John Hickerson John C. Hickerson, 60, of Parsons, died Friday, Sept. 24, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Services were held Sunday, Sept. 26, at Parsons Mortuary Chapel with David Hawley and Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial was in Wesson Chapel Cemetery. In addition to his wife, Barbie Collett Hickerson of Parsons, he is survived by a daughter, Sherry Beecham of Lexington; a son Jonathan Hickerson of Parsons; four grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Sanderson of Sardis.