All Obituaries

Mrs. Ollie Cotham age 90 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. Born May 21st, 1933, to the late Lizzy Jane & Ben Trull she is preceded in death by her husband, G. C. Cotham Jr.; daughter, Cheryl Allen; brothers, Grady Trull and Elmer Trull; sisters, Hollie Edwards and Sudie Hood. She is survived by daughters, Nelda Cotham of Parsons, TN, Pam Reddix of Perryville, TN, and Jan Scott of Perryville, TN; son-in-law,...

Mrs. Charlotte Mathis age 79 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, TN. Born May 12th to the late Arch & Zummer Rushing. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Mathis; brothers, Truman Rushing, Harry Rushing, Jim Rushing, and Benson Rushing; sister, Imogene Weems. She is survived by daughters, Michelle Mathis of Nashville, TN and Janet Demorest of Parsons, TN; brothers, Jerry Rushing of Decaturville, TN...

Mr. James Leon Rushing age 84 of Parsons, TN passed away on Wednesday Sept. 6, 2023 at AHC Savannah in Savannah, TN. He is survived by his niece, Vickie (Darrell) Morgan of Parsons, TN; several cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Georga Mae & Udis Rushing; sister, Brenda McCorkle; brother, John Wesley Rushing; nephew, Ricky McCorkle. Graveside services for Mr. Rushing will be held on Thursday Sept. 7, 2023 at 1:00PM in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Decaturville, TN.

Mrs. Katie Rushing age 89 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. She is survived by her daughter, Jill (Walter) Hickson of Holladay, TN; brothers, Spellings Smith of Decaturville, TN and Lynn Smith of Decaturville, TN; sister, Judy Kay Wulfert of Scotts Hill, TN; grandchildren, Trey Leist, Cass Leist, and Rebecca Philo; 14 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary...

Mrs. Katy Sue Shaffer age 66 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Saturday September 2, 2023 at Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, TN. Born April 28, 1957 to the late John & Mary Hinson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Shaffer; two brothers, Dale Hinson & Roy Hinson; two grandchildren, Brandon Brawley & Brooke Hayes. She is survived by three children; two sons, Timmy (Rhonda) Hayes, Billy (April) Yates; one daughter, Melissa Yates; eight grandchildren,...

Mr. J. W. Perry age 75 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Friday September 1, 2023 at TN State Veterans' Home in Humboldt, TN. J.W. went to work for TVA after high school. He was in the Army in Vietnam for 2 years, as a helicopter mechanic. After returning home, he went back to work for TVA, as a Journeyman Lineman, retiring in 2007 in Columbia, TN. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to garden, hunt, fish, boat, and travel. He loved to spend time with his grandsons and dogs. He...

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Bartholomew age 78 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Friday September 1, 2023 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Bobbie was wonderfully devoted to her family. She married Freddy on Dec. 20, 1963, this year would be their 60th anniversary. She was so proud of Richie & Jennifer. She was especially proud of her grandsons, Owen & Aaron. She graduated as Valedictorian of Parsons High School in 1963. She led by example and was always doing for others. She was a...

Mrs. Danielle Jones Hart age 40 of Humboldt, TN passed away on Friday September 1, 2023 in Humboldt, TN. She is survived by her son, Cameron Hart of Newbern, TN; daughter, Riley Hart of Newbern, TN; brother, Daniel Jones of Parsons, TN; sister, Brittany Cunningham Wilson of Parsons, TN; aunts, Brenda (Elmer) Scott of Lexington, TN and Shannon (Paul) Renfroe Jones of Parsons, TN; uncle, Dickie Miller of Nashville, TN; step-mother, Teresa Cunningham of Parsons, TN. She is preceded in...

Mr. Guy Bell age 90 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Monday August 21, 2023 at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents Verna & Herschell Bell; brother, J. B. Bell. Survivors include his wife of 70 years Earleen Bell of Parsons, TN; son, David Bell of Jackson, TN; sister-in-law, Ima Bowman of Parsons, TN; nephew, Jeff Bowman of Parsons, TN. Visitation for Mr. Bell will be held at Parsons Mortuary on Wednesday Aug. 23, 2023 from 12:00PM...

Mrs. Vicki Lynn French age 68 of Parsons, TN, passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023 at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Odem. Survivors include her husband, Freddy French of Parsons, TN; daughters, Wendy (Mark) French Barrett of Nashville, TN, & Heather (Jeremy) Gibson of Parsons, TN; father, Mike Hayes of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, Sean Hayes of Hawaii; grandchildren, Kelley Haneline, Lacey Gibson, Mercedes Gibson,...