Obituaries

Obituaries for the Gibson County, TN Area

Marie I. Garner

Marie I. Garner

Apr 21, 2024

Marie Garner, age 90, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Christian Care Center of Medina.She was born on March 5, 1934, in Ingraham, Illinois to the late Earl Mosser and Mary Louise Cook.Marie is survived by her son, Mark Pickens and his wife Darlene of Medina, Tennessee; brother, Lowell Benefield of Flora, Illinois; sister, Joann Seifers Williamson of...

Clifton "Cliff" Odell Pollis

Clifton "Cliff" Odell Pollis

Apr 21, 2024

Mr. Clifton "Cliff" Pollis, age 90, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2024.He was born on January 16, 1934, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Aleen Sawyers West. Cliff proudly served in the United States Army.In addition to his mother, Cliff was preceded in death by his son, Michael Odell Pollis and daughter, Cathey Carroll.He is survived by...

Walter Glenn Scott, Jr.

Walter Glenn Scott, Jr.

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Walter Scott, Jr., age 90, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Milan, Tennessee.He was born on April 14, 1934 in Greenville, North Carolina to the late Walter Glenn Scott, Sr. and Florence Overton Scott. Walter proudly retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Robert Charles Zembiec

Robert Charles Zembiec

Apr 18, 2024

Robert Charles Zembiec died at the State Veteran’s Home in Humboldt, TN on April 18, 2024. He was bornon July 25, 1936 to the parents of Helen and Alexander Zembiec in Carthage, New York, and was the oldestof four children. In April of 1954, at the age of 17, Robert enlisted in the Air Force, completing his basictraining at Bainbridge,...

Cody Lamar Bradshaw

Cody Lamar Bradshaw

Apr 14, 2024

Cody Lamar Bradshaw age 23 of Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Crockett County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 16, 2000, in Jackson to Debra Lea Bradshaw and Leman Earl Russell. Cody was preceded in death by an uncle, Jonathan Russell.Survivors include his mother, Debra Lea Bradshaw of Willow...

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...

Ruby Virginia Cherry

Ruby Virginia Cherry

Apr 5, 2024

Ruby “Virginia” Cherry, 88 of Trenton, formally of Kenton, Tn went to her Heavenly home on April 5, 2024, from the Dyer Nursing Home. 

Virginia was the daughter of the late William (Red) and Polkie Coday, She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Trenton, TN.  She loved Jesus, loved to entertain and cook.

She was the widow of...

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

Samuel (Sam) Russell Stewart passed away from a long illness on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his homein Humboldt, Tennessee. He was born in George County, Mississippi to Gordon Russell Stewart andGracie Virginia Shepherd Stewart. He relocated to Humboldt, TN in 2013.Mr. Stewart attended George County High School and served in the Mississippi Army National Guard forsix years. He retired...

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...

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