately as Jimmy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Alive Hospice House in Nashville, TN. He was born on September 10, 1949, in Mercer, TN, the son of the late James Wilson and Roberta Lewis Vinson. Jimmy dedicated over twenty years of his career to Perseus Distribution,...
April Michelle Busby
Apr 13, 2024
April Michelle Busby, a beloved soul who brightened the lives of all those around her, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 51. April was born on February 22, 1973, in Jackson, Tennessee, the daughter of Gail Burns Wernimont and Peter Wernimont. April's career as the manager of the Dental...
Bonnie Sue Young
Apr 12, 2024
Bonnie Sue Young, a beloved figure in the community, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2024, at her residence in Beech Bluff, TN. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Paul E. Young, Jr., at the age of 73. Born on October 31, 1950, in Mayfield, KY, the daughter of the late Lloyd Dean and Mary Sue Patterson Pollock. Bonnie...
Sharon Kay Gower
Apr 10, 2024
Sharon Kay Gower, known affectionately as Kay, was a compassionate soul whose life was dedicated to helping others in various ways. She departed this life peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on January 13, 1957, to Rex and Beverly Dorrough. Kay's career was defined by her commitment to making a difference in the...
Joanne Wyatt
Apr 8, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Joanne Wyatt on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Christian Care Center of Medina at the age of 70. Joanne was born in Jackson, Tennessee, on August 13, 1953, the daughter of the late Joseph E, and Iva McCollum Hopper. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to caring for her family...
Margaret Petty Jones Bledsoe
Apr 7, 2024
Margaret Petty Jones Bledsoe
Born 10-21-1936 Deceased 04-07-2024
Margaret P. Bledsoe passed from this world into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on April 7, 2024, at Northbrooke Healthcare and Rehab. after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Virginia Petty, her husband Charles "Buddy" Bledsoe, Jr. and a grandson Markus Benjamin...
Ruth Celena Thomas Allen
Apr 4, 2024
Ruth Allen left this world peacefully early Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at the Bells Nursing Home at the age of 94. “Wheel of Fortune” lost its biggest fan. She was born Ruth Celena Thomas on October 13, 1929, in Tamms, IL to the late Roscoe and Delores Thomas, who later moved their family to Jackson, TN. Ruth had a...
James Thomas "Tommy" Green
Apr 1, 2024
James Thomas Green, known as "Tommy" to his loved ones, passed away early morning on Monday April 1st, 2024, at Jackson - Madison County General Hospital. He was born on January 19th, 1938, in Nashville, TN. Tommy led a fulfilling life as an Optician for Lifetime Eyecare and proudly served in the National Guard. His lively personality shone through as he...
Mary Beasley Hammer
Mar 30, 2024
Mary Beasley Hammer died peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at the age of 78. She was born in Jackson, TN, on March 21, 1946. The youngest of seven children, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ellis and Frances Allen Ferguson Beasley. Mary was retired from a fulfilling career as payroll and accounting...
Regina R. Smith
Mar 26, 2024
In loving memory of Regina Smith, mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend. Regina passed away peacefully with her companion, Billy, and son, Michael, by her side at her residence in Jackson, TN, on March 26, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on May 31, 1956, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Dennis Earl and Dorothy Reasons Thompson. Regina...
Leigh Ann McGuire
Mar 25, 2024
Leigh Ann McGuire was loved by many, left this world to be with her Daughter, Beth “Boo” on March 25, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, generosity, and happiness. Leigh Ann faced her health challenges with courage and grace. Never complaining and still strove to make others around her happy until God called her home to...
Teddy Woodrow May
Mar 25, 2024
Teddy Woodrow May, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his residence in Humboldt, TN. He was 76 years old.He was born on July 31, 1947, in Jackson, TN the son of the late Sherley Woodrow and Wilma Catherine Grisham May.Teddy led a remarkable life filled with love for his family...
Donna Lynne (Rutledge) Boren
Mar 20, 2024
Donna Lynne Boren (nee Rutledge) died peacefully at home on March 20, 2024. She was born
to Jerry and Eleanor Rutledge on August 6, 1959, in Memphis, TN. Donna attended high school
in Columbia, TN, graduating in 1977. Her first daughter Abigail was born in 1979, before the
family moved to Jackson, TN in 1981. While working as a laboratory technician at Jackson
General...
Eula Fern Thigpen Brashear
Mar 13, 2024
Eula Fern Thigpen Brashear departed this life March 13, 2024, at Charter Senior Living, Jackson, Tennessee. Eula was born September 18, 1930, at 740 South Highland Street, Memphis, Tennessee, to Novice and Eva Lucille Barbee Thigpen. She and her sister, Charlotte, grew up on South Highland Street attending Memphis City Schools and graduated from Messick High School. She enjoyed...
Loretta "Lori" M. Kiper
Mar 12, 2024
In loving memory of Lori Kiper, who passed away peacefully at her home in the care of hospice on March 12, 2024. She was born in Jackson, Michigan an April 21, 1952, to the late John and Margaret Zantop Widmayer. She was a wonderful mother, cherished friend, and a passionate gardener who found joy in traveling and spending time with...
James Freeman (Jim) Brown
Mar 10, 2024
James Freeman Brown affectionately known as Jim died three days shy of his 84th birthday on March 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Jim grew up on a small farm in Knox County and graduated from Farragut High School in 1958. He was the first in his family to attend college and received...
Robert Gordon
Mar 9, 2024
Robert Gordon, 80, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, peacefully passed away at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of many with his patient, kind, and gentle spirit. Born on October 27, 1943, in Brownsville, TN, Robert led a fulfilling life that was marked by his...
Teresa Lynne Elam
Mar 8, 2024
Teresa Arnold Elam, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Jackson TN on July 22, 1954, Teresa was the first-born child to the late William Paul and Lottie Demoss Arnold, who welcomed her with open arms to her heavenly home.
She dedicated her career to serving others. A lifelong Jacksonian, she...
Ricky Dale Lewis
Mar 8, 2024
Ricky Dale Lewis, age 61, departed this life peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1962, in Memphis, TN to Bobby and Frances Lewis. Let us all continue to honor his memory by carrying the values of kindness, friendship, and unconditional love that he embodied. Born on a winter day, Ricky...
Lois G. Wiseman
Mar 4, 2024
Lois G. Wiseman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 4, 2024, at Maplewood the age of 78. She was born on December 19, 1945, in Elizabethton, TN, the daughter of the late George Warren and Florence Loretta Ashley Watson. In her professional life, Lois excelled in retail sales for several years. However,...
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