Obituaries

Obituaries for the Gibson County, TN Area

Talmadge "Steve" Mills, Sr.

Talmadge "Steve" Mills, Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Steve Mills, age 76, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee.

He was born on August 7, 1948 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to the late Talmadge Dewitt Mills and Doriene Vineyard Mills. He proudly served in the United States Army. 

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his...

George "Alan" Crabtree

George "Alan" Crabtree

Jan 15, 2025

Alan Crabtree, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee.

He was born on May 13, 1957 in St. Louis County, Missouri to the late Ervin Franklin Crabtree and Mary Duncan Crabtree.

In addtion to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by one brother, Ervin Crabtree, Jr. and five sisters, Fern Crabtree, Elizabeth Crabtree, Lois Rittenhose,...

Richard "Rick" Lane Watson, Sr.

Richard "Rick" Lane Watson, Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

Rick Watson, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Paris, Tennessee.

He was born on July 13, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Barnie Watson and Vera Mansfield Watson.

In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Watson and four brothers, Buddy Watson, Barney Lynn Watson, Phillip Watson and Randy Watson.

He is survived...

Adrienne Beth Cadway

Adrienne Beth Cadway

Jan 12, 2025

Adrienne Cadway, age 73, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was born on June 3, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Sidney Pellman and Miriam Sagel Pellman.

She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Cadway; two sisters, Rochelle Messina and Lynne Pellman; and very special friend, Corene Hinrichs.

There are no services scheduled...

Peggy "Bonnie" Lavon Morgan

Peggy "Bonnie" Lavon Morgan

Jan 10, 2025

Peggy "Bonnie" Morgan, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was born on March 8, 1950 in Hickory Flat, Mississippi to the late Troy Hudson and Mildred Bain Hudson.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelia Arnold; four brothers, Pete Bradford, Troy Lamar Hudson, Huey Hudson...

Edward "Ed" A. Ramsey, Sr.

Edward "Ed" A. Ramsey, Sr.

Jan 10, 2025

Ed Ramsey, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Jackson, Tennessee.

He was born on November 18, 1952 in Monticello, New York to the late Arnold Ramsey and Jean Close Ramsey. Ed enjoyed restoring antique vehices and loved to attend car shows. He was an over the road truck driver for thirty three years. 

He is survied by his...

Judy Elaine Pickler

Judy Elaine Pickler

Jan 9, 2025

Judy Pickler, formerly of Dresden, walked into the loving arms of Jesus on January 9, 2025 at The Waters of McKenzie. She was 77. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 9, 1947, she rounded out her family as the only daughter.

Later they moved to Hohenwald, TN, where she grew up and graduated from Lewis County High School in 1965. Despite...

Clyde Edmund Jones

Clyde Edmund Jones

Jan 8, 2025

Clyde Edmund “Eddie” Jones, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Jackson.  Mr. Jones was a member of Abundant Life Famly Worship Center in Cedar Grove and a retired Dump Truck Driver.

  The husband of Kathy Jones, he also leaves his children, Billy (Katie) Jones of Cedar Grove, Jenny (Matt) Mitchell of Cedar Grove, Lara (Wayne) Fullington of Cedar...

John W. Gammons

John W. Gammons

Jan 6, 2025

John Gammons, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was born on November 14, 1948 in Bradford, Tennessee to the late John R. Gammons and Nancy Louise Gammons.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Arby Wayne Gammons and two sisters, JoeAnn Null and Peggy Ann Sharp.

He...

Laura Frances Holder

Laura Frances Holder

Jan 4, 2025

Laura was born in Gideon, MO to Lee and Edith Whitledge – the oldest of 4 children. She graduated from Gideon High School in 1960, where she served as captain of the cheerleading squad as well as captain of the volleyball team. She and her family moved to Humboldt, TN in 1972, where Laura was active in the community –...

Steven Anthony Hamman

Steven Anthony Hamman

Jan 3, 2025

Steven Hamman, age 57, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Henderson County Community Hospital.

He was born on  September 12, 1967 in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late Franklin Davenport Hamman and Carrie Sue Rector.

In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by three brothers, Mike Hamman, Tony Hamman and Tim Hammon and one sister, Susan Hamman.

He...

Christine Jones

Christine Jones

Jan 3, 2025

Christine Jones, age 73, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Laurelwood Health Care.

She was born August 11, 1951 in Somerville, Tennessee to the late Tommy Harris, Sr. and Frances Kimble.

In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her son, Chester Jones.

She is survived by her two sons, Charlie Jones of Memphis and Christopher Brewer and...

David E. Lewis

David E. Lewis

Jan 2, 2025

David Lewis, age 58, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home in Humboldt, Tennessee.

He was born in Memphis on April 9, 1966 to the late Lloyd Lewis and Annie Lewis.

David is survived by his wife of eleven years, Donna K. Sanders-Lewis; two sons, Christopher Jordan Lewis of Saint Louis, Missouri and William Haden Lewis of Murray, Kentucky;...

Christopher Jay Laird

Christopher Jay Laird

Dec 31, 2024

Christopher "Bubba" Laird, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Trenton, Tennessee.

He was born on July 21, 1981 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Sidney Laird and Teresa Jones Laird.

In addition to his parents, Christopher was preceded in death by his sister, Ashley Laird.

He is survived by his life partner, Chris Belote; two sisters, Hunter Burrow of...

Cecil Dalton Williams, Jr.

Cecil Dalton Williams, Jr.

Dec 29, 2024

Cecil Williams, Jr., age 52, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in McKenzie, Tennessee.

He was born on August 13, 1972 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to the late Cecil Dalton Williams, Sr. and Reba Jo Williams.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

William Richard Blake

William Richard Blake

Dec 27, 2024

William Blake, age 68, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Milan General Hospital.

He was born on April 18, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Blake and Marilyn Collopy Blake.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Blake.

He is survived by two sisters, Karen Peterson of Algonquin, Illinois and Susan Chefalo...

Rebecca A. Johnson

Rebecca A. Johnson

2024

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Sand Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Marty Comer officiating. Burial will follow at Sand Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jackson Madison...

Wayne K. McKnight

Wayne K. McKnight

Dec 21, 2024

Wayne McKnight, age 56, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

He was born on May 29, 1968 in Dyersburg to the late Enos McKnight and Dorothy Ali McKnight.

Wayne is survived by his daughter, Karolyn Bond and husband Donte; two brothers, Tony Ali of Toone and Todd McKnight of Dyer; and one grandchild, Dustin McKnight. 

A memorial service will...

Doyle C. Lawson

Doyle C. Lawson

Dec 19, 2024

Doyle Lawson, age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home in Jackson, Tennessee.

He was born on July 6, 1948 in Seminole, Texas to the late Louis C. Lawson and Loma Doyle Flippin.

In addition to his parents, Doyle was preceded in death by one son, Doyle Lee Lawson; brother, Paul Ray Lawson; and sister, Glenda Womack.

He is...

William Wess Collins

William Wess Collins

Dec 15, 2024

William Collins, age 90, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home in Jackson, Tennessee.

He was born on November 6, 1934 in Malesus to the late William Marshall Collins and Mary Catherine Collins. William was a mason and a member of Malesus Baptist Church. He was a reserve deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Department.

In addition to his...

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