Obituaries

Obituaries for the Gibson County, TN Area

Pauline "Polly" Adams

Pauline "Polly" Adams

Apr 10, 2024

Polly Adams, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at NHC in Milan.She was born on May 2, 1931 in Jackson to the late Hubert Elvis Vestal and Maudie Mae Perry Vestal.In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Adams; three children, Don Adams, Paulette James and Wanda Ratliff; brothers; sisters; and...

Pastor James "Buster" Groves

Pastor James "Buster" Groves

Apr 8, 2024

Pastor James "Buster" Groves, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his home in Milan.He was born on August 8, 1944, to the late Thomas Woodrow Groves and Mary Winters Groves Myracle.He proudly served in the Tennessee Army National Guard. In Buster's earlier years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served as the Pastor at...

Barbara Joyce Cottner

Barbara Joyce Cottner

Apr 7, 2024

Barbara Cottner, age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Northbrooke Health Care in Jackson.She was born on October 17, 1952 in Jackson to the late Felan Duncan and Dorothy Lemons Duncan.In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.She is survived by her two sons Johnny Cottner and Michael Cottner and...

Marilyn Sue McDonald

Marilyn Sue McDonald

Apr 4, 2024

Marilyn McDonald, age 73, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born on April 26, 1950 in Louisiana to the late Leon Kinman and Jesse Mae Albright Kinman.Marilyn retired after fifty years as a dental assistant.In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.She is survived...

Jana Jones Hall

Jana Jones Hall

Apr 4, 2024

Jana Jones Hall passed away at her home in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday, April 4, 2024.Mrs. Hall graduated from Peabody High School, Trenton, Tennessee, in 1999. At Peabody, she was a multi-sport athlete as well as an academic honor student. Mrs. Hall earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance from the University of Tennessee at Martin. While...

Terry Lee Lessenberry

Terry Lee Lessenberry

Apr 2, 2024

Terry Lessenberry, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1946, in Humboldt to the late Elijah Hugh Lessenberry and Margaret Davidson Lessenberry.There are no services scheduled at this time. 

William David Hamlett

William David Hamlett

Apr 1, 2024

David Hamlett, age 75, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Northbrooke Healthcare and Rehab.He was born on March 8, 1949, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late William Dan Hamlett and Evelyn Morgan Hamlett.David is survived by a host of friends!A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Susan Gourley

Susan Gourley

Mar 31, 2024

Susan Gourley, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home in Lexington.She was born on June 16, 1952, in Jackson to the late Edmond Webb and Jean Burkley Webb.Susan is survived by her husband of fifty years, Lanny Gourley of Lexington; son, Justin Gourley and wife Stephanie of Jackson; sister, Judy Powell of Parsons; and four...

Tommy Walter Alexander

Tommy Walter Alexander

Mar 30, 2024

Tommy Walter Alexander age 50 of Lexington, formerly of Decaturville, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1973, in Parsons to Ronnie Alexander and the late Shirley Phillips Cox. Tommy enjoyed church, spending time with his family, most importantly, his grandchildren as his grandchildren was his whole world. Tommy...

Samuel “Sam” R. Stewart

Samuel “Sam” R. Stewart

Mar 30, 2024

Sam Stewart, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born on July 20, 1944, in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Gordon Russell Stewart and Gracie Shepherd Stewart.There are no services scheduled at this time.

Robert Lee Price

Robert Lee Price

Mar 30, 2024

Mr. Robert Price, age 70, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.He was born on June 23, 1953, in McLemoresville, Tennessee to the late Lawrence Lee Price and Irene Hillsman Price.Robert loved to work in the yard and thoroughly enjoyed playing the guitar with his gospel band, The Gospel Lights. He graduated from Trezevant...

Murray "Sparkie" Williams

Murray "Sparkie" Williams

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Murray Wayne "Sparkie" Williams age 84 of Jackson, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.He was born January 18, 1940, in Jackson to the late Joe Howard Williams and Elease Sanders Williams. Mr. Williams was a member of Oakfield Baptist Church and a Veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Mr. Williams was an owner...

James Nelson, Jr

James Nelson, Jr

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. James Nelson, Jr. age 74 of Martin, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.There are no services scheduled at this time. 

David Halliburton

David Halliburton

Mar 25, 2024

Mr. David Halliburton went to his heavenly home on March 25, 2024 after a long but strong fight from kidney disease.

 

He was born February 8, 1956 to the (late) Charles Halliburton Sr. and Peggy (Moore) Halliburton.

 

Kidney Disease brought on several other health issues the past seven years but you hardly ever heard David complain.  He was an example of grace...

Tansy Williams Howell

Tansy Williams Howell

Mar 25, 2024

Tansy Kathy Williams Howell, 52, of Bells, TN, died on Monday, March 25, 2024, at her residence.

Tansy was born on December 20, 1971, in Memphis, TN to Susie and Doug Lacy. She was lovingly adopted into the family of Emmett and Linda Williams of Bells, in June 1972, when she was six months old.  

Tansy was a hair stylist by...

Donald Ray Heaggan

Donald Ray Heaggan

Mar 22, 2024

Mr. Donald Ray Heaggan age 48 of Brown Summit, NC, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born August 28, 1975, in Milwaukee, WI. There are no services scheduled at this time. 

James "Jim" Keen

James "Jim" Keen

Mar 22, 2024

Jim was born on September 4, 1959, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Leslie L. Keen and Mary E. Keen. Jim passed away  peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, in the care of hospice at the home of his caring niece, Kelly Fowler and her husband Russ.If you had the privilege of knowing Jim, you knew he always had a...

Sarah Louise Wren

Sarah Louise Wren

Mar 21, 2024

Sarah Louise Wren of Trenton, age 70, went to her heavenly home surrounded by loved ones on March 21, 2024, after a long and strong fight with cancer. Sarah was born in Milan, TN to the late Howard Wren and Mable Miller Wren and grew up in Trenton, TN. Sarah recently retired from Trenton Housing Authority, was a member of the...

Courtnie Marie Woods

Courtnie Marie Woods

Mar 20, 2024

Courtnie Marie Woods age 38 of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024.She was born November 4, 1986, in Tupelo, MS to Robert Bell and the late Tracy Lynn Keeton.There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Donna Jean Riley

Donna Jean Riley

Mar 19, 2024

Mrs. Donna Riley age 77 of Henderson, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.She was born on December 1, 1946, in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Robert J. Cobb and Anna Lou Thurman Cobb. Donna was the oldest of three daughters. After high school, she married the love of her life, James Allen Riley. Mrs....

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