Obituaries
Jackson and Humboldt, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Jackson and Humboldt, TN
Michele Renee Gower
Apr 30, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Michele Renee Gower, age 65, will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 4-7 pm on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gower passed away on April 30,...
Eddie Rogers Riddell
Apr 30, 2025
Eddie Rogers Riddell, age 83, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on April 30, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1941, in Haywood County to the late Eddie B. Riddell and Ruth Norman Riddell.
Eddie graduated from Beech Bluff High School in 1960 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He later retired from the Tennessee Department of...
Gary Barnett
Apr 30, 2025
Mr. Gary Lynn Barnett, age 69, passed away peacefully from this earth on April 30, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1955, in Jackson, TN to the late S.D. Barnett and Geneva Sparkman Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack Barnett.
Mr. Barnett was a longtime member of West Jackson Baptist Church. He worked many...
Patsy Louise Walters
Apr 30, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Louise Walters, age 80, passed away on April 30, 2025, at her home in Jackson, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bufford Smith and Bill Smith.
Mrs. Walters is survived by her husband, Roy Lee Walters; sons, Roy E. Walters, Jimmy Lee Walters (Katherine); daughter, Patricia Darlene Dugger; brothers, Brady Smith, Emmit Smith; six grandchildren...
Betty Ruth Mills
Apr 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Betty Ruth Mills (Stewart)
Betty Ruth Mills (Stewart), age 88, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 22nd, surrounded by her family. Born in Hardeman County on November 7th, 1936 to the late John Dewey Stewart and Nina Dee Hammers Stewart. She brought joy and light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Margie Nell Granger
Apr 21, 2025
Graveside services for Ms. Margie Nell Granger, age 86, will be held at 1 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Bemis Cemetery.
Memorial services for Ms. Granger will be held from 10:30 - 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at AHC Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, TN.
Ms. Granger passed away on April 21, 2025, in Humboldt, TN. She...
Cary Lee Venable
Apr 14, 2025
Cary Lee Venable, age 58, passed away April 14, 2025, in Jackson, TN. He was born on August 31, 1966 to Earl Powell Venable, Jr. and Diane Collins Dean.
Mr. Venable was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Diane Dean; wife, Angie Venable; sons, Cody Venable, Terry Venable; daughters, Jenny Venable, Ashley Fullington; brothers, Bryant...
Robert Earl Thornton
Apr 13, 2025
Robert Earl Thornton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 13, 2025. Born on November 10, 1938, Robert Earl was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Tennessee. Known for his enduring faith and deep love for his family, Robert Earl spent his life nurturing both his loved ones and the land he tended. A dedicated farmer,...
Judith Lynn Clark
Apr 5, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Judith Lynn Brown Clark, age 61, will be held at 6 pm on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Coleman officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 4-6 pm before the service.
Mrs. Clark passed away on April 5, 2025, at her home in Jackson, TN. She was born on...
Terrence Murray Poteet
Mar 31, 2025
Longtime Jackson, TN resident, Terrence Murray Poteet, age 86, passed away on March 31, 2025. Mr. Poteet moved to Tennessee in 1970 with his family to help design and build the Pringles facility in Jackson. He worked for Proctor and Gamble his entire career, eventually becoming the human resources manager for the Pringles plant. After retiring in the 80s, Terry...
Fred Lynn Arnette
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Fred Lynn Arnett, age 75, passed away on March 31, 2025, in Jackson, TN. He was born on March 16, 1950 to the late Alvin C. Arnette and Josephine Whisman Arnette.
Mr. Arnette is survived by his brother, Rodney Arnette (Ann), Richard Arnette; sister, Saundra Arnette Smith; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Arnette will be held at...
Shirley Ann Pollock Moore
Mar 22, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Pollock Moore, age 83, will be held at 1 pm Monday, March 24, 2025, at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with Dr. John Farrar officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 11-1 pm before the service.
Mrs. Moore passed away on March 22, 2025, in Jackson,...
John Ashley Beasley, Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. John Ashley Beasley, Sr., age 88, will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Pierce officiating. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery.
Mr. Beasley passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1936, in Brighton, TN to the late...
Billie Marie Glover Cook
Mar 18, 2025
Graveside service for Mrs. Billie Marie Glover Cook, age 93, will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 21, 2025, at Liberty Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Cook passed away on March 18, 2025, in Jackson, TN. She was born on June 30, 1931 at Shiloh in Pittsburg Landing, TN to the late Bill Glover and Eva Barlow Glover. She was...
Justin Nicholas Ricketts
Mar 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Justin Nicholas Ricketts, who was born on December 3, 2012, in Jackson, TN and sadly left us on March 14, 2025. Justin resided in Vinemont, AL, where he was deeply loved by his family and friends.
Justin was the beloved son of Johnny (Megan), Summer (Michael), Timothy (Mackenzie) and Darlene...
Bobbie Ann Mims
Mar 12, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Ann Mims, age 81, will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Meridian Baptist Church in Jackson, TN with Bro. Tim Bass officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 1-2 pm before the service.
Mrs. Mims passed away on March 12, 2025, in Jackson, TN. She was born on March...
Betsy Henry Clayton
Mar 6, 2025
Betsy Gail Clayton, 54, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born in Jackson, TN and moved to Cleveland in 2013.
Betsy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and a source of light and love within her family. She met her husband, James, while working as a preschool teacher, which she continued to do...
Robert Franklin Rice
Mar 5, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Robert Franklin Rice, age 87, will be held at 1 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the chapel of Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with Bro. James Keaton officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 11 am – 1 pm before the service.
Mr. Rice passed away on March 5,...
Greta Hornsby Duncan
Mar 3, 2025
Mrs. Greta Hornsby Duncan, age 88, passed away on March 3, 2025, at ACH Northbrook in Jackson, TN. She was born on June 22, 1939, in Madison County, TN to the late Gaston B. Hornsby and Mellie Allen Hornsby. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on 38 years, William H. Duncan, Sr.
Mrs. Duncan is survived by her...
Anthony Dewayne Morris
Mar 1, 2025
Anthony Dewayne "Tony" Morris, age 67, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Jackson, TN. He was born February 23, 1958, in Illinois to the late Earl Franklin Morris and Jo Ann Dees Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Morris.
Tony is survived by his wife, Julie Twyman; son, Danny Morris; brother, Jody Morris;...
