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Madison County TN Obituaries
 JAY GUY CISCO - We hope with regret the death of our friend Mr. Jay Guy Cisco which occurred in Nashville last Monday, at the age of 78 years. In the middle 1880's Mr. Cisco was a resident of Jackson and his body was carried back there for burial. In Jackson he was the proprietor of a bookstore and later published the Forked Deer Blade. At one time, Mr. Disco had dumped on him the mail contract between Lexington and Jackson because of having gone on the bond of the contractor and when we, in the Progress, made some criticisms of the tardiness of the arrival of the mail here over the execrable winter roads, Mr. Cisco said in his Blade that he had heard that jackasses were good beasts of burden and suggested that the editor of the Progress be given a trial on the Jackson - Lexington mail route. But we got to be great friends and that friendship continued until his death. He was of noble French birth or close descent and was truly a noble man by nature, and he was one of the m ost independent men we ever knew, one of the most intelligent, possessing the highest sense of honor and one of the most lovable. For many years at his Nashville home he bought expensive seeds and plants and grew flowers to give to those who loved them, sent them to the rooms of sick people whom he knew and to the aged. He was absolutely without fear and on every occasion and every subject was given to expressing his honest convictions, regardless of consequences. He left three or four sons and daughters, but we never knew any of his family. We trust that he has fgone to enjoy reward by his many kind deeds. Lexington Progress April 28, 1922 PHILLIP COLE was a life-long resident of Jackson Tennessee. He was the great-grandson of Major John Cole who moved to Madison County from Rockingham, North Carolina in 1846. They settled in the Providence area and built a large plantation. His son Phillip moved to Jackson and his son Edwin went to work on Illinois Central RR as an Engineer and took the first freight train south. He attended Jackson City schools and was very active in sports. Mr. Cole joined the National Guard Co. L. 117th Infantry at the age of 16 then furthered his military career in the Navy through WWII and was honorably discharged in January 1946. He was a lifetime member of Post 1848 V.F.W. Mr. Cole married the love of his life, Roselyn Foxx in 1937 and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before her death in 1995. While Roselyn's health diminished, Pete cared for her night and day at their home for 10 years. Pete was laid to rest next to his beloved wife Roselyn. Mr. Cole is survived by his daughter, Sherry, her husband David Phillips of Carmel, IN; granddaughters, Marie Phillips and her fiancée Zach Cain of Westfield, IN and Bonnie, her husband Nathan Ehman and Pete's first great-grandson, Jude Cole Ehman, due February, 2009; sister-in-law, Pat Cole of Jackson, two nephews: John Cole and John "Jay" Cole II of Jackson; and two nieces: Carol Robinson and Judy Rhear also of Jackson. DANNY FRANKLIN COLEY died March 26,2008 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee on December 28, 1984 and was a graduate of South Side High School and the Tennessee Technology Center. Mr. Coley was an auto body repairman with Precision Auto Body in Medina and Serra Chevrolet Auto Body Department in Jackson. He was a member of Parkburg Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Amos F. Coley and John H. Williams. Survivors include his parents, Danny F. and Susan L. Williams Coley, Sr. of Pinson; a brother John-Amos Coley of Pinson; his grandmothers, Mrs. Lorene Coley of Jackson and Mrs. Glenda Williams Banks and step-grandfather, Hobert Banks both of Jackson; four aunts, Kathy (Billy) Wheat of Jackson, Judy Coley of Selmer, Mona (Chris) Cummings of Medon and Melinda Ramey of Pinson; six cousins, Regina Morris, Johnathan Sipes, Chris Cummings, II, Rachel Pierce, Christopher Rinks and Heather Norville and numerous friends. Pallbearers to serve are Jared Myracle, Michael Fortune, Daniel Elder, Nick Warren, Cody Gray and Bo Simon. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Mincher and Rusty Sisco. LONNIE LEE COLEY - Graveside services for Mr. Lonnie Lee "Buster" Coley, age 55, will start at 12:30 P. M. from George A. Smith & Sons, South Chapel and will proceed to Highland Memorial at 1:00 P. M. Mr. Coley was born April 30, 1952 and departed this life on August 16, 2007 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, James Willie "J. W." Coley, Sr. of Jackson, TN; and his grandparents, Odie and Lonnie Coley of Tupelo, MS and Helen King of Jackson, TN and Lee King of Okalona, MS. Mr. Coley is survived by his mother, Mrs. Thomasina "Tommye" Coley of Jackson, TN; a brother, James Willie "Jimmy" Coley, Jr. (Theresa) of Jackson; three sisters, Kay C Hall (Ronnie), Becky Rodgers (Terry) and Cindy Reaves (Jimmy Edwards) all of Jackson; one son, Lonnie "Lee" Coley, Jr.(Laura) of henderson; two daughters, Angela Garner of Finger and Sabra Coley of Jackson, TN. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. JOELLA (JONES) COLLINS , age 60, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday September 18, 2007 at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons with Brother Ronnie Wilburn and Brother Larry Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Joella died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Jackson-Madison County General. She was born on January 28, 1947 in Jackson, Tn. the daughter of the late Roy Jones. Joella was a member of Meridian Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Roger Collins of Jackson,TN; daughters Debbie Collins Thornhill and husband, Roger, and Julie Collins Thompson and husband, Jeff. A special daughter, Lesa (Randy) and baby, Jordan McMinn. Joella is also survived by her parents, Mae Barnette and James Barnette, her grandchildren, Michael Thornhill, Brittany Sellers, and Jeffery Thompson, and her sisters, Joita Alexander, Dorothy Jean Jones and Linda Moore JOHNNY BRUCE CONNELL - Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Bruce Connell, 55, will be held at 1:30 today, April 6, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery with Military honors presented by Mr. Lee Vest. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral home is in charge. Mr. Connell, an inside sales person for Stuart C. Irby Company, died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Jackson County Hospital. He was born in Henderson County, son of J.B. Connell and the late Kizzie McPeake Connell. He was a graduate of Lexington High School and attended West Tennessee Business College. Mr. Connell was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church serving as an usher and participating in the Evangelism Explosion. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan McNatt Connell of Jackson; a daughter Alexandrea Dale Connell of Jackson; his father J.B. Connell of Lexington and his brothers and sisters, Mary Jane Carrey and Jimmy Connell both of Lexington, Charles of Nashville, Linda Heinz of Anaheim Hills, CA and Emily Connell of Memphis. ROBERT E. COX - Funeral services for Robert Eugene Cox, 73, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Hare officiating. Burial will follow in Browns Cemetery. Mr. Cox died at 10 a.m. Thursday at William Bowld Hospital in Memphis following a brief illness. He was born in Madison County, son of the late Robert and Susan Buffaloe Cox. Mr. Cox was owner and operator of the Hale Street Grocery. He was a member of Lambuth Memorial Meth. Church and of the Wesley Fellowship SUnday School Slass. He was also active in the AA Intergroup organization here. Survivors include his widow Hilda Gibson Cox of Jackson; a son James R. of Dallas TX; a stepson Donald Gibson of San Antonio TX and four step daughters, Mrs. Jimmy Pascal, Mrs. Buddy Morris, Miss Sharon Gibson and Miss Cathy Gibson; a sister Mrs. James L. Bagby of Jackson; three grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Harley Miller, James Grubbs, Jim Pratt, Franklin Spain, John Blackwood, Lonnie Barnes and George Childers. Honorary pallbearers will be Godfrey Binford, Sanford Boone and Raymond Pulliam. The body will remain at the funeral hoome. Lexington Progress 2/19/1971 JERRY WAYNE CROW - Graveside services for Jerry Wayne Crowe, 65, will be held at 1:00 P.M. today, September 13, 2005 at Highland Memorial Gardens with Rev. Calvin Moore officiating. Burial will follow with Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Crowe died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Madison County, son of the late Sam and Allie P. Crowe and was educated in the county schools graduating from South Side High School. Mr. Crowe was retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation with 27 years service. He was Baptist in faith. He leaves no immediate survivors. JESSE CURRIE - Near Medon in this county on Wednesday last, Jessey Currey, aged 70 years. Deceased was one if the eldest and best of our citizens. As a neighbor, citizen and christian, he was without approach. His noble and kindly life is overflowing with good deeds, and he leaves behind him a record, without spot or blemish. Jackson Sun January 21, 1876
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